We are sinners. Every one of us. That’s the truth, but we still stumble over that truth. It’s still hard to grasp and hard to accept. John shines the light on our human struggle with sin in 1 John 1:5-10. He calls out the wrong choices people make regarding the sin in their lives, and he follows each wrong choice with a right choice. He explains God’s will and provision for us as we grapple with the problem of sin. As we study these verses this weekend, judge for yourself where you are regarding...
Apr 14, 2024•40 min
Join your GCC family as we continue to celebrate the truth that JESUS IS LORD! We will begin a new sermon series this weekend that will take us into the riches of 1, 2, and 3 John. These New Testament letters were written to a group of churches grappling with the fall-out from false teaching and ungodly behavior. These letters were written to bring assurance and certainty to Christians – the assurance that the Christian faith is absolutely true and Jesus is truly the one and only Savior of the w...
Apr 07, 2024•39 min
HE IS RISEN! Jesus Christ is alive! He is the Savior of the World! He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords! Join your GCC family this weekend as we gather in five services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. John 20:1-18 will come alive in our minds and hearts as we see the resurrection through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, and discover the power of His resurrection over sin, death and the powers of darkness in our world. Then, we’ll be inspired to go and tell others the Good News...
Mar 31, 2024•47 min
According to John 19:28-30, at the end of Jesus’ life, he says, “It is finished”—a single word in Greek, but not a single word in meaning. Jesus didn’t say, “I am finished,” “You are finished,” or “We are finished.” Rather, he roared like a lion, “It is finished.” Join us this weekend as we can discover what the finished work of Jesus was on the cross and what it means for us today.
Mar 24, 2024•41 min
What was crucifixion and why did Jesus have to endure this brutal form of execution? This Weekend, we'll unpack the physical and spiritual realities of the cross. What happened to Jesus? What happened because of Jesus? Get ready for a powerful look at the unconditional love that led Christ to the cross, as we continue the unconditional! sermon series on the road to Easter. Reread John 19 as you prepare for this message.
Mar 17, 2024•32 min
The cross is the most enduring symbol of Christianity. Peter, one of Jesus’ most devoted followers, wrote that Jesus himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, “so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed” (1 Peter 2:24). The cross of Jesus Christ is that pivotal point in history, the center of time and eternity, when unconditional love met indescribable suffering, which opened the way for the salvation of all mankind. “By his wounds you have ...
Mar 10, 2024•41 min
This weekend, we’ll meet up with one of Jesus’ best known followers. His name is Peter and we will meet him in one of the most painfully real, yet powerfully life-changing experiences of his life. It’s an experience you may have had, or may yet have, as you follow Jesus. It’s an experience that someone you know and love is having even now. When you discover how Jesus ultimately responded to Peter in this painful experience, you can’t help but say, “What a Savior!” Without a doubt, Jesus’ uncondi...
Mar 03, 2024•40 min
His is a tragic story, and the lessons from his life are sobering. His betrayal of Jesus in the 24 hours leading up to the cross was not an isolated incident. It followed in a long line of sinful choices made by Judas that gave the devil full access to his life. It is indeed a dark tragedy, yet through the darkness, the light of Christ shines brightly. We see the light of Jesus’ unconditional love and grace. To fully appreciate this light, you need to fully experience the darkness of Judas’ betr...
Feb 25, 2024•48 min
This weekend we begin a series of messages that focus on the 24 hours leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross. We will follow Him to the cross and, as we do, we will learn the true meaning of UNCONDITIONAL. Unconditional care. Unconditional compassion. Unconditional service. Unconditional giving. Unconditional kindness. Unconditional forgiveness. Unconditional obedience. Unconditional surrender. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Join your GCC family this weekend as we look at what Jesus meant when, in John 13...
