Grace Church Indiana Sermons

Humans were created to live in just, loving relationships. Because of our rebellion, however, we too often spread injustice instead. Systems of poverty deepen, preventable diseases spread, slavery is perpetuated, and the poor and marginalized are neglected. However, as with the other broken places, God cares deeply about bringing healing to injustice and desires for his children to heal it as well...

Humans were created to dwell in God’s presence, experiencing his love and abundance as we lead all of creation in worship. However, in our selfishness, humans have chosen to rebel against God’s intentions, exiling ourselves from the presence of our Creator. Because of this separation from God, we corrupt this good world with injustice, isolation, pain, decay, and hatred. Thankfully, that’s not the...

In a very comfort-obsessed culture, the idea of sticking with it through difficult circumstances is the last thing we want to do. If we seek advice on the internet for how to deal with challenges in a marriage, far too often the advice is simply, “end it!” But if we are truly called to demonstrate covenant faithfulness to our broken world, this cannot be our default response to hardships. Scriptur...

The pastors of Grace have witnessed many, many marriages in our spiritual family facing trials, challenges, and even collapse. From our vantage point, we have seen one common denominator appear too many times to count: selfishness. Whether it’s a mentality that says, “what I want/need is most important,” or an addiction to control, or an aversion to doing the difficult work of conflict resolution...

When it comes to marriage, many Christ-followers have lost the plot. With a multi-billion-dollar wedding industry commodifying romance, a flood of TikTok influencers offering quick fixes for relationships, and dating apps promising to help people find “the one,” we have too often bought the lie that marriage should be passionate, fulfilling, fun, easy, and adventurous at all times. If they fail to...

Before the Great Commission, there was the first mission. Jesus sends out the twelve with power and purpose—and his words still ring true for us today. Pastor Barry reveals what it means to live sent and how to go boldly into a broken world. Keywords: Matthew 10 sermon, Jesus sends the twelve, living on mission, Great Commission, how to follow Jesus

Before the Great Commission, there was the first mission. Jesus sends out the twelve with power and purpose, and his words still ring true for us today. Pastor Barry reveals what it means to live sent and how to go boldly into a broken world. Keywords: Matthew 10 sermon, Jesus sends the twelve, living on mission, Great Commission, how to follow Jesus

Why would Jesus call a tax collector—an outcast—to follow him? And why does that matter for us today? Pastor Maron takes us into this transformational moment that still echoes for anyone who feels disqualified or unworthy. Keywords: Matthew the disciple, Jesus calls sinners, tax collector Bible story, call to discipleship, Matthew 9 sermon

A Roman soldier. Unlikely faith. Stunning praise from Jesus. In this message, we explore what it means to trust God without reservation—and how even outsiders are welcomed into His kingdom. Keywords: faith of Roman centurion, Matthew 8 explained, Jesus amazed by faith, great faith in the Bible

It’s not about appearances—it’s about fruit. In Matthew 7, Jesus challenges us to evaluate our lives by the impact we make. Pastor Barry explores what it looks like to live out a faith that actually bears fruit. Keywords: Matthew 7 sermon, fruit of the Spirit, spiritual growth sermon, how to follow Jesus, tree and its fruit meaning

Blessed are the poor? The grieving? The persecuted? Jesus flips everything we think we know about blessing. This sermon dives deep into the Beatitudes and invites you into a kingdom unlike any other. Keywords: Beatitudes explained, Matthew 5:1-12 sermon, who God blesses, Jesus blessings, upside-down kingdom

What did Jesus actually teach, and why did it turn the world upside down? This message gives an aerial view of the Sermon on the Mount, exploring how Jesus fulfills the law and sets a new way to live. Think grace, truth, and transformation. Keywords: Sermon on the Mount overview, Matthew 5 sermon, Jesus fulfills the law, Jesus’ teachings explained

