Grace Bible Church of Bend

In Paul’s defense before Agrippa in Acts 26, he shares his personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ, laying out a path we all must take when confronted with the truth of the gospel. Paul’s life was radically transformed by the gospel, causing him to live for the Lord rather than himself, and to become a faithful witness of Jesus Christ. Has your life been changed in this way? From our Sunda...

In this sermon from the book of Acts, we see that the resurrection is the hope of the gospel message, as well as the living hope of our lives right now. The resurrection challenges all other religious systems, confronts us in our sin, and always leads to a response to the gospel. When we share our faith, do we remember to include the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? From our Sunday servi...

In this sermon from Acts 25, we look at the power of sin, the sovereignty of God, and the use of our rights as Christians. Just because we can do something doesn’t necessarily mean that we should. As believers, our God-given rights should be used to love and serve others, and ultimately to bring glory to God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How should we respond when dealing with unjust circumstances? In this sermon from Acts 24, we see that when facing injustice, Paul spoke the truth in love and let God be his defender. He remained faithful and trusted that God had a plan. How do we respond when things don’t turn out the way we had hoped or expected? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Acts 23, we are reminded that we can trust and rest in God’s sovereign power in our lives. We see in the life of Paul that God is sovereign over all of life and creation, he cares for his children, and he is faithful to his promises. When faced with life’s struggles and challenges, may we cling to these truths and trust that our Lord who loves us is in control. From our Sunday...

In this sermon from the book of Acts, we look to Paul as an example of a faithful witness. We see boldness, truth, humility, and wisdom in Paul’s witness, as well as God’s sovereignty in circumstances and comfort in suffering. Are we regularly in God’s Word and prayer, preparing ourselves to be faithful witnesses for the Lord? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

As believers, do we see our life as a mission from God? In this sermon from Acts 22, we see that although most Jews displayed prejudice, pride, and self-righteousness toward those outside of their faith, Paul embraced God’s mission of taking the gospel to the Gentiles. Like Paul, are we willing to embrace God’s commission, breaking through any boundaries of prejudice that we may have set up? From...

In this sermon from the book of Acts, we see from Paul’s example that when sharing the gospel with others, one of the greatest tools we’ve been given is the story of how God changed us. When speaking to unbelievers, Paul looks for a gospel opportunity, shares his life before as well as his encounter with the Lord, and models a response to Christ that is faithful and obedient. Like Paul, are we loo...

Have we truly counted the cost of following Jesus? In this sermon from Acts 21, we see that there is a great cost to being Christ’s disciple. We should expect to experience suffering, to have our words twisted and misunderstood, for our character and actions to be attacked, and to be hated by the world. Are we ready to follow the path that the Lord Jesus walked? From our Sunday service at Grace Bi...

In this sermon from Acts 21:17-26, we look at Paul’s example when misunderstood and faced with unjust accusations. Rather than arguing in his defense or demanding his rights, he responded with gentleness, love, wisdom and discernment. For Paul, it was more important for Christ to be exalted than for his actions to be justified. What guides our interactions? Are our responses more about showing lov...

In this passage from Acts 21, Paul is warned by many not to continue on to Jerusalem. Although faced with conflicting voices and dire predictions, he came to a confident decision to go where he believed the Lord was leading him. Even in times of great difficulty, may we like Paul be able say, “I am ready to do your will, Lord.” From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Acts 20:31-38, we learn three more valuable lessons from the example of Paul. As faithful Christians, we should devote ourselves to God and to his Word, we should desire to give more than we get, and we should seek to build deep spiritual relationships with other believers. As we prayerfully examine our own lives, are there changes that need to be made in any of these areas? Fr...

What are the qualities of a good spiritual leader? In this sermon from Acts 20:25-31, we see from the example of Paul that godly leaders warn and teach, care for their own spiritual lives as well as those of others, protect against false teachers, and correct in love. Are we modeling a faithful Christian life to the people God has called us to lead? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

What should a faithful follower of Jesus look like? In this sermon from Acts 20, we see that believers are involved in the lives of others, actively serve the Lord, proclaim the gospel, and are obedient to God’s direction. As we examine our own hearts and lives, what might need to change that we may finish our race well? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Acts 20, we see an example of what encouragement looks like in the church. Encouragement cares enough to come close, is centered on God’s Word, and comes through sharing our changed lives as we gather together as the church. Are you seeking this kind of encouragement, and looking for ways to bring encouragement to others? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How should the Christian seek to bring about change in the world? In this sermon from Acts 19:21-41, we see that unlike the rioters in Ephesus, Paul did not try to stir up fear or bring about change through political revolt. Like Paul, we are called to be good citizens, full of love and peace, sharing the gospel and building up the faith of those around us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible C...

In Acts 19:11-20, we see that God used his people and the proclamation of the gospel to transform the city of Ephesus. In the same way today, when God transforms a city his power is displayed, counterfeit gospels are exposed, lives are transformed, and the gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully proclaimed. As God’s people, are we seeking and praying for the transformation of our city? From our Sunda...

In this passage from Acts 19, Paul gives us a model to follow to faithfully proclaim the gospel wherever the Lord has placed us. Like Paul, we can share the good news with those around us, reasoning with them and persuading them, praying that God would open their eyes, change their hearts, and bring them to repentance and faith. Who might the Lord be calling you to share the gospel with this week?...

What really defines a church? In this sermon from Acts 18, we look at five critical things that this passage can teach us about the church, and see that ultimately, the church consists of a people who are saved by God’s grace and called to his mission. As we examine our own lives, is our time, energy and focus on the mission of God? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

When we find ourselves lost and looking for answers, to where and to whom do we turn? In this sermon from Isaiah 6, guest speaker Sam Raju reminds us that although change is an inevitable part of life, our God is unchanging and always on his throne. He is ineffable, transcendent, and sovereign over all things, and we can safely put our trust in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

In this Easter sermon from Luke 24, we see that belief in the resurrection and the gospel of Jesus Christ is a journey from doubt to faith. The journey begins with doubt and disbelief, moves to an examination of the evidence, and finally requires a response to revelation. Have you responded to the truth of the gospel and put your faith in the resurrected Christ? From our Sunday service at Grace Bi...

What do you turn to when you are afraid? In this sermon from Psalm 46, we see that in times of trouble, God is the only true source of protection, provision, and peace. He is our refuge and strength who cares for us and provides for all of our needs. May we look to our gracious and sovereign Lord for help and comfort in times of trouble! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In Psalm 91, we see a picture of a faithful, trustworthy God, who is our strong shelter in times of trouble. He is our refuge who delivers, covers, and protects, and who is faithful to fulfill his promises. In good times and in bad, we can safely put our faith and trust in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Psalm 121, we are reminded that God is our source of strength, support, protection, and salvation. He is our all-powerful heavenly Father who loves us, and who calls us to cast our cares and fears upon him. May we find peace and rest in knowing that our Lord walks with us though the trials of life, and that he promises to never leave us nor forsake us. From our Sunday service a...

We can learn much from Paul’s life as a minister of the gospel. In this sermon from Acts 18, we look at seven truths about sharing our faith, and are reminded that as believers, no matter our circumstances or where God has placed us in life, we are all called to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.