Grace Talks: Recent Episodes
Grace Church Reno
The third sermon in a series on the Core principles of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the transformative power of studying God’s word.
The second sermon in a series on the Core principles of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the meaning and importance of Communion.
The first sermon in a series on the Core principles of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the meaning and value of Baptism.
The seventh and final sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 2 which speaks about the kingship and the divine authority of the Lord.
The sixth sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 84 which speaks about
longing to be in the presence of God and the desire to be near Him.
The third sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 23 and how we can trust God in the midst of our difficulties.
The third sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 23 and how we can trust God in the midst of our difficulties.
The second sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 46 and how God is our refuge - and we don't need to fear.
The fourth sermon in a series on prophecy and promise, this message focuses on covenants - both old and new and how dramatically different they are.
The fifth and final sermon in a series on relationships, this message focuses on our workplace - and how to engage with work while maintaining our faith and walk with Jesus.
The fourth sermon in a series on relationships, this message focuses on our relationship with the church - and why committing our lives to Jesus by engaging in His church matters.
The third sermon in a series on relationships, this message focuses on family - and how to make our family relationships God-centered and legacy focused.
The first sermon in a series on relationships, this message focuses on forgiveness - and how it is the key factor in all healthy relationships.
The fourth and final sermon on the book of James, this message focuses on both the impermanence of riches as well as how to wait on Jesus with patience and effectiveness.
The third sermon in a series on the book of James, this message focuses on the power of the tongue and what we can do to draw near to God.
The second sermon in a series on the book of James, this message focuses on the different types of faith and what true delivering faith is.
The first sermon in a series on the book of James, this message focuses on moving from belief to action and what God’s definition of “pure religion” is.
In this standalone message, Pastor Dan answers Questions and in particular, discusses how to hold your relationship with Jesus in the midst of suffering.
The sixth and final sermon in a series on the names of God, this sermon focuses on the name Jehovah Rapha – the “God who Heals” and the ways He does so to this day.
The fifth sermon in a series on the Names of God, this message focuses on the name “Immanuel” and shows how God is truly present with us yesterday, today and forever.
The fourth sermon in a series on the different descriptive names of God, this message focuses on the name “Lamb of God” and the redeeming power of that name.
The third sermon in a series on the different descriptive names of God, this message focuses on the name “Lion of Judah” and how we should live expecting His return.
This standalone sermon focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan, and how we are called to show people to Jesus through love – even if they’re people we have extreme difficulty with.
The second sermon in a series on the different descriptive names of God, this message focuses on the name Jehovah Jireh which means “The Lord Will Provide”.
The first sermon in a series on the different descriptive names of God, this message focuses on “I AM” and what it means about God’s greatness and eternal nature.
This standalone sermon looks at the limitations of happiness and why joy is the far more meaningful pursuit.
This standalone sermon looks at the three significant stages in David’s life and what it means for us today as followers of Jesus.
This standalone sermon focuses on how essential hope is to each of us as believers. This sermon talks about the seven factors which allow us to build up hope.
The fifth sermon in a series on our relationship with Jesus, this message focuses on how our generosity springs from gratefulness to God for His generosity to us.
The fourth sermon in a series on our relationship with Jesus, this message focuses on how essential community is in our lives as believers.
From Suffering To Hope - this standalone sermon looks at Paul's encouragement to the Romans, explaining that in God's plan suffering leads to endurance, which leads to character, which leads to hope.
This standalone sermon focuses on how God’s love supersedes his judgment, and how He sees each of us as an irreplaceable treasure – no matter how far from God we are.
The third sermon in a series on our relationship with Jesus, this message focuses on how we should desire holiness in our lives while realizing Jesus is the one who is truly holy.
The second sermon in a series on our relationship with Jesus, this message focuses on how we should breathe out faith by trusting in God and confess it publicly.
The first sermon in a series on our relationship with Jesus, this message focuses on we should reflect the love God has breathed into us through Christ to others.
This standalone sermon focuses on the real meaning of Easter and why we celebrate the day.
The fourth and final sermon in a series focusing on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus, this message focuses Jesus' suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The third sermon in a series focusing on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus, this message focuses on the Last Supper and its significance to us today.
