Grace Clarksville

These three verses are some of the most famous words of Jesus recorded in Scripture. This week we will see that this was a call to action and not just wise advice for followers of Jesus. Scriptures: Matthew 7:12-14 Keywords: Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, Golden Rule, Life, Discipleship, Growth

Jesus teaches us that how we pray is really important. In this passage, he shows us that God wants to be asked to be involved with every area of our lives. Scriptures: Matthew 7:7-11 Keywords: Sermon on the Mount, prayer, Matthew, Jesus, petitionary prayer

As Jesus closes his most famous sermon, he addresses what it means to live in community with other people.  This week we hear Jesus speak to the danger of judging others. Scriptures: Matthew 7:1-6 Keywords: Judging, Judgment, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, Grace, Relationships, Conflict

Why did Jesus die?  What happened when he came to life again?  What difference does his death and new life make for us today?  Join us this Easter as we celebrate our risen King. Scriptures: Romans 5:6-11 Keywords: Easter, resurrection, Romans, Jesus, new life, justification, grace

How do we stop worrying? Jesus confronts this problem and exposes why it is more than just a bad habit. Scriptures: Matthew 6:25-34 Keywords: Worry, anxiety, stress, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew, spiritual growth, peace

In this sermon we have the intentions of our heart and motivations for our actions examined by Jesus' words. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1,19-24  Keywords: Treasure, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, Matthew, Heart, Eternity, Reward 

In this sermon we see the forgotten importance of fasting and how God uses this discipline to grow us. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1,16-18  Keywords: Fasting, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, Matthew, Self-control, Self-denial, Spiritual formation, Spiritual disciplines 

Perhaps the most famous prayer ever taught, this week we look at the Lord's Prayer. Scriptures: Matthew 6:9-15  Keywords: Sermon on the Mount, Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6, Spiritual Growth, Jesus, Adoption, Father

How does God want us to pray?  Jesus shows us something to avoid, and two things to pursue. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1, 5-8  Keywords: Sermon on the Mount, Matthew, Prayer, Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Disciplines, Sin

Using the practice of giving to the poor as an illustration, Jesus teaches us about the dangers of our inner motivations and the hope we have for change in him.  Scriptures: Matthew 5:38-48  Keywords: Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual Growth, Matthew, Jesus, Giving, Generosity, Poor, Wealth

Every year we face new choices. What will we do? How will we live? Who will we become? This week we will look at the choice to choose love.    Scriptures: Mark 2:1-12   Keywords: community, love, connection, serve, mission, evangelism, ministry

At the heart of what we believe is a God who gives to us. This week we see how the Bible connects God's giving nature to our giving practices.   Scriptures: Malachi 3:7-12   Keywords: Four Choices, Spiritual Growth, Malachi, Giving, Money, Generosity, Mission 

Prayer is foundational to our relationship with God.  This week we look at what true prayer is and how we can practice it better in our lives.   Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Romans 8:38-39   Keywords: Prayer, Paul, 2 Corinthians, Four Choices,

As we begin a new year, we look at how listening to God through the Bible sets us up to know Him in a deeper, more meaningful way.   Scriptures: John 6:53-59, 66-69  Keywords: Four Choices, Spiritual Growth, Bible, John 6, Belief, Jesus

As a new year begins, Adam Dressler shares how living with open hands can shape your life and connect you deeper with God.   Scriptures: Job 1:20-21  Keywords: Job, Surrender, Trust, Faith, Purpose, Meaning, Significance 

At the turn of every year we all have hopes that the new year will bring possibility of something better. Join us this week as we look at what it will take to see lasting change in our lives in the year ahead.   Scriptures: Luke 2:41-52  Keywords: start, change, direction, future, faith, possibility 

When Jesus comes into the world, he shows us not only who God is, but how God works.  This week, we anticipate the arrival of the King before as we look to celebrate Christmas Day.   Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7  Keywords: Jesus, Christmas, Advent, Luke, The Coming King, Incarnation

When Jesus comes into our world, he comes as a King.  This week, we begin our Christmas series by looking at how we search for Jesus, and how he searches for us.   Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7  Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Isaiah, The Coming King, Jesus, Suffering, Hope, Emotions

When Jesus comes into our world, he comes as a King.  This week, we begin our Christmas series by looking at how we search for Jesus, and how he searches for us. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 8:1-22  Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Kingdom, King, Jesus, 1 Samuel, Significance

Jesus makes a seemingly unreasonable command to his followers - "love your enemies."  In this sermon, we see how obeying this command is possible. Scriptures: Matthew 5:38-48  Keywords: Enemies, Peace, Conflict, Forgiveness, Justice, Jesus, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew