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In a message from Luke 12:13–34, Greg uses Jesus’ parable of the rich fool to challenge where we place our security: in the “barn” of possessions or in God who provides. He explains that barns today look like bank accounts, retirement funds, insurance policies, property, and accumulated goods—things we can steward wisely but that cannot hold our lives or guarantee tomorrow. Jesus’ warning about greed is framed as believing “more” can give what only God can give, and the teaching continues into Jesus’ command not to worry, since both greed and anxiety seek safety apart from God. Pointing to birds and lilies, Greg emphasizes God’s care and asks whether what others need may be sitting in our barns, calling believers to share. The message concludes with “Fear not, little flock,” urging trust in the Shepherd, not the barn.

Greg explores what it means for humanity to be created in the image and likeness of God. While Scripture condemns idols made to represent God, God chose humanity to bear His image and represent Him within creation. Yet sin has distorted that calling. Instead of allowing God to shape us into His image, we often try to reshape God into our image by deciding what is best, determining how God should act, and putting God on trial when He does not meet our expectations. Greg points to Jesus as the perfect image of God and explains that through Christ, God is restoring His image in us, transforming who we are and how we treat others who also bear His likeness. He closes with a personal challenge: Will we allow God to remake us in His image through faith, repentance, confession, baptism, and godly living, or will we continue trying to remake Him in ours?

Where is Your Happy Place? Greg asks viewers to consider their “happy place” (home, ballgames, golf, fishing, beach, mountains) and connects the idea to Eden, noting that a Hebrew word that sounds like “Eden” means “happy.” He argues Eden was the ultimate happy place because of God’s presence, yet Eve chose to take the fruit after the serpent questioned God’s word and promised something better. The message applies this to how people pursue temporary sources of happiness, referencing Ecclesiastes and Solomon’s search for meaning, which ends with “Fear God and keep His commandments.” The speaker emphasizes that a truly happy place is not a location but a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, whose blood provides forgiveness and restores harmony with God in every area of life.

In a message on Genesis 42, Greg highlights the theme of secrets through Joseph’s brothers, who still hide the truth from their father and don’t realize Joseph—disguised as an Egyptian official using an interpreter—can understand their conversation and hear their guilt. He connects this to a personal story of overhearing Greek bus drivers and to World War II’s Enigma machine, where Germans believed messages were secure but were deciphered. The lesson is that God understands the “language of the heart,” knowing motives behind thoughts and not being impressed by religious vocabulary. Using Ananias and Sapphira as an example of deceptive words, he urges honesty before God and warns against forgetting who is listening. Finally, he addresses lingering guilt, emphasizing that forgiveness through Jesus removes guilt.

Father’s Day Sermon: Imperfect Dads, God’s Bigger Story (Jacob & Joseph) In a Father’s Day sermon at Clarksville Highway, Greg thanks the church for “Donuts with Dad,” appreciates hearing children during worship, and reflects on the difficulty of preaching on Mother’s and Father’s Day because of mixed emotions. Using a favorite hat’s memories and a ChatGPT-generated image of Jacob, Joseph, and his brothers, he turns to the Genesis story and the pattern of imperfect fatherhood in Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and even Joseph. He highlights Jacob’s favoritism, Joseph’s bad report, and Joseph’s dreams, noting Jacob “kept the matter in mind” despite not understanding God’s plan. The sermon urges fathers not to “wallow in mistakes,” emphasizes that God works through brokenness and uses imperfect families, and calls everyone to pursue God, find Jesus before trying to fix themselves, and return to the Father like a prodigal.

