For four weeks, we have been considering the mission of Jesus to Samaria recorded in John 4. This mission reveals much about the grace of God toward sinners, and how that grace shapes a church. Go back and read the account (John 4:1-42). Notice the three...
This week, Justin and Scott sit down to discuss how Jesus’ discussion about worship in John 4 shapes us as a congregation. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we...
A woman asked Jesus where the proper place of worship is. Jesus answered by telling her who the true worshippers are. True worshippers are those who worship the Father in spirit and truth. Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit and makes us spiritually alive. From...
This Sunday at Grace, we will take up John 4 and once again hear the words of Jesus to the woman of Samaria. We will focus on what Jesus has to say about true worship. Spend some time this weekend reading John 4:20-26 and pray for our...
This week, Justin and Scott discuss how John 4 shapes and directs our congregation in our city and around the world. 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...
Jesus offers living water and invites us to ask him for it. The living water metaphor is all through the Bible and prominent in the Gospel of John. From it we understand that Jesus is offering cleansing from sin, spiritual life that begins now and...
This month on our parenting podcast, Jason, Savannah, and Josh discuss the importance for students to have faith-based relationships with adults. The Families at Grace Podcast seeks to equip and encourage parents as they apply the gospel in their homes. Each episode is hosted by Josh...
The account of Jesus in Samaria is a journey to the final declaration that he is the Savior of the world. Along the way we hear him offer the living water of eternal life to all who drink from him. Jesus calls for true worshipers...
Some of Jesus’ most well-known words were spoken in an unlikely place--Samaria. The location of his words is as instructive as the words themselves. In John 4 we hear Jesus say that he gives living water, and everyone who drinks from this water will be satisfied...
John brought a word of clarity to a dispute over religious rituals and ministry success. The point of all ritual and the purpose of all ministry is the increase of the glory and grace of Jesus. He must increase. Today we ask the Lord for...
