About the series: Of all ways that God chose to redeem mankind, He chose to send His Son, Jesus, to be the Incarnate God: God in the Flesh. This isn’t just a part of the Christmas story. For believers, He’s with us all throughout our life! About this week's message: Life is not lived on the mountains, but in the valleys. Immanuel is with us when we walk through the valleys in our lives. The key is where we find our strength. Key Phrase: “Blessed are those who strength is found in you.” Psalm 84:...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 408
About the series: Worship is our response, both personal and corporate, to God for Who He is, and what He has done, expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live. About this week's message: Our human tendency is to be all about ME & MINE. What God wants from us is to be about YOU and YOURS, Lord! Jesus sacrificed himself to show us how much we are worth to Him. God-glorifying worship involves sacrifice to demonstrate how much worth the Lord means to us. Key Phrase: “Let us contin...
Nov 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 407
This Series: Worship is our response, both personal and corporate, to God for Who He is, and what He has done, expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live. This Week: Worshipping God is not passive but active. It requires not only a reaction of the heart but some sort of physical response. Whether it’s our heart and/or our body, the picture of worship is of one who is bowing down. Key Phrase: “His worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:24...
Nov 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 406
Welcome to GracePoint Church! This place is filled with a bunch of regular people living in the real world. We’re glad you are here! We believe that all of us are on a journey with God. We want to help you move forward on the path He has for you! We don’t have it all together and we don’t have all the answers, but we can point you to the ONE who does.
Nov 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 405
This Series: Worship is our response, both personal and corporate, to God for Who He is, and what He has done, expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live. This Week: Just as the moon is not the source of light, only the reflection of it, we are all mirrors and will reflect praise and worship upon something or someone. Each worship path leads to a throne. You’re going to give God’s breath to something or someone. Key Phrase: “His worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth....
Nov 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 404
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Peter closes his letter with a gentle admonition to church leaders. The lowest leverage of leadership is one’s title. Too often, ministry leaders “lord” over their ministry out of selfishness, pride, or arrogance. Instead, godly leadership humbly and lovingly serves the ...
Oct 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 403
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Believers, especially today, need to stop worrying about the wicked and start looking at their own behavior and motives behind the behavior and live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Suffering for righteousness is better than suffering for stupidity. It’s time for t...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 402
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Anyone can repay evil with evil. However, living the Alien Life will cause believers to repay evil with blessing. This type of behavior will send shockwaves of blessing to those who witness it. Key Phrase: “On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you w...
Oct 14, 2024•38 min•Ep. 401
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: A healthy, godly marriage is one of the best testimonies for Christ today. Why? Because great marriages are becoming more and more rare. Peter breaks down how to treat your spouse when they are not a believer or not acting like one. Here are practical ways to bless one’s...
Oct 07, 2024•38 min•Ep. 400
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Light is the strongest contrast to darkness. Living as people of the light will draw attention. May we live in such a way that we are living billboards that give great advertisement for our Savior. Key Phrase: “Live such good lives among the pagan that…they may see your ...
Sep 30, 2024•42 min•Ep. 399
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Believers are called to be different. Not weird, but different. Choosing to live differently will appear strange to those who don’t know Christ. However, the Alien Life can become attractive because it is so rare! Key Phrase: “Live out your time as foreigners here in rev...
Sep 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 398
This Series: 1 Peter is written to Gentile believers living in a hostile, pagan culture. Peter points believers to the HOPE they have in the midst of their suffering that is fueled by the HOPE of the return of Christ. This Week: Because of the gospel of Christ, believers are born into a living hope through the resurrection of Christ. The challenge to believers living in a hostile culture is to fix your focus on Christ and your identity found in Him! Key Phrase: “Even though you do not see him no...
Sep 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 397
Welcome to GracePoint Church! This place is filled with a bunch of regular people living in the real world. We’re glad you are here! We believe that all of us are on a journey with God. We want to help you move forward on the path He has for you! We don’t have it all together and we don’t have all the answers, but we can point you to the ONE who does. ____________________________________________________________________________________ • Find us online at: https://www.gracepointkitsap.com Faceboo...
