Grace Christian Fellowship

In this message from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, JD addresses the question of what the gospel truly demands of believers beyond passive belief or mere mental agreement. Drawing from Galatians 5:6, he re-examines the biblical understanding of faith as active allegiance and long-term faithfulness to King Jesus, which is made evident by the presence of the Holy Spirit. He explains...

In this message on Galatians 5:6 within the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, JD tackles the question of what the gospel actually demands of believers beyond passive belief or mere mental assent. Exploring the Greek word for faith ( pistis ) as active allegiance and faithfulness to King Jesus, he explains how receiving the Holy Spirit liberates believers from the self-centered power of si...

In this follow-up message on overcoming individualism within the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, tor Mike examines how self-reliance and isolated spirituality hinder believers from experiencing the fullness of God's design. Returning to Romans 11:33–12:8, he emphasizes that core aspects of faith, such as identity, worship, discernment, and carrying life's burdens, were never mea...

In this message, missionary Jonathan Holden shares how God's work with the Navigators in Angola, multiplying a single youth small group into a movement of over a hundred groups and raising up disciple-makers for the nations, reflects a much grander divine story. Drawing from Genesis 1–3, Holden unpacks God's original creation, His design for human relationships and purpose, and how sin fra...

In this sermon from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Catherine reframes the conversation around "deconstruction" by moving past polarized debates to focus on the sacred, lifelong process of asking tough questions, maturing in faith, and processing life's hardships. Drawing from Galatians 1:18–2:21, she illustrates how early church leaders like Paul and Peter navigated c...

In this message from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Mike addresses how cultural forces and "expressive individualism" subtly shape believers to prioritize self-reliance over God and community. Drawing on Romans 12:1–2 and the historical example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's underground seminary at Finkenwald, he presents a vision of counter-formation and spiritual resistan...

In this sermon from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Jason addresses the widespread culture of anxiety, isolating technology, and fear, grounding his message in Philippians 4:4–13. He unpacks how toxic "what ifs" trap people in worst-case scenarios, inviting listeners to shift their perspective to "what if God" and replace anxiety with faith. By examining Paul’s &...

In this sermon from the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Kaj addresses the discomfort and cultural taboos surrounding evangelism in today’s self-centered world. Drawing from John 1, he presents a natural, relational model for sharing faith that shifts away from high-pressure tactics or privatized belief. Believers are encouraged to follow four practical movements: abiding in Jesus to dai...

In this episode of the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series, Josh sits down with long-time friend and mentor Rodger Frey for an honest conversation about confronting mortality, aging, and physical decline. Sharing how an eight-year-old girl's serene faith before brain surgery first led him to Christ, Rodger reflects on a lifetime of bold ministry, entrepreneurship, and radical generosity—...

In this message kicking off the series Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions , Mike explores how ancient biblical wisdom equips us to face modern anxiety, cultural division, and changing times. Looking at the early church's struggles in Galatians 2, he highlights how losing sight of the gospel story can cause us to fall back into fear, hypocrisy, and isolation. To help believers align their lives...

On this "Serve Sunday," Scott shares a powerful message on how step-by-step obedience in serving helps us overcome personal struggles and discover God's purpose for our lives. Contrasting worldly transaction with biblical selflessness, he explains that while we aren't saved by good works, a living faith naturally produces good fruit. Drawing from James 2:17 and personal testimony...

As a new season begins, Kaj explores Jesus’ teaching in Luke 11:1–13 to answer the disciples' foundational request: "Lord, teach us to pray." Shifting the perspective away from viewing prayer as a "cheat code" of perfect words, this message emphasizes that true prayer is rooted in a deep, loving relationship with God as our Father. Listeners are invited to cultivate a vibra...

In this message Mike explores Psalm 121, the second of the Psalms of Ascent, and challenges listeners with a foundational question: where do you turn in times of trouble? Drawing on the structure of the passage, he explains how verses 1–2 serve as a catechism to transform the mind, reminding believers that true help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He unpacks the Hebrew concept...

