Charismata

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 12:3-8

Sermon Focus: The Holy Spirit distributes a rich variety of gifts throughout the Body of Christ. Rather than comparing ourselves with others or elevating certain gifts above the rest, we are invited to celebrate the Spirit's wisdom in equipping every believer differently. In the third message of our series, Pastor David surveys some of the gifts mentioned in the New Testament, shares what they look like in practice, and emphasizes that every gift is essential to the health and mission of the church.

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Charismata

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon Focus: After his resurrection and ascension, Christ gave gifts to his church in the form of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. These ministry gifts, often referred to as the five-fold ministry, are not titles of status but callings that equip God's people for works of service and help the church mature into the likeness of Christ. In the second message of our series, Pastor David explores these five gifts, how they function together, and what they might look like in the life of our congregation.

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Charismata

Scripture Reading: John 14:16; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Peter 4:10-11

Sermon Focus: What are spiritual gifts and why does God give them? The New Testament teachers that spiritual gifts are not rewards for spiritual maturity, but gifts of God's grace given to every believer through the Holy Spirit. Every disciple has a role in Christ's Body, and every gift matters. In the first message of our series, Pastor David lays the biblical foundation for understanding spiritual gifts as expressions of God's generosity, intended for edifying the church and furthering God’s gospel mission.

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Scripture Reading: Mark 4:1-20

Sermon Focus: The religious leaders are unconvinced that Jesus is the Son of God and so they plot to kill him. Then Jesus begins to speak in parables and shares the “Parable of the Sower.” He begins with the imperative: “Listen!” And he ends with the reminder, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” But why does a farmer scatter seed in unfruitful places? And why does Jesus tell the disciples that the secret of the Kingdom of God is given to them but hidden from others? And why aren’t miracles convincing enough? And what does this mean for you and me? In today’s message, Don Tucker unpacks Mark 4:1-20 and helps us to understand and apply Jesus’ parable today.

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Scripture Reading: Romans 8:18-39; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 1 Peter 1:3-9

Sermon Focus: According to the Bible, God created a good world that has been corrupted by a cosmic rebellion and human sin. Every disease, every disaster, every funeral, and every tear reminds us that creation is groaning under the weight of sin and decay. But this is not the end of the story. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, God has already begun making all things new, and nothing—not suffering, death, or even the powers of darkness—can separate us from his love or prevent his ultimate victory. In today’s message, Pastor David expounds on Romans 8:18-39 and explains how we are "more than conquerors" as we share in Christ's triumph over sin and death.

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Scripture Reading: Psalm 13; 34:18; John 11:35; Romans 12:15; Galatians 6:2

Sermon Focus: The Bible has a lot to say about God’s presence in our journey with grief and loss in our everyday lives. This message guides us through some Scriptures that enable us to focus on positive ways to cope with the sadness and brokenness caused by the loss of someone or something we have loved. Join Grantham members M.J. Fair, former pastor of congregational care, and Geoff James, retired primary care physician, as they encourage us that learning to lament, to share, and to walk with one another in these extraordinary times provide us opportunities to become more resilient, hopeful, and to live more joyfully as we grow around our grief.

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Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-7, 12-14; 2:1-3; 3:2, 16-19

Sermon Focus:  The prophet Habakkuk teaches us that prayer is more than talking to God—it begins with learning to be quiet enough to listen for his voice. Faced with confusion, injustice, and unanswered questions, Habakkuk boldly speaks up, bringing his doubts and concerns honestly before the Lord. As he listens and waits, he discovers that faith is not found in having all the answers but in trusting the God who is at work even when we cannot see it. In Be Quiet and Speak Up, Terry Brensinger (former pastor of Grantham Church) invites us to embrace prayer as a conversation with God that requires both attentive listening and courageous honesty.

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Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13-31

Sermon Focus: It doesn’t take long into childhood before we begin to desire independence and learn our society’s way of self-sufficiency. But Jesus says the Kingdom of God belongs to those who come to him as little children. What does that mean? And how can we cultivate a child-like dependence upon God and others? Join Pastor Melissa Lowther as she explores Jesus’ teaching and invites us into the counterintuitive nature of God's Kingdom. 

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PRINCIPALITIES & POWERS

PRINCIPALITIES & POWERS

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:12; James 4:7

Sermon Focus: Spiritual warfare is not about fear, panic, fascination with demons, or mastering spiritual techniques—it is about standing firm in the victory of Jesus Christ. In the final message of our series, Pastor David invites us to bring our knowledge of the unseen cosmic conflict into our reading of Ephesians 6:10-18 as he unpacks what Paul means by the “armor of God” and how we are to engage in the spiritual fight against the forces of darkness through intercessory prayer and obedience to Jesus Christ.

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