Feb 18, 2024•36 min
We wrap up a six-part series called First Things First this weekend. Over the past five weekends, we have said GCC holds to preaching God's authoritative, inerrant, and infallible Word. That prayer is an essential part of the life and ministry of GCC. We hold to celebratory worship, reaching the next generation, and grace in our relationships. GCC is not called “Judgment Community Church!” It is called ‘Grace Community Church,” and for good reason. Join us this weekend as we conclude our series ...
Feb 11, 2024•44 min
When we look at people, we see them as they are right now and possibly remembering who they were in the past. But do we see who they can become by choosing to follow Jesus? Do we have vision for lives changed by Christ? Join your GCC family this weekend as we dig into John 4 and notice that Jesus had a different vision than his followers, and he took action to correct their vision. Open your eyes to the people around you who need Jesus!
Feb 04, 2024•35 min
Early 20th century devotional writer J. Oswald Sanders wisely noted, “There is always one fact more in every life of which we know nothing, therefore Jesus says, "Judge not." Yet that is precisely what we too often do. Too often, we judge men and women without having all the facts. We assume we know it all when, in truth, our judgments show how very little we know and how very little we care. It is one of the many reasons that God tells us to keep a tight rein on our tongues! Since the first wee...
Jan 28, 2024•37 min
We continue our First Things First series this weekend as we look at our third core value: We are committed to leading children, youth, and young adults into a growing relationship with Jesus. Join us as we study Mark 10:13-16 together and reflect on the powerful truths of that verse. Together, we can remove the hindrances that keep children, youth, and young adults from Jesus. We can and should invest in the present and future of the church!
Jan 24, 2024•34 min
Grace Community Church is where faithful, fervent, and intentional prayer is woven into daily life and ministries. Don’t be surprised when a pastor meets with you that we pray. Don’t be shocked when we start a meeting; we pray. In Church, we pray. Over food, we pray. Before ministry begins, worship starts, and even funerals and weddings, we pray. Don’t be surprised if we pray over you in the hospital, at hospice, or in your home. Prayer is woven into the life of this Church, and we want prayer t...
Jan 14, 2024•42 min
If you want to grow as a follower of Jesus Christ, you need to make certain practices a priority in your life. You need to put FIRST THINGS FIRST, and the very first of those practices is the study of God’s Word. The first value of Grace Community Church is Biblical, life changing truth in preaching, teaching and worship. We are a Bible believing, Bible teaching, Bible preaching church. We don’t worship the Bible; we worship the one true and living God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But we do be...
Jan 07, 2024•44 min
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Dec 25, 2023•29 min
The Christmas story often captures our imagination because it is when the majestic and mundane collide. This weekend, we continue our sermon series, The Journey, as we journey with shepherds. Ordinary, average, and at best mundane, in Luke 2, we find shepherds not in a palace but “living out” in a pasture. Then, out of nowhere, the majestic and the mundane collide. First, an angel appears, then a host of angels, and then the shepherd encounters Jesus Himself. On three occasions, the shepherds co...
Dec 17, 2023•46 min
Do you trust God? Most Christians would give a mighty roar of positive approval to this question. Yes, we trust God. Well then, get in! Jump into God’s will for your life. Surrender yourself wholly and completely to his plans. Follow God with total abandon. Do exactly what He asks you to do and do it without delay! Join me and your GCC family this week as we enter into the lives of Jesus’ parents and learn what it means to trust God – unflagging, unconditional, unreserved trust in God....
Dec 10, 2023•32 min
A large majority of Americans believe in the existence of angels! Christian or not, angels have captivated our imaginations. That said, what exactly do we believe about angels? What do you believe about angels? Join your GCC family this week as we continue THE JOURNEY to the birth of Jesus by taking a deeper look at what God says about angels. It has been a wonderful study in God’s Word and I’m excited to share it with you! #thejourney #advent #christmas
Dec 03, 2023•33 min
We begin this weekend with a man named John the Baptist. John the Baptist was a messenger of God who prepared the way for Jesus Christ who was the Messiah of God. Luke 1:5-25 records the foretelling of his birth and the story is fascinating. Read it. Pay attention to the details as you read it. Then, come to GCC this weekend and be prepared to begin getting your heart ready for Christmas!
