Sermons
Pastor Josh White walked us through nine reasons why God calls us His flock — and what it means for us as members of Grace Bible Church of Phoenix.
Pastor Josh White explores what Scripture actually teaches about judgment — and why "don't judge me" isn't the spiritual shield we think it is.
When the world turns against you for following Jesus, Peter says: expect it, and rejoice. Pastor Josh White walks us through 1 Peter 4:12-19 and what it means to endure suffering as a Christian.
When the countdown to Christ's return is always running, how do we wait well? Pastor Josh White walks through 1 Peter 4:7–11 and gives us three measurable commands: think right, love fully, and serve faithfully.
Pastor Josh White unpacks why biblical community matters so much — and what happens when you compress months of growth into a single week on the mountain.
What does it take to endure suffering without giving up? In 1 Peter 4:1-6, Pastor Josh White walks us through four mental weapons every believer needs to stand firm when life gets hard.
Peter gives us two ways to arm ourselves for spiritual battle: be willing to die for our faith, and focus on God's will rather than our own pleasures.
What if there was a layer of reality most of us never see? Pastor Josh White explores the spiritual realm and fallen angels in this challenging sermon on 1 Peter 3.
Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him — three times Peter denied knowing Jesus. In this powerful story of restoration, Pastor Brent Wilson shows us how Jesus lovingly addresses our failures and calls us back to shepherd His people.
Using the rotisserie oven illustration of "set it and forget it," Pastor Josh White walks us through the Old Testament sacrificial system and reveals what Christ accomplished once and for all. A powerful message on the finished work of Christ and why we can stop adding to what he has already done.
Pastor Josh White walks us through 1 Peter 3:13-22, showing us a strategic plan for living faithfully when facing opposition. When following Jesus costs you something, you need a plan—not a reaction.
Pastor Josh White walks us through 1 Peter 3, giving us practical strategies to face suffering head-on rather than fear or avoid it.
What does it truly mean to live the good life? Pastor Josh White unpacks 1 Peter 3:8-12 to reveal three commitments that lead to the life God intends—not accumulation, but a restored relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Pastor Josh White challenges us to examine what we fear — and whether those fears are keeping us from obeying God's commands. Drawing from Genesis 12, 1 Peter 3, and Malachi 3, this message is a call to trust God's unchanging character and step out in faith.
On Mother's Day, Pastor Josh White walked through Scripture to show that God values human life at every stage — even before conception, even when we couldn't defend ourselves, and even when we were enslaved to sin. A powerful reminder that all life has purpose because its Creator has not finished with it yet.
Pastor Josh White walks through 1 Peter 3:1–7 to unpack God's design for marriage — three specific responsibilities for husbands and wives that, when lived out, become a powerful testimony to the world.
Three weeks after Easter, Pastor Josh White asks the question many of us feel but rarely voice: Now what? Discover how 1 Peter 2:24 connects Christ's resurrection to everyday life, and why the church exists for good works.
Pastor Josh White reminds us that the resurrection is more than a celebration of the past — it's proof that God's plan is only halfway done. Jesus is coming back, and He's preparing a place for us.
GBC Phoenix stepped back two thousand years to experience the Last Supper through a powerful dramatic presentation — followed by Pastor Josh White's teaching on why Jesus submitted to the cross, even when twelve legions of angels stood ready to intervene.
Peter invites us to follow in Christ's steps — not by earning salvation, but by learning how to live from the One who died. Three lessons from Jesus' words on the cross: a forgiving heart, staying on mission, and selfless love.
What does your work say about your faith? Pastor Josh White walks through 1 Peter 2:18-25, showing how our work ethic is one of our greatest gospel testimonies — and how suffering for doing good draws us into God's grace.
Pastor Brent Befus unpacks Ephesians 4:11-16 to show that God's Plan A for changing the world isn't a solo operation — it's the church community, equipped with gifts, building each other up in truth and love.
Pastor Josh White walks through 1 Peter 2:13–16 and Romans 13, challenging us to think differently about submission to authority — not as blind obedience, but as trust in God's design. Using the 'babysitter' metaphor, Josh shows how God has placed authorities in our lives for our good, and calls us to seek the welfare of those around us even when we disagree with the rules.
In 1 Peter 2:9-10, Pastor Josh White challenges us to see that salvation isn't only for us — it's through us. We've been saved to proclaim the excellencies of God to a world sitting in darkness.