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In Week 3 of Cultivate, Pastor Tim Ghali unpacks the Peace of the Holy Spirit: what it is, what it isn’t, and how followers of Jesus both receive and give Christ’s peace in a noisy, polarized world. This message invites us to move beyond “peace and quiet” toward Spirit-formed shalom that frees our hearts, heals relationships, and witnesses to God’s Kingdom. 📌 Message Highlights Why Jesus’ first w...

Grace Chapel’s Kickoff Sunday marks the beginning of a new ministry season! 🍂✨ This year, our theme is “Centered on Jesus”—an invitation to allow the Spirit of God to transform our natural impulses into Spirit-led reflexes that lead to love and flourishing. In today’s digital sermon, Pastor Tom VanAntwerp, Wilmington Campus Pastor, unpacks Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit, beginning with...

We all ask it: What can I do? Pastor Dom shares how that question drew him to Jesus and how the Holy Spirit equips every believer with gifts—given to be given—“for the common good” (1 Cor. 12:7). From children’s ministry memories to Paul’s vision of one body with many parts, this message calls us to steward our time and talents with humility and urgency, so others meet Christ through our service....

We all long to belong. Pastor Ruthie unpacks Scripture’s answer: in Christ, we belong to God and to one another. Drawing from Romans 12, Philippians 2, and 1 Corinthians 12, she shows how the family of God is an intergenerational, grace-filled community where every member is needed, gifted, and called to live at peace. Key Idea: “In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to...

What’s the purpose of my life? Pastor Jeanette explores Scripture and life stages to answer one of humanity’s biggest questions. Drawing on Jesus’ Great Commandment, Jeremiah’s promise to exiles, and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, she proposes a clear, hope-filled purpose: We are made to glorify God by knowing Him, becoming like Christ, loving people, and joining His mission. 📖 Key Scriptures...

In the opening message of our summer series Questions Everyone Asks, Pastor Ruthie Seiders explores the foundational question: Who am I? Drawing from Genesis 1, Psalm 139, and other key Scriptures, Pastor Ruthie reminds us that we are: Created in God’s image Made for relationships Called His beloved children Through stories, Scripture, and illustrations, we are invited to see ourselves and others...

In Episode 2 of Questions God Asks 2.0, Dr. Mateus F. de Campos, Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, invites us to reflect on one of Jesus' most intimate and restorative questions: “Do you love me?” Drawing from John 21, Dr. de Campos walks us through Peter's moment of reckoning, restoration, and recommissioning—showing us how Christ meets us in our failures and stil...

In this powerful and personal message—his final sermon as a pastor at Grace Chapel—Pastor Jon Kim unpacks Jesus’ piercing question: “Who do you say I am?” With vulnerability and humor, Jon reflects on his pastoral journey and invites us to go deeper in how we personally perceive and follow Jesus. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or are just beginning to explore faith, this message...

In a season of uncertainty—both personally and in the church—how do we respond when Jesus asks, “Do you also want to go?” (John 6:66–69) In this heartfelt and challenging message, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson returns to Grace Chapel to explore what it means to stay rooted in faith when others are walking away. Whether you're questioning, drifting, or standing firm, this message is an invitation to keep...

Sometimes the loudest message from God comes in silence. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ruthie Seiders unpacks the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 19—a prophet who faced fear, fatigue, and frustration after a dramatic spiritual victory. God’s question to Elijah—“What are you doing here?”—invites us to reflect on our own seasons of discouragement, transition, and spiritual weariness. Through story, scr...

In this powerful message, Dr. Mateus F. de Campos, Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, opens Grace Chapel’s sermon series “The Questions God Asks” by exploring the Fall in Genesis 3. Through vivid storytelling, theological insight, and deep compassion, Dr. Mateus shows how God’s question is not about location—but relationship, restoration, and grace. Whether you're h...

Even in life’s most difficult seasons—when the soil is dry and the future feels uncertain—God can still bring fruit. In this powerful message, Pastor Josiah Kish explores Jeremiah 17:5–8 and shows us how deep trust in God's unchanging character helps us thrive, even in spiritual drought. Whether you’re in a season of plenty or a season of pain, this sermon will remind you that God is still working...

n this powerful message, Pastor Tim Ghali concludes the Just Love series with a heartfelt sermon on 1 John 5 — calling us to live with bold faith, confront modern idols, and “love loud” in a world that deeply needs the love of Christ. Through moving stories—from U2's Songs of Surrender to his father’s heart attack—Pastor Tim weaves together personal testimony, biblical teaching, and a passionate c...

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)