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This week our lead pastor continued our series "Better Together" on how the church is to value relationships. When we value what God values - His son and His people - it shifts how we approach every relationship. No longer is our main lens our selfish ambition but rather how we can serve every person we come into relationship with. Share this podcast with your family and friends! Check back in next week for the next installment of this series!
This week we heard from our Discipleship Director Wayne Carector. Wayne starts off our new series "Better Together" with a sermon entitled "Love One Another". As Christians, we are called to love people, as this is what Jesus commands us to do. Wayne asked the question, "Who do people say that you are?" When you ask yourself that question, could your response be that you love others just as Jesus loves you? This is how the world sees that you are different and set apart. Be encouraged as you listen and be sure to share with family and friends. Check back next week for a new podcast!
This week we had the honor and the privilege of hearing from a hero in the faith to us, Pastor Jason Warman, who pastors CoastLife Church in Venice, Florida. Pastor Jason brought an extremely impactful and undeniable Word from his heart on the power of God's House. 'When the church advances, the kingdom of God advances". Be encouraged as you listen and be sure to share with family and friends. Check back next week for a new podcast.
This week, Pastor Alex talks us through the Biblical principles of tithing and generosity. This sermon requires the listener to have tough skin but the truth of it all can transform our hearts into hearts that would want to willingly give back a small percentage what God has given us. Be sure to share with family and friends as a reminder of how we are to view tithing in the kingdom. Be sure to check back next week for a new podcast.
This week for the first time ever we heard from our very own Worship Pastor, Bobby Walker. Bobby closes out the "Heart Of Worship" series with a message entitled: "When We Worship". Bobby talks about the story of Paul and Silas and highlights the fact that the only reason the prison doors flew open in the midnight hour with every prisoner's chains breaking loose, was because Paul and Silas chose to worship before the breakthrough in one of the most unlikely moments they could have. Be challenged as you listen to this sermon that you might make the decision to be a worshiper not just in the feel good moments, but also in least likely moments. Be sure to share with family and friends to encourage and build up. Check back next week for another podcast!
This week Pastor Alex brings a word for our Heart of Worship series focused on the idea of Where We Worship. We had the opportunity to understand more clearly that worship does not just take place during the Sunday experience. Pastor Alex talks about how our worship is not to be confined to a space, a building, or a setting. We are called to worship in every space we inhabit. "Worship is meant to be a posture of our hearts, not an appointment on our calendar." Let this message resonate with you and allow it to open your heart to worship in every environment you find yourself in. Be sure to share with family and friends to encourage those around you!
This week we had the honor and privilege of hearing from our very on Creative Pastor Kenzie Walker. She so clearly communicates the Why behind the What on the subject of Worship. A major point she makes is that we need to stir up the urgency of desperation. This is not something a sermon, or a song, or a city group can give you. Desperation comes from the heart and it is on us to stir that up in ourselves. Be encouraged that God is so accessible every minute of the day and He will pour into you as much as you open and stir yourself up for Him. Be sure to share with family and friends and stay tuned each week for a new podcast from our Sunday experience.
This week kicks off the new sermon series we are diving into as a church called "Heart Of Worship". This week our Lead Pastor Alex DiMare gives us compelling clarity behind WHO we worship. He makes a strong point in that until we know the true person and love of Christ, the God of the impossible, then we cannot worship from a place of true conviction. There is so much that he unpacks in this message so be ready and lean in as you listen. Be sure to share with family and friends to broaden the reach! Check back next week for a new podcast!
This week we heard from our very own Lead Pastor Alex DiMare as he brings home the last sermon of the series "The Devoted Life". Each week of this series we have gone through the book of Colossians and it has been so powerful to study this book as a church. Pastor Alex really gives us such practical calls to action by explaining that we need to be devoted to prayer, being watchful in our faith, and being thankful in all circumstances. This is devotion to God. Be encouraged as you listen and be sure to share with family and friends. Check back next week for a new podcast if you missed being in the room with us on Sunday!
