Grace Community Church - Angier, NC: Recent Episodes
Grace Community Church: Angier, NC
These episodes capture the sermons and special recorded events from Grace Community Church in Angier, NC. For more information, see graceccnc.org.
The angels blow the first four trumpets with the corresponding judgments on the earth, and Pastor Brad explores the biblical theme of God's judgement as part of His salvific activity.
In expositing chapter 7, Pastor Brad describes the difference between the seals that are broken on the scroll, and the seal that protects the people of God.
With each scroll that is opened, God continues to judge and unbelievers as a display of justice for His persecuted people.
Pastor Brad returns to the book of Revelation and picks up in the throne room of God as the seals are opened and judgment begins.
Pastor Brad kicks off the new year with a sermon reminding believers of their responsibility to respond to the gospel by worship through their giving, anchored in God's words through Malachi.
To start the new year, Pastor Brad explores the context and principles of the encouragement from Hebrews 10, emphasizing our gathered community.
To conclude the year, Pastor Brad teaches from Isaiah 55 and solicits testimonies of God's goodness from the congregation
Concluding this year's Advent series, Pastor Brad explores the light of the love of Jesus in John's gospel.
On the second week of Advent, Pastor David explores the Hebrew and Greek words for Peace and how the idea of Peace has haunted him.
For the first week of Advent, Pastor Brad explains how Hope leads us to wait with purpose.
Moving from Revelation 4 to Revelation 5, Pastor Brad teaches on the significance of the worthiness of the Lamb who was slain.
Pastor Brad explores John's vision of the throne of God in Revelation 4, with the holiness of beauty of God on display.
Pastor Brad teaches from the letters to the last two churches in the first section of Revelation, showing the contrast between the faithful believers in Philadelphia and the lukewarm church in Laodicea.
Pastor Ricky shares a glimpse of his trip to the location o the 7 churches and teaches from the letter to Sardis in Revelation 3.
As we continue through the letters to the churches, Pastor Brad unpacks the letter to Thyatira and its implications for all churches.
Pastor Brad explores the implications of the message given to the church at Pergamum, with a focus on our cultural engagement as Christians.
In Revelation 2, Pastor Brad preaches from the letter to the church at Smyrna, reminding of the power of belief in the Gospel and the gift of faith.
From the letter to the church at Ephesus, Pastor Brad reminds us all of the importance of our love for Jesus and His gospel.
Pastor Brad continues to demonstrate Revelation's connections to the Old Testament, including Jesus' favorite prophetic title for Himself.
Continuing the introduction to Revelation, Pastor Brad expands on the core themes of Revelation with an eye toward the Old Testament usage in Revelation and the Trinitarian introduction to the book.
To begin the sermon series in Revelation, Pastor Brad shows some interpretive guidelines and reminds us that the focus is on revealing Jesus.
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Brad examines the community of God described in Jesus' description of the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount.
Kyler Martin, Next Generation Pastor, shares a sermon that reminds us how and why we are to live as the body of Christ in our local church.
To conclude the series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brad reminds us of the comfort in pursuing holiness while we wait for Jesus' return
Pastor Brad Talley introduces the themes of 2 Peter 3 by connecting with Peter's other letter and the OT references to God's love and justice in the text.
Pastor Brad elaborates on the false teachers that Peter describes and how we might respond to false teachers today.
Pastor Brad unpacks the ways that 'despising authority' manifests, as demonstrated in the text of 2 Peter chapter 2.
In the next chapter of 2 Peter, Pastor Brad preaches on the importance of identifying and avoiding false teaching in the local church
Continuing in 2 Peter, Pastor Brad explains the importance of the Word of God as a foundation during difficult times.
Elders Scott Culbreth and Jim McLaughlin take time to examine the biblical principle of giving, focusing on financial giving but with a view toward giving as a response to the gospel.
Pastor Brad continues the series in 2 Peter, focusing on the call to holiness and its purpose in the life of a believer.
Pastor Brad begins the sermon series in 2 Peter, starting with the way Peter identifies the recipients of his letter.
Pastor Brad encourages testimony to God's goodness while sharing Asaph's perspective from Psalm 73.
To conclude the series in Daniel, Pastor Brad reminds that the ultimate victory is God's, for His glory and the good of His people.
Pastor Brad examines the description of the Antichrist from Daniel 11 and gives helpful and hopeful perspective on the text
Taking a brief break from Daniel, Pastor Brad touches on the ways God has given us to respond to the temptation and threat of fear.
Pastor Brad further unpacks the application from Daniel 11 and the ways God will use His church to care for one another and the world as prophecy unfolds.
Continuing in Daniel 11, Pastor Brad explains the historical context for Daniel's prophecy and several important parallels for our current context
Picking back up in Daniel, Pastor Brad introduces the final vision Daniel receives and shows many points of practical application for us even in the midst of the apocalyptic prophecy.
Pastor Ricky Lee supplements our time in eschatology with a reminder of how we can be ready to meet Jesus
To supplement the Daniel series, Pastor Brad examines the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6
Returning to the series in Daniel, Pastor Brad introduces Daniel's final vision and the implications for us today.
On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Brad shows the connections between Paul's teaching in Ephesians and Colossians on the implications of Jesus' resurrection.
Pastor David Calvert examines the context for Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
In the second part of the excursus into Matthew 24, Pastor Brad continues to unpack the prophetic words of Jesus regarding the temple and His return.
Pastor Brad explores the interpretations of Jesus' Olivet Discourse from Matthew as more context for understanding biblical prophecy.
Taking a break from the heavy prophecy of Daniel, Pastor Brad preaches from Matthew 11 and the rest we have in Jesus.
Pastor Brad tackles the apocalyptic vision of Daniel 9 by showing the range of possible interpretations and the key focus on God's ultimate victory.
The prayer of Daniel from chapter 9 is deeply connected to other prayers in the Bible and the overarching concepts of God's steadfast love and mercy for His people.
The fulfilled prophecy of Daniel 8 is an example of the ways God is faithful to His people throughout generations.
To conclude chapter 7, Pastor Brad echoes the sentiments of Daniel that though we are alarmed at the visions, we keep the matters in our heart as God's Word.
Continuing in Daniel 7, Pastor Brad points to the significance of the titles used for God and the one like a Son of Man after the beasts are described.
For the first Sunday of Advent 2023, Pastor Brad connects Hope and the Faith displayed in Hebrews 11
Pastor Brad leads in a time of Word and Testimony by teaching from Psalm 103 and inviting testimonies of thanksgiving from the congregation.
In another Eschatological Excursus, Pastor Brad offers a biblical answer to the question, 'who is Israel?' which arises through the study of eschatology.
In another brief eschatological excursus, Pastor Brad preaches a communion sermon from Isaiah 53 as we prepare for Advent and a return to Daniel in January of 2024
From Daniel 6, Pastor Brad preaches on the ways Daniel engaged with politics and persecution and draws out conclusions for our engagement as well.
Next Gen Pastor Kyler Martin preaches from Philippians 1, expounding on Paul's prayer for the people of God found there.
In our fall outdoor service, Pastor Brad preaches from Daniel 5 about the writing on the wall. Please excuse the excess wind noise from our outdoor gathering.
Pastor Brad explains how God's sovereignty and goodness are evident in Daniel's life as he provides the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 4
In Daniel 2, Pastor Brad unpacks the ways we can learn from Daniel's encounter with Nebuchadnezzar and the vision of the statue.
Pastor Brad begins the series in Daniel, providing the context for the series by giving an exegesis and application of Daniel 1.
Pastor Brad concludes the Eschatological Excursus series with the description of the Day of the Lord from 1 Thessalonians and a word on how we should live in response.
Pastor Brad teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4, giving a glimpse of the joy of Jesus' return and the various interpretations of this passage in systematic theology.
In the second sermon of the Eschatological Excursus series, Pastor Brad contrasts the kingdom of God with the kingdoms of this world
In the first sermon of the Eschatological Excursus series, Pastor Brad shows the trajectory of God's plan after the tower of Babel.
Pastor David preaches a sermon intended to be a 'cold open' for the Daniel series in a few weeks, focused on the title 'Son of Man' that Jesus uses for himself.
