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In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Paul admonishes the Christians in Thessalonica to abstain from sexual immorality. The post Acquiring a Spouse appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Acts 6:8 through 7:60 we see Stephen giving a lengthy summary of redemptive history, subtly turning the charges brought by his accusers back upon their own heads. The post Stephen’s Speech appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Mark 7:31-37, we see Jesus heal a man who is deaf and dumb in the Decapolis, fulfilling the prophecies of Isaiah 35. The post The One Who Has Made All Things Well appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Isaiah 55 is a passage of great hope and encouragement, held out to those who long for freedom from sin and the fullness of life found only in Jesus Christ. The post Come, Everyone Who Thirsts appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Drawing from a selection of passages from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Scott Parrish exhorts fathers to Godly living and Biblical Masculinity, drawing from the examples of Joseph, the father of Jesus. The post Joseph, A Righteous Man appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Scott Parrish explores the theme of love in the gospel and epistles of John, starting in John 13:34-35. The post Walking Together in Love appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we find a very familiar passage to many of us where Paul exhorts Timothy to remain faithful to the simple Gospel truth he was raised on, in contrast to the false teachers who invent new doctrines to tickle the ears of their followers. The post Stick with the Scriptures appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Revelation 3:1-6, we read the letter from Jesus to the church at Sardis. It is a solemn reminder to us to remain vigilant and active in love and good works, lest we fall under a similar condemnation. The post Sardis: The Dying Church appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Michael MockText: Philippians 3:12-16Title: Pressed into Perfection Because Jesus Christ has made us his own, we exhaust our Spirit-given energy in hot pursuit of perfection. Outline: The post Pressed Into Perfection appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In a selection of passages from John and 1 John, Scott Parrish explores the idea of walking in the Light. The post Walking in the Light Together appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In 2 Timothy 2:20-26, Paul uses a metaphor of vessels of gold, silver, clay and wood to describe people, but there is some disagreement amongst scholars about whom Paul is speaking and exactly what he means. Pastor Vitaliy attempts to shed some light on this difficult passage. The post Useful Vessel in the House of God appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Hebrews 4:14-16, the author speaks of Christ as our great high priest and the confidence we can have to approach God in supplication because of Christ’s intercession on our behalf. The post Our Confidence in Christ appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In John 21:1-14, we see Jesus third appearance to his disciples following his resurrection. By this time, we might expect them to be excited and eager to spread the gospel, yet instead we find them returning to their former life as fishers of fish. The post Jesus Revealed appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In 2 Timothy 2:1-7, we see Paul’s charge to his child in the faith, Timothy, to re-commit himself to the preaching of the gospel in the face of persecution, especially in light of Paul’s own dire situation as his final imprisonment leading up to his death. Paul encourages Timothy to be strengthened by grace. The post Grace-Empowered appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a parable of a vineyard owner and day laborers which serves to pit our sense of fairness against grace. The post Sola Gratia appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In John 20:1-9, we see Simon Peter and John race to the tomb upon hearing Mary’s news that Jesus’ body is missing. As we have come to expect, the disciples fail to understand what has happened… until the lights turn on for John, and he begins to grasp the truth in faith, without seeing the risen Lord. The post Easter’s Footrace appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In John 12:12-19, we see the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. As we draw out the meaning of this event, it is clear that the people in the crowd misunderstood Jesus’ mission and purpose in coming to Jerusalem publicly, The post The Meaning of Palm Sunday appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In John 3:1-15, we meet Nicodemus: a Pharisee who stands out from his peers in that he seems to be genuinely seeking answers and not looking to entrap Jesus, and yet fails to understand because he has not yet been born again. The post Jesus and Nicodemus appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Luke 8:4-15, we read the parable of the Sower and the four types of soil which cause us to reflect on our own hearts and repent on the things that keep us from being fruitful. The post The Parable of the Sower appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In the opening lines of Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we read the words of a man who knows he is about to die for his faith, commending his protege to continue the work in the face of opposition. The post Last Will & Testament appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Revelation 2, we read the letter from Jesus to the church in Thyatira, where it was difficult to make a living without belonging to a guild, and guild membership was intimately related to the worship of the patron god of the guild. This put many Christians in an awkward position, and some compromised. The post Thyatira: The Tolerant Church appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Revelation 2:12-17, we read the letter sent to the church at Pergamum, where Satan’s throne is and where Satan dwells. We share much with the context of the church in Pergamum, and the words to them are equally relevant to us today. The post Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Hebrews 12:12-17, the author admonishes his readers to live holy lives and calls out a number of specific sins to be watchful for in the church. The post Run With Holiness appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Paul addresses the relationship of Christian employees to their employers. The post Living Under a Yoke appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In Genesis 3 we see the fall of Man, and Matt Balocca walks us through the errors of Eve and Adam, the triumph of the second Adam in his hour of temptation, and how we should respond to temptation. The post The Fall appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).