This week we are hearing from our very own City Group Lead, Jonathan Vasquez. This sermon is the third part of our series called "The Devoted Life". Jonathan takes us through the third chapter of Colossians and gives us a strong encouragement to raise the roof of our faith in a world that is constantly trying to oppose our faith. Be sure to share with family and friends, as well as to check back each week for a new podcast.
This week we had our location Pastor Alex DiMare back from his sabbatical to bring us a powerful word from our brand new series "The Devoted Life". Be encouraged as he walks through Colossians 2 and communicates the compelling truth about the importance of having a clear understanding of who Jesus is. This will enrich your faith and give you confidence in who you are in christ. Be sure to share with family and friends to encourage the people in our individual circles.
This week our incredible Discipleship Pastor Wayne Carector brought an on time word that pointed us to the supreme, unmatched, mighty name of Jesus. This is the first sermon with our new sermon series which is a study of the book of Colossians. Be sure to keep up with this series for the next several weeks and to check back each week for a new podcast.
This week we had the honor of hearing from our very own Young Adults Pastor Kasey McGinnis. Be encouraged and built up as he speaks a powerful word about how important it is that we remember that the Sword of the Spirit is double edged. While God allows one side to be living, we have the ability to make the other side of that sword active! Be sure to share with family and friends and check back each week for a new podcast.
This sermon is the first part of Pastor Alex’s brand new sermon series titled “Take Your Stand”. This series is going to be so beneficial for our church and will be a continuation of the mission that we have been focused on which is that the lost are found. Be encouraged that when we put on the full armor of God, we are able go into all the world and stand against the enemy and what the world says! Be sure to share with family and friends and check back each week for a new podcast.
Pastor Wayne Carector spoke an incredibly timely and authentic word this week. It speaks to concept of being able to understand what in our life has our attention that is stopping us from Hearing the voice of God clearly. Let this message encourage you to allow to hear God's voice in everything and everywhere you go. Be sure to share with family and friends and stay tuned for a new podcast each week!
This week we were honored to hear from our very own Creative Pastor Kenzie Walker. This message is an absolute revelation of who God is in her life and how she has found that being thankful in the wilderness seasons and giving God gratitude when we are least likely willing to do so, catches God's attention and brings forth our most fruitful seasons. Be encouraged as you listen and be sure to share with family and friends!
This last Sunday we were able to have the opportunity to participate in one of the most fruitful Sundays of the year in our church, Heart For The House. This Sunday was such an incredible moment where we went above and beyond in our giving to accelerate the mission and vision of our church through financial generosity. Pastor spoke and incredible message centered around how important it is for us to be a people of God who sews into the kingdom in a sacrificial manner that brings forth open doors to give to our community and to the outside organizations that we partner with to make a massive difference in the world around us. Be encouraged as you listen and don't forget to share with family and friends! There is also still time to give to our Heart For The House offering through our Church Center App so be sure to do so if you feel lead!
This week we had the amazing opportunity to hear from Pastor Ben Graves, Youth Pastor of Daybreak Church in Carlsbad, California. Pastor Ben is a long time friend of our very own Lead Pastor Alex DiMare and have been in ministry together in the past. Pastor Ben has been used to reach the youth of our generation in a miraculous way, seeing hundreds upon hundreds experience life transformation with Jesus. This message is an exact testament to who Ben is as a leader and a spokesman of the Gospel. Be encouraged and challenged as you listen. Be sure to share with friends and family!
This week our very own Lead Pastor Alex DiMare gave us part 2 of his 2 week series "Leading Like Jesus". This message pinpoints the act of making sure that the way we live lines up with what we believe and what we say. Jesus is the best and only true example of this concept. If we want to our life to align with who Jesus is, we will strive to be a people who live out the Word in a true and authentic way. Be encouraged with this Word and be sure to share with family and friends!
This week starts a 2 part series that Pastor Alex has written and it is a message in which God has instilled into him to communicate to our church. This week we learn that in order to lead others well, we need to be able to first lead ourselves. If we want to be great fathers, mothers, friends and ministers of the Gospel, we have got to latch on to Christ first so that we can bring others toward Him with us. Another main point Pastor Alex makes is that in order to lead people we need to first be humble enough to serve people. Listen and be encouraged through the scriptures that go along with this message. This will deepen your relationship with Him, as well give you the tools you need to be the best leader in your circle that you can be.
