Grace Bible Church of Bend

Even long-time believers struggle with sin and can be tempted to hide or deny it. In this sermon from Psalm 32, guest pastor T.J. Smith looks at the blessing of forgiveness, the danger of concealing sin, and the definition of Christian confession. When we confess our sins to our loving Creator, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing we are forgiven. From our Sunday service at...

Most of us are looking for happiness, purpose, and to experience true freedom, but how do we find these things? In this sermon from Ecclesiastes 11 & 12, Pastor Neal looks at Solomon’s advice to enjoy life, remember our Creator, and fear and obey God. As we bow the knee and live according to His design, we can truly enjoy life and love God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Psalm 67, guest pastor Josh Pasma encourages us to make the Lord known by praising, enjoying, and fearing him. We are reminded that the fear of man often keeps us from sharing the gospel, and we are admonished to overcome this fear as we live our lives in service of the Lord Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In Ecclesiastes 1 & 2, Solomon shows us what we should, and should not, expect out of life. He helps us to see that so much of what we long for and seek after is not worth the chase in the first place. In this sermon, Pastor Neal looks at these truths and reminds us that life is not meant to be gain, but a gift of joy, and that joy begins by trusting in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Gra...

In this first sermon from our Summer of Wisdom series, Pastor Phil looks at Proverbs 3:5-8, where Solomon lays out for his son what will lead to a life of blessing. In verses 5-6, he calls him to trust the Lord with all his heart, and in 7-8 he calls him to fear the Lord, which includes living humbly, reverently, and obediently. The reward of living in this way of wisdom will be a life that is ble...

In the final two verses of his letter, Jude concludes with the most important thing for us to remember: that the source of our strength and hope to contend for the gospel and keep ourselves in the love of God is not dependent on us, but on God alone. He points us to God’s power and preeminence, encouraging us to properly align our worship to the only One who is worthy of it. From our Sunday servic...

In Jude 17-23, we are shown how to contend for the faith without tearing down the church as we attempt to silence the scoffers and corral false doctrine. We do this by remembering the truth of God's Word, keeping ourselves in the love of God, and showing mercy to those around us just as the Lord has shown great mercy to us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Jude 11-16, we look at the continued warnings regarding the dangerous teaching and lifestyle of the false teachers. Jude now focuses on their pride and love of self and warns of the destruction this leads to. We should reject the ways of these false teachers and instead turn to Christ, who alone can forgive us of selfishness, greed, and rebellion, transforming our hearts and re...

In this sermon from Jude 8-10, we see Jude’s continued warning, describing the reasoning the false teachers use to justify their sin and the consequences that await them for their rebellion. Because false teachers ignore the objective truth of God’s Word and choose to live by their subjective feelings and beliefs, they are on a path to destruction that we would do well not to follow. From our Sund...

In this sermon from Jude 5-7, Pastor Phil looks at three Old Testament examples that warn us not to follow the false teachers’ path, highlighting the character of apostates and the consequences we can learn from. These examples warn us of the dangers of unbelief, rebellion, and immorality, and encourage us to live by faith, in humble submission, and by the power of the Spirit, to put to death the...

In this sermon from Jude 3-4, guest speaker Sam Raju helps us to understand what true faith is, reminding us that we are not just called to believe that God exists but to put our faith and trust in him. He also looks at the biblical definition of grace and three common misconceptions: that grace is a permission to sin, that it is God letting up on his standards, or that grace opposes effort. With...

The book of Jude is written to Christians being deceived by false teachers inside the church, warning and encouraging them to “contend for the faith.” In this sermon from Jude 1-2, Pastor Phil looks at who we are and what we have been given in Christ. As believers, we are servants of Christ, we are called, we are loved, and we are safe, and in him we have been given mercy, peace, and love. May we...

