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Feb 1, 2026 | Faithful With Little, Faithful With Much | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
Jan 11, 2026 | Putting God First in Finances | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
Sept 14, 2025 | The Truthfulness of God | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
August 17, 2025 | Spotting the Corrupt Answers | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
August 3, 2025 | Contend: Called to Stand for the Faith | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
July 20, 2025 | Love (More Like Jesus) Part 2 | Jack Supp, Elder by Grace Church Waldorf
June 29, 2025 | Mephibosheth: Grace at the King's Table | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
June 15, 2025 | A Legal Redemption, A Lasting Legacy | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
June 8, 2025 | The Kinsman-Redeemer's Commitment | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
April 27, 2025 | Moving from Scarcity to Generosity | Mark Wilson by Grace Church Waldorf
March 30, 2025 | Living a Disciplined and Grace-Filled Life | Elder Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
March 16, 2025 | Prayer for the Spread of the Gospel | Elder Jack Supp by Grace Church Waldorf
March 9, 2025 | Standing Firm in a Shaking World | Elder Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
February 23, 2025 | Warning Against Deception | Elder Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
February 2, 2025 | Faithful in Thanksgiving and Perseverance | Pastor Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
January 26, 2025 | Your Heart of Generosity | Elder Art Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
November 24, 2024 | The Power of Sanctification and Grace | Elder Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
November 17, 2024 | Give Thanks for This is the Will of God | Elder Art Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
November 10, 2024 | Living in Community with Peace, Patience & Grace | Chad Barr by Grace Church Waldorf
October 6, 2024 | The Tempter Never Sleeps | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
September 15, 2024 | Proofs of Christian Life | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
August 11, 2024 | Proper Family Relationships | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
July 28, 2024 | Evangelism: The Purpose of Life | Bruce Triplehorn by Grace Church Waldorf
May 12, 2024 | The Power of a Praying Mother | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
April 28, 2024 | The Trustworthy Prophetic Word | Elder Jack Supp by Grace Church Waldorf
April 21, 2024 | Effective and Productive Believers | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
March 24, 2024 | Profound Misunderstanding | Elder Art Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
March 10, 2024 | Bless in the Face of Evil | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
March 3, 2024 | Guidance for Husbands and Wives | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
February 25, 2024 | Submission to Authority | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
February 18, 2024 | A Stone That Cuts Both Ways | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
February 11, 2024 | Growing Stronger in the WORD | Elder Kevin Newsome by Grace Church Waldorf
January 21, 2024 | How to Be Faithful Stewards of Our Treasure | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
December 24, 2023 | King of Kings, Lord of Lords | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
December 17, 2023 | Home for the Holidays | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
December 10, 2023 | Welcome Christ: The Omnipotent One | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
December 3, 2023 | Christmas Essential: What Child is This? | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
November 26, 2023 | Things Not to Forget as We Give Thanks | Elder Jack Supp by Grace Church Waldorf
November 12, 2023 | The Holy Spirit Leads Us to Give Thanks | Elder Kevin Newsome by Grace Church Waldorf
October 1, 2023 | Our Mission: Pointing People "Home" to Christ | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
September 24, 2023 | Woman at the Well Part 4 | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
September 17, 2023 | The Wellspring of Living Water | Elder Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
September 10, 2023 | You're Invited Home - John 4 | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
September 3, 2023 | YIH: Who Are You Inviting? | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
July 30, 2023 | Two Ways to Live: Man's Way or God's Way | Elder Kevin Newsome by Grace Church Waldorf
