A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Philippians 3:12-16, Paul uses an athletic race as a metaphor for the Christian life. He admits he is not yet perfect or finished, but he keeps running forward—forgetting the past and straining toward the goal—because Christ has already claimed him. He urges believers to stay focused and live by this same truth.
A message from the series “Special Sermons.” In John 10, Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd and the gate for the sheep. He contrasts His loving protection with false leaders and hired hands who abandon the flock. Jesus declares that He willingly lays down His life to save His sheep and give.
A message from the series “Special Sermons.” Psalm 121 is a song of trust in God as the ultimate guardian and keeper. It affirms that true help comes from the Creator of heaven and earth, who never sleeps, protects against all hazards day and night, and preserves the human soul through every journey of life.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Pastor Gary will be talking about God’s Faithfulness, The Failure of God’s Majority, and The Focus of God’s Minority.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Gary will be giving a message talking about Caleb, a man of dedication, a man of example and a man of vision.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” “A Broken Heart for a Dramatic Call” focuses on Nehemiah 1, where Nehemiah learns about the broken walls of Jerusalem. He responds with deep grief, fasting, and prayer, which leads him to risk his life to ask the king to let him rebuild the city.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Nehemiah 1:5-11, Nehemiah offers a model prayer when hearing of Jerusalem’s distress. Often outlined as having six or seven vital ingredients, this prayer combines reverence, personal and corporate confession, and reliance on God’s unchanging promises to anchor his bold request for favor.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Nehemiah 2:1-10, Nehemiah’s sadness before King Artaxerxes leads to a silent prayer. The king grants him permission, safe passage letters, and timber to rebuild Jerusalem, demonstrating God’s providential favor despite immediate opposition from local officials.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” arrives in Jerusalem, rests for three days, and secretly inspects the broken-down city walls at night. He then rallies the Jewish leaders, shares how God and the king supported him, and proposes rebuilding the walls. When local officials mock them, Nehemiah boldly declares that God will give them success.
A message from the series “Dr. Gary Bassham Sermons.” Pastor Gary will be speaking on learning how it is a necessity of people and the unity to do God’s work.