http://www.graceofthevalley.org Grace Church, pastored by Adam Bailie and David Morris, is a community of belivers in Jesus Christ committed to understanding and then living His Word. Central to this goal is the clear, expository, applicational, Christ-centered preaching of the ... en Grace Church, pastored by Adam Bailie and David Morris, is a community of belivers in Jesus Christ committed to understanding and then living His Word. Central to this goal is the clear, expository, applicational, Christ-centered preaching of the ... Grace Church of the Valley no Grace Church of the Valley info@graceofthevalley.org ℗ & © 2008 Grace Church of the Valley 720 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:1-2. These foundational verses demand passing the apostolic Word on to faithful disciples who will do the same. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/pass-it-on-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-21-2.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:58 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,leadership,disciple,maker 35:56 Adam preaches Matt. 6:2-4. Christ continues to warn about hypocrisy in worship by illustrating several common areas of high risk. Giving must be done, yet it must be done without the slightest hint of self-promotion. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-credibility-giving-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-62-4.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:34:49 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew sermon,mount,matthew,giving,worship,hypocrisy 46:56 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:12-18. Paul continues to urge Timothy to share in the suffering of the Gospel without shame, faithfully holding to doctrine and joining the fellowship of other Christians who similarly suffer faithfully for the Gospel. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-fellowship-of-faithful-sufferers-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-112-18.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 17:58:40 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,suffering,shame,gospel,faithful 43:33 Adam preaches Matt. 6:1. The Kingdom is a lifestyle generated by a transformed heart, not some sort of church-ianity. Christ powerfully warns about a typical setting, a temporal motive, and a tragic result of religious hypocrisy. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-credibility-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-61.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 17:22:17 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew credibility,hypocrisy,mount,sermon,christ,matthew 53:29 Adam continues through the Sermon on the Mount (5:43-48). Jesus' demands for love far surpassed the demands of Jewish culture then and the natural ability of our hearts now. Only the Gospel of grace can enable us to meet God's standard of perfection. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-for-love-part-3-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-543-48.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:13:15 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sermon,mount,love,perfect,perfection,hate,enemy 53:06 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:8-12. This one long sentence from Paul highlights God's remarkable grace as the driving motivation for shameless suffering for the Gospel. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/unashamed-suffering-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-18-12.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:07:57 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning suffering,grace,timothy,paul 50:44 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:3-7. Paul continues the opening of his letter to Timothy by writing of his grateful memory as well as challenging Timothy to a courageous mandate. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/apostolic-memory-and-mandate-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-13-7.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:48:26 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,introduction,remember,memory 46:47 Adam returns to Matt 5:38-42 and Jesus' presentation of a radical Kingdom view of love. Kingdom love demands the surrender of our culturally expected, deeply ingrained, daily habit of personal promotion and defense. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-for-lovept-2-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-538-42pt2.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:12:02 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,jesus,love,retaliation,lawsuit 47:51 Adam introduces the book of 2 Timothy and continues our study through the Pastoral Epistles. He provides an overview of the book, presents its opening statement, and calls us to learn and apply this letter for true church success. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/introduction-to-2-timothy-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-11-2.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:15:22 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,church,success,introduction 43:29 Adam preaches Matt. 5:38-42. Jesus again confronts the religious norms of His day. The Pharisees abused the Mosaic Law to allow personal retaliation, but Jesus outlined both the spirit of the Mosaic Law and the demand of the Kingdom Law for love. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-for-love-pt-1-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-538-42.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:17:23 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sermon,mount,love,retaliation 50:53 Guest speaker David Whitcomb preaches John 17:14-17. God's plan to make a unique people is accomplished through His Word. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/your-word-is-truth-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/john-1714-17.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:25:26 CDT David Whitcomb Guest speaker David Whitcomb preaches John 17:14-17. God's plan to make a unique people is accomplished through His Word. sanctify,truth,sanctification,john 45:08 Gary Morris, David's dad who came for David's ordination, teaches Sunday school on the topic of pastoral work. