Grace Bible Church

What makes or breaks your experience in community? According to Galatians 6:2, real community isn’t built by people who act strong—it’s built by people who share their burdens. When we don’t know our needs, or aren’t willing to share them, others can’t love us the way Jesus calls them to. In this message, Eric challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and discover how honesty, vulne...

This week in our series Like Him // For Others, Pastor Eric reminded us that if we want to be like Jesus, we have to do what Jesus did. Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus withdrew to lonely places to pray. Silence and solitude are not just spiritual “extras”—they are essential for following Jesus in our busy, anxious, and distracted world. Silence is where we find true rest for our souls and wh...

This week in our series Like Him // For Others, Pastor Eric reminded us that if we want to be like Jesus, we have to do what Jesus did. Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus withdrew to lonely places to pray. Silence and solitude are not just spiritual “extras”—they are essential for following Jesus in our busy, anxious, and distracted world. Silence is where we find true rest for our souls and wh...

Why do we fight, quarrel, and struggle so much in life? James 4 tells us it begins with desires that battle within us—desires that put ourselves at the center. Left unchecked, pride makes us believe everything should revolve around “me.” But there’s hope: God gives grace to the humble. Following Jesus means choosing humility as our posture toward God—submitting to Him instead of demanding our way,...

Why do we fight, quarrel, and struggle so much in life? James 4 tells us it begins with desires that battle within us—desires that put ourselves at the center. Left unchecked, pride makes us believe everything should revolve around “me.” But there’s hope: God gives grace to the humble. Following Jesus means choosing humility as our posture toward God—submitting to Him instead of demanding our way,...

This message continues our Like Him | For Others series by unpacking the Cycle of Grace—a pattern of relating to God that begins with His acceptance, not our achievements. Too often, we flip the cycle, starting with fruitfulness or performance in hopes of feeling significant and accepted. But Jesus shows us a different way: He lived from His Father’s love, sustained by spiritual rhythms, confident...

This message continues our Like Him | For Others series by unpacking the Cycle of Grace—a pattern of relating to God that begins with His acceptance, not our achievements. Too often, we flip the cycle, starting with fruitfulness or performance in hopes of feeling significant and accepted. But Jesus shows us a different way: He lived from His Father’s love, sustained by spiritual rhythms, confident...

Today we dug into what it really means to grow spiritually. Transformation is not about trying harder or checking boxes—it’s about becoming like Jesus for the sake of others. Scripture tells us that this change is God’s work in us: “we are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18). But we’re not passive spectator...

Today we dug into what it really means to grow spiritually. Transformation is not about trying harder or checking boxes—it’s about becoming like Jesus for the sake of others. Scripture tells us that this change is God’s work in us: “we are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18). But we’re not passive spectator...

This week, Eric reminded us that the journey of following Jesus is both impossible and essential. Our church’s Growth Path—Endearing, Attending, Belonging, and Growing—describes the part we can do, while trusting God to do what only He can. We shine light in our community, create a church unchurched people love to attend, engage in meaningful community, and embrace lifelong transformation. Ultimat...

This week, Eric reminded us that the journey of following Jesus is both impossible and essential. Our church’s Growth Path—Endearing, Attending, Belonging, and Growing—describes the part we can do, while trusting God to do what only He can. We shine light in our community, create a church unchurched people love to attend, engage in meaningful community, and embrace lifelong transformation. Ultimat...

This week, Eric continued our journey through 2 Corinthians 3 and tackled a universal struggle: the pressure to be perfect. Whether it’s parenting, relationships, or leadership, we often think peace will come when we finally get it right. But Scripture says real peace—and real transformation—comes not from effort, but from turning to Jesus. When we remove the veil and contemplate His glory, the Sp...

This week, Eric continued our journey through 2 Corinthians 3 and tackled a universal struggle: the pressure to be perfect. Whether it’s parenting, relationships, or leadership, we often think peace will come when we finally get it right. But Scripture says real peace—and real transformation—comes not from effort, but from turning to Jesus. When we remove the veil and contemplate His glory, the Sp...

