Grace Bible Church of Bend

In this sermon from Hebrews 12:1-3, Pastor Phil looks at how we can run the race of faith, looking at the motivation and manner in which to run. We are encouraged to lay aside what hinders us, to endure through difficulty, and to keep our eyes on Jesus. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Hebrews 11:32-40, Pastor Phil looks at the examples of a few more ordinary men and women who walked by faith, and the life circumstances in which they trusted the Lord. Like God’s people who went before us, we can have faith in our victories, faith in our suffering, and faith in our waiting. We too can walk by faith, trusting in the promises of God. From our Sunday service at G...

In this sermon from Hebrews 11:23-31, Pastor Neal looks at examples of enduring faith through opposition and fear. In the lives of Moses and his parents, the Israelites in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in Jericho, as well as in the life of Rahab, we see the people of God facing fear, opposition, danger, and scorn, yet demonstrating faith to endure. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Ben...

In this second sermon looking at the faith of Abraham, we see how Abraham demonstrated faith in his trials and how his descendants expressed faith in God’s promises. We are reminded that God’s kingdom is coming, and that we should live as citizens of that kingdom now. That is the faith the writer of Hebrews wants us to hold onto, and that faith only comes as we trust in the promises of God. From o...

In this sermon from Hebrews 11:8-16, Pastor Phil looks at the faith of Abraham to help us understand why the promise of a better home and of eternal rewards is so important to strengthen our faith. Abraham is the perfect example to remind us of these truths, for he demonstrated faith in the unknown, the seemingly impossible, and in an eternal future by believing and trusting in the promises of God...

In the book of 1 John, the apostle explains what genuine love, love that is “perfected,” should look like. In this New Year’s sermon from 1 John 4:17-21, Pastor Phil looks at two evidences of genuine love: a love that lacks fear and one that displays sacrificial love for others. This type of genuine love will only come about by the power of the Spirit as we faithfully abide in Jesus Christ. From o...

In our Advent series we have looked at Christ as the light of hope, the light of peace, and the light of joy. In this final Advent sermon, Pastor Phil looks at Christ as the light of love. What we celebrate at Christmas is not what is under the tree, but the One who would eventually die in our place that we may be made right with God. This gift of love is available to all who call on the name of t...

Jesus offers each of us fullness of joy because he offers us himself. In this third sermon from our Advent series, Pastor Neal looks at the “Light of Joy” from Luke 2:1-12. In this passage, we see that joy shines in the darkness, fulfills and satisfies, and is found in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

We live in a broken world, where even during the season meant for us to reflect on the birth of Christ, the One who brought the promise of peace, our lives are instead filled with chaos and stress. But there is a promise of peace! In this second sermon from our Advent series, Pastor Phil looks at Luke 2:8-20 to see what that promise of peace means, how we receive that peace, and who that peace is...

In this first sermon from our Advent series, Pastor Phil looks at the hope that we have as Christians…a hope that is not based on a wish or a dream, but is centered on confident trust in the promises of God. He fulfilled his promise in sending his own Son, who brought light from darkness, strength from weakness, care from abuse, and peace from chaos. He is the reason we have hope this Christmas! F...

In this sermon from Hebrews 11:7, Pastor Phil shows us five qualities of true faith that can be seen in the life of Noah. True faith believes God’s Word, obeys God’s commands, endures despite difficulties, declares the gospel, and inherits God’s righteousness. Like Noah, may we have and display a life of true faith! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from Hebrews 11, Pastor Neal looks at a faith that is certain of a future hope, of things unseen, and that is commended by God. We are given examples of faith in creation, as well as in the lives of Abel and Enoch. When we trust in Christ for salvation, walking with God through the present trials and sufferings of life and believing on his promises, this is a faith that is pleasing...