July 16, 2023 | You Are Invited to Be Blessed | Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
July 9, 2023 | Psalm 143: A Psalm of David | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
July 2, 2023 | Psalms: The Kiss of Hope! | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
April 30, 2023 |The Foolishness of Me-First Living| Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
April 9, 2023 | Silent Easter. Shocking Easter! | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
April 4, 2023 | Hope is on the Way: The King is Coming | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
March 12, 2023 | Genuine Faith & Harmonious Relationships | Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
February 19, 2023 | Favoritism and the Word | Elder Kevin Newsome by Grace Church Waldorf
January 29, 2023 | Stewardship of Scrimping, Cheap Christianity, Greasy Grace | James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
January 22, 2023 | Principles of Biblical Giving | Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
January 15, 2023 | Financial Stewardship | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
January 8, 2023 | Tithing - Giving Back to God | Elder Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
Christmas Eve 2022 | The Exclusive Jesus of Christmas | Elder Tom Piper by Grace Church Waldorf
December 18, 2022 | Jesus, The Holy One | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
December 11, 2022 | What's in a Name? (Part 2) | Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
November 27, 2022 | Christmas Never Ends | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
November 20, 2022 | Lasting Thanksgiving? | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
November 13, 2022 | World's Quickest Homecoming; Worlds's Fastest Harvest | Elder Tom Piper by Grace Church Waldorf
Oct 16, 2022 | Hope in the Coming of the Lord | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
Oct 9, 2022 | Hope and Spiritual Aftercare After Our Time of Trials | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
Sept 25, 2022 | Encouragements for Hope in Difficult Times | Elder Barry Goodson by Grace Church Waldorf
Sept 11, 2022 | Biblical Preparation: Prophecy (Part 2) | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
Sept 4, 2022 | Biblical Preparation: Prophecy (Part 1) | Elder George Hornickel by Grace Church Waldorf
August 28, 2022 | Biblical Preparation: Brokenness | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
August 21, 2022 | Apologetics: Defending the Christian Faith | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
August 14, 2022 | Energy: A Passion to Serve | Elder Kevin Newsome by Grace Church Waldorf
August 7, 2022 | Purity: Purification of the Heart | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
July 31, 2022 | Book of Revelation: Purpose | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
July 17, 2022 | Fighting the Good Fight | Elder George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
June 26, 2022 | How the Church (YOU) Grows! | Elder James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
June 5, 2022 | Stephen: A Deacon's Legacy | Pastor Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
May 22, 2022 | The Responsibilities of Elders (Part 1) | Rev. George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
May 8, 2022 | Kingdom Women with an Eternal Perspective | Rev. George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
May 1, 2022 | Where Is God in My Suffering? | Pastor Tony Papadakis by Grace Church Waldorf
April 17, 2022 (Easter Sunday) | Cracking Open Heaven | James Schaefer by Grace Church Waldorf
April 10, 2022 | Behold, Your King Is Coming! | Pastor Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
March 20 | Forgiveness: What It Is & What It Isn't | George Kinyanjui by Grace Church Waldorf
February 13, 2022 | Opportunity Marked by Generosity | Pastor Arthur Shepherd by Grace Church Waldorf
December 26, 2021 | Igniting a Passion for Christ | Pastor Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
December 24, 2021 | Christmas Eve Message | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 19, 2021 | Baby or Not...He's Still the King: Jesus Is Our Shalom | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 12, 2021 | Baby or Not...He's Still the King: Jesus Is Our Warrior | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 5, 2021 | Baby or Not...He's Still the King: Jesus Is Our Waymaker | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
Grace Church Waldorf Nov 21, 2021 | level up | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
Dr. Grady McMurtry gave this sermon. It is a shortened version of his full teaching "The Creationist View of Marriage." Go to Creationworldview.org to purchase the teaching in its entirety.