We weren’t created to do life alone. In Life is Lived Best with Bumpers, we explore how God designed us to grow best together, not in isolation. Hebrews 10 calls us to “not give up meeting together” because encouragement, accountability, and grace are found when we live in intentional relationships. Through personal stories of support, love, and growth, we see that community is the place where God...

We weren’t created to do life alone. In Life is Lived Best with Bumpers, we explore how God designed us to grow best together, not in isolation. Hebrews 10 calls us to “not give up meeting together” because encouragement, accountability, and grace are found when we live in intentional relationships. Through personal stories of support, love, and growth, we see that community is the place where God...

In 2 Corinthians 3:6-11, Paul says, “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” The “letter” refers to God’s law—His perfect standard—which shows us His glory but also our inability to keep it. It’s like trying to look at the sun with broken sunglasses: you can’t do it. The law can’t save us; it only exposes our need. But through Jesus, we receive the Spirit, who gives us His righteousness—His...

In 2 Corinthians 3:6-11, Paul says, “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” The “letter” refers to God’s law—His perfect standard—which shows us His glory but also our inability to keep it. It’s like trying to look at the sun with broken sunglasses: you can’t do it. The law can’t save us; it only exposes our need. But through Jesus, we receive the Spirit, who gives us His righteousness—His...

In this powerful message from 2 Corinthians 3:2–3, Legin urges believers to recognize that how they live their lives testifies to the Gospel more than any title or platform. He warns against false teachers who distort God’s Word for personal gain and highlights the importance of biblical literacy to discern truth. Paul’s words to the Corinthians remind us: we are living letters from Christ, writte...

In this powerful message from 2 Corinthians 3:2–3, Legin urges believers to recognize that how they live their lives testifies to the Gospel more than any title or platform. He warns against false teachers who distort God’s Word for personal gain and highlights the importance of biblical literacy to discern truth. Paul’s words to the Corinthians remind us: we are living letters from Christ, writte...

Forgiveness isn’t just a spiritual ideal—it’s a survival skill in a broken world. In this message from 2 Corinthians 2:5–11, Matt unpacks Paul’s surprising command to confront and comfort those who’ve wronged us. Forgiveness, done well, involves truth and love. Left ignored, unforgiveness causes catastrophic relational damage. Discover how to deal with conflict in a way that protects your heart, r...

Forgiveness isn’t just a spiritual ideal—it’s a survival skill in a broken world. In this message from 2 Corinthians 2:5–11, Matt unpacks Paul’s surprising command to confront and comfort those who’ve wronged us. Forgiveness, done well, involves truth and love. Left ignored, unforgiveness causes catastrophic relational damage. Discover how to deal with conflict in a way that protects your heart, r...

God gives us the ultimate gift—His Spirit. This gift hits the trifecta: it’s intentional, deeply personal, and costly. Through the Holy Spirit, we’re anointed, sealed, and given a guaranteed hope of what’s to come. But this gift requires surrender. Many of us struggle to receive it fully because we cling to control—of our future, our finances, our relationships. But transformation starts with one...

A heartfelt reflection shared by Ryan Levis before his upcoming sabbatical. Marking 10 years of ministry at Grace, Ryan looks back on God’s faithful leadership through seasons of change, challenge, and growth. He unpacks three core truths about God as our Shepherd from Psalm 23. This message is both personal and communal, inviting us to rest in the care of our Good Shepherd and to reflect on His g...

God gives us the ultimate gift—His Spirit. This gift hits the trifecta: it’s intentional, deeply personal, and costly. Through the Holy Spirit, we’re anointed, sealed, and given a guaranteed hope of what’s to come. But this gift requires surrender. Many of us struggle to receive it fully because we cling to control—of our future, our finances, our relationships. But transformation starts with one...

A heartfelt reflection shared by Ryan Levis before his upcoming sabbatical. Marking 10 years of ministry at Grace, Ryan looks back on God’s faithful leadership through seasons of change, challenge, and growth. He unpacks three core truths about God as our Shepherd from Psalm 23. This message is both personal and communal, inviting us to rest in the care of our Good Shepherd and to reflect on His g...