Called Back to Bethel: Leaving Compromise, Embracing a New Identity Greg reflects on how believers can drift into compromise and how God, as He did with Jacob in Genesis 35, calls His people back to “Bethel,” a spiritually significant place of renewal. He describes personal “spiritual markers” (baptism, marriage, moments of God’s presence, hospital prayers) and parallels them to Jacob returning to Bethel to put away foreign gods, purify himself, and change garments—images connected to repentance, baptism, and being “clothed with Christ.” He emphasizes God’s protection over fear and force, and highlights Jacob’s renewed name “Israel” as a reminder that God fights for him and reaffirms His covenant promises. The message closes by urging listeners to consider their spiritual direction, identity, and God’s persistent call to come back home.

Jostling at Jabbok (Genesis 32): Alone, Struggle, and Transformation In this episode, Greg teaches from Genesis 32, “Jostling at Jabbok,” where Jacob, fearful of meeting Esau and his 400 men, sends his family across the river and is left alone. The lesson emphasizes that God often does formative work in isolation, contrasting modern distraction and constant noise with the spiritual necessity of solitude. Jacob wrestles through the night with a man later described as God, who could have ended the struggle at any moment but allows it until daybreak, then dislocates Jacob’s hip, renames him Israel, and blesses him. The struggle is presented not as punishment but transformation, producing surrender, dependence, and a lifelong limp as a reminder. Jacob names the place Peniel, “face of God,” and the episode ends by urging listeners to consider how encountering God changes them and to respond.

I Married Who?? This message explores the biblical story of Jacob expecting to marry Rachel after seven years of service but waking up to find he has married Leah, using the irony of deception in dim light to show how life often defies our plans. It highlights Leah as the overlooked and “hated” one, yet God sees her, opens her womb, and through her children—especially Judah—advances the promise leading to David and ultimately Jesus. The speaker connects Jacob’s shocking “Leah moment” to modern experiences of disrupted expectations in careers, health, relationships, and dreams, and compares the disciples’ confusion at the cross to our inability to see God’s purposes in the moment. The episode invites listeners to ask how God is working, seek prayer, and trust God to put the puzzle together.

Mother’s Day: Rebekah, Trusting God’s Promise Without Taking Control (Genesis 27) Mother’s Day: Rebekah, Trusting God’s Promise Without Taking Control (Genesis 27) In this Mother’s Day sermon, Greg turns to Genesis 27 to examine Rebekah as a “messed-up mother” who heard from God but tried to secure God’s promise through deception. Rebekah knew the prophecy that “the oldest will serve the youngest,” yet when Isaac prepared to bless Esau, she intervened so Jacob would receive the blessing, revealing a struggle to trust God’s process. The message explores how parental concern can drift into interference and highlights the hidden cost of control, noting that Rebekah may never have seen Jacob again after sending him away. The sermon emphasizes that God’s promises aren’t dependent on perfect families, urges parents to release what only God can carry, and points to Jesus, the Son, who receives and shares the blessing without manipulation.

Greg compares spiritual danger to an unlocked door left unnoticed in an otherwise safe nightly routine, and to mindless phone scrolling that lingers on unhealthy content. He connects this to 2 Samuel 11, noting that when kings went to war David stayed in Jerusalem, became idle and isolated, paced on his roof, saw Bathsheba, inquired about her, and followed a progression from sight to thought to desire, leading to adultery, pregnancy, and murder, despite Uriah being one of David’s elite fighters. The message stresses that people can be less vigilant in comfortable “castle” settings, confusing rest with idleness, and need community accountability, guarding influences, and intentional time to disconnect and refocus on God. It closes with an invitation to pray, seek support, or respond to Jesus through repentance and baptism.

