Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

This sermon will center on Jesus' confrontation with the Jews (as recorded in John 8), which ultimately led Him to declare that their father is the devil. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on February 2, 2025.

Disaster is assured if we do not take the threat of our spiritual enemies seriously. While God does not give a great amount of detail on these enemies, what He does tell us should make us realize the magnitude of the war in which we are engaged. In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul shares details about these enemies and admonishes the Christian army to take up the whole armor of God. This study will focus on the sobriety every child of God must have, and the great strength God promises for our victory.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on February 2, 2025.

As Paul draws the Ephesian letter to a close, he admonishes his readers to demonstrate two great signs of strength. Ironically, the first of these is often viewed as weakness; in the eyes of many, submission to another's will reflects inferiority. This, however, could not be farther from the truth. This study will examine the apostle’s view of submission through his three examples. Husbands and wives, parents and children, and slaves and masters reveal much about how one submits and, in doing so, reflects the Savior. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on January 26, 2025.

Larry Vinson is an evangelist living and working in Malawi, Africa. During a visit to the U.S., he brought us this message.

Subtle and not-so-subtle happenings around us can significantly impact how we think, even when we do not realize it. The Apostle Paul was well aware of this and warned the Christians of Ephesus to maintain their guard against the corrupt culture in which they lived. Setting the highest of standards, he told them to “walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2). This study will explore the apostle’s teachings concerning this walk of love and the dangers that the surrounding culture imposes.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on January 19, 2025.

From an early age, most children hear many admonitions about the choices that they will make in life. Wise parents seek to help their children have a better future through this good teaching. In writing to the Christians at Ephesus, the Apostle Paul spoke of choices, making it clear that wise decisions spring from the right mindset. He instructed his first-century readers, as well as every reader since, that one either has a futile or renewed mind and this mindset will determine the wisdom of what is chosen in life. This study will focus on Paul’s teachings concerning proper mindset and the impact that this will have on the choices made in one’s life.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on January 12, 2025.

Churches serve a significant place in the plan of God. Small bands of Christians join together to both worship and carry out the work God has given them as lampstands holding up the light of Christ in their community. God has entrusted elders with the duty of shepherding and deacons to serve these churches. Deacons serve a vital role in a church’s work running smoothly as they typically work behind the scenes to ensure this. This study will examine the qualities God requires for men to serve in this role as well as the work that they do. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on January 5, 2025.

After Paul’s grand description of God’s plan of salvation as a mystery now revealed, he turns attention to how this should impact those who faithfully choose to follow God. While one might expect Paul to discuss several moral or doctrinal issues, he instead turns His attention to unity. Indeed, a God who has sought to draw the families of heaven and earth together and who has broken down the wall between Jew and Gentile fully expects those who follow to love one another. In this lesson we will explore the apostle’s admonitions. This study will explore God’s foundation stones for unity and the responsibilities of each member of Christ’s body as they seek to work together in love.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 29, 2021

“Seeing the Big Picture” is a phrase that has been in our vocabulary for at least 75 years. It denotes understanding how all the perceived “smaller parts” work together as a whole. Ephesians 1-3 is a “big picture” view of God’s grand plan of salvation. In these chapters, Paul demonstrates how the mystery has been revealed in Jesus Christ and, as he brings these powerful thoughts to a climax, he prays for each child of God to understand what is being offered. This sermon will focus on this prayer and the thoughts leading up to it. It will delve into what God offers and the comfort that the people of God can take in God’s eternal promises.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 22, 2024.

A report by Larry Vinson on his work preaching the gospel in Malawi.

A sermon given by Larry Vinson on December 15, 2024.