Sep 3, 2023
Be Faithful in Godliness
Godliness is a character trait that Paul urges from Timothy.  Explore what godliness means in this sermon.
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  • Sep 3, 2023Be Faithful in Godliness
    Sep 3, 2023
    Be Faithful in Godliness
    Godliness is a character trait that Paul urges from Timothy.  Explore what godliness means in this sermon.
  • Aug 27, 2023Be Faithful in Prayer
    Aug 27, 2023
    Be Faithful in Prayer
    1 Timothy 2 tells us to be faithful in prayer.  This sermon explores the ways in which prayer is expressed to God.
  • Aug 20, 2023Be Faithful by Teaching Sound Doctrine
    Aug 20, 2023
    Be Faithful by Teaching Sound Doctrine
    Last week GMC celebrated 125 years in the ministry with a huge event.  It was a wonderful time of worship and praise.  But where do we go from here?  What's next for GMC?  Faithfulness.  That was the answer in the past and the answer now.  We are to be faithful.  And this message explores how Paul tells a young Timothy how to carry on by being faithful.  And it all starts with having a sound doctrine.
  • Aug 13, 2023Jimmy Santiago and 125 years of Faithfulness
    Aug 13, 2023
    Jimmy Santiago and 125 years of Faithfulness
    Thank you so much to those who came out to our 125th anniversary celebration.  Thank you to Jimmy and the Centro de Restauracion Church in Peoria for sharing with us.  God's faithfulness and presence was clearly evident in this morning's service.  To Him be all the glory and honor.
  • Aug 6, 2023Why Groveland?
    Aug 6, 2023
    Why Groveland?
    Why did 41 people start a church in a small, off the beaten track, farming town in the middle of Illinois 125 years ago?  And maybe more importantly, why are we still ministering all those years later?  Explore some of our church's history and find the answer to the question "Why Groveland" in this message.
  • Jul 30, 2023How Big is Your God?
    Jul 30, 2023
    How Big is Your God?
    The three Hebrew children faced many decisions.  But one thing they could rely on was their big God.
  • Jul 23, 2023Christians
    Jul 23, 2023
    Christians
    What does the word Christian mean?  Well, it may surprise you, but the Bible does not give us a clear definition.  Learn more about this word and how we can be more like Christ.
  • Jul 16, 2023Reactions of Adversities
    Jul 16, 2023
    Reactions of Adversities
    Daniel and his three friends were no stranger to adversity.  Listen to how they made it through and how we can do the same.
  • Jul 9, 2023Missionaries
    Jul 9, 2023
    Missionaries
    What does it mean to be a missionary and why is our church called the Missionary Church?  These questions are answered in this message.
  • Jul 2, 2023Protestant and Anabaptist
    Jul 2, 2023
    Protestant and Anabaptist
    Groveland Missionary Church is a Protestant church with an Anabaptist historical background.  What do those two terms mean and how they apply to our beliefs are explored in this message.
  • Jun 25, 2023King of kings
    Jun 25, 2023
    King of kings
    Take a listen to this name of Christ as the King of kings.
  • Jun 18, 2023Lessons from an Imperfect Father
    Jun 18, 2023
    Lessons from an Imperfect Father
    Jacob was not a perfect father but there are still 3 lessons we can learn from his life.
  • Jun 11, 2023Man of Sorrows
    Jun 11, 2023
    Man of Sorrows
    We had a bit of a technical issue during this sermon.  About half way through, we loss power in our building for about 8 minutes.  So the audio is not as crisp as usual.  Hopefully though it will no interfere with the message of the morning about Jesus being a Man of Sorrows.
  • Jun 4, 2023Redeemer
    Jun 4, 2023
    Redeemer
    Redeemed, how I love to proclaim is the opening lines to a Fanny Crosby hymn that encapsulates what this sermon is all about.  Find out what is so amazing about Jesus our Redeemer.
  • May 28, 2023Christ
    May 28, 2023
    Christ
    Jesus asked the question, "Who do people say I am?"  And the responses of his disciples is the basis of this most descriptive name, "Christ".  Find out more about this name in this sermon.