July 11, 2021 | God Knows Your Story: From Accuser to Acquitted | Pastor Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
July 4, 2021 | God Knows Your Story: From Religion to Redemption | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 23, 2021 | G.R.I.T.: Shatter Your Ceiling | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 9, 2021 | G.R.I.T.: Be Humble - You Need GRIT To Submit | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
April 25, 2021 | G.R.I.T.-Be Resilient Not Resistant | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
April 4, 2021 | Living Beyond The Grave: Anger - Is It A Choice | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 28, 2021 | Living Beyond The Grave: Sweet Redemption | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 21th, 2021 | Living Beyond The Grave: You Must Be Perfect! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 14th, 2021 | Dangerous Prayers: Make Me Bold | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 7, 2021 | Dangerous Prayers: Send Me | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 28, 2021 | Dangerous Prayers: Break me! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 21, 2021 | Dangerous Prayers: Search Me! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 14, 2021 | Dangerous Prayers: Speak, for Your Servant Hears! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 7, 2021 | Forward: Getting Ready for the Battle Ahead! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
January 24, 2021 | Forward: Place the stones on the mantle | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
January 17, 2021 | Forward: Getting Ahead By Getting Behind God | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
January 10, 2021 | Forward: The Unlikely Playmaker | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
January 3, 2021 | Forward: It Takes Courage | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 20, 2020 | Unmasked: Jesus is our Peace | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 13, 2020 | Unmasked: Jesus is the Light | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 6, 2020 | Unmasked: Jesus is the Redeemer | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 29, 2020 | In ___ We Trust: Making Dollar$ and Sense | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 22, 2020 | In ____ We Trust: I Can't Get No Satisfaction | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 8, 2020 | In ___ We Trust: It's Not About the Money | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 1, 2020 | All Hands On Deck: Love is Devotion | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 25, 2020 | All Hands On Deck: Distribution For Contribution | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 18, 2020 | All Hands On Deck: Motivation For Participation | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 11, 2020 | Collide: Run, Christian, Run! | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 4, 2020 | Collide: Facing our Goliaths | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 27, 2020 | Collide: Lean into the Whisper | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 20, 2020 | The Fight: Know to Never Throw In The Towel | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 13, 2020 | The Fight: Know How to Counterpunch (Part 2) | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 6, 2020 | The Fight: Know How To Counterpunch (Part 1) | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
August 30, 2020 | The Fight: Know Your Contender | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
August 2, 2020 | GPS: What's Your Turnaround Point? (Part 2) | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
July 26, 2020 | GPS: What's Your Turnaround Point? | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
July 19, 2020 | GPS: What is Your Pit Stop? | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
July 12, 2020 | GPS: What's Your Destination? | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
June 28th 2020 | Let's Talk About Race | Biblical Justice Matters | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
June 14th 2020 | Let's Talk About Race | Panel Discussion | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
June 14th 2020 | Let's Talk About Race | Replacing the Old Lens | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
June 7th 2020 | Let's Talk About Race | Reflection Leading to Redemption | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 31st 2020 | Standing At The Crossroads | Next-Level: Victorious Faith| Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 24th 2020 | Standing At The Crossroads | Next-Level: Reaching Our Potential| Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 17th 2020 | Standing At The Crossroads | Next-Level Testing | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 10th 2020 | Detours | Onlookers: Keep Your Eyes On The Road | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
May 3rd 2020 | Detours | Traffic Jam: Stuck For His Purpose | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
April 26th 2020 | Detours | The Road To Redemption | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
April 19th 2020 | Detours | Changing Lanes | Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 22nd 2020 | Divorce-Proof Your Marriage | Make It Last Forever - Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 15th 2020 |Divorce-Proof Your Marriage | Guarding Love: Build a Castle - Pastor Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
