Grace Church of Chapel Hill

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned?

In “Trust the Plan,” Pastor Kendrick Vinar continues our Journey of Grace series by following Paul’s journey to Philippi. Through closed doors, unexpected detours, and worship in a prison cell, we discover how God can work through difficult circumstances to accomplish a greater purpose.

Looking at Acts 16 and the book of Philippians, this message encourages us to trust God’s plan, find joy beyond our circumstances, and keep pressing forward in faith. Even when we can’t see what’s next, we can bring our worries to God and trust His peace, strength, and provision.

God has a plan. Trust the plan. Press into the plan.

We can begin our relationship with Jesus by grace, then quietly slip into trying to earn God’s approval. In this message, Pastor Kendrick follows Paul’s first missionary journey to Galatia and explores the reminder at the heart of his letter to the Galatians: our standing with God rests on faith in Jesus, not our performance.

Discover what it means to live as God’s son or daughter, stand firm in the freedom Christ gives, and walk by the Spirit. If you’re worn out from trying to make everything happen in your own strength, this message is an invitation to lay down that weight and trust God’s grace.

Read along: Acts 13–14 and Galatians 4–5.

In the opening message of our Journey of Grace series, Pastor Kendrick Vinar introduces us to the Apostle Paul and his life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Paul’s story reminds us that no one is too lost, too blind, or too far gone for the grace of God.

Discover why the most important question you will ever answer is, “Who do you say Jesus is?” and learn how to have a story, know your story, and share your story with others.

God created you to live with lasting passion and purpose, not just experience a temporary spiritual high. In this message, Pastor John Mark Hamilton shares how to guard your spiritual fire from unbelief, unforgiveness, comfort, and distraction, and how staying close to Jesus can keep your faith burning brightly.

God has called us to Make a Difference for His kingdom. 

Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you were meant to?

In this message, Pastor John Mark Hamilton unpacks the life-changing truth that God's grace doesn't just save us, it sustains us. Discover how to trade worry for worship, surrender control, and walk in the unforced rhythms of grace that Jesus invites us into every day.