Grace 242

Title: Lavishness Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:7-8 Series: The “L” Fruits of Jesus The 1986 "Hands Across America" generosity event fell short, but how does God's abundant generosity prove that His plan for us is truly **lavish**? This sermon explores the concept of lavishness as an essential fruit of a follower of Jesus, illustrating the profound generosity of God through the met...

Title : Level-Headedness Scripture Reading : Ephesians 4:21-24 Series : The “L” Fruits of Jesus Notice: This message interviews one of Grace 242's covenant partners about the sketch he made of Jesus. View those images here .  Like the character Riley in the movie Inside Out , every human has emotions, feelings, and attitudes; they are part of the human experience. But how do we ensure these e...

Title : Lowliness Scripture Reading : Philippians 2:3-11 Series : The “L” Fruits of Jesus Have you ever had a social situation where you had to deal with a one-upper? One-upping, or pride, is the way of the world, but the way of Jesus is the exact opposite: lowliness or humility. Disciples of Jesus are instructed to have the same attitude as Christ. This message explores the "L" fruit of...

Episode Title : Learning Scripture Reading : Romans 12:2, John 8:31 ESV Series : The “L” Fruits of Jesus Disciples of Jesus are learners—the learning never stops! This week, we dive into the second "L" fruit of Jesus, the fruit of Learning, and explore the two ways disciples are called to learn and grow in Christ. Romans 12:2 gives us two ways of learning, both starting with the letter &...

Title: Love Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 7:17-20, Matthew 7:13-14 Series: The “L” Fruits of Jesus When observing the lavish lifestyle of a televangelist, it’s easy to question the "fruit" of their ministry. Jesus Himself said we would identify people by their fruit. So, what fruit should we expect to see in the life of a disciple? This sermon kicks off a new series, &quot...

Title : Utility Closet – Prayer Scripture Reading : Acts 2:42, Ephesians 6:18-20 Series : The 242 Blueprint In the 1970s, Xerox invented the future of computing with the graphical user interface (GUI) and the mouse, but failed to realize the gold mine they were sitting on. They squandered their best resource, which Apple and Steve Jobs eagerly capitalized on to revolutionize the world. Christians...

Title : Dining Room – Sharing Meals Scripture Reading : Acts 2:42, Luke 7:34 Series : The 242 Blueprint The third component of the church's blueprint found in Acts 2:42 is the sharing of meals. Jesus provides the model for how we should approach the table, teaching us how to E.A.T.  E - Example of Jesus: The early church shared meals because Jesus constantly shared meals. He was so often at t...

Title: Living Room – Fellowship Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42, Ephesians 5:30, John 13:35 Series: The 242 Blueprint This message is the second in the series "The 242 Blueprint," which examines Acts 2:42 as a foundational model for the church. This week's sermon focuses on the topic of fellowship, using the analogy of watching football in a living room to explore what it means to be p...

Title: Foundation – The Apostles’ Teaching Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 Series: The 242 Blueprint What do the Leaning Tower of Pisa and a luxury skyscraper in San Francisco have in common? A faulty foundation. Just as a building requires a solid base to stand, so does the church. We're kicking off a new series, "The 242 Blueprint," based on the four foundationa...

Title:  Grace Isn't Lazy Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 4:7-10 Pastor Bill returns from his summer sabbatical to give three reflections on training for godliness: 1. Discipline takes effort.  2. Discipline affects others.  3. Discipline pays off. 

Title: Pre-Snap Penalties and Pointed Fingers Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  Today's passage is simultaneously one of the most quoted and least understood sections of scripture. Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read through the ent...

Title: How Do You Forgive a Nazi? Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-45 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  This is probably the most difficult section of an already difficult sermon. How do we shown what we've been shown to our enemies? Four verbs: 1. Remember 2. Look 3. Ask 4. Approach...

Title: How Georgia Guys Showed God's Goodness Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:7 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  Today's sermon examines the difference between mercy and grace from 4  S tandpoints.  Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read through the entire sermon,...

Title: The Worst Worst-Case Scenario Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:21-23 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  What's even worse than someone not knowing Jesus and dying and going to hell? Matthew 7:21-23 tells us.  Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read through the entire...

Title: Slippery Sand and Saving Stone Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  At the end of His sermon, Jesus contrasts two foundations: the sand and the rock. We examine two sandy foundations and the one solid foundation that we ought to be building on.   Ple...

Title: If You Could be Any Animal, Which One Would You Be? Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:11-16 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  Picking up where we left off last week, what are the practical implications for Matthew 7:6? How can we live out Matthew 7:6 in our own lives? Jesu...

Title: Don't Be Dumb Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:6 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  In this seemingly obscure, non-sequential, single-verse teaching, Jesus teaches us not be D.U.M.B. John 6 is an illustration of Matthew 7:6.  Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read t...

Title: Hide it Under a Bushel? No! Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7.  Jesus, in Matthew 5:13-16, gives us an equation: Salt + Light = Glorified Heavenly Father. As a part two to last week's message, how can we glorify our Heavenly Father by living as...

Title: When High Sodium Content is Good Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are beginning a new series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7.  Jesus, in Matthew 5:13-16, gives us an equation: Salt + Light = Glorified Heavenly Father. In this week we dig into the biblical interpretation of what Jesus means when He...

Title: How the Good Life Rolls Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:3-12 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are beginning a new series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7.  Today we look at the introductory part of Jesus' sermon known as "The Beatitudes." We explore these attitudes that a disciple of Jesus ought to be through three &quot...

Title: How to Sell Someone on Poverty Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Series: Sermon on the Mount Coinciding with the start of Lent, we are beginning a new series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7.  Today we look at Jesus introduction to the sermon through five body parts: 1. Feet 2. Eyes 3. Ears 4. Head 5. Heart to discover that Matthew 5:3 is the key to the entire serm...

To kick off 2025, we are spotting ways in which the DNA of the faith one for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3) is mutated and changed. Title: How NOT to Trust Your Inner Knowing Scripture Reading: Isaiah 30:21 ESV One of the messages that gets circulated in Christian circles is listening to your heart or, as one author writes, your "inner knowing." In today's message we first loo...

To kick off 2025, we are spotting ways in which the DNA of the faith one for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3) is mutated and changed. Title: Surely Nothing is Sure Scripture Reading: Psalm 25:4-5 One of the mutations that poses as a more Christianly, humble, loving, attitude to have is this idea that nothing is sure. That somehow certainty, surety, and confidence are arrogant and uncertainty,...

This Sunday Grace 242 celebrates God's faithfulness over the past year in our first-ever worship home. Deacon Karin Barnes brings us the message today about remembering God's faithfulness.  Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 27:1-8

To kick off 2025, we are spotting ways in which the DNA of the faith one for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3) is mutated and changed. Title: The Wonderful World of Unfair Scripture Reading: Micah 6:8 Many of us conjure a mental image when we describe skinny jeans Christians who promote a gospel of social justice. But with social justice so in vogue with Christians, what is true, biblical justi...