Pastor Brad concludes the Galatians 6 mini-series with a reminder of the place of the cross of Jesus in the life of the believer.
Scott Culbreth, one of our elders, walks us through parts of his faith journey and the incredible ways that all of Scripture points to Jesus.
In the second sermon of the mini-series, Pastor Brad moves through Galatians 6 and reminds us of the power of the principles of sowing, reaping, and perseverance.
In a short 3-sermon series from Galatians 6, Pastor Brad addresses the tasks we are called to do together as a community and alone as individual followers of Jesus
Pastor Brad concludes the 2-part series in Romans 8 by reminding us that we are super-conquerors through Christ
Pastor Ricky looks to the Beatitudes and explains how they show the way to true happiness.
Pastor Brad splits Romans 8 into a two-part sermon connecting to Romans 5 and the ways that God leads us out of suffering
Pastor Brad focuses on the place of suffering in the Christian life through the lens of Romans 5
Pastor Brad concludes the Habakkuk series with a focus on the ways that God's answer to Habakkuk brought perspective to Habakkuk's song of response.
Pastor Brad connects the threads of Habakkuk 2:4 that run all through the New Testament, demonstrating exegesis of a key text.
Pastor Brad leads through Habakkuk's questions and the beginning of God's answer to him, with a focus on 2:4.a
Pastor Brad begins the sermon series in Habakkuk, giving the context and tone for Habakkuk's interaction with Yahweh.
One of our elders, Bert Wallace, gives an overview of the kings of Israel and Judah, following Pastor Brad's examination of King David last week. This provides important biblical context for the upcoming series in Habakkuk and Daniel.
Pastor Brad walks through the text of 2 Samuel and the account of David's sin with Bathsheba, Uriah, and the people of God.
To conclude our series in 1 Corinthians, Pastor Brad shows how Pauls final words in the letter illustrate the nature of walking in God's will.
Pastor Brad connects the theme of giving from 1 and 2 Corinthians, reminding us how our generosity is a reflection of God's indescribable gift to us.
He is Risen Indeed! Pastor Brad walks through Matthew 28 from the resurrection the ascension with attention to how everyone in the narrative response to the resurrected Jesus.
For the message on Good Friday, Pastor Brad focuses on the description of the implications of the crucifixion in Colossians 2
On Palm Sunday, Pastor Brad describes the brilliant responses of Jesus to the attempted traps by the Pharisees and Sadducees.
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Ricky focuses on the beauty of the theological metaphor of adoption, from Romans 8.
To close out chapter 15, Pastor Brad re-emphasizes the implications of Jesus' bodily resurrection.
Pastor Brad breaks down Paul's argument for the importance of Christ's resurrection in the middle of chapter 15.
Pastor Brad unpacks the powerful summary of the gospel that Paul gives in the beginning of 1 Corinthians 15.
In 1 Corinthians 14, Pastor Brad points to the focus on order in the worship of the church as the heart of Paul's exhortation.
As Pastor Brad continues in chapter 14, flowing out of Paul's definition of "love" in 13, he focuses on the function of our speech in worship gatherings.
Pastor Brad continues in chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians with a focus on the context of Paul's comments about speaking with 'tongues.'
Pastor Brad begins the section of 1 Corinthians that addresses spiritual gifts by pointing out some overarching themes of chapters 12-14.
Returning to the 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Brad gives an overview of what we've covered so far in chapters 1 through 11.
Pastor Brad provides an examination of the life of folks who are members of the Body of Christ, from Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus.
To begin the new year, Pastor Brad gives us 3 priorities from Philippians 3 to set a biblical trajectory for spiritual formation in the new year.
In the final sermon of 2022, Pastor Brad leads us in reflections on Jesus' birth and testimonies of God's goodness from the congregation.
On the second week of Advent, Pastor Brad preaches from Colossians with a focus on the advent theme of Peace
Ricky Lee, Pastor for Discipleship and Care, preaches from Romans 15 on the first week of Advent, with a focus on Hope.