March 8th 2020 |Forgiving Love: Divorce-Pride Your Marriage | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 23rd 2020 | Imperfect People: Imperfect People Doing God's Perfect Will | Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
February 9th 2020 | Imperfect People: Are You A Control Freak? | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
February 2nd 2020 | Imperfect People: Lies vs. Truth | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 29th 2019 | Living Like There Is No Tomorrow | Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
December 22nd 2019 | Unleash the King : Dropping the Scepter | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 15th 2019 | Unleash the King : Letting Go of the Scepter | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 8th 2019 | Unleash the King : Loosening Our Grip | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
December 1st 2019 | Unleash the King : Holding the Scepter | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 24, 2019 | Genero$ity: Partnering in Generosity | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 17, 2019 | Genero$ity: Leaving a Legacy of Generosity | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 10, 2019 | Genero$ity: Cultivate Generosity | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
November 3, 2019 | Genero$ity: Excel in Generosity | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 20, 2019 | Holy Ambition: How to Make Worship a Lifestyle | Dennis Fay by Grace Church Waldorf
October 13, 2019 | Holy Ambition: From Vulnerability to Vitality | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
October 06, 2019 | Holy Ambition: The Value of Forgiveness | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 29 2019 | Holy Ambition: We Need A Big Vision Of God | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 22 2019 | Generations: Understanding the Generations | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 08 2019 | Generations: Don't Pander in the Slander | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
September 01 2019 | Generations: Live With No Regret | Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
August 25, 2019 - Generations: What's Your Target? - Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
August 11, 2019 - Empowered Prayer: Finding God in the Wrestling - Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
August 4, 2019 - Empowered Prayer: The Priority of His Presence - Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
July 28, 2019 - Empowered Prayer: A Passion for Prayer - Bruno Giamba by Grace Church Waldorf
Building And Sustaining A Culture Of Disciplemaking - Cedric Brown by Grace Church Waldorf
1 Corinthians 5 - Part 11 of The Christ Centered Church Series - A Plea for Unity. Sunday October 28, 2018
Part 10 of The Christ Centered Church Series - A Plea for Unity. Sunday October 21, 2018
Wycliffe Bible Translators candidate, Matthew Edelen shares "God's Heart for the Nations". Matt gives a compelling reason to join what God is doing in reaching the world for His glory.
This week we consider the "Walk of Faith" as we consider the life of Enoch. We see the journey of faith in this OT man's life.
Elder Jack Supp uses his physics background to show how faith in an all powerful Creator God is the most plausible explanation for the universe.
Kicking off Hebrews 11 we consider the context of the Jewish believers in Jesus and the admonishment to keep on keeping on "by Faith". "What is Faith?"
Today, Grace Church Waldorf commissions Elders as the primary leadership group over the church.
Pastor Dennis shares from his heart the heart of Christ... "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of My mouth." (Rev. 3:15-16)
Looking at the name the prophet Isaiah gave to the incarnate Jesus... "Everlasting Father". Today we see how Jesus reveals the nature of the Father through his life and ministry of compassion. As Jesus' followers we are called to be those known for our compassion for those in need.
Moving into the Christmas Season, we now consider Facets of Jesus that are tied to Isaiah the prophets words... 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6). Today we look at Jesus as the Mighty God and the implications of His humiliation (incarnation) upon those of us who declare to follow Him. Warning: Very Challenging!!
Elder candidate Jack Supp continues the consideration of Elders and Shepherding. The bylaws changes are considered.
Looking at the cross we peer into the glorious unapproachable glory of the Trinity in eternity past and consider the Love of God. The great love of the Son for the Father that caused Him to take upon the role of Savior and the great love of the Father to offer up His Son as a sacrifice for our sin. If this truth from God's Word does not move you to fully surrender your life to perfect love... nothing will.
Continuing to look at the brilliance of Jesus today we consider Jesus as the Christ of God. May this most used title for the person of Jesus help you to see His beauty and fall deeply in love with Him.
Facets of Jesus, week 2, we continue our thoughts concerning Jesus as Logos. The Greek Philosophical term is so rich that it requires a second look. Jesus' brilliance sheds light on all things, making all things knowable. Apart from Him, all things would be unintelligible especially God the Father. Behold Jesus! Behold God in the flesh! Behold Grace.
Facets of Jesus. This series has a simple aim... "to hold up the biblical Jesus and marvel at his brilliance." Like a multifaceted diamond, no matter how you look at Jesus, His love and grace shine forth. May we find our hearts strangely drawn to Him... The LOGOS.