Sep 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 396
Welcome to GracePoint Church! This place is filled with a bunch of regular people living in the real world. We’re glad you are here! We believe that all of us are on a journey with God. We want to help you move forward on the path He has for you! We don’t have it all together and we don’t have all the answers, but we can point you to the ONE who does.
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 395
This Series: Earlier this year we looked at questions God asked in the Old Testament. To finish out this summer, we will look at 4 penetrating questions that Jesus asked in the New Testament – questions that apply to us today. This Week: Words mean things. The meaning of Lord is: 1. a title of honor expressive of respect and reverence; 2. To whom a person belongs about which he has power of deciding; 3. one who has control. Given the weight behind its meaning, to call Jesus your Lord and then no...
Aug 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 394
This Series: Earlier this year we looked at questions God asked in the Old Testament. To finish out this summer, we will look at 4 penetrating questions that Jesus asked in the New Testament – questions that apply to us today. This Week: Many believers are just like the disciples of Jesus – fearful and worrisome. Would Jesus look you in the eye and ask you this question? Key Phrase: “Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:35 -41...
Aug 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 393
This Series: Earlier this year we looked at questions God asked in the Old Testament. To finish out this summer, we will look at 4 penetrating questions that Jesus asked in the New Testament – questions that apply to us today. This Week: It is incredibly easy to find fault in those around us. On the flip side, it is so difficult to see our own faults. If we are honest, this question hits all of us squarely in the heart. Key Phrase: “First take the plank out of your own eye.” Matthew 7:5...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 392
This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. This Week: Someone will little-to-no self-control is still a child. ...
Jul 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 391
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: A wild horse is a danger to himself and anyone near h...
Jul 24, 2024•39 min•Ep. 390
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: Once again, this fruit of the Spirit is rare today be...
Jul 15, 2024•39 min•Ep. 389
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. •This Week: Kindness is how one reacts and interacts with others. ...
Jul 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 388
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: It sure seems like our culture has become unkinder ev...
Jul 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 387
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: Not many of us are naturally patient. We want what we...
Jun 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 386
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: Peace is in rare supply these days. All around us, th...
Jun 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 385
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: We all love to be HAPPY. But happiness is fleeting be...
Jun 10, 2024•39 min•Ep. 384
• This Series: We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit. • This Week: Love is difficult word for our culture to define beca...
Jun 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 383
• This Series: The Trinity is the most difficult biblical doctrine for the human brain to understand: There are 3 distinct aspects of singular Godhead. We can understand God the Father and we can identify with God the Son because we can read stories about Jesus. However, God the Spirit is a mystery to most people. This series will help you understand this amazing Helper that Jesus left for His followers. • This Week: Hearing, "The Lord spoke to me," or "God told me..." can cause some people to q...
May 28, 2024•45 min•Ep. 382
• This Series: The Trinity is the most difficult biblical doctrine for the human brain to understand: There are 3 distinct aspects of singular Godhead. We can understand God the Father and we can identify with God the Son because we can read stories about Jesus. However, God the Spirit is a mystery to most people. This series will help you understand this amazing Helper that Jesus left for His followers. • This Week: The Holy Spirit gives each believer spiritual gifts as the Spirit determines. W...
May 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 381
• This Series: The Trinity is the most difficult biblical doctrine for the human brain to understand: There are 3 distinct aspects of singular Godhead. We can understand God the Father and we can identify with God the Son because we can read stories about Jesus. However, God the Spirit is a mystery to most people. This series will help you understand this amazing Helper that Jesus left for His followers. • This Week: The Holy Spirit gives each believer spiritual gifts as the Spirit determines. W...
May 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 380
• This Series: The Trinity is the most difficult biblical doctrine for the human brain to understand: There are 3 distinct aspects of singular Godhead. We can understand God the Father and we can identify with God the Son because we can read stories about Jesus. However, God the Spirit is a mystery to most people. This series will help you understand this amazing Helper that Jesus left for His followers. • This Week: Before people experienced the blessings of the radio and the microwave, you wou...
May 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 379
