Podcasts by GBC Sunday Messages
Grace Bible Church in Hollidaysburg, PA strives to help people follow Jesus. The Bible guides us as we disciple others and demonstrate who God is and what He has done for us through Jesus.
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Learning to Wait on the Lord - Psalm 62 from 2022-02-14T15:33:09
Psalm 62 was written by King David. It is not clear what the circumstances were in David’s life when he penned this Psalm. It is possible it was during his son Absalom’s rebellion. Verses 3 & 4 ind...
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Go the Right Way from 2022-02-07T16:12:13
Intro: Next Sunday in just a few hours from now it is estimated that between 96.4 million to114 million people will be settling in to watch that glorious spiritual event called the Super Bowl. Many...
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The Disciples Directive from 2022-01-31T16:09:20
In order to be reminded of the importance of discipleship we are going to look at the Discipleship Directive given by Jesus to His eleven disciples.
We will be focused upon three words.
I...
Disciple One Another from 2022-01-17T15:56:56
Disciple One Another by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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The Disciple's Identity from 2022-01-10T15:25:46
Series: Obeying the New Commandment
Message: The Disciple's Identity [#1]
Daren Ritchey
Date: January 9, 2022
'Faithing' the Future | Daren Ritchey | 01-02-2022 from 2022-01-04T16:38:47
'Faithing' the Future | Daren Ritchey | 01-02-2022 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2021 from 2022-01-04T15:57:41
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2021 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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Christmas #2 | Daren Ritchey | 12-26-2021 from 2022-01-04T15:47:01
Christmas #2 | Daren Ritchey | 12-26-2021 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ [Luke 1:26-38] from 2021-12-20T14:56:25
Sermon Title: 'The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ'
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
The central point in the celebration of Christmas is the virgin birth of Jesus Christ (30-31).
It...
What Child is This? [#2] from 2021-12-13T17:00:14
The Bible reveals that Messiah’s earthly rule is to be realized in the future.
The child to be born, the son to be given would sit on David’s throne.
Isaiah could not see the time...
What Child is This? [#1] from 2021-12-06T19:22:06
The Old Testament scriptures abound with anticipation of the coming of the Messiah of Israel. The existence and fulfillment of prophecy in and of itself is miraculous evidence of His identity. The ...
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Gospel Shaped Leaders [Titus 1:5-9] #2 from 2021-11-22T15:12:56
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9
Main Idea: Leaders in the church must be shaped by the gospel in all of life.
Teacher: Bryan Kurty
1 Corinthians 16:1-23 [#30] from 2021-11-15T16:33:07
Paul placed a high value on personal face-to-face ministry (5-7). Note the phrase “if the Lord permits.” Paul’s life was always subject to the Lord’s leading. He was currently having an effective m...
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1 Corinthians 15:50-58 [#29] from 2021-11-08T15:24:48
This chapter has so far been dealing with Christians who die and will be raised at the coming of the Lord Jesus. Last Sunday Pastor Lou spoke on Paul’s answer to the question (35) “How are the dead...
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1 Corinthians 15:34-49 [#28] from 2021-11-01T16:10:44
1 Corinthians 15:34-49 [#28] by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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1 Corinthians 14:20-34 [#27] from 2021-10-25T14:55:12
What happened to Jesus after His death? The Bible unequivocally declares that Jesus has risen. Paul has declared “that Christ died…was buried…rose again…. was seen” meaning He appeared (3-5). Last ...
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1 Corinthians 14:23-39 [#25] from 2021-10-11T15:05:08
Our God is a God of order not chaos. He instructs us in clarity and not confusion. One of the biggest problems in America today is that individuals and families are leading extremely chaotic and co...
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1 Corinthians 14:1-22 [#24] from 2021-10-04T14:30:49
Chapters 11-14 concern “Disorders in Public Worship.” Paul wrote this section of his letter to the church in Corinth to correct their chaotic assemblies and their carnal attitudes. Much of the pr...
