As Christians and as a congregation, we know that our hope of glory is Christ living in us. For Christ's sake we bear the suffering that comes with making him known to our generation. Text: Colossians 1:24-27 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20180204b.mp3...
At Grace Community Church we often mention the phrase "by grace through faith." In this week's podcast, Justin and Scott talk about the meaning of this phrase and how it is important for our salvation and growth in Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0205.mp3...
This passage says that we are now reconciled to God so that we will someday be presented before him holy, blameless, and above reproach, if we continue in the faith. Paul uses the word "if" not to create doubt in our minds about being reconciled...
This week, Scott and Justin talk with one of our members, Taylor Combs, about his Bible reading and the Sunday morning sermon. They discuss the importance of being a healthy church who see themselves as pilgrims in progress, and how to be a welcoming congregation...
When God, in grace, changes our minds from hostility toward him to repentance and faith in him, we become worshippers. When God opens our eyes to see that our reconciliation to him is based on the saving work of his Son, we become worshippers of...
Looking back at Paul's prayer in Colossians 1, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of prayer, and ways we can pray for the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0122.mp3...
In this prayer, Paul is looking back on the cross of Christ and the conversion of these Christians; for that, he gives thanks. He also looks ahead to the day of Christ's return and to what these Christians will need until then; for that, he...
In this week's podcast, Justin and Scott reflect on Sunday's sermon and talk about the reputation of the church. How do we make sure we don't conform to the world, but seek to have a good reputation in the community? What are the signs that...
The church in Colossea was known for its faith in Christ, love for one another, and hope of heaven. May this be our reputation in our city in the years ahead. Text: Colossians 3-8 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20180114.mp3...
This week we began a new series in the book of Colossians. How does the gospel help us shift from thinking about "me" to "we," and from "us" to "Christ"? If a church made these shifts, what impact would that have on the health and...
