How do you remain faithful to Jesus in a culture constantly trying to shape you? In Daniel 1, Daniel and his friends are immersed in Babylon without assimilating to Babylon. They seek the good of the city while refusing to compromise who they belong to. In this message, we explore what it looks like to live with humility, confidence, and courage—determining in our hearts to be formed by Jesus while faithfully seeking the good of the city around us.

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? At the conclusion of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:13-29, we explore Jesus’ invitation to follow Him through the narrow way – a life not marked by simply being inspired by the words of Jesus, but by putting His teaching into practice and obeying the will of the Father. Jesus shows here that obedience starts with knowing God and being known by Him. That outward expressions of religion are no substitute for an inward transformation of heart and for real intimacy with God Himself. From this place of intimacy, we are then invited into obedience – to participate in God's Kingdom work here on the earth.

In one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible, Jesus says, “Do not judge.” Does that mean Christians should never confront sin or speak truth? In this message from Matthew 7:1–6, we discover that Jesus isn’t calling us to moral relativism or harsh condemnation; He’s calling us to humble discernment. Learn how to remove the “log” from your own eye, approach others with gentleness, and become someone who restores rather than condemns. This message will challenge the way you think about correction, relationships, and the transforming power of God’s grace.

Anxiety has become one of the defining struggles of our generation. We worry about our finances, our relationships, our health, our future, and countless “what ifs.” But what if anxiety isn’t just something to manage? What if it’s pointing us to something deeper?

In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus doesn’t simply tell us to stop worrying—He reveals why we worry and invites us into a different way of living. By looking at the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, Jesus reminds us that our Heavenly Father knows what we need and calls us to seek His kingdom first.

In this message, we’ll explore:
Why anxiety is often a symptom of misplaced trust.
What Jesus really means by “Do not worry.”
How seeking first the Kingdom reorders our hearts.
Practical ways to cultivate daily trust in God’s faithfulness.
No matter what you’re carrying today, Jesus offers something greater than certainty about tomorrow—He offers the presence of a faithful Father.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25–34 (CSB)
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Our guest teacher Danny teaches from Matthew 6 to show how Jesus cares about our inner life. Danny teaches us how Jesus wants our inner life to inspire our outer actions, but helps us resist the acting or performing that Jesus was correcting around him.

This week, Max teaches on one of Jesus' most revolutionary teachings: loving your enemies.

As we continue teaching through the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:21–30, we explore Jesus's call to become people whose hearts match their actions. David teaches rather than settling for outward obedience, Jesus invites Kingdom People to examine their desires, pursue reconciliation over anger, reject lust at its source, and use imagination for good.

As we continue in our teaching series through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us the charge to be "Salt and Light" as Kingdom People. Emma teaches us what it means to give people "a taste of God" as salt and "live as a light" just as Jesus is the Light of the World.

What does life in the kingdom of God actually look like? In the Beatitudes, Jesus paints a surprising portrait of the people who belong to His kingdom. They are poor in spirit, mournful over sin, meek rather than self-promoting, hungry for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, and committed to making peace. These qualities may seem weak in the eyes of the world, but Jesus calls them blessed.

In this message, we’ll explore how the Beatitudes are not merely a list of virtues to achieve, but a vision of the kind of people Jesus forms by His grace. As followers of Christ living between the arrival of the kingdom and its future fulfillment, we are invited to embrace the tension of the “already and not yet” and become people who make the kingdom visible wherever we go.

In our final regular episode before the summer break, we reflect on the Spiritual Gifts series and the tension it created within our church family. Why did this series feel both encouraging and challenging? What does it look like for Grace City to become a community that is activated in the power of the Holy Spirit while remaining grounded in love, wisdom, and healthy community?

Then we discuss a practical framework for understanding spiritual power through four key elements: Authority, Gifting, Consecration, and Faith. Together, we explore how spiritual gifts fit into a larger picture of discipleship, why fasting and consecration still matter today, and how faith can shape the environment where God's power is displayed.

Most importantly, we discuss how these practices draw us toward hearing God, walking in humility, and helping others. Whether you're still processing the series or wondering how to take your next step, this conversation will encourage you to pursue a deeper and more active life with the Holy Spirit.