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What does it mean to live as scattered worshipers in the everyday spaces of life? In Week 9 of our sermon series, Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship, Pastor Casey Olsen challenges us to rethink worship beyond the Sunday gathering. “Worship Scattered” unpacks the truth that we are not only called to gather but to be sent — living missionally in our neighborhoods, workplaces, campu...

Welcome to week eight of our powerful sermon series, Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship. In this week’s message titled “Worship Gathered,” Pastor Casey Olsen unpacks the rich truth of Hebrews 10:24–25, urging the Church not to neglect meeting together but to embrace the transformative power of gathered worship. In a culture that normalizes isolation, overcommitment, and DIY spiri...

In this powerful sermon titled "Worship Through Work," Chris Rogers explores how our daily labor—whether in the field, office, classroom, or home—is not just routine, but a sacred opportunity to honor God. Part of the ongoing series Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship at Grace City Church, this message challenges us to reframe our view of work from a burden to a calling....

In Week 6 of our series Present Yourselves: Transformed for a Life of Worship, Pastor Chris Zauner brings a timely and challenging message titled "Worship Through Rest." In a culture where exhaustion is worn like a badge of honor, Pastor Chris invites us to reimagine rest—not as a break from productivity, but as an act of worship and surrender to God. This sermon explores the deep spirit...

In Week 5 of our “Present Yourselves” series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful, Spirit-led message titled “Worship Through Generosity.” Rooted in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, this sermon explores how biblical generosity is not merely about giving money—it's a deeply spiritual act of worship, formed in the heart and expressed through faith, trust, and surrender. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to stay connected...

Welcome to Week 4 of our transformative series Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship! In today’s powerful sermon, "Worship in Relationships," Pastor Chris dives deep into the truth that worship isn't limited to Sunday songs or quiet time alone—it's lived out through our relationships, community, and connection with others. What if worship wasn't just vertical...

What does worship look like when life falls apart? In week 3 of our Present Yourselves series, Pastor Casey Olsen brings a deeply personal and powerful word from Psalm 23 that reminds us: true worship doesn’t wait for the storm to pass — it clings to God in the middle of it. This message, Worship Through It , is for anyone walking through the valley — depression, grief, uncertainty, or silence fro...

Welcome to Week 2 of our powerful sermon series: "Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship." In this message titled “Worship Together,” Pastor Chris Zauner takes us deeper into what it means to live a life of worship — not alone, but as one body in Christ. In this message, we explore: - Why worship is more than a song — it's how we belong - The transformational truth of...

What if worship was never meant to stay in a song? What if it was meant to shape your whole life? Welcome to the first message in our new sermon series, "Present Yourselves" — a journey into living a life transformed by worship. In this powerful message titled "Worship Fully", Pastor Chris Zauner challenges us to move beyond the idea of worship as just music or moments, and ins...

Welcome to the final message in our Essentials series! In this powerful conclusion, Pastor Casey unpacks the fourth and final core value of Grace City Church: Discipleship. More than just a religious buzzword, discipleship is a lifelong journey of following Jesus, being formed by Him, and helping others do the same. In this message, you’ll discover: - What it really means to follow Jesus and surre...

In this third week of our Essentials series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful and practical sermon on Evangelism — the proclamation of the greatest news the world has ever known. Too often we complicate evangelism or shrink back from it altogether, fearing awkwardness, rejection, or inadequacy. But the gospel is not good advice to be debated — it is good news to be declared. Through Scriptu...

Welcome to Week 2 of our Essentials sermon series at Grace City Eugene. In this message titled “Family,” Pastor Chris Zauner explores what it truly means to live as the family of God, united not by preference or convenience, but by the sacrificial love of Jesus. Looking at John 13, we step into a pivotal moment where Jesus, just hours before the cross, washes His disciples’ feet and gives them a n...

"Jesus is either Lord of all, or He’s not Lord at all." In Week 1 of our brand new series Essentials, Pastor Chris Zauner opens with a powerful foundational message on the lordship of Jesus Christ. At the heart of every story, every identity, and every disciple is this non-negotiable truth: Jesus is Lord. 📌 What does it mean to truly surrender every area of life to Christ—not just as Sa...

Welcome to the final week of our 12-week sermon series, "Summer on the Mount: Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom," from Grace City Church. In this powerful and reflective message, Pastor Casey Olsen takes us through Matthew 7:24–29, where Jesus closes His Sermon on the Mount with a defining challenge: Will you build your life on the rock, or on the sand? This is more than just the end of a serie...

Summer may be over, but the work God started in you doesn’t end with the season. This week in our Summer at Grace Devotional, Pastor Casey shares how to carry the fruit of summer—renewal, growth, fresh rhythms—into the busyness of fall. Take a moment to pause and ask: What did God begin in me this summer that He’s inviting me to keep tending this fall? #SummerAtGrace #GraceCityEugene #Devotional #...

In Week 11 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Chris delivers a powerful and convicting message titled “Versions”, diving deep into Matthew 7:13-23. Through the lens of "choose-your-own-adventure" faith, Pastor Chris challenges us to examine whether we’ve customized our Christianity to fit our preferences—or surrendered to the real Jesus. This week, we explore: - The two paths: the...

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...