Grace & Peace Presbyterian

In many ways, life is like a riddle. We are born into a world that leaves us searching for answers about meaning, purpose, and happiness. We all have experiences and intuitions that tell us we were made for something more, but we often feel like we're wandering in the dark. How do we find answers to the ultimate questions of life? Acts 17 takes us on a journey into the heart of life's deepest ques...

This week, we'll explore key stories of individuals who have shaped the Church—both in history and still today. We begin with Paul's second missionary journey in Acts, where people encounter God in unexpected ways. We see the fulfillment of promises made long ago, the fruition of Jesus' words reaching the ends of the earth, and the unstoppable ways in which God accomplishes His purposes. Through G...

How do you feel when you hear the words "conflict," "disagreement," and "debate"? Probably not too excited! The Acts of the Apostles, however, shows us how conflict and debate are signs of health in the church when we engage in them in the way Christ intended. Acts displays conflict in a new light and points a way forward for healthy and productive debate in the church. In Acts 15, we see the chur...

Have you ever faced or witnessed opposition to the Gospel? As we continue in our study of the Book of Acts, we will read about Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey, and see that they experienced a fury of opposition and persecution for sharing the Good News of Christ. We will also see that the Spirit enabled them to be bold and resilient, because when the world is against you, it often mean...

Pop quiz: Who's the main character in Acts - Peter, Paul, or the Church? Answer: None of them. It's the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit so dominates the book that some theologians have suggested that we call it Acts of the Holy Spirit, not Acts of the Apostles. It is the Holy Spirit who works in and through the Church to take the gospel to the ends of the Earth; the same Holy Spirit who is STILL at w...

Last week we started a new sermon series called To the Ends of the Earth. It's a study of Acts 9-28. There Luke records the apostles bearing witness to the words and deeds of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit to the ends of the Earth. God began this work two thousand years ago, and he is continuing this work today! We live in the next chapter of this story, Acts 29 if you will! As we stud...

What is your purpose? What is my purpose? How do I find my purpose? What is the purpose of the Church, including Grace & Peace? These are common questions we all ask, because we were created to live for a purpose. Without purpose, we lose meaning, direction, and hope. Thankfully, the Bible gives us many powerful answers to these important questions! One of the best places to find answers to those...

Have you ever been asked to pay for something that you already owned? I think we can agree that this would feel pretty backwards. In our passage this week from Matthew 17:24-27, we encounter Jesus being asked to pay a tax for the very Temple that belonged to Him. The religious leaders wanted Jesus to pay the Temple tax like everyone else, but Jesus knew something that they didn't: sons of the King...

Have you ever seen a sneak preview of a great movie before it was released? Or tasted a delicious meal before it officially went on the menu? Or listened to an incredible song before the album was live? In each of these moments, you are getting a glimpse of something wonderful that will soon be revealed to the world. The transfiguration of Jesus Christ is the ultimate glimpse-behind-the-curtain mo...

As we approach Easter, we will focus on essential Christian doctrines that shape the Christian faith and the life of a follower of Jesus - scripture, faith, grace, confessing Christ and following Christ. These truths will challenge our heads, hearts, and hands as we seek to worship Jesus in our context. We encourage you to prepare your heart for worship by reading and meditating on these passages....

Worship Info for February 23, 2025 Text: Ephesians 6:10-24 Title: Standing Firm in Christ C.S. Lewis once wrote the following about human beings: "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them." Which one of those extremes best describes...

Ephesians 6:1-4 Parenting in Christ

This week, Pastor Shane will continue with us in our study of Ephesians and teach us about God's design for marriage. We will see what mutual submission for mutual edification means and how living together in this way blesses us and honors God. Whether single, married, divorced or widowed, this passage of Scripture has life and growth for each of us as we ponder Jesus' love for us as His bride.

This week as we continue our study of Ephesians, Pastor Shane will discuss what it means to turn away from our past life of death and darkness and walk in God's light. As we live out obedience that flows from our changed nature, the Holy Spirit works in us to bear fruit and illuminate the world around us. Pray with us this week that He would be working in our midst to transform our lives with radi...

When someone asks you who you are, what do you say? Do you identify yourself by your profession or your stage of life? Do you talk about what you do? Maybe you identify with certain character traits or things you're passionate about? Would other people identify you by the same things? Or would they say something else? As we start a brand new year, let's consider our identity and who God says we ar...