This is the audio recording of session 1 of Grace Church's event for women: SHE IS! Grab your Bible and enjoy the teaching by Courtney Cherest, our women's ministry director.
This is the audio recording of session 2 of Grace Church's event for women: SHE IS! Grab your Bible and enjoy the teaching by Courtney Cherest, our women's ministry director.
This is the audio recording of session 3 of Grace Church's event for women: SHE IS! Grab your Bible and enjoy the teaching by Courtney Cherest, our women's ministry director.
We finish up our REAL Community series by walking our way through the experiences of the first church in Acts 2. The early church was special because is many ways they did not have many of the things that we believe are necessary for effective ministry... no buildings or budgets or paid professionals... all they had was Jesus. When Jesus is all you have you discover he is all you need!
Today we consider how the Acts 2 church was Authentic with one another. The church was designed by God not to makes us happy but to make us holy! This can only happen as we engage in authentic life on life community. Pointing ourselves and others to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Today we consider the Excitement of the Acts 2 church. It would be easy to think that it was because the Apostles were performing signs and miracles but it wasn't:-0 Rather it was the life change that was happening in people as they were devoted to the Apostles Teaching! The Gospel is not just how we get IN to the Christian life, it is how we go ON in the Christian life too.
The original church, the Acts 2 community began with a call to repentance and faith in Jesus evidenced through baptism. We consider the beauty of the gospel together today.
We begin our REAL Community series by considering the God given need for community. God gave us family and an extended faith family to grow in relationship with Him. Acts 2 shows us this beautiful truth.
In looking at Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus words of being "Salt and Light" the question arises... what does He mean? Was Jesus giving the church a "Cultural Mandate"? Is Jesus encouraging us to influence the "Common Good"? Well, meaning is found in context. Looking at the context of Matthew we see that Jesus was actually encouraging His followers to make disciples! Being "Salt and Light" is far more personal, relational, and intentional than we might think!
We consider the eternal positional truth of being overcomers by faith in Jesus. Jesus is the ultimate victor and overcomer and by faith in Him we are too! But today we seek to make this positional truth practical to our daily experience. Grab your Bible and join us in Psalm 46!
Continuing to consider the names and titles that believers are called - today we consider the beautiful truth that - God has made us Masterpieces! Or rather as we discuss - "The Master's Piece!"
If you know who you are then you know what you are to be doing. Identity gives us purpose! Today, we look at the designation of being an Ambassador for Jesus Christ... wonderful privileges and great responsibilities go with being Jesus' official envoys in this foreign land.
We begin our summer series called, "Who Do You Think You Are?" The answer to that question reveals the blessings in your life and the responsibilities that go with it. Today, we consider... "I Am A Disciple!" Looking into this word we discover that discipleship with Jesus is more like an apprenticeship.
Finishing the book of Titus - the Apostle Paul closes with a strong reminder for God's people "to devote themselves to good works..." Titus 3:8,14 Today we consider the role "Good Works" play in our relationship with God... the role "Good Works" play in our salvation.
Paul instructs, God's people, how they are to live in an ungodly world for Christ. Today, we consider what it means for us living today in the USA. What does it mean to be a godly citizen for Christ today?
Finishing the "Ethical Exhortations" in Titus 2, we end with the Master/Slave - Employer/Employee instructions as how to "adorn" the Gospel. A very necessary and practical teaching on the theology of "WORK". This could change the way you view your "job"!
In Titus 2 we continue with the ethical portion of how God's people are to live to honor God, His word, and "adorn" the Gospel of Grace. Today the topic is "Younger Men"... are to be "self-controlled" in a culture that is out of control.
The Apostle Paul, next, tells Titus to have the Older Women help the Young Women manage their primary relationships - Husband and Children - in a way that honors God and His word. Challenging teaching in our day and age... but the key to a happy and healthy home.
