GFC - Sermons

The steadfastness produced by a faith strengthened by trails is to have its full effect - "that [we] may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." But what if we lack wisdom? Aren't you finding that you come up short on the wisdom needed to navigate the various trials of this life? Then "ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach...but ... ask in faith .. for [a doubting person] must not suppose that he will receive any...

There's a lot of boasting going on here. What's everyone so proud about? Well, there's poor man, and he's boasting in the riches that are his in Christ. He is a child of God, heirs and co-heirs with Christ. There is no one richer than that poor man! There's someone else boasting; who's this? It's the rich man. Is he boasting in all he has in this life? No! He's boasting that he will one day get to leave it all behind and have Chri...

The race to heaven is a marathon. But it is not like a normal marathon where the spectators are cheering you on. It's like some freak marathon where the spectators are there to push you down and hinder your race. But be encouraged believer! There is encouragement to be had! And here it is -- the prize waiting for you at the finish line -- the crown of life. Eternal life, not earned, like when runner receives a gold medal - but give...