Echo Grace Church Podcast

How do we know our devotion to the Lord is sincere – that we're not just going through the motions? In this final episode of the Story of God mega-series, Pastor Jarrod turns to the Book of Malachi with a look at concrete ways we can show our sincere devotion to God. Catch the entire Story of God series starting with the book of Genesis at https://graceoc.com/the-story-of-god/ Ready to trust God w...

How far have you drifted from God? Pastor Jarrod continues the Chaos and Confidence series in the Book of Zechariah as we see what it looks like to return to God. Have you joined our Online Church Community? Stay in touch with your church community all week at Graceoc.com/fb Watch even more messages from Grace any time at GraceOC.com/watch

Do you want God's blessing? In this message, Pastor Jarrod Jones continues The Story of God mega-series as he shows us what the Book of Haggai reveals about what we can do to receive the blessing of God in our lives. GraceKids is now open for in-person classes! Register for your campus at https://Graceoc.com/inperson .  Ready to trust God with financial giving, or not quite sure what that means fo...

When it comes to God, are you "going through the motions?" Pastor Jarrod Jones looks at the book of Zephaniah to find out what God has to say when we become complacent about our relationship with Him and how we can turn it around for His glory, our good and other's joy. Hey Parents! GraceKids is opening at the campuses through 3rd grade at the 10am service! Register your child at Graceoc.com/inper...

What do we do when we face the worst days of our lives? Pastor Jarrod continues the Shelter & Shame series with practical steps from the book of Habakkuk to get back our joy. Ready to take your Next Step? We are offering the Essentials Class ONLINE starting Wednesday, February 17th at 7pm. This 5-week course dives deeper into the core teachings of Christianity and explains what it means to live as...

Feeling overwhelmed by the darkness in the world around you? It's easy to lose sight of God at times like these, but His Word offers hope. In this message from the Book of Nahum, Pastor Jarrod shows us how we can seek comfort in the Lord and persevere in difficult times. Have you recently accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior? We want to celebrate, get to know you and provide you with resources, pr...

What comes into your mind when you think about God? The answer to that question determines everything from how we treat people and handle money, to how we deal with successes and failures. This week, Pastor Jarrod begins our new series in the Book of Micah and answers with the question, "What is God Like?" New to Grace? We'd love to connect with you. Text graceoc to 94000 and fill out a connect ca...

Is there a stubbornness coming between you and God? In the series finale of Conviction & Compassion, Pastor Jarrod turns to the Book of Jonah to show us how God deals with our stubbornness and what it reveals about His character. Conviction & Compassion has been part of a larger series where Pastor Jarrod is teaching on each book of the Bible. Want to catch up on the entire Story of God mega-serie...

This week, we return to the Story of God series with Pastor Jarrod Jones as we explore each book of the Bible for what God has to teach us about life's tough questions. In this message, we look at the Book of Obediah and the lesson God has for us about pride. Conviction and Compassion is a mini-series; part of a larger Story of God series. You can find the entire mini-series at https://graceoc.com...

As children of God, we have been given more than we can ever repay, but the generosity of Christ can overflow in us to those around us. In this message, Pastor Jim Barringer encourages us to overcome the barriers that keep us from being generous with our time, talents and treasures and shows us how we have more to offer others than we image. New to Grace Community Church? We'd love to get connecte...

To REJOICE means to return to our source of joy. As the world turns to the hope of a new year and a re-opening of businesses, will we find joy or disappointment? In this series finale, Pastor Jim Barringer turns to Philippians 2 to show us a joy that never disappoints. To REJOICE means to return to our source of joy. As the world turns to the hope of a new year and a re-opening of businesses, will...

This Christmas, as we ponder and treasure the birth of Jesus, will it last for a moment on Christmas eve, or can we take it past Christmas and make the reality of Christ a way of life? Pastor Jarrod brings this very special Christmas message, encouraging us to let Christ melt our hearts. New to Grace Community Church? We'd love to get connected and let you know what's happening online and at our c...

Looking for some PEACE this year? You can't unwrap it, but you can find it in Jesus. Pastor Mike walks us through how to find external, internal and eternal peace. We've been doing some amazing things in and around the community thanks to the generosity of people just like you who give to GraceOC. To find out more about what we do at Grace, or to start giving with us, check out https://graceoc.com...

