All of Scripture has been given through divine inspiration by the Holy Spirit. God has given us this gift as a light in our dark world, showing us which way to go. Christians are called to pay close attention to Scripture, building our lives on...
During July we are reposting previous Words of Grace on the topic of prayer. We hope these posts will encourage you in your prayer life. Also, in July we will gather each Wednesday evening for Teach Us to Pray, a time of teaching and corporate prayer....
The rich grace of God by which he saved us also supplies everything we need to grow in godliness. Today, we consider what God has granted us by grace, and how we build on our faith. The earnestness with which Peter reminds the church of...
During July we are reposting previous Words of Grace on the topic of prayer. We hope these posts will encourage you in your prayer life. Also, in July we will gather each Wednesday evening for Teach Us to Pray, a time of teaching and corporate prayer....
This week, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of acknowledging the existence of our true enemy while remaining hopeful in the work of Christ. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to...
The command to humble ourselves is based on the promise that God gives grace to those who do so. Humility is a posture of mind and heart that is consistent with the reality that God is Lord. It is an attitude toward God and others....
“Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another… Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God.” -1 Peter 5:5,7 Everyone wants to be humble, but no one wants to be humbled. To be humble can imply that we humbled ourselves, which makes us feel good. We love...
“Feed my sheep,” Jesus said to Peter just before he ascended into heaven. Peter carried out his ministry to the sojourning and suffering congregations with these words ringing in his ears. Now, he is passing the exhortation on to elders who will do the same....
The local, on-the-ground, up-close-and-personal nature of the Christian congregation is where the action is. The New Testament epistles affirm that reality and give instructions for this kind of life together. I’ll admit that I’m wired to love being at home, with my home church, and in...
This week, Justin and Scott consider how a healthy congregation helps during times of suffering. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these...
