Grace River Church

Anxiety, worry, and fear can often leave us stuck in life.  How do we begin to break free?  In this message we’ll take steps to get unstuck from our fear by learning to focus on one key thing that can bring real freedom.

In this episode, Pastor Jacob shares a powerful message on finding freedom from guilt and shame. He unpacks the weight of guilt and shame, how Jesus removes it, and practical steps to live in the freedom Christ offers. Tune in for hope, encouragement, and a fresh start for 2025!

We often find ourselves stuck—in relationships, work, finances, or faith. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of two sons: one lost in rebellion and the other in self-righteousness. The older brother’s pride and resentment reveal how easily we can miss God’s grace while staying close to Him in appearance. Join us as we uncover three key lessons about pride, duty, and celebrating others, and learn ho...

Life has a way of leaving us stuck—relationally, professionally, financially, and spiritually. But in Luke 15, Jesus reminds us that no mess is too big for His miracle, and heaven rejoices when even one lost sinner comes home. Whether you feel far from God or just unsure of your next step, this week’s message will show how repentance, restoration, and God’s relentless love can help you get unstuck...

Join us as we explore how reflecting on God’s faithfulness fuels our lives with hope, grace, and generosity. From life-changing moments to everyday miracles, we’ll discover how remembering the past strengthens our present and future faith.

The Gift Week 4:  Presence Christmas is just around the corner and dreams of the perfect present are dancing in our heads, but the present you really need this Christmas is God’s presence.  His presence is a gift for us that reminds us we aren’t alone, that He understands, that our present doesn’t need to be our future, and that He loves you – yes you!  Join us for this message as we unwrap the gi...

JOY The Christmas season is filled with all the emotions, good and bad.  Christmas also offers us a gift, the opportunity to experience real joy.  The joy we uncover through the Christmas story can give us a joy not based on circumstances, temporary happiness, or our own pursuits, but instead on something much bigger, better, and longer lasting.  Join us for this message as we unwrap the gift of j...

The Gift of Hope  shows us that true hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a promise we can rely on. From the angels’ announcement to the shepherds to God’s unchanging Word, we’ll see how hope keeps us steady in life’s storms and focused on His faithfulness. This week, discover how choosing prayer, worship, and God’s truth can anchor your soul in Jesus, our true and certain hope.

Experience the Gift of Peace This Christmas 🎄 This Sunday at Grace River, we’re diving into the heart of the Christmas story with a message about  peace —a peace that transforms how we see God, ourselves, and others. In a season often filled with stress and chaos, discover how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers a gift that steadies us through life’s storms. Don’t miss this chance to unwrap the gi...

Overthinking steals your peace, but gratitude restores it. Learn how to shift from anxiety to thankfulness by focusing on who God is, what He has done, and the promises He’s made. This week, discover practical ways to embrace gratitude in every circumstance and find freedom in God’s gift of peace.

Upside Down Kingdom: Would You Rather Pretend or Be Yourself? Would you rather be true to who you are, or live for the approval of others? In the Upside Down Kingdom, Jesus invites us to live authentically—not for show, but with a heart truly focused on God. Join us this week as we explore the freedom in being real, how Jesus values our true selves over appearances, and what it means to live in th...

In the Upside-Down Kingdom of Heaven, true citizenship isn’t marked by power, pride, or prosperity but by humility, mercy, and a thirst for righteousness. Jesus calls us to live in radical contrast to the world's values, embracing poverty of spirit, mourning, meekness, and a commitment to peace—even when it brings persecution. Join us as we explore what it means to be citizens of Heaven, called to...

As the election nears, so many are filled with anxiety and fear about our future.  But as followers of Jesus our hope was never meant to be in a politician or a party.  So, how do we live in this polarized world?   Jesus has actually given us direction on this and we’ll explore that together in this series.

In our faith journey, we’re sometimes asked to give up what we love for something even better, like Mary did with her perfume. What may seem wasteful to some is actually a powerful act of worship. This sermon helps us think about what we can give to make a difference in our world and have a life that out lives us! 

Join us for our sermon series, "BEYOND," where we will explore how to be a church that extends beyond the walls of our building and the boundaries of our county. Together we'll jump into the call of Acts 1:8, empowering us to reach our region, nation, and the world with the love of Christ.

In this week's teaching, we will explore the incredible truth that salvation is a miracle. The message of the cross may seem foolish to some, but it is the power of God for those being saved. Come ready to embrace this amazing gift and recommit to living in His ways.

An “Even Now” Faith In this message, we’ll look at some people who were waiting on their miracle and thought Jesus was too late.  Maybe you’ve felt like that too.  But what if He’s doing things that you aren’t even aware of, or the miracle is just another day away?  What we’ll discover is that He has an even bigger miracle and it’s available to you, right now.

In this teaching we hear the story of a woman who suffered for twelve years and felt completely alone in a crowd. She reaches out to Jesus, showing that even a small amount of faith can bring big change. This story reminds us that God sees and cares for each of us, no matter our struggles. When we turn to Him, we find that He’s ready to welcome us and remind us that we truly matter.

Have you ever felt like miracles happen for everyone but you? In Luke 18, we see a blind beggar who cries out to Jesus in desperation, teaching us that God is waiting to perform miracles in our lives— it may be as simple as us making the ask.   Join us this week as we explore five powerful principles of prayer that can unlock the miracles you have been waiting on! 

In this week’s teaching we dive into how Jesus turns our failures into triumphs. Discover how God specializes in transforming our setbacks into comebacks and learn practical steps to prepare for the miracle you've been waiting for. Just as Jesus changed Peter’s failed fishing trip into a story of success, He’s ready to rewrite your story too.

God works miracles, He did in the bible and still does today. Sometimes when you watch the miracles play out in other peoples lives, it’s hard to understand why God is not doing the same for you. In this week's sermon we will discover what to do while you wait and why God may not do what you think he should do.

Join us as we wrap up our series on friendship with a powerful message about looking inward and becoming the friend God has called you to be. Discover how to love unconditionally, listen intently, speak truthfully, encourage faithfully, and forgive generously, all while following the example of Jesus' ultimate friendship.

In this series we’re talking about friendship.  We all need friends, but we also need a different kind of friend.  Spiritual friends.  Those friendships that will walk with you through life as you move in the same direction.  We see a model of these friendships in Acts 2 in the Bible.  These friendships can change everything for you and your family.

Extraordinary Friendships Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Ecclesiastes  4:9-10 How to Build Real Friendships It takes courage to build real friendships   Time, It’s an investment

Join us for the last week of Everyday Faith. This week we will learn that everyday faith in Jesus will require a fight! We will cover the essentials of what we battle with in life and how to be victorious no matter what life throws your way!