In this sermon from Isaiah 40:27-31, guest speaker Todd Miles looks at Israel’s complaint, who God is, what he does, and what his people should do in response. We are reminded to go to God for help, to pray with expectation, and in our waiting to obey, hope, trust, and seek after the Lord. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The book of Hebrews ends with a pastoral benediction over God’s people, as well as direction on how we should pray. We are encouraged to pray for the work of God in Christ, who is our peace, our life, and our Great Shepherd. We are also reminded to pray for the people of God, that he would equip us, work in us, and that we would listen to his Word. May we keep our eyes on Christ as we persevere to...

The book of Hebrews calls us to follow and obey not only our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, but the pastors and elders that he has placed in authority over his church. In this sermon from Hebrews 13:17-19, Austin Farley looks at why we should follow and submit to our leaders, as well as what this looks like in the life of the church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Our response to the book of Hebrews should be to offer up a sacrifice of praise, but what does this sacrifice of praise look like? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:15-16, Pastor Phil looks at the motivation, the manner, and the methods of true worship. We see that we can live a life that is pleasing to God when we acknowledge his name in our lives, do not neglect to do good, and willingly share what...

As believers, are we fully devoted to Christ and willing to share our faith with others, or are we too proud, afraid, or even ashamed of the gospel? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:9-14, Pastor Neal looks at the beauty and great joy of God’s grace, where the believer will find no disgrace or shame, but hope and assurance in the gospel of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church o...

What is so important about the death of Christ? In this Easter sermon from 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Pastor Phil looks at the motivation, the purpose, and the impact of the death of Jesus Christ. It was motivated by a love beyond comprehension, accomplished our salvation through Christ being our substitute, and through the work of the Spirit, it has the power to transform our lives. From our Sunday s...

God’s word is clear that He alone is worthy of our worship, and it calls us to love him with all we have. But what does this look like in our lives? In Hebrews 13:5-8, we see that a life of worship includes being a faithful steward of what the Lord has given us, as well as a faithful leader who not only models what a true believer looks like, but who is willing to invest time in the growth and mat...

What does it look like for Christians to offer up their lives as a living sacrifice to God? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:1-4, Andrew Sullivan looks at three practical ways that are found in this passage: by practicing generous hospitality, by identifying with the isolated and mistreated, and by keeping ourselves sexually pure. With the help of the Spirit, may we seek to honor the Lord in every p...

In Hebrews 12:25-29, the writer gives a final warning to his readers, encouraging them (and us) to listen to what God is saying and not to refuse his word. We are reminded that although we can choose whether or not to listen, we cannot choose the consequences. The writer also reassures believers that we are safe in Christ, encouraging us to give thanks and worship the Lord through lives of holines...

In Hebrews 12:18-24, the writer paints a picture of two mountains representing two covenants and two ways we can approach God. He contrasts the fear of Mt. Sinai, where God displayed his holiness and showed the people that they could not approach him, with the grace of Mt. Zion, a spiritual place where we can now dwell with God in peace. We are exhorted to choose the path of Zion, the path of grac...

The stakes are high as we run the Christian race. In this sermon from Hebrews 12:15-17, Brian Johnson looks at dangers to avoid as we pursue holiness: falling short of the grace of God, a root of bitterness that springs up and causes trouble, fornication, and godlessness. We must be watchful, carefully looking out for our own spiritual growth and vitality as well as that of other believers around...

In this sermon from Hebrews 12:12-15, Pastor Neal looks at the encouragement to be strong and stay on the straight path, to pursue harmony and holiness, to grow in grace, and to watch out for bitter roots. As we pursue this life of faith, we will live out the plan and purpose God has for us: to grow in holiness, to endure in our faith, and to finish the race. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible...

Scripture teaches that we should expect to experience suffering and God’s correction in this life, and that God can use all of this for our good and his glory. In this sermon from Hebrews 12:4-11, Pastor Phil looks at the Father’s comfort and purpose in our trials and in his correction, and how through these hardships he gives us life and makes us grow in holiness. From our Sunday service at Grace...