Grace CMA Church Messages Podcast

In this message from our PR4Y series, Pastor Tim talks about transformation—not as self-improvement or behavior management, but as the faithful work of God in our lives. Using 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, we’re reminded that prayer is relational and deeply connected to how we live. God’s desire for us goes beyond forgiveness to sanctification—an inner work that brings freedom, healing, and purpose. Ho...

Prayer isn’t meant to be transactional, distant, or reserved for a select few — it’s relational. In this opening message of the PR4Y series, Jesus Is Salvation, we look at how prayer begins and ends with Jesus. From humanity’s original walk with God to the restored access we now have through Christ, prayer is rooted in relationship. Because of Jesus’ finished work, we are invited into continual ac...

In this message from Mark 10:46–52, Pastor Joe explores one of Jesus’ most direct and challenging questions: “What do you want me to do for you?” Through the story of Bartimaeus, we see how perception shapes response, why Jesus invites us to clearly name what we’re asking for, and how answered prayers can bring both blessing and pressure. The message reminds us that receiving what we want is never...

Christmas Eve is more than a tradition—it’s an invitation. In this Christmas Eve message, we explore the familiar story of the shepherds and their unexpected encounter with the angels. What begins with fear turns into eager pursuit, joy, and worship as they discover that a Savior has been born—not just for the world, but for them. This message reminds us that Jesus came in humility, as the Lamb of...

The Christmas story reveals a God who works in unexpected ways — and whose invitation has always been for all people. In this message from Matthew 2, we see that God’s promise to bless all nations is fulfilled in Jesus. God is constantly drawing people to Himself through curiosity, longing, and life circumstances, inviting them to discover truth and hope. No matter someone’s background or starting...

In this message from our Unexpected Christmas series, we explore how Jesus’ birth reframes our understanding of power, humility, and love. Through Mary’s song, the contrast with Caesar’s empire, and Paul’s teaching in Philippians 2, Pastor Tim shows how Jesus’ humble arrival invites us into a new way of life. We learn that humility makes us vulnerable, helps us see others, and leads us to love lik...

In this first week of Unexpected Christmas, Pastor Tim walks through the genealogy in Matthew 1 and reminds us that Jesus’ story is rooted in real history, real families, and real people with complicated pasts. From Abraham to David to Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary, the lineage of Jesus shows us that God doesn’t hide the messy parts—He redeems them. And the same God who worked through ge...

In the final week of Life on the Vine, we listen in on Jesus’ prayer in John 17, a prayer He offers for His disciples and for all who would one day follow Him. Through this prayer, we see God’s desire for us: protection, sanctification, purpose, deep love, and unity through the Spirit. This message reminds us that abiding is a lifelong surrender. As we stay close to Jesus, we learn to trust His pl...

In Week 4 of Life on the Vine, Pastor Tim teaches on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Many of us believe truths about God but haven’t always experienced them. Jesus promises that the Spirit is not just with us, but in us - our Counselor who comforts, strengthens, guides, and helps us understand God’s heart. Tim walks through Jesus’ words in John 14–16, showing how the Spirit helps us, empow...

Pastor Tom Sefik continues our Life on the Vine series by looking at Jesus’ call to “abide in my friendship.” In a culture wrestling with disconnection and loneliness, this passage shows that we were created for deep friendship — with God and with others. Through John 15:9–16, Pastor Tom unpacks how Jesus invites us into the deepest, most life-giving friendship possible, one grounded in sacrificia...

True thriving doesn’t come from striving harder but from staying connected to Jesus, the True Vine. When we remain in Him, the Father, the Gardener, works to prune and shape our lives for lasting fruit. Through seasons of growth and hardship, God is forming something beautiful that brings Him glory. Listen in and reflect on what it means to truly abide, trust the Gardener’s work, and live a fruitf...

Life on the Vine | Walking with Jesus Our Hope In his first message as Lead Pastor of Grace Church, Pastor Tim shares how John 14 became a lifeline during a difficult season in his own life. As Jesus comforts His troubled disciples, we’re reminded that hope isn’t found in circumstances, it’s found in a Person. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He’s still writing your story. He hasn’t left...

