http://www.graceofthevalley.org Grace Church, led by Pastor Adam Bailie and Pastor David Morris, is a community of Christ followers who are committed to understanding and living His Word. Central to this goal is the clear, expository, applicational, Christ-centered preaching of the Bible to all peoples. en Grace Church, led by Pastor Adam Bailie and Pastor David Morris, is a community of Christ followers who are committed to understanding and 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 jared@graceofthevalley.org ℗ & © 2009 Grace Church of the Valley 720 If you have concluded wrongly regarding John, then you have no doubt concluded wrongly regarding Jesus. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-117-19 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-117-19.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:36:36 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew demon,drunkard,honey,camel,reed,baptist,john,kingdom,matthew 51:38 Like many today, John the Baptist doubted the validity of Jesus' claim to be the one and only Messiah. Pastor Adam unpacks Jesus' response to John the Baptist and all those who still doubt today. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-111-6 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-111-6.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:56:07 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew doubt,john,baptist,messiah 47:40 Jesus will personally evaluate the works of all Christians in order to give them rewards. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-corinthians-510 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-corinthians-510.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:45:21 UTC David Morris What about...? bema,seat,rewards,judgement 54:25 Jesus concludes His instructions for the Kingdom Mission in these final verses of chapter ten, and calls His disciples to anticipate the blessing of reception from some of those who will hear the gospel. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1040-42 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1040-42.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:53:40 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew receive,sender,gospel 49:32 In Psalm 63, David presents three vital characteristics of the God-focused life: a soul thirsting for God, satisfied in God, and content in circumstances. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/psalm-63 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/psalm-63.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:29:44 UTC Nathan Williams Guest Speakers soul,thirst,satisfied,content 43:53 Do we really think of the ministry of Jesus properly? And more importantly, do we rightly understand what it means to follow him? http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1034-39 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1034-39.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 21:25:45 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew brother,sister,mother,father,follow,him 57:51 Fearless faithfulness is the result of belief in the promises of Jesus more than the reality of persecution. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1026-33 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1026-33.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 16:51:14 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew fear,kingdom,mission,faithfulness,persecution 68:04 Pastor Adam unfolds the clear instruction from our Lord that will guard our hearts from the paralyzing affects of fear in the face of persecution. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1026-28 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1026-28.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:56:48 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew fear,kingdom,mission 56:24 Pastor Adam concludes our study from last week. The Kingdom Mission may cost us everything, but the fellowship will be sweet with our Christ and His people. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1016-25 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1016-25.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 19:05:56 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew kingdom,mission,cost 47:31 Pastor Adam outlines what is expected of our life in the Kingdom Mission field. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-1016-22 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-1016-22.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:50:08 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew sheep,wolves,witness,hated,brother 47:41 When you finally stand before the Lord, will He care whether the world thought you were successful? http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/true-success http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/true-success.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:09:17 UTC Nathan Busenitz Guest Speakers success,failure,money,fame 53:18 The resurrection we celebrate today was a guaranteed reality. It was impossible for Jesus to stay dead; therefore, we must repent and believe in Him. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/acts-222-41 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/acts-222-41.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:33:37 UTC David Morris The resurrection we celebrate today was a guaranteed reality. It was impossible for Jesus to stay dead; therefore, we must repent and believe in Him. impossibility,resurrection,raised 55:33 Pastor David presents 13 Blessings of the Blood. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/good-friday-service http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/good-friday-service.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:40:20 UTC David Morris Pastor David presents 13 Blessings of the Blood. 13,blessings,blood,crucifixion,sacrifice,good,friday 27:00 The crucifixion is the most crucial story of all time for all cultures. In Acts 3, Peter presents historical realities and theological ramifications of the crucifixion. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/acts-311-26 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/acts-311-26.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:21:20 UTC David Morris The crucifixion is the most crucial story of all time for all cultures. In Acts 3, Peter presents historical realities and theological ramifications of the crucifixion. crucifixion,historical,realities 60:07 Discover the current (and timeless) implications that the Holy Spirit intends for us in Matthew 10:5-15. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-105-15 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-105-15.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:17:05 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew belt,tunic,dust,silver,copper,mission 57:42 Five facets to the Bible's majestic portrait of the preeminent Son of God, Jesus the Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/colossians-115-20- http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/colossians-115-20.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:47:29 UTC Nathan Williams Guest Speakers 37:04 With so much of our culture crying for inner power and self-promotion, Matthew presents a contrast in the Kingdom Mission of our Lord and His followers. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-101-4 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-101-4.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:39:30 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew ordinary,people,kingdom 56:38 How can Christians endure in long-term difficulties, serving as effective ministers of mercy? Endurance in ministry comes from maintaining a biblical perspective. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-corinthians-416-18 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-corinthians-416-18.