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• 1 Peter 05:06-11 – Be Established – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/1-peter-05-06-11-be-established-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Whenever a person is new to something, they need to “get established.” Maybe one moves to a new town, and needs to find a home, job, and/or source of transportation. One can feel all alone, or very weak. One may even ask the right […]

• Hebrews 04:12 – Cut to the Heart – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/hebrews-04-12-cut-to-the-heart-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadText: Hebrews 4:12 There are some things that can really get to us if we let them. However, the word of God should get to us the deepest. Someone once said, “I apologize if I was stepping on some toes… I was aiming for the heart.” Well, the word […]

• Genesis 04:01-07 – Who Has Control? – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/genesis-04-01-07-who-has-control-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadText: Genesis 4:1-7 Two brothers each had control over their sacrifice. Abel offered unto God a sacrifice that was well-pleasing unto Him. Cain, on the other hand, offered a sacrifice that was not respected by God. As Cain became angry, the LORD said to him, “If you do well, […]

• Unclean Lips

  Isaiah said, “Woe is me, for I am undone!  Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5)…”  Isaiah recognized the fact that he is only human, dwelling among many others.  As human beings our lips can sometimes get us into trouble.  […]

• The Light of the World – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/the-light-of-the-world-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). John explained that the world was in darkness until Jesus, the true Light, came into the world to give it light (John 1:4-9). As long as He was in the world, He was the light of the world (John […]

• Luke 20:20-26 – Give to Each His Due – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/luke-20-20-26-give-to-each-his-due-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Luke 20:20-26 (Reading by Andy Anderson) Different people deserve different things: Parents take good care of their children, and thus deserve much support and appreciation. Teachers have command of the classroom, and must have the attention of their students and assignments turned in on time. Bosses oversee […]

• Locusts

  Would locusts cause you to repent? Locusts were the eighth plague that the LORD sent over the land of Egypt (Genesis 10:3-19). Pharaoh’s servants pleaded with him to allow Moses and Aaron to depart from them, but to no avail. It was described, “They were very severe; previously there had been no such locusts as […]

• How Long Has it Been? – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/how-long-has-it-been-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHow long has it been since you… had something to eat? have been to work? got a decent amount of rest? These things may seem natural, and thus it likely has not been long at all since you may have done any or all of these. How long has […]

• Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/weeping-and-gnashing-of-teeth-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download“There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” This is a phrase that describes a very unpleasant place. People who are unhappy and uncomfortable are there. Who will be there specifically and why? On five different occasions, Jesus describes different groups of people who will be in such a […]

• Matthew 15:10-20 – Man Defiled – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/matthew-15-10-20-man-defiled-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Matthew 15:10-20 (Reading by Andy Anderson) What makes a man defiled? The Scribes and Pharisees accused Jesus’ disciples of defiling themselves as they ate bread with unwashed hands (Matthew 15:1-2). Jesus responded to the scribes and Pharisees by showing that they did not keep God’s commandments themselves […]

• Psalm 67 – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/psalm-67-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Psalm 67 is praise to God for: Who He is What He has done What He will do for all nations. Writers of the New Testament also remind us of who He is, what He has done, and what He will do. They help us get a clearer picture […]

• Judas and the Oil – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/judas-and-the-oil-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: John 12:1-8 and Matthew 26:6-13 Judas Iscariot had a plan for the oil that Mary poured on Jesus’ feet. What Jesus observed would cause all to consider what was taking place, and what would take place. I. The plan Judas had for the oil was heard by: […]

• 1 Timothy 1:12-17 – The Salvation Pattern of Paul – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/the-salvation-pattern-of-paul-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Reading by Andy Anderson) Paul tells Timothy all that Christ had done for him, of his salvation pattern. Saul, as Paul was originally known, caused great havoc in the church (Acts 8:3). He was a great opponent of the cause of Christ! However, because of the […]

• Things Written Before

  The things written before are there for our learning. Romans 15:4: “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” Paul understood that there were many things written by the Law and the Prophets, and he referenced several in his […]

• Forsake Not The Lord – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/forsake-not-the-lord-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Forsake means to abandon, desert, leave, leave behind, or to neglect. When someone deserts us, or forsakes us, we may be expected to feel heartbroken, helpless, and all alone. We see this in Jesus. When He hung on the cross for our sins, He cried, “My God, My God, […]

• Matthew 28:18-20 – Authority is all in Jesus – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/matthew-28-18-20-authority-is-all-in-jesus-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Matthew 28:18-20 (Reading by Don Treadway) “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority (Matthew 21:23)?” The chief priests and elders questioned the authority of Jesus. He did not answer them because they could not handle the answer. His disciples, on […]