In this message, Jason Rath shares a testimony of moving through a high-stress workplace transition into a season of spiritual rest, illustrating how God uses difficult seasons to refine our faith. Drawing from biblical insights and church history, Jason reframes prayer not merely as a routine conversation, but as an intimate, heart-level communion with Christ. Listeners are challenged to recogniz...

In this message from Grace Christian Fellowship, Michael Albano explores Psalm 120 and the opening of the Psalms of Ascent to examine how believers navigate injustice and difficulty in a broken world. Drawing a sharp distinction between a "wanderer", who relies on self-preservation, control, and defense, and a "pilgrim", who sets their heart on God and embraces a journey of fai...

In this message, Kaj tackles the often uncomfortable topic of evangelism by reframing it through a grounded, relational lens. Kaj addresses the cultural taboos and personal anxieties surrounding sharing faith today, pointing out that effective witnessing isn't about awkward confrontational tactics or rigid formulas. Instead, the sermon outlines a four-step approach modeled by Jesus' first...

In this message, Kaj explores John 1:35–51 to reveal how deeply and intentionally Jesus beholds each of us. Unpacking three distinct biblical Greek words for seeing ( theomai , emblepo , and eido ), the teaching demonstrates that Christ looks upon ordinary people with wonder, sees past our present flaws into our transformed future, and intimately knows us even in our most private moments. Rather t...

In this message Kevin delivers a vulnerable teaching on the true cost of discipleship. Grounded in Matthew 16:24 and Philippians 2, the sermon highlights the distinction between selectively surrendering control and practicing genuine self-denial by dethroning self-interest. Addressing how easily personal opinions, pride, and human concerns create division, the speaker challenges listeners to daily...

In this message, Catherine explores what God is truly like by walking through Jesus’ trial before Pilate in John 18. By contrasting Rome's oppressive imperial force with God's transformative power of forgiveness on the cross, the sermon illustrates how Jesus radically redefines the nature of His kingdom. Listeners are challenged to stop getting entangled in worldly power struggles, to &quo...

In this message, Josh dives into the core metric of spiritual growth: our capacity to love. Drawing from the story of Jesus and the sinful woman in Luke 7, the sermon highlights that genuine love is not an abstract dream but a gritty, active choice that begins with truly seeing the people around us for who they are. Josh challenges listeners to slow down, create margin, and intentionally update th...

In this message, Jason revisits the core fundamentals of faith by diving into the two greatest commandments: loving God with your entire being and loving your neighbor as yourself. By examining Mark 12, Deuteronomy 6, and Leviticus 19, the sermon illustrates that true love for God is demonstrated through attentive listening and obedience to His voice and the Holy Spirit, while loving our neighbor...

In this message Tony explores the central theme of the Gospel of Matthew: the Kingdom of Heaven, which represents the rule of God being brought to bear in our present world. Listeners are challenged to allow the Kingdom to fully invade and rearrange their lives, hearts, and minds, recognizing that if God's kingdom does not rule over us individually, we cannot bring the rule of heaven to our co...

In this special Baptism service, members of our community share about their vulnerable journeys of moving from fear and life with out God to radical obedience, peace and breakthrough and a life with God. This episode serves as an inspiring reminder that while stepping into the unknown with God can be daunting, it is the ultimate pathway to experiencing His fruit and seeing His promises fulfilled i...

In this raw and transparent message, JD Sherman addresses a hidden struggle that many believers face: the gradual drift into spiritual dryness and a prayerless life. Contradicting his younger self who maintained vibrant, hours-long daily prayer habits, JD opens up about the surprising realization that his life had eventually become entirely void of scheduled communication with God. Drawing profoun...

In this message, Kaj Wigston dives into 2 Timothy 1 to unpack Paul's encouragement to his spiritual son, Timothy, about remaining unashamed and fully loyal to the gospel. Reminding us that the Christian life is entirely unsustainable through sheer willpower, Kaj highlights that we are sustained only by the power of the Holy Spirit working within us. Rather than striving to carry heavier religi...