The Church at Grace Point - Sermons

We are not called to just grow deep in our faith. We are called to put that faith into action. In Week 1 of the Saved to Serve series, Pastor Phil teaches from Ephesians 4:7-16 and challenges us to move beyond spiritual maturity that stays inward focused. God’s design is not for believers to simply grow in knowledge, but to use what He has given us to serve and build up others. This message makes...

What if the greatest truth of Easter is not just that Jesus died and rose again, but why He did it? In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Phil walks through Romans 5:6–11 and reminds us of a life changing reality: Jesus did not wait for us to get it together before He loved us. He loved us at our worst. Scripture describes our true condition without Christ. We were helpless, ungodly, sinners, an...

Communion is not just a tradition. It is one of the most sacred moments in the life of a believer. In this powerful message, Pastor Phil walks through 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 and reminds us that gathering around the Lord’s Table is far more than a routine act. It is a deeply personal and spiritual encounter where God meets with His people. This sermon highlights three important truths about communi...

What happens when a believer truly stops trying to control their own life and fully submits to the leadership of the Holy Spirit? In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Romans 8:12–17 and shows us that following Christ is not just about how we begin, but how we live and finish. When we surrender to the Holy Spirit, something powerful begins to take place inside of us. This sermon highlights th...

How God Responds When We Give | Pastor PhilGiving is often seen as a financial issue, but Scripture reveals that it is first a heart issue. In this message, Pastor Phil explores what the Bible teaches about generosity and how God responds when His people give faithfully. Walking through Malachi 3:8–12, this sermon challenges believers to see giving not as an obligation but as an act of trust and w...

Courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to trust God even when the path in front of us feels impossible. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Joshua 1:1–9, where Joshua is called to lead the nation of Israel after the death of Moses and to guide them across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Faced with an overwhelming responsibility and an impossible situation, God gives Jos...

Fear is something every person faces. It can come from finances, relationships, health, uncertainty, or the future. In this message, Pastor Phil Griffin reminds us that fear is not new, and we are not alone in it. Rooted in Isaiah 41:10, this sermon walks through God’s clear and compassionate response to fear. God does not minimize our struggles, but He speaks directly into them with promises of H...

What does God do when His people face persecution? In this message, How God Responds When We Are Persecuted, we walk through Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:10–12 and discover a powerful truth that often goes unspoken: persecution is not an accident in the Christian life. It is expected, it is purposeful, and it is never wasted. Jesus teaches that following Him will bring opposition, but He also promise...

Failure is something every believer knows all too well. In this honest and hope filled message, Pastor Phil reminds us that the question is not if we fail God, but how God responds when we do. Centered primarily in John 21, this sermon walks through the life of Peter, one of the most relatable figures in Scripture. From bold confidence to painful denial, Peter’s failure could have marked the end o...

In a culture where commitment is often conditional or temporary, Jesus offers a far deeper call. In this message, Pastor Phil challenges us to examine what true commitment to Christ really looks like. Based in Luke 9:23-24, this sermon walks through Jesus’ invitation to discipleship. Following Christ requires more than agreement or good intentions. It calls for denying ourselves, taking up our cro...

What happens when someone truly repents? How does God respond when we find ourselves far from Him and finally decide to come home? In this message from the sermon series "How God Responds", Pastor Phil walks through Luke 15 and the story of the prodigal son to discover How God Responds to Repentance. Whether you feel close to God or spiritually homesick, this message is a powerful reminder that re...

Worry can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, especially in seasons of uncertainty, suffering, or spiritual pressure. In this message, we are reminded that God does not dismiss our worries. He invites us to bring them to Him. Based in 1 Peter 5:6-10, this sermon walks through God’s response to anxious hearts. We are called to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, cast our cares on Him becau...

