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In this bonus episode of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Casey takes a closer look at Matthew 7:12—better known as the “Golden Rule.” Often treated as a simple moral guideline, this verse is actually the heartbeat of the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the entire vision of life in God’s kingdom. Discover how this single sentence wraps up Jesus’ teachings on humility, mercy, and dependence on the Fath...

Ever notice how summer can leave you carrying more than you expected? 🏖️ More stuff. More commitments. More pressure to keep up. This week in our Summer at Grace Devotional, Pastor Casey shares how letting go of those “lesser things” creates space for the life Jesus promises—a life of freedom, simplicity, and joy. As summer winds down, take a moment to ask: 💭 What’s weighing me down that Jesus ne...

“If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him?” — Matthew 7:11 In Week 10 of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Chris Zauner unpacks Jesus’ powerful teaching on prayer in Matthew 7:7–11, inviting us to rethink our relationship with God through the lens of trust, boldness, and sonship. 🔑...

Ever feel that summer can pull you away from the very things that keep your faith strong? This week in our Summer at Grace Devotional, Pastor Chris shares how to resist the “spiritual slump” by staying rooted in Scripture, prayer, and community—so you finish the season alive and anchored in Christ. As the last weeks of summer slip by, pause and ask: Am I drifting—or staying connected to the vine?...

“Before you point a finger, lift a mirror.” In this powerful Week 9 message of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Chris Zauner dives deep into Matthew 7:1–6, unpacking one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible — "Judge not, that you be not judged." What does Jesus really mean by that? In a culture that loudly proclaims “don’t judge me” while simultaneously judging everyth...

What if “making the most” isn’t about doing more—but about being present? This week in our Summer at Grace devotional, Pastor Casey shares how Jesus flips our cultural script: life isn’t measured by how much we fit in, but by how much love and eternal purpose we live out. Whether your summer calendar is jam-packed or you’re keeping it simple, this 4-minute devo will help you pause and ask: 💭 Am I...

In week 8 of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful and practical message on Jesus’ words from Matthew 6:25-34: “Do not be anxious.” Building on last week’s call to choose our true Master, this sermon explores what it means to actually trust God with our tomorrow—beyond just words of allegiance. Pastor Chris shares relatable personal stories, biblical insights, and...

What if rest isn’t something you earn—but something you receive? This week in our Summer at Grace devotional, Jordan Gerding shares how true rest isn’t about checking out or crashing on the couch… it’s about trusting God. Whether you’re in a season of hustle or holding a newborn at 3am (he gets it 👶), this 3-minute devo will help you pause and ask: 💭 Am I resting with God—or just recovering from...

In Week 7 of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Casey Olsen unpacks Matthew 6:19–24, a powerful portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that challenges our hearts, our habits, and our loyalties. Are we chasing fleeting treasures or investing in what truly lasts? Key themes: - What we pursue shapes who we become - Our vision determines our inner light - The master we serve defines our direction W...

This week in Summer at Grace, Pastor Chris Zauner invites us to confront two common summer pitfalls—busyness and escape—and the false identities they create. 🛠️ “Rest starts to feel like weakness… or escape starts to feel like salvation.” But Psalm 46 calls us to something deeper: 👉 Stillness, not as escape—but surrender. 👉 Rest, not in doing or disappearing—but in knowing He is God. 🕊️ This wee...

In Week 6 of our "Summer on the Mount" series, Pastor Casey Olsen dives into Matthew 6:1–18, where Jesus contrasts kingdom righteousness with religious performance. What does it mean to give, pray, and fast in secret? How do we resist the temptation to perform our faith for the applause of others? This powerful message challenges us to examine our heart posture—are we seeking the reward...

As we transition from Matthew 5 to Matthew 6 in our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Casey offers a special bonus episode to help us pause, reflect, and prepare. In this short teaching update, Casey recaps the heart of Jesus' upside-down kingdom in Matthew 5—where blessing looks like weakness, influence comes through obscurity, and righteousness begins with grace. But the journey doesn’t sto...

