Grace Chapel Knoxville Sermons

The depths of the knowledge of who our God is are something that our earthly minds cannot understand. However, He invites us to explore His many attributes, to partake in who He is, and grow who we are by understanding Him a little more each day. Aligning who we are with God’s character, takes effort and intention, but the rewards enrich our lives in ways that are beyond what we can ask or even im...

Today we are joined by Bob Spencer and look at knowing God in the scriptures. God is in the scriptures and He wants to reveal himself through the Word and for us to experience Him.

Today we look at what it is to know God on a personal level and how to resist the lies of the enemy as we pursue intimacy and union with God the Father.

As we begin a new year and a new study together, we look back at the importance of the word discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus, and why is it so significant to work together as a body of believers to become true disciples? The life that we are called to is costly, but the rewards are priceless, but we must be willing to take up the cross of Jesus and invite his revelation an...

Enjoying Jesus is not only the message and invitation of Advent but the very heartbeat of the church. We have been welcomed into the family of God, and the Father’s heart for us is that we would enjoy Him now and forever. As we spend some time together unpacking Psalm 16 today, may we discover the same joy David experienced. Let’s respond to Jesus’ invitation to walk with Him, enjoy His presence d...

In today’s sermon, we explore the powerful work of Renewal that Jesus works in the lives of those who receive Him. Let’s choose to participate in that process individually and collectively as He builds His church into a place of renewal. Let’s respond to His call to remove the grave clothes, that we all might freely experience His resurrection life.

In this week’s message, we reflect on the coming of Christ, and how this season of Advent reminds us of the beautiful call that we now have to carry our Savior to a world in need. Sharing Jesus is one of the greatest opportunities for the church, and also one of our most difficult challenges. May we adopt the same mindset we see in Mary to say yes to this adventure, believing that the joy of carry...

In this week’s message, we explore how to walk in the gifts of the Spirit. May we all have increased awareness to see the needs around us, and be ready and willing to share what we have instead of focusing on what we lack. God cares deeply about people, and we can trust the Holy Spirit to give us what’s needed to love others well and share the life and hope of Jesus! For additional resources on th...

A healthy body needs all of its parts to function at full capacity; the Body of Christ is no different. The Holy Spirit was sent to the first church at Pentecost in order to bring the presence of God to the followers of Jesus who were meeting there together. They had joined together with a unity of mind that allowed for peace together. While their gifts were different, their goals were the same. T...

Being in community is something that is emphasized throughout the New Testament. Jesus challenged his disciples and followers to live life together. We all know that community is important, but when the realities of life set in, we have the tendency to pull away from people and try to go it alone. However, community offers us some really important gifts that can enrich our lives in ways that we ma...

This week we discussed the importance of fellowship. Does being a Christian require being a part of a community of believers? While having a relationship with Jesus does not require that we are active in a body of believers, it does enrich and enhance our faith in ways that we may not even realize we need. Life is full of difficulties and battles that can be overwhelming alone, but if the body is...

The word doctrine is one that, as Christians, we don’t always jump at the opportunity to discuss. It can feel oppressive and limiting, but the doctrine of Jesus is freedom and joy. He teaches us about love and freedom, but we have to be willing to receive, live and practice His doctrine under his perfect authority to fully live out the potential He has for us.

Today we look at what it is to truly worship God. Both, as individuals and as a church body. It starts by letting God show us what he wants from us in this area. He has made himself known to us and now, through Jesus, we have access to the throne room

Prayer is essential in our walk with God, but what does it really mean to live a life of prayer and how do we become people of prayer? This week Andrew spoke to us about developing prayer habits and the incredible changes that can happen in our lives when we prioritize prayer as individuals and in community.

Church is not just gathering to hear a preacher on a Sunday morning. The church is the people of God and should be a part of our lives every day. Doing life together as a body isn’t always easy, but our continued effort to grow in Christ together allows a depth and new level of building in love that we can not accomplish on our own.

Sunday we are joined by special guest speaker, Karen Ellison. Karen shares with us her testimony and the wonderful story of her ministry, Deeper Still, that brings the hope and healing of Jesus to people's lives who have been touched by abortion, and how we can develop a culture of life and a culture of healing.

Daniel’s devotion to God was his defining feature. It was such a part of who he was that his enemies knew it would be the best way to trap him. By choosing to cultivate a life that was committed to God, Daniel was able to enter the lion’s den without fear. He was also able to tame his tongue and use it to pray and praise God. Daniel chose to entrust his life to God and was rescued through adversit...

Today we look at the story of the “writing on the wall” found in Daniel Chapter 5. Daniel finds himself in the midst of a kingdom that is falling apart. Daniel stands out in his response to this crisis situation - he neither ignores the problem by getting caught up in distractions nor does he panic and become devastated in the midst of the storm. Instead, Daniel trusts God and remains faithful dur...

The book of Daniel is an incredible story of faith and self-control by God’s devoted servant Daniel and his friends, but there is another person’s story woven through the book. The story of God’s pursuit of Nebuchadnezzar is filled with reminders and lessons for our lives; reminders of how no one is exempt from God’s perfect judgment or His unending mercy.

Today we are spending some time reflecting on the importance and benefits of living in community with the family of God. In Water Baptism we are identifying ourselves with Christ’s family by making a bold public declaration of our commitment and obedience to Jesus. And in our Lifegroups we are committing ourselves to live life among the family of God thru loving Jesus-centered relationships. May w...

We continue in our series today by exploring the story of Daniel’s friends and the fiery furnace. Let’s pray for clarity to recognize the idols we worship, for the courage to take a stand for our true King only, and for help that we may be saved and purified in the midst of the fiery trials we are sure to face.

In Part 3 of our series, we explore the impact that devotion to God has on our perception of what’s taking place around us. God is calling us to shift our focus to Him, and through prayer we can do just that. As we develop real intimacy with God by spending consistent time with Him, we learn to hear His voice and gain insight into even the most difficult circumstances of life.

In today’s message, we take a look at Daniel’s first steps toward remaining devoted to the Lord, which is in stark contrast to the world around him. The challenges he faces are immense, but the invitation to remain faithful comes with its own unique rewards. May we all consider the challenges we face when choosing a life of faithful devotion, and respond with a committed yes to the Lord’s invitati...

This week Pastor Jake kicks off a new series on the life of Daniel. Let’s resolve ourselves to learn from his example of devotion even when living in the midst of the most difficult circumstances surrounded by an ungodly culture. *Special Note* - We apologize for the poor audio quality this week due to some technical difficulties with Sunday’s audio recording.

Today we hear from Andrew Soreano and take a look at the life of Joesph and how he lived in ‘the waiting' of God’s promises being fulfilled, and what we can learn in our own times of waiting.