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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 [#23] from 2021-09-27T15:42:07
Love is indispensable to the body of Christ. This is the love that describes God.
The word for “love” is agape. This is God’s own description of Himself, 1 John 4:16, “God is love. This is a s...
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 [#22] from 2021-09-20T14:23:34
A spiritual gift is not a natural talent but one’s gift works in concert with one’s talents. The ability to sing on key is not a spiritual gift but a natural talent. The ministry of the Holy Spirit...
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1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Supernatural Church] [#21] from 2021-09-13T15:09:16
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Main Idea: God's Spirit shows up through all of God's people for the good of God's Church
Teacher: Bryan Kurty
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 [#20] from 2021-09-07T14:24:25
Is it possible to do the right thing the wrong way? Absolutely 100% YES As a matter of fact we do it more often than we think.
Since the beginning of the church, it was customary for belie...
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 [#19] from 2021-08-30T15:38:23
The interpretive key to unlock this passage concerning Christian worship is the Gospel of Christ.
Paul has been applying the Gospel to the issues in Corinth throughout this letter. He has ...
1 Corinthians 10:14 - 11:1 [#18] from 2021-08-23T13:59:35
Scripture: 10:14 - 11:1
It is important that we remind ourselves of a very important reality. It is not that you as a congregation are under the scriptures proclaimed by a man. Rather the ...
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 [#17] from 2021-08-16T14:56:54
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Teacher: Daren Ritchey
Main Idea: External privileges don't exempt us from condemnation if we are choosing to follow sin rather than Jesus.
In...
1 Corinthians 9:19-27 [#16] from 2021-08-09T15:36:21
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Main Idea: Christian freedom enables us to prioritize the gospel for the spiritual good of others.
Bryan Kurty
1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [#15] from 2021-08-02T14:18:58
The exercise of my Christian freedom must always be determined by brotherly love. Paul ends the chapter with this bold statement. (8:13) “Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never a...
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1 Corinthians 8:1-13 [#14] from 2021-07-26T15:14:37
Chapter 8 through 10 deals with the church’s questions about meat offered to idols. This was a serious problem for them, especially since the church was composed of both Jews and Gentiles, and the ...
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1 Corinthians 7:17-40 [#13] from 2021-07-19T14:23:01
One of the common criticisms of the Bible is its irrelevancy. Many believe that science has proven this to be an irreconcilable fact. One of the popular TV shows is Young Shelton which is a prequ...
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1 Corinthians 7:1-16 | Gospel Marriage [#12] from 2021-07-12T14:03:42
Title: Gospel Marriage
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
Main Idea:
Teacher: Bryan Kurty
Citizens by Birth from 2021-07-05T16:53:37
The Apostles lived in the time of the Roman Empire. Their experience of civil government was far different than ours. Even so the Apostle Paul at times took advantage of his Roman citizenship. As A...
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (Gospel Sex) [#11] from 2021-07-01T17:08:53
For some reason, the church doesn’t often talk about sex. Almost like it’s a taboo subject. Which is
interesting, because it seems that everyone but the church is talking about it. Or if the ch...
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 [#10) from 2021-06-21T14:51:59
The reality of a person’s salvation is revealed by their lifestyle (9). The word “inherit” literally means “to be an heir to.” The kingdom of God refers to the spiritual realm of salvation to which...
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1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [#8] from 2021-06-07T14:42:31
A member of the Corinthian congregation was involved in an incestuous relationship with his step-mother. The Bible is more a book about reality than religion. God is not just the God of the ideal...
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1 Corinthians 4:14-21 [#7] from 2021-06-01T13:32:22
Paul opens his heart in these verses which is the summary conclusion to these first four chapters. If you refer to the General Outline we gave you this section deals with division in the church. La...
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1 Corinthians 4:1-13 [#6] from 2021-05-24T14:00:46
What is your profile for a Pastor?
1. Theologically ~ Brilliant 2. Prayer ~ Warrior 3. Speaker ~ Gifted
4. Availability ~ 24/7 (8 days a week) Bonus: Handsome
In 1 Corinthians Chap. 3, ...
