Grace River Church

What are you building your life on? Oftentimes we build our lives on good things such as our spouse, kids, and our careers. These aren't bad things but if we aren't careful we can turn a good thing into a bad thing when we make it a foundational thing. Join us this Sunday as we talk about the danger of building our life on people, when we ought to build our life on Jesus.

What you build your life on is important. There are so many foundational things that we could prioritize in our lives -- family, friends, and our career path. In Matthew 7, Jesus talks about a wise and foolish builder. The wise build their house on rock, while the foolish build their house on sand. Learn how to know if you are building your house on a firm foundation, so that when the storms...

When someone says they talk to God, they sound spiritual. But when someone says that they heard from God, they sound a little crazy.   In this teaching we will discover the importance of hearing from God and how prayer isn’t just all about us talking to him. A healthy prayer life is like a healthy conversation, which requires talking and listening.   In this teaching you will learn the 5...

When you pray, Humility is key. In this week's teaching, we are going to discover the heart of prayer and the attitude and approach we take when speaking to God in prayer.  You can pray two types of prayers -- Prayers that focus on changing you from the outside in or prayers that focus on changing you from the inside out .   God is only interested in hearing the prayers of thos...

We are starting a new sermon series called But When We Pray .  We will be looking at how Jesus taught us how to pray and what to do when we get a YES from God and how to react when we get a NO from Him! 

Every year we start the year with a " blank canvas" .  If we are honest, last year's canvas could have looked like a toddler got a hold of it and things got really messy.  This year we get a chance for a fresh start.   Join us for this online teaching to learn four commitments we need to make in the new year.  This teaching will help us take some healthy steps in the...

What if you were known for the biggest mistake you ever made? Nobody remembers you for your career, your accomplishments, or any kind of difference you’ve ever made. All anybody remembers about you is the one big moment you failed. As we continue our series, we find the Innkeeper, from the Christmas Story, in this exact spot. He had been taught his entire life to expect a Messiah to come...

Mary was an ordinary girl that God used in an extraordinary way.  She had the job of carrying, giving birth to, and raising Jesus.  The big question is why did God use her?   In this teaching we will learn the characteristics of the kind of person God uses and how no matter who you are, what you have done or where you have been God wants to use you!

The story of Christmas is the start of the greatest story ever told.  Inside the story there are back stories of men and women who we share more in common with than you may think.   This weekend we kick off our Christmas series “Christmas Stories”. We will be exploring the back stories of some of the real-life characters and how they trusted God even in unexpected circumstances. &nb...

This week we are going to look at what our response to God's faithfulness should be. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus thanking Him for rescuing her brother Lazarus.  We will learn 3 principles from Mary's posture and how we too should posture our lives in a way to show gratitude to God for all He has done for us.

Have you ever asked God to do something, and it didn’t happen?  More than likely, it left you wondering if He is real, or if you had done something that made Him not want to answer.  In this teaching from John 11, we are going to learn that in most cases it's not about what we have done. God wants to do something in us, before he does something through us. You will be encouraged to...

Man Born Blind If God is a loving God, then why would He let _________ happen? As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”John 9:1-2 We look at our problems as a crisis. God looks at them as an opportunity. 3 “It was not because of his sins or his pare...

Trusting God is way easier said than done. In this teaching in John 6, we learn why sometimes it's difficult to do what God asks us to do.  We will explore why some follow Jesus close, and others keep a safe distance, and how when we decide to fully surrender to him, we find fulfillment and containment.

Woman at the Well 2 Kinds of people will relate to this story. Those who feel distance between yourself and God Those who feel distracted from what God wants them to do What are you chasing that you are convinced will satisfy you? Jesus knows where you are thirsty. Learn how to help yourself and others. If you feel distant from God, go all in on Jesus. If you feel distracted, run back to the missi...

I’m Protected Every day we are in a battle. In Ephesians 6, we learn who our enemy really is and how to be Battle Ready against his strategies and schemes.

I’M Decisive Have you ever been at a crossroads and struggled making decision.  Decisions can be so difficult especially when the stakes are high.   In this week's teaching, we will cover how you can know the will of God and have the courage to do the will of God.

Each of us has different natural gifts, talents, and passions. But if you put your faith in Christ, you also have a spiritual gift. And that gift is a key to understanding the unique calling that God has on your life.  In this teaching you will learn how to know your gift, grow your gift, and use your gift.

We all battle something within ourselves—insecurity, anxiety, addiction, fear. And when we let these things fill us, we become vulnerable to temptations that can hurt us. However, when we’re filled with the Spirit, we can face the battles of life and accomplish far more than we could ever ask for or imagine.

Sin, no matter how small in our own eyes, separates us from a holy and perfect God. So, where does that leave us? So, what is the answer? Through Christ, we are no longer separated from God. In Him, we are saved from our sin and made alive again.

Have you ever felt powerless to fight the battles that life throws your way? We often feel hopeless in these moments. In this teaching you will learn how to find power and strength for your current battle and the battles ahead of you!

We all face battles. Battles at work, home and school. The biggest battles we face are with ourselves. The feelings of anxiety, contentment and insecurity are overwhelming. In this week’s teaching we will uncover what our true identity is and how we can live in that truth every day.

In the gospel of Luke, we read about the plentiful harvest and the limited number of laborers. JJ Alderman, a missionary in West Africa, walks us through Luke 10 and provides insight into what God is doing with the harvest of West Africa. He teaches that the harvest is plentiful, it’s a priority, and he urges the need for prayer. He also explains the price, provision, plan, and praise of the harve...

We are not designed to do life alone. Church is more than just a building that you drive to. It’s a movement you choose to be a part of. In this sermon we will be discovering what created the movement that is the church today, and how we cannot only go to church, but be the church.

We all want our lives to make a difference. In this teaching we will discover the secret to living a significant life that can out last any amount in a bank account, any status you could achieve, and any amount of applause you could receive. Join us Sunday and learn how to leave a legacy.

There are a lot of opinions about how to solve problems today. One of the biggest issues we face is how to disagree well. In your marriage, at work, with friends, and with family, disagreements are going to happen. In this teaching, we will give you the key on how to disagree well and still be able to thrive in these relationships.