Life is not an accident, a mistake, or a matter of convenience, it is a sacred gift from God. In this special Sanctity of Life Sunday message, we are reminded of how God responds to life: with purpose, value, compassion, and unwavering care. This sermon calls us to see life the way God sees it, formed by His hands, known before birth, and precious in His sight. Scripture reveals that God is both t...

Prayer is not a routine — it is a privilege. In this powerful message, we are reminded that prayer is talking to God who listens and responds because He loves us. Drawing from James 5, this sermon reveals how God responds when His people pray with humility, confession, unity, and fervent faith. We learn that prayer is not about perfect words or religious performance, but about hearts that are clea...

What happens when we truly place our trust in God? In this powerful message, we explore the promises of Scripture that reveal how God moves, provides, protects, and works on behalf of those who trust Him. This sermon reminds us that trust is not passive — it is active faith lived out in real decisions, daily surrender, and unwavering confidence in who God is. When we choose to trust the Lord with...

Every believer reaches moments where the future feels uncertain, the past feels heavy, and the present feels overwhelming. In this encouraging message, we are reminded that confidence for the journey ahead is not found in our circumstances — it is found in our unchanging God. This sermon challenges us to stop living in fear, regret, and hesitation and instead step boldly into what God is doing nex...

In a world where broken promises are common, Scripture tells a very different story — a promise made by God thousands of years ago and kept with absolute precision. In this standalone message, we look at the prophetic promise of Isaiah 7:14 and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ. This sermon reminds us that God’s promise was personal — He came Himself. It was plentiful — more than enough...

The incarnation is not just a Christmas idea — it is the foundation of our faith. In this message from the How Christians Respond series, Pastor Phil unpacks what it truly means that God became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1), and why our response to that truth should shape every part of our lives. This sermon walks through the reason, reality, and response to the incarnation — reminding us that...

Most of us picture the Christmas story with shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary, Joseph, and the baby in a manger. But what if your story is part of the Christmas story too? Guest speaker Pastor Larry Lane opens the Advent season by exploring the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth — two often-overlooked figures whose faith, struggle, and obedience reveal a powerful truth: When you serve the Lord, ther...

When life gets difficult, where — or to whom — do you hold fast? In this powerful message from Luke 8:4–15, Pastor Caleb Miller unpacks Jesus’ parable of the sower and challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts. Are we holding fast to Christ… or to ourselves? Pastor Caleb reminds us that true growth only comes from God, that fruit is the evidence of genuine faith, and that Christians are...

How should believers respond to a God who is endlessly good, eternally faithful, and rich in mercy? In this message from our How Christians Respond series, Pastor Phil walks through Psalm 136 — a beautiful reminder that God’s grace is deeper than we can comprehend and His lovingkindness truly lasts forever. Through creation, deliverance, direction, and daily provision, God continually shows His go...

What do we do when we fall short? When sin and failure weigh heavy on our hearts, how do Christians respond? In this powerful message from the “How Christians Respond” series, Pastor [Name] walks through Psalm 51 and the story of King David — a man after God’s own heart who also knew deep failure. Discover how conviction, confession, cleansing, commitment, and contrition can lead to renewal and re...

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and challenging commands in the Christian life. In this message from our How Christians Respond series, Pastor Phil walks through what Scripture teaches about receiving God’s forgiveness — and extending that same forgiveness to others. Discover why forgiveness is not just an action, but a reflection of the Gospel at work in us. This sermon explores the cost...

Fear touches every life — but faith changes how we face it. In this message from our How Christians Respond series, Pastor Phil walks through Psalm 27 and shows how David, a man who knew fear and failure, also knew where to find courage. Discover how personal faith, passionate focus, and a powerful Father can overcome the worries that try to consume us. Whether your fears are about the past, the f...

What should a follower of Jesus do with something the world celebrates but Scripture warns against? In this message from our How Christians Respond series, Pastor Phil challenges us to look at Halloween through the lens of God’s Word — not culture. From ancient origins to modern-day practices, this message explores why believers are called to live differently, to reject fear and darkness, and to r...