Grace Community Church

Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you—He will never permit the righteous to be moved—so rather than longing for wings like a dove, roll today's stick (Newton reference) onto Him and be kept.

In this deeply personal interview, Pastor Mack Tomlinson recounts his year-long battle with spiritual darkness and chronic insomnia, how the Psalms became his lifeline, and the miraculous moment when God delivered him through a trusted friend's counsel. He offers practical wisdom for pastors facing similar struggles—emphasizing the necessity of preaching God's promises to ourselves—and closes by sharing specific prayer needs for faithful preaching, writing, family, and health in the seasons ahead.

Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 assures believers that Christ's return will be sudden, yet not fearful: as children of light we stay awake, sober, and encouraged, knowing God has destined us for salvation through Jesus. This sermon calls us to live ready, strengthen one another, and share the gospel while there is still time.

Walking through 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, this message shows how the coming of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, and our gathering with Him replace fear with confident hope and motivate holy, brother-loving lives.

The love of Christ controls us—New-Covenant saints gripped by the Spirit see that "one has died for all," so we no longer live for ourselves but press on in Spirit-empowered service, certain the Risen King will soon return.

This sermon explores what genuine brotherly love looks like among God's people, contrasting worldly notions of "angry love" with the biblical call to grace, truth, and sacrificial love modeled by Christ. From 1 Thessalonians 4, it urges believers to live as citizens of the true heavenly city, showing love more and more, walking properly before outsiders, and reflecting the love of Christ until His return.

Also known as: #42 The Greatest of All is the Servant of All In Mark 9:30-41 Jesus reshapes our idea of greatness, calling us to embrace suffering, humility, servant-hearted living, and generous charity. This message exposes pride, lifts up the lowly, and shows that even a cup of water offered in His name draws Heaven's reward.

In John 19:28–30, Jesus declares "It is finished"—the fulfillment of prophecy, the payment for our sin, and the tearing of the temple curtain to give us direct access to God. We trace His past suffering, the present power of those words, and the future victory they secure. May this reminder of Christ's completed work strengthen your faith and send you out with good news to share.