Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

Brent Romine brings a lesson titled, "Standing in the Breach."

A sermon given on May 25, 2025.

Member speaker Andy Belknap brings a lesson titled, "Standing in the Breach."

A sermon given on May 18, 2025.

The month of May will be filled with much advice from commencement speakers as they seek to give both high school and college graduates wise words for the next phase of life. While most of these words will be worthwhile, the wisest words are found within the Bible, as seen in Psalm 119. Within this beautiful and theologically rich section of Scripture, the psalmist asks, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” He then answers this question with a full endorsement of seeking the answer from God’s words to humanity. This sermon will explore his answer and will seek to show its importance to those graduating and all who seek to find the way to purity.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on May 11, 2025.

This study will discuss God’s expectations for us in relation to the blessings he has placed under our care. It will consider how we keep priorities straight and see the growth of God’s kingdom as the ultimate good we can help to accomplish in our lives.

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on May 4, 2025.

An appropriate view of the Bible is essential to mature as a citizen of the kingdom. To view it simply as a rule book of “dos and don’ts” misses the great wisdom recorded in its pages, as it directs one to becoming more like God. Viewing the Bible’s wise teachings as optional also misses its prime intention of bringing one to spiritual maturity. In making this point to Timothy, Paul instructed him to “keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching” (I Timothy 4:16). This sermon will explore the intertwined nature of life and teaching (doctrine) not only in the life of a young preacher like Timothy, but in the lives of all who seek to be faithful children of God. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on May 4, 2025.

Repentance is far from a one-time action at the time of our conversion; it is a mindset the faithful will have from their baptism through the remainder of life. How, though, does one develop such a mindset? This sermon will demonstrate how the condition of our hearts answers this question. It will also discuss how God mercifully breaks our hearts to make us spiritually whole. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on April 27, 2025.

Twenty-first-century life is permeated with cynicism. Whether it is the outlook on politics, economics, humor, or even religion, a cynical attitude often prevails, which could be summed up in this way: the only thing you can trust about people is that you cannot trust people. This, however, is not the attitude God desires in His people because such a spirit defeats the hope with which He wants us to live. This sermon  will explore the dangers posed to the cynic and provide biblical suggestions for opting instead for a spirit of hope. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on April 20, 2025.

The word dead is used in many different scenarios. Besides the cessation of life, we also use the word to describe our phones, car batteries, and appliances that have ceased functioning. As the New Testament writer James calls his audience to action, he also uses this word to describe faith unaccompanied by works, with the point that dead faith is no faith at all. This sermon will explore James’ admonitions toward good works. It will demonstrate that, far from drudgery, the opportunity to do good is how we show faith in action. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on April 13, 2025.

Branden Lingerfelt brings us a lesson from Daniel 3. 

A sermon given on April 6, 2025.

Bryan Pennington brings us a lesson from 2 Chronicles 22 & 23. 

A sermon given on April 6, 2025.