The events in the city of Ephesus are unified by the summary statement that here, “the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.” The prevailing word of the Lord reveals his nature, our need, and the way we are brought out of darkness and into light. This passage motivates us to pray for the prevailing word of the Lord to work mightily among us.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
The events in the city of Ephesus are unified by the summary statement that here, “the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.” The prevailing word of the Lord reveals his nature, our need, and the way we are brought out of darkness and into light. This passage motivates us to pray for the prevailing word of the Lord to work mightily among us.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Scott and Josh discuss spiritual disciplines, not as ends in themselves, but as God-given means of positioning ourselves to be strengthened in Christ.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Scott and Josh discuss spiritual disciplines, not as ends in themselves, but as God-given means of positioning ourselves to be strengthened in Christ.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
The third and final ministry journey of Paul took him to cities he had already visited and evangelized. The result of his work was new churches in these cities. As he revisited the churches his aim was to strengthen all the disciples. Paul is expressing the heart of Christ who sent him. Christ wants his people to be strong in him.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
The third and final ministry journey of Paul took him to cities he had already visited and evangelized. The result of his work was new churches in these cities. As he revisited the churches his aim was to strengthen all the disciples. Paul is expressing the heart of Christ who sent him. Christ wants his people to be strong in him.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Scott and Josh discuss the ways that Christians today can adopt a “Corinthian” mindset and ways that we can combat it.
Scott and Josh discuss the ways that Christians today can adopt a “Corinthian” mindset and ways that we can combat it.
In Acts 18 Christ said that he has his people in the city of Corinth. When we read 1 Corinthians we see the kind of people who are Christ’s. Human values like wealth, power, and intelligence are not contributing factors to being called by Christ to salvation. Those who Christ saves he calls into the fellowship of his church. Today, we gain much encouragement and instruction as Christ’s people in our city.
In Acts 18 Christ said that he has his people in the city of Corinth. When we read 1 Corinthians we see the kind of people who are Christ’s. Human values like wealth, power, and intelligence are not contributing factors to being called by Christ to salvation. Those who Christ saves he calls into the fellowship of his church. Today, we gain much encouragement and instruction as Christ’s people in our city.
Scott and Ben talk about trusting God's promises as we go out into our communities and the world.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Scott and Ben talk about trusting God's promises as we go out into our communities and the world.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
The Lord made a twofold promise to Paul concerning his ministry in the city of Corinth. He promised to be with Paul to protect him, and he said he has many people in the city. Based on these promises, the Lord also gave Paul dual commands not to fear, but to continue to speak the word. The presence and power of Christ to save people is the confidence we have to persevere in gospel ministry to make disciples in our city.
race Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
The Lord made a twofold promise to Paul concerning his ministry in the city of Corinth. He promised to be with Paul to protect him, and he said he has many people in the city. Based on these promises, the Lord also gave Paul dual commands not to fear, but to continue to speak the word. The presence and power of Christ to save people is the confidence we have to persevere in gospel ministry to make disciples in our city.
race Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Scott, Josh, and Ben discuss Sunday’s sermon and the good and bad ways that we can be “stirred up” by the world around us.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Scott, Josh, and Ben discuss Sunday’s sermon and the good and bad ways that we can be “stirred up” by the world around us.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Acts 17 concludes with Paul bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Athens, a city filled with idols and competing ideas about what is true and how to live. Paul does not retreat from the world or become like it. He has received the Word, so he moves toward the people of Athens with the truth of the gospel. Today we will see how the Word stirs us toward the lost, separates us from the world, secures us in the truth, and saves in a broken world, calling us to respond to God’s Word with faithful obedience and trust in God’s work.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Acts 17 concludes with Paul bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Athens, a city filled with idols and competing ideas about what is true and how to live. Paul does not retreat from the world or become like it. He has received the Word, so he moves toward the people of Athens with the truth of the gospel. Today we will see how the Word stirs us toward the lost, separates us from the world, secures us in the truth, and saves in a broken world, calling us to respond to God’s Word with faithful obedience and trust in God’s work.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
While the word of God stands alone in its truthfulness, authority, and effectiveness to save, still it must be received by faith. In this account of the word of God coming to Berea, we see the kind of mind that receives it and is blessed by it. The noble mind is humble enough to listen, engaged enough to search, and honest enough to acknowledge the truth without bias. The noble-minded person receives the word of God and gains Christ. Today, as we hear the word, let us open the mind of our hearts and be blessed.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
While the word of God stands alone in its truthfulness, authority, and effectiveness to save, still it must be received by faith. In this account of the word of God coming to Berea, we see the kind of mind that receives it and is blessed by it. The noble mind is humble enough to listen, engaged enough to search, and honest enough to acknowledge the truth without bias. The noble-minded person receives the word of God and gains Christ. Today, as we hear the word, let us open the mind of our hearts and be blessed.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
As in other cities where the gospel was first preached by Paul and his mission team, many people in the city of Thessalonica believed in Jesus as Messiah and confessed him as Lord. What stands out about these new believers is that they received the gospel in much tribulation and with great joy. Today, from the account of the mission in this city, and from Paul’s letter to the church in there, we are encouraged to open our hearts to God’s word by faith and to be changed by it.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
