In the various trials of life that test our faith, from where does our joy come? Our joy comes from God; his great mercy toward us in Christ, his work in us to conform us to the image of Christ, and his promise to get...
In a letter designed to encourage believers toward faithfulness to Christ as they experience the tension of living in this world, Peter begins with praise to God. As he praises God for his great mercy toward us, he is reminding us of the basis of...
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...
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 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...
Speaker: Justin Tucker God does not leave us in our sin, but comes to rescue us. We understand the richness of Immanuel when we clearly see how the Bible defines sin. Our response to Immanuel coming to rescue us is faith and worship. Grace Community Church exists...
The sign of a son, conceived and born of a virgin, is realized in Jesus Christ. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Today we hear the account of Jesus’ birth, consider the reality that he is God with us, and rejoice in all that his...
John does not leave us wondering what became of his dear friend Peter who denied Jesus three times. In this final chapter of John, Jesus walks Peter through the process of contrition, confession, and restoration. Here we have a final vision of the greatness and...
