Sermons From Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill

When circumstances are difficult, moving on can seem like a solution. But how do you tell the difference between moving on and running away? And even when you are convinced that it’s time to move on, how do you move on without regret? This message looks at a transition in the life of Jacob that teaches us how to end well.

When it’s hard to see God’s blessing and change in our circumstances is a long time coming, we can be tempted to take matters into our own hands. This message shows us that God is at work even in our setbacks and can be trusted as the only source of true blessing.

Most of us go through life, trying to fill what seems to be missing. And it often feels like God is getting in our way rather than helping us find what we want. This message looks at one person who tried to find satisfaction in romance, another in status, and a third in comfort. In all their circumstances, God was seeking to persuade them that He was the One who could truly satisfy them.

Some people think that they have to be cleaned up before they come to God. Others assume that through an encounter with Him, they will be instantly changed. Neither of those attitudes aligns with the Bible. This message looks at how God helps us to change.

A belief in karma is popular today. You get what you deserve, they say. But in the Scriptures, we encounter a God who gives us more than we deserve and often we struggle in our response. This message looks at the grace of God and how we respond to it.

Does God’s goodness matter in a world that’s so evil? The Bible talks about God’s good plans and promises, but our world is filled with so much that seems opposed to Him that we can lose hope. This message considers whether the sin of the world or even our own heart can frustrate the plan of God.

Israel came to be known as the chosen people, but why did God choose them? Was there something special about them that set them apart? And if so, if they lost that special something would God abandon them? This message looks at how and why God chooses people for salvation and what it means for how we relate to Him and the life that He calls us to.

There are situations where people recommend that you should “fake it ‘til you make it.” While there may be times when that works, there are other times when it’s a deadly strategy. This message looks at what happens when we fake it with God and how to get back to a more honest relationship with Him and others.

Paul's mission is also our mission. This Sunday we will learn about what your mission is and about its cost and glory.

Sometimes our lives veer far off course and we’re left wondering why. Or something that seems so clear to us seems crazy to others. This message looks at some of the assumptions, fears and habits that lead us to make wrong turns in our lives and how we can get back on track.