Grace Community Church, Arlington, VA

There's a story on the opening page of the Bible that for many, me included, has prompted the question, "Is God Cruel?" But all that changes when we view the Bible through a very old lens. See you Sunday for part three of Find Your People.

If someone stopped you in an elevator and asked you "What is the main message of the Bible?", what would you say? I was so surprised when I read Jesus' elevator response to this question, especially because it wasn't even close to what I would have said. Join us this Sunday for Survival of the Friendliest.

We are all looking to improve our health. Matter of fact, the number one New Year's resolution for 2023 is to improve our mental health. There is a short list of very important things we can do to accomplish that top desire, but only one stands above and beyond the rest. In this brand-new series, we will focus all our energy on this Magic Elixir that truly transforms our lives.

Health and happiness aren't determined by money, fame, career, social class, or IQ. What's the one thing you can do that's Biblically and scientifically proven to make your life better? Join us this Sunday for part 3 of The Winning Formula.

The new year is the time we take to set goals and resolutions, to start new habits and to try to be better than the year before. But what if we are missing one very important element, one that Jesus built his whole ministry upon? Join us to find out how starting a new year with intentional Compassion can change the whole picture!

At the start of every year, we are bombarded with winning formulas for life. Do this, or don't do that, or here is a newly discovered hidden secret...... blah, blah, blah. Don't you just feel like giving up sometimes? I do! But here is some really good news, there is a winning formula and it hasn't been newly discovered because it is as old as the universe itself. See you Sunday for A Winning Form...

Don’t let goals blind you. How does God want to show up in your life this year?

What do you want to see under the tree this Christmas? On the night that changed the world, Jesus offered us just one thing. No sermons, no healings, no feeding of the five thousand, no walking on water, no forgiveness, no justice – none of that! That comes later. But on the night Jesus was born we were presented with just one thing. That one thing was the foundation of life for Jesus, and it’s th...

Peace and quiet. It's a beautiful thing. Biblical peace is about so much more; it's about wholeness. But the journey to wholeness is not easy because it demands seeing the whole picture, which means seeing the things we don't want to see. Join us for All I Want For Christmas Is Peace.

I don't know anybody, especially Washingtonians, that doesn't want to achieve peak performance, do you? Here is the amazing thing, there is something so integral to the Christmas story that can move us forward toward our personal peak performance. When I realized that, I got so fired up for Christmas 2022. Learn what your peak performance depends on this Christmas.

Don't we all want the thrill of hope, the wonder and awe of the Christmas season? Wouldn't it be so awesome to encounter the Christ of Christmas this year? The Bible focuses special attention on a person, whose sole role is to prepare us to meet the Christ of Christmas. Our purpose is to prepare and when we do, special things happen. See you Sunday for All I Want for Christmas.

Biblical hope isn't like what you do before you blow out the candles on your birthday cake. It's way bigger and more secure than wishful thinking. In this message, find out exactly what it is, and where you can find it.

If someone asked you to explain Christianity in 11 words or less, could you do it? Join us for a message of what our faith is all about.

When it comes to serving people, good intentions are often not enough. How can we make an impact on our community that solves not only their spiritual needs, but physical needs? And not just for one moment, but in a way that is sustainable? The early church in Acts also struggled with these questions, and in this message we will unpack together the solution they discovered.

Imagine the difference we could make if we all came together to give, serve and love our community. You won't want to miss this year's Be Rich series.

I love the words to that Papa Roach song, "No, we're not nameless, we're not faceless. We were born for greatness." The powerful message behind the Book of Ruth is that we have a name. No human being is an anonymous object, we are all subjects. We are all people that are highly valued by Jesus and by all those who are His followers. The fact that you are a priceless treasure to Christ is the found...

What do Marvin Gaye, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Sexual Healing all have in common? Join us and find out.

When was the last time you had a dead car battery? No matter how much I try to will it to start, it’s just not going to happen until I partner with another power source. Join us as we talk about the partnership of Boaz and Ruth that has the potential to jumpstart your faith, your family, and your friendships.

You’ve probably heard that “actions speak louder than words,” but I tell you, “reactions speak even louder.” The way we react, especially to challenges or challenging people, says a lot about us, the kind of life we want to live, and the kind of faith we have. God wants you to have a strong faith rooted in HESED. Join us to learn how to harness your reactions.

Why do movies about total commitment make us cry? The number one movie of all time about love is, The Notebook. It is a story about total commitment. Have you seen the movie, Hachi? Wow, all I can say is wow. There were uncontrollable ugly tears in my house the night we watched Hachi. Your life and mine gets exponentially better the sooner we get into alignment with what truly inspires us. That's...

Is anxiety knocking at your door? Jesus has a better way! Join us Sunday for, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.

Haven't we all had that feeling that something good is about to happen? That's the book of Ruth. Something really, really good is about to happen, but not just for Ruth, it is for you too. The Bible reveals a pattern that leads to something awesome. Join us for, I Gotta Feeling.

Discover this key definition of God's character that consistently changes our faith, our families, and can even result in divine matches. Cultivating hesed not only puts you face-to-face with God but has the power to turn messes into miracles. Join us for this study on the book of Ruth.

Something very powerful happens when we embrace our God-given identity as the light of the world. In order to fully embrace this identity, it is essential that we build a very specific rhythm into our lives.

What does it look like to create a rhythm that goes beyond the busyness of doing all the things and helps build a Christ-centered legacy in the next generation, especially when having conversations about faith can be uncomfortable? And what's at stake if we don't? Join us to find out.