• Dust You Are

  “…For dust you are, and to dust you shall return (Genesis 3:19).” These words were said to Adam after he sinned before God. Earlier, God had “formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man had become a living being (Genesis 2:7).” Truly, dust you are […]

• King Jesus – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/king-jesus-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Do you call him King Jesus? Is Jesus a king? This is a question that many people have different views on. For example, a multitude accused Jesus of calling Himself a King. Pilate then asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “It is as […]

• Proverbs 12:5-6 – Thoughts of Righteous and Wicked – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/proverbs-12-05-06-thoughts-of-righteous-and-wicked-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Proverbs 12:5-6:  “The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.” Thoughts are revealed, not hidden. Are they righteous or wicked? Sometimes […]

• Galatians 01:06-12 – One Gospel, Many Preachers – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/galatians-01-06-12-one-gospel-many-preachers-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Galatians 1:6-12 One Gospel, Many Preachers Over the course of time, there have been many preachers. At the beginning of the church, there was only one gospel! As time went on, some people began to turn to a different gospel; however, there is not really another gospel, […]

• Solitary Prayer

  Jesus spent time in solitary prayer to refresh and strengthen himself. Follow His example. Be like Him. Jesus often sought solitude after doing many good works. For example, on one occasion He cast an unclean spirit out of a man, healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and then healed all those who were soon brought to Him. What […]

• Water and Blood

  Water and Blood: Water Baptism Contacts Christ’s Blood. 1 John 5:6: “This is He who came by water and blood – Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood…” Jesus Christ naturally came by water and blood when He was born of this world of a virgin. However, both of these elements […]

• God’s Desire for Man – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/gods-desire-for-man-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God’s Desire for Man is TwoFold Even though man may have many desires, God has two connected desires for man. God’s desire for man is that man may be saved and that man may come to the knowledge of the truth. We can see God’s desire expressed for us […]

• Know God, Even the Unknown God – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/know-god-even-the-unknown-god-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Acts 17:22-31 Know God? The Greeks did not know God. They sought after wisdom. Christ, the Son of God, was foolishness to them (1 Corinthians 1:22-24). Even so, Paul wanted them to know God! I. Know God who made the world and everything in it. A. In […]

• Faith and Works – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/faith-and-works-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: James 2:14-26 I. Faith and works were present in Abraham. A. Abraham first showed his faith by leaving his land and family, as God commanded him (Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11:8-10). B. He also showed his faith by offering Isaac on the altar (James 2:21-24; Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis […]

• In the Name of The Lord

  “Do All in the Name of the Lord” “What-e’er you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord; do naught in name of man or creed, do all in the name of the Lord. Do all in His name, do all in the name of the Lord; in word or […]

• Scripture Importance – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/scripture-importance-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Importance of Scripture In 1 Peter 3:15 the Scripture tells us, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” As Christians, […]

• Romans 8:35-39 – Enduring Love of God – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/romans-08-35-39-enduring-love-of-god-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Romans 8:35-39 The Enduring Love of God “How can God love me?” This is a question that is often asked by a person who is feeling very insecure. After all, if they do not love themselves, how can they expect God to love them? Would you be […]

• Romans 12:1-2 – Living Sacrifice – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/romans-12-01-02-living-sacrifice-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Romans 12:1-2 (Reading by Andy Anderson) You Are a Living Sacrifice A sacrifice may be defined as something you give up in order to receive something better in return. When playing a board game, you might give up a piece in order to get a better piece […]

• Two Workers in Three Cities – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/two-workers-in-three-cities.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Text: Acts 14:21-23 Jesus expects His disciples to be workers. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15),” Jesus commanded His disciples. They listened and became workers! They went everywhere, and many souls heard, believed, and were baptized. One good pair of workers […]

• Joshua 24:15-16 – Serve The Lord – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/joshua-24-15-16-serve-the-lord-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadText: Joshua 24:15-16 We Will Serve The Lord Joshua met with all the elders, heads, judges, and officers of the tribes of Israel. He reminded them of all God had done for them, and how loyal they must be to Him. He then commanded them to choose whom to […]

• 1 Timothy 06:06-10 – Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain – Audio

  https://gjcoc.us/wp-content/uploads/1-timothy-06-06-10-godliness-with-contentment-is-great-gain-media.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadText: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 (Reading by Don Treadway) Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain Godliness is always right, but it is not always easy to do the right thing.  Sometimes peer pressure can be difficult to overcome.  Other times, it may seem easier to do what’s right if one […]

• Confidence in The Lord

  Put Your Confidence in The Lord Is there someone who you cannot put confidence in? When that person lets you down, how do you feel?  The wise man wrote, “Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint (Proverbs 25:19).” If you’ve ever had […]

• Thoughts and Words

  Your Thoughts and Words are Important It is advisable to “think before you speak.”  Many times things have been said without forethought, causing ill will between parties.  However, if we just stop for a moment before speaking, we would bring our thoughts and words under control and “let no corrupt word proceed out of our […]

• Incomprehensible!