1 Corinthians 3:9-23 [#5] from 2021-05-17T14:43:14
We saw the issue which Paul addresses is the fact that the Corinthian Christians were acting like people who do not have the Holy Spirit. This is how he defines carnal believers. They were spiritua...
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1 Corinthians 3:1-9 [#4] from 2021-05-10T14:53:03
To truly live the Christian life is not an endeavor for cowards. As opposed to what the world believes the Christian life is not easy. There are many ways in which the believer’s life is far more...
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The Uniqueness of Jesus [Dr. Woodrow Kroll] from 2021-05-03T15:47:18
4 Reasons why Jesus is the most unique person to ever exist.
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1 Corinthians 2:1-16 from 2021-04-26T16:31:11
Sermon Title: Spiritual Realities
Who are the spiritual people? What is a cruciform gospel? Who understands the mystery? And what role does the Spirit play in all of this? We’ll seek to an...
1 Corinthians 2:1-16 | Spiritual Realities from 2021-04-26T14:31:11
Sermon Title: Spiritual Realities
Who are the spiritual people? What is a cruciform gospel? Who understands the mystery? And what role does the Spirit play in all of this? We’ll seek to an...
1 Corinthians 1:17-31 | A Letter to a Fractured Fellowship from 2021-04-19T14:18:42
Paul from the beginning began to address the key overall issue in the church. That issue was disunity. They like us were struggling how to navigate their Christian lives against the influence of ...
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A Letter to a Fractured Fellowship from 2021-04-12T15:36:11
Paul’s message to the Church of Corinth is particularly relevant for us today. Our culture in many ways mirrors the Greek/Roman culture of Corinth. Products from all over the world came to Corint...
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Jesus Still Bears the Scars from 2021-04-05T15:46:12
There are five recorded appearances of Jesus on the first resurrection Sunday. He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, then to other women, also to Peter, as well as the two disciples on the road to ...
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The Heartrending Entrance (Palm Sunday) from 2021-03-29T14:04
Last Sunday we referred to the fact that Jesus’ anointing at Bethany by Mary marked the end of the Last Months period of Jesus’ ministry. This event marks the beginning of the Last Week of Jesus’ m...
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A Special Moment in Time [John 11:45-12:8] from 2021-03-22T15:13
These are people who had come to comfort Mary over the death of her brother. When they saw Lazarus walk out of the grave alive, they believed in Jesus. Where you see belief there is always the ac...
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Isaiah's Gospel (Isaiah 53) from 2021-03-15T14:12:31
Isaiah's Gospel
In a few weeks, we will celebrate Easter Sunday focusing upon the resurrection of Jesus. Before the resurrection was the crucifixion. The Gospel, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 is ...
Kept From the Hour from 2021-03-08T15:13:06
The return of Jesus Christ is a major theme of the New Testament.
It was promised at Jesus’ ascension. Acts 1:11, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who w...
Daniel: The Conclusion of the Whole Matter from 2021-03-01T16:47:06
The prophecy of Daniel is to be preserved.
The idea being expressed here is not to keep the revelation secret. A sealed text was not to be tampered with or changed in any way. God is the ulti...
Daniel: The Best of Times from 2021-02-22T15:41:38
Jesus’ resurrection guarantees our resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:20, The early church had some of the same questions we have. 1 Corinthians 15:35, “How are the dead raised up? And with what body ...
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Daniel: The Worst of Times, the Best of Times from 2021-02-15T16:36:08
We saw last time the unfulfilled prophecy of the coming Antichrist (11:36-45). From Daniel’s point of view he could not see the gap of time in the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy. Even from...
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Daniel: Prophecy of the Antichrist from 2021-02-08T20:37:32
Studying the Bible is a little bit like being a detective. We look at a passage as a whole. We consider the individual aspects. We compare the passage to its immediate and overall context. We make ...
