August 25, 2024

Sunday Worship

Bible Study 10:00 A.M.

Morning Service 10:45 A.M.

Wednesday Worship 7:00 P.M.

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Our messages can be heard on www.hurricaneroadgracechurch.com

It is requested that all children four and under stay in our nursery so there will be no distractions during the preaching of the Gospel.

CALL TO WORSHIP

AMAZING ELECTION

Words by Frank Tate

Amazing love, God chose the dead

In Christ our hope and Head.

Chosen by God ‘ere time began

To receive life again.

Elect not for some good in me

I know that cannot be.

Despite of all my sin and shame

Christ stood to bear my blame.

Amazing blood was shed for me

Upon Golgotha’s tree.

Blood shed to pay the law’s demands.

And loose all of death’s bands.

Amazing mercy from on high

For I deserve to die.

Mercy that brings salvation nigh

To such a wretch as I.

(Tune: “O for a Thousand Tongues” p. 46)

Todds Road Grace Church will be hosting a conference next weekend, Aug 30 – Sept 1. Scheduled speakers are Donnie Bell, John Chapman, David Eddmenson, and Gabe Stalnaker.

Other upcoming conferences

Kingsport Sovereign Grace Church, September 27-29.

Millsite Baptist Church, October 11-13.

The Lord willing, next Sunday, Pastor John Chapman will be here to preach for us.

WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT? – Isaiah 52:1

I am sure that every preacher of God’s sovereign grace has asked the same question that Isaiah asked. We ask the question even though we know the answer. All of God’s elect will hear and believe the gospel. Everyone who the Father chose to save, will hear and believe the gospel sooner or later. “He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.” (John 8:47) Everyone who was chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and given life in the new birth by the Holy Spirit will hear the Word of God preached both lovingly and submissively.

Pastor

WOE TO THE MAN BY WHOM THE OFFENCE COMETH

“Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!” (Matt 18:7)

I know that no believer can expect to avoid trouble, heartache and affliction from this world. I also know that one day God will punish those who have offended His children. I know those offences come from the hand of man by the will of God, but I also know that I do not want to be the one who offends God’s children or puts a stumbling block in their way. I don’t feel that way because I don’t want God to punish me. I feel this way because I desire to honor my Heavenly Father and I don’t want to make this life harder than it has to be for any of His children.

Pastor

FAITH, THE GIFT OF GOD

Before any sinner can or will come to Christ, he must be born again. Faith is the result, not the cause of the new birth. That faith by which we receive God's salvation in Christ is the gift of God. "Salvation is of the Lord," in its entirety! It is not of works at any time in a believer’s life. God will never be brought into debt by the works of any man. He will never owe a blessing; it is all of grace. Faith in Christ is as much the gift and work of God's free grace as election, redemption, and regeneration. If you believe, it is because God has given you faith (Phil. 1:29). You "believe according to the working of his mighty power" (Eph. 2:19). Faith is not the work of the sinner's imaginary "free will". Faith is the gift of God's sovereign grace, the result of God's operation upon the heart. "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

Pastor Don Bell

CHRIST IS MY DOCTRINE

Every religion that holds to, stands on, and promotes their doctrine, HAS MISSED CHRIST.

If my religion is based on the actual 7th day of the week, I’ve missed CHRIST MY SABBATH!

If my religion is built on speaking in tongues, I’ve missed CHRIST MY WORD!

If my religion is dependent upon my works, I’ve missed CHRIST MY AUTHOR AND FINISHER!

If my religion stops at me being baptized in a pool of water, I’ve missed CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED!

Pastor Gabe Stalnaker

A sure way to stir up self-righteousness in my heart is to compare myself to others. A sure way to suppress self-righteousness in my heart is to quit looking at what others are doing and compare myself to Christ.