Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

Was Jesus unkind to a woman in need? When she approached Him to cast a demon from her daughter, did He not really want to help? Over the years, the account of Jesus’ interaction with the Syrophoenician woman has troubled many; they have struggled to understand why Jesus reacts the way He seems to react. This study will examine Jesus’ interaction with Pharisees, His disciples, and a woman in need and seek to better understand this grand story of faith. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on October 20, 2024.

A verse from an old hymn goes as follows: “My heart has no desire to stay, where doubts arise and fears dismay.” Doubt can be spiritually deadly; however, it is something that almost every Christian struggles with at some point in his or her life. When these times come, it is important to know how to deal with them so that faith is not destroyed, and the integrity of God is not brought into question. This study will focus on what is meant by doubt and biblical principles that will help successfully navigate these troubling times.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on October 13, 2024.

A sermon by member speaker Noble Harber on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

A sermon by member speaker Kevin Henson on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

As Paul wrote to the Philippians, he gave them a challenging command: “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ” (1:27). To fulfill this command, they were to live in a way that demonstrated love and appreciation for what had been done for them. While many things could have been discussed as examples of this, Paul chose brotherly relationships in Christ. This study will focus on the need for Christians to get along with one another and give no place for attitudes that break the fellowship of those living worthy of the gospel.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on September 29, 2024.

The temple of ancient Israel served a sacred purpose; it was a reminder that God was among His people. Everything about the building was to demonstrate regality and holiness, including the worship that was offered there. Levites were assigned to sing and play instruments in this worship. What, though, does this have to do with Christians? The Roman army razed the temple, leaving Mt. Zion without this structure for 2,000 years. While the temple of Jerusalem is gone, the idea of the temple lives on, with the Apostle Paul stating that Christians are the temple of God. This study will explore how as “mobile temples,” the people of God offer worship with their voices and hearts; thus, the holiness of the ancient temple lives on in the worship and service of God’s people.

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

Singing is an important part of life. For centuries, humans have recorded history, taught lessons, and entertained one another in song. Most importantly, singing is an integral part of worshiping God; thus, saints throughout history have lifted their voices to praise Him. Because of its importance, the people of God must understand how He desires this singing to be offered, both in the attitude and manner with which it is presented. This study will discuss the history of singing as recorded in the Bible, with a focus on God’s expectations and instructions for modern saints.

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

An old statement goes, “Put your money where your mouth is.” The meaning is that words are fruitless if there is nothing to back them up.” The Apostle Paul would agree with this concept and perhaps repurpose the statement to say, “Put your walk where your mouth is.” As he wrote to the Ephesian Christians, Paul keenly focused on the importance of their walk in Christ; he used the word walk seven times in the letter, with five of the occurrences found in chapters four and five. Interspersed with these walk directives, the apostle calls on Christians to pay close attention to what they say, ensuring that their words and walk are in one accord. This study will focus on Paul’s commands relating to a Christian’s words and how these words must always demonstrate full reliance on Jesus and His truth. 

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

This study will primarily be drawn from Romans 5-6 to show how to overcome sin and death so that we can have eternal life through Jesus.

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

Sometimes the way to learn how to do something is by observing the mistakes of another. The Bible employs this kind of learning by recording the poor decisions made by those who turn down the way of righteousness. One such person is Esau. In fact, the Hebrew writer describes him as “unholy Esau.” This study will focus on the shortsightedness demonstrated by this man of old and how modern Christians can fall into the same kinds of mistakes he made.

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