What does it really mean when Jesus says we must receive the Kingdom like a child?In this message, Childlike Faith, we look at what Jesus teaches in Mark 10 and discover the qualities of faith that often come naturally to children... curiosity, passion, boldness, and complete dependence.Through powerful illustrations and biblical truth, this sermon challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and start trusting God like a child trusts a loving father.No matter how far you've wandered, the Father is still watching, still waiting, and still ready to run toward you.---Sermon Notes:1. Children are curious A. Be curious about Jesus B. Be convicted for Jesus2. Children are energetic A. Be passionate for Jesus B. Be bold for Jesus3. Children are dependent A. We are vulnerable to a real enemy B. We are loved by a real Father---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

Why do we serve?

In Week 3 of our series “Saved to Serve,” we tackle a powerful and honest question: Are we serving for ourselves… or for God’s glory?

In this message, “Serving for God’s Glory,” we walk through 1 Peter 4:10–11 and discover that serving isn’t about recognition, comfort, or personal gain. It’s about making Jesus known and lifting His name above our own.

We’re reminded that:

• God has placed a unique gift inside of you — and He intends to use it

• Serving isn’t limited to easy seasons — it happens in every circumstance

• We are called to steward the grace of God and share it with others

• True impact happens when we rely on God’s strength, not our own

• The goal of everything we do is simple: that God would be glorified

This message will challenge you to shift your focus:

From building your name to making His name great

From comfort to calling

From convenience to obedience

You’ll also be encouraged with practical ways to live this out daily:

Serve whenever you can.

Serve wherever you can.

Serve whoever you can.

Be willing to do whatever it takes.

This isn’t just about church activity, it’s about a lifestyle of saying “yes” to God and reflecting Jesus to the world around you.---

Sermon Notes:

I. Notice the focus

1) God has planted something in us

2) God has plans to use us

II. Notice the function

1) We must steward well

2) We must spread the word

III. Notice the fuelI

V. Notice the fame

1) Serve whenever you can

2) Serve wherever you can

3) Serve whoever you can

4) Be willing to do whatever it takes---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

What does it really mean to serve like Jesus?

In Week 2 of our series “Saved to Serve,” Pastor Phil dives into one of the most challenging and transformative truths of the Christian life: following Jesus means laying down our pride, checking our motives, and embracing a life of humble service.

Through Matthew 20:20-28, we see a powerful contrast between the way the world defines greatness and the way Jesus does. While the world chases position, recognition, and status, Jesus calls us to something radically different: a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and putting others first.

In this message, we explore four key truths:

• Evaluate your motives - why you serve matters as much as what you do

• Expect difficulty - serving Jesus isn’t easy, but it’s always worth it

• Embrace humility - greatness in God’s Kingdom looks like servanthood

• Follow the example of Jesus - He came not to be served, but to serve

This sermon is both a challenge and an invitation:

Are we truly living lives that reflect Jesus… or are we just saying we follow Him?

If you’ve ever wrestled with your purpose, your calling, or what it looks like to live out your faith in a real and practical way, this message is for you.

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Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

We are not called to just grow deep in our faith. We are called to put that faith into action.In Week 1 of the Saved to Serve series, Pastor Phil teaches from Ephesians 4:7-16 and challenges us to move beyond spiritual maturity that stays inward focused. God’s design is not for believers to simply grow in knowledge, but to use what He has given us to serve and build up others.This message makes it clear that going deep and going wide are not separate callings. They are connected. As we grow in Christ, we are equipped to step into our role in the body, use our gifts, and make an impact in the lives of others.You were not saved to stay comfortable. You were saved to serve.---Sermon Notes:I. Notice what God gives His children. 1) The gift of grace 2) The grace of gifts A) He references an Old Testament promise B) He reveals the New Testament proofII. Notice what God gives His Church.III. Notice what Christians should give Christ 1) We must understand that the church is not a building, it is believers. 2) We must move beyond "serve us" to service. 3) We must prepare for combat, not comfort.---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

We are not called to just grow deep in our faith. We are called to put that faith into action.

In Week 1 of the Saved to Serve series, Pastor Phil teaches from Ephesians 4:7-16 and challenges us to move beyond spiritual maturity that stays inward focused. God’s design is not for believers to simply grow in knowledge, but to use what He has given us to serve and build up others.

This message makes it clear that going deep and going wide are not separate callings. They are connected. As we grow in Christ, we are equipped to step into our role in the body, use our gifts, and make an impact in the lives of others.

You were not saved to stay comfortable. You were saved to serve.

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Sermon Notes:

I. Notice what God gives His children.

1) The gift of grace

2) The grace of gifts

A) He references an Old Testament promise

B) He reveals the New Testament proof

II. Notice what God gives His Church.

III. Notice what Christians should give Christ

1) We must understand that the church is not a building, it is believers.

2) We must move beyond "serve us" to service.

3) We must prepare for combat, not comfort.---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

What if the greatest truth of Easter is not just that Jesus died and rose again, but why He did it?

In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Phil walks through Romans 5:6–11 and reminds us of a life changing reality: Jesus did not wait for us to get it together before He loved us. He loved us at our worst.

Scripture describes our true condition without Christ. We were helpless, ungodly, sinners, and even enemies of God. Yet in the middle of that brokenness, God responded with something we could never earn or deserve. He sent His Son to die in our place.

