Grace at a Glance Podcast

In examining the whole armor of God in our fight against the devil, the principalities, powers, and rulers of this dark world we are reminded by this piece of armor that the entire personality is engaged in this Christian warfare and therefore nothing must ever be neglected.  Nothing is more important in the Christian life than balance.

The breastplate is the portion of our armor that covers our heart.  Understanding how righteousness protects our heart is imperative in a spiritual battle. 

The belt of our spiritual armor represents whole truth.  The foundational piece in our armor is not our own sincerity and truthfulness; it cannot be.  The Apostle Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 6 that this armor is provided by God.  The armor is therefore not primarily a part of ourselves, but something we are given and that we are able to put on.

God is passionate about conflict in the Church. He has given clear instructions on how to respond to difficult relationships in a healthy way. Unfortunately, we often react in ways that give Satan an edge and damage unity rather than restore it. This week, God is inviting us to begin building unity by responding to conflict God’s way.

Unresolved pain is a roadblock to Christian oneness.  Just as God has graciously forgiven us, we are expected to forgive other people.  Living in faithfulness and truth demands that we work through pain and land in a posture of grace.  This week, we'll be invited by the Holy Spirit to take a step toward healing and forgiveness.

Jesus prayed that his earthly followers would experience unity with one another.  But did you know that his prayer for unity included those who had not yet been born, but who would one day follow Him?  Just as our children found out this week in VBS that following Jesus is Monumental, so also your decision to follow Jesus and unite with His other followers will have Monumental resul...

As American consumers, we have certain expectations of the people and organizations with which we affiliate. But are our expectations of church healthy, or are we often viewing the Bride of Christ through the lenses of American consumerism? Jesus calls us to lay down our personal preferences for the sake of others and for His glory! Come this week ready to be challenged from God’s Word to submit t...

Paul left no room for divisiveness in the Body of Christ.  As believers, it is our job to fight for unity in the Church.  How do we do that?  What actions have we normalized that erode unity, and what can be done to advance it?

Every thinking person sometimes wrestles with doubt. That is true not only for thinking Christians, but also for atheists and agnostics. Sometimes they wonder, “What if I’m wrong? What if there really is a God? What if there is life after death and I have to stand before God?” And, every thinking Christian sometimes wonders, “What if Christianity is  not  true?” The apostle Paul sai...

Jesus is the Lord of every realm.  His work of redemption is to insure that each dominion of life is in compliance with God's design.  Therefore, when we are citizens of heaven, the domain that encompasses and rules over all other domains we will be the kind of citizens who please God in every realm that we occupy.

Why is Jesus Lord of the Sabbath?  How, when Pharisees challenge Jesus with the letter of the law is He able to respond with truth.  These questions are answered when we see that the Lord created the law, He is able to interpret the law, and how He ultimately fulfills the Law.

From June 5, 2022

It is great to know you are protected from danger.  The last step in eliminating anxiety is the knowledge that your heart is safe and God is in control.  He protects it through the powerful strength of His Son the Lord Jesus Christ by means of the peace He supplies to you in prayer.  Phil 4:6 - "...keep your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus."

We must be open to receive what God wants to give us as we eliminate anxiety and receive peace.  Once you have let worry go, you must receive His peace and not pick it up and worry again!  Phil 4:6 "and the peace of God which passes all understanding."

Worry and anxiety simply cannot be removed from our life.  They must be replaced with something instead.  The goal we are aiming for to replace worry is peace.  Today we will look at the four ingredients in a divine prescription that will allow us to achieve the replacement of worry with peace.

From the sermon series Toxic Waste: There is a first step to getting rid of the worry in your life.  You must identify what God will permit you  to worry about. Phil 4:6 says "Be anxious for nothing".  Today we will explore why anxiety and worry plague us so much as we prepare to understand how to identify, remove, and overcome this plague of the soul.

Abraham was confronted with a fearful reality.  Famine in the promised land felt dangerous.  Instead of trusting God to provide, he went to Egypt, where his fear turned into folly.  If you have been wandering from the Lord because of your fear, its time to return to the fullness of the Lord’s call and to TRUST in Him!

Exodus means you are moving from something that is not permanent and moving towards something that is promised to be permanent.  The thing that makes you move from the one to the other is faith in the person who made the promise!  Only then can you begin to make the journey from the one place to the other.  Find out what the Christian’s exodus entails, and why, like Abraham, God is...

Many people visit churches to worship during Easter.  It was the same during the lifetime of Jesus and the apostles as many would visit the temple on special occasions.  God welcomes those worshippers who inquire of Him or want to know His truth during this holiday.  This Holy Easter season if you are worshipping and seeking God's truth then our Sunday message, taken from...

From April 10, the final installment of The Disciple sermon series.

The Practice: Fish For People

How does transformation happen in the Christian life? As disciples of Jesus, we are the biggest influencers of our own spiritual development. This Sunday, we will gain a deeper understanding of how to be changed by God as we walk with Him in submission to the Holy Spirit’s voice.

The Invitation: Follow Me

Listen as Pastor Dan introduces our new series "The Disciple."

Pastor Mike wraps up our "True Worship" sermon series with a message on the importance of enjoying the presence of Jesus.