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Daniel: Prophecy and History from 2021-02-01T16:59:11
The first verse of chapter 11 appears to be the last verse of chapter 10. “Also, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)” This angel, possibly Gabr...
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Daniel: Angels and Demons from 2021-01-25T15:07:34
The book of Daniel reveals that there is another world beyond this one. Chapter 10 begins the final section of Daniel. This chapter records Daniel’s preparation to receive his final prophecy. Chapt...
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Daniel: The 70 Weeks Prophecy from 2021-01-18T15:21:08
Is the current State of Israel significant to Bible prophecy? Some would say an emphatic no. They would say that God’s dealings with Israel ended with the crucifixion of their Messiah, Jesus Christ...
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Daniel: The Prayer of Daniel from 2021-01-11T15:32:47
Daniel: 9:1-19 | The Prayer of Daniel
We are privileged to listen in on Daniel as he prays to the Lord (1-19). The second part of Daniel 9 contains some of the most controversial verses i...
Walking into the Future [Daren Ritchey] from 2021-01-04T16:46:47
Joshua 1:1
Keep the past in the proper perspective. God never wastes words or makes mistakes. He was telling Joshua exactly what Israel needed to learn. Moses’ contribution continues but h...
The Love of God from 2020-12-28T15:13:13
God’s love is much richer and greater than man’s concept of love. We see this in John’s Gospel. John has been called “The Apostle of love.” John is the most unique of the four Gospels. Matthew,...
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The Birth of Jesus from 2020-12-28T15:05:36
Luke 2:1-7.
Luke records the birth of Jesus in just seven verses.
(1:4) “that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.”
Luke is writing hi...
Insignificant, Significant Shepherds from 2020-12-21T15:52:08
The Insignificant / Significant Shepherds
Luke 2:8-19
Daren Ritchey
We have seen that God seems to delight in using unlikely people in unlikely places. We see this again with Luke’s...
Mary of Nazareth from 2020-12-14T15:32:48
Sermon Title: Mary of Nazareth
Focus Scripture: Luke 1:26-28
This morning we are considering Mary in what is often called the Annunciation.
The Virgin Birth [Matthew 1:18-25] from 2020-12-07T14:27:17
Focus Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Daren Ritchey
December 6, 2020
Gospel Shaped People [Bryan Kurty] from 2020-11-30T15:50:43
Titus:1-14
”How do we live as Christians in a dishonest, harsh, selfish culture? How can we survive without adopting those attitudes? How can we live the good life in this situation? These...
Unmasked Love from 2020-11-23T15:44:35
Sermon Title: Unmasked Love
Focus Scripture: Romans 12:9-18
By: Daren Ritchey
November 22, 2020
Daniel: Antiochus Epiphanes from 2020-11-16T16:40:09
Daniel: Antiochus Epiphanes
Focus Scripture: 8:1-27
Series: Daniel: Living Contrary to Culture
Pastor Daren Ritchey
Daniel: From Daniel to Jesus from 2020-11-09T15:34:11
Focus Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28
Message Title: From Daniel to Jesus
Daniel in the Lions Den from 2020-11-02T20:58:42
Message Title: Daniel: The Law of the Medes and Persians
Focus Scripture: Daniel 6:1-17 NKJV
Pastor Daren Ritchey
Daniel: The Testimony of a King [Daren Ritchey] from 2020-10-12T14:06:42
Focus Scripture: Daniel 4:1-17
Daniel chapter 4 is one of the most unusual and amazing chapters in the entire Bible. There is no sweeping prophetic revelation as we have seen and will see...
Daniel: Trial by Fire [Daren Ritchey] from 2020-10-05T18:13:22
Daniel, Living Contrary to Culture
Message #5 – Trial by Fire (3:1-49
We will be considering Daniel chapter 3 the story of the fiery furnace. For those of us familiar with script...
