Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

From the beginning of time, God has desired His human creation to trust that He will guide them in the right way. This comes out clearly in many places, including Israel’s inauguration into their promised land of Canaan. Specifically, God uses His Ark of the Covenant as a means of teaching them to go where He directs. This lesson explores the early chapters of the book of Joshua to not only see the role of the Ark but to learn important lessons from this ancient account.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 29, 2022.

As David prepared to move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he met with Israel’s elders, planned a great parade, and gathered the people to witness the event. As the Ark was transported on a cart, a man named Uzzah was struck dead for touching the Ark. Why did God take this action and what does it teach us about God’s instructions? This study focuses on the need to take God seriously and to give Him glory by following His decrees.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 23, 2022.

Jake Collins presented this invitation as part of our Young Men's Service on May 15, 2022.

Disrespecting God is always a bad idea. Ancient Israel learned this when they treated the Ark of the Covenant as a good luck charm and the Philistines learned it when they treated the Ark as a victory trophy. This ancient story recorded in I Samuel serves as a stark reminder to modern readers that the glory of God is not to be taken lightly. These lessons will be discussed in this lesson which is entitled, “Ebenezer.” This word, meaning “stone of help,” is readily available for any who will give God the glory. 

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 15, 2022.

This coming Sunday is a day that celebrates mothers. To have been blessed with a good mother means having someone who genuinely seeks the best for you. An example of such a woman comes at the end of the book of Proverbs as a wise mother’s words for her son are recorded for all to read. This study focuses on the three powerful ideas that she knew would make her son a success.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 8, 2022.

“Always tell the truth!” This lesson is ingrained into children from an early age. Still, dishonesty is one of the most prevalent sins and one that is a challenge to every person, no matter how good his or her intentions are. In recent times, situations have begun to occur that will challenge one’s honesty in ways once never considered. Because of this, Christians must be ready.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 1, 2022.

Ichabod is not a name associated with newborns; in fact, it is typically only associated with one of the characters in Washington Irving’s, “The Headless Horseman.” The name literally means “inglorious” and actually was used for a newborn in an ancient time that saw a great disrespect for the ways of God. This disrespect was most visibly witnessed by Israel’s treatment of the Ark of the Covenant by seeking to transform it into nothing more than a good luck charm. There are many lessons modern Christians can learn from these ancient Jews.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on May 1, 2022.

The fourth and final week of our Spring Series features Bill Hall speaking on the topic of being devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Sin is a problem of our own making but a problem only God can correct. From Genesis 3 forward, God lays out an elaborate plan to welcome us back into His grace. For the people of Israel, part of the return from sin involved elaborate sacrifices overseen by the high priest on the Day of Atonement. These Old Testament shadows provide a glimpse of the reality now known through Jesus Christ. This sermon explores these connections and ultimately demonstrates that He is the hope of the ages and the way we return to fellowship with God.

A sermon recording given by Greg Chandler on April 28, 2022.

This recording of week three of our Spring Series, in which we have a visiting speaker every Sunday in April, features Kevin Clark speaking on the topic of brotherly love.