Grace Christian Fellowship

What is the natural posture of Jesus’ heart toward people who have failed or are weary? In this message, JD Sherman explores the "gentle and lowly" heart of Christ found in Matthew 11:28-30. JD challenges the idea of a "drive-thru" faith, where we hurry into God’s presence only long enough to get what we need, and instead invites us to "come home sooner and stay longer&quo...

What if the secret to a faithful life isn't trying harder to obey, but resting in the One who already has? In this message, Jason Durst explores the vital distinction between self-driven moralism and the life-changing power of Christ’s obedience . Jason unpacks the danger of "selective obedience"—doing most of what God asks while keeping the parts we find valuable for ourselves . We often fall int...

What does it mean to be truly known and loved by the ultimate friend? In this message from our "Imprint" series, Catherine explores the life-altering friendship offered to us by Jesus. Drawing from the story of Lazarus in John 11, Catherine examines how friendship is a dynamic force that shifts through every stage of life. While human relationships can be limited by time, energy, and cha...

We often talk about Jesus as the "Rock," but we rarely speak the "quiet part" out loud: Jesus is also a stumbling block and an offense. In this message from the "Imprint" series, Michael Albano explores why being offended by Jesus is an inevitable and necessary part of a transformative relationship with Him. Drawing from Matthew 10 and 11, Mike unpacks how Jesus’ radi...

What if holiness isn’t a list of rules, but the most attractive force in the universe? In this message, Brady Wilson challenges our misconceptions of "holiness" as harsh or punitive, reframing it as the radical, matchless beauty of God . Drawing on the imagery of the burning bush and the "Holy, Holy, Holy," Brady explores how God’s presence doesn’t overwhelm us to erase us, but...

What does it truly mean to be loved by God? In this message, Josh Reitzel challenges our common definitions of Agape, moving from the idea of "unconditional love" to the deeper biblical reality of God as the Great Initiator. Drawing on the historical insights of Augustine and the Puritans, Josh explores how God’s love isn’t a reaction to our goodness, but the very source of it. This episode is an...

If you could invest your life in just one thing, what would it be? In this message, Mike explores why a life attuned to the voice of God is the ultimate investment. Drawing from 1 Kings 3, we look at King Solomon’s radical request for a lev shomea , a "hearing heart" . Discover why true biblical wisdom is found in a right relationship with the Creator, moving beyond intelligence or formu...

What if humility isn't about thinking poorly of yourself, but about accurately recognizing your reality? In this message, part of our "Imprint" series, Jason Rath explores the "humble heart of Jesus" and what it means for us to be marked by His lowliness. Drawing on the insights of Andrew Murray, Jason challenges our standard definitions of humility, reframing it as an &quo...

Do you ever feel like you have a "sheep-like" tendency to wander off or try to fix things on your own? In this message, part of our "Imprint" series, Kaj Wigston explores one of the most tender and significant images of Jesus found in the Bible: the Good Shepherd. Drawing from John 10 and the beloved words of Psalm 23, Kaj unpacks how being marked by the shepherding heart of Je...

When we fail, we often expect God to respond with judgment or distance. But what if His response to our faithlessness is actually a deeper, more radical commitment to stay? In this second message of our "Imprint" series, Jason Durst explores the heart of Jesus through the lens of one profound word: Faithfulness. Drawing from the intense and often uncomfortable story of the prophet Hosea...

What does it truly mean to be the church? As Grace Guelph celebrates its three-year anniversary, join our leadership team for an open panel discussion reflecting on our identity, our growth, and our future. In this episode, we move beyond the idea of church as a building or a brand, exploring the high biblical callings of being the "Temple of the Holy Spirit" and the "Body of Christ...

Every day, we are bombarded with competing images telling us who we should be, images of success, performance, and self-sufficiency. But beneath those cultural stamps lies a much deeper, original identity. In this first message of our new series leading to Easter, Mike Albano explores the profound truth of what it means to be made in the image of God. Using the same metaphor Jesus used with a Roma...