Nov 26, 2023•53 min
As Thanksgiving approaches, it's common for us to reflect on what we're thankful for. But this year, let's delve deeper. Join us this weekend as will explore profound questions about faith, gratitude, and our relationship with God. Is He Worthy? We'll dive into Psalm 96 and ask ourselves if we truly believe in God's goodness and worthiness of praise. Do our lives reflect this belief? Are You Welcome? Scripture tells us that everyone is welcome at God's table. Let's understand how this love can t...
Nov 19, 2023•34 min
It can be said that without the Holy Spirit, there would be no “missions”. The great missionary movements of the early church were commanded and appointed by the Spirit of God. The energy behind the missionary work of the church was and still is today, from the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus himself, promised this would happen when he said in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses”….. The disciples had Holy Spirit power then, and be...
Nov 18, 2023•50 sec
Which way should I go? In Acts 16, Paul is stopped from going southwest by the Holy Spirit and blocked from going north by the Spirit of Jesus until finally permitted to go northwest. A. T. Pierson, in his The Acts of the Holy Spirit, says sometimes, we are “forbidden in one direction, invited in another…”. Pierson gave later examples from the history of missionaries: Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) went to India first but was driven on to Burma. William Carey (1761 – 1834) planned to go to Polynesi...
Nov 17, 2023•1 min
This passage demonstrates an amazing way in which the Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers. Those who seek to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit often ask to be shown who in their life God is leading them to seek out. But here, we see the Holy Spirit bringing three men directly to Peter. When considering how God may be moving in your life, be careful to consider who He has recently brought into your life. It may be that the person God wants you to reach out to is already reaching out to you....
Nov 16, 2023•39 sec
Phillip’s exit from a thriving revival to encounter one Ethiopian seeker in Acts 8 must have seemed bizarre. Yet Phillip obeyed God’s prompting. In that divine appointment, the eunuch discovered Jesus. God sees people exactly where they are. What might come from radical obedience to that odd divine nudge you can’t shake? The Spirit may seem to lead you away from fruitful work. But God may want to reach one waiting heart through your availability. Like Phillip, obey even when it makes no sense. S...
Nov 15, 2023•51 sec
This verse gives us two practices that help determine the Lord’s will. First: worship. Worship is not for God’s benefit… He knows how good and powerful He is. Instead, it is for our benefit! We easily forget how good and powerful God is; thus, we often forget who God is. If we don’t know who our God is, how can we discern His will for our lives? Second: fast. When we think of fasting, we often think of fasting from food, but that is not the only item that we can fast from. Are you trying to disc...
Nov 14, 2023•48 sec
Over the past several weeks, we have been studying the Holy Spirit over the past several weeks. We have looked at how the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is the believer’s advocate, helper, counselor, guide, light in the darkness, and prayer warrior, and this weekend, we will discover how the Holy Spirit empowers Christians for ministry.
Nov 13, 2023•37 min
The final week of our Holy Spirit Devotional Series.
Nov 13, 2023•1 min
Let’s be honest! As much as we love the idea of prayer, prayer can be hard work. That’s true when we don’t know what to pray, or when God’s will is a mystery to us. And it is especially true when we are weak, wrung out by whatever decision or distress or difficulty is dominating our lives. I would guess that most of us, if not all of us, have been in that place sometime in life. We are tempted to shut down, give up, just walk away from prayer, but the message of Romans 8:26-27 calls us to PRESS ...
Nov 05, 2023•44 min
Join us as we explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. Our pastors will guide us through Scripture to understand how the Spirit reveals God's truth, empowers us for godly living, and connects us to one another in Christian fellowship. As we dive deeper into the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, these devotions will encourage your faith.
Oct 30, 2023•5 min