The second sermon in a series focusing on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus, this message focuses on Jesus' encounters with the Pharisees and what His responses have to teach us.
The first sermon in a new series focusing on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus, this message focuses on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and what it means for us.
The seventh and final sermon in this series continues in chapter 12 of the book of Romans, where this message focuses on how in a world of "us versus them", we are called to something greater so we can reflect the love of Jesus.
The sixth sermon in this series continues in chapter 12 of the book of Romans, where this message focuses on how we should live our lives and in specific, how we should love others.
This standalone sermon focuses on our "being the church", as opposed to "playing church".
The fifth sermon in this series moves to chapter 12 of the book of Romans, where this message focuses on how we are all part of a body of believers with different gifts for service.
The fourth sermon in this series moves to chapter 12 of the book of Romans, this message focuses on how we should live our lives as believers in Jesus.
This standalone sermon focuses on the meaning of baptism as discussed in Romans chapter 6 and its importance to believers in Jesus.
The third sermon in a series on chapter 8 of the book of Romans, this message focuses on how nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus.
The second sermon in a series on chapter 8 of the book of Romans, this message focuses on how we are adopted into the family of God and are heirs of His glory.
This standalone service looks at the single most important resolution you can make in this (or any) year.
The fifth and final sermon in a series on the Christmas season, this message focuses how we take our first steps as followers of Jesus.
The fourth sermon in a series on the Christmas season, this message focuses on the true meaning of Christmas.
The third sermon in a series on the Christmas season, this message focuses on Communion and the connection it has to the Christmas miracle.
The second sermon in a series on the Christmas season, this message focuses three supporting characters in the Christmas story and the critical role they had to play.
The first sermon in a series on the Christmas season, this message focuses on what we need to do to capture the true spirit of Christmas.
The fifth and final sermon in a series on the "heroes" of the bible and their all too human failings, this message focuses on Elijah and how even though he was a prophet and witnessed the power of God firsthand, he still suffered with fear and doubt.
The fourth sermon in a series on the "heroes" of the bible and their all too human failings, this message focuses on Mary and how even with her young age and extraordinary circumstances, she was obedient to God.
The third sermon in a series on the "heroes" of the bible and their all too human failings, this message focuses on David and how even despite his significant sins, he was called 'a man after God's own heart'.
The second sermon in a series on the "heroes" of the bible and their all too human failings, this message focuses on Moses and how his impatience and impetuousness affected his calling from God.
The first sermon in a series on the "heroes" of the bible and their all too human failings, this message focuses on John the Baptist and his struggle with doubt.
The sixth and final sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon focuses on the importance of understanding the Gospel - and who exactly Jesus is.
The fifth sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon focuses on the meaning and value of taking Communion as a community.
The fourth sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon focuses on the different ways we can hear and identify the voice of God in our lives.
The third sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon shows how the apostle Paul nurtured and encouraged community even from the anguish of his prison cell.
The second sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon focuses on how the Prodigal Son was the story of TWO brothers who had lost their way.
The first sermon in a series on the importance of community to us as believers, this sermon focuses on how we were built by God for community.
The fourth and final sermon in a series on the character of Jesus and how it is a model for us, this sermon focuses on Grace is the essential principle in how God deals with us and we're supposed to deal with others.
The third sermon in a series on the character of Jesus and how it is a model for us, this sermon focuses on the truth of scripture as the cornerstone for our belief and how important it was to Jesus.
The second sermon in a series on the character of Jesus and how it is a model for us, this sermon focuses on the Kingdom of Heaven is not just something in the future, but should be our focus NOW.
The first sermon in a series on the character of Jesus and how it is a model for us, this sermon focuses on Jesus' focus on others and those on the outskirts of culture.
The fifth and final sermon in a series on the non negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the exclusive claims of Jesus regarding being the only way to heaven.
The fourth sermon in a series on the non negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the biblical reality of creation.
The third sermon in a series on the non negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and why it is essential.
The second sermon in a series on the non negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith, this message focuses on the mystery of the Trinity.
The first sermon in a series on the non negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith, this message focuses on who Jesus actually is.