Titus continues with the instruction on how God's people are to live godly lives that "Adorn" the Gospel of God. Today, we consider the instruction to "Older Women" - They are to live out their identity in Jesus by being mature mentor's in the lives of younger women.
Looking at the very practical section of Titus on godly living... today we begin by considering "older men". The ethical admonitions are not to perfection but perseverance. That adorns the beauty of God's truth and makes the gospel attractive.
Our annual look back at what God has been doing in our midst and a look toward the future at what we believe He wants to do here at Grace Church. Praise the LORD!
Looking at the importance of living out a life of sound doctrine through good works... Matt Duranske gives an overview of Paul's words to Titus 1:10-2:15. The gospel of God's grace changes our lives in such powerfully good ways that our very lives "adorn" the gospel and make it attractive to those who are in need of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
In Part 3 of "Appointing Godly Leaders" we look at the remaining qualification for the Elder candidate called to lead God's people in the local church... devotion to God's Word! Godly character and a firm grip on God's word are what Paul tells Titus the men should have that he places in leadership over God's people.
We finish our Easter series by looking at being "Salt and Light" in the lives of people who need a relationship with Jesus. Eat, Pray, Love: and as the relationship is built we invite and connect people to Grace Church to "Belong" so that they can journey to "Believe" and receive Jesus in New Birth.
Looking at the historical evidence behind our Christian faith. The reality is, it actually takes more faith NOT to "believe" in the person, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth than it does to "believe" it.
Easter 2017 - Using "The Case for Christ" as our Easter series backdrop today we hear from Lee Strobel as he shares his impressions of the movie based upon his salvation story. Drawing a few thoughts we apply the grace of God to ourselves.
Using the "Case for Christ" movie as a backdrop for our Easter message series, we begin by "Investigating" some challenges people face in their journey to fully embracing Jesus by faith.
The Apostle Paul instructs Titus to "observe" the relationships of potential elders. It is through a man's relationship with his wife, children, others and the Word of God that you will see whether or not he can lead the church. Good litmus test for church leaders!
As Titus rolls out the Apostle Paul's strategic plan, for the believers on Crete to live lives that honor God, he begins by appointing godly leadership in the churches... Titus 1:5-9. Today, we look simply at the word "Elders" to see what church leadership is to be like. This one little word reveals a wealth of important information!
We begin "exposing" the text this week and see the challenge Paul gives to Titus to be faithful to his Mission no matter how Impossible it may seem. Duty, Honor, and the Gospel message is the Christian Rallying call to faithfulness in this life to Jesus Christ our LORD. May we be found faithful!
Today, we begin a new expository study in the book of Titus. This message is an "Overview" to help us orient ourselves to read through the book and study it well together. The goal is that we would be more godly in Christ Jesus as a result! Join us on this journey - live Sunday mornings @ 9 and 11 - Grace Church, 13000 Zekiah Dr. Waldorf, MD 20601
Concluding our message series - Gospel Shaped Living - "How to be the Church in the World". Looking at Galatians 5:16-6:3 we consider why there is such a gap between God's desires for us and the reality in our lives. Flesh vs. Spirit!
Suffering is inevitable. Various worldviews have different ways to explain and cope with suffering. We will look at the CROSS of Jesus Christ and see not only how to suffer well but also how the CROSS crushes and destroys all the other worldviews. Especially, our secular worldview of hopelessness.
Gospel Shaped Living - is about being saved by God's gospel of grace and then being shaped by it so we can effectively share it with others as God's unique community (humanity) in earth. Today, contrast the greatness and mission of the world with the Kingdom of God. Wow. What a contrast!
Truth is not a battle we win merely by making a better argument. It is a battle we win by living a better life - a life of love! Biblical community is the final apologetic for a lost and skeptical world. Let KNOW the truth, so, we can LIVE the truth, so we can share THE TRUTH in love.
