In this last passage from Acts 15, a sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas causes them to part ways. Relationships are messy, and there will always be conflict because we live in a broken world. Thankfully, God is bigger, and he can bring about good in even the most difficult of situations. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In Acts chapter 15, we see a helpful and godly example of dealing with conflict in the church. When difficult issues arise, we should approach them with wisdom, grace, humility, and love. This can diffuse the situation, bringing resolution to the issue and restoring peace to the church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Genesis 11, we look at the rebellion of the people constructing the Tower of Babel, as well as the theme of exile which can be found throughout the Bible. As believers, we are essentially exiles in this world who must decide how to relate to the modern-day Babylon in which we live. Christ has called us not to escape, attack, or assimilate, but to follow him and to be his witnesses. Are we faithfully living out this call? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In these parables from Luke 15, we see God’s heart for the lost. Unlike many of the Pharisees and religious leaders of his day, Jesus showed kindness and mercy to sinners. Though he called them to repentance, he received them and treated them with love. As we look at our own lives, do we have a heart for the lost? In our treatment of nonbelievers, are we more like Christ, or more like the Pharisees? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from John 1:14-18, we look at God’s amazing gift of grace. It takes God’s grace to see his truth, to see his glory, and to understand his grace. Through Jesus Christ, God’s grace is revealed, and he is accessible, approachable, and knowable. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this final sermon from our Advent series, we look at the Old Testament promise of salvation through a Messiah to come. Isaiah 53, written 700 years before his birth, clearly foretells the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the promise of salvation which can only be found in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Where can we find true hope? In this sermon from our Advent series, we look at our need for hope, the place of hope, the results of hope, and most importantly, the Person of hope, the Lord Jesus Christ. True hope and salvation can only be found in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What does it mean to be blessed? Most of us tend to think of blessings in terms of financial prosperity, fame, or career success. In these passages from the book of Genesis, we see that Abraham’s promised blessing from God was much bigger than any of these things, and that it required faith, sacrifice, and obedience. The ultimate fulfillment of this promise would come much later in the birth of Jesus Christ, who is Emmanuel, “God with us.” From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Why is there so much injustice in the world, and how can this problem be made right? In this first sermon from our Advent series, we look at God’s promise of justice. Looking back to the book of Genesis and the very beginning, we see that the problem of injustice began with the corruption of God’s design as man fell and sin entered into the world. Mankind cannot fix the problem. The only answer to injustice is our Savior, Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How do we respond when our faith is tested by trials? In this passage from Acts 14, we see that a persevering faith comes through following the faithful example of others, from encouragement that strengthens our souls, through experiencing seasons of suffering, by entrusting all things to Christ, and through exalting the Lord as we gather together with other believers. Even in the most severe trials, we can trust our Lord to be with us and to use those trials to grow in us a persevering faith. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.