I'll Be Honest
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I'll Be Honest is a media ministry that is part of Grace Community Church of San Antonio, TX (gccsatx.com). We are seeking to publish Biblical Christian Videos on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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- The Art of Giving Right Rebukes · 36 minThe Bible commands Christians to rebuke one another, but how we give correction matters just as much as what we say. In this sermon from 1 Timothy 5:1–2, Jeff Peterson examines…
- Recovering Awe of God · 13 minCan you tremble before God and still run to Him for refuge? In Episode 14 of A Walk With Mr. O, Stuart Olyott explores the fear of the Lord, the tenderness of God, and the awe…
- When You Doubt and Feel Unworthy · 12 minWhy do Christians still struggle with doubt? How can sorrow and joy exist together? Should feeling unworthy keep you from communion? In Episode 13 of A Walk With Mr. O, Stuart…
- Getting Your Eyes Off Yourself | A Walk With Mr. O · 13 minIn episode 12 of A Walk With Mr. O, Stuart Olyott encourages us to get our eyes off ourselves and serve the Lord by caring for others. A simple visit, an encouraging…
- A Life Of Prayer: Alone With God And Together (A Walk With Mr. O) · 12 minIn Episode 11 of A Walk with Mr. O, Stuart Olyott discusses the importance of prayer, both alone with God and together with His people. Why is prayerlessness so common, and what…
- Your Weak Faith Does Not Weaken God’s Promise · 45 minIf God cannot lie, why did He confirm His promise with an oath? This message explores how God’s unchanging purpose, promise, and oath give struggling believers strong…
- Understanding a Good Man’s Fall · 43 minHow can a godly man fall into shameful sin—and is there hope for recovery? In this sermon from Luke 22, Nathan Rages examines Peter’s denial of Christ, the danger of…
- How to Have Perfect Peace · 48 minCan Christians enjoy sustained inner peace even in a stressful and troubled world? Nathan Rages examines three biblical promises of peace from Isaiah 26:2–4, John 14:27, and…
- Can a Great Preacher Still Be Unqualified? · 43 minCan a man be a gifted and powerful preacher yet still be unqualified to lead Christ’s church? Examining the qualifications in 1 Timothy 3, this sermon warns against allowing…
- Peter Failed Christ—But Jesus Wasn’t Finished With Him · 20 minHave you ever failed the Lord so badly that you wondered whether He was finished with you? Peter knew that crushing guilt, yet two simple words—“and Peter”—revealed the tender…
- Did Paul Really Say Women Can’t Teach Men? · 37 minWhat does the Bible actually teach about women learning, teaching, and exercising authority in the church? In this sermon from 1 Timothy 2:11–15, Jeff Peterson examines Paul’s…
- The Dangerous Burden of Man-Made Christianity · 43 minWhat happens when Christians begin carrying rules and burdens that Christ never gave them? From 1 Timothy 1 and 2 Corinthians 3, this message examines the right and wrong use of…
- Peter Never Thought He Would Fall This Far · 49 minPeter never imagined he could deny Christ—but his self-confidence left him unprepared for temptation. This sermon shows the danger of trusting ourselves and the mercy of Christ…
- Q&A: What Do Your Daily Devotions Actually Look Like? · 33 minIn this panel discussion, several brothers share what their private devotional lives look like, how they seek communion with God in Scripture and prayer, and how Christians…
- Brother Saul: The Radical Grace of God's Adoption · 53 minIn this sermon on Acts 9:10-19, we explore the profound theological weight of two simple words spoken by Ananias: "Brother Saul". Moving from a bloodthirsty persecutor of the…
- The Darkest 6 Hours: What Jesus Really Felt on the Cross · 44 minIn this message, Mack Tomlinson takes us deep into Psalm 22—the autobiographical cry of Jesus on the cross. Discover the four specific agonies Christ endured during those dark…
- Spiritual Recovery From Lukewarm Christianity · 55 minIn this sermon on Revelation 3:14-22, we explore what it takes to experience spiritual recovery from lukewarm Christianity. It addresses the subtle ways believers drift into…
- Why Satan Demands a "Skin for Skin" Faith · 53 minThe Book of Job brings us face-to-face with the difficult truth of God's absolute sovereignty over both the good and the evil we experience. When severe adversity strikes, it is…
- When Satan Accuses You, Christ Defends You · 53 minThis sermon from Zechariah 3 shows the believer’s great hope in Christ when Satan accuses and conscience condemns. Though Joshua the high priest stands clothed in filthy…
- Danger of Judging God by Your Emotions · 28 minPeter thought he knew his own heart better than Christ did. But pride made him resist the very words meant to prepare and humble him. This sermon warns against letting feelings…
- Is It Unloving to Rebuke Bad Doctrine? · 52 minWhy do pastors sometimes speak directly against false doctrine? In this Bible study from Titus 1, Jeff Peterson explains why elders are required to hold firm to sound doctrine…
- Modesty: A Biblical Approach · 54 minA biblical sermon on modesty from 1 Timothy 2:9–10, showing that modesty is not mainly about man-made rules or outward control, but about godliness, self-control, dignity, and…
- Jesus Teaching the Proud What Humility Really Is · 44 minIn this sermon from Matthew 20:17–34, we see how Jesus responds to pride—not with harshness, but with humility, patience, and mercy. While His disciples argue over greatness…
- Practically Cultivate Fellowship With God · 48 minIn this sermon on Psalm 19, Ryan Fullerton shows how God speaks through both creation and Scripture, calling every person to hear His voice. He explains how the Word of God is…
