The presence and prophecy of John shows us that God is faithful to his word, that he acts at the right time, that he prepares for the arrival of his Son, and that he calls people to enter into his saving work. Text: Mark 1:1-8 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20181118.mp3...
God's word through the prophet Isaiah is of judgement for the purpose of repentance, salvation through the Lord's Servant, and renewal as the future hope. Once again God's plan put before us in history is pointing to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Our hope is...
The true king over the kingdom of God is Jesus Christ. As kingdom people we receive King Jesus, live under his rule, bear witness to him, and pray. This is our kingdom life until he comes again. Text: 2 Samuel 7 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20181104.mp3...
Our failures create a longing for something more, and leads us to hope in God's merciful plan. Text: Judges 2:11-23 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20181028.mp3...
Deuteronomy tells us that God calls his people to faithfulness through love and obedience. As we live faithfully to him, we give testimony to the nations that there is no God like him, the one living and true God, who is near to all who...
The book of Exodus shows more of God's saving work in the fullness of time. The Exodus event is both God's work in history and a pattern fulfilled in Christ for how we become and live as God's people. Text: Exodus 14 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20181014.mp3...
Genesis gives us "the beginning" of both the plan and the timing of God. The rest of the Bible shows us that each part of God's saving plan is carried out at just the right time. When we come to see this we can find...
The Spirit of God in our hearts is so transformative that we move from seeking self glory to seeking God's glory. This new motivation is behind all we do as Christians and as a local congregation. Our church life is designed to reflect God's character...
Christians and congregations often get discouraged because they perceive the gospel to be weak, and because they know themselves to be weak. But our confidence is in God who shines light in the human heart to see the truth and grace of the gospel, and...
The most famous Christian prayer, called "The Lord's Prayer," is a call for the church to pray for the glory of God on earth as it is in heaven. Text: Matthew 6:5-15 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/20180916.mp3...