When turmoil pops up in your life this year, do you think, "That's just so 2020". What if 2021 doesn't get any better? In this week's message, Pastor Jeff Harrison shows us how we can have joy in the midst of our 2020 sized problems. We have so much planned for Christmas this year, and we need your help to make it all happen. Visit us at https://graceoc.com/christmas/ for a look at our online sche...

The Christmas season is upon us and 2020 is coming to a close. Does this time of year make you long for the past, or look towards the future? In this message, Pastor Jeff Dueck explains how Christmas isn't about looking back, but about looking forward at what God has yet to come. There are times when life is overwhelming. Prayer is powerful because it connects us to the One who has true power. No...

When it comes to Jesus, do you find yourself satisfied with your current relationship, or do you hunger for something more? In this series finale, Pastor Jarrod turns to Revelation 3 to show us how to reawaken passion for our Creator. Would you like to talk to someone about this message, or something else that's on your mind? Our spiritual care team is here to help! Reach out to us at www. Graceoc...

We have a limited time on Earth, if we're found faithful, we can look forward to an eternity with Jesus in Heaven, but how can we endure through the hardships in life? This week, Pastor Jarrod turns to the Book of Revelation and examines the endurance of the Church at Philadelphia to see how we can apply their faithful example. Grace exists because of the faithful service of our teams volunteers w...

Are you feeling spiritually dead inside? It's easy to find ourselves in that "not OK" place, but how can we get a sense of revival? Pastor Jarrod continues in the Book of Revelation to give us practical steps from Jesus to turn our hearts and our minds back to Him. This is a difficult time for all of us. One minute you're ok, and the next, maybe not-so-ok. At Grace, we love connecting with you no...

The Bible says we are saved by grace because we have faith. Does that mean we can live our lives according to our desires and still go to Heaven? In this message, Pastor Jarrod looks at the church at Thyatira to show us how Jesus' message for them in the Book of Revelation answers this question for us now. Would you like to talk to someone about this message, or something else that's on your mind?...

How do we know what to believe and in whom to place our trust? This week, Pastor Jarrod returns to the Book of Revelation, with encouragement to Hold Fast to the Truth of Jesus Christ. New to GraceOC, or haven't yet made a connection? We'd love to get to know you. Text "grace" to 94000 and get connected! At GraceOC, the foundation of all we do is the Bible, God's Holy Word. Want to learn more? Vis...

At Grace, we love you enough to tell you the Truth, even when that Truth is uncomfortable. In this week's message, Pastor Jarrod looks at the church at Thyatira in the Book of Revelation to show us why it'll always be out of our most important values. Has God done something amazing in your life that you'd like to share to encourage others? Send a brief description, or even a quick snippet to info@...

Christians follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, but how can we know we are truly following Him? As we continue our series on the Book of Revelation, Pastor Jarrod focuses our attention on the Truth of Jesus Christ as he debunks the heretical teachings of Progressive Christianity. Hey, there's something new from GraceKids! Log onto GraceOC.com/Kids to see how you can get your very own GraceKids Mi...

When life gets difficult, it can be easy to look for ways to find compromises in our lives. This week, Pastor Jarrod returns to the Book of Revelation to gives us reasons why we should be wary of even small compromises, and shows us how to remain steadfast in an ever-changing world. Hey, there's something new from GraceKids! Log onto GraceOC.com/Kids to see how you can get your very own GraceKids...

2020 continues to be the year of unprecedented trials. Will we face it in fear or faith? In this week's message, Pastor Jarrod points the church at Smyrna to show how, like them, we can face the unknown with unwavering faith. We weren't meant to face our struggles alone. If you'd like to talk to someone about this message, or something else that's on your mind? Our spiritual care team is here to h...

Do you remember how you felt when you first discovered the love of Jesus? In this week's message, Pastor Jarrod challenges us to find that feeling again as we continue in our study of the Book of Revelation. Enjoying Online Church? Want to be a part of the fun? Fill out a simple information form and you could be a host, engage in live prayer, or help in so many other ways. Go to http://graceoc.com...