The focus of this passage is the Lord's Supper, a fitting text for the week leading into Thanksgiving.
As Pastor Brad continues in 1 Corinthians, he moves to chapter 11 and the instructions Paul gives for head coverings for men and women - and the deeper truths that apply to us today.
Pastor Brad continues in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians with exposition of Paul's word to single believers.
With Pastor Brad out sick, Pastor Ricky fills in with a message from 1 John that brings conviction and comfort to those following Jesus.
To supplement the 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Brad draws from insights in 1 Peter 2 on how we are to understand our identity in Christ.
Pastor Brad picks back up in 1 Corinthians 6-7 with encouragement for a consistent, biblical, sexual ethic for believers.
With the Missions Fair on Sunday night, Pastor Brad preaches a sermon with a Missions focus from Romans 1 and 15.
Michael Talley, guest preacher from Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone, preaches a sermon from Ephesians that leads us to pray for the persecuted church.
Pastor Brad jumps back to 1 Corinthians 6 to address the pointed issues of sexual ethics in the church at Corinth and the implications for today.
Pastor Brad navigates the issues of 1 Cor 10 with a focus on how believers should seek to serve one another in selfless love
Pastor Brad begins chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians noting that the complicated and nuanced issues for the church then are no less applicable to our issues now.
As Pastor Brad continues 1 Corinthians 9, he takes time to explain the core of the gospel message and the helpfulness of the lens of a theology of the cross.
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul weighs his own rights against the worth of the gospel. Pastor Brad continues our series.
Jumping ahead to chapter 8, Pastor Brad continues in our 1 Corinthians series with an exposition of the relationship of "weak" and "strong" believers.
Pastor Brad continues in chapter 6, with comments from Jim McLaughlin, chairman of the Elders at GCC.
As Pastor Brad returns from being away, he picks up in 1 Corinthians 5 with an examination of God's purpose for His Church's purity and unity.
Pastor Jeff Kelly preaches from John with a focus on the love believers should have for one another
Pastor David Calvert fills the pulpit with a sermon from 2 Corinthians 1 on biblical comfort to supplement the series in 1 Corinthians.
Pastor Ricky Lee preaches from 1 Corinthians 4, explaining why Paul exhorts the Corinthian church to treat apostles and church leaders a certain way.
Pastor Brad Talley continues through chapter 3 in our series in 1 Corinthians, employing a little "Southern-ese" to help us understand the implications of a Greek phrase.
At the culmination of VBS week, Pastor Brad preaches from Deuteronomy 6 and the truth of the Shema.
In Chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Brad explains why Paul would refer to the Corinthian church as 'babies' who need milk, and challenges us to consider how grown we actually are.
As Pastor Brad finishes chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians, he highlights the contrast between God's wisdom and the ways of the world, evident in Corinth as well as today.
As Pastor Brad begins chapter 2, he explains how Paul seeks to point believers to having their faith firmly in God and not in wisdom or anything/anyone else.
Guest preacher Mike Raiter, one of our supported missionaries who serves in Melbourne, Australia, with the Center for Biblical Preaching, exposits 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 with a reminder that hope in Jesus brings perspective.
Pastor Brad picks up in the 1 Corinthians series to finish chapter 1 and remind us that our only boasting is in Jesus.
Former missionary Ted McKinney shares a message from John 3:16, sharing stories from the mission field as examples of the power of the gospel.
Pastor Brad continues through 1 Corinthians chapter 1 with a focus on the unity of the local church found in and through the cross.
Pastor Brad kicks off a series walking through 1 Corinthians, setting the stage with the idea of the 'perfect' church
In the conclusion of the Missions! sermon series, Pastor Brad lets the text of Romans, and its deep roots in the OT, propel the mission of God forward.
On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Brad preaches from Luke 24 and elaborates on the rich benefits that are ours because of Jesus' resurrection.
Pastor Brad shares key Scripture from the New Testament to help us reflect on the death of Jesus
For Palm Sunday, Pastor Brad looks back to Psalm 118 and all the ways it pointed to King Jesus.
