Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Messages from Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas.

  1. 4d ago

    The Weightless Ease of Real Christianity | Matthew 11:25-30 | Pastor Neil McClendon

    Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The Weightless Ease of Real Christianity Matthew 11:25-30 1. Salvation is for the childlike, v. 25-26 • Romans 1:21-23 “Witnessing the pure, uncomplicated faith and joy with which she sang the words made him realize that his own intellectual pride and hyper-rationalism were keeping him from a profound truth. He realized he wanted the same genuine relationship with God that his daughter possessed, which led him to finally put his faith in Christ.” 2. Salvation requires revelation, v. 27 Two words I want to define here: 1) Salvation refers to God’s act of delivering people from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ. • Ephesians 2:8-9 Four things about salvation... a)salvation requires faith in God b)there is nothing we can do to cause our salvation c)it is a gift not the result of our works d)I have nothing to boast about 2) Revelation means an unveiling or an opening of a curtain. Two things God reveals that lead to salvation: a)Himself b)our true self 3. All are invited into a relationship with Jesus, v. 28 Learn to look for, listen for and ask two questions: a)What are you laboring for? b)What is weighing you down? Rest is the experience of sitting down on the inside and living in a state of calm and patient expectation. 4. This relationship shows itself in discipleship, v. 28-30 “The “easy yoke” of Jesus is an invitation to learn an entire lifestyle of living and working in God’s unforced rhythms of grace, bringing the Kingdom to bear on all areas of your life and the people you encounter rather than straining under heavy religious burdens.” -Dallas Willard • Matthew 23:1-4 Mental worship... 1. Do you think it is unfair for God to hide revelation from some people? If so, on what basis did they deserve it to begin with? 2. Who do you need to see more clearly: God or yourself? 3. What are you working for and what is weighing you down these days? 4. Where do you find rest for your soul? 5. What two words would you use to describe what its like to be in a relationship with Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

  2. Aug 23

    Understanding Jesus | Matthew 11:1-19 | Pastor Neil McClendon

    Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Understanding Jesus Matthew 11:1-19 1. Doubt is part of an authentic faith journey, v.1-6 • Jude 1:22 How to have mercy on those who are doubting... a)Realize that doubt is part of deepened faith b)Don’t manufacture answers c)Focus on essentials not non-essentials d)Don’t throw out everything over one thing e)Don’t hurry people up f) Clarify the role sin plays in this process 2. Truth tellers stand out in a culture of liars, v. 7-11 Things that require explanation... 1) “A reed shaken by the wind?” 2) “A man dressed in soft clothing?” 3) “Yet the one who is least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater then he.” • Matthew 13:16-17 3. The Kingdom is indestructibly present, v. 12-15 • Malachi 4:5 • Luke 1:16-17 4. Jesus came to fulfill prophecy not preferences, v. 16-19 • Ephesians 5:15-21 Seven characteristics of wisdom... 1)time management 2)experiences the will of God 3)controls appetites 4)experiences fullness 5)worships 6)practices gratitude 7)submission Mental worship... 1. Do you have questions about Christianity that are still unanswered? 2. When is the last time you saw the Gospel? 3. Was there a time in your life where you were more honest than you are now? 4. Do you ever find it hard to speak up for the truth? Is that more about not knowing what to say or not wanting to say it? 5. Of the characteristics of wisdom, which most needs your Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

  3. Aug 16

    Why Jesus Is Not Safe For the Entire Family | Matthew 10:34-42 | Pastor Neil McClendon

    Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Why Jesus Is Not Safe For the Entire Family Matthew 10:34-42 1. Jesus came to bring heaven to bear on earth, v. 34 “Do not think I have come to bring peace to the earth.” 2. Jesus insists on being the affection priority, v. 35-37 “Jesus talks in this radical, shocking, one-sided way often. He expects us to be startled, awakened, made serious. And then he expects us to put the proper boundaries around what he’s saying by remembering what he said elsewhere.” ~ John Piper • “See what kind of love the Father has given to us...” • Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and love your neighbor as you love yourself.” • You shall have no other gods before me. • You shall not make for yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything in heaven or earth, or bow down to serve them. sus came to ensure everybody gets a cross, v. 38-39 “The most obscene symbol in human history is the Cross; yet in its ugliness it remains the most eloquent testimony to human dignity.” ~ R. C. Sproul • I John 3:14 • I Timothy 6:17-19 "This is not a fulfilling life. It’s fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart. There’s a lot of people that make it to what they thought was going to fulfill them in life and then you get there and all of a sudden, you get to number one in the world, and then they are like, what’s the point? I really do believe that because what is the point? ~ Scottie Scheffler Mental worship... 1. What has changed in how you think about Jesus since you came to faith? What needs to change now in how you think about Jesus? 2. Have you ever been seized by the power of a greater affection? If so, how do you describe it to people? 3. Are your priorities and affections in the right order? 4. Is there anything in you that you need to put to death? 5. What do you think about when you look upon the Cross? Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

  4. Aug 2

    The Provision of Proclamation | Matthew 10:1-15 | Pastor Neil McClendon

    Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The Provision of Proclamation Matthew 10:1-15 1. The power, v. 1-4 • Authority is the ability or strength one is given, which they either possess or exercise; the power of authoritative influence which derives from birth. • 2 Corinthians 4:7 2. The people, v. 5-6 Four things to helps us think rightly about these people... a)It’s not about “saved” versus “unsaved Israelites b)Refers to people who’ve gone through some stuff c)They needed something but thought it was too late to get it d)Their leadership had failed them 3. The proclamation, v. 7 • Matthew 4:17 • Matthew 4:23 • Matthew 5:3 • Matthew 6:10 • Matthew 6:33 • Matthew 7:21 • Matthew 9:35 • Matthew 24:14 Reducing the gospel strictly to a transactional arrangement for forgiveness removes the natural mandate for discipleship, leaving Christians with a mechanism for getting into heaven without any actual transformation of character.” ~ Dallas Willard 4. The provision, v. 8-15 Mental worship... 1. Do you see things more as an opportunity or an indication? 2. Could you explain Christianity to someone without mentioning the Cross, Jesus dying for people and forgiveness? 3. What could you do this week that would demonstrate the joyful reality of the Kingdom? 4. What does your actual lived out life proclaim? 5. If you could only pray one prayer as a result of what you heard today, what would that prayer be? Would you pray it right now? Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

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