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/pastoral-work-ss http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/pastoral-work.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:33:59 CDT Gary Morris Gary Morris, David's dad who came for David's ordination, teaches Sunday school on the topic of pastoral work. 46:02 Guest speaker Phil Johnson preaches 1 Cor. 15:1-5. The Gospel, as presented by Paul in 4 simple points, must be believed. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/4-simple-gospel-truths-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-corinthians-151-5.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:17:44 CDT Phil Johnson Guest speaker Phil Johnson preaches 1 Cor. 15:1-5. The Gospel, as presented by Paul in 4 simple points, must be believed. johnson,phil,paul,gospel 42:43 David preaches Acts 1:1-11. Jesus Christ, the resurrected Lord, returned to Heaven bodily. His ascension has major ramifications, including His greatness to be worshiped and His return to be expected. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/ascended-lord-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/acts-11-11.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:50:58 CDT David Morris David preaches Acts 1:1-11. Jesus Christ, the resurrected Lord, returned to Heaven bodily. His ascension has major ramifications, including His greatness to be worshiped and His return to be expected. ascend,ascension,lord,return 41:18 Adam preaches Matt. 5:33-37. Christ makes the highest demands possible on kingdom citizens to be people of truth. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-for-truth-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-533-37.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:04:24 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,oath,kingdom,truth 45:56 For Resurrection Sunday, Adam preaches 1 Cor. 15:20-28. Christ's resurrection guarantees imputed and victorious life. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/resurrection-realities-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-corinthians-1520-28.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:43:39 CDT Adam Bailie For Resurrection Sunday, Adam preaches 1 Cor. 15:20-28. Christ's resurrection guarantees imputed and victorious life. easter,resurrection,reality,life,corinthians 58:15 Adam continues this short series on parenting by discussing discipline. Eph. 6:4 teaches us that discipline in the Lord is a necessary part of the Christian family. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/biblical-parenting-discipline-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/biblical-parenting-discipline.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:33:25 CDT Adam Bailie Parenting parent,parenting,discipline 44:13 In light of Passion Week, Adam preaches Col. 1:15-23 in order to focus right thinking about Jesus. Paul presents Christ's person, work, and reward. Only faith in Jesus as revealed in Scripture leads to eternal life. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/jesus-christ-son-of-god-savior-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/colossians-115-23.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:31:17 CDT Adam Bailie In light of Passion Week, Adam preaches Col. 1:15-23 in order to focus right thinking about Jesus. Paul presents Christ's person, work, and reward. Only faith in Jesus as revealed in Scripture leads to eternal life. palm,colossians,paul 60:52 Adam continues this short series on parenting. Responsibility for a Christian family starts with dad, who must lead biblically, and continues with moms, who are absolutely critical to biblical parenting. Both must lead and discipline in God-glorifying ways. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/biblical-parenting-principles-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/parenting.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:58:13 CDT Adam Bailie Parenting parent,parenting 42:40 Christ continues to present His commands for kingdom citizens. By limiting divorce, Christ exalts the covenant of marriage and establishes yet another high, counter-cultural kingdom standard. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-about-divorce-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-531-32.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:34:31 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,divorce 43:56 Adam continues this short series on parenting. After focusing on husbands last week, Adam moves on to discuss biblical principles for wives. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/biblical-parenting-wives-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/parenting-wives.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:04:11 CST Adam Bailie Parenting women,wives,parenting,parent 43:21 Adam preaches Matt. 5:27-30. Christ deals yet another devastating attack on self-righteousness as He clarifies His expectations about lust. Radical amputation is the only right response kingdom citizens have to both actions and attitudes of sin. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-about-lust-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-527-30.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:02:56 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,jesus,lust 52:47 Adam begins a short series on parenting by focusing on the primary relationship within the family: husband and wife. Before parenting comes marriage, and God speaks clearly about the ideal relationship between husband and wife. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/biblical-parenting-husbands-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/biblical-parenting.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:45:30 CST Adam Bailie Parenting parenting,parents,marriage,husbands 34:46 Adam preaches Matt. 5:21-26. Christ begins His presentation of kingdom demands by focusing on the heart of murder: anger against a brother. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-demands-about-anger-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/anger.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:27:12 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,anger,murder 56:05 David preaches Matt. 5:17-20. With this crucial intro to the rest of the Sermon on the Mount, Christ explains and elevates the standard of righteousness. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-righteousness-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-517-20.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:00:38 CST David Morris Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,righteousness,legalism,pharisee 61:21 David shares his concern for the direction of children's ministry at Grace. Biblical principles of parental responsibility, children as sinners, and evangelism must direct our practical attempts to serve both parents and kids. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/childrens-ministry-philosophy-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/childrens-philosophy.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:58:52 CST David Morris David shares his concern for the direction of children's ministry at Grace. Biblical principles of parental responsibility, children as sinners, and evangelism must direct our practical attempts to serve both parents and kids. children,parents,evangelism,original,sin 49:59 Adam completes a Sunday school mini-series on God's sovereignty and the problem of evil. He answers questions as well as providing the foundational reasons God cannot be chargeable with the evil the second causes do. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-problem-of-evil-pt-2-ss http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/problem-of-evil-pt-2.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:04:13 CST Adam Bailie Adam completes a Sunday school mini-series on God's sovereignty and the problem of evil. He answers questions as well as providing the foundational reasons God cannot be chargeable with the evil the second causes do. problem,evil,god,cause,sin 61:41 Adam preaches Matt. 5:13-16. Christ moves on from presenting the character of kingdom citizens to explaining the preserving and illuminating effect they should have on the watching world. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-effects http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-513-16.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:42:18 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,kingdom,salt,light 43:32 Adam concludes preaching through 1 Timothy. Paul ends with straightforward commands for wealthy Christians and a final charge for his precious son in the faith, emphasizing the dangers and duties facing both. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/warnings-for-the-wealthy-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-617-21.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:01:49 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,rich,gospel,stewardship 31:53 Adam preaches the final beatitude. True kingdom citizens ought to expect persecution, not for obnoxious character or outlandish comments, but for living an insistent Christ-like life. Lack of persecution calls true conversion into question. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-persecution-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-510-12.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:17:30 CST Adam Bailie Matthew persecution,beatitude,mount,sermon,matthew 51:07 In adult Bible study time, Adam briefly steps aside from Galatians in order to deal with some difficult questions about God's relationship to evil. Is sin outside of God's control? Does God will sin? If God is sovereign, why isn't He tainted by sin? Adam looks for answers that Scripture does reveal while stopping where Scripture is silent. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-problem-of-evil-pt-1-ss http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/problem-of-evilss.mp3 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:16:18 CST Adam Bailie In adult Bible study time, Adam briefly steps aside from Galatians in order to deal with some difficult questions about God's relationship to evil. Is sin outside of God's control? Does God will sin? If God is sovereign, why isn't He tainted by sin? ... problem,evil,god,sin 53:33 Paul brings his exhortation to Timothy to a close by challenging him to live as a genuine man of God. The thought of blameless living leads Paul to exalt Christ who will one day return and who is supremely great. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/o-man-of-god-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-611-16.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:04:03 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,man,god,righteous 44:00 Matt. 5:9 reveals the exclusive right to internal and eternal happiness for the peacemakers. In contrast to the world's constant pursuit of war or of cheap peace, kingdom peacemakers actively make peace happen on the basis of truth and in imitation of the greatest Peacemaker, the crucified Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/fighting-for-peace-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-59.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:40:07 CST Adam Bailie Matthew god,sons,peacemakers,peace,mount,sermon,jesus,matthew 45:55 Adam preaches Matt. 5:8. Focused on internal heart reality, this Beatitude announces blessing for those whose entire person is devoted to spiritual cleanliness. Kingdom citizens, clean from the inside out, will see God personally for all eternity. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-cleanliness-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-58.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:48:29 CST Adam Bailie Matthew legalism,god,see,heart,pure,mount,sermon,jesus,matthew 50:04 In 1 Tim. 6:6-10, Paul uncovers the irony that godliness is a means of gain, just not the financial gain that the false teachers wanted. Paul then expresses his concern that the church desire spiritual prosperity rather than this world's riches. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-gain-of-the-godly-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-66-10.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:31:23 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning gain,contentment,wealth,paul,timothy,money 44:18 Adam continues the Beatitudes with Matt. 5:7. In contrast to popular thinking, Jesus further defines the kingdom citizen as one who has a transformed heart of compassion. Those who possess this heart are the exclusive recipients of mercy at the final judgment. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/kingdom-compassion-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-57.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:40:24 CST Adam Bailie Matthew righteous,compassion,merciful,jesus,mount,sermon,matthew 39:23 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 6:3-5. Paul returns to confronting false teachers a third time, once again clearly describing their corrupt "ministry." Though Paul's language is harsh, it portrays the unchanging priority of biblical doctrine for the local church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/false-teachers-revisited-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/false-teachers.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:41:14 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning seperate,paul,timothy,false,teachers 47:22 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 6:1-2. Paul directs slaves in the church at Ephesus to serve and respect their masters, regardless of their masters' spiritual condition, so that the message of the cross would remain credible. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/slaves-masters-and-the-church-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-61-2.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:42:02 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning slaves,masters,timothy,paul 41:04 Adam preaches Matt. 5:6. True followers of Jesus as King long to live righteously. Their desperation for righteousness makes them blessed, because only they find the lasting source of satisfaction. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/blessed-desperation-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-56.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:41:36 CST Adam Bailie Matthew satisfaction,righteousness,thirsty,hungry,kingdom,mount,sermon,matthew 42:05 Many Christians believe that God’s will is a mystery that we spend a lifetime discovering. In reality, God’s will is given to us in His Word. Learning to understand and apply His Word is the key to knowing His will for your life. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/finding-gods-will-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/judges-6-8.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:52:07 CST David Morris Many Christians believe that God’s will is a mystery that we spend a lifetime discovering. In reality, God’s will is given to us in His Word. Learning to understand and apply His Word is the key to knowing His will for your life. god's_will 47:46 David preaches Genesis 50:15-21. God's plans, always revealed in His Word, always work to accomplish God's purposes. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/gods-plan http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/genesis-5015-21.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:56:52 CST David Morris David preaches Genesis 50:15-21. God's plans, always revealed in His Word, always work to accomplish God's purposes. plan,sovereign,joseph,genesis,narrative 48:07 While our modern culture celebrates Christmas with decorations, songs, and gifts, many Christians take time to remember the “reason for the season”. Beyond a superficial understanding that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, we must dig deeper into the ultimate consequences of Christ’s birth. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-good-news-of-christmas-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/luke-28-14.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:20:30 CST Adam Bailie While our modern culture celebrates Christmas with decorations, songs, and gifts, many Christians take time to remember the “reason for the season”. Beyond a superficial understanding that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, we must dig deeper into ... christmas,jesus,christ,jesus_christ,manger,joseph,mary,nativity 50:13 Many associate meekness with weakness… the opposite is true. Meekness in God’s kingdom could be described as power or strength under control. While our culture does not put a high value on meekness, it is a requirement in God’s kingdom. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/blessed-are-the-meek-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-55.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:37:44 CST Adam Bailie Matthew meek,meekness,beatitudes,beatitude 43:34 Those elders “who rule well” are to “be considered worthy of double honor”. Those who “persist in sin” are to be disciplined fairly and publicly. Due to the awesome responsibility placed on them, elders are to be chosen carefully and without haste. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/honoring-elders-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-517-25.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:38:17 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning elder,elders,double_honor 39:43 Once we understand our sinful condition and our utter lack of ability to change ourselves, the natural and appropriate response is spiritual mourning. Jesus promises that those who mourn will be comforted. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/blessed-are-those-who-mourn-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-54.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:26:01 CST Adam Bailie Matthew mourn,mourning,blessed,comforted 53:50 Qualified widows have special work to do within the church. Learn what it means to be qualified to be “enrolled” for this special service. Younger women should also heed these qualifications as something to which to aspire. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/ministry-of-widows-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-59-16.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:21:17 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning widow,widows,enrolled,qualified,qualifications 44:04 Being "poor in spirit" is mandatory to be a part of the kingdom of heaven. Those who are "poor in spirit" have realized their complete inadequacy before a holy God and their need for salvation through Jesus Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/poor-in-spirit-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-53.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:20:56 CST Adam Bailie Matthew poor,spirit,beatitudes 48:33 As Christians, we are thankful for a God who meets our needs and offers us joy and purpose in our lives. We must also think deeply about God's ultimate gift to us: salvation from our sins. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/a-lifestyle-of-thanksgiving-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/thanksgiving-2007.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:33:13 CST Adam Bailie As Christians, we are thankful for a God who meets our needs and offers us joy and purpose in our lives. We must also think deeply about God's ultimate gift to us: salvation from our sins. gratefulness,grateful,gratitude,thanksgiving 50:28 Building upon his concern for Timothy as a young leader, Paul turns his attention to address Timothy’s relationships with those in the local church. In verses 3-8, Paul specifically addresses church leadership’s relationship with widows in the church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/leading-with-relationships-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-51-8.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:59:30 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning local_church,church,relationships,widows,leadership,youthful,young 46:49 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 4:11-16. True ministry success is speaking the truth, overcoming youthful criticism, making much of the Word, exercising the Spirit's gifting, habitually practicing God's expectations, staying focused, and staying faithful. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/success-in-ministry-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-411-16.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:02:56 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning youth,young,character,paul,timothy,success 39:38 Adam preaches Matthew 5:1-2. This crucial message prepares for Jesus' most well-known and most misunderstood sermon. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/introduction-to-the-sermon-on-the-mount-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-51-2.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:58:10 CST Adam Bailie Matthew beatitudes,mount,sermon,jesus,matthew 52:36 Adam preaches Matthew 4:23-25. Here in the final section of Matthew's conclusion, Matthew summarizes Jesus' ministry and right to be called Messiah while looking forward to Jesus' message and miracles. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/an-intro-to-messianic-ministry-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-423-25.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:41:54 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,messiah 40:56 Adam preaches 1 Timothy 4:6-10. In contrast to the external restrictions of the false teachers at Ephesus, Paul outlines the spiritual disciplines of the good servant who pursues godliness as his ministry goal. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-good-servant-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-46-10.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:46:22 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,false,discipline,godliness 40:16 Adam preaches Matthew 4:18-22. As Messiah, Jesus issued a reasonable call to the men who would become His closest followers. Immediately the two groups of brothers responded, an appropriate reaction to the words of the One who had already been proven as the Messiah. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/follow-me-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-418-22.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:40:19 CST Adam Bailie Matthew follow,john,andrew,james,peter,fishermen,fish,call,jesus,matthew 35:11 Adam teaches 1 Tim. 4:1-5. Paul continues his instruction about what the church must be. The Church must be on guard against false teachers who desecrate the Word of God by adding commands to what is already perfect. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/failing-from-within-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-41-5.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:04:45 CST Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,bible,false 54:10 Adam concludes Matthew's introduction of Jesus as the Messiah in Matt. 4:12-17. Even Jesus' movements from city to city confirmed His Messianic claims by fulfilling OT prophecy, and His spoken message announced the good news of the Messiah's arrival. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/messianic-ministry-begins-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-412-17.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:16:47 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,messiah,repent,kingdom,disciples 46:08 Adam preaches 1 Timothy 3:14-16. These verses explain why Paul wrote the letter to Timothy. They define what the Church is supposed to be, and they end with a hymn that reveals the Church's Master. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/church-defined-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-314-16.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:47:34 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning truth,jesus,church,timothy,paul 50:01 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 3:8-13, which presents qualifications for the office of deacon and deaconess. Christ designed deacons to be servant examples to the entire church, fleshing out the direction of the elders. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/servant-examples-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-38-13.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:14:59 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,deacon,deaconess,character,qualification 46:37 Adam continues through Matthew in 4:1-11. Far more than illustrating how to deal with temptation, Jesus' temptation vividly proves His claim to deity. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-temptation-of-christ-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-41-11.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:59:31 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sin,temptation,god 63:54 Adam continues through Matthew, preaching 3:13-17. Matthew presents four marvels that announce Jesus to be the Messiah--Jesus came to be baptized, John tried to stop Him, the Spirit came from heaven, and the Father spoke. The Messiah was associated with the remnant, anointed by the Spirit, and announced by the Father. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-baptism-of-jesus-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-313-17.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:01:36 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,john,baptist,baptize,water,remnant,repentance 37:00 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 3:1-7. Christ clearly demands that elders meet His qualifications. His standards are high, but they must be clearly understood and insistently upheld in the Church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/elder-qualifications-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-31-7.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:22:17 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,elder,qualifications,blameless 51:55 Adam continues in Matthew 3. Verses 1-12 present the revelation of, rebuke from, and reasons for John's ministry. John demanded true repentance in order to prepare Israel for the Messiah's coming, a demand still put on those who would receive the Messiah today. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/forerunner-to-the-messiah-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/a-voice-crying.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:30:25 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew jordan,jesus,repentance,pharisees,baptize,baptist,matthew,john 60:05 Adam preaches 1 Tim. 2:11-15. Though not difficult to understand, this passage can be tough to apply. However, God clearly establishes roles within the Church, roles that in no way diminish equality but do establish leadership organization. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/women-in-worship-2-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-211-15.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:27:53 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,women,worhip,silence,submission 37:03 Adam preaches Matthew 2 in its entirety. Jesus is the Messiah, as seen from chapter 1 in His genealogy and virgin birth and now in chapter 2 in His fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus fulfills God's promises made centuries earlier--born in Bethlehem, called out of Egypt, rescued from Ramah, called a Nazarene. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/jesus-promised-by-the-prophets-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-2.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:07:35 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,king,magi,wise,men,prophecy,fulfill 53:06 David continues the series from the pastorals, preaching 1 Tim. 2:8-10. God places specific, direct requirements on both men and women in public worship. Both must come to worship with heart attitudes that result in external actions. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-ins-and-outs-for-public-worship-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-28-10.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:35:15 CDT David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,prayer,men,women,modesty,clothes,worship 36:36 Adam preaches from 1 Tim. 2:3-7. The reasons we should pray evangelistically are found in the character of God. Salvation is God's gracious plan that He orchestrates for His good pleasure. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/gods-pleasure-in-salvation-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-23-7.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:09:54 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,salvation,election,mediator 47:05 Adam preaches Matthew 1:18-25, the story of Christ's birth. God supernaturally used normal sinful people to bring His Divine Son into the world, fulfilling Messianic prophecy and providing the way for God's people to be saved from their sins. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/christmas-in-september-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-118-25.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:21:48 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,mary,virgin,birth,sin,save,miracle 45:21 Adam preaches the genealogy that begins Matthew's gospel. Far from being a dry and irrelevant list of names, this genealogy presents Jesus' right to the Messianic throne, highlights the wonders of God's grace to wicked sinners, and magnifies God's faithfulness to keep all His promises. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/jesus-christ-the-son-of-david-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/mattew-11-17.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:22:13 CST Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,genealogy,jesus,christ,messiah 45:24 Adam continues the series in Timothy, preaching 1 Tim. 2:1-2. God requires corporate, evangelistic prayer from the Church for all people and especially for the government, the results of which are both external and internal. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/prayer-the-habit-of-a-healthy-church-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-21-2.