From Matthew 10, Pastor Brad preaches on the similarities and differences of the commission Jesus gives to the 12 and the mission for the Church
From Philippians 4, Pastor Brad reminds us of our interconnectedness with our missionaries, especially as we show generosity in giving.
Pastor Brad continues our Missions! series with a look at the ministry of Epaphroditus, including a guest interview with Missions Team member Ted McKinney.
Guest preacher Joe Hunziker, missionary from Camp Isola in Italy, preaches from the rest of Philippians 1 with a focus on the example of Jesus for our participation in God's Kingdom.
Continuing our Missions series, Pastor Brad shares from Philippians 1 and includes some folks from our Missions Team to emphasize our relationships with those proclaiming the gospel around the world.
Pastor Brad picks up the baton and continues the Missions series with a reminder of how to pray for believers we may never meet.
Pastor Ricky Lee preaches from John 4, the text that includes the subtitle for the Missions! series.
Continuing in the Missions series, Pastor Brad shows how the Great Commission shapes our identity and our actions in the world
In part 2 of the Kingdom Already/Not Yet, Pastor Brad preaches from Acts 1 with further explanation of God's purposes for His Church and our co-mission
In the first part of a 2 part sermon, Pastor Brad preaches from the transfiguration of Jesus and the theme of God's Kingdom that is inaugurated but not yet complete
Continuing our Missions! series, Pastor Brad unpacks more of the implications of Peter's confession and interaction with Jesus in Matthew 16
With gatherings canceled for inclement weather, Pastor Brad shares this devotional message from Matthew 11
Pastor Brad begins a series on Missions from the pivotal confession of Peter in Matthew's account of the gospel of Jesus.
To begin 2022, Pastor Brad preaches from the scene in Luke 10 where Jesus teaches us to choose what is best with our time.
On the final sermon of 2021, Pastor Brad continues to unpack Luke 2 and gives time for testimony (edited from this podcast, but available on Vimeo)
Jeff Kelly, Pastor for Assimilation & Student Ministry, preaches on the 4th Sunday of Advent with a focus on the Love of God that shapes us and leads us.
On the third week of Advent, Pastor Brad followed a brief kids' program with thoughts on Joy from Psalm 96
For the week of Peace, Pastor Brad preaches from Colossians 3 with an emphasis on how our practice of 'shalom' brings glory to God
On the first week of Advent, Pastor Brad elaborates on our Hope from the gospel of Matthew.
From Psalm 86, Pastor Brad encourages us to give thanks for the sovereign plan of God that manifested in the work of Jesus.
Pastor for Creative Arts, David Calvert, shares a sermon from Psalm 107 (postponed from the summer series) with a focus on God's steadfast love.
Pastor Brad concludes the Titus series with the final instructions and encouragements from Paul to Titus and the believers at Crete (and everywhere).
In chapter 3 of Titus, Pastor Ricky preaches on the power of our obedience to impact the world
Pastor Ricky picks up in Titus 2 and points out that this section of the text teaches us of the grace and glory of Jesus
Entering into chapter 2 of Titus, Pastor Brad highlights the very applicable truths for older and younger Christians in our church
Pastor Brad continues in Titus 1 with an explanation of the deep concerns Paul had for the doctrinal issues on Crete.
Continuing in the Titus series, Pastor Brad preaches from the text that gives the qualifications for elders in the local church.
Pastor Ricky Lee kicks off a sermon series on the book of Titus, a short letter from Paul that is packed with applicable truth.
Unpacking Psalm 146, Pastor Brad reminds that the plan of God for His People is bigger than this moment
Pastor Brad picks back up in Psalm 110, pointing out how God's plan always comes together in His timing
Pastor Brad preaches from Psalm 45, focusing on the wedding metaphor, to continue our series in the Psalms this summer.
Returning to 'Another Summer in the Psalms,' Pastor Brad preaches the first part of Psalm 110, the most-quoted Psalm in the New Testament.
Pastor Jeff Kelly preaches from Psalm 119, highlighting how this psalm may have served as a chronicle of David's spiritual maturity in trusting God.
Ricky Lee, Pastor for Discipleship and Care, preaches from Proverbs 9 to continue our miniseries in Proverbs
Pastor Brad introduces a slight detour from Psalms into the book of Proverbs for a mini-series.