The Time of the Gentiles [Daniel Series] [Daren Ritchey] from 2020-09-28T16:16:50
Daniel, Living Contrary to Culture
Message #4 – The Times of the Gentiles (2:24-49)
On Sunday we will see the first thing that Daniel did when the Lord revealed to him Nebuchadnez...
Daniel: Divine Intervention [Daren Ritchey] from 2020-09-21T14:07:34
Daniel, Living Contrary to Culture
Message #3 – Divine Revelation
The scripture reading is Daniel 2:1-12
This Sunday we will be moving into Daniel 2 in our series Daniel, Livi...
Daniel: Drawing a Line [Daren Ritchey] | September 13, 2020 from 2020-09-14T13:20:43
Daniel gives us the example of the fact that there will be times when we need to draw a line that we will not pass over. Any Christian who is going to live for Jesus will
have to establish cert...
Daniel: Living in Exile [Daren Ritchey] | Sept. 6, 2020 from 2020-09-09T13:37:11
The book of Daniel can show us how to be in the culture but not of the culture and how to be a witness to the culture. Daniel and his friends stayed true to their faith in God while maintaining a p...
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The Enigma of Time (Psalm 90) [Daren Ritchey] | Aug. 30, 2020 from 2020-08-31T13:23:32
We can either waste the time of our lives or we can invest our lives in eternal things.
Psalm 90
Daren Ritchey
'The Coming Reign of Jesus' - Psalm 2 [Daren Ritchey] | Aug. 23, 2020 from 2020-08-24T14:24:49
Our purpose this week is threefold. We want to encourage believers to take heart. We want to challenge Christians to stand. We want to warn unbelievers to flee to Jesus.
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Slovakia Mission Update | Josef Gabor | Aug. 16, 2020 from 2020-08-17T14:30:16
Christian Missionary Josef Gabor provides an update on the work his organization is doing in Slovakia.
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Where is God in a Pandemic? | Daren Ritchey | Aug. 9, 2020 from 2020-08-10T14:26:06
Does the Bible have anything to say in the face of this Coronavirus pandemic? Can the Coronavirus be reconciled with the existence of a loving God?
Romans 8
The Christian's Judgement | Daren Ritchey | Aug. 2, 2020 from 2020-08-03T14:08:23
This is a passage about the death of a believer. We know that Paul faced the prospect of death on a daily basis. Paul was like a soldier on the front lines for whom the possibility of death is an e...
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"The Great Awokening" | Daren Ritchey | July 26, 2020 from 2020-07-27T14:17:55
The Church of Jesus Christ in America needs to pray for a spiritual Awakening not a cultural “Awokening”.
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The Christian's Greatest Comfort and Hope | Daren Ritchey | July 19, 2020 from 2020-07-20T15:39:54
The promise of resurrection is secured by the Gospel: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Are You Sure? [Bryan Kurty] | July 12, 2020 from 2020-07-13T14:37:15
Main Passage: 1 John 2:3-11 ESV
What does it take to make you sure of something?
Evidence? Confirmation? Personal experience?
A drive-through order read back to you for approval?
Social Justice [Daren Ritchey] | July 5, 2020 from 2020-07-06T15:58:28
“At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it?-- Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant, to step the Ocean, and crush us at a blow? Nev...
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Mercy and Justice [Daren Ritchey] | June 14, 2020 from 2020-06-15T18:53:33
There is only one remedy for sin, the blood of Jesus.
Scripture Verse: 1 John 1:1-2:6
Truth and Love [Daren Ritchey] | June 7, 2020 from 2020-06-08T15:56:47
Truth and Love [Daren Ritchey] | June 7, 2020 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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"The Second Great Commandment" [Daren Ritchey] | May 31, 2020 from 2020-06-01T17:14:21
Our remembrance of Jesus submitting to His Father’s will by going to the cross should motivate us to submit to one another as we gather for worship.
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Jesus Speaks to Calamity [Daren Ritchey] | May 24, 2020 from 2020-05-25T14:34:50
Jesus the eternal I AM speaks across time to every generation. The details of our current crisis are different, but the applications are the same.
