WL Grace Sermons

Resurrection Now “You have been raised with Christ,” wrote the Apostle Paul to living believers (Colossians 3:1).  What is the present, ongoing experience of resurrection in the life of Christ followers?  Join us for an Easter Celebration, as we think about the resurrection—past, present, and future.   

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of “Holy Week,” when we remember Jesus’ suffering for us, in our place.  Jesus entered that first Holy Week with a resolute determination to do the Father’s will, no matter the cost.  How are we approaching Holy Week 2026?  Join us as we talk about “Entering Holy Week.”    

Properly Dressed “You are what you wear” is an overstatement.  Nonetheless, what we put on does reflect who we are.  If that is so, then what virtues should adorn the Christ follower?  And how do we put those on?  Join us as we continue our sermon series called “Renewed” in Colossians 3.

What’s Gotta Go? Living the risen life means putting some things to death.  What things?  Join us as we continue in the “Renewed” series in the book of Colossians.

A New Perspective “Set your minds on things that are above…your life is hidden in God.” (Colossians 3:1-4). Join us as we explore what it means to set your mind on things above.

Freedom True liberty is not found in man-made religious traditions or in mystical spiritual experiences. Real, lasting freedom is found in Christ alone. Join us as we continue our series in Colossians called “Rooted in the Gospel.”

A Full Life "Hollow" is how Paul describes the traditions and principles of this world.  Paul defines Jesus, on the other hand, as being filled with "all the fullness of the Deity."  And those who have put their faith in Jesus "have been brought to fullness."  Join us as we consider a full life from the Bible's perspective (Colossians 2:6-15).

Calling and Cost “Anything worth doing is worth doing well” goes the old saying.  This is true, but it comes at a cost. The worthiest calling of all is to know Christ and make Him known. This, too, comes at a cost Join us as Pastor Kip continues our study of Colossians titled “Rooted.”      

Incomparable Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul explains how Jesus Christ is infinitely greater than all the competition.  No one and nothing compares to Jesus.  Join us as we explore the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20).   

Rooted Paul worked hard to present believers fully mature in Christ.  That maturity starts with being rooted in “the true message of the gospel.”  Join us as we launch our Colossians sermon series titled “Rooted.”   

“With” Good things come in small packages.  That's certainly true of our church-wide theme for 2026.  Join us as we unpack the transforming message of a single, small word.

Our Highest Privilege Talking with our Creator is our greatest privilege — a privilege we want to prioritize as we begin a new year. Dr. Nate Bosch, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Grace College, will be helping us think about the practice of prayer. In addition to his work as professor of environmental science and director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, Dr. Bosch also...

Preach the Word “Preach the word of God,” commanded Paul of his disciple Timothy (2 Timothy 4:2).  Why preach the Word?  What does it mean to preach the word?  Who can preach? How should we preach?  Join us as we think about preaching the Word of God at WL Grace.

What will heaven be like? Floating on clouds? But wait, there's more! Join us as we conclude our series on "God With Us."

Christmas Love “God with us” is the tangible expression of God’s love—a love that was promised, embodied, and then poured out, so that it can now be received and extended to others.  Join us as we ponder what the incarnation reveals about God’s love.

Good News of Great Joy Joy that lasts is rooted in unchanging truth—like the message the angels announced to the awe-struck shepherds of Bethlehem: “A Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”  Join us this Sunday as we consider how the truth of Emmanuel, God with us, produces unending joy.    

The Search for Peace We all long for peace. The human heart is restless, and most of us search high and low to find anything that can give us even a temporary feeling of rest and relief. But where can true, lasting peace be found? Join us this Sunday as we begin our Christmas sermon series by answering this important question.

A Theology of Tears Sadness is an unavoidable emotion in our fallen, broken world.  What are wrong and right ways to think about God when we feel sad?  What are healthy ways to process sorrow?  Join us this Sunday as we conclude our “Soul Care” sermon series.       

No Shame  Shame is a word we keep in the closet of our minds, preferably in the deepest, darkest corner.  This Sunday we're bringing shame into the light by shining God's Word on it. What should we do with shame? Join us as we continue in our sermon series "Soul Care."  

What About Worry? Worry, fear, and anxiety are common emotions. In fact, recent studies indicate a significant rise in anxiety levels among adults, driven by various societal, economic, and technological factors.  What does worry tell us about what is going on in our souls?  How should we respond?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series titled “Soul Care.”  

Soul Signals Our cars have sensors which send signals to dashboard indicators, so that we know what is going on with the vehicle.  Our emotions are like those indicators, informing us of what is going on in our souls.  For instance, what do feelings of anger tell us about what is going on in our hearts?  And what should we do about it?  Join us as we begin a new sermon series called “Soul Care.”

War Zone The last sentence of the Lord’s prayer alerts us to the reality that we live in a spiritual war zone, where the battlefield is our minds, hearts, and souls.  We have hope in the struggle with temptation, because we are not alone.  Join us as we conclude our sermon series:  Teach Us To Pray . 

Forgive Us What bread is to our body, forgiveness is to our souls.  It nourishes spiritual health, freedom, and life. That’s why King David wrote “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven!” (Psalm 32:1, NLT). It’s also why confession is part of the prayer Jesus taught His followers to pray. Join us as we continue in our sermon series “Teach Us To Pray.”  

Daily Bread God knows what we need, and he supplies it.  So, why does Jesus teach us to ask God for our daily necessities?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series in the Lord's prayer titled "Teach Us To Pray."  

Privileges of Membership “Membership has its privileges” claims an iconic advertising slogan.  True.  And nothing compares to the privileges of membership in God’s family.  Prime among those is prayer.  Join us as we start a 4-part sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer titled “Teach Us To Pray.”