Sermons – GraceLife Church: Deltona, FL

“I’m just grateful to be here!” That’s a humble response we often hear from newly discovered talent. Fresh in their memory is the poverty and perhaps obscurity they came from. They feel like they don’t belong in the spotlight. They are just grateful to be there. That’s precisely the posture commended for Gentiles in Romans chapter 11. We were impoverished. We were obscure. We were outsiders in every sense of the word. But God…by His sheer grace, has brought us near through Jesus. Now we are insiders. What a rich privilege we share. But are we grateful? Paul has a lot to say about that. Join us this week at GraceLife as we seek together to grow into Grateful Insiders.

Is God finished with Israel? Lots of Christians have asked that question. Paul—an Israelite—gives an encouraging answer, and shows us why we should care and what role we play as Gentiles. Don’t miss part 2 of Israel’s Return at GraceLife this week. Romans 11.

Lots of blood has been spilt over Israel’s place in the world. And lots of ink has been spilt over Israel’s place in God’s plan. It’s no secret that the nation of Israel has rejected Jesus as their Messiah—with some encouraging exceptions over the years. Since they have rejected God, has he rejected them? Is God finished with Israel? And maybe a question people consider but are afraid to ask: what does that have to do with me—a Gentile Christian? Join us at GraceLife this week for, Israel’s Return.

Have you ever been hurt by a Christian who thought he was helping? Maybe his words hurt you deeply because he showed no compassion. Or perhaps he was more eager to talk than to listen and lacked understanding. Well meaning Christians sometimes do great damage in the name of Jesus. Why is that? One reason is misdiagnosis. That’s not just a medical problem that plagues hospitals. It’s a spiritual problem that infects churches too. Let’s get some help with Careful Counsel at GraceLife this week!

Why don’t more people follow Jesus? His offer is staggering. Rescue. Redemption. Rest. Restoration. All by grace. Anyone can get in on this! His messengers have been sent with this “good news.” But the response—especially from his own people, the Jews—has been small and unimpressive. Why? And what lessons can we learn from their rejection? Join us at GraceLife this Sunday as we finish up Romans chapter 10 with “Unbelief.”

Every second Sunday of the month, we hear a testimony from one of our members. It could be a testimony of how they came to faith, or any other instance where they saw the goodness of God in their life.

I got arrested when I was twenty-one. It was 3 in the morning. I was afraid. I was embarrassed. I was intoxicated. The jail warden gave me one phone call. I didn’t have to think very deeply about who I’d call. I called my dad—for two reasons: I knew he would come and get me, and I didn’t have anyone else to call. I hit rock bottom that night. I wasn’t a Christian—yet. But God was working. What do you do when you hit rock bottom? Psalm 130 resonates deeply with people who face profound suffering, humiliation, and desperation. Join us this week at GraceLife for “Out of the Depths.”

What is the point of all history? What is God up to in this world? What is His motive behind all of it? And how do we respond to Him? These are eternally important questions that our GraceLife Kids have been learning about at their Eureka gathering this week. It's all in God's One Big Story. And the Bible can help us summarize this story in 3 words: God saves sinners. Join us for our family-style celebration service, marking the end of an incredible week together learning about God and His truth. We will enjoy baptisms, new members, lunch, and Jeremiah's Ice! See you there!