This week we got to hear from our very own Lead Pastor Alex DiMare. Be encouraged by the message and be sure to share with friends and family!
Our very own Senior Pastor Christina Gard brought to us an on-time word that will encourage you in your faith journey. A couple major points Pastor Christina makes are that "Today's sacrifice is tomorrows strength" & "Todays risk is tomorrows reward". What sacrifices are you willing to make and what risks are you willing to take to watch God move in your circumstances. Be blessed as you listen and be sure to share this podcast with a friend or family member.
This is the last part of our series titled "Upping Your Automatic". Pastor Alex talks about how important the habit of being in Godly community is. When we create habits of being in healthy, Godly community, we are spurred on in our faith journey. This is a crucial part of our walk with Christ. It's all about people. Be sure to share this message with your friends and family!
This week we had the privilege of hearing from our very own Young Adults Pastor, Kasey McGinnis. This message is focused on the life of prayer and how important it is to know that we are called to live a lifestyle of Prayer. We hope this message encourages you to pursue conversation with God on a regular basis. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to be the first to know when our weekly podcasts are live.
Be encouraged by our Lead Pastor Alex DiMare as he gives a message that starts a new series called: "Upping Your Automatic" which helps us create new healthy habits as a believer in Christ. We are called to a deeper devotion to the Lord now more than ever! Remember to subscribe to our podcast to stay up to date on all of our podcasts at Grace City Tampa!
This week, we had the privilege of hearing from our own Middle School Pastor, Manny George. The Tile of this message is: "When The Going Gets Rough, the Tough Stay Tough." This is an honest Word that is applicable to all walks of faith! Be encouraged as you listen to what God has put on Manny's heart.
Have you ever felt like you had the wrong point of view on something? Like you couldn't see what you were looking for so you had too readjust your position to see clearly what you were looking for? This is how we often find ourselves in our relationship with God! Listen to this podcast to hear Pastor Alex communicate the ways in which we need to shift our perspective to see God's will for our life.
This message was brought to us from Pastor Alex DiMare on Invite Sunday and its all about how a true relationship with God comes from a decision to have a WANT TO attitude. He uses Zacchaeus, a tax collector, as an example of what this looks like. Be encouraged as you listen!
Pastor Alex preaches an incredible message out of James 3 all about Wisdom and the power of it. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and share it with your family and friends!
This week were so grateful to have our very own Pastor Alex DiMare back with us from his two week sabbatical. He preached an incredible message on faith and how "the fruit of faith is loving people the way that Jesus loves people". This is a great reminder that Faith always produces good fruit and people around us are effected by our faith. Be encourage as you listen!
This week we had the privilege of hearing from our very own High School Pastor, Bobby Mainellis, who is going to be launching the High School ministry at Grace City Tampa very soon! He is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet and the Word he brought this Sunday was also nothing short of the same. This Message spoken out the the book of James and talks about the fruit of not just listening to what God is saying but doing what God says. Be encouraged in knowing that when we do what God commands, it blesses your life, empowers others, and it glorifies God!
This week, we hear from our discipleship Pastor, Wayne Carector as he preaches about the people God has put in your life so that they may share their wisdom, and experiences so that you don't have to go through what they went through. This message is preached out of Proverbs 4:10-22.
In this message, Pastor Alex gives us examples of not only how to live in faith, but how to WALK IT OUT and put it to use by: vision, prayer, and taking one step at a time. We hope this sermon encourages and challenges you!
This is the last part of Pastor Alex's 8-week sermon series titled "Blessed Are Those" going through the Beatitudes. We have been so encouraged and strengthened through this series and we hope that you as a listener benefited from it in the same way. This specific message is all about the last beatitude which is "Blessed Are The Persecuted". This message points out more of a negative outlook on what it means to be a believer of Christ because when we say yes to Jesus, we are saying no to how the world would want you to live and because of that, we face opposition with the world. Pastor Alex points out that we get persecuted as Christians emotionally, spiritually, verbally, and physically. As we live our lives following Jesus, we can be sure that persecution is ahead, but God is always with us in the midst of it all and always wins the battle. Be encouraged as you listen.