Greg recounts Michal watching from the window as David brings the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem with national rejoicing. Michal, identified as Saul’s daughter, watches from a window and despises him for “uncovering” himself by acting like a common servant rather than a king. David replies that he worshiped before the Lord who chose him above Saul, and says he will humble himself even more, prompting a challenge to viewers: are they worshipers participating before God or spectators sitting critically at the window, held back by pride, hurt, fear, or concern for appearances? Are you a worshipper or a watcher? 00:00 Opening Question 01:16 Ark Returns to Jerusalem 03:50 Six Steps Sacrifice 04:58 Uzzah Incident Recap 08:08 Worship After Disappointment 09:15 Linen Ephod Meaning 12:06 Michal Watches Window 14:23 Confrontation and Motives 19:23 Chosen to Worship 22:08 Spectator or Worshiper 24:28 Decently and Orderly

In this sermon, the speaker argues that believers shouldn’t “fight fair” because facing Satan on equal terms is not a fair fight, using David and Goliath to show the wisdom of knowing strengths, weaknesses, and God-given training. David rejects Saul’s armor, chooses five smooth stones, and uses a sling as a skilled long-range weapon rather than engaging Goliath’s close-combat advantage of size, age, and experience, trusting God who delivered him from the lion and bear. The message shifts to spiritual warfare: the most vulnerable person is the one who doesn’t realize they’re in a battle, and Christians don’t fight with worldly weapons. Instead, Scripture repeatedly calls believers to flee temptations like sexual immorality, idolatry, quarrels, and the love of money, keeping danger at a distance and resisting the devil by submitting to God.

Lord Jesus: The Resurrection That Changes Everything This sermon focuses on the two words “Lord Jesus,” noting that while “Jesus” was a fairly common name meaning “to save,” Luke first pairs the words “Lord Jesus” only after the resurrection in Luke 24: the women find the tomb empty of the body of the Lord Jesus. The speaker highlights Luke’s usage patterns in Luke and Acts and shows how the resurrection prompted the early church to proclaim Jesus not merely as a man but as Lord and Christ, uniquely raised never to die again. He connects this to salvation, living hope, and the call to view life through eternal realities rather than temporary pursuits, asking listeners whether Jesus is simply a historical figure to them or truly “Lord Jesus,” and urging a personal response.

The Days of the Lord: Lessons from Joel In this video, we explore the concept of 'days of the Lord' as illustrated in the book of Joel. From locust plagues to modern events like 9/11 and COVID-19, these significant days remind us of life's fragility. The speaker contrasts natural disasters with divine interventions and explains how Joel interprets such events as calls to return to God. The video also delves into prophetic imagery and the significance of repentance and salvation. Special attention is given to Joel's prophecy as a bridge to the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of making the right decision in the 'valley of decision.' 00:00 Introduction: Life-Changing Moments 00:24 Historical Days of the Lord 03:41 The Locust Plague in Joel's Prophecy 03:50 Understanding the Hebrew Text of Joel 04:30 Impact of the Locust Plague 08:32 Modern-Day Analogies 11:38 Divine Wake-Up Calls 14:50 God's Intervention in History 17:13 The Positive Side of the Day of the Lord 22:23 The Ultimate Day of the Lord 26:07 The Valley of Decision 27:34 Conclusion: Call on the Name of the Lord

The Unfathomable Faithfulness of God: Lessons from Hosea's Story In this episode, we explore the profound narrative of the prophet Hosea and his marriage to Gomer as an object lesson illustrating God's unwavering covenant love for His people despite their unfaithfulness. God asks Hosea to live through the pain, betrayal, and anguish of an unfaithful spouse, reflecting the divine heartache and steadfast love God feels for His people. Hosea's story, including the symbolic names of his children, serves to teach us about God's justice, mercy, and hope. We delve into the concepts of covenant versus contractual relationships and how God's faithfulness transcends human actions. The episode challenges us to examine our own faithfulness to God, highlighting the choice between being a faithful spouse to God or chasing after fleeting earthly desires. 00:00 Living the Message: Hosea's Unique Calling 01:58 Hosea's Family as a Divine Symbol 02:44 The Significance of Hosea's Children 04:40 God's Covenant Love and Human Unfaithfulness 09:31 The Pursuit of Relationship: Contract vs. Covenant 18:32 Christ and the Church: The Ultimate Covenant 26:47 Choosing Faithfulness: A Call to Commitment