Why does prayer often feel like a religious duty to trudge through rather than a delight to be enjoyed? As we step into 2026, Kaj invites us to move beyond strategies and methods to explore the essential heart posture of prayer. Drawing on Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, this message explores how to transition from a transactional ritual to a deep, intimate encounter with God. Learn th...

Is God’s love something we only experience when we’re at our best, or does it meet us in the middle of our messes? In this final message of our Advent series, Kaj explores the theme of Love, not as a virtue we manufacture, but as a reality we experience within a relationship with God. Discover why love is the "flame beneath the candles" of hope, peace, and joy, and how it often arrives i...

Is the spiritual discipline of fasting a burden to be endured, or a feast to be enjoyed? In this message, Jason explores the profound purpose of fasting, shifting our focus from what we give up to what we gain in Christ. Discover how fasting serves as a necessary "assault on comfort," helping us to subdue the flesh and sharpen our spiritual senses to hear the voice of God more clearly. D...

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us, a way to communicate with a power that can alter the world in a moment. In this episode, Jason explores the profound mystery and power of prayer through the lens of Daniel chapter six. Drawing on the miraculous true story of Brother Yoon and his pursuit of a Bible in Maoist China, the message illustrates that prayer has the power to change hist...

When we expect God to arrive with overwhelming force or magnificent power, the Christmas story offers a beautiful surprise: He comes gently. In this Christmas message, Corey explores the arrival of the "gentle light" through the lens of Luke 2. While the radiant light that appeared to the shepherds was sudden and disorienting, it ultimately led them not to a magnificent throne, but to a...

Is true contentment the result of having everything you need, or of knowing how to live without it? In the final message of our series on Philippians, Mike dives into Philippians 4:10-20 to reveal the powerful secret to contentment, where Paul learned the ability to thrive regardless of circumstances. The message breaks down contentment not as a passive feeling, but as a deliberate, spiritual skil...

Is weakness holding you back from God, or is it the very thing He wants to use? In this message, Kaj challenges the cultural belief that we must be strong and put-together, asserting that in God's kingdom, "weak is the way." Diving into 2 Corinthians 4, the message explores the beautiful truth that we are "jars of clay" carrying the "treasure" of Christ's pres...

The Christian life is meant to be lived externally! In the powerful Part 2 of our message on Spiritual Formation, Kaj Wigtson dives into John 13:12-17 to explore the movement from being loved by Jesus to loving others. Discover why you cannot separate Jesus as Savior from Jesus as Lord (Master), and how surrendering your desire for control is the key to true obedience. This is a call to let your i...

How do you know you are truly obeying God? In this powerful message on discernment, Catherine opens with a personal story of conflict in ministry and the scripture that changed everything: "Woe to you when all speak well of you." Diving into Luke 6:17-38, we explore Jesus' "constitution" for His new community. Learn why the path to God's kingdom involves loving your ene...

Is the peace you’re looking for just an escape from conflict, or something far greater? In this message, part nine of our series on Philippians, Mike dives into Philippians 4:2-9 to uncover the power of a name:  Yahweh Shalom , the God of Peace. He contrasts the limited, modern view of peace with the profound Hebrew concept of  Shalom —wholeness, restoration, and thriving. Learn why the God of Pea...

Every human heart is an engine of desire, but do you know where yours is taking you? In this message, part eight of our series on Philippians, Mike dives into Philippians to lay out Paul’s roadmap for transforming our longings. We contrast the cultural attempts to suppress or simply 'free' desire with Paul's singular, wholehearted pursuit of Jesus Christ. Learn the three essential trut...

The journey to become a person of love requires more than just trying harder. In this message, Kaj Wigston explores the meaning of spiritual formation, a spirit-led process of being formed into the image of Christ. Focusing on the radical humility of Jesus washing his disciples' feet in John 13, the sermon unpacks the crucial active and passive dynamic of spiritual growth. We are invited to partic...

What does it truly mean to become a Christian? In this message, part seven of our series on Philippians, Mike Albano dives into Philippians 3:1-11 to lay out a simple, powerful gospel framework. Discover why the command to "rejoice in the Lord" is a vital safeguard against despair, and how Christ's entrance is a divine interruption that overturns the chaos of the world—like a "r...