Grace River Church

In this message from our  The Life You’ve Always Wanted  series, we explore why knowing God’s truth isn’t enough and how practicing margin and slowing down can lead to real peace. In a culture of hurry, Jesus invites us to live differently by accepting our limits, reordering our time, and creating space for relationship with Him. Real rest isn’t found in doing more, but in slowing down enough to c...

The life you have always wanted does not start with doing more or trying harder. It starts when Jesus rescues you, restores who you are, and fills your life with purpose. This message invites you to say yes to Jesus and take your next step with Him.

As we close out the year,  Here to There  reflects on where we’ve been and invites us to consider where God may be leading next. This message speaks to heavy seasons, uncertain steps, and the quiet ways faith grows when we trust God together. Join us as we end the year at the table and look ahead with hope.

Christmas is not advice telling us to try harder; it is good news announcing that God came to us. On the night Jesus was born, the angel declared a message of great joy for all people that a Savior had come with grace, not rules or expectations. This Christmas Eve, discover the hope, joy, and unconditional love that can only be received, not achieved.

In this message, we will explore the story of Ruth and Boaz and discover how God has always been writing redemption into the story long before the manger. From emptiness to belonging, this sermon shows how  Jesus was never a backup plan, but always the Redeemer we needed.

This week we continue our Christmas series ALWAYS.  From Genesis to Jesus, from the beginning to Bethlehem, from a mountain to the manger, you have always been on God’s mind.  In this series we’re looking back at stories from the Old Testament and seeing glimpses of Jesus and of God’s love for each one of us and that’s he’s always been making a way for you to know Him.

From Genesis to Jesus, you’ve never been an afterthought you’ve always been on God’s mind. When sin shattered Eden, God’s very first move was rescue, and Christmas is the arrival of that Savior into our darkness. This week we’ll see how His rescue still calls for a response: receive it personally, respond publicly, and invite someone else into the story.

In this message, we will sit with Jesus at the temple treasury and learn that real gratitude is not just felt, it is lived out through faith-filled generosity. In Mark 12, a poor widow gives two small coins, and Jesus calls it the greatest gift because it came from faith and sacrifice, not surplus. As we respond to the cross, we will see why giving our lives back to the God who gave His life for u...

Who’s next?  As we celebrate lives already changed, we’ll learn how trusting God—especially in our finances—positions us to be part of the miracles still to come. God is faithful, and when we put Him first, He multiplies what we return to Him for Kingdom impact.

God has placed more in your hands than you realize, and your next step begins with what He’s already entrusted to you. In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus shows us that faithfulness isn’t about having more, it’s about moving with what you have. Discover how valuing, using, and trusting what God put in your hands unlocks purpose, joy, and your NEXT.

Join us as we finish our Bless Series talking about " Sharing Your Story ". If you are a follower of Jesus, you have a story to share! Come learn how your story can reach those around you!

True greatness isn’t about status or success it’s about serving others like Jesus did. In a world obsessed with climbing higher, Jesus shows us that real greatness is found in going lower, humbling ourselves to lift others up. This week, discover how serving faithfully not only reflects the heart of Christ but redefines what it means to live a truly great life.

Jesus changed the world one table at a time — and so can we. In this message, we’ll discover how simple acts of hospitality can open hearts, restore dignity, and start transformation. Let’s learn to use our tables, our time, and our generosity to BLESS others and help people meet, know, and follow Jesus.

In this series we are learning how to bless our friends and change our world.  This week we’ll discover a way to be like Jesus that speaks love to others.  For many of us, we struggle to do this well or even see the importance of it, but it can change everything and bless those in our life.

We all know the slogans, Just Do It, The Quicker Picker Upper, America Runs On...  But when it comes to our faith, knowing the mission isn’t the same as living it out. In week one of our  BLESS  series, Pastor Chris unpacks what it really means to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus — and it all begins with prayer. Discover how a simple prayer can open doors, align your heart with God’s missi...

Lost, distracted, or overwhelmed? Jesus says His sheep know His voice and nothing can snatch them from His hand. Come discover how to hear, follow, and rest in the Shepherd’s call.

If you’ve ever been lost while you’re driving, you know the importance of the Map app.  We need something to guide us, direct us, reroute us when necessary.  The same is true as we look to find faith.  This week we’ll discover the key to tapping in to that navigation.

When faith feels lost, Jesus the Good Shepherd seeks us, carries us, and brings us home. In this week’s sermon, we will discover how to find our way back to God. Come discover how to find your faith again in Him.

In a world full of fences—rules, religion, and rejection—Jesus invites us to something deeper: a well of grace, truth, and transformation. This explains what it means to be a church that welcomes people in instead of keeping them out. You belong here—no matter where you're coming from.

In the last week of our series King of the Castle we’ll discuss the upside-down Kingdom and how one significant, unexpected and counter-cultural step can lead you to a life of freedom and adventure. 

Life is full of voices telling us to place our trust in money, success, relationships, or even ourselves—but none of those things can truly hold the weight of our lives. Looking at the story of King Hezekiah, we see the power of surrendering the crown and choosing to trust God, even when the world pressures us to rely on everything else. This message will challenge you to identify what’s on the th...

Who doesn’t want to be King or Queen of their own Castle?  To wear the crown in the Kingdom of ME?  In this series we’ll discuss why we are this way, what it has to do with trust, and why waving the white flag could be the best thing you could do.  In the upside- down kingdom of God, the answers to these questions can change everything for you. 

Life-change happens in circles, not just rows. Discover why you were made for community, how to overcome the barriers that keep you from it, and how joining a group and serving can change everything.

Join us for the last week of Foundations as we continue our look at the Trinity and discover who the Holy Spirit is and what that means for your life.  The Holy Spirit isn’t your conscience or a ghost or a force, He’s a person who can be with you, guiding you day by day, and that can change everything!

Who is Jesus—really? In a world full of opinions and misconceptions, this message dives into the true identity of Jesus as God, Savior, and King. Discover why what you believe about Him changes everything.