In this week’s Summer at Grace devotional, we’re tackling a subtle lie many of us fall into: that summer is a season to pause our purpose. ☀️ But here’s the truth—God doesn’t take a summer vacation. The Gospel is still good news in July, and the fields are still ripe for harvest. 📖 In John 4:35, Jesus calls us to open our eyes and see the people around us—not someday, not later, but now. That nei...

In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Chris invites us into the heart of Jesus’ teaching on the deeper issues beneath our behavior—what he calls the “symptoms” of sin. Through six penetrating statements from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus diagnoses the internal condition of our hearts and offers a healing cure that goes far beyond behavior management. This is not a call to try harder but...

In the slower rhythm of summer, what if fun isn't a distraction from spiritual growth—but part of the design? This week in our Summer at Grace devotional series, we explore the spiritual value of fun, joy, laughter, and rest. From weddings to walks, Jesus modeled a life filled with delight and presence—and invited us to do the same. We’ll look at Scriptures like Ecclesiastes 3 and Psalm 104, a...

Welcome back to Summer at Grace, our weekly devotional series helping you follow Jesus with purpose during a season that often feels unstructured. In Week 4, we’re asking a simple but searching question: What story is your summer schedule telling? Or more pointedly—do your priorities preach the gospel you believe? Our time isn’t neutral. Every “yes” we give reflects what we value. Our daily rhythm...

After a few weeks away for seminary, Pastor Chris returns with a powerful message on what Jesus meant when He said, "I have not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it." This fourth message in our Summer on the Mount series dives deep into Matthew 5:17–20 and explores how Jesus doesn’t lower the bar to make us feel better—but instead raises it to expose our need for Him. In this sermo...

Welcome back to our Summer at Grace devotional series! This week, Jordan Gerding helps us pause and reflect on a topic we’re all drawn to during the summer months: comfort. After a long season of busyness, school, and structure, the summer sun can feel like a breath of fresh air—especially here in Oregon. But what kind of comfort are we actually seeking? Is it the kind that brings restoration, hea...

What does it mean to be salt and light in a world that often feels dark and distant from God? In this powerful and heartfelt message, Jordan Gerding unpacks Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:13–16, inviting us to embrace our identity in the upside-down kingdom of God. Through relatable stories, gospel-centered teaching, and a deep love for people, Jordan challenges us to see evangelism not as pressure t...

Welcome back to Summer at Grace—our weekly devotional series designed to keep you rooted in Christ and responsive to His Spirit throughout the summer season. This week, we’re unpacking the difference between intentions and intentionality—two similar-sounding ideas that often take us in very different spiritual directions. Summer loosens our schedules and lowers urgency, but that’s exactly why we n...

What if everything you thought about blessing was... backward? In this powerful message from our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Casey Olsen walks us through Jesus' upside-down vision of blessing found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12). While the world defines blessing through comfort, success, and control, Jesus turns it all on its head—declaring the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek...

Welcome to Summer at Grace and our weekly devotional series from Grace City Church designed to help you stay spiritually rooted during a season that often feels anything but structured. In this first devotional, we’re exploring a tension many of us experience: the difference between rest and drift. We’re calling it "The God of the Summer vs. the god of summer." Summer is a gift. School i...

This summer, we’re not just reading the Sermon on the Mount—we’re climbing the mountain with Jesus. In this opening message of our 12-week Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Casey invites us to encounter the voice of Jesus not as ancient wisdom, but as the present and powerful voice of the King. Rooted in Matthew 5 and 7, this sermon explores: 🔹 Why Jesus’ teaching wasn’t just impressive—it was a...

On this powerful Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Chris Zauner brings a timely and Spirit-filled message from Acts 2, reminding us that Pentecost is not just a moment in church history—it’s a present-day movement of God's power. In this message, we explore five distinct "sounds" from Pentecost that are still echoing today: The Sound of Heaven – When God moves, it disrupts our routines with d...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the power of God's presence in physical locations throughout the Bible and church history as we envision our church's future home. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Websi...