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The Steadfast Love of the Lord [Daren Ritchey] | May 17, 2020 from 2020-05-18T15:02:38
Scripture Verse: Lamentations 3
Pastor Daren Ritchey
We have no need to worry about tomorrow. The problem is that in our human nature we want to feel that we can handle today and whatever c...
Mother's Day [Daren Ritchey] | May 10, 2020 from 2020-05-11T19:37:59
Contrary to what is often presented in our culture Christianity has had an amazing positive impact upon women. A new era dawned for womanhood with the coming of Jesus. The fact that He was born of ...
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What is going on? [Bryan Kurty] | May 3, 2020 from 2020-05-04T18:22:06
Questions
1. God, why don’t you care about what’s happening?
2. God, why do you remain silent while wickedness prevails?
3. God, how can we trust you when there is injustice all ar...
The Fruit of Peace [Daren Ritchey] | April 26, 2020 from 2020-04-27T14:13:23
The Fruit of Peace - Galatians 5:16-26
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When the Creek Runs Dry [Lou Hileman] | April 19, 2020 from 2020-04-20T14:36:16
God accomplishes great things through great adversity.
Scripture Source: 1 Kings 17:1-16
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ [Daren Ritchey] | April 12, 2020 from 2020-04-13T16:06:42
Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection occurred somewhere around A.D. 30. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians at A.D. 55. That is 25 years from the cross. The earliest source for Alexander’s death is 300 plus ...
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God's Providence & Man's Free Will from 2020-03-30T20:18:23
Knowing how God works through providence can be a source of comfort when we face hardship and sorrow. We don’t know in this immediate crisis what the weeks and months are going to bring. It is like...
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The Providence of God [Daren Ritchey] | Mar. 22, 2020 from 2020-03-24T14:52:33
The Providence of God [Daren Ritchey] | Mar. 22, 2020 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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Gospel Paradox [Bryan Kurty] | March 15, 2020 from 2020-03-16T15:51:44
Pastor Bryan shares the Gospel Paradox and how we are to live in these times of uncertainty, fear, anger and anxiety.
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Jesus' Last Days - Teaching at the Table [Daren Ritchey] | Mar. 8, 2020 from 2020-03-09T20:57:06
Scripture: John 14:15-31
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Jesus' Last Days - The Last Passover [Daren Ritchey] | Mar. 1, 2020 from 2020-03-03T20:29:48
Mark 14:12-26
Lord willing in six weeks we will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. We will be looking at the events of the last days of Jesus on earth as we move towar...
God’s Good Creation [Christian Worldview #6] [Daren Ritchey] | Feb. 23, 2020 from 2020-02-26T13:40:06
Genesis 2:15-25
? The divine design of the family is under attack (18).
God commanded Adam (20) to name the animals as an object lesson. One aspect of being in God’s image is that man was ...
Truth [Christian Worldview #4] [Daren Ritchey] | Feb. 8, 2020 from 2020-02-10T14:08:53
We are in the midst of a series on worldviews. We have been learning the elements of a Christian worldview. We are also considering some of the characteristic of the secular worldviews of our day. ...
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Human Dignity [Christian Worldview #3] [Daren Ritchey] | Feb. 2, 2020 from 2020-02-03T14:20:58
Genesis 1:26-31 (2/2/2020)
Two weeks ago we considered the Christian Worldview concerning human life. I ended that message with this statement. The bodily Incarnation, Resurrection and A...
Mission Possible [Lou Hileman] | January 26, 2020 from 2020-01-27T14:49:35
Focus Passage: John 6:5-12
As we look at the story of the “Feeding of the 5,000” we must be reminded that up...
Human Life [Christian Worldview #2] [Daren Ritchey] | January 19, 2020 from 2020-01-23T15:27:24
Last Sunday we began a new series on “A Christian Worldview.” A worldview is a framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. A worldview is not just a private persona...
