Grace River Church

The Book of James is a book that gives wisdom for everyday faith.  In James 3 we learn that our words have the power of life and death (not a surprise, right?).  In this message we’ll learn to speak words of life & guard ourselves from words of death and in doing that experience the incredible power and impact we can have.

How do you know that your faith is alive and growing?  In this sermon, you will learn how to have the kind of faith that is growing and producing something that will outlast you and your own lifetime.  When your life is producing spiritual fruit, you will find freedom, discover your purpose, and have real faith.

How to get through what you are going through in life is hard. What you do with your faith during the difficult seasons of life is really important.   In this week's teaching, you will learn why we go through what we go through and how you can get through the valleys in life. This teaching will help you with whatever life circumstances you may be walking through. 

We are exploring the profound truth that 'You Matter to God.' We will be looking at the parable of the lost sheep in in Luke 15. This story vividly illustrates God's pursuit of us, boundless forgiveness, and the joy He finds in each of us. Whether you're feeling distant from God or seeking a deeper connection, this message is for you. 

Everyone has a next step to take. In this sermon Pastor Chris will help you identify the barriers to spiritual growth and help you discover the keys necessary to live out your faith.

All month long we have been learning about God’s pursuit of us, but it’s not a one-way street. We are called to pursue Him and when we do it changes everything! Join us this weekend as we discover what that pursuit looks like.

God is pursuing us every day. No matter how distant God may feel, He wants a relationship with you. In this teaching Chris Highfill gives three key life-lessons from the Hosea.  God’s pursuit of us is not just a story for someone else. It’s your story.  

As life hits, we get caught up pursuing all sorts of things that we think will bring happiness, contentment, real life, but it feels like we’re always chasing the dangling carrot in front of us and always coming up short. In this message we’ll discover the formula for experiencing the life that God made us to experience.

Join us this Sunday as we begin a brand new series:  Pursue.  This week we’ll look at an obscure account in the Bible about a Prophet and a Prostitute and discover that it has much to say about God’s love for us & you’ll be encouraged by what He wants for your life.

The last two weeks we have learned why rest is important. Join us this week as we dive into  what  you can do to find rest mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. In our hectic world, achieving rest might seem impossible, but we will learn that God assures us that it's within reach.

Our lives are so busy, and we are trying to find the perfect work/life balance, but what if it’s not about finding balance but leaning into what’s most important?  God wants to not only give us rest but teach us something that can help us live with a rhythm of rest that can bring real joy, peace and freedom.

Did you know that God wants you to enjoy your life?  It’s actually His will for you to enjoy relationships, to be free of anxiety, and to live a life full of joy.  We like to run our lives fast and hard, leaving us feeling like we are running on empty. In this week's teaching, we will help you find rest for your soul.  

Every family has issues, such as struggles from the past and difficulty in the present. There is always a challenge we are facing.   In this week's teaching, we will discover 3 truths that are foundational for a healthy family. No matter what you are going through, this sermon will help you take a next step! 

How will our generation leave a legacy that lasts? In this sermon, we will discuss how God calls us to influence those who will be here after us. How can we create more disciples by following Jesus and loving those around us?

LOVE AND MARRIAGE Relationships can be beautiful, but they are also messy.  In this message, we explore two crucial shifts that can bring more beauty to our most intimate of relationships.

In this message, you will hear about divine encounters that we experience in our lives -- through Scripture, through other people, and even through Baptism.

In a world where unity is rare, we need a church that can step up and fight for unity! Join us this Sunday as we discover how we can be unstoppable as we look to the early church in Acts 2 as a model for unity. 

The church is not a building you drive to. It's a movement you choose be a part of, that is helping people meet, know, and follow Jesus! The church is only as alive as the people who are a part of it. So how do we personally build the kind of faith that will make the church unstoppable?  In this week's teaching, we will discover the keys to building this kind of faith. 

Easter is the single greatest and most significant moment in Human History.  What difference does it make in your own life?  Because of an empty grave we can be forgiven for our past, we have power for our present, and we have hope for the future. 

Everyone has a different journey to Jesus.  We all have experienced barriers that keep us from taking a next step. In this week's teaching, we will look at Mark 2 and how the faith of four friends changed everything. You will learn the keys to living an extra ordinary life! 

Life is full of battles and blessings. In this week's teaching, you will learn how adversity not only can grow your faith but also the faith of others. Through the story of a prison break in Acts 16 we see what can happens when we show others the gospel.

If we want to experience an "extra ordinary" life it means lining up our life with God’s mission.  But it’s not as daunting as it sounds.  Often, it simply means inviting others to “come and see” so they can experience it for themselves.

We all want to live a life that is significant.  The pursuit of success, financial freedom, great friendships, and just overall health.  here is a missing piece in all of us and that is the need to know what we are doing matters.   In this week's teaching, we will help you understand the two things everyone needs to live an extra ordinary life. 

Truly Toxic Traits  How to identify a toxic person:  Chronically negative   Controllers  Charmers   3 questions for you to reflect on:  Is there anything within me that is toxic? Is there a relationship in my life that is toxic? Do my words build up or do they tear down?

We’ve all been hurt by someone else and forgiving often seems impossible.  But when we live with unforgiveness, we’re imprisoned to the past.  Freedom is forged in forgiveness and in this message we’ll learn the steps we need to take to experience freedom and deal with our Unfinished Business.