Covenant of Grace Messages

Prayer is one of those great mysteries that very few people seem to be good at. How can we be better at it? In Colossians 4:2-4, Paul's instruction to pray also offers a vision for how to grow in prayer. Here is help for those struggling to pray!

The first to hear the greatest announcement in history were humble shepherds, not royalty or the religious elite. In Luke 2:8-20, the angelic proclamation of the Savior's birth reveals God’s grace in reaching the lowly. The shepherds’ immediate faith and joyful proclamation challenge us to respond to the gospel with urgency and boldness. As we reflect on this extraordinary birth announcement, may...

Part of the wonder of Christmas is the stunning paradox of Christ’s birth—Majesty laid in a manger, the Almighty cradled as a child. In Luke 2:1–7, we behold the Lord of glory who, for love’s sake, stepped down from the throne to the straw, choosing poverty that sinners might be made rich. In this message, we’ll trace the profound contrasts of the incarnation—divine glory in lowly places, kingly h...

Every Christian knows what it feels like to be alive on the outside but dull on the inside—and how desperately we long for a faith that truly lives to God. This Sunday, we’ll turn to Ephesians 3:14–21 to see how Paul prays for believers not merely to understand the gospel but to be strengthened, awakened, and animated by the very life of Christ.

As we will see in our passage in Colossians, your only hope for victory in life with Christ comes from knowing you are already dead. And we will see that life in Christ is continual mortal combat. Our main warfare as Christians is not against other religions; it’s not against cultural trends, it’s not against a political party, it’s not against our spouses or children or other members of the churc...

God’s grace doesn’t just save—it changes. Titus 2:11–14 shows us that the same grace that rescues us from sin also trains us in godliness. This week, we’ll explore how salvation sparks transformation, how mercy reshapes our hearts, and how grace produces lives that increasingly reflect Christ.

Jesus said his disciples are to seek first his kingdom. Yet how easy it is for us to get entangled in this world—to allow personal pursuits and perpetual busyness to shape our priorities and agendas. The brief story of the rebuilding of the temple in Haggai 1 is instructive for us. We will study how God's people considered their selfish ways and reoriented themselves to seek God's priorities first...

Many Christians feel the tension between the radical life Jesus describes and the ordinary life we often settle for. In Luke 9:18–25, Jesus cuts through our confusion with a breathtakingly clear call to follow Him—one that exposes our comfort, awakens our courage, and resets our expectations for discipleship. This passage helps us see what true devotion looks like, what it costs, and why it’s wort...

The Holy Spirit is not an optional part of the Christian life--He is its very center. But sadly, many Christians don't know Him well. This study (re)introduces us to the Spirit and to a life in relationship with Him.

All the gifts the church experiences flow from the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The same Gospel that saves us from our sins gifts us to show mercy, to serve, to teach, to give, to lead, to have supernatural knowledge, to pray for healings, to prophesy and to speak in tongues. All the gifts described in the New Testament are necessary expressions of the active presence of God in ou...

In studying 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, we see a glimpse of who the Spirit is, what he does, and how he continues to empower believers for ministry and witness.

We live in a world running in every direction except toward what truly matters. In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul shows us what it looks like to run the only race worth running — one that forgets what’s behind, strains forward to what lies ahead, and follows after those who run for the same prize. The Christian life is not a casual stroll; it’s a wholehearted pursuit of Christ Himself.

Everyone wants power, but few want suffering. Yet Paul shows us that you cannot have one without the other if you truly want to know Christ. In Philippians 3:7–11, he reveals that the Christian life is marked by both resurrection power and suffering for Jesus. This Sunday we’ll see how knowing Christ means living in His power, walking in His sufferings, and pressing on toward the hope of resurrect...

We all keep a kind of scorecard—whether it’s being a good parent, working hard at our job, having a solid reputation, or even just trying to be a “good Christian.” Paul had the best scorecard you could imagine, and yet he says it was all worthless compared to knowing Christ. In this passage, Paul shows us the emptiness of trusting in what we’ve done and the freedom of resting in what Christ has al...

What is truly worth pursuing? Paul shows us that all else pales in comparison to knowing Jesus. In this message, we’ll see the serious danger of losing sight of Christ—and the surpassing treasure that makes Him worth more than anything else in life.

Where is God when the wicked strike? In the face of shocking violence and rising wickedness, Psalm 10 gives us a mirror to see our world with biblical clarity. It names evil for what it is, teaches us to cry out for God’s justice, and anchors us in the assurance that the Lord is King forever.

Paul’s life and ministry exemplify a single, unwavering focus: Christ. Even in chains, he rejoices that Christ is proclaimed. In this passage, we see the tension between life and death, and Paul’s unshakable commitment to the advance of the gospel over personal comfort. This sermon will explore what it means to live with a passion so consuming that Christ becomes the center of every choice, every...

It’s easy to resent trials and wish they would go away—but James 1:2–4 shows us that God can use them to shape our character and strengthen our faith. When we face difficulties, we have a choice: grumble or grow. In this message, we learn how to not waste our trials, instead letting God refine us and produce perseverance that leads to maturity and hope.

Few Psalms have such strikingly powerful declarations of aspects of God's nature, God's attributes. David did not come to know God's attributes through some dusty book of theology. Here in Psalm 139, David is arrested in full flight from God by deeply personal revelations of the Omniscient God, the Omnipresent God, the Omnipotent Creator God, the Ruling God and the Shepherd God. David sees God's v...

Christians live between the already and not yet. The gospel has triumphed, and final salvation is guaranteed! That comes with an urgent call—to put off slumber and to remain spiritually awake. To live alert in light of the coming day of our Lord's return.

In the last chapter of Leviticus we encounter the topic of paying for one’s vows. We see a God who accommodates for vow breakers. We are called to a high standard of keeping to our promises, and yet we are pointed to God as the great vow keeper as our example and substitute.

What kind of blessing does God promise His people? Leviticus 26 gives a clear and compelling answer. God lays before Israel two paths—one of obedience leading to flourishing, and one of rebellion leading to ruin. This isn’t about earning individual rewards but receiving covenantal favor as a people who walk with Him. Ultimately, the chapter points us to Christ, the true Israelite, whose obedience...

What kind of freedom does God want for His people? Leviticus 25 gives a surprising answer. Through the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee, God builds rhythms of rest, release, and restoration into the life of Israel. These laws aren't just ancient economics—they are a picture of the gospel. In Christ, we find the true Jubilee: debts forgiven, slaves set free, and broken things made whole.

God orchestrated every aspect of the tabernacle to display the gift of his presence to his people. In Leviticus 24, we see how God invites his people to fellowship with him regularly and reverently and to sanctify the name that is above all names.