Grace Church Southwest

In today’s sermon, Pastor Drigger's confronts one of the greatest threats to our spiritual well-being: hurry. Drawing on the Parable of the Great Banquet and Romans 12:2, he unpacks how our modern society's pattern of "hurried consumerism" and digital addiction has left us living on the shallow surface of our own lives. We are often so distracted by the pace of life that we end up making excuses and missing out on God's invitation to true rest.

If you are feeling exhausted by a culture that prioritizes speed and productivity over deep reflection, this message provides a roadmap to help you slow down, reclaim your attention, and find soul-deep refreshment.

Where does true worship happen? Long before and long after ancient pilgrims journeyed to sacred temples seeking comfort and relief, Jesus revealed a revolutionary truth: genuine worship doesn't depend on a physical building, an earthly priesthood, or a sacrificial system.

In this message on John 4:19–24, Pastor Lucas Shipman explores how the risen Jesus transforms our understanding of worship. Drawing from historical insights, Psalm 51, and the gospel message, we discover that God doesn't look for external rituals—He desires a broken and contrite heart, inviting us to worship Him in spirit and in truth. Tune in to explore what it truly means to fix our hearts on the risen Savior.

Jesus did something completely unexpected—He cursed a fig tree for being fruitless, even though it wasn't fig season. Was He just hungry, or was there a deeper, more urgent message for His followers?

Join Pastor Dan Teekel for this week’s message, "All Leaves...No Figs," as we unpack this strange and powerful moment in Mark 11. By tracing the rich biblical imagery of the fig tree through Song of Songs, 1 Kings, and Jeremiah, Pastor Dan reveals the profound danger of looking the part without actually bearing spiritual fruit.

What does your handling of money say about your view of God? Pastor Dan preaches on Matthew 6:19–24 in a sermon titled “Financial Atheism,” confronting the temptation to live for Christ in every area except our bank accounts.

What does it mean to welcome the true King? In this episode, Pastor Dan Teekel looks at Mark 11:1–11 to explore the powerful moments leading up to the Triumphal Entry. Diving into the deliberate preparation behind Jesus' arrival, we uncover the deep prophetic significance of His choice to ride on a donkey—a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy from Zechariah 9:9–10 and a echo of the Ark of the Covenant's history.

Join us as we break down what it means to declare His kingship today, moving past the surface-level celebration to truly recognize the righteous, victorious, and humble King who comes to proclaim peace to the nations.

What does true greatness look like in the Kingdom of God?

In this episode, Pastor Dan Teekel dives into Mark 10:35–52 to unpack "The Upside-Down Kingdom". Through the lens of the disciples' own struggles with entitlement and selfish ambition, we explore how easy it is to let worldly ideas of authority creep into our faith.

Join us as we contrast our human desire for status with the ultimate example of Jesus—the Sacrificial King who came not to be served, but to serve. Packed with challenging questions about surrender, wonder, and everyday service, this episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to truly follow Christ.

What happens when the titles, identity, and status we fight for in this world collide with the call of Jesus? In this episode, Steven John dives into Mark 10:17-34, exploring the story of the rich young ruler. Join us as we examine what it truly means to surrender our earthly credentials, re-evaluate what we hold dearest, and follow Christ wholeheartedly.

Are we reading Scripture to find legal loopholes, or to discover who God is and what He calls us to do?

In this episode, we dive into Mark 10:1-12 to confront a difficult question the Pharisees brought to Jesus regarding divorce. Moving past their self-focused legalism, Jesus points us back to God’s original design for marriage and warns against sclerocardia (the hardening of the heart). Join us as we look at how marriage is designed to mirror the stunning reality of the Gospel, and how Grace Church approaches this topic with a compassionate, biblical stance on the painful realities of adultery, abuse, and abandonment.