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:44:09 UTC Adam Bailie How can Christians endure in long-term difficulties, serving as effective ministers of mercy? Endurance in ministry comes from maintaining a biblical perspective. endure,difficulties,persecution 48:52 Guest pastor Daniel Gillespie asks us to consider our approach and response to the Word of God. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/fear-gods-word http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/fear-gods-word.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:24:46 UTC Daniel Gillespie Guest Speakers tremble,fear,word 50:52 A challenging look at the model missionary, Jesus the Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-935-38-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-935-38-am.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:08:41 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew missions,evangelism,harvest,labor 49:39 Adam and David answer questions from the congregation. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/qa-session-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/qa-session.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:11:09 UTC Adam Bailie Adam and David answer questions from the congregation. questions,answers 63:03 Jesus is the Messiah, and Matthew's intention is to leave that truth unarguably imprinted upon the reader's mind. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-918-34-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-918-34-am.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:22:46 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew life,death,sick,mute,blind,miracles,matthew 52:19 As Paul concludes his pastoral letter to Titus, his final inspired words point us to the planning, partnership, and priorities necessary for all healthy ministry. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-312-15-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-312-15-pm.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:25:23 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning conclusion,partnership,priorities 46:35 Following closely on the heals of the Pharisees' frustration with Jesus and His relationship to sinners, John the Baptist's disciples confront Jesus regarding His seeming disregard for the Old Covenant religious fasting. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-914-17-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-914-17-am.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:49:37 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew wineskins,wine,patch,garment 46:15 Join Adam as he unpacks the final paragraph of the main body of Titus and explores the reminder Paul provides and the fearful end that must be the church's response to false teachers and those who embrace their teaching. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-38-11-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-38-11-pm.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:52:25 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning response,false,teachers 43:28 The purpose of the authoritative King was to call sinners out of their sin. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-99-13-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-99-13-am.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:17:45 UTC David Morris Matthew sin,sick,healthy,doctor,righteous 55:09 In one sentence, Paul presents the single most comprehensive statement on salvation in the New Testament. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-33-7-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-33-7-pm.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:15:05 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,sin,grace,salvation,relationships 42:52 David teaches that the Gospel places clear demands on believers' relationships to government and all unbelievers. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-215-32-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-215-32-pm.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:01:36 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning government,unbelievers 35:04 Matthew continues his validation of these claims through two more powerful miraculous historical accounts. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-828-98-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-828-98-am.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:59:49 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew miracle,validation,account 35:04 Titus has been called to inform God's people that lifestyle and doctrine go hand in hand. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-211-15-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-211-15.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:18:55 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning titus,doctrine,radical 45:04 Twelve disciples, a boat, and a napping Jesus set the table for still more validation of Jesus as the Messiah King he claimed to be. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-823-27-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-823-27.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:14:02 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew storm,calm,disciples 47:35 This week's study combined two themes into one. Adam helps present a look at Grace Church for 2009, as well as a quick examination of the costly nature of true discipleship. Jesus demands everything...everything. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-818-22-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-818-22.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:27:10 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew jesus,matthew,leave,rest,bury,dead 54:37 As Paul instructs Titus how to teach young men and slaves, he commands purposeful righteousness that goes hand in hand with sound doctrine. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-26-10-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-26-10.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:26:28 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,slaves,righteousness,doctrine 45:49 With the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthews moves now to establish a testimony of Jesus' authority in action. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-81-17-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-81-17.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:54:02 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew miracle,matthew 51:08 Join Adam as he leads in a practical study regarding the character of God's people toward God's people. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-21-5-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-21-5.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:50:57 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning character,women,titus 44:08 David preaches 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. This New Year, we will become what we behold. God promises gradual spiritual transformation for all believers who will focus on His glory through His Word. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-corinthians-312-18-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-corinthians-312-18.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:59:42 UTC David Morris David preaches 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. This New Year, we will become what we behold. God promises gradual spiritual transformation for all believers who will focus on His glory through His Word. behold,spiritual,transformation 50:59 Christmas is the celebration of the unimaginable truth that God the Son left heaven for humanity, that baby Jesus is the Creator of all that is. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-theology-of-christmas-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/john-114-18.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:36:04 UTC Adam Bailie Christmas is the celebration of the unimaginable truth that God the Son left heaven for humanity, that baby Jesus is the Creator of all that is. christmas,theology 52:28 In this week's study, Adam poses two questions to help clarify the appropriate response and application of the Sermon on the Mount. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-728-29-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-728-29.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:53:29 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew authority,matthew,mount,sermon 56:42 Though not a popular subject, God's Word clearly defines and describes sin. This story painfully but honestly recounts David and Uzzah's sin, forever standing as an example of God's holiness and the sinfulness of sin. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-samuel-61-11-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-samuel-61-11.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:04:29 UTC David Morris Though not a popular subject, God's Word clearly defines and describes sin. This story painfully but honestly recounts David and Uzzah's sin, forever standing as an example of God's holiness and the sinfulness of sin. samuel,sin 29:49 Concluding the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes us to the future day of judgment and warns of a terrifying scenario. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-721-27-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-721-27.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:00:28 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew mount,sermon,matthew,me,from,depart 54:52 Continuing on in our study of the final four warnings of the Sermon on the Mount, Adam unfolds Christ's clear warning regarding false prophets. Jesus brings the Kingdom Citizens back to the necessity for discernment until His return. The shocking reality is that the false prophets' inward corruption can and will be known by their outward acts. The heart will produce fruit, either corrupted or pure..."Thus you will recognize them by their fruits" (v. 20). http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-715-20-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-715-20.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:05:18 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew false,prophets,matthew 47:02 Psalm 92 http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/psalm-92-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/psalm-92.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:04:56 UTC Adam Bailie Psalm 92 psalm,gratitude 38:55 With the Thanksgiving season upon us, Adam encourages believers to view gratitude not as a holiday, but as a habit. The study includes a closer look at two of Paul's "thanks be to God" statements. These provide a grid through which true, lasting, and habitual thankfulness must flow. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/gospel-gratefulness-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/gospel-gratefulness.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:57:01 UTC Adam Bailie Communion Messages gratefulness,gospel,thanks,thanksgiving 45:13 Having called for a Biblically qualified leadership, the Apostle Paul now turns to explaining the need for such leadership in the local church. The dangerous reality of false teachers and false teaching demands an eldership that is qualified in character, gifting, and doctrine. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-110-16-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-110-16.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:27:08 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning titus,rebuke,truth,works,pure 41:49 While the popular notion of our culture is that many ways lead back to God, Jesus has a different message entirely. This week Adam unfolds the beginning of the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount and the hard reality that there is only One Way to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-713-14-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-713-14.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:05:01 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew wide,path,narrow,gate,kingdom 42:37 Orthodoxy and humility are two necessary sides of the same coin. Without orthodoxy, humility will only earn Hell. Without humility, orthodoxy shamefully steals from and distracts from God’s glory. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/1-corinthians-11-421-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-corinthians-1-4.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:06:41 UTC David Morris Orthodoxy and humility are two necessary sides of the same coin. Without orthodoxy, humility will only earn Hell. Without humility, orthodoxy shamefully steals from and distracts from God’s glory. morris,david,orthodoxy,humility,humble 48:51 Elders must have personal belief in right doctrine that enables them to teach and rebuke others. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-19-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-19.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:38:37 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning titus,morris,david 47:18 David preaches Titus 1:5-8. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-15-8-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-15-8.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:49:05 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning titus,david,morris 50:22 Adam preaches on Matthew 7:12. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-712-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-712.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:07:16 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew kingdom,rule,adam,bailie,grace,church,valley 34:02 Adam preaches Titus 1:1-4. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-11-4-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/titus-11-4.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:56:43 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning adam,bailie,titus 45:30 Adam preaches Matt. 7:7-11. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-77-11-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-77-11.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:07:52 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,prayer 51:11 Adam preaches a Gospel message, the first of a regular series for days we celebrate the Lord's Supper. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/history-at-the-cross-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/colossians-213-15.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:48:51 UTC Adam Bailie Communion Messages colossians,gospel 45:54 Adam gives an introduction to Titus. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/titus-1-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/intro-to-titus.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:44:07 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning sermon,adam,bailie,titus 41:38 Adam continues in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matt. 7:6, Jesus teaches the balancing perspective to judgmentalism. While judgmentalism is forbidden, discernment is required. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-76-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-76.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:09:02 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,jesus,pigs,dogs,discern,judge 48:10 Adam returns to the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 7:1-5 demands kingdom relationships between brothers be free of ungodly judgmentalism. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-71-5-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-71-5.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:52:44 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew speck,judgmentalism,judged,judge,mount,sermon,matthew 50:03 Adam concludes preaching the book of 2 Timothy. Paul's life and ministry ended with the same earmarks of grace and love that characterized his exemplary life. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-49-22-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-49-22.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:53:19 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,books,cloak 52:19 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 4:6-8. Within Paul's personal testimony of finishing well, all Christians can find encouragement and dependence on the same Source of grace. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-46-8-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-46-8.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:53:45 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,fought,fight,race,finish,faith,crown 43:21 Adam concludes this final message of a series on the church. Part 2 of a sermon on membership highlights the value and purpose of church membership. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-members-of-the-body-part-2-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/members-of-the-church-pt-2.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:56:22 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church local,membership,church 42:17 Adam continues this mini-series on the Church. Scripture presents not only the Leader of the Body, the core commitments of the Body, and the leadership of the Body, but also the necessity of membership in the local Body. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-members-of-the-body-part-1-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/members-of-the-church.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:56:39 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church church,local,christ,jesus,body,membership,members 62:21 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 4:1-5. This crucial section demands careful preaching as well as careful listening from Christ's Church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-41-5-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-41-5.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:57:35 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning expository,ears,itching,charge,word,preach,paul,timothy 44:40 David preaches a theological message on the image of God from Gen. 1:26-27. God's choice to create mankind in His own image determines the value and responsibility placed on the human race. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/created-in-his-image-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/genesis-126-27.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:42:48 UTC David Morris David preaches a theological message on the image of God from Gen. 1:26-27. God's choice to create mankind in His own image determines the value and responsibility placed on the human race. genesis,image,god,race,ethnicity,value,man,mankind 46:07 Adam preaches part 2 of a message on the church body, specifically regarding leadership. Scripture clearly identifies the character leadership must meet and the function they must fulfill. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-body-of-the-church-part-2-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/body-of-grace-pt-2.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:38:34 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church pastors,leadership,qualifications,character 46:38 Adam continues this detailed look at the church by turning to the body of the church. God's Word details both the roles and qualifications Christ expects for the leadership of His body. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-body-of-the-church-part-1-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/body-of-the-church.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:38:07 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church elders.,leadership,body,church 47:18 Adam continues a small series on the church, outlining 6 ministry commitments of Grace Church. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-guts-of-the-church-part-2-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/guts-of-grace.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:39:28 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church church,commitment 45:56 Adam continues this small series on the Church, focusing specific attention and application on what Grace is committed to and why we are committed to it. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-guts-of-the-church-part-1-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/guts-of-grace-pt-1.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:40:11 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church grace,commit 44:21 Adam continues teaching this pivotal passage on the Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 teaches that the Bible is breathed out by God, containing no errors as well as being completely sufficient to fully mature the man of God. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-314-17-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-314-17-pt-2.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:52:26 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,inspiration,god,breathed,competent,equipped 42:37 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 3:14-17. Like Timothy, in these last days we must continue in the true Word breathed out by God. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-314-17-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-314-17.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:44:37 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,breathed,continue 26:29 Adam begins a mini-series on the Church. To answer practical questions about why Grace Church exists, where we're heading, and what strategy we should use, we must turn to the revelation provided by our Head, Jesus Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/the-head-of-the-church-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/head-of-the-church.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:01:06 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church church,strategy,growth,head,jesus,christ,body 56:21 David preaches Joel 2:18-3:31. God promises specific restoration blessings for His repentant people. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/restoration-blessings-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/joel-218-321.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:01:41 UTC David Morris Surveys joel,minor,prophets,restore,locusts,day,lord,decision,multitudes 45:03 David preaches Joel 1:1-2:17. Joel reveals that God disciplines His own people, and one day He will universally judge sin. Therefore, both believers and unbelievers must repent from their sin with heart repentance. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/discipline-repentance-and-judgment-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/joel-11-213.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:03:22 UTC David Morris Surveys joel,locusts,repent,punish,discipline 54:28 David preaches 2 Tim. 3:1-5. Paul warns Timothy that difficult times marked by difficult people will raise external opposition to enduring ministry. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-31-5-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-31-5.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:58:49 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,last,days,difficult 25:04 Adam finishes teaching from Matt. 6. Matt. 6:25-34 challenges Kingdom citizens to place complete trust in Sovereign God, abandoning the constant pursuit of control and worry rampant in our lives. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-625-34-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-625-32.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:43:15 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,worry,anxious,concern 52:25 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:22-26. Paul's final commands in his action list for enduring ministry are to flee unholiness and pursue righteousness. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-222-26-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-222-26.