Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Sermons by Neil McClendon from the Pulpit of Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Sugar Land, Texas, US. Listen to hear God's Word spoken clearly and directly.

Grand Parkway Baptist Church is a religion podcast hosted by Neil McClendon, with 781 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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

  Aug 16, 202641 min

  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

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  How To Maximize The Moment | Matthew 10:16-33 | Pastor Neil McClendon

  Aug 9, 202640 min

  Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church How To Maximize The Moment Matthew 10:16-33 1. There is a purpose for the sending, v. 16 Here Jesus says three things... a)be wise- intelligent, wise b)be innocent- to be unmixed c)beware- to turn your mind or attention to, focus on 2. There is a reason for the experience, v. 18 Two things we have to understand in this verse... a)“for my sake” b)“to bear witness" 3. Practice received speech, v. 19-20 4. Hardship reveals the quality of all relationships, v. 21-22 5. To be Christlike is to suffer, v. 24-25 • Hebrews 5:7-10 Three things about suffering... a)Suffering is a reflection of our identity- “although he was a son...” b)Suffering is painful learning- "he learned obedience" c)Suffering accomplishes things in us that nothing else can- “And being made perfect...” 6. Don’t waste your fear, v. 26-33 Mental worship... 1. Would you consider yourself “unmixed” in relation to evil? 2. What have you learned from your suffering? 3. When is the last time you experienced “received speech?” 4. How has hardship affected the quality of your relationships? 5. What has to happen in your life for you to acknowledge Jesus in any and all circumstances before anybody? 6. Do you waste your fear? If so, on what? Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

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

  Aug 2, 202645 min

  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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  The One Thing That Is Really Important In Life | Philippians 3:12-21 | Pastor Blake Hardcastle

  Jul 26, 202650 min

  Blake Hardcastle, Equipping Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church The One Thing That Is Really Important In Life Philippians 3:12-21 1. Everyone is in assembly v12-13 2. Put on the Press v.13-14 A. Forget past failures. B. Forget your past achievements: C. Strain forward v.13 D. Remember your “why?”v.12 3. Follow Worthy Examples v. 15-19 A. Get an example to follow v.17 B. Be an example to follow v.17 Proverbs 13:20 C. Grieve unworthy examples: v.18-19 • Their end is destruction • Their god is their belly • Their glory is their shame • Their minds set on earthly things 4. Remember the Promise v.20-21 A. Remember how long eternity is. B. Remember what will happen. Mental worship 1. Who do you need to have new hope for because they are still in assembly? 2. What can you address (press on) that will dramatically affect the quality of your life? 3. Who do you grieve because they are wasting their life on the wrong goal? 4. If you were going to follow someone, who would you ask? 5. Where do you turn when you are bored? Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

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  Grounding Behaviors & Formative Experiences | 1 Peter 5:6-11 | Pastor James Perryman

  Jul 19, 202632 min

  James Perryman, Connections Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church Grounding Behaviors & Formative Experiences 1 Peter 5:6-11 1. Bring Yourself Low - Be Lifted Up v. 6 Romans 12:3 Proverbs 25:27 1. 2. Cast all Anxiety on Him - Experience His Care v. 7 3. Watch Out for the Opponent v. 8 4. Endure Suffering v. 9 5. Experience Healing v. 10 Four healing things God Himself does... a)Restore b)Confirm c)Strengthen d)Establish 6. Release Control v. 11 Mental Worship... 1. What anxiety do I need to saddle God with today? 2. What is my theology of suffering? 3. Restore, confirm, strengthen, establish. Which one of these do I need to experience in my current season of life? 4. Where am I currently struggling to release control to a God who cares? Put another way, what past experience is challenging my belief in God’s love or care for me? Be sure to follow us: Instagram Facebook Youtube

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