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On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Ruthie Seiders delivers a heartfelt and Spirit-filled message titled “Just Love and Live in God,” rooted in 1 John 4:7–21. Through personal stories—including her wedding 42 years ago in a seminary chapel—and deep biblical insight, Pastor Ruthie unpacks what it means to live in agape love: a love that originates with God, is revealed through Christ, and is made real...

How do we know what voices to trust in a world overflowing with messages? In this week's Just Love series message, Pastor Tim Ghali explores 1 John 4:1–6, where the Apostle John urges us to "test the spirits"—to discern truth from deception. From AI-generated misinformation to subtle TikTok influencers, Pastor Tim challenges us to examine the voices shaping our beliefs and to hold them up against...

“We become what we behold.” In this powerful message from 1 John 3:11–20, Pastor Josiah Kish unpacks how love—not hatred—is the true test of our spiritual vitality in Christ. From toddler questions to apple cider donuts, and from honest moments of road rage to stories of deep sacrifice, Pastor Josiah weaves humor, Scripture, and truth into a call to become people of loving action. 📖 Passage: 1 Jo...

Who can I trust? by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

What comes to mind when you hear the word family? For some, it’s comfort. For others, it’s pain. But what if family could be something bigger—more inclusive, more redemptive? This week, we explore how God’s lavish love redefines family and calls us to love like He does. 💛 Just Love. Week 3: A Family Like No Other

In a world full of contradictions and cultural divides, how do we live with integrity, compassion, and faith? This message explores how love—real, sacrificial, and unconditional—can be our guide through relational tension and spiritual confusion. When we feel lost in the darkness, the light of Jesus leads us back to love. Always, just love.

Light for Today, Love For Forever by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

The series concludes with an Easter message focused on the doxology, “For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.” Jesus, the Resurrected King, came to heal and transform hearts and lives, and the whole world. Then, he invited the disciples to go and do the same. Jesus’ resurrection brings about God’s kingdom and power and glory. Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 ; Matthew 28:1-10

A Ride to Reconciliation by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

Scripture: 1 Cor 1:9, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians (Paul's goodbyes to the Ephesians),

We’ll look at the third line of the prayer, “Give us this day our daily bread.” There’s an important Greek word, epiousian, translated as “daily.” It’s a word that reminds us of what is essential. We’re praying in part for the bread that feeds our bodies, and even more, our souls. How does Christ satisfy our hungry souls?

We’ll focus on three sections of the first line, “Our Father,” then “who art in heaven,” and “hallowed be thy name.” What did Jesus mean by these phrases? Through us, people see God, our Father who is in heaven, holy and good, present and real. In your life, are you hallowing God’s name? What do others know of God by watching you? Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV)

We’ll begin this series with an introduction to the Lord’s Prayer and the disciple’s request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” How do we integrate prayer (including the Lord’s prayer) into our daily lives (consider ora et labora) to shape us and through us, the world. Provide tools for praying the Lord’s pray throughout Lent (see NT Wright). Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV/NLT)

Some people change the atmosphere just by walking into a room. But what happens when God walks in? In Ezekiel 43, after 20 years of silence, God's glory returns to the temple, bringing hope, renewal, and life—just like a river making a barren wasteland flourish. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to do the same. 🌿 Are you bringing life to the spaces you enter? Want to make an impact? Join our fo...

Vision makes us come alive. Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones coming to life symbolizes the power of God’s Spirit to bring new life to what seems dead and hopeless. God provides vision that revives us. And so what is the vision for our personal lives that we pursue? What about our community? Vision requires a compelling vision and then the need to inspire people to pursue it (Kotter).

Many have deconstructed their faith, left religion, or the church behind. To some, it feels irrelevant, outdated, and for some involves trauma and hurt. What if the problem isn’t belief, but how religion has been practiced. Most churches worry about budgets and growth; but Jesus influenced and cast compelling vision. What kind of faith would draw people to Jesus and to the church? This sermon will...

Modern science, advances in technology, and quality of life have enabled us to live longer. Many fear growing older, or worse, death. There’s a fascination with medical science that prolongs life. Still, every one of us will die. Caring for aging parents is also a challenge and worry that we’ll honor loved ones. C.S. Lewis said that what we believe about death and the afterlife will fundamentally...

Theme: Consider how generations view work/life balance. The question of meaning and purpose and how our work connects to our faith is something each generation must consider. For younger people, finding meaning and purpose in work is important. It’s also important mid-career and at retirement and after. Along the way, financial questions come up—do I have enough, will I ever get to retire, cost of...

Raising Up the Next Generation by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

Many agree that we’re in the middle of a mental health crisis. Today, people experience increasing loneliness, isolation, and anxiety. We shouldn’t dismiss anxiety, mental health is not due to a lack of faith, treatment and professionals provide helpful pathways. God understands our anxiety and wants to help. A less anxious life is the byproduct of having a mission in life greater than the self. K...

Focus on the digital age and how different generations relate to the rapidly changing world of technology. This sermon will consider how screens and technology impact younger and older generations. While there exist amazing tools in technology, such as AI and our phone-based apps, these also apply unique pressures to our lives and feeds into an anxious age.

Now What? by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

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Joseph: Preparing a Heart to Serve by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

Mary: Preparing for the Unexpected by Grace Chapel Sermon Media