- The Wrath of God and the Christian Life · 47 minHow does the wrath of God shape the way a Christian lives? This message explores how a right understanding of God’s wrath—seen in Scripture and ultimately borne by Christ on the…
- It Left Them Speechless (Yes, Even Peter!) · 38 minOn the mountain, Jesus’ glory breaks through as Moses and Elijah speak with Him about the cross. A cloud descends, fear grips the disciples, and the Father declares, “This is My…
- The Stench of Spiritual Pride · 48 minThe stench of spiritual pride is seen in the rich young ruler’s confidence in his own goodness. He believed he had kept the commandments and needed only one final step to secure…
- Stop Tripping Your Brother: Love That Refuses to Hinder · 38 minIn Romans 14:13–23, Paul moves Christians beyond “don’t judge each other” to a more Christlike call: use your freedom in a way that protects other believers. This sermon explains…
- What Jesus Is Doing in Heaven Today (And Why It Matters) · 49 minJesus didn’t only rise from the dead—He ascended, was enthroned, and reigns right now. This sermon looks at what Christ’s rule in heaven means for everyday believers: your…
- The Most Powerful Two-Word Prayer in the Bible: “Help Me” · 50 minJeremy Walker preaches from Psalm 109 and presses the simple, desperate petitions of verse 26—“Help me, O LORD, my God… save me according to Your mercy”—as language God gives His…
- How to Live the Christian Life · 44 minFrom Titus chapter 2, Stuart Olyott unfolds what it truly means to live as a Christian — not merely to be one. Using vivid illustrations from history and everyday life, he shows…
- How Do You Know You’ll Make It? The Shepherd Who Never Lets Go · 47 minIsaiah 49 shows the Servant of the Lord—Jesus Christ—speaking and being spoken of as the merciful Shepherd who gathers sinners, frees prisoners, and leads His flock through a…
- The “Foolish” Cross That Shames Human Wisdom · 50 minThe world calls the cross foolish—but God saves through what looks weak. This sermon opens up Paul’s argument that Christ crucified is God’s wisdom and power, cutting down human…
- How the Church Can Help Singles Find Godly Spouses · 58 minRyan Fullerton | Part 2 | After weeks in Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7, Ryan Fullerton turns to Ephesians 5 and asks how a local church can actively help single Christians who…
- Is It Better Not to Marry? Jesus’ Teaching on Singleness · 56 minMatthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7 raise honest questions about marriage, singleness, desire, and calling. In this sermon, Ryan Fullerton walks through Jesus’ words on “it is better…
- Wrong Counsel at the Worst Time · 6 minA young man under deep conviction seeks spiritual help, but his uncle gives ruinous counsel—minimizing sin and soothing the very conscience God had awakened. Distressed by this…
- Never Thirst Again: How Jesus Satisfies Every Longing · 35 minFrom the woman at the well in John 4 to Jeremiah’s “broken cisterns,” this sermon shows how Jesus alone gives living water that truly satisfies—spiritually, intellectually, and…
- Could Unforgiveness Be Blocking Your Prayers? · 46 minIs unforgiveness secretly blocking your prayers? In this message from Mark 11:22–25, we look beyond “Do I have enough faith?” and ask a deeper question: “Am I holding on to…
- What Did Jesus Mean by “Believe You’ve Received”? · 48 minIn this sermon from Mark 11:20–25 (Part 1), the preacher unpacks Jesus’ words about faith that moves mountains, exploring the tension between bold belief and humble submission to…
- When Politics Becomes an Idol: A Warning to Today’s Church · 11 minThere is yet another form of backsliding that must be mentioned, especially since many in our present age have been overtaken by it: an eager and consuming involvement in…
- The Sin That Thrives Under a Religious Mask · 7 minAnother common form of backsliding is through love for the world. It is not unusual for those who once seemed zealous, affectionate, and devoted to God to gradually lose their…
- A Pastor's #1 Piece of Advice for the Next Generation of Leaders · 13 minIn a walk with a seasoned Christian mentor, a young leader asks for wisdom on three crucial areas of life: What is the single most important piece of advice for the next…
- The Rare Beauty of Honesty Before God · 50 minBob Jennings | January 22, 1997 | In 1 Corinthians 5:6, Paul urges believers to cleanse themselves of “the leaven of malice and wickedness” and to embrace “the unleavened bread…
- The Extent and Motive of Forgiveness · 50 minWhat does it mean to forgive “from the heart”? Walking through Matthew 18:21–35, this message shows the extent of Christian forgiveness (70×7) and the motive that makes it…
- Confession of My Hurtful Preaching in the Past · 6 minIn this sermon excerpt, Jeff Peterson admits that at times his preaching may have been too harsh, leading believers to wrongly question their salvation. He asks forgiveness for…
- Become a Man of God? Forget It! | A Walk With Mr. O · 14 minMr. O shares how our deepest yearnings point us to Christ, the reality of walking with Him day by day, and why true godliness isn’t something we can manufacture.
- The Poor Counsel of Job's Friends · 41 minIn this message from the book of Job, we look at the response of Job’s three friends who came to comfort him in his suffering. While they began with sympathy and silence, their…
- Evangelical Obedience: Serving Christ Out of Love, Not Legalism - A Walk With Mr. O · 17 minWhat does evangelical obedience really mean, and how does it shape the way we live out our faith? In this conversation with Mr. O, we explore obedience to Christ as a thankful…
