Grace Fellowship Sermons

We live in a culture addicted to applause. "Success" is tallied in likes, followers, and a polished image that pleases everyone. But Jesus does not measure success by applause-He measures it by faithfulness to the Father. Today, we will explore a radically different definition of how to be great.

Doubt is not the opposite of faith—it is the very place where faith is tested and proven. In today’s text, John the Baptist, though bold and faithful, wrestled with questions about Jesus. Christ’s response shows us that faith isn’t measured by having no doubt, but by what we do with doubt.

Today we will watch as Jesus stops a funeral procession and turns a moment of deep sorrow into one of new life. In raising a widow’s only son, He reveals both His tender humanity and His sovereign divinity. This passage points toward the ultimate truth that in Christ, death will never have the final word.

What kind of faith makes Jesus marvel? You might expect it from a prophet, a priest, or someone raised in a home where trusting God was second nature. But in Luke 7:1–10, it comes from the most unlikely place—a Roman soldier—whose confidence in Christ’s authority shocked the crowd and even astonished the Lord Himself. Today, we will consider what amazing faith looks like.

Why doesn’t Jude’s letter finish with a simple closing remark? Because our future doesn’t rest on our fragile grip on God, but on His mighty hand that holds us fast. The ending of Jude is a soaring doxology of assurance and adoration—written to anchor the authentic church in God’s keeping power. And this truth doesn’t just steady us in the struggle—it fuels our worship.

Mercy received from Christ compels us to run toward the mess in others’ lives, risking comfort for the sake of rescue. Like Jesus, we move toward the endangered with His saving compassion, steadfast discernment, and a love that calls for transformation. Today, we’ll explore how to live this out with urgency and grace.

As we've journeyed through the book of Jude, we've seen his urgent warning against false teachers who had crept into the church, distorting truth and sowing division. But Jude's concern goes deeper than exposing threats—-he calls believers to personal vigilance, urging them to guard their own hearts so they don't drift into the very deception they're resisting. This morning we'll focus on verses 17-21 which one commentary called "guidelines for avoiding apostasy." In these verses, Jude provides practical wisdom for staying anchored in the faith and finishing well.

Today we trace the spiritual lineage to infamous rebels — Cain, Balaam, and Korah — whose hearts turned from God to self. Jude exposes their corrupt character through vivid metaphors and warns of their inevitable judgment. We hope our time today will help you contend for the faith.

False teachers rarely appear as threats—they often look spiritual, persuasive, and even helpful. Yet Jude 11–13 reveals that beneath the surface lies a pattern of rebellion, corruption, and certain judgment. In our time today, we’ll examine the historical roots, recognizable traits, and eternal destiny of those who twist truth for their own gain.

What was pointed to and hinted at in the Old Covenant was actually fulfilled in the New Covenant in the person and work of Jesus. In addition to having forgiveness and being fully cleansed, Christians are provided a new nature which means hope and power to live a life that honors Christ!