This message is week 7 of the sermon series "Blessed Are Those" that Pastor Alex has been speaking to ur church in this season. We have been able to go through The Beatitudes and hear from God the parts of it that we can be reminded of and incorporate into our daily walk with Christ. A captivating point that Pastor Alex makes in this message is that "Peace isn't the absence of something in your life, true peace is actually only ever going to be found in God himself." We often start to think that we can create peace ourselves by avoiding conflict and minimizing the hardships of life but the true feeling of peace can only be real for us when we invite God into our situations and walk fully surrendered to Him. Let this message be an awakening for us to do so with boldness and courage and we will feel the peace of God every step of the way.
This week we had the pleasure of having one of our incredible staff members from Grace City Lakeland bring a powerful word. This message speaks to the power of prayer in our lives and that if we have a more prayerful life towards God, we would be able to stop living in less in our sinful nature and more in our righteous relationship with Christ. This message should encourage you and give you a push to live out Scriptures like Matthew 26:41 which says "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.m The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Be blessed as you listen.
Pastor Alex uses this message to continue the series that he is in the middle of at Grace City Tampa called "Blessed Are Those" which focuses on The Beatitudes. This message focuses on the sixth beatitude. "Blessed are the pure in heart". This is a message that gives us such incredible insight on how the fruit of our lives is so important. When we are at an age of awareness, we have the opportunity to either bear good fruit, or bad fruit. Let this message encourage you to be faithful to the one who is always faithful towards us.
This message is an on time word from our Pastor Alex DiMare which continues his series of "Blessed Are Those". This message is written out of the scripture Matthew 18:21-35. Mercy is what Jesus has given to us over and over again and because of this, we are called to give mercy to others even when it doesn't directly effect us. We should give mercy to those who are in need regardless of what we receive or do not receive back in return. This changes the world around us and brings the true love of Christ to the people that need it. Let's accept this message as a call to action and give mercy no matter what the circumstances look like.
This message is based on the scripture Matthew 5:4. This scripture simply says "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". This is assurance by the Word of God that when we go through trials that cause us times of grieving, we will indeed be comforted by our God who loves us and knows best for us. Jesus is aquatinted with our grief, He is with us in the hardest and darkest of times. He has compassion on His people. Pastor Alex points out that in John 11:35, there is proof of this compassion because it says "Jesus Wept". Whether you are going through a time of mourning right now, or in the future, be encouraged by the assurance of Christs comfort and compassion towards you in all circumstances.
On this particular Sunday we had the honor and privilege of hearing from our very own Senior Pastor of Grace City Church, Andrew Gard. These are always special and powerful moments. This message is one of great challenge and helps us focus on the more uncommon way of dealing with the pain we face in our lives. Pastor Andrew makes such a great point when he states: "Your pain is not the problem, your filter for that pain is the problem". As Andrew walks through 2 Corinthians 12:5-10, be encouraged that even in the greatest pain and darkest moments of your life, there is a God who loves you and is working in the midst of it all to ultimately bring goodness to your life.
This week, Pastor Alex kicks off the Blessed Are Those Series based around the Beatitudes. In this message, he is preaching out of Matthew 5:3 - "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." We are encouraged to be so dependent on God, that no matter what life throws at us, we don't take matters into our own hands. When Jesus is talking about the poor in spirit, he is speaking of those who depend on him. So be challenged and encouraged going into this week to be dependent on the Lord!
This message was brought by our Pastor Alex DiMare on our first ever Easter Sunday. This was a Sunday where salvations happened and miracles took place. The message is titled "Still In Control" and it is all based around a few scriptures but one being Romans 8:5-14. This scripture points out that "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the spirit is life and peace. Pastor Alex gives us a beautiful charge to let our God have control of our minds as we give our minds and hearts to govern. Enjoy and be encouraged this timely message.
