JOY

The Christmas season is filled with all the emotions, good and bad.  Christmas also offers us a gift, the opportunity to experience real joy.  The joy we uncover through the Christmas story can give us a joy not based on circumstances, temporary happiness, or our own pursuits, but instead on something much bigger, better, and longer lasting.  Join us for this message as we unwrap the gift of joy.

The Gift of Hope shows us that true hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a promise we can rely on. From the angels’ announcement to the shepherds to God’s unchanging Word, we’ll see how hope keeps us steady in life’s storms and focused on His faithfulness.

This week, discover how choosing prayer, worship, and God’s truth can anchor your soul in Jesus, our true and certain hope.

Experience the Gift of Peace This Christmas 🎄

This Sunday at Grace River, we’re diving into the heart of the Christmas story with a message about peace—a peace that transforms how we see God, ourselves, and others.

In a season often filled with stress and chaos, discover how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers a gift that steadies us through life’s storms. Don’t miss this chance to unwrap the gift of peace that changes everything!

Overthinking steals your peace, but gratitude restores it. Learn how to shift from anxiety to thankfulness by focusing on who God is, what He has done, and the promises He’s made.

This week, discover practical ways to embrace gratitude in every circumstance and find freedom in God’s gift of peace.

Upside Down Kingdom: Would You Rather Pretend or Be Yourself?

Would you rather be true to who you are, or live for the approval of others? In the Upside Down Kingdom, Jesus invites us to live authentically—not for show, but with a heart truly focused on God.

Join us this week as we explore the freedom in being real, how Jesus values our true selves over appearances, and what it means to live in the light and salt of His Kingdom (Matthew 5-7).

In the Upside-Down Kingdom of Heaven, true citizenship isn’t marked by power, pride, or prosperity but by humility, mercy, and a thirst for righteousness.

Jesus calls us to live in radical contrast to the world's values, embracing poverty of spirit, mourning, meekness, and a commitment to peace—even when it brings persecution.

Join us as we explore what it means to be citizens of Heaven, called to shine as salt and light, walking in the footsteps of a Savior who redefines greatness.

As the election nears, so many are filled with anxiety and fear about our future.  But as followers of Jesus our hope was never meant to be in a politician or a party.  So, how do we live in this polarized world?

In our faith journey, we’re sometimes asked to give up what we love for something even better, like Mary did with her perfume.

What may seem wasteful to some is actually a powerful act of worship. This sermon helps us think about

Join us for our sermon series, "BEYOND," where we will explore how to be a church that extends beyond the walls of our building and the boundaries of our county.

Together we'll jump into the call of Acts 1:8, empowering us to reach our region, nation, and the world with the love of Christ.

In this week's teaching, we will explore the incredible truth that salvation is a miracle. The message of the cross may seem foolish to some, but it is the power of God for those being saved.

Come ready to embrace this amazing gift and recommit to living in His ways.