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The Foundation of a Christian Worldview [#1] [Daren Ritchey] | January 12, 2020 from 2020-01-13T18:33:50
We look around our world and especially within our own culture and wonder what in the world is happening? We can see that a great spiritual battle is raging on all fronts for the hearts and minds ...
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Focus on Communion [Daren Ritchey] | January 5, 2020 from 2020-01-06T15:21:14
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
In the early church it is apparent that the observance of communion included an actual meal. The believers would eat together which became known as the ...
Assurance [Daren Ritchey] | December 29, 2019 from 2019-12-30T20:09:14
The command Jesus spoke more than any other was “Fear not.” Jesus does not want His disciples to be living with insecurity especially in regard to their personal salvation. Some believe that we c...
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Christmas Eve Message [Daren Ritchey] | December 24, 2019 from 2019-12-30T19:47:57
Christmas Eve Service Message from Daren Ritchey.
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The Impact of Christmas [Daren Ritchey] | December 22, 2019 from 2019-12-23T01:12:28
The Bible does not say that they were three in number, were kings and rode camels. The designation “wise men” is the Greek word magos. The better English rendering is “magi” from which we get our...
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The Unimaginable Claims of Jesus [Bryan Kurty] | December 8, 2019 from 2019-12-09T21:41:32
John presents a fascinating account of the life of Jesus. In chapter 5, we find Jesus making some unimaginable claims which create a critical turning point in John's Gospel and have huge ramificati...
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Sanctification (Saved-Secure-Sure) [Daren Ritchey] | Nov. 24, 2019 from 2019-11-25T15:30:10
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We began this series by considering Jesus’ words to Nicodemus in John 3 that “you must be born again.” We saw that this is the doctrine ...
The Church of the Open Door [Daren Ritchey] | Nov. 17, 2019 from 2019-11-19T13:46:44
The Church of the Open Door [Daren Ritchey] | Nov. 17, 2019 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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Justification (Saved. Secure. Sure)[Daren Ritchey] | Nov. 10, 2019 from 2019-11-12T13:56:25
Last Sunday we looked at Jesus’ words to Nicodemus in John 3 that “you must be born again.” We saw that this is the doctrine of regeneration. Regeneration is a sovereign work of God totally apart...
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Regeneration (Saved. Secure. Sure) [Daren Ritchey] | Nov 3, 2019 from 2019-11-04T14:31:22
When you hear the term, 'born again' what do you think of? What exactly does the term 'born again' mean? The answer to that question is critical when considering this question. The first person in ...
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Meaningful Membership: Community [Daren Ritchey] | October 27, 2019 from 2019-10-28T15:35:18
To download a PDF of the message notes, click here > http://bit.ly/36ddMXq
The concept of community comes from the word koinonia.
The most common English translation found in scripture is ...
Meaningful Membership: Ministry [Daren Ritchey] | October 20, 2019 from 2019-10-22T20:53:20
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Only a true Christian can offer him or herself in a supreme act of worship. Paul in the first eleven chapters h...
Meaningful Membership: Imagery [Daren Ritchey] | October 13, 2019 from 2019-10-14T20:20:07
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Church membership is implied by Paul’s imagery of the body (27).
Paul is the only one who uses the im...
Meaningful Membership: Identity [Daren Ritchey] | October 6, 2019 from 2019-10-07T19:04:39
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Ephesians 1:22-23, “And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the ...
Charitable Giving [Daren Ritchey] | Sept. 29, 2019 from 2019-09-30T19:10
We are responsible to manage what belongs to God not us. This means that when we give to Gospel causes, we are simply giving back to God what belongs to Him in the first place.
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Wise Investments [Daren Ritchey] | Sept. 22, 2019 from 2019-09-23T13:38:48
Are things more important to me than people?
My desire for money can negatively impact my family and my relationships.
Am I collecting more things and finding less fulfillment?
Things d...
Wealth Management [Daren Ritchey]| Sept. 15, 2019 from 2019-09-16T19:03:08
Last Sunday and saw that Jesus is the only infallible financial advisor. Jesus is not teaching buying or giving one’s way into heaven as some believe. Salvation is by grace alone through faith al...
