To the troubled disciples, Jesus speaks of more trouble to come. The followers of Jesus will have tribulation in the world. Today, we hear Jesus calling us to face the reality of hardship in the world with the confidence of victory in him. Take heart,...
This week Justin and Scott look at John 15 and discuss God’s pruning in the life of individuals and congregations. 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 address...
In the allegory of the vine and branches, Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure by bringing together the nature of their relationship with him, their mission in the world, and the ultimate priority for which they were called. Disciples of Jesus abide in him...
Also includes John 14:25-31, 15:26-27, & 16:5-15. To the troubled and confused disciples who are contemplating his departure, Jesus gives another promise related to their future as his followers. He promised that the Father would send another Helper to be with them forever. This promise was...
How do we love one another amid differences? Justin and Scott discuss this question and more by looking back at Sunday’s sermon. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we...
When Jesus was with his disciples on earth he kept them together. He corralled, corrected, and connected this group of strong-willed men when they didn’t get along. When Jesus left them, he gave them a new commandment to love one another as he loved them....
Jesus prepared the disciples for his departure by telling them that love and obedience are inseparable. Jesus loved the Father and became obedient to the point of death on the cross. The cross was also a display of love for us. Now, the love of...
Justin and Scott take a look at John 14:1, where Jesus encourages his troubled disciples in the last few hours before the cross. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time...
To his troubled disciples who feared a future without him, Jesus said, “I will come again.” This is the first promise Jesus gave in the Farewell Discourse. If we believe Jesus and his promise, we will find peace for our troubled hearts and hope for...
This week on the podcast Justin and Scott sit down with John Kramp, long-time member and former elder at Grace. They discuss what John has learned over the years and how we learn to contribute to a local congregation. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to...