  • May 21, 2023Joseph
    May 21, 2023
    Joseph
    Marvin Claassen does a great job focusing on forgiveness as seen in Joseph's life
  • May 14, 2023What’s In a Name: Mother’s Day Edition- Sarah
    May 14, 2023
    What’s In a Name: Mother’s Day Edition- Sarah
    We took a break this week from our names of Christ series to celebrate mothers and learned about what Sarah, our spiritual mother, teaches us about her name.
  • May 7, 2023Friend of Sinners
    May 7, 2023
    Friend of Sinners
    Friend of Sinners was intended by Jesus' critics as an insult.  But little did they know the reality of the situation.  And because Jesus is a friend of sinners, he gave us more than we could even imagine.
  • Apr 30, 2023Immanuel
    Apr 30, 2023
    Immanuel
    Immanuel (also spelled Emmanuel) is not just a name that Jesus was given at his birth but one that can transform our lives everyday, not just at Christmas.  And it also key in our prayer life as well.  So listen to what this name of Christ means.
  • Apr 23, 2023Alpha and Omega
    Apr 23, 2023
    Alpha and Omega
    We started a new series this week looking at the various names of Christ in the Bible.  And you would be surprised how many names there are, I know I was.  But the first name we look at today means the first (and the last), Alpha and Omega, so it is appropriate to start this series.  I hope you enjoy listening to it.
  • Apr 16, 2023Yahweh Ro`hi
    Apr 16, 2023
    Yahweh Ro`hi
    The wonderful picture of God as our Shepherd is made very clear in the famous Psalm 23.  But what you may not know is that many of the names of God that we have looked at in more detail in my sermons over the past 3 months are all included in this psalm.  See how the Lord is my shepherd covers all of the other tremendous names of God in the Old Testament.
  • Apr 9, 2023What is in a Name? Easter Version
    Apr 9, 2023
    What is in a Name? Easter Version
    Where do we get the names from holy week like Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday?  Well this sermon explores this question and the answers will probably change the way you look at this wonderful week in Christianity.
  • Mar 26, 2023Yahweh Shalom
    Mar 26, 2023
    Yahweh Shalom
    God is a God of comfort and this name of God talks about the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
  • Mar 19, 2023Yahweh Mekaddesh
    Mar 19, 2023
    Yahweh Mekaddesh
    What does it mean to be sanctified according to the Bible?  Well this sermon looks at the name of God which means the Lord who sanctifies you.  We are made holy by this name of God.
  • Mar 12, 2023Yahweh Tsidkenu
    Mar 12, 2023
    Yahweh Tsidkenu
    What does it mean to be righteous?  Well you first have to look at how God is righteous as Yahweh Tsidkenu.
  • Mar 5, 2023Yahweh Tsabaoth
    Mar 5, 2023
    Yahweh Tsabaoth
    God is the commander-in-chief of all the heavenly hosts.  And so this is another name of God denoting how God fights for us.  And find out what famous Bible story best illustrates this goliath point (hint) in this message about Yahweh Tsabaoth.
  • Feb 26, 2023Yahweh Nissi
    Feb 26, 2023
    Yahweh Nissi
    The first of two figthing names of God, the story of Yahweh Nissi shows us that God fights for us and because of him we can win the battle and have victory in our lives.  Sorry for the audio quality.
  • Feb 19, 2023Yahweh Rophi
    Feb 19, 2023
    Yahweh Rophi
    Yahweh Rophi is translated the Lord who heals.  It is a name that many run to when we are sick.  But the great physician does not just heal the body, he also heals the soul.  And healing the soul is much more important and eternally significant than health and wellbeing.  Explore this name with us in this message.
  • Feb 12, 2023Yahweh Yireh
    Feb 12, 2023
    Yahweh Yireh
    You might not recognize the name Yahweh Yireh but perhaps you have heard another form of it in Jehovah Jireh.  Our Lord is a God who sees and provides for our needs.  Hear more in this message about God's provisional name.
  • Feb 5, 2023Yahweh
    Feb 5, 2023
    Yahweh
    God knows us on a first name basis.  But did you know that God wants us to know him just as personally and intimately.  God does not want us to call him Sir or Master, but Daddy.  And Yahweh is the Old Testament name that does this.  In over 6800 places this name is used and referenced in just about that many other places, Yahweh speaks of a God who we can know personally on a one on one basis.  Listen for more about this name in this sermon.