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:59:25 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,youthful,lusts,flee 43:49 Adam preaches Matt 6:24. Jesus demands loyalty from His true followers. Kingdom citizens must prize God over every other competing treasure or pleasure. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-624-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-624.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:00:06 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,master,masters,money 43:08 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:20-21. Paul contrasts honorable and dishonorable ministers and ministries, challenging Timothy to be separate from error and therefore useful to God. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-220-21-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-220-21.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:43:12 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,vessel,useful 39:54 Adam preaches Matt. 6:22-23. Just as our treasure will demonstrate what our hearts most value, our treasure will also determine the direction of our lives. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-622-23-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-622-23.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:00:33 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,lamp,eye,light,darkness 36:51 Adam preaches the second part of Paul's action list for enduring ministry in 2 Tim. 2:16-19. False teaching must be shunned and treated as the dangerous gangrene that it is to the Body of Christ. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-216-19-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-216-19.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:42:31 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,shun,babble,gangrene 34:48 Adam preaches Matt. 6:19-21. Christ moves from hypocrisy in religious activity to materialism in daily activity, repeatedly exposing the radical and singular devotion required of Kingdom citizens. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-619-21-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-619-21.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:01:05 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,treasure 48:51 Adam preaches Matt. 6:16-18. Though fasting is not a common practice in current church culture, Christ deals with its latent danger of hypocrisy and so must we. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-616-18-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-616-18.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:36:05 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,fast,fasting 33:02 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:14-15. Paul gives Timothy, and hence to us, an action list for pursuing successful ministry. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-214-15-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-214-15.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:39:48 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,workman 44:13 Matt. 6:12-15 concludes this model prayer with 3 last petitions and a commentary on forgiveness. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-612-15-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-612-15.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:16:46 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,forgive,forgiveness,pray,prayer 43:52 Adam preaches Matt 6:11-12. Having established the God-ward priority that runs throughout all prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for physical needs as well as fatherly forgiveness. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-611-12-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-611-12.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:31:39 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew jesus,matthew,sermon,mount,prayer,pray,bread,daily,forgive 48:41 Guest speaker Andy Brown preaches Eph. 5:1-5. Imitating God comes from a heart radically changed and leads to a consistent lifestyle of love and purity. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/imitate-god-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/ephesians-51-5.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:57:30 UTC Andy Brown Guest Speakers ephesians,paul,imitate,imitating,love,sex,immorality 31:47 Adam continues through the Disciples' Prayer in Matt. 6:10, covering the last two foundational priorities of un-hypocritical prayer. Prayer must begin with what God plans and what He desires. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-610-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-610.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:16:09 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew will,kingdom,prayer,mount,sermon,matthew 47:43 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:8-13. Paul revealed to Timothy his driving motivation as he persevered through amazing suffering. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-28-13-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-28-13.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:54:20 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,motivation 54:22 Adam preaches the first verse of the Disciples' Prayer, found in Matt. 6:9. This model prayer demands that prayer begin with who God is and what God deserves. God is personal, paternal, and powerful. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-69-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-69.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:15:51 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew lord's,disciples',prayer,jesus,matthew 43:15 Adam returns to Matt. 6:5-8. Kingdom citizens must fight hypocrisy in their prayer lives, never praying for show or with mindless emptiness. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-65-8-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-65-8.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:15:10 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sermon,mount,prayer,hypocrisy 49:48 Adam preaches 2 Tim. 2:3-7. Paul uses three helpful illustrations to urge Timothy and now us to do the work of ministry. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/2-timothy-23-7-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-23-7.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 16:45:44 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,soldier,athlete,farmer 33:40 Adam sets the table for our future study of Matthew 6:5-14. The second righteous practice that lends itself to hypocrisy is prayer. Public prayer must never mask a lack of private prayer. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-65-6-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-65-6.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 16:12:28 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,prayer 34:57 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/matthew-62-4-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-62-4.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:14:44 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew sermon,mount,matthew,giving,worship,hypocrisy 46:56 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/2-timothy-21-2-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-21-2.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:47:20 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,leadership,disciple,maker 35:56 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/2-timothy-112-18-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-112-18.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 16:47:01 UTC 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/matthew-61-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-61.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 16:14:15 UTC 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/matthew-543-48-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-543-48.