Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

What do you think is the sin committed most often? Answers to this question would certainly vary; however, with a bit of thought surely most agree that gossip would be near the top of the list. Gossip is a sin easily committed, yet one on which the Lord has given many warnings. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, God plainly expresses His displeasure for this verbal assault on others and warns of the dangers it poses. This study will explore God’s warnings on the matter and offer encouragement for the people of God to remove this danger from their lives.  

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on August 20, 2023

What is the most important thing to know about God? Many things may come to mind in answering this question; however, it does not matter if He is not viewed as King. Kingship bespeaks power, meaning that the King has the full right to instruct His creation in how to live. This idea was not lost on David as he penned Psalm 24. In this poem, He recognized God as the King and His subjects willingly and excitedly opening the gates for His arrival. Primarily using Psalm 24, we will explore the attitudes that must be present to recognize our God as both King of creation and the King of our lives.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on August 13, 2023

Sharing knowledge about the Bible and its impact on one’s life is an important work. For centuries, “wisdom teachers” have sought to do this very thing. While this is important, it does come with a warning: “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1). Who, then, should teach? This study will focus not only on the words spoken but also on the conduct and example essential to one who wants to teach others about the ways of God.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on August 6, 2023.

This coming Sunday, our time of morning worship will center on surrendering our will to God. Jake will present thoughts before the Lord’s Supper, explaining how the Lord so desires to save us that He gave His Son for our salvation to make this surrender possible. This sermon will discuss how one develops the mindset to surrender the will to God and the obstacles that must be overcome for this to happen.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on August 30, 2023

What will it be like in eternity? This question has puzzled humans for a very long time and will likely do so until time finally gives way to eternity. In the meantime, the Bible helps us to find part of the answer to this question by recording encounters people of the past have had with God. This study will explore these encounters and what they mean for us. Throughout the study, we will see what God has done for His people and what He will continue to do on the other side!

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on July 23, 2023.

The thoughts for this coming Sunday will center on Paul’s message to the Philippians about the humiliation and exaltation of our Lord. The sermon will discuss not only the resulting exaltation of Jesus but also the promise of our own exaltation if we are willing to show God the same love and obedience as the Son. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on July 16, 2023.

For years, children's Bible class teachers have sought to instill solid, biblical knowledge in young minds by requiring "memory verses." Most any child with a history of Bible class attendance has likely learned Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Within this short statement is an important truth, whether in discussing one's personal life or the motives behind social causes. This study will focus on the need to trust God's plan by removing prideful ideas that seek to remove Him as King.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on July 9, 2023

A sermon given by Jake Collins on July 2, 2023

Calling on God to remember something seems strange to the modern saint; after all, there should be no need to remind an omniscient God of anything. However, those of older times would disagree; their pleas for God to remember were a call for God to act on their behalf. Two saints stand out in this regard and will be the focus of this sermon. Though two very different men in very different times, both saw their need for the action of God in their lives and both provide insight into our pleas for God’s help.

A sermon by Greg Chandler on July 2, 2023

This study focuses on God’s long history of “remembering” those with whom He made covenants and how He still remembers His people today.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on June 25, 2023.