Grace Chapel Wilsonville

In his sermon, Mike discusses the importance of living with both consecration and captivation, framing them as essential postures for experiencing God’s presence and power in our lives. He emphasizes that true maturity in faith requires a childlike wonder and an expectancy of God's movement, highlighting the need for believers to invite God into every area of their lives. Mike shares impactful ane...

In his sermon, Mike emphasizes the power of consecration, urging the congregation to offer their weaknesses, will, wealth, wilderness, and work to God. He highlights that while everyone has weaknesses, these can be the very areas through which God performs extraordinary deeds. As a response to the message, he encourages attendees to identify and write down what they are consecrating in their lives...

In his sermon, Mike discusses the importance of understanding our purpose as followers of Jesus, emphasizing that it goes beyond mere religious practices to living a transformed life through the Holy Spirit. He highlights the struggle between our flesh and spirit. By examining what we feed—the algorithms of our lives—we can choose to nurture our relationship with the Holy Spirit, leading to true t...

In this sermon, Mike emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical worldview through the "Foundations" series, focusing on understanding our identity in Christ. He encourages the congregation to detangle their beliefs from worldly ideas that distort their faith, asserting that many find their identities entangled with secular notions of success and acceptance rather than firmly rooted in Scri...

In his sermon, Josh Weaver emphasizes the critical importance of the resurrection of Jesus, asserting that without it, faith is rendered pointless. He presents three possible views on Jesus: a liar, a lunatic, or truly the Lord, underscoring the need for every person to grapple with the identity of Jesus in their own life. The sermon further delves into the doctrine of salvation, highlighting the...

In his sermon, Mike discusses the importance of having a biblical worldview as Christians, emphasizing that our beliefs shape our decisions and how we navigate life. He highlights the spiritual battle believers face in a world where societal norms often contradict scripture, urging the congregation to embrace their role in spreading the kingdom of God. Drawing on the story of the early church in P...

Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of prayer, especially in light of the upcoming election, encouraging the church to actively pray for leaders and the nation. He teaches that Jesus' main message centers around the "gospel of the kingdom," highlighting our responsibility as Christians to reflect God's values in a world influenced by sin and darkness. The sermon discusses the historical context...

Jake shared a sermon about the significance of the Incarnation, emphasizing that Jesus was both fully God and fully human. He illustrated how Hudson Taylor, a missionary in the 19th century, adapted to Chinese culture to spread the gospel effectively, embodying the principle of becoming "all things to all people." Jake highlighted that understanding the Incarnation can transform how we live our da...

In life, we're faced with countless questions, but there’s one that rises above all others. It’s a question that shapes not only our future but also how we navigate our present. In fact, the way we answer this question determines how we handle every challenge, joy, and uncertainty that comes our way. That question is simple: Who is Jesus? Jesus posed this question to His disciples in the region of...

We often think the world we see is all there is, but the Bible reveals that we live in two realities—one physical, one spiritual. While we interact with the seen world every day, there’s an unseen spiritual realm that impacts us just as much. Understanding this is essential to navigating life’s challenges. The Bible teaches that behind every situation in the physical world, there’s a spiritual bat...

In today’s world, definitions of right and wrong are constantly shifting, especially when it comes to love, morality, and identity. A biblical worldview helps us navigate these changes by grounding us in God’s unchanging truth. It’s more than using Bible words—it’s about understanding their true meaning and applying them to our lives. One clear example is love. Society often redefines love to suit...

Eventually, a post-Christian society moves from assuming Christian values to ignoring them, to resenting them, to repressing them, and eventually to persecuting them. What was once Christian and is now post-Christian will eventually become anti-Christian.

Eventually, a post-Christian society moves from assuming Christian values to ignoring them, to resenting them, to repressing them, and eventually to persecuting them. What was once Christian and is now post-Christian will eventually become anti-Christian.

In a world full of distractions and conflicting voices, it can be hard to know what to believe. But life’s foundation must be strong, and for Christians, that foundation is God’s Word. Jesus illustrated this beautifully in the Sermon on the Mount, where He compared two builders: one built on rock, and the other on sand. When the storms came, only the house built on rock stood firm. Jesus wasn’t ta...

To create clarity regarding our overall Care Strategy at Grace Chapel so that our body better understands that while our staff are the primary “care contacts” for our body, many more serve as the “care conduits” to our body.

"The Pharisee’s trouble was that he was self-righteous, believing that he was righteous in himself. He was not, as we say, ‘justified by faith’, but by works—his own works. He went to the temple to inform God how good he was, and thus went home unjustified." — John Stott, "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount.”

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,” and “your neighbor as yourself.” How do we not lose our convictions and even advocate for our convictions but still love those whom we strongly disagree with?

In this week’s sermon, we learn about the Parable of the Talents. The story reinforces the truth that each of us is uniquely equipped with natural abilities and resources given to us for use in God’s kingdom. The key is learning to apply our special, God-given talents to make an eternal difference in the lives of those around us. There are many things we prioritize in life, such as food, wealth, o...

As we continue our deep dive into the Parables, Jesus explains in the Parable of the Sower that the Word of God is like seeds sown in different types of hearts, representing varying responses to the message. God desires all His children to receive His Word and bear fruit, regardless of how fertile our spiritual background is. Pure and open hearts, free from distractions and the weeds of sin, are r...

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Jen examines the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25. In the story, five of the ten virgins ran out of oil while waiting for the bridegroom’s appearance. They weren’t prepared. As they went to buy more oil, the five wise virgins went into the banquet hall and the door was locked. The days we live in are uncertain, yet we have eternal hope in Jesus. As we live in...

In the "Forgiveness" sermon from the Parables series, Pastor Mike emphasizes the central theme of the importance of liberating oneself via forgiveness. Marking the commencement of the summer series on Jesus's parables, Mike delves into the parable showcasing the struggle between the power of forgiveness over bitterness and its practical implications in our lives. He motivates us to examine our own...

In her sermon "Worship Seasons," Pastor Jen navigates the concept of contrasting seasons believers may encounter on their spiritual path. She underlines that worship extends beyond singing in the church, involving a profound bond with God that manifests in diverse forms. Drawing from her personal journey, Pastor Jen demonstrates that one's unique expressions of worship can thrive outside conventio...

Pastor Jake Schwein's sermon emphasizes the importance of worship as the intentional response of every believer, not limited to church gatherings. He highlights that worship involves giving our whole selves to God, recognizing His worthiness and our dependence on Him. Pastor Jake points out the key postures of humility, sincerity, gratitude, awe, and love in worship, urging believers to align thei...