Grace Church Southwest

In this episode, Pastor Dan Teekel dives into one of the most challenging passages in the Gospels: Mark 13:1-27. Titled "Let The Reader Understand," this sermon explores the common interpretations of Jesus' prophetic words. Was Jesus speaking about events that have already happened, future end-time events, or both? Join us as we unpack the historical and biblical context behind the word "generatio...

In today's sermon, titled "Money is Not the Point," Pastor Dan dives into Mark 12:38–44 to unpack what our relationship with money truly reveals about us. Looking at the contrast between the prideful scribes and a humble widow who gave her last two coins, Pastor Dan highlights three core truths: Money points to what we value. Money points to what we believe about God. Money points out religious hy...

Have you ever wondered how the deep, historical mysteries of God's nature connect to our everyday call to love? In this week's message from Grace Church, Pastor Lucas Shipman dives into Mark 12:28-37 to explore the greatest commandment: Love. By grounding this teaching in the foundational truths of the universal Christian faith—specifically the unity, equality, and coeternal majesty of the Trinity...

In this week's message, "Hypocrites, Hypotheticals and Haymakers," Pastor Dan Teekel explores Mark 12:13–27 as religious and political leaders attempt to corner Jesus with tricky questions about taxes and the resurrection. Discover how Jesus navigates these hostile traps with wisdom, authority, and truth—reminding us of what truly belongs to God and where our hope ultimately rests.

Who really holds the authority in our lives? In this week's message, "The Authority of the Son," Pastor Dan Teekel dives into Mark 11:27-12:12 to explore how Jesus confronted the religious leaders of His day. Drawing connections to the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and Jesus's own predictions of His suffering and rejection, we unpack what it means to truly recognize and submit to the authori...

In this week's message, "You Rejoice," Pastor Dan Teekel unpacks I Peter 1:3-9 to reveal the true, biblical meaning of joy. We often confuse joy with fleeting happiness, but true joy is a deep, calm delight anchored in the very existence and character of God. Discover what it looks like to choose joy in every circumstance and why the saving work of God gives us a reason to truly celebrate.

In today’s sermon, Pastor Drigger's confronts one of the greatest threats to our spiritual well-being: hurry. Drawing on the Parable of the Great Banquet and Romans 12:2, he unpacks how our modern society's pattern of "hurried consumerism" and digital addiction has left us living on the shallow surface of our own lives. We are often so distracted by the pace of life that we end up making excuses a...

Where does true worship happen? Long before and long after ancient pilgrims journeyed to sacred temples seeking comfort and relief, Jesus revealed a revolutionary truth: genuine worship doesn't depend on a physical building, an earthly priesthood, or a sacrificial system. In this message on John 4:19–24, Pastor Lucas Shipman explores how the risen Jesus transforms our understanding of worship. Dra...

Jesus did something completely unexpected—He cursed a fig tree for being fruitless, even though it wasn't fig season. Was He just hungry, or was there a deeper, more urgent message for His followers? Join Pastor Dan Teekel for this week’s message, "All Leaves...No Figs," as we unpack this strange and powerful moment in Mark 11. By tracing the rich biblical imagery of the fig tree through Song of S...

What does your handling of money say about your view of God? Pastor Dan preaches on Matthew 6:19–24 in a sermon titled “Financial Atheism,” confronting the temptation to live for Christ in every area except our bank accounts.

What does it mean to welcome the true King? In this episode, Pastor Dan Teekel looks at Mark 11:1–11 to explore the powerful moments leading up to the Triumphal Entry. Diving into the deliberate preparation behind Jesus' arrival, we uncover the deep prophetic significance of His choice to ride on a donkey—a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy from Zechariah 9:9–10 and a echo of the Ark of...

What does true greatness look like in the Kingdom of God? In this episode, Pastor Dan Teekel dives into Mark 10:35–52 to unpack "The Upside-Down Kingdom". Through the lens of the disciples' own struggles with entitlement and selfish ambition, we explore how easy it is to let worldly ideas of authority creep into our faith. Join us as we contrast our human desire for status with the ultimate exampl...

What happens when the titles, identity, and status we fight for in this world collide with the call of Jesus? In this episode, Steven John dives into Mark 10:17-34, exploring the story of the rich young ruler. Join us as we examine what it truly means to surrender our earthly credentials, re-evaluate what we hold dearest, and follow Christ wholeheartedly.

Are we reading Scripture to find legal loopholes, or to discover who God is and what He calls us to do? In this episode, we dive into Mark 10:1-12 to confront a difficult question the Pharisees brought to Jesus regarding divorce. Moving past their self-focused legalism, Jesus points us back to God’s original design for marriage and warns against sclerocardia (the hardening of the heart). Join us a...

In this week's episode, Pastor Dan Teekel dives into Mark 9:2-13 to explore the transformative power of the Transfiguration in a message titled "Glory that Demands a Response."

The Yeasty Boys Mark 8:11-26

Jesus Alone Provides Rest - Mark 6:30-44 E. Isaac

Herod: The Ruler Who Was Ruled - Mark 6:14-29 D. Teekel

Just As He Said - Matthew 28:1-9 D. Teekel

Good Friday Gathering - 4/3/2026 L. Shipman

The High Price of Skepticism - Mark 6:1-13 D. Teekel

The Risk of Surrender- Mark 5:21-43 D. Teekel