<![CDATA[GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OSHKOSH - Sermons 2025]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:53:26 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[The invisible war]]>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/the-invisible-warOctober 26, 2025
Speaker: Luke Eichstedt
This message primarily focuses on the topic of spiritual warfare in light of the upcoming Halloween holiday. The message explains the origin and fall of Satan using scriptural references from Genesis, Job, Ezekiel 28, and Isaiah 14, contrasting Satan's will with God's sovereignty and victory in Christ. The speaker discusses the enemy's strategies and tactics, emphasizing that while Satan is a defeated foe after Christ's work on the cross, he continues his destructive rampage. Finally, the message covers the nature of spiritual warfare as involuntary, serious, and ongoing, stressing that believers must rely on the whole armor of God and the Word of God for offense and defense rather than their own strength.
]]><![CDATA[Lessons from Joseph That Will Transform Your Faith]]>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/lessons-from-joseph-that-will-transform-your-faithOctober 19, 2025
Speaker: Elder Mike Ratsch
This message focuses on the life of Joseph in the Old Testament, drawing lessons from his experiences for modern spiritual growth. The speaker utilizes the biblical narrative from Genesis, chapters 37 through 45, to illustrate three key themes: the necessity of neutralizing destructive emotions like envy and jealousy, the importance of resisting temptation through dependence on God, and the call for believers to use their spiritual gifts to serve others. Furthermore, the message emphasizes adopting forgiveness as a way of life, using Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers as a powerful example, while also offering practical strategies from various sources to address these spiritual challenges.
]]><![CDATA[The 5-Step Formula for Salvation]]>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/the-5-step-formula-for-salvationOctober 12, 2025
Speaker: Elder Bernie Gaetzke
In this message the speaker uses the concept of the "Romans Road". A set of Bible verses from the Book of Romans that explains the plan of salvation, as the framework for the message. The message is structured around five "exits" representing key steps: No one except God is perfect (highlighting universal sin), Justification by faith (emphasizing that all have "missed the mark"), Death is our destination (addressing the consequences of sin), God's love sent his son to die for our sins (demonstrating Christ's sacrifice), and Eternal life is God's free gift (explaining salvation as a free gift received through faith). The speaker stresses the importance of studying scripture and accepting Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross as the sole means of salvation, rather than attempting to earn it through works, concluding with a final prayer for the congregation and those who are ill.
]]><![CDATA[Salvation by Grace: God's Greatest Gift]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/salvation-by-grace-gods-greatest-giftOctober 05, 2025
​Speaker: Randy Meyer
The core of this message focuses on the importance of planning for one's eternal future and emphasizes that salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ's finished work: His death, burial, and resurrection, as opposed to human works, rituals, or other religious practices. The speaker frequently references the Apostle Paul’s writings in the New Testament and uses stories, such as one about a profane parrot, and personal accounts, including the recent funeral of a brother, to illustrate the necessity of accepting Christ and preparing for judgment. The message concludes with an assurance from Romans 8 that nothing can separate believers from God’s love in Christ Jesus.
]]><![CDATA[Hope That Endures: Walking Forward in God's Strength]]>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/hope-that-endures-walking-forward-in-gods-strengthSeptember 28, 2025
Speaker: Elder Randy Hughes
This message focuses on the theme of hope that endures, which the speaker presents as a crucial component of the Christian faith. The message, drawing extensively from Biblical passages such as Romans 5, Isaiah 40, and Hebrews 6 and 12, emphasizes that true hope is not a fragile emotion or wishful thinking, but a confident expectation rooted in Christ's resurrection and God's promises. The speaker uses personal anecdotes, including the search for a missing brother, and the story of Olympic runner Derek Redmond to illustrate that enduring hope is forged in trials and relies on God’s strength to carry believers through difficult circumstances, rather than their own limited power. The message concludes by listing the signs of enduring hope, such as peace, joy, patience, and a renewed sense of purpose in serving God, encouraging the audience to trust in God's faithfulness and maintain focus on Jesus Christ.
]]><![CDATA[The Widow's Mites: A Gift of Faith]]>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/the-widows-mites-a-gift-of-faithSeptember 21, 2025
Speaker: Pastor Justin Becker
What makes a gift truly valuable in God’s eyes? In this teaching from Mark 12, the speaker dives into the story of the widow’s two mites, a moment of faith that teaches us about generosity, trust, and giving from the heart. Discover why Jesus praised her small offering above all others and how faith-filled giving can leave eternal impact.

Learn how to step out in faith with your time, talents, and resources, and see how God honors even the smallest acts of obedience.
]]><![CDATA[The Heart of Freedom in Christ]]>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/the-heart-of-freedom-in-christSeptember 14, 2025
Speaker: Pastor Dan Wolgast
This message emphasizes that true freedom in Christ comes from a heart-to-heart relationship with God, rather than adherence to a strict set of rules or laws. The speaker illustrates this through personal anecdotes and biblical passages, particularly from 2 Corinthians, highlighting how legalism acts as a barrier that prevents believers from experiencing God's full influence and light. He argues that faith, not works, is the key to unlocking this freedom, allowing individuals to live a life guided by the Holy Spirit and experience an experiential knowledge of God as a loving Father. The message concludes by asserting that many Christians are hindered by self-imposed laws or teachings from others, leading to condemnation instead of the liberty found in a genuine relationship with Christ.
]]><![CDATA[No Recording]]>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/no-recording<![CDATA[Living a Purposeful Life for God's Glory]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/living-a-purposeful-life-for-gods-gloryAugust 31, 2025
Speaker: Elder Randy Hughes
This message explores the concept of living a purposeful life as defined by God's will. The speaker emphasizes that every individual has a unique purpose given by God, intended to bring Him glory. This purpose is not about personal agendas but about aligning actions with Christian values and God's plan, as taught through scripture like Galatians and Ephesians. The message also highlights that God will ultimately accomplish His purpose through believers who faithfully commit to it, despite trials and the devil's attempts to deter them, referencing passages such as Romans 8. The overarching theme is that understanding and embracing one's divine purpose is key to fulfillment and a life dedicated to Christ. ​
]]><![CDATA[Engaging culture with ultimate reality]]>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.gbcoshkosh.org/sermons-2025/engaging-culture-with-ultimate-realityAugust 24, 2025
Speaker: Pastor Tim Board
The message emphasizes the dead serious urgency of cultural engagement from a biblical conviction, asserting that believers have a stewardship responsibility to engage with the world. Drawing parallels to Paul's approach in Acts 17, the speaker highlights the need to understand contemporary culture, identify modern idolatries like secular humanism and youth sports, and engage rather than assimilate or isolate. The core message stresses proclaiming God's holiness and the need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, contrasting true salvation with mere intellectual assent to doctrine. The speaker also warns against wimpy and woke Christianity that compromises biblical truth for worldly philosophies, advocating for a prophetic voice to expose lies and call for a return to God's standards.
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