Grace Bible Church
@gbcob
"Him we proclaim... that we may present everyone mature in Christ." - Colossians 1:28 // Visit us in Bakersfield // 10:45am & 6:30pm
We've created a short feature to welcome you to Grace Bible Church and get to know us. We would love to have you join us on Sunday for worship of our Savior! Learn more at gbcob.org
This Sunday is the end of our "Christmas in July" missionary encouragement and gift campaign - make sure you stop at the table in the church lobby and see how you can bless our missionaries!
"Por qué las lenguas tuvieron que parar" (Jay Street, 20 Jul 2025) gbcob.org/sermon-spanish…
"La sabiduría como máquina del tiempo de Dios" (David Papillon, 20 Jul 2025) gbcob.org/sermon-spanish…
"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:27 (LSB)
If you are new to GBC (or have been attending), we would love to spend a few minutes after the worship service and get to know you THIS SUNDAY. We hope to see you there! gbcob.org/events/guest-g…
"It's not sense- it's not meaning- It's not truth that being communicated by the babble [of tongues] that happens today. It's not a language. That kind of activity today not only conceals truth; it distracts from truth." —Jay Street
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"Why Tongues Had to Stop" (Jay Street, Jul 20, 2025) gbcob.org/sermon/why-ton…
Ladies, be sure to check the church calendar for some exciting dates you will not want to miss! See the Women's Ministry table in the lobby on Sunday for more information and for how you can get involved! gbcob.org/events
How should Christians think about AI and technology? More videos available on steadfastinthefaith.org
"No one gains any ground in understanding truth from a tongue if he cannot understand its meaning." —Jay Street
Nothing but God can satisfy the heart of man. —George Whitefield
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” —Romans 8:1
Thankful for this project to come to fruition. This is not a complicated theology of unity. Rather, it is a functional guide for small-medium churches to a unified, humble, loving, and effective leadership team.
United in Spirit by Steve Swartz | A guide to surviving and thriving in the day-to-day challenges of church leadership. Work through this book as a leadership team or simply read it as a lay person for practical ways to increase unity in the body of Christ.
Newly released from our pastor! Get your copy now and order a few for your church leadership. amazon.com/dp/B0F885K8ZD
United in Spirit by Steve Swartz | A guide to surviving and thriving in the day-to-day challenges of church leadership. Work through this book as a leadership team or simply read it as a lay person for practical ways to increase unity in the body of Christ.
"To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He'll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I'll share." "The Old Rugged Cross" George Bennard, 1913 @HymnsofGrace #275
"Wisdom as God's Time Machine" (David Papillon, Jul 20, 2025) gbcob.org/sermon/wisdom-…
It's a double MISSIONS MONDAY, as we hear from the Stuckys (on furlough in the U.S.) and the Armels working in Colombia (and Venezuela!) Please remember our missionaries in your prayers. Mark Stucky's News: mailchi.mp/104bdc61c65f/s… Santiago Armel's News: mailchi.mp/a4ee3ae2f43b/n…
Should Christians use preferred pronouns? Pastor Steve addresses this and more at steadfastinthefaith.org
THIS SUNDAY 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am Morning Worship Service 6:30pm Evening Worship w/ Baptisms (followed by dessert & fellowship) 2301 White Lane in Bakersfield
"Living life to the fullest only comes when you live with God at its center." —David Papillon