  It Is Incomprehensible That We Should Fully Grasp The Mind Of God The human brain can contain only so much information before it is overloaded and information becomes incomprehensible. When the brain does get overloaded, it may feel as if smoke is rising off of it. Some things can easily be understood, while others may […]

• Be Thou an Example

  Our Best Example Is Jesus We may learn many things by watching others and learning from their example. Kids watch their parents or older kids, and copy their behavior. Students may follow examples in textbooks to learn how to solve problems. Employees watch their boss to learn how to do certain jobs. Athletes learn how […]

• On the Contrary

  Are Christians Contrary? Living a different, or contrary, lifestyle than another can cause curiosity. Sometimes that curiosity might lead to trouble; other times that curiosity can open doors to open and honest communication. For example, Haman noted to King Ahasuerus that the Jews’ “laws are different from all other people’s, and they do not keep […]

• Yield Not to Temptation

  We do not have to yield to temptation. Through faith in Christ we can overcome the world. As Jesus prepared and went out to the Mount of Olives, He said to His disciples, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation (Luke 22:39-40).” He then went a little farther away from them and prayed earnestly […]

• Jesus Loves the Little Children

  Introduction A. At one time in our life we were children. Paul wrote, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things (1 Corinthians 13:11).” B. Growing up is part of life physically, […]

• I Must be About My Father’s Business

  Introduction A. Today is Father’s Day, and perhaps many individuals are treating Dad out to dinner or simply spending some quality time with him. B. Perhaps one thing that makes a lot of dads happy is knowing that their son will one day follow in their footsteps. C. What about Jesus? Did He follow in […]

• Ready to Give an Answer

  Why? Why? Why? Are You Ready to Give an Answer? Lots of questions Today campers are arriving at Fort Hill camp. Soon the entire campground will be full of kids. Those kins will be full of energy and… questions. There will be lots and lots of questions! As parents, we all hear “Why?” many times throughout […]

• That Should Have Been Me

  Introduction A. Sometimes we find ourselves on the outside looking in, thinking, “That should have been me!” 1) If only we had done something differently, we could have won 2) if we were the next in line, we could have been the lucky numbered customer 3) if it was a little farther over, it could […]

• I Will Be a Friend to Jesus

  Introduction A. There are all kinds of friends: old, new, close, distant, and even best friends. B. Perhaps some friends seem better than others. What makes a good friend? C. To whom shall we be a friend? Body I. We must be a true friend. A. A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17). B. “A […]

• Two-Edged Sword

  Use Well Your Two-Edged Sword A two-edged sword is very sharp. It can be a really useful tool, or it can cause a great deal of damage. It all depends on one’s knowledge and use of the tool. Consider the impact an immoral woman can have on an individual. Solomon warns of her soothing words […]

• Worship in Song

  Introduction A. This is the fifth Sunday in May, which means shortly we will have a service emphasizing singing. Whether we can sing really well or can’t carry a tune in a bucket, we can all “make a joyful noise unto the LORD (Psalm 100:1).” B. We must do so because God is our audience, […]

• You Ought to Know

  Two Things You Ought to Know “There is something you ought to know…” Have you ever heard those words before? Perhaps important information needed to be given to you so you could make a better decision. Perhaps you have also heard, “If only I knew then what I know now…” What if it were possible […]

• Water and Salvation

  Introduction A. By having a better appreciation for the Old Testament, we may have a better understanding of the New Testament. In fact, the things “written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope (Romans 15:4).” B. Thus, with a better appreciation of Noah’s […]

• Luke 10:30-35 – Samaritan Sense

  Text: Luke 10:30-35 Introduction In our text, Jesus tells a certain lawyer of a certain Samaritan that did a good deed for a man that went from Jerusalem to Jericho. This lawyer asked who his neighbor was (Luke 10:29), and Jesus showed how to be a neighbor (Luke 10:36-37). Perhaps there was something else Jesus […]

• Heed the Warning

  Heed the Warning from God There are many kinds of warnings that are available to us in this world. A siren sounds when a tornado has been sighted. A horn blows before an accident is about to occur. An announcement is made when there is a certain amount of time left in the game. Sometimes […]

• God is in Control

  Rember That God Is In Control This past week many of us were affected by the fierce storms that passed through the area. Some of us were even under a tornado warning for a brief period of time. Most of us received hail, high winds and heavy rain for a time. Often during times like this, […]