In the wilderness, Jesus faces real temptation—and wins. But how? Pastor Barry reveals how Scripture and surrender shaped Jesus' resistance and what that means for us today. If you're battling temptation, don’t miss this. Keywords: Jesus temptation Matthew 4, resisting temptation Bible, how to overcome temptation, spiritual warfare sermon

Why did Jesus need to be baptized? Wasn’t he sinless? Pastor Maron explores this pivotal moment in Matthew 3 where heaven opens, identity is confirmed, and Jesus' mission begins. Learn what this moment means for your own identity and calling. Keywords: Jesus baptism meaning, Matthew 3 sermon, why Jesus was baptized, identity in Christ, John the Baptist message

Matthew 1 is a radical declaration of who belongs in the kingdom of God. This week, Pastor Barry unpacks the surprising people in Jesus' family tree and what they reveal about God’s upside-down kingdom. Perfect for anyone wondering where they fit in God's story. Keywords: Matthew genealogy meaning, Jesus family tree explained, Gospel of Matthew intro, Bible genealogy sermon

On Easter Sunday, join us as we uncover the power behind Jesus’ final words in the Gospel of Matthew. What does it mean to "go and make disciples"? Why does the resurrection launch a mission that still impacts us today? Dive into Matthew 28 with Pastor Barry and discover the authority, purpose, and promise of the risen Christ.

“Are we weak and heavy laden? Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer. In His arms He’ll take and shield thee. Thou wilt find a solace there!” Many among us are carrying heavy burdens. Like Scriven, even as we bear the weight of our own suffering, we are also tasked with helpi...

“Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness. Take it to the Lord in prayer!” Joseph Scriven’s song is a personal testimony of God’s tender and faithful love. In his weakness, he found encouragement and steadfast friendship i...

“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit! O what needless pain we bear! All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!” Joseph Scriven had written this song as a poem to encourage his mother who was ill. But he, himself, had suffered 2 tragic losses, and faced physical ailments o...

This series began with a recognition that Paul’s letter to the Philippian Church is one of his most joyful and encouraging in the New Testament. Nowhere is this more apparent than in his famous command, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice” (4:4 NRSV). As we’ve seen, Paul had a lot to be joyful for in the lives of his brothers and sisters in Philippi: a church that took root deep...

Paul knew a thing or two about endurance. In his ministry he faced prison, shipwrecks, whips, bandits, snakebites, and, perhaps most painful of all, rejection from those he cared about. Out of this hardship Paul developed a commitment to “press on” until the very end. Writing to his dear friends in Philippi while in chains, Paul wants to make sure they share this mindset as they serve Jesus. “Patt...

Commitment Sunday. Leave 10 minutes in service for filling out commitment cards. Response moment in service for making commitments. Overview: As Paul considers the possible end of his life in an Ephesian jail, he wants the Philippians to understand that whether he lives or dies, he will “bring honor to Christ” (1:20). Why? Because if he dies, he will go to be with the Lord. But if he lives, he can...

Throughout his letter to the Philippians, Paul shares his heart’s desire for the Philippian church, not knowing if he would ever see them again. In many ways, his advice reads like the last will and testament of a dying man. Ultimately, Paul longs for his brothers and sisters in Philippi to carry on the work which was started when he first preached the gospel to them. He pleads with them to “obey...

One of the clearest distinctives of the Philippian church to Paul was their constant and overwhelming generosity. From opening their homes to opening their wallets (coin pouches?), this community was dedicated to sharing their resources to see the mission of God continue. In fact, the likely occasion for this letter was Paul’s gratitude for the gifts the Philippian church had just sent with Epaphr...

To better understand Paul’s overwhelming love and joy for the Philippian church, it is helpful to remember how their journey together began. Acts 16 tells the story of Paul’s first visit to Philippi and the rag-tag group of believers who founded the church: a middle-class cloth merchant who hosted the city’s first church gatherings in her home, a fortune-telling slave-girl delivered of demons, and...