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:21:44 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,prayer,government 40:25 On our first official Sunday morning worship service, Adam preaches Matt. 28:16-20. Christ presents His authority over all the earth and His plan for the Church to make disciples from every people group in the world. He demands that people follow Him as His disciples, and then those believers must intentionally go to make other obedient disciples. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-beginning-from-the-end http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-2816-20.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:27:29 CDT Adam Bailie Matthew authority,lordship,gospel,commission,great,christ,jesus,matthew 40:59 Adam continues a series in the Pastoral Epistles. After examining the damning work of the Law, Paul now extols the glories of God's grace. He praises the triumph of grace seen in his own conversion and exalts the work and character of Jesus Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/trophy-of-grace http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/trophy-of-grace.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:35:58 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,grace,salvation,jesus,christ,praise,chief,sinners 45:27 Guest speaker Daniel Gillespie preaches a hard-hitting message on John 12:1-11. This passage elevates, not Mary as an example of worship, but Jesus as the One worthy of extravagant worship. While some view sacrificial worship of Christ a waste, the true believer recognizes the value of Christ and responds with whole-hearted worship. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/wasteful-worship http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/wasteful-worship.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:39:57 CDT Guest Speakers john,mary,worship,sacrifice,giving,time,money,waste 37:26 This second message from 1 Timothy continues Paul's confrontation of false teachers. He encourages a thoroughly Christian persepective and use of the Law while magnifying the glorious Gospel. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/lawful-use-of-the-law http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-18-11.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:23:30 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,law,false,teachers 45:28 Adam begins a series in the pastoral epistles, three letters written to young pastors that are full of application for our church. In his opening, Paul presents the high priority of defending the flock from error and guarding the truth revealed in God's Word. In verses 1-7, Paul exposes the content of false teaching and the motives of false teachers, both of which should cause the young elder Timothy great concern. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-11-7.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:26:08 CDT Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,elder,truth,false,teaching,motives,love 39:14 Adam presents an overview of the entire book of Ruth, a story of God's providence in providing for His people. He calls us to trust the God who is just as sovereign today as He was for Ruth and who continually makes all things work together for His people's good. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/a-survey-of-ruth http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/a-survey-of-ruth.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:31:38 CDT Adam Bailie Surveys ruth,redeemer,sovereign,providence,faithful,suffering 45:51 David preaches from the classic chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13, as the necessary foundation for our church. Love should be the context we use our gifts in, and the standard is the biblical love Paul describes so eloquently throughout the chapter. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/a-more-excellent-way http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-cor-131-13morris.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:42:16 CDT David Morris Foundations for the Church 1_corinthians_13,love,church,foundation,spiritual,gifts,maturity 42:53 Adam presents the need to examine spiritual maturity closely. The church must be able to speak the truth in love and build itself up if it is ever to mature as a body. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-church-part-4 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/the-church-part-4.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:14:39 CDT Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church ephesians,love,maturity,growth 39:28 Adam preaches the 3rd message in a foundational series studying God's plan to begin, grow, and establish the Church. In this message, he proclaims God's plan for leadership in the church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-church-part-3 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/eph-411-14july1507.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:59:10 CDT Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church church,ephesians,elders,apostles,leadership 52:22 Adam preaches Acts 2:42-47, the beginning of the church at Pentacost. The powerful presence of the Spirit marks the first Christians and provides a powerful benchmark for every church to observe and pursue. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-church-part-2 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/acts-242-47july807.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:49:26 CDT Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church acts,holy_spirit,pentacost,church 47:19 Adam preaches Matt. 16:13-20, the very first mention of the Church in the New Testament and from Jesus. The person of Christ rightly grasped, as Peter did and evidenced in his magnificent confession, stands as the unshakeable support of the church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-church-part-1 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1613-20july-107.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:35:28 CDT Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church matthew,church,peter,rock,confession 53:26