As in other cities where the gospel was first preached by Paul and his mission team, many people in the city of Thessalonica believed in Jesus as Messiah and confessed him as Lord. What stands out about these new believers is that they received the gospel in much tribulation and with great joy. Today, from the account of the mission in this city, and from Paul’s letter to the church in there, we are encouraged to open our hearts to God’s word by faith and to be changed by it.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Paul and Silas were asked to “come over to Macedonia and help us.” They did, by preaching the gospel of Christ. Christ is our help. He alone can open our minds to understand the gospel, deliver us from spiritual darkness, and rightly order our priorities for his Lordship. Those who are helped by him become his church in every city. And every city is helped by a congregation that lives for Christ.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Paul and Silas were asked to “come over to Macedonia and help us.” They did, by preaching the gospel of Christ. Christ is our help. He alone can open our minds to understand the gospel, deliver us from spiritual darkness, and rightly order our priorities for his Lordship. Those who are helped by him become his church in every city. And every city is helped by a congregation that lives for Christ.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Is having a "personal relationship” with Jesus too informal? Is it possible to have so much activity in your life that Jesus is impersonal to you? Scott and Josh discuss what Paul meant by saying, “To me, to live is Christ…"
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Is having a "personal relationship” with Jesus too informal? Is it possible to have so much activity in your life that Jesus is impersonal to you? Scott and Josh discuss what Paul meant by saying, “To me, to live is Christ…"
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Acts 16 is the account of Paul and Silas bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Philippi. The presence of Christ filled this city as many turned to him repentance and faith, and then formed a church. Paul loved this new church. Later, he wrote the letter of Philippians to them. It, too, is filled with Christ. Today we take up this letter to fill our souls with Christ for his glory and our joy.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Acts 16 is the account of Paul and Silas bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Philippi. The presence of Christ filled this city as many turned to him repentance and faith, and then formed a church. Paul loved this new church. Later, he wrote the letter of Philippians to them. It, too, is filled with Christ. Today we take up this letter to fill our souls with Christ for his glory and our joy.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
At what point should Christians part ways? Scott and Josh discuss how Christians should think through their disagreements with one another.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
At what point should Christians part ways? Scott and Josh discuss how Christians should think through their disagreements with one another.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
The church carries out her ministry in a world full of challenges. Today, we see those challenges being experienced in the mission of Paul and Barnabas. We also see the providential hand and wisdom of God for meeting the challenges and moving forward in the strength that he supplies. Every member of every congregation can gain from this passage as we pray and participate in the ministry of the church.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
The church carries out her ministry in a world full of challenges. Today, we see those challenges being experienced in the mission of Paul and Barnabas. We also see the providential hand and wisdom of God for meeting the challenges and moving forward in the strength that he supplies. Every member of every congregation can gain from this passage as we pray and participate in the ministry of the church.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Scott and Josh talk about the pressure we all feel to appear righteous in front of other people.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Scott and Josh talk about the pressure we all feel to appear righteous in front of other people.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
It is hard to imagine how Paul could say more about how utterly powerless human achievements are for justification before God, and how effectual the cross of Jesus Christ is to make us right with God. He says it all here. Human merit counts for nothing before God. The cross of Christ is the only sufficient merit for our salvation. Here at the end of Galatians, if we are still clinging to our goodness, this passage will strip us bare. And if we are aware that we need a Savior, this passage offers us Christ who died for our sins to give us everything.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
It is hard to imagine how Paul could say more about how utterly powerless human achievements are for justification before God, and how effectual the cross of Jesus Christ is to make us right with God. He says it all here. Human merit counts for nothing before God. The cross of Christ is the only sufficient merit for our salvation. Here at the end of Galatians, if we are still clinging to our goodness, this passage will strip us bare. And if we are aware that we need a Savior, this passage offers us Christ who died for our sins to give us everything.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
Scott and Josh talk about the different forms of conceit and practical ways we can think biblically about ourselves and better serve others out of love.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
Scott and Josh talk about the different forms of conceit and practical ways we can think biblically about ourselves and better serve others out of love.
The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time, we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.
When we walk in step with the Holy Spirit and follow him into the household of faith, we bring his love, we genuinely help others, and we sow seeds of goodness that will bring a gracious and glorious return. The exhortation for us today is to enter the congregation in the freedom of Christ, filled with the Spirit, to serve one another through love.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
When we walk in step with the Holy Spirit and follow him into the household of faith, we bring his love, we genuinely help others, and we sow seeds of goodness that will bring a gracious and glorious return. The exhortation for us today is to enter the congregation in the freedom of Christ, filled with the Spirit, to serve one another through love.
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.
