Josh McPherson

In this second sermon of our Acts series Pastor Josh McPherson leads us through 5 things that Jesus did just prior to his ascension, and what we are to do in light of these things.

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In this opening sermon of our series on the Book of Acts, Pastor Josh explains the importance of authorial intent when interpreting God's Word, what the Book of Acts is not, and the 4 main themes of this second book written by Luke.

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Pastor Josh McPherson shares the vision that drives Grace City Church - We exist to help more people meet, love, and follow Jesus. Also included is the Ballard | Direction North story.

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In an incredible text from Deuteronomy, God’s people are commanded to face their enemies without fear or dread, because God fights for them. When their enemy outnumbers them, they are not to scramble for reinforcements, but are actually supposed to shrink their army down even more until only the courageous men remain. The principles regarding spiritual warfare for the Church could not be more timely. God’s word to His people has not changed…don’t be fainthearted. 

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“The fool says in his heart there is no God.” What’s really going on in the rejection of God and what is the fruit of that worldview? How should Christians think in times of moral decay? Pastor Adam James unpacks Psalm 14, that speaks to the foolishness and depravity of godlessness but also points to the faithfulness and inescapableness of God. 

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God is big and we are small. It’s all about Him and it’s not about us. He’s the One on center stage. He’s the One worthy of the spotlight. He’s the One orchestrating the story of redemption. He’s working all things and overseeing all things according to His ultimate purposes. Nothing and no one can stop God from being God. Nothing and no one can stop God from fulfilling His promises. At the end of the day, we want to clearly proclaim our faith in the Lord to sovereignly bring about His good plans and purposes, in His timing, through His people. As the traditional doxology of the Lord’s Prayer states, let us be careful to give all glory and all honor to God alone. We exist by Him and for Him. In the end, we know that Jesus wins. As we near the end of this reflection on the Lord’s Prayer, we return to the theme of faith-filled worship, focusing on WHO OUR GOD IS and ALL HE HAS DONE, IS DOING, AND WILL DO. God is absolutely Sovereign, altogether Good, All-Powerful, abundantly Gracious, and Glorious beyond all comparison. He who was and is and is to come…to Him be all glory, honor, power, and dominion now and forever. Amen! 

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Satan is real. Demons are real. No, they are not behind every bush, but they would love nothing more than to derail the mission, leaders, and people of the Church. Like a hungry lion looking for someone to devour, the devil would enjoy eating you for lunch. He wants to destroy your faith, your marriage, your children, your hope, your integrity, your witness, and ultimately your soul. Do not be deceived. Spiritual attack and spiritual warfare are REAL. The Christian life = WAR. Period. We are on the offense. We do not want to give our adversary, the devil, an ounce more or less of the attention than God’s Word calls us to give. We are not to be ignorant or unaware of his schemes. We are to pray for God’s divine protection, leadership, and deliverance from temptation and evil. We have the armor of God, mighty weapons for warfare, the ability to resist and rebuke the enemy, the triumph of the Cross to daily remember, and the confidence of victory past, present, and future as we worship the Victorious Serpent-Crusher, King Jesus! Let us humbly—yet boldly—ask for God’s protection, and live lives of vigilance as we fight the good fight of faith! 

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A distinguishing mark of Christianity is FORGIVENESS. Not only do we accept the radical gift of God’s forgiveness in and through Christ, we also extend the radical gift of forgiveness to others, especially those who have sinned against us. One of the signs of the Spirit’s work among us will be our relational health and unity. This isn’t possible without forgiveness. Let us be slow to anger and quick to forgive. Let us be quick to ask for forgiveness and gracious to grant it. Do not give place to bitterness or harbor hidden sin in your life. Let us confess our sins to God and each other. Let us get in right relationship with God and each other that we might tell the truth to the watching world about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What sin(s) do you need to confess? Who do you need to seek forgiveness from? Who do you need to forgive? Let’s keep short accounts, friends, not long lists of records of wrongs. Let’s walk in integrity with God and in humility and unity with one another. Take whatever steps necessary TODAY to walk in forgiveness.

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“Give us this day our daily bread.” Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! He Himself is our daily Bread. The Bread of Life has come down to give life to the world. Do you daily hunger for this Bread? Do you seek it and secure it with a heart of faith and gratitude? Our spiritual satisfaction and sustenance are even more crucial than our physical life. Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. So seek Him today for the daily Bread of Life that you need. And then trust Him to graciously provide for your physical well-being, as well. Let’s be clear—at the heart of prayer is “asking.” God is the giver; we are the receivers. God is glorified when we make much of Him by expressing His worth and fullness through our asking. Jesus commanded us to “ask,” to “seek,” to “knock,” and to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking. So be bold in this season of prayer to ASK! Do you have a physical or financial need? Present your request to God. Take a moment to consider God’s provision in your life. The clothes you are wearing, the food you will eat today, the transportation you use, the house you rest in, the bed you sleep in. Acknowledge these good gifts today and give thanks to the One who sustains you day by day!

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The central request of the Lord’s Prayer, which brings every other blessing with it, is the request for the Kingdom of God to come and
the Lord’s will to be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. The blessing of the rule and reign of God over His people and into the world brings life to the fullest! Every revival and renewal in history is preceded and marked by intensifying Kingdom-centered prayer. There is nothing better than life in the Kingdom and no agenda better than the Lord’s will. Every other will and agenda disappoints, disillusions, and destroys. God’s King and Kingdom alone has authority to set captives free and usher in the blessings of salvation and restoration. Jesus came preaching, “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” May we have eyes to see it and welcome it where we are! Your Kingdom come!

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