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:18:07 UTC 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/2-timothy-18-12-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-18-12.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:45:04 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning suffering,grace,timothy,paul 50:44 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/matthew-538-42-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-538-42pt2.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:13:21 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,jesus,love,retaliation,lawsuit 47:51 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/2-timothy-13-7-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-13-7.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:56:00 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,introduction,remember,memory 46:47 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/2-timothy-11-2-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/2-timothy-11-2.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:46:11 UTC 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/matthew-538-42-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-538-42.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:12:56 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sermon,mount,love,retaliation 50:53 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 20:00:22 UTC 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 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 05:57:59 UTC 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 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 05:56:47 UTC 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 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/matthew-533-37-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-533-37.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:36:28 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,oath,kingdom,truth 45:56 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 20:00:59 UTC 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 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 20:01:20 UTC 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 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 20:01:41 UTC 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 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 20:01:30 UTC Adam Bailie Parenting parent,parenting,discipline 44:13 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 20:01:49 UTC 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/matthew-531-32-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-531-32.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:34:02 UTC 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 20:02:09 UTC 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/matthew-527-30-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-527-30.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:34:21 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,jesus,lust 52:47 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/matthew-521-26-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/anger.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:34:40 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,anger,murder 56:05 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 20:02:43 UTC Adam Bailie Parenting parenting,parents,marriage,husbands 34:46 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/matthew-517-20-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-517-20.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:36:49 UTC 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 20:03:10 UTC 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 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/matthew-513-16-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-513-16.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:22:42 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,sermon,mount,kingdom,salt,light 43:32 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 18:04:13 UTC 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 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/matthew-510-12-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-510-12.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:38:52 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew persecution,beatitude,mount,sermon,matthew 51:07 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/1-timothy-617-21-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-617-21.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:45:07 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,rich,gospel,stewardship 31:53 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 16:49:46 UTC 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 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/matthew-59-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-59.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:35:00 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew god,sons,peacemakers,peace,mount,sermon,jesus,matthew 45:55 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/1-timothy-611-16-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-611-16.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:40:41 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,man,god,righteous 44:00 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/matthew-58-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-58.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:20:26 UTC 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/1-timothy-66-10-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-66-10.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:47:58 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning gain,contentment,wealth,paul,timothy,money 44:18 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/1-timothy-63-5-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/false-teachers.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:42:49 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning seperate,paul,timothy,false,teachers 47:22 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/matthew-57-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-57.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:17:50 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew righteous,compassion,merciful,jesus,mount,sermon,matthew 39:23 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/matthew-56-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-56.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:35:41 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew satisfaction,righteousness,thirsty,hungry,kingdom,mount,sermon,matthew 42:05 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/1-timothy-61-2-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-61-2.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:54:51 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning slaves,masters,timothy,paul 41:04 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 20:11:05 UTC 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 20:28:14 UTC 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 20:11:16 UTC 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 ... 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/matthew-55-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-55.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:17:28 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew meek,meekness,beatitudes,beatitude 43:34 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/matthew-54-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-54.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:17:07 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew mourn,mourning,blessed,comforted 53:50 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/1-timothy-517-25-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-517-25.