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Safeguarding Assets [Daren Ritchey] | Sept. 8, 2019 from 2019-09-09T20:21:49
A financial planner is a person employed to manage the personal finances of clients. I would like to commend to you the wisest financial counselor of all. His name is Jesus. Jesus does not give ...
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A Biblical Theology of Work [Daren Ritchey] | Sept. 1, 2019 from 2019-09-03T19:59:56
Labor Day historically was a celebration of the American work ethic. Many of the original immigrants to America brought with them a very strong work ethic. This was the result of the influence f ...
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The School of Suffering (Message #4) [Daren Ritchey] | August 25, 2019 from 2019-08-26T14:21:15
One of the keys to living a Christian life in our increasing pagan culture is to have a firm foundation. Jesus illustrated this in Matthew 7:24. The foolish person built their house on shifting s...
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The School of Suffering (Message #3)[Daren Ritchey] | August 18, 2019 from 2019-08-20T13:34:01
Main Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6
Pastor Daren Ritchey preaches his third message in our series, "The School of Suffering"
In the School of Suffering (Message #1)[Daren Ritchey] | August 4, 2019 from 2019-08-14T19:35:20
Romans 5:1-11
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In the School of Suffering (Message #2)[Daren Ritchey] | August 11, 2019 from 2019-08-14T16:16:53
2 Corinthians 12:1-10
The experience of Paul in this passage illustrates the paradox of pain and suffering in the life of the believer. We saw last Sunday the process of suffering in Romans 5....
Isaiah the Harbinger [Dr. Bill Shade] | July 21, 2019 from 2019-07-23T19:02:49
Dr. Bill Shade shows how prophet Isaiah foretold not just who Jesus would be, but how he would be the harbinger of judgement.
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New Hearts - Jeremiah 31:30-34 [Bryan Kurty] | July 14, 2019 from 2019-07-17T20:49:47
New Hearts - Jeremiah 31:30-34 [Bryan Kurty] | July 14, 2019 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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The Imago Dei [Kirth Benson] | June 23, 2019 from 2019-07-13T15:30:14
The Imago Dei [Kirth Benson] | June 23, 2019 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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From Creation to Communion [Bryan Kurty] | July 7, 2019 from 2019-07-10T15:18:43
It's always good to bring a fresh mind and perspective as we gather for communion. In his message this week, Pastor Bryan reminds us, when we gather at the Lord's table... Look to the cross... Look...
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Everybody Plays [Bryan Kurty] | June 9, 2019 from 2019-06-11T16:51:39
God doesn't make some people more important than others. In fact, we are all equal in His eyes. He does give us unique gifts and talents that are to be used to build up His church. Do you know what...
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Looking at Communion [Lou Hileman] | June 2, 2019 from 2019-06-04T20:30:26
Why do we come together to celebrate communion? How has what God has done for us changed about who we know ourselves to be?
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Has God Forgotten to be Gracious? [Bryan Kurty] | May 26, 2019 from 2019-05-29T20:49:44
Has God forgotten to be gracious? I know that on the surface we may think, "of course not, He's God!". But how many times while we are in the midst of suffering and going through hard times do we f...
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What in the world is God doing with Modern Israel? [Tom Huckel] | May 19, 2019 from 2019-05-20T14:55:22
Missionary Tom Huckel from Hananeel Ministries joins us this morning to share his perspective on the place of modern Israel in prophecy.
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Mother's Day: Women of the Church - Lydia [Daren Ritchey] | May 12, 2019 from 2019-05-14T18:38:10
When you don’t know what God wants you to do, do what you know God wants you to do. Acts 16:6-15
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The Evidence of Salvation [Daren Ritchey] | May 5, 2019 from 2019-05-09T13:05:45
The Evidence of Salvation [Daren Ritchey] | May 5, 2019 by Grace Bible Church - Hollidaysburg
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