In this passage, the writer of Hebrews continues to encourage his readers not to shrink back, but to remain faithful. He calls them to remember God’s faithfulness in their past, how he gave them grace to endure, to love others, and to rejoice, and he reminds them to find joy and hope in God’s promises for their future. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Hebrews 10:26-31 warns us not to abandon our faith in Christ and calls us to remain faithful until the end. In this sermon, Pastor Phil encourages us not to ignore this sobering warning, not to presume upon the grace of God, not to ignore our sin or to fall in love with the world, and not to forsake the gathering of believers. We are admonished to stay faithful, and if we have begun to stray, to r...

In this sermon, author, speaker and biblical counselor Jim Newheiser brings us a message from 1 Samuel 25, where we see Abigail serving as a peacemaker, rescuing her family from death and David from sin. We see in Abigail a model of how to confront someone about their sin, and in David we have an example of how to humbly accept correction and change course when needed. From our Sunday service at G...

Hebrews 10:19-25 encourages us to approach God with a sincere heart, holding fast to Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Brian Johnson explains that we can hold fast because we have unhindered access to God and a superior Priest, and that we should therefore draw near to God, hold fast to our confession, and consider one another as we encourage each other in the faith. From our Sunday service at Grace B...

Counterfeit religion is a dangerous temptation that looks close to the real thing and deceives for a while, but in the end it is worthless. In this sermon from Hebrews 10:5-18, Pastor Phil looks at Christ’s perfect obedience, his finished work, and his assuring promise. Because he offered himself in our place we can be made clean and right with God, so why would we trust in a counterfeit hope? Fro...

No matter how hard we try, sin is a stain that we are unable to remove on our own. In this sermon from Hebrews 10:1-4, Pastor Neal looks at how the Law leaves us in the shadows, all the sacrifices leave us imperfect and remind us of guilt, and nothing we offer can remove our sin. Scripture makes it clear that our sin can only be erased by believing on the finished work of Jesus Christ. From our Su...

Hebrews 9:15-28 continues the theme of the better covenant that we have in Christ, especially because of the precious blood that he shed on our behalf. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at four blessings that we have received because of his sacrificial death: an eternal inheritance, redemption, purification, and eternal salvation. Though we deserve eternal death, he has offered us eternal life. Fr...

In Hebrews 9:1-14, the author shows his readers the limitations of the Old Covenant, and contrasts that with the perfections that have come through Christ. In the New Covenant we have perfect access to God, a perfect sacrifice for sin, and a perfect gift of holiness. What glorious blessings we have received in Christ! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Hebrews 8:7-13 shows us the blessings that are found in the New Covenant. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at the inferiority of the Old Covenant as well as the superiority of the New Covenant, where we are given a new foundation, a new power, a new relationship, and a new mercy found in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Hebrews 8:1-6, Pastor Neal looks at Jesus as our perfect High Priest, his perfect ministry, and the better promise that we have in him. Jesus has done everything required to make us fit to dwell with God forever. He offers us freedom from guilt and sin, and promises to fill us with his Spirit that we may be empowered to live for God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Churc...

Psalm 110 prophecies about the coming rule of the Messiah, and it declares that he will be King, Priest, and ultimately the Judge of all of mankind. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at Jesus as the fulfillment of this prophecy. He is ruling as the King of all kings, he is interceding as our great High Priest, and he will one day come again to judge the world and destroy his enemies. From our Sund...

The book of Psalms is the songbook of the nation of Israel, and it has a great deal to teach us about worship. In this sermon from Psalm 95, Pastor Phil looks at this psalm’s invitation to worship the Lord, as well as its warning if we fail to do so. The psalmist invites us to come and worship our great God…how are we responding to that invitation? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

Psalm 19 reveals the incredible God of creation and invites believers to respond accordingly. In this sermon, Pastor Neal looks at God revealed in his heavens, where we see his power and his personal care over all creation, as well as in his Word, his special revelation that enables us to know him and his plan of salvation. Like David, may we respond with repentance, humility, and adoration of our...