The first church shows us how to be an unavoidably generous people. (Luke 26:41-47) As God's eternally elected and personally selected new humanity, we show the world what it looks like to know God. What the best version of humanity looks like through love and obedience to Jesus. It is about living a life of irrational generosity!
Gospel Shaped Living: A United Church in a Divided World. Grace Church can lead the way and show the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as we become a multicultural worshiping community "in Christ".
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light! 1 Peter 2:9 God has eternally elected and personally selected a unique people for the purpose proclaiming God's grace to a lost and dying world that is in darkness.
Pastor Bill and Elisha share their experience and teachings form the CROSS Conference 2016. Hell is real; Time is short; Jesus said, "Go!"
A strange topic for Christmas - offering to Christ the sacrifice of our pain and brokenness. The incarnation was not just for our eternal salvation but is meant to play a role in our everyday lives.
We look at the way the Wise Men gave to Jesus the Christ of God. They gave joyfully and generously of the best of their gifts to Jesus. They show us how we too can worship Jesus today!
"We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." (Mat 2:2) 2000 years ago the Magi came 900 miles across some the most inhospitable conditions just to "worship" the Christ. How determined are we to worship Jesus? We are looking at several ways we can determine to worship Jesus... today we look at "raising our hands" to worship Him. A sincere and biblical approach.
With the eyes of faith we peer into the Word of God and the future and behold the eternal realities of... Heaven and Hell.
Matt Duranske gives us a Biblical view of patriotism. How are believers to live as citizens of two countries - Kingdom of God and the USA?
Matt Duranske considers "Who is my neighbor" from Luke 10. The story of the Good Samaritan.
In our series of seeing life from God's perspective... we look at how God sees us in Jesus. We consider together the greatest chapter in all of the Bible - Romans 8. Listen and be amazed - amazed by grace!
This is the beginning message of a 5 week series called "Seeing with the Eyes of Faith". To prepare us for seeing life from God's perspective we need to lay the ground work for Faith, it's content, character, and conduct. If we truly do start to see and live life from God's perspective we will be uniquely different than those who don't...
We consider the how the message of the Gospel and its attendant blessings have changed the world.
God is in control! That is a message we need to hear during this tumultuous election season. Our hope is not in elected officials or a supreme court nominee or a sitting congress - it is in the Lord.
Week 2 in our series "I Love Sundays!" we discuss the topic of time and finding "sanctuaries" in the torrent of time. Using the Greek concepts of time - Chronos and Kairos - we see the unique opportunities Sundays are in the onslaught of time.
Beginning our series on "I Love Sundays" we look at the truth of Sabbath. How Sunday was a gift given to us by God to manage the stresses and realities of life.
In over 25 years of sharing God's word, to me this is the most important message I have ever shared from God's word. It is with love and a desire to honor the Father that I offer this message on Jesus' toughest words. If I can be used of God to help you in any way please do not hesitate to contact me - bill.walker@gracewaldorf.org
Jesus, concludes his 17 minute message with some powerful warnings and assessments. One is to watch out for those "teachers" who do not advocate Jesus' narrow gate and hard way to life teachings.
What is true salvation according to Jesus? Enter the narrow gate (Jesus) by repentance and faith (Justification) and follow Him in loving obedience (Sanctification)along the narrow path to life (Glorification).
Looking at Jesus words about relationships we consider them in light of the message of reconciliation - the Gospel.
Jesus continues to give us commands for us to examine and assess our relationship to the Father. We are justified by faith alone in Jesus the Christ's sacrifice alone - BUT saving faith is never alone, it of necessity leads to sanctification of heart and life. "Who's your Daddy?"
What about you, do you know the Father? Or are you just going through the motions? Jesus gives us a couple of very practice assessments to evaluate where our true loyalties lie.
Looking at the "Lord's Prayer" in both the literary and cultural context of Jesus' day.
The Good Life - Week 9 - Interior: Giving | Generously Trusting Father by Grace Church Waldorf
The most difficult teaching in Scripture put in context of being SALT and LIGHT in a dark and unpalatable world bringing glory to the Father in heaven.