Continuing in the summer series on the Psalms, Pastor Brad preaches from Psalm 137 and gives context and application to this psalm of lament that cries out for God's justice.
As the culmination of our VBS weekend, Pastor Brad preaches from Psalm 11 and reminds that only Jesus makes us righteous.
Pastor Jeff Kelly fills in to preach from Psalm 19 on the interaction of our words, our thoughts, and our actions.
Psalm 25 is the text for this Sunday, with a focus on how the gospel and humility function in the life of a Christian.
To follow up from last week, Pastor Brad shows the use of Psalm 2 in the account from Acts 4, highlighting Jesus' divinity.
Pastor Brad continues our series in the Psalms with a look at the first Messianic psalm, Psalm 2.
Pastor Ricky Lee preaches from 3 John with a focus on the hospitality of those who are truly transformed by the gospel
Pastor Brad walks through Leviticus 16, highlighting all the ways that Jesus is foreshadowed in the Day of Atonement.
Following a brief introduction from Pastor Brad Talley, Pastor David Calvert moderates a panel discussion on the themes of John's gospel, with elders Jim McLaughlin, Lee Williford, and Bert Wallace contributing.
Pastor Brad preaches a sermon from Psalm 73, a psalm of Asaph, with potent application for today.
As Pastor Brad finishes the expository sermons for the John series, he draws out 7 applications from the interaction of Jesus and Peter (and the disciples) as they break fast on the shore.
Pastor Ricky Lee preaches from 2 John in a brief interlude to the John series, focusing on the important connection between walking in truth and love.
As we approach the end of our series in John, Pastor Brad preaches the resurrection narrative from John 20 in our outdoor Easter service.
As we move through the gospel according to John, Pastor Brad preaches about Jesus' trial before Pilate
Following the synoptic accounts from last week, Pastor Brad picks up with John's account of the garden and Jesus' arrest.
To supplement the John series and the narrative leading to the garden of Gethsemane in John 18, Pastor Brad preaches from Matthew 26.
Pastor Brad concludes Jesus' prayer from John 17 as he continues through the sermon series in John.
Continuing in John 17, Pastor Brad shares more insight from the prayer of Jesus on the way to the garden.
Pastor David Calvert revisits the Prologue of the gospel according to John in order to set up a return to John sermon series.
The conclusion of the Time to Decide series points us to the joy Paul experienced even in persecution, an example for the church in any age.
Pastor Brad continues in Ephesians with a focus on God's design for family relationships, especially parents and children.
The middle sermon in the 5-week series Time to Decide, with a focus on God's design for marriage, from Ephesians 5
The second sermon in the mini-series Time to Decide: Jesus or Self explores the "divisive" words of Jesus in Luke 14
Pastor Brad begins the miniseries Time to Decide: Jesus or Self with a reminder from Matthew 11 of the rest that Jesus provides
Pastor David Calvert preaches a sermon from Luke 2:19 with emphasis on how Mary "pondered" these things in her heart.
Pastor Jeff Kelly shares the Christmas Eve homily, focusing on Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2 and the wonder of Jesus' birth
On the fourth week of Advent, Pastor Brad preaches from 1 John with a focus on Love and the work of Jesus
In the third week of Advent, Pastor Brad describes how God rejoices over His children, because of Jesus.
This week, Pastor Brad continues in Romans as he felt led to preach from chapter 13 and the instructions for followers of Jesus found there.
Finishing out the implications of being a living sacrifice, Pastor Brad gives context and application to the text in Romans 12:1-13.
Pastor Brad preaches from Romans 12 with a focus on the spiritual gifts mentioned there and the way those function in the body of Christ.
Pastor Brad continues to apply the text of Romans 12 to our context, considering how God's message to the church at Rome are also meant for us, for such a time as this.
From Romans 12, Pastor Brad explains what it means for a follower of Jesus to be a living sacrifice.
Ricky Lee, Pastor for Discipleship and Care, preaches from the end of Romans 8 to conclude the GCC Together weekend with a focus on how our future forms us into the image of Jesus.