At the center of it all is a simple but overwhelming truth:

God’s love is not based on how good we are, but on how great He is.

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Sermon Notes:

I. Our undeniable problem

1) Our spiritual condition

II. God's unconditional solution

1) He did something we would never do

2) He did something we could never do

III. God's ultimate purpose

1) Jesus gave His life for us

2) Jesus gave His life to us---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

Communion is not just a tradition. It is one of the most sacred moments in the life of a believer.

In this powerful message, Pastor Phil walks through 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 and reminds us that gathering around the Lord’s Table is far more than a routine act. It is a deeply personal and spiritual encounter where God meets with His people.

This sermon highlights three important truths about communion:

A reminder of our reality

We are reminded of who we were without Christ. Depraved, guilty, and completely dependent on His grace. Communion brings us back to the cross and the price that was paid for our salvation.

A responsibility to proclaim

Every time we take communion, we proclaim the death of Jesus until He comes. It is a call to share our story and make known what Christ has done in our lives.

A call to examine our hearts

Scripture challenges us to approach the table with humility, sensitivity to sin, and a willingness to be searched by God. Communion is a moment to confess, be cleansed, and draw near to Him.

This message is a powerful reminder to never let communion become routine, but to approach it with reverence, gratitude, and a heart that is fully surrendered.

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Sermon Notes:

I. He reminds us of the reality of who we are without Him.

1) A depraved sinner

2) Guilty of the death of Christ (1 Peter 2:24)

3) Utterly dependent on the Grace of God (Ephesians 2:8-9)

II. He reminds us of the responsibility we have as believers.

III. He reminds us of the importance of remembering the sacred nature of the supper.

1) Be sensitive to personal sin

2) Be willing to search your heart---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

What happens when a believer truly stops trying to control their own life and fully submits to the leadership of the Holy Spirit?

In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Romans 8:12–17 and shows us that following Christ is not just about how we begin, but how we live and finish. When we surrender to the Holy Spirit, something powerful begins to take place inside of us.This sermon highlights three life changing realities that God produces in those who submit to Him:

A new focus

We move away from pursuing the flesh and begin pursuing the Spirit, allowing God to reshape our desires and daily decisions.

A new family

Through the Spirit, we are adopted as sons and daughters of God, able to call Him “Abba, Father,” and live in the security of belonging to Him.

A new future

As children of God, we are heirs with Christ, already walking in the inheritance of salvation, peace, and eternal life.

This message is both a challenge and an invitation to stop striving in your own strength and start living under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, who lives within every believer.

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Sermon Notes:

I. He gives us a new focus

1) We abandon the pursuit of the flesh

2) We adopt the pursuit of the Spirit

II. He gives us a new family

III. He gives us a new future

---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

How God Responds When We Give | Pastor PhilGiving is often seen as a financial issue, but Scripture reveals that it is first a heart issue. In this message, Pastor Phil explores what the Bible teaches about generosity and how God responds when His people give faithfully.Walking through Malachi 3:8–12, this sermon challenges believers to see giving not as an obligation but as an act of trust and worship. God calls His people to honor Him with what they have, and He promises to respond with faithfulness, provision, and blessing according to His perfect will.This message looks at the deeper purpose behind generosity. Giving reflects our trust in God as our provider, our gratitude for what He has already done, and our commitment to participate in the work He is doing in the world.When we give with the right heart, we are reminded that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Our generosity becomes an opportunity to experience His faithfulness in new ways.---Sermon Notes:I. The principle of giving 1) Notice the reality 2) Notice the request 3) Notice the response 4) Notice the rewardII. The procedure of giving 1) Our giving should be punctual 2) Our giving should be personal 3) Our giving should be proportionalIII. The promise of giving 1) Give thoughtfully 2) Give enthusiastically 3) Give voluntarily 4) Give cheerfully---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!

Courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to trust God even when the path in front of us feels impossible. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Joshua 1:1–9, where Joshua is called to lead the nation of Israel after the death of Moses and to guide them across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Faced with an overwhelming responsibility and an impossible situation, God gives Joshua a clear command that is repeated throughout the passage: “Be strong and courageous.”This sermon explores what happens when believers step forward in courage and trust the promises of God. Through Joshua’s example, we are reminded that courage begins with submitting to God’s purposes, trusting His promises, standing on His commands, and making His Word the foundation of our lives. When we choose to trust God with the “Jordans” in front of us, the things that seem impossible, God responds with His presence, His provision, and His promises that never fail.

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Sermon Notes:

I. We must be willing to submit to God's purposes.

1) Submission begins with preparation.

2) Submission requires perseverance.

II. We must be willing to trust in God's promises.

1) Of His provision

2) Of His presence

III. We must be willing to stand on God's precepts.

IV. We must be willing to make God's Word our passion.

1) We must devote ourselves to the Word.

2) We must be doers of the Word.

---Follow The Church at Grace Point on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatgracepointInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatgracepoint/Located in Cleveland, TN, The Church at Grace Point is a warm church family where you can come as you are to discover peace, purpose, provision, and passion through God’s grace.Whether you're seeking answers, fellowship, or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we walk together in faith and embrace the life God has called us to live!