This message is titled "Expect the King" and was preached by Pastor Alex DiMare. This week, Alex challenges us to live in expectation of the King. He gives us four questions to ask ourselves to make sure that we have CLEAR expectations of Jesus. Are we asking him of things we want or need? Or are we asking for what's right for us? This message was encouraging and needed for our church on this Palm Sunday. Stay tuned for more podcasts every week.
This week we had the honor and privilege to hear from one of our creative pastors, Kenzie Walker. This message was titled: Second Wind. One major point that Kenzie made is that faith is pushing past the point of hearing the applause at the end of the finish line. One of our ultimate goals as Christ followers is to hear the words "Well done my good and faithful servant". Listen and be encouraged as Pastor Kenzie gives us practical ways for this to be applied to your life.
This message that our Pastor Alex DiMare communicated is based out of the passage of Acts 2:42-47. This message is an encouragement to us that is meant to help us move forward completely devoted to the teachings of Jesus. When the church is surrendered to the devotion of Christ, the Word successfully goes forth and true disciples are made. Let's apply this and watch God's plan unfold in a powerful way.
This weeks message called "Know The Truth" was brought by our very own Pastor Alex Dimare. This message is summed up in its title. We must know the Truth of who Jesus is in our lives. Alex makes an amazing point: "Having the truth means you can apply truth to your situation, but KNOWING the truth means you apply your situation to truth" This message was so encouraging for our church and was so needed. Stay tuned for more podcasts every week.
This sermon is communicated by one of our main core team members, Wayne Carector. Wayne is our Ministries Pastor and he leads his team with such grace and empowerment and is a major asset to our church. This message is called "Freedom Bound" and is a continuation of the series our Pastor, Alex Dimare, is in the middle of called "Frame Of Reference". This spiritual freedom that wayne is talking about is something that all of us need to be aware of that we have. When we walk in spiritual freedom, we begin to see the call of God on our lives more clearly and we begin to walk in that calling more confidently.
On this particular Sunday we had our Ministries Pastor from our Lakeland location Jon Laurenzo bring the word. This message is timely call to action to sow into the call of God on our lives not just on a Sunday morning, but even more so on our Monday through Saturdays. Pastor Jon communicates such an important point that our world has been hijacked into not celebrating what is done in the private which in turn means that "when the world stops celebrating the private it stops operating in the anointing." We are called to sew into our anointing in a way that empowers the us to operate in the anointing of the Holy Spirit no matter the work place we are in, the family situation we are in, or the things we are putting out hands to. Listen and be encouraged to go forward knowing that those who call on the name of Jesus are anointed to changed the lives and the world around us.
This message is the final and last part of Pastor Alex's sermon series titled "The Church We Build". After going through all the parts of this series we are landing on this last point of unity. Pastor Alex communicates such truth that when people submit to one thing, whether good or bad, there is unity. At Grace City Tampa, we are going to choose to be unified as we build the church that God has called us to build because when we are unified, our faith is solidified and with that, we can watch the impossible happen right before our eyes.
This is part 5 of Pastor Alex's sermon series "The Church We Build". This message focuses on the idea of as Gods people, we are called to evangelize in the midst of the life we live. Pastor Alex talks about the importance of not blinding people with our light, but to shine our light in the darkness in a way that is impactful but not overwhelming and demanding. When we can live out evangelism in an inviting and graceful way, our evangelism becomes authentic and effective.
This is part 4 of Pastor Alex's sermon series entitled "The Church We Build". This sermon is based off of Hebrews 3:1-6 which talks about the sacrifice that Jesus made and the humanity that He holds. He was faithful, Worthy, and the builder of Gods house. We are His house if we hold it firmly as Jesus did and stay faithful to God's house. When His people are faithful to His house, an abundance of fruit is the outcome.
This message is from week 3 of Pastor Alex's sermon series entitled "The Church We Build". This sermon is based off of Ephesians 2:19-22 which paints a picture of how we as the church are the Holy temple of the Lord being built together. We all have a part to play in being a the Holy Temple and Pastor Alex helps us understand that if we want to see the Gospel go forth in our lives that we have to live our part on purpose for a purpose.
