Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

Mysteries have long been a staple of popular literature. Readers enjoy putting the pieces together, including that final piece that helps everything make sense. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul employs the term mystery to the plan of God. He explains that it is through Jesus that the mystery is made known. This study will examine the implications of this revealed mystery, seeing what it means on both a cosmic and personal level. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 15, 2024.

Knowing your family history is not always a good thing. While those related to presidents, celebrities, and philanthropists will brag about their DNA connection, it is a different story when the genealogy is filled with criminals and reprobates; these details are often left unspoken. As Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he told the Gentiles about their family history, and it was nothing to bring pride. However, against this dark backdrop, he told them what they had now found in Jesus Christ. This sermon will examine this rich teaching and remind present-day Gentiles of their background and that the same blessings are available for any who come to Jesus Christ. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 8, 2024.

This sermon will explore Paul’s powerful introduction to the book of Ephesians. In a sermon entitled, “Who is Chosen,” this rich text will be explored, along with a discussion of how it is often interpreted by those who hold to Calvinist doctrine.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 1, 2024.

As the Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he shared a very comforting thought that he was praying for them. This prayer was not for physical needs; rather, it was for their growth in understanding what is possible when one has faith in Jesus. This sermon will explore the three requests he made for believers both then and to come. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on December 1, 2024.

Feeling powerless is a frightening experience, yet it is one that often confronts humanity. Both in ancient times as well as modern, men and women struggle when they feel there is no one to help. In defeating such feelings, the author of Psalm 124 robustly stated that the Lord was on His side; later, Israelites would take the psalm as a hymn of victory to remind them of who fought their battles. This psalm continues to provide comfort in the present. This sermon will delve into the promises made by God that we can trust Him. It will explore what He has done for our rescue as well as the trust that we can have in Him in times of present battle.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on November 24, 2024.

Sometimes being close is good, but not good enough. Luke illustrates this with two accounts, one dealing with a foreigner and one with the Jews. As he recounts these events, he demonstrates that while the Jews in Jesus’ presence are close to understanding his greatness, it is the foreigner who really “gets it.” These ancient accounts provide very important lessons for a modern audience. This study will explore the two accounts under consideration and illustrate the important conclusions they present for the one who is truly seeking to know and follow Jesus.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on November 17, 2024.

Member speaker Brian Moore brings us a sermon about courage.

A sermon given on November 10, 2024.

A brief report on Greg Chandler's recent trip to Malawi.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on November 3, 2024.

As God established His plans for churches, He knew that guidance and oversight would be essential. Rather than creating elaborate hierarchies, voting conventions, or impersonal boards of directors, He instead instructed churches to choose men from their number to serve as leaders. The type of leadership they are to give is demonstrated in God designating them shepherds. This sermon will focus on the caliber of man God intends as well as the kind of relationship he is to have with the church he oversees. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on November 3, 2024.

We have long tried to deemphasize the importance of possessions with phrases such as, “You can’t take it with you” or, “You’ve never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” Still, Christians struggle with trust in “stuff” more than trust in God. This, however, is nothing new. As a man worried about receiving an inheritance interrupted Jesus’ teaching, the Lord schooled him in the danger of this problem, leading to His Parable of the Rich Fool. While the parable helps make the point, it is even more powerful when dropped into the fuller context of Luke 12 and the Lord’s teaching on trusting God. This sermon will focus on the parable and its context. The study will seek to show the dangers of a covetous view of the future and how this danger is resolved with a deeper confidence in the Lord.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on October 27, 2024.