When a congregation gathers on the Lord’s Day to read from a portion of the Bible and give its attention to what is read in the form of a sermon, what is happening? From one perspective, it seems obvious what is happening. One man is standing...
This Sunday, Grace Community Church began a new sermon series in the book of 1 Peter. On the podcast, Justin and Scott discuss what they hope our congregation gains from this grace-filled letter. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday...
Today we begin a sermon series in 1 Peter. We don’t get past the opening greeting without being encouraged by the truth of the gospel that attends our way as sojourners in this world. We find here the reason to praise God for his great...
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” -Ephesians 6:18, NLT That’s the way Paul concludes his teaching on how Christians engage in the spiritual battle that rages on until Christ...
This Sunday, Scott challenged us to be constant in prayer (Romans 12:12). On this week's podcast episode, Justin and Scott discuss how God responds to prayer, and how prayer helps us draw near to Him. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply...
As Christians and as a congregation, let us hear and heed the call to be constant in prayer. As we pray, let us trust in the love, wisdom, and power of God; entrust ourselves, our circumstances, and others to him; ask him in Christ’s name,...
The life of a Christian is best lived praying. The work of a congregation is best done praying. To pray is a command, a necessity, and an encouragement to our faith. Praying is a way of life. As such, it calls for our whole self and...
The promise of the presence of Christ did not end when he ascended to heaven. He said he will be with us to the end of the age. Christ has given us his Spirit to be with us, to live in us, and to give...
The birth of Jesus did not end the sorrows and sufferings in this life, nor does God spare his children from them. But the followers of Christ do enjoy the sure hope that God is with us. In all things God is fulfilling his purposes...
Speaker: Michael Kelley God is with us by His Spirit, but His presence is not passive. Through His Spirit, God is continually making us more like Jesus. Like fire, the Holy Spirit purifies, comforts, and illuminates His people. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people...