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:42:10 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning elder,elders,double_honor 39:43 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/matthew-53-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-53.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:16:27 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew poor,spirit,beatitudes 48:33 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/1-timothy-59-16-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-59-16.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:41:48 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning widow,widows,enrolled,qualified,qualifications 44:04 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/1-timothy-51-8-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-51-8.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:47:45 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning local_church,church,relationships,widows,leadership,youthful,young 46:49 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 20:12:11 UTC 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 Adam preaches Matthew 5:1-2. This crucial message prepares for Jesus' most well-known and most misunderstood sermon. http://www.graceofthevalley.org/sermon/matthew-51-2-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-51-2.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:31:57 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew beatitudes,mount,sermon,jesus,matthew 52:36 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/1-timothy-411-16-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-411-16.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:46:40 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning youth,young,character,paul,timothy,success 39:38 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/1-timothy-46-10-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-46-10.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:53:34 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,false,discipline,godliness 40:16 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/matthew-423-25-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-423-25.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:32:15 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,messiah 40:56 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/1-timothy-41-5-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-41-5.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:41:30 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,bible,false 54:10 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/matthew-418-22-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-418-22.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:32:37 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew follow,john,andrew,james,peter,fishermen,fish,call,jesus,matthew 35:11 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/1-timothy-314-16-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-314-16.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:41:12 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning truth,jesus,church,timothy,paul 50:01 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/matthew-412-17-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-412-17.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:32:55 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,messiah,repent,kingdom,disciples 46:08 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/matthew-41-11-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-41-11.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:13:52 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,sin,temptation,god 63:54 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/1-timothy-38-13-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-38-13.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:56:26 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,deacon,deaconess,character,qualification 46:37 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/matthew-313-17-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-313-17.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:11:58 UTC 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/1-timothy-31-7-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-31-7.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:43:35 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,elder,qualifications,blameless 51:55 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/1-timothy-211-15-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-211-15.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:47:14 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,paul,women,worhip,silence,submission 37:03 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/matthew-31-12-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/a-voice-crying.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:20:01 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew jordan,jesus,repentance,pharisees,baptize,baptist,matthew,john 60:05 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/matthew-21-23-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-2.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:33:16 UTC 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/1-timothy-28-10-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-28-10.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:46:19 UTC David Morris Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning paul,timothy,prayer,men,women,modesty,clothes,worship 36:36 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/matthew-118-25-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matthew-118-25.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:19:38 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,jesus,mary,virgin,birth,sin,save,miracle 45:21 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/1-timothy-23-7-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-23-7.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:50:08 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,salvation,election,mediator 47:05 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/1-timothy-21-2-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-tim-21-2.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:45:40 UTC Adam Bailie Pastoral Epistles: Loving, Leading, Learning timothy,prayer,government 40:25 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/matthew-11-17-am http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/mattew-11-17.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:35:23 UTC Adam Bailie Matthew matthew,genealogy,jesus,christ,messiah 45:24 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/matthew-2816-20-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/matt-2816-20.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:19:10 UTC 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/1-timothy-11-17-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/trophy-of-grace.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:51:59 UTC 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 05:56:01 UTC Daniel Gillespie 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/1-timothy-18-11-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-18-11.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:50:48 UTC 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/1-timothy-11-pm http://www.graceofthevalley.org/mediafiles/1-timothy-11-7.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:51:22 UTC 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 20:26:59 UTC 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 20:26:46 UTC 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 20:24:52 UTC 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 20:24:42 UTC 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 20:24:34 UTC 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 20:24:22 UTC Adam Bailie Foundations for the Church matthew,church,peter,rock,confession 53:26