Grace Fellowship Sermons

As we continue in our special series from 1 Peter, we see how Peter encourages his readers to BE who they ARE. They have been made holy and the imperative is to BE holy. This has tremendous implications in disciple-making. How we relate to one another INSIDE the church is going to be the “practice field” where we perfect our holiness walk. And when we walk in holiness—especially in the face of sharp opposition from unbelievers—the fame of God is amped up…to 11!

We will continue to examine the first phase in the ministry of Jesus. During these 18 months, Jesus reveals the foundational qualities of His character and priorities; qualities that make Him the Savior we need.

The time after Jesus’ temptation has often been overlooked and underdeveloped in comparison to other time periods in the life of Jesus. However, it was during these first 18 months in which Jesus reveals the foundational qualities of His character and priorities; qualities that make Him our Savior.

Though each person is a unique individual, it is also true that each and every person is a member of one original family. This morning, we will take a look at the history of that original family to see how it should inform each one of our unique individual lives.

We are continuing with our special series, “INDICATIVE and IMPERATIVE” from the first letter of Peter. The author appeals to his readers that since they have been made holy, they now must BE holy in the way they live their lives and especially as they relate to unbelievers. In today’s passage, we follow Peter’s command for a wife to be submissive to her husband with a mandate for husbands to live with their wives according to knowledge, to honor their wives in a specific way, and to not let their failure to do so hinder their prayers.

A silent dictator lurks in the shadows of our minds every day - fear of what people think about us. Whether fear comes in the form of a whisper from a friend or the roaring critique of a group on social media, it can stifle authenticity and enslave our souls. As always, Jesus unraveled the tendrils of fear and shows us how to live courageously, authentically, and free from the tyranny of unhealthy validation.

In life, there are two types of people: those who see themselves as stewards of God and those who seek control as if they are God. At a deeper level, this distinction also reveals who we worship. Today, we'll delve into this dynamic through the lens of the second temptation faced by Christ.

If Jesus was just another man, just another son of Adam, who he was and how he lived really doesn't matter. However, if he was a different kind of a man, a different and better kind of Adam, who he was and how he lived may be the only truth that can ever show you who you really are. Today, we will look to Jesus and find out who we were made to be.

In our world, one's identity involves one's name, face, birthplace, and social security number. For Jews, their genealogies were woven into the fabric of their identity, providing a rich tapestry of connections to their past, their people, and their faith. Today, we will explore the genealogy of Christ and discover how Jesus line reveals not only his historical lineage but also his unrivaled qualities in being the Messiah of God.

A certification is a credential granted to an individual to validate their expertise, knowledge, and skills in a specific area or field. It signifies that the person has met the standard(s) set by an organization, educational institution, or governing body. Today, in part 2, we will continue to see how Jesus’ was certified on earth and in heaven in both His identity and mission as Savior for the world.