Grace Fellowship Sermons

Promises are declarations to do or not do something. Given people are unable to control life circumstances, a promise is more like a wish or strong desire. Promises made by God are different. Promises made by God are better related to a guarantee - something will happen because God will make it happen.

Often, we think that worship is bound to the act of singing - we “worship” the Lord. Worship is much more than an expression in song. As we know who God is and trust Him, joy is the natural overflow. Worship is simply the recognition that God is the reason for our joy. Today, we will see this principle in the life of Mary and discover three reasons for Mary’s song of worship.

People are naturally self-oriented, but we crave happiness and joy that flows from a God-centered orientation. Today, we seek to uncover a way forward - how happiness and joy flow from finding our identity and purpose in the work of the Lord.

Victory is “an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.” We naturally confirm our idea of victory in the realm of sports or personal goals being achieved. The resurrection of Jesus focuses us on the most significant victory ever conceived of, unrivaled in depth and scope. Today, we will remember HIS VICTORY.

Last week we began to explore the announcement of Jesus' birth. Luke contrasts the messaging and reaction of Zechariah and Mary; through it, we find what faith looks like in a person's life. Trust in God doesn't mean you understand everything about a situation; it means trusting the One who does understand. Today, we will continue our exploration.

Trust always involves two objects or entities. For example, when a person sits, they are showing faith in a chair. When a person works for an employee, they believe they will be paid according to their agreed pay. We all place our trust or faith in people and things every day. Out of all the things we could struggle to trust, why do we struggle to trust God? We will explore this question today.

Trust always involves two objects or entities. For example, when a person sits, they are showing faith in a chair. When a person works for an employee, they believe they will be paid according to their agreed pay. We all place our trust or faith in people and things every day. Out of all the things we could struggle to trust, why do we struggle to trust God? We will explore this question today.

As we began to explore last time, we tend to believe that good people get good things in life; we are hardwired to feel this way. However, we all know there are no exceptions to the reality that living involves physical or emotional pain. Today, we explore how even "good people" go through dark days and that God’s grace is always the basis for our hope.