Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Nov 26, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

How God Glorifies Himself
Acts 12:20-25

1. Whoever you depend on has power over you, v. 20b

2. We must understand what motivates God, v. 21-23

The glory of God is the total manifestation of all of His attributes.

Three things about the glory of God…

a) the glory of God is God’s highest motivation

Nov 19, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Leo Almeida, Teaching Pastor

When God’s Kingdom Moves Forward
Acts 12:1-19

1. We should expect resistance from the enemy.

2.  We should expect earnest prayers to be required and answered. 

3. We should expect that God will not be stopped.

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Questions: 

  
Have there been moments in your walk with the Lord in w...

Nov 12, 2023

Acts 11:19-30

1. THEY SAW DARKNESS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A LIGHT

2. THEY HAD A HAND IN CONSISTENT CONVERSIONS TO CHRIST

3. THE SAW CRISIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPASSION 


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QUESTION:

What are some typical Christian reactions to the darkness of our world? 

When you look out over the darkness of our world, what does it stir in you: ho...

Nov 5, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon
Lead Pastor

Gospel Momentum
Acts 10:24-48


1. God orchestrates all things, v. 1-33
2. What you do when no one is looking matters, v. 30-31
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Oct 15, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

The Gospel Goes Global
Acts 10:1-23

1. He Uses Devout Men

2. He Uses Confused Obedience

3. He Uses Barrier Climbers 

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QUESTIONS


Has there been a time when you can definitively say that you were used by God in advancing His cause?

What type of person typically comes to mind when you think of the w...

Oct 8, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon,  Lead Pastor

The Power of Healing
Acts 9:32-43


In this next section of Acts, chapter 9:32-12:25, three things happen…

focus shifts from Peter to Paul
from Jerusalem to Antioch 
from outreach to the Jews to the inclusion of the Gentiles..this story is the first step in that direction!


1. Establishes the Gospel

Oct 1, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

How To Become A Consequential Person
Acts 9:19b-31

1. You need a changed and changing life, v. 20-25

Two things that Paul worked to establish…

a) Jesus is the Son of God
b) Jesus is the Christ

Paul did three things…

a) increased all the more in strength

“For I would have you know, brothers...

Sep 24, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

THE GLORIOUS GOD WHO IS MIGHTY TO SAVE
Leo Almeida,  Teaching Pastor

The Glorious God Who is Mighty To Save
Acts 9:1-19

1.  GOD WHO INTERRUPTS BEASTS
2. A GOD WHO STANDS BY HIS WORD (AND PEOPLE)
3. A GOD WHO DEPLOYS ORDINARY PEOPLE FOR EXTRAORDINARY WORK


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QUESTIONS

Whose salvation have you stopped praying fo...

Sep 17, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Chris Brooks, Pastor - Local Church

Judges 3:12-30 CSB

2 Corinthians 12:9&10
Romans 8:28

Mental Worship

Where do you feel redistricted, deformed, or woefully inadequate?

What is keeping you from “embracing the shake?”

How might God use your limitation for liberation?

What is your favorite excuse to tell God why he can’t...

Sep 10, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

Acts 2:1-14
The Power and Purpose of the Church

1. The Church is a spiritual entity which is intended to demonstrate a spiritual reality, v. 1-4

“Without the Holy Spirit, Christian discipleship wild be inconceivable, even impossible. There can be no life without the life-giver, no understanding without the Spirit of truth, no f...

Sep 3, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon,  Lead Pastor

Acts 8:14-25
The Validating Work of the Holy Spirit

1. This experience is not normative, v. 14-17

“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we...

Aug 27, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

Acts 8:1-13
How The World Changes

1. God is at work in all of life’s circumstances, v. 1-4

Three ways we see God at work…

a) God’s promise is being fulfilled, v. 1

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all  

 Judea and...

Aug 20, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

2 Peter 1:1-15
Making the Most of The Moment

1. Increase your understanding of God, v. 1-3

Notice the consequential nature of two things…

a) the righteousness of God

“For our sake he (God) made him to be sin who knew no sin (Jesus), so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

        -2 Corin...

Aug 13, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Wade Burgess, Executive Pastor

Ultimate Marathon
Hebrews 12:1-13

Preparation
Running the Race
Finishing Well
Preparation

Proper intake is key
Bible
Prayer
Deal with sin
Run the Race

Start
Refuel for consistency

Finish Well

Never quit
Tell God stories

2 Timothy 4:7 
7 I have fought...

Aug 6, 2023 
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor

Psalm 42:1-6
The Gospel & Mental Health


1. Where did I lose my courage?   

Has anything happened that affected the confidence I have in God, myself or others?

2. Why is my heart so sad?

Negative emotions...

Anxiety is not a sign that you don’t trust God.
Sadness doesn’t mean you a...

 GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Wade Burgess,  Executive Pastor

The Necessity of Trials 
James 1:1-12.

Definitions
Pure - solid, through and through
Joy - gladness of heart

“Face” / “Meets” - not going the other way or avoidance.  A path toward each other.

Trials - for the purpose of testing
Testing - purification process, refinement, proof of genuineness
Faith - belief in t...

Jul 16, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Leo Almeida, Teaching Pastor

YOUR NEW IDENTITY IS GLORIOUS
2 Corinthians 5:11-21

1.  Your New Identity is Received Not Achieved 

2. Your New Identity is More Than What Meets The Eye 

3. Your New Identity is Glorious 

QUESTIONS

1. Which temporary identity (work, history, etc.) are you most tempted to live out of? Why? 

2...