This standalone sermon deals with the areas of our lives where God calls us and we are hesitant to go - our "Samaria".
The fifth sermon in the series on Psalms - this message focuses on what worship really means and how important it is.
The fourth sermon in the series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 23 and learning to trust God.
The third sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on keys to dealing with failure as found in Psalm 90.
The second sermon in the series on the Psalms, this message focuses on Psalm 1, the meaning of blessing and for participating in God's blessings.
The first sermon in a series on the Psalms, this message focuses on the presence of Jesus in the Psalms.
The tenth and final sermon in the series on the book of Colossians, this message focuses on three ways we can express our devotion to Jesus.
The ninth sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, this message focuses on three key God-honoring relationships.
The eighth sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, this message focuses on three essentials to a dynamic spiritual life.
The seventh sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, this message focuses on how to set our minds on the things above and not the things of the earth.
The sixth sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, this message focuses on the enemies of the faith - empty philosophy, tradition, legalism and false teaching.
The fifth sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, This message focuses on the importance of encouragement and gratitude in strengthening our spiritual walk with Jesus.
The fourth sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, This message focuses on what Jesus has done for us, and what responsibilities we have to Him in turn.
The third sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, This message focuses on Paul's description of the true nature and importance of Jesus.
The second sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, This message focuses on what signs of spiritual maturity we should seek for in our lives.
The first sermon in the series on the Book of Colossians, This message focuses on how the chief evidence of our salvation must be love.
The second sermon in a series on Spiritual Priorities, this message focuses on the significance of the act of communion.
The fourth and final sermon in the series, "Next Level", this message focuses on how we go about establishing those critical connections we must have with God and others.
The third sermon in the series, “Next Level”, This message focuses on three barriers to our connection with God and others and what we can do about them.
The second sermon in the series, "Next Level", this message focuses on the four pillars of biblical connection.
The first sermon in the series, “Next Level”, This message focuses on how our connection to Jesus - our "abiding" in Him - makes all the difference in our spiritual lives.
This standalone sermon looks at what "new views" we need to have coming into the New Year.
This standalone sermon focuses on what we must do to grow closer to Jesus no matter the circumstances.
The third sermon in the Christmas 2020 series, "Truth", this message focuses on knowing what the true identity of Jesus is and why it matters more than anything.
The second sermon in the Christmas 2020 series, this series focuses on three definitive aspects of God we can trust in to place our hope.
The first sermon in a series on Christmas, this message focuses on where real enduring joy actually comes from.
Pastor Dan answers questions regarding a variety of topics as pulled from questions texted in by the congregation.
The sixth and final sermon in the series, "Stretch", this message focuses on in the critical commitments we need to make to align our lives with God’s purpose.
The fifth sermon in the series, "Stretch", this message focuses on in order to increase our capacity for God, we need to we need to look beyond ourselves.
The fourth sermon in the series, "Stretch", this message focuses on how faith isn’t just an intellectual position, but a belief which leads us to action.
The third sermon in the series, "Stretch", this message focuses on how our showing generosity is both an issue of character and a reflection of the grace of God.
The second sermon in the series, "Stretch", this message focuses on how our showing compassion can reflect the very character of God to others.
The first sermon in the series, “Stretch”, This message focuses on how we can hide the very brokenness which Jesus understands and accepts about us.
This standalone sermon focuses on how we have all been commissioned to bring the the Gospel - the Good News of Jesus to the world around us.
The fourth sermon in the series, "I Speak Jesus", this message focuses on Jesus' command to 'love our enemies' and how we can actually do it.
The third sermon in the series, "I Speak Jesus", this message looks at how taking offense to what others say and do can shut down our ability to "speak Jesus".
The second sermon in the series, "I Speak Jesus", this message looks at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman and how cultural conventions should not hold us back from reaching out to others .
The first sermon in the series, “I Speak Jesus”, This message focuses on how our words, lifestyle and motives should be in sync with Jesus.
This standalone sermon focuses on how God uses the storms in our lives to produce something in us which benefits others in the future.
The fourth sermon in the series, Starting Over”, this message looks at five essentials we must put in place in our lives as we regather together.
