The Certainty Of The Word In Uncertain Times
At Grace Bible Church Gainesville, we desire to herald the message of the King in His word, so that the simple...
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Fear, Fear - Revisited
Pastor Brandon wrote this article in August of 2017 and it was published on our website on October 9th, 2019. It is even more applicable today in the wake of Covid19 and considering the situation in Afghanistan....
Is It Too Much to Mask (or Vaccinate)?
Unless you have been living under a rock, we live in a divided country. Sadly, those divisions have extended into Bible-teaching churches. We have chosen to take sides within the body of Christ on political topics of the day. We cannot ignore that one of the main divisions has been over Covid19. As such, there seem to be two main camps within our country and the church. The question is: how do we think critically to arrive at biblical responses to Covid19 and other questions facing the church?...
Kingdom Meditations: Thoughts on increasing God’s Kingdom in your life
The coming kingdom reign of Christ should serve as motivation for our faithful service now as the church, and as each of us faces persecutions from Satan and the world...
Sermon Excerpt: Fathers, Do Not Provoke Your Children to Anger
An excerpt on Pastor Brandon Phillips' sermon on Ephesians 6:4...
Why do you preach so long?
Why are your sermons so long and complicated? Periodically, I receive this question from well-meaning brethren. Believe me, I take these inquiries to heart!...
How to Provoke Your Children
Next to marriage, parenting is one of the most challenging tasks we can do. You’ve heard it said, “They don’t come with an owner’s manual!” Well, that’s not true. The Bible has much to say about parenting your child if we will only listen and obey it. What’s more impressive, scripture is incredibly brief in its prescription for great parenting....
When Stu Became Sue
God created us as male and female, and while there are many similarities, we are biologically different....
Foundations of Grace Series: What is a Philosophy of Ministry?
We must realize that our ministry resources are precious; therefore, we need to focus on our Lord’s prerogatives, not ours. Said another way, when we align our priorities with the Lord’s, we can expect the church to accomplish its mission. As such, we assure the church is functioning as God intends. This assurance underscores the importance of developing and following ...
Keep ReadingFoundations of Grace Series: The need for a Philosophy of Ministry
When we set the agenda, we become just like the world. Our churches lose their transcendence. Our Sunday meetings become no different than a Lion’s or Rotary Club meeting. Our acts of kindness become empty attempts to please some far away deity. However, when we look to the One who bought the church with His own blood (Acts 20:28), then our churches become a statement to...
Keep ReadingAre You Growing In Christ? part 1
We all know people whom we find it difficult to be around much less love and have true Christian fellowship. We all have people who hurt us deeply with their words and even their actions. Some choose to flee these difficult situations by leaving the church. While there are times when we may choose to leave for good reasons including our safety, in many situations, we leave...
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