Grace & Peace Presbyterian

What does it take to truly belong to the kingdom of God? Jesus does not shy away from the hard questions -- and in Matthew 19, he gets right to the heart of one of our greatest struggles: what we own, and what owns us. When a rich young man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life, Jesus lovingly exposes the real god competing for his heart. Our possessions can deceive us into thinking we do not nee...

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on marriage in Matthew 19, framing the institution as a divine covenant designed for unity and shared purpose. The central message emphasizes that while sin and selfishness often divide couples, the gospel provides the ultimate healing and restoration for marriages. By contrasting the Pharisees' legalistic approach with Jesus' return to creation, the text highl...

This sermon explores the profound connection between belonging to God's kingdom and the practice of forgiveness, using the parable of the unmerciful servant to illustrate that the demand for forgiveness far exceeds human capacity. The central argument posits that forgiveness is not a work required for salvation but rather the natural indication of having received God's grace, as believers who have...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for reconciliation within the church, arguing that the community's ability to repair broken relationships is a primary witness to the world. It addresses the pain of rupture in close-knit Christian families and outlines the progressive process of conflict resolution found in Matthew 18, moving from private confrontation to communal accountability. The mess...

This sermon explores the central theme of God's joy in seeking and saving the lost, using the parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18 as the primary text. It argues that belonging to God's kingdom is defined by participating in this divine rescue mission, rather than relying on personal merit or religious performance. The message addresses the human tendency to despise the 'little ones' or view sa...

This sermon explores the profound connection between belonging to God's kingdom and the pursuit of holiness, using the parable of the Giving Tree to illustrate that true relationship requires sacrifice. The central message argues that while the gospel offers grace, it demands a radical humility that rejects both legalism and lawlessness, calling believers to examine how their sins hinder the spiri...

This sermon explores the paradox of belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven, contrasting worldly ambition with the childlike humility required for entry. Drawing from Matthew 18:1-5, it argues that true greatness in God's kingdom is found not in achievement but in repentance and dependence on grace. The preacher emphasizes that pride isolates individuals, while humility allows them to receive salvation...

This sermon concludes a series on the life of David by examining his final oracle in 2 Samuel 23, contrasting his profound flaws with God's unwavering covenant faithfulness. The preacher highlights David's failures as a leader, husband, and father, yet emphasizes that God chose him despite his sinfulness, pointing toward an eternal dynasty. This narrative serves as a bridge to Jesus Christ, who fu...

This sermon explores how believers can become a people after God's own heart by cultivating courage and confidence through adversity. Drawing primarily from Psalm 27, the message emphasizes that these qualities are not innate but developed over time via a deep relationship with the Lord. The preacher highlights three key practices: trusting in God's character during trials, seeking His presence th...

This sermon explores the concept of trustworthy love by examining King David's covenant loyalty to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9. The preacher contrasts modern transactional relationships with biblical covenants, highlighting how David showed radical mercy to a vulnerable enemy descendant despite personal risk. This act serves as an illustration for believers to extend similar hospitality and care to...

The sermon contrasts human ambition with divine sovereignty by examining David's desire to build a temple for God. It argues that while human plans are often well-intentioned, they frequently rely on performance rather than grace, leading to exhaustion and failure. The preacher highlights God's greater promise to establish an eternal kingdom through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Davidic covenant no...

The sermon explores the life of David as a model for believers navigating the Christian journey from grief to glory. Using the metaphor of a J-curve, it illustrates how descent into adversity and mourning is a necessary process for spiritual maturity and ultimate restoration. The preacher emphasizes that grieving is not a sign of failed faith but a vital part of trusting God's promises during time...

The sermon explores the biblical call to live as sojourners on earth, using David's flight from Saul in 1 Samuel as a primary example of finding security amidst chaos. It contrasts the insecurity of seeking permanence in this world with the peace found in an eternal home provided through Jesus Christ. Key themes include learning to lament suffering, finding refuge in God, practicing confession and...

The sermon explores the profound covenant friendship between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel to illustrate Jesus as the greater David and the greater Jonathan. It contrasts transactional relationships based on performance with the selfless, sacrificial love demonstrated by Jonathan, who relinquished his claim to the throne for his friend. The preacher identifies Jesus as the ultimate faithful frien...

The sermon explores the story of David and Goliath to illustrate that true deliverance addresses not only external enemies but also internal spiritual struggles. It identifies three heart conditions—fear, cynicism, and division—that cause people to reject God's promises despite witnessing His power. The preacher argues that while humans often seek salvation through worldly idols or self-reliance,...

The sermon contrasts human reliance on external appearances with God's focus on the inner heart, using the anointing of David as a primary example. It argues that people often seek salvation in political leaders, physical beauty, or worldly power, yet these are insufficient and ultimately disappointing. The preacher identifies Jesus as the true King who, though outwardly unimpressive, possesses th...

This sermon addresses the ordination and installation of new elders and deacons at Grace & Peace PCA, grounding the event in the biblical precedent of Acts 6. The preacher emphasizes that church leadership is a spiritual calling rather than a position of status, requiring both teaching and mercy ministries to function effectively together. Using analogies of combined powers and fruit-bearing trees...

This week we will conclude our study of wise relationships by studying what the proverbs teach concerning marriage. Marriage relationships provide a fundamental pathway for wise relationships in all of life. They can lead us to wisdom more priceless than gold, silver, and ultimately, into eternal life. Conversely, foolish marriages lead us down the path of folly, deeper and deeper into sin and mis...

This sermon, rooted in Proverbs 22:1–9, calls believers to a gospel-centered, wise care for the vulnerable by emphasizing that every person bears God's image and thus deserves dignity, regardless of circumstance. It underscores that God takes personal offense at the mistreatment of the poor, widows, orphans, and strangers, framing such care not as mere social ethics but as a vital expression of fa...

This sermon presents a biblically grounded framework for wise dating, rooted in Proverbs 3:5–8 and the principle of trusting God's wisdom over personal understanding. It reframes dating not as a pursuit of romance, but as a process of building a Christian friendship to evaluate long-term compatibility in social, theological, vocational, and physical dimensions, all within the context of a shared s...

This week we will continue our study of wise relationships by studying wise friendships. Nothing is more natural than making friends. But making wise friendships takes more than merely mastering a set of skills. To build wise friendships, we must cultivate a set of virtues that can only come in the context of following Jesus. Join us as we seek to become followers of Jesus who are transformed into...

This is the ordination service for Rev. Jon Maust and installation as the Assistant Pastor of Grace & Peace PCA of Tulsa, OK. Saturday June 6th, 2026 www.gptulsa.com

One of our new elders, Steve Harden, is preaching on Mark 1:16-20. Looking at what a 1st-century Jewish reader of Mark's Gospel would have understood by Jesus' call to "follow me," and the 21st-century implications of our own call to follow.

Relationships are inescapable. A famous philosopher once said, "No man is an island." As Christians, we know this is true because God created us in his image. He is one God in three persons- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To be human is to be born into relationships. And to be human is to be called to build relationships. God commands us to be fruitful and multiply. In other words, we display the i...