Grace Church Abu Dhabi Sermons

John's burden for believers is that they abide in Christ throughout their lives so that they have assurance of eternal salvation and no reason to be ashamed when Jesus returns (1John 2:28). John teaches that those who abide in Christ practice righteousness. The reason they do so, is because abiding branches know God's love for them in Christ, have been transformed by God's Spirit through new birth...

The threat of antichrists pose to your soul is everlasting, but God gives us two protections.

Power for saying “no” to things of the world and embracing the love of God. 1 John 2:15-17

In this passage John explains why it's so important that we love one another, where this sort of love comes from, and how we can grow in experiencing it.

How does knowing Christ make us commandment keepers?

Fellowship with God is for those who walk in the light. 1 John 1:5-10

Fellowship with the God of Life is offered to those who trust the historical Jesus.

Psalm 16 beautifully expresses a heart of humble submission to God as our refuge, Lord, and treasure. In this psalm, David proclaims that only by trusting in God as our Savior, Lord and Treasure, can we experience full security, lasting joy and deep pleasures found in Him alone.

Psalm 84 declares that the joy of being in God's house is greater than anything else. Those who dwell permanently in God's house, as well as those who are on pilgrimage to his house, are blessed forever. For us as Christians, Psalm 84 is a reminder of our final destination of dwelling in God's presence forever and that our lives even now are to be marked by joy as we journey through this present e...

How do we trust God through pain and suffering?

We can have the greatest treasure in the universe, if we know the risen Jesus.

In this sermon we start with Colossians 2:13-14, which shows that God has already forgiven all the sins of all who trust Christ, and then learn from Psalm 51 that the reason we confess sin is to confirm to us that we are already forgiven, and to cleanse and fill us with God's forgiving love in Christ.

God blesses his people that that he may be worshiped joyfully among all nations.

When we are threatened by wicked people, Psalm 36 reminds us to meditate on God's love and faithfulness and to pray that we may experience God as a refuge and treasure.

God’s omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence reveal His greatness, yet Psalm 139 shows He is not distant. He knows us completely, is with us always, and loves us faithfully.

Psalm 22- Jesus says in Luke 24:44 that everything written about him in the Psalms must be fulfilled. Psalm 22 is referred to often in the New Testament, particularly in relation to Jesus' crucifixion. Seeing such connections help us to treasure Jesus, rejoice in our salvation, and learn how to suffering well in faith with Christ to the glory of God.

In Psalm 19 David's aim is to help us feel the value and pleasure we have in God's Word, so we will devote ourselves both to God's Word, and to prayer that God will use his Word in our lives.

This psalm teaches us how we should respond when we're trusting Christ, walking in obedience, but have been feeling far from God for a while.

If God is your shepherd, you can trust him to give and be everything you truly need.

Psalm 1 presents a striking contrast between the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. This sermon explores what it means to delight in God's Word, remain firmly rooted in Him, and avoid influences that lead us away from His truth. As we reflect on this psalm, we are challenged to evaluate our walk with God and commit to a life that flourishes under His guidance.

To effectively battle temptation, we must understand the root cause of temptation, and focus on that root cause. In this message we learn from Scripture that the root cause of temptation is unbelief, since unbelief blinds us to the superior joy we have in Christ. We also discover that the way to overcome unbelief is by strategically using God's word, since "faith comes by hearing" (Rom 10:17).

The fact that God has attached promises to every command in the Bible shows that God wants all of our obedience to be helped and motivated and empowered by his promises. In this sermon we see this truth taught in 2 Peter 1:4, and illustrated in the life of Moses (Heb 11:24-26).

In Romans 8:28 Paul tells us that God promises that every trial that comes our way is planned by God to bring us good, and vv.29-30, along with 2 Corinthians 3:18, help us see what that amazing good is.

Some people think we start the Christian life by faith, but then continue by our own efforts. But in this message you will learn why it's so important to live by faith, and how that means trusting all that God promises us in Christ Jesus.

As we begin our annual Week of Prayer, we dig into Ezra 8:21-23 and ask (1) why should we fast, (2) how should we pray, and (3) why should we pray. This passage gives motivating and encouraging answers to each question.