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Are you living like the old life still defines you? In this week’s message, Pastor Neil walks us through Colossians 3 and the transformation available to those who belong to Christ. It’s not about trying harder, it’s about surrendering to the new reality Jesus has already given you. 👋 New to Grace | gracecma.org/new  🙏 Prayer Requests | gracecma.org/prayer  👏 Give | gracecma.org/give  📱Website...

In this message from Pastor Jordy, we explore the deep longing for fulfillment and how only Jesus can meet it. Through the lens of Jacob’s encounter at the well and Jesus’ promise of living water, we’re reminded that God has always been the source of zoe—a full and meaningful life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, this message will help you recognize the “broken cisterns” we often...

What are you wrestling with? And what lies might be shaping your life more than you realize? This week, Pastor Joe walks us through the story of Jacob, his past, his limp, and the moment everything changed. We explore how our wounds often lead to lies… and how God meets us in the wrestle to rename, restore, and repurpose us. Whether you’re carrying shame, struggling to be honest, or simply tired o...

In this message, Pastor Josiah Stumbo invites us into a deeper understanding of what it means to pray in the Spirit. Drawing from Isaiah, the words of Jesus, and Paul’s letters, we see how prayer becomes a living connection with God, not just discipline, but relationship. When we recognize the Holy Spirit’s presence within us, prayer moves from routine to reality. We are reminded that we are God’s...

Paul shows us that moral effort and religious rules can’t make us right with God, only grace through Jesus can. But grace isn’t a license to sin. Every choice has consequences: sin brings death and bondage, while Christ brings freedom, holiness, and eternal life. In this message, Pastor Kareem reminds us that the domain we serve will be the domain that dominates. Will we choose sin, or will we cho...

We don’t usually like empty—but God does His best work with it. In this week’s message, Pastor Joe unpacks the story of a widow in 2 Kings 4 who had nothing left—except a small jar of oil. As long as she brought empty jars, God kept filling them. The oil never ran out until the jars did. From creation to the cross, Scripture shows us a pattern: God fills what is empty. The question is—are we willi...

In this kickoff to the New Thing series, Pastor Josiah Stumbo challenges us to embrace God’s design for multiplication. From the Garden of Eden to the teachings of Jesus, God invites us to cultivate—planting seeds of love, discipleship, and mission that grow and bear fruit. This message calls us back to the simplicity of kingdom living: small steps of obedience, Spirit-led rhythm, and intentional...

You don’t have to bow to a statue to worship a counterfeit god. In this final installment of our Enter series, Pastor Kareem Smith walks through Joshua 24 and calls us to examine what—or who—has our hearts. As Joshua reminds Israel of God’s provision and power, he presents them with a choice: keep wavering, or declare your allegiance to the Lord. Kareem unpacks how this same decision faces us toda...

“How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land the Lord has given you?” – Joshua 18:3 This week’s message, Stuck at the Entrance, is a heartfelt challenge and invitation to anyone who’s found themselves stalled in their spiritual growth. Pastor Josiah Stumbo unpacks the story of the seven tribes of Israel who hesitated to claim what God had already given—and how we often d...

What do you do when you hit a wall after a spiritual high? In Dealing with Defeat, Pastor Scott walks us through Joshua 7–8, where Israel’s surprising loss reveals deeper issues—and God’s incredible grace. Learn how to respond when your confidence is shaken, how to identify what might be holding you back, and how God offers a fresh start when we turn back to Him. 👋 New to Grace | gracecma.org/new...

Walls don’t fall because of perfect strategy—they fall when God’s people walk in faith. In part 4 of our Enter series, Pastor Joe Le-Mon walks us through Joshua 6, where Israel’s victory over Jericho began with quiet obedience and ended in a shout of worship. If you’re waiting on breakthrough, this message is for you. 👋 New to Grace | gracecma.org/new  🙏 Prayer Requests | gracecma.org/prayer  👏...

How do you keep your faith strong when the future feels uncertain? You remember the past. In this message from our Enter series, we look at Joshua 4, where God called the Israelites to stop and mark the moment He led them across the Jordan River. These stones weren’t just physical markers—they were faith builders. They told a story. And they challenged every generation to come to ask, “What has Go...