Grace Bible Church of Bend

One of the most important missions that Christ has given his church is to make disciples. In this sermon from Matthew 28:18-20, we see that we make disciples by going where he sends us, by baptizing new believers, and by teaching them to observe all that he has commanded us. Biblical discipleship must be centered on the gospel and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service...

One of the most important missions that Christ has given his church is to make disciples. In this sermon from Matthew 28:18-20, we see that we make disciples by going where he sends us, by baptizing new believers, and by teaching them to observe all that he has commanded us. Biblical discipleship must be centered on the gospel and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service...

One of the primary purposes and missions of the church is to glorify God. In this sermon from Romans 12:1-2, we look at Paul’s reasons to glorify God, his request to glorify God, and the results in glorifying God. As individuals and as a church, may we bring glory to him through proclaiming the wondrous works of Jesus Christ, as we live transformed lives that reflect the glory of our Lord and Savi...

One of the primary purposes and missions of the church is to glorify God. In this sermon from Romans 12:1-2, we look at Paul’s reasons to glorify God, his request to glorify God, and the results in glorifying God. As individuals and as a church, may we bring glory to him through proclaiming the wondrous works of Jesus Christ, as we live transformed lives that reflect the glory of our Lord and Savi...

In this sermon from Acts 2:41-47, we look at a model of God’s design for his church. A biblical church should be devoted to God’s Word, filled with his love, committed to the gospel, and dependent through prayer. The church should long to worship, be moved to generosity, committed to gathering, and making an impact on a world that is in desperate need of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Gr...

In this sermon from Acts 2:41-47, we look at a model of God’s design for his church. A biblical church should be devoted to God’s Word, filled with his love, committed to the gospel, and dependent through prayer. The church should long to worship, be moved to generosity, committed to gathering, and making an impact on a world that is in desperate need of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Gr...

In this overview of the church seen through the book of Acts, we look at the power, purpose, design, and characteristics of the church. The church must be led by the Spirit, devoted to the Word and proclamation of the gospel, marked by humility, generosity, and unity, and committed to fellowship, worship, and prayer. By God’s grace, may we be such a church! From our Sunday services at Grace Bible...

In this overview of the church seen through the book of Acts, we look at the power, purpose, design, and characteristics of the church. The church must be led by the Spirit, devoted to the Word and proclamation of the gospel, marked by humility, generosity, and unity, and committed to fellowship, worship, and prayer. By God’s grace, may we be such a church! From our Sunday services at Grace Bible...

In this sermon we look at the promise of the church from Matthew 16:13-20, including the church’s proclamation, its power, as well as God’s plan for the church. The church is to be a faithful witness as it proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. God does the work of saving, maturing and transforming his people, and he is faithful to build his church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

In this sermon we look at the promise of the church from Matthew 16:13-20, including the church’s proclamation, its power, as well as God’s plan for the church. The church is to be a faithful witness as it proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. God does the work of saving, maturing and transforming his people, and he is faithful to build his church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

In this sermon from our series on the church, we look at the church as a temple. In 1 Peter 2, we see that the church is built on the living temple, Jesus Christ, is filled with temple ministry to God and others, and is the visible temple today. The church is to be gospel proclaiming and God glorifying, living out the faith with grace and mercy before a watching world. From our Sunday service at G...

In this sermon from our series on the church, we look at the church as a temple. In 1 Peter 2, we see that the church is built on the living temple, Jesus Christ, is filled with temple ministry to God and others, and is the visible temple today. The church is to be gospel proclaiming and God glorifying, living out the faith with grace and mercy before a watching world. From our Sunday service at G...

In this sermon we look at Paul’s use of the human body as one of his primary metaphors for the church, giving us a beautiful picture of the church’s unity with Christ and with one another. As the body of Christ, we look to him as the source of all life and authority for the church. The body should be diverse and united in Christ, where we care for and serve one another with the gifts God has given...

In this sermon we look at Paul’s use of the human body as one of his primary metaphors for the church, giving us a beautiful picture of the church’s unity with Christ and with one another. As the body of Christ, we look to him as the source of all life and authority for the church. The body should be diverse and united in Christ, where we care for and serve one another with the gifts God has given...

Scripture uses powerful metaphors to describe the purpose of the church and the beautiful relationships within it. In this sermon, we look at the picture of the church as a family, which means that we share our stuff with one another, we share our hearts with each other, we continue on together, and the members of the family are known. Are you a part of a biblical church family? From our Sunday se...

Scripture uses powerful metaphors to describe the purpose of the church and the beautiful relationships within it. In this sermon, we look at the picture of the church as a family, which means that we share our stuff with one another, we share our hearts with each other, we continue on together, and the members of the family are known. Are you a part of a biblical church family? From our Sunday se...

The church is the beloved bride of Christ, and is both universal and local. In this sermon we look at the difference between the universal and local church, as well as the specific responsibilities and authority given to the local church. God has designed the local church for our good, and it is meant to be a family that we are committed to and to whom we submit for our benefit and Christ’s witnes...

The church is the beloved bride of Christ, and is both universal and local. In this sermon we look at the difference between the universal and local church, as well as the specific responsibilities and authority given to the local church. God has designed the local church for our good, and it is meant to be a family that we are committed to and to whom we submit for our benefit and Christ’s witnes...

As we continue our series on the nature of the church, we look in this sermon at the difference between the invisible and the visible church. The invisible church is the church as the Lord sees it, and is made up of true believers who have placed their faith in Christ. The visible church is the church as people see it. It is entered into through a profession of faith which is then expressed throug...

As we continue our series on the nature of the church, we look in this sermon at the difference between the invisible and the visible church. The invisible church is the church as the Lord sees it, and is made up of true believers who have placed their faith in Christ. The visible church is the church as people see it. It is entered into through a profession of faith which is then expressed throug...

What is the biblical definition of the word “church”? Is it a building…a place where people go to worship God on Sunday mornings? In this sermon on God's design for his church, we see that the church is God’s people, the assembly of the redeemed, who have been saved by his grace to proclaim his glory. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What is the biblical definition of the word “church”? Is it a building…a place where people go to worship God on Sunday mornings? In this sermon on God's design for his church, we see that the church is God’s people, the assembly of the redeemed, who have been saved by his grace to proclaim his glory. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What should our lives be focused on in light of the imminent return of Christ? In this final sermon from our series in 2 Peter, we are reminded to focus on holiness, on living missionally, on guarding our hearts and minds, and on growing in truth and grace, that we may live our lives for the glory of God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, professor of Old Testament Dr. Michael Grisanti looks at how faith, trust, and dependence on God are crucial in the life of every believer, encouraging us to pursue a life of daily dependence on the Lord in every circumstance of life. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What would change in your life if you knew that Christ was going to return this week? In this sermon from 2 Peter 3:11-13, we look at Peter’s description of the sort of people we ought to be in light of Christ’s return—people whose lives are marked by holiness, godliness, and hope. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.