Grace Presbyterian Church - Sermons

In this passage from the Prophet Isaiah we see that God was looking forward to that first Easter long before it ever took place. And with Jesus’ resurrection we too are able to look forward to another Easter to come – the day when God resurrects and...

Getting to God, seeing and enjoying him, and entering into a relationship with him are not simply the basics of Christianity. They are the goal, and what Christianity uniquely offers. The Apostle John's vision in this passage vividly centers us...

If God sovereignly chooses those to whom he shows mercy, then how can anyone be responsible for rejecting Christ. And why even share the gospel? Paul calls us to hold two biblical truths in tension: God is sovereign and Man is responsible.

How is it that children raised in the church can come to fall away from the faith? Has God somehow failed? Paul shows us that God is on his throne as sovereign over all, included who receives his mercy or not.

It matters not how confident we are - we all can suffer from insecurity. Here the Apostle Paul shows us how the love of God gives us a confidence that allays all insecurities.

Many people say that they like Jesus. They like his teachings, the moral life that he led, and how he cared for and loved the poor. What becomes difficult for people is when Jesus claims to be God because it forces them to make a decision. And John’s...

So often we lack the proper perspective when suffering comes upon us. In this passage from Romans Paul helps us attain gospel perspective that causes us to groan with hope.

The salvation that is offered in the gospel is not just forgiveness of sins; it is far more sweet than that. The gospel makes sinners into children of God.

How is it that people change, really change in God honoring ways? St. Paul shows us that the Spirit of Life sets people free in Christ Jesus to live joyful lives that honor God.

Some people like to only dwell on certain parts of Jesus, but not get to know Him completely. The reason is that engaging with all of Jesus disrupts our lives, inconveniences us, and sometimes perplexes us. However, it is only when we encounter all of...

In the face of continuing and growing unrest globally, economically and politically we find ourselves looking for something or someone who can keep us safe. Jesus comes to his world to demonstrate himself the Sovereign King over everything. But he...

Entering the New Year can be a mixture of optimism and fear. It is also a time of setting our hearts to plans and purposes. Psalm 20 directs our hearts for the new year as it points us to God’s king – King Jesus who alone must direct our heart’s...

All of us are walking some path in life. The Christian walk is not always easy but is always joyful when we find ourselves where God is at work. Knowing God’s will enables us to live a life that makes a difference and is pleasing to him.

We all enjoy good news, but the problem is that good news from with in bad news world will never fully satisfy. Thankfully there is a good news from heaven that lasts – a good news of great joy.

Is there ever a point as a Christian when you finally get it? That is sin never again trips you up. Paul shows us that until we die or Christ returns there is a battle waging inside the believer. Thankfully there is hope and help for those who are in...

The gospel brings an amazing reality to the Christian – in Christ believers are released from the burden of the law. This changes everything!

We live in the land of the free and the home of the brave, so it is no surprise that Paul’s words come as a shock – until Christ sets you free you are a slave of sin. Most Christians affirm this truth, but what we need to know is that we have been set...

Christians don’t just want forgiveness of sin, we desire freedom from sin. God has given both to his children. God has united us to Christ so that we truly died to sin and have come alive to God in Christ.

Paul shows us the condition mankind is in and that our greatest need isn’t a great example to follow but a hero who can bring us a victory. Jesus Christ, the second Adam, delivers the faithful into the kingdom where grace reigns.

The gospel has a powerful effect. It means that salvation – past, present, and future – has come upon God’s people. And because of this work of grace we are to be hope-filled rejoicers.