Pastor Gary Freel is Senior Pastor at Grace Bible Church of Fresno and sits on the board of the Fundamental Evangelistic Association.
of Fresno, California
Sermons by Pastor Gary Freel
Only the indwelling Spirit will produce these essential virtues as we “walk” in the Spirit!
Essential Christian virtues produced by the Holy Spirit within the believer for godly living
Attempting to determine what the Fruit of the Spirit is, and why it matters?
The magnificence of God’s undeserved favor in our lives is of great importance
The Grace of God is Vitally important in both our Salvation from sin and Sanctification throughout our Christian Life.
Where is the focus of our priorities, values, and treasures? Where should it be?
The Savior’s Birth, Part 3 / A look at the Virgin Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
The Savior’s Birth (Part 2) / The Testimony Mary provides upon learning the Divine Origin of the Child she is carrying in her womb!
The Savior’s Birth / A summary and introduction into the genealogies of Christ recorded by Matthew and Luke
Hosea: God’s Love Determined, Declared, and Displayed (Part 4) / God’s justified condemnation of Israel and the conditions she will experience for the foreseeable future.
Hosea: God’s Love Determined, Declared, and Displayed (Part 3) / God reiterates the condition and circumstances surrounding His judgment about to befall His people, yet all is not lost for they will be restored to right relationship with Him under the New Covenant in the Kingdom Age.
Hosea: God’s Love Determined, Declared, and Displayed (Part 2) / By way of Illustration, God declares that His people will suffer the terrible condition of severance from Him, much as an unfaithful wife’s fate is that of severance from her marriage from her husband.
Hosea: God’s Love Determined, Declared, and Displayed (Part 1) / Introduction to the book of Hosea, personal and prophetic considerations.
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 27) / A final matter of concern along with some concluding admonitions to the Corinthians!
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 26) / A description of the resurrection body we will possess, even those who are “raptured” at the last trump.
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 25) / If there is no resurrection, why be baptized (“identified”) in connection with those who have died? Why subject one’s self to the onslaught of persecution that believers face on a daily basis, if the resurrection is not true?
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 24) / Christ was risen from the dead as the Firstfruits, the downpayment, the guarantee, of our resurrection. If He did not rise from the dead, then neither will we rise in the order specified.
Considering the Church in Cornith in the 21st Century (pt. 22) / The intent of all the gifts, especially the “sign gifts” (“tongues” and “prophesying”) was to “build up” the local body of Christ in communication of divine revelation. With the completion of the canon of Scripture the supernatural sign gifts are not necessary today. Moreover, they are impossible, given the apostles are no longer present today!
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 21) / Without love (“charity”), the ultimate motive for service in the local church, nothing of value is accomplished
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 20) / A a human body has many “parts,” each with a specific intended function, together the parts comprise the body to make one whole/complete. So also, the church “body” has many “parts,” each with specific purposes, yet each necessary to make the local church body whole/complete.
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 19) / Paul’s teaching on “spiritual” gifts, to be used in the church for the building up of the body, not individuals.
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 17) / Paul’s correction of the conduct of the Corinthian believers extended even to their abuse of each other at the Lord’s Table. Here he insists on specific decorum and manners as they “remember the Lord’s death till He come.”
Consider the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 15) / Church ministry is not about self indulgence (as illustrated by Israel in the wilderness wandering), but rather focusing on others and the glory of God in all we do, as did Paul!
The compelling testimony and witness one woman had on her son, and the enduring impact that they have had throughout church history is astounding!
Considering the Church in Corinth in the 21st Century (pt. 13) / Though he was an Apostle, Paul was willing, and often did, forego any privileges inherent in that office for the sake of the gospel being freely presented in absolute sincerity and integrity.