Grace Community Church

Let's talk about physical attraction as it relates to marriage. The Apostle John writes in 1 John 2:15: "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves this world, the love of the Father is not in them." That's a pretty serious charge in Scripture. And John continues: "For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—are not of the Father but are of this world." I start here because, let's face it—we live in a very sensuous and sexified culture. And you and I, as Christians, are people of this culture. A culture that very much exalts, promotes, and appeals to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes—the very things God calls us, as Christians, to renounce, not love.

The profound mystery of Christ and His church: 9 ways Jesus relates to His beloved bride (Ephesians 5:22-33)

A topical, Scripture-saturated call for the local church to pursue Spirit-wrought brotherly love as a visible, distinctly Christian foretaste of the age to come—defining what it is, why it's commanded and urgent, how to practice it through truth-speaking, serving, and meeting needs, why it's difficult because of sin and selfishness, and what powerful fruit it produces in unity, gospel witness, assurance, and readiness for Christ's return.

Christian Submission: Yielding to God's Will in All Things – James 4 lays it out plain: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. That means if you're living for yourself, holding onto sin, or resisting His authority, you're in a dangerous place. But there's hope—James calls us to submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him. This isn't some halfhearted submission; it's a call to full surrender. Are you truly yielding to God, or just going through the motions? Let's open the Word and see what real Christian submission looks like.

What can we take away from Christ putting his fingers in a man's ears?

Paul tells us in Romans 6 that the believer cannot continue in sin—Hunter considers this passage in this sermon.

Counseling, whether formal or in daily conversations, requires wisdom, discernment, and a biblical foundation. Too often, well-meaning guidance can misdiagnose the heart, leading to unnecessary burdens rather than true healing. This sermon explores how spiritual counsel can either deepen despair or bring clarity and restoration.

Jesus was often criticized for spending time with sinners, yet His ministry was marked by compassion, truth, and a willingness to reach those who were lost. In this sermon, Jeff Peterson explores how Jesus, the Friend of Sinners, exemplified love without compromise, calling sinners to repentance while extending grace.