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God is good!  This can be a statement of faith, especially when our circumstances are less than desirable.  But goodness is at the center of God's very essence.  And His goodness has been revealed to us.  Pastor Brad Wells explains the value of God's goodness in this message from GraceWay.

God is not only good, He is great!  

The very heavens declare His glory.  

This week at GraceWay, we looked at Psalm 19, which contains a declaration from the sky, education from the Scripture, and illumination by the Spirit.  Through these three methods, God desires that His voice find its way into our hearts.  And when it does, we can be convinced of His existence, converted, and cleansed from sin.

If we are to make a difference in the world around us, it will take more than half-hearted Christianity. Paul expressed this when he admonished the Colossian church to do the work before them "heartily, as to the Lord."  Similarly, our impact for Christ will be maximized as we live heartily for Him, with faithful zest and gusto.  

Practically, this means developing sustained passion, consistent excellence, and enlightened urgency, as preached by guest speaker General John Teichert at GraceWay.

The Bible recorded that Mary's anointing of Jesus would be told wherever the gospel was preached.  That is still true today, including this week's message at GraceWay!  Pastor Brad Wells brings out five characteristics that allowed Mary to truly make a difference.

If we can follow her example, we too can make a difference for Christ, regardless of our shortcomings.

Mankind was created in God's image, and our job is to bear that image, giving glory to God in everything we do.  

This week's message is the third in a miniseries that started with discussing the goodness of God, moved on to the greatness of God, and now focuses on the glory of God.  Pastor Brad Wells challenges us to accept our divinely appointed role in this message, called God Is Glorious.

In a world that needs so much change, it can be difficult to know where to begin or what God wants us to do.  

But it starts with realizing five truths, explained in this message by Pastor Brad Wells.  With these truths in mind, you will be ready to truly make a difference for the cause of Christ.

The first chapter of 1 Peter emphasizes four words that are crucial to a Christian's ability to make a difference: hope, holiness, fear, and faith.

All of these help a child of God stay clean while walking through a corrupt world.  In this message, Pastor Brad Wells challenges us to live cleanly as we hope for Christ's coming, represent His character to the world, prepare for His evaluation, and reflect on the redemption of His cross.

The Christian faith is only true if Jesus was and is Who He claimed to be.  While the evidence for the deity of Christ could go on for several messages, here Pastor Brad Wells presents three simple facts: Jesus had the qualities of God, accepted worship as God, and does the wonders of God.  Will you recognize Him as God in your life?

As we strive to be difference makers, the task can be overwhelming. Without a firm foundation, we will only slip and fall.  This week's message, from I Peter 2, explores seven descriptions of Jesus as our sure foundation. From this standing, we find the strength to make a difference for Christ.  Are you firmly built on the Cornerstone?