Grace Presbyterian Church - Sermons

What does it look like to have an encounter with the living God? What does it feel like when Jesus shows up in your life? In John 3, we learn that when Jesus comes into your life, it can initially feel disordering and destabilizing. But Jesus...

The priestly garments found in the Old Testament was a foretaste of how Christ, the ultimate high priest, was going to clothe all his beloved. The clothing is more beautiful today than it every was in the Old Testament.

For many, our work consumes the majority of our waking hours. And for the Christian, work is more than just a career--it is a sacred calling from God. Yet, it is in our work that we are most tempted to draw our ultimate sense of meaning and worth--our...

In our natural state we compare ourselves to others and trust in ourselves for righteousness. But God only accepts the humble who know their sinfulness and need for mercy.

There are many events in our world that cause us to say, “is God really in charge?” These are the places that cause the most doubt in our communities and in our hearts. But what if there is a king who is coming to make these places right? How would...

In the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, Jesus describes the seeking heart of God for the lost. God is a seeking God who rejoices when the lost are found, and Christ’s followers must therefore be a seeking people who rejoice when the lost...

Living for Christ and his kingdom is hard. Kingdom growth seems slow and insignificant. In the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven Jesus help us to see the kingdom of God from a heavenly perspective.

Forgiveness is really hard. We’d rather limit our obligation to forgive or harbor resentment rather than do the hard work of forgiving others. But Jesus shows us another way – the way of the cross.

Our world is full of opportunities for fleeting pleasure, but where can I find a deep contentment that isn’t tied to my circumstances? Writing these words from prison, Paul is nonetheless overflowing with gospel joy and shows us how we too can...

In this passage, Jesus gives three quick parables. Two we like. One we tend to struggle with. But with all three together, Jesus shows us that the kingdom of heaven is so valuable that we will do anything to enter it now before it is too late.

Most people who listened to Jesus came to him with preconceived notions as to who he was, and so they listened to him according to how they wanted to hear him. People continue to miss the message Jesus wants to convey. But why? It has to do with what...

Many people think that Christians have it all together and are completely assured of their faith. Thus, those who doubt and have questions feel unsafe, unwelcome, and as if they are lesser. But the good news is that Jesus loves skeptics and doubters...

We often think of prayer as a cold formality or an afterthought, but we are to turn to God through prayer in every dark and bright season of life.

Anchored by the hope of Christ’s return, we are to be patient as we endure suffering.

James warns his readers concerning the woes of wealth, for we are tempted to misuse the wealth in which God entrusts us to use for his glory.

Is your life lived in sync with God’s purposes and plans? James helps us to see that our lives take on an eternal glory when we plan according to the will of God.

Our desires naturally oppose God and his commands, making us enemies of him and his family. If we are humble before God, his grace allows us to draw near to him and live peaceably within his family.

We all desire community. We need it. But it's one thing to know we need community, and another to know how to go about seeking it. If you've ever hurt someone you love, or you yourself have been hurt, then you know there's a lot more...

Seeing isn’t everything. We must understand what we see. Jesus helps Mary Magdalene understand this when he visits her at the empty tomb.