This is week two of our six week series entitled "The Church We Build". Pastor Alex DiMare hones in on the scripture in Mark chapter two about the Tax Collector. Pastor Alex makes an incredible point out this illustration. "You might have the title of "Sinner and Tax Collector" but you also have the title of "Follower of Jesus". What a beautiful reminder that in Christ we have been made new and called to be the hands and feet of Jesus which makes up the Church no matter what our past present and future may look like.
This sermon is part one of a six week series called "The Church We Build" This series is going to paint a picture of the overall mission of our church and the church at large. One major concept Pastor Alex pinpoints is the fact that the church is a place where He is magnified and His presence dwells. Spiritually, we are aligning our souls to be intertwined with God's. This is just one crucial part of the overall purpose of the church. Follow along with us on this six week series!
This is the first message of the year 2022 at Grace City Tampa from our Pastor Alex DiMare. This sermon is titled "Imagine" and it communicates that God is able to do immeasurably more than we can think or imagine. Pastor Alex empowers us to imagine what God can do in our, in our families, our relationships, in our church, and ultimately in our lives. All we have to do is imagine it and speak it into existence because we are the only thing that holds back the dreams and visions that God has placed in us.
This message is part four of Pastor Alex's advent series called "The Arrival". This message talks about how God works past the realities that we create as people and gives us His reality of Love. All of the Love that God gives us is a free gift that we have not earned and do not deserve, but he sees past our human nature and sees the Love of Christ in us.
This message is part three of Pastor Alex's advent series called "The Arrival". This message talks about how as humans, we see often see the concept of joy as the world sees it which is from the outside-in but the Lord sees joy from the inside-out. When we begin to see joy as the Lord sees it, then we are allowing our emotions line up with our soul. We begin to see joy in every season, circumstance and part of our lives. Be encouraged through this message that we have the opportunity to see joy in a new and fresh way through through arrival of our savior Jesus.
This message is part two of Pastor Alex's Christmas series called "The Arrival" A major point Pastor Alex makes in this message is that if we truly want to experience peace, we need to take action. Taking action looks like 1. Trusting God 2. Walking in His Strength and not your own, and finally 3. Following the peace that we are freely given through the arrival of Christ Jesus in our lives. This is a message that empowers us to take hold of Jesus no matter what the circumstances may look like. Peace is always at our disposal.
This message is part one of Pastor Alex's Christmas series called "The Arrival" This message communicates the arrival of the hope that we have in Christ Jesus. With this hope we are able to ready ourselves and live a life that is centered around Him and His coming.
Pastor Alex speaks a message which is the finale of the "Above and Beyond" series. This message focuses on the fact that our God is above and beyond in the provisions of His people. We get to apply this concept and learn the secret of being content in any situation because He always provides for those who love Him.
Pastor Alex DiMare speaks a message talking about how God teaches us more than what we are seeing on the surface when we are walking through challenges. You thought you were just getting a promise, when on the way He was also teaching us patience, faithfulness and so many incredible lessons through each and every season we walk through.
Pastor Alex DiMare speaks a message on how we as Gods people have the power of God on our side even in the midst of feeling like we have nothing but opposition in our way. We can place our trust in Him and know that we have the odds stacked in our favor in the presence of our Savior Jesus.
Pastor Alex DiMare speaks a message on blessings and how God blesses those who put their full trust in Him, even when it doesn't make sense. Gods promise is to return the blessing ten-fold when we devote our lives and our will for His will.
Pastor Alex DiMare speaks a message entitled "There Is More Untapped Potential". This message is a beautiful picture of how God has a call on each and every one of our lives and that there is nothing we can do or have ever done to be disqualified from that call. All we have to do is recognize that and dive into a deeper relationship with Him knowing that His grace is what gives us the strength to live out our calling.
Senior Paster Andrew Gard gives his life's testimony at his first ever Sunday with us at Grace City Tampa
Pastor Alex DiMare continues his mini-series with a message entitled: Err on the side of Servanthood.