As we wrap up the mini-series 'Conformed to the Image of God's Son, Jesus,' Pastor Brad Talley reconnects with Romans 8, showing the importance of the indicative that we are 'in Christ.'
From Romans 7, Pastor Brad preaches the wisdom of God in the interaction between flesh and Spirit.
Continuing into Romans 7, Pastor Brad provides a way of grasping the hope of sanctification at the heart of this section of Romans.
With the celebration of both baptism and the Lord's Supper during this service, Pastor Brad preaches from Romans 6 and anchors our liturgical practice in the theological reality of our being in Christ.
Pastor Brad continues in Romans chapter 5 with an exposition of the two families - Adam's family, and Jesus' family.
This week, Pastor Brad preaches from Romans 5 with a focus on the ways that the Triune God manifests in the life of the Christian with grace, hope, and love.
David Calvert, Pastor for Creative Arts, preaches from Micah 6:8 and explores the implications of this text and what God requires of us.
From 1 Peter, Pastor Brad outlines 12 important ways we can remember our identity as God's covenant people in the midst of our circumstances.
Jeff Kelly, Pastor for Assimilation and Student Ministry, shares a sermon from Psalm 27, continuing to point to the ways that we may be formed into the image of Jesus.
Pastor Brad talks through the passage in Luke's gospel in which Jesus tells his followers to carry their cross.
Pastor Ricky Lee preaches from 1 Timothy and the formative effects of contentment in the Christian life.
Continuing the mini-series Conformed to the Image of God's Son Jesus, Pastor Brad preaches from 1 John 1 and the kinds of routines that shape us like Jesus
David Calvert, Pastor for Creative Arts, spends time working through Romans 12:1-2, reminding us that God's mercy leads us to worship, which brings transformation.
Pastor Brad continues in a mini-series on being Conformed to the Image of God's Son Jesus with an exposition of Psalm 51.
Jeff Kelly, Pastor for Assimilation and Student Ministry, preaches from Psalm 23 on the ways Jesus, as shepherd, leads us into being conformed to His image.
To continue our outdoor services, Pastor Brad preaches from Romans 8 with a focus on the consistency of God's purposes through any age or circumstance.
Ricky Lee, Pastor for Discipleship and Care, preaches from Psalm 5 in our 3rd outdoor gathering - he reminds us that God hears us and is present with us in suffering.
In case of rain, we moved the worship gathering to a sunny Saturday morning - Pastor Brad concluded the mini-series on Acts 17 and the example of Paul's contextualizing of the gospel
In our first in-person gathering since March, Pastor Brad takes time to show us Paul's interaction in Acts 17 as an example for our engagement with culture in this tumultuous time.
As we continue to adapt and respond to COVID19, Pastor Brad preaches from Philippians 2 as a foundation for our church family during these circumstances.
Pastor Brad concludes chapter 16 of John with one of the pivotal verses of the Farewell Discourse, reminding the disciples and us that Jesus has overcome the world.
Continuing to walk through the Farewell Discourse, Pastor Brad teaches from the first part of John 16 and the promise of the Holy Spirit.
John 15 and the imagery of the vine shifts to John 16 and the person and work of the Holy Spirit with a word about impending persecution connecting the dots. Pastor Brad walks through the implications of this passage.
Scott Culbreth, one of the GCC elders, teaches from the farewell discourse and John 15 with a panel discussion featuring Bert Wallace and David Calvert.
Part 2 of 2. Pastor Brad provides the walk-through of the final section of application points from John 15.
Part 1 of 2. Pastor Brad walks through the first half of the application points for John 15 in a followup to the sermon from Sunday, 4-19-20
Back into the series in John, Pastor Brad invites us to hear Jesus' words from John 15 and consider the implications of abiding in Jesus as He abides in us.
Grace Community Church's first virtual worship gathering on a Resurrection Sunday! Pastor Brad continues to walk through the Easter account from Luke 24, showing the many implications of Jesus' resurrection
Pastor Brad makes a case for how we may understand the 'good' in Good Friday during this Holy Week message from the gospel according to Luke.