This standalone sermon looks at how our focus should be the same as Jesus' - reaching outward to all those in the world in need of a savior.
The third sermon in the series, Starting Over”, this message looks at how we should not be stuck in the past, looking at life through the lens of regret, but look to the future by trusting God.
The second sermon in the series, Starting Over”, this message looks at idolatry in our lives and how we can only remove idols through surrender to God.
The first sermon in the series, “Starting Over”, This message focuses on how we can restart our spiritual life even when we find ourselves in a barren place.
This standalone sermon focuses on how can truly disrupt our lives in a Christlike fashion by focusing on all forms of generosity.
The fifth sermon in the series, “Lies We Believe”, this message focuses on the belief as Christians we should never get depressed.
The fourth sermon in the series, “Lies We Believe”, this message focuses on the belief as Christians we should never get depressed.
The third sermon in the series, “Lies We Believe”, this message focuses on there being only one way to heaven, and how sincere belief is no substitute for truth.
The second sermon in the series, “Lies We Believe”, this message focuses on our sense of entitlement and how it does not work in God's kingdom.
The first sermon in the series, “Lies We Believe”, This message focuses on how only one version of "truth" matters - God's.
This sermon focuses on the directions for how to live our lives as laid out in Romans chapter 12.
This special talk focuses on Pastor Dan’s heart regarding the issue of racism and what we as the church should do about it.
This standalone sermon focuses on how God genuinely changes a person's life as opposed to the counterfeit means of change we attempt ourselves.
This second sermon in the series "Who Is Jesus" deals with how Jesus was not just a good moral teacher, but something much, much more.
This first sermon in the series "Who Is Jesus" deals with how Jesus is not an option among many - He's the answer for all.
The tenth and final sermon in the series, “Joy”, this message looks at how we can become investors with God.
The ninth sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how we can learn Paul's secret for having real contentment regardless of his circumstances.
The eighth sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how a deeper joy can combat the stress of an uncertain world.
The seventh sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how success and by extension, joy is truly defined.
This standalone message looks at Easter - and why the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest cause for hope in our lives.
The sixth sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how our proximity to God is more important than our performance.
The fifth sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how to overcome a complaining spirit and God's Vision over our earthly view.
The fourth sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at what inheriting eternal life really means in uncertain times, and what tools you have to “work out” your salvation.
The third sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how you can deal with conflict and have peace in your life.
The second sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at how you can have joy during difficult times.
The first sermon in the series, “Joy”, This message looks at difficult people - and how we can love them like Jesus.
The second and concluding sermon in the series, “Find Home Here”, This message looks at how serving makes us more like Jesus and connects us to each other.
The first sermon in the series, “Find Home Here”, This message looks at four "chairs" - four different places you can find yourself spiritually and how to move closer to Jesus from each.
The sixth and final sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at how we can experience all that God has for us - if we're willing to surrender to Him.
The fifth sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at how we can live with the strength of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
The fourth sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at how our walk with God determines our intimacy with Him and what He can do with us.
The third sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at how our walk with God determines our intimacy with Him and what He can do with us.
The second sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at our faith and how to re-evaluate, re-commit and re-direct it.
The first sermon in the series, “Reset”, This message looks at communion - what it is and why it’s important for us as Christians to partake in it.
The fifth and final sermon in the series "Finishers", this Talking Points focuses on the ultimate finisher - Jesus - and what we can learn from His example.
The fourth sermon in the series "Finishers", this Talking Points focuses on the Apostle Paul went from an enemy of Jesus to devoting his life to the spreading of the Gospel of Christ until his dying day.
The third sermon in the series "Finishers", this Talking Points looks at the Apostle Peter and the internal storms he dealt with as he followed Jesus.
The second sermon in the series "Finishers", this Talking Points looks at how our first step in healing broken relationships is looking at ourselves with an understanding of our own brokenness.
Pastor Dan delivers the first sermon of the series "Finishers", focusing on John the Baptist and how he faced false accusations, doubt and even the loss of his own life. In the face of all these things, John the Baptist is an example to us today - he held on to his faith, trusted in God and finished well.