We continue to look at Jesus' Instruction: on being SALT and LIGHT in an unpalatable and dark world. Being people of Integrity separates us from those around us and gives us an opportunity to share His life changing love with others.
Jesus words on lust and adultery hit hard in our day and age. The issue is with our hearts... Jesus calls us to passionate love not self pleasuring lust.
You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire. Matthew 5:21-22
Salt and Light in the lives of those who need a relationship with the living God through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Jesus' "Introduction" to His great message. We consider the call of Jesus to Himself in discipleship. It is a willingness to renounce our sins and former lives in order to take His "yoke" and follow Him.
This is and overview of the greatest speech ever given by the greatest person who ever lived! The Sermon on the Mount - the GOOD LIFE!
We finish the RISEN series by looking at the call to give ourselves fully to Jesus the LORD. Moving from belief in Jesus to surrender to Jesus is the focus of this message.
Week 2 of our RISEN series. This week wee consider the "proof" behind the resurrection of Jesus Christ form the dead.
Following the story of Mary Magdalene and her passionate love for Jesus Christ. She was forgiven much and thus loved much.
Jason Holt from Urban Hope in Philadelphia PA shares a message on reaching out to those who need a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Steve Salvas shares a message from his heart about suffering and God's sufficiency through it all.
I LOVE MY CHURCH! Week 5 - Gospel Living. Looking at Matthew 5:13-16 we consider the life of being salt and light in the lives of others.
I Love My Church!! Week 4 we look at the lightning of God's grace and the resulting thunder of generosity in the book of Acts. Then we consider 3 biblical truths concerning giving and how we are to live our lives here with eternities values in view.
I Love My Church!! Week 3 - Sacrificial Service... looking at Romans 12:1-6 we consider how "Saved People, Serve People"
The gift of Peace come from Jesus Christ and submission to His lordship in our lives...
Each Sunday this Christmas Season we are unwrapping the gifts Jesus Christ wants us to experience in Him.
Pursuing God through His Word. God's special revelation is the primary way we know who God is and how He chooses to reveal Himself to us.
We begin the quest to experience God in a life changing way as we learned to live in AWE (Authentic Worship Experiences) with Him.
Luke 14:1-24. Jesus makes it clear that our lives as followers of Jesus must include those who are disadvantaged. They are those who will be most responsive to the invitation of the Gospel.
Galatians 5:14-26 - Free: To Walk In the Power of the Spirit - August 16 by Grace Church Waldorf
Galatians 4:8 - 20 - Never Give Up On The People You Love - July 26 by Grace Church Waldorf
We get a better understand today about the Mosaic Law and its purpose and place in the plan of God.
A revolution of the Gospel is needed in 2015! Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can pay the penalty of our sin, break the power of sin in our lives, and rescues us in the
Paul shows us how the only way anyone has ever been made right with God is on the basis of faith alone in Christ- the Promised One alone, by God's grace alone! Biblical salvation is never Jesus + + + + +.
Paul challenges the believers with rhetorical questions to wake them up from the "spell" they seem to be under.
Today we talk about the Gospel Lifestyle. We see Paul confront a hypocritical Peter because by his actions he was "preaching" a false gospel.
Paul gives two powerful evidences for the truth and power of the message of the Gospel of Grace - Divine Revelation from Jesus and the Power of a Transformed Life - Paul's!
We examine the one and ONLY saving message of God" grace. Looking at Paul's message he preached to the churches of Galatia in Act 13 we can discern what he claimed was the saving message of grace that they had believed in.
We kick off our summer worship series on Freedom, as we study the letter of liberation - Galatians!
Virtues - Forgotten Virtues... Compassion. What habit in my life makes me more and more like Jesus? The habit of acting upon the question... "What does love require of me" in this situation? Compassion - Love in Action!