I wonder if Jesus’ teaching on the good shepherd in John 10 seems relevant to today’s church. With all the challenges we are facing culturally, politically, and theologically, the image of a shepherd holding a furry little lamb doesn’t appear to hold much by way of instruction...
A secondary issue from Sunday's sermon is the subject of fear. How can fear drive people into unhealthy patterns? The Pharisees had fear that drove them in John 9, and that same fear can drive us today. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify,...
We are spiritually blind and therefore we cannot see our sin and our need for a Savior. We do not comprehend who Jesus is and the salvation he gives. But Jesus himself heals us and gives us sight. With new eyes to see, we come...
Michael Kelley preaches on John 9:1-12. Jesus does not shy away from human suffering. In so doing, Jesus shows us that suffering is real and complex, but also that it can be a window through which we see the work of God. Grace Community church exists...
Don’t let the title throw you. I don’t mean “leaving church” as in finding another one. Or leaving church to never attend again. By “leaving church,” I mean being sent out after the weekly gathering of the congregation to live for God’s glory in the...
Jesus is at the core of all we do. In this week's podcast, Justin and Scott consider how this truth from John 8 shapes us as Grace Community Church strives to be a healthy congregation. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply...
Two things are happening in this passage. Jesus is leading the discussion to the revelation that he is the eternal Son of God, the “I am” who existed before Abraham and all others. And, Jesus is exposing the false assumption of the people that they...
Last week, I wrote about preparing for church. This week, let’s think about attending church. There was a day when I didn’t give much attention to why and how I went to church. Looking back, I would say the reason I attended church was because that...
In John 8, Jesus tells us to abide in the truth. What threats are there to our faith as we live in this world? Justin and Scott tackle this question on this week’s podcast. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the...
The human soul is enslaved to sin. Jesus is the Son who sets the captives free. Remaining in Jesus' word is the evidence of belief, the essence of discipleship, and the way to walk in the freedom he gives. Grace Community church exists to build spiritually...
