GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Genesis 25-32. Big Idea: God provides grace to His people when they don't deserve it and makes them useful for His Kingdom. A Shameful Trade - Gen 25:21-34 A Stollen Blessing - Gen 27:18-30 An Underserved Promise - Gen 28:13-15 A Lesson from the Family - Gen 29:21-30 Jacob Becomes Israel - Gen 32:9-12

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Genesis 22:1-19. The main characters of Genesis 22 appear to be Abraham and Isaac, but in reality, the heart of the story is God – who provides a substitute sacrifice instead of Isaac. This is the essence of the message. Big Idea: God provided a Lamb as an offering so that you may live. God Challenges (1-10) God Provides (11-14) God Promises (15-19)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Peter 3:11-18. Christians must not only know that Jesus is coming back, but properly respond to His coming. Heaven is not just our final destination, but a present motivation. Big Idea: Beloved, let the future coming of Christ motivate the present conduct of your life! Stay Alert to Live Holy and Godly (11-14) Stay Diligent to Understand God’s Plan (15-16) Stay...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Peter 3:1-10. What does the Second Coming have to do with patience? Everything. In 2 Peter 3, Peter shepherds believers in the truth of God’s word and encourages them to remember Christ's Coming, even if it appears to be delayed because believing that He’s coming back has great implications for our lives. Big Idea: Beloved, don’t let Christ’s delayed coming lull...

A sermon by Kirill Belyakov from 1 John 5:19-21. Before we talk about what we must do as Christians, it is of the utmost importance for us to establish what defines us as Christians and the sort of foundation upon which we are to build our lives. Big Idea: Abide in the true God and worship Him in Spirit and truth. We know who we are... (The children of God) ... because we know and believe in true...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from James 1:1-8. The Christian life is filled with problems. They come uninvited and unexpected. Sometimes they come singly and sometimes in masses. They are inevitable. The question is, “What are we going to do about them?" Big Idea: We should regard trials as blessed opportunities to grow in our trust in God and His plan of salvation. Our Perspective in Trials Should be...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 20:29-34. The term "woke" or "wokeness" is primarily employed in the context of the social issues that surround us today. However, it is appropriate to ask whether we are "woke" in regards to the Gospel. Big Idea: Do you realize that you continually need Jesus to be your Savior and your Shepherd? Their Condition: Blind Beggars! (29-30) Their Cry: Have Merc...

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Ephesians 4:17-24. Faith in Jesus Christ is not an energy that is stored within us that automatically works out in godly living. Christian's faith is expressed in specific thinking and certain convictions that produce obedience. Big Idea: Christian, drop the lifestyle of those who are of the world, and instead live in accordance with your new identity in Chr...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 20:17-28. We live in an ambition world. Everyone wants to be a celebrity. But if you can’t be a celebrity, at least try to be next to one. As Jesus gives another horrifying prediction of His death, His disciples are not concerned about Christ but are angling for better seats in His kingdom. Big Idea: Christ’s cross is the pattern for our ambition: the outp...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 19:27-20:16. Generally speaking, when we do a good job, we expect appreciation. The problem arises when we bring this value system into our relationship with God. Does God owe us anything? Big Idea: Trusting God’s generosity leads to a life of contentment and sacrifice! God’s Generous Grace Can’t be Earned (19:27-30) God’s Generous Grace Must Lead to Gratitude...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 19:13-26. Following Jesus' discussion with the Pharisees, Matthew focuses on two other encounters. In the first, we see children who come to Him with nothing, and in the second, a man who comes with everything. Big Idea: Even the best of men can’t be saved apart from God’s merciful grace in Jesus. What Good Thing Shall I Do? (16-19) What Am I Still Lacking...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 19:1-12. As opposition against Christ grew stronger, the Pharisees tried to trap Him by raising the controversial issue of divorce. Instead of giving a direct answer, Jesus reproached them for distorting the Scriptures and misrepresenting God's intended purpose for marriage. Big Idea: Marriage is ordained by God not for self-seeking pleasure but for the Gl...

A sermon by guest preacher Tony Arnds from Ephesians 5:1-5. We are called to imitate God by loving Him and one another because God loved us and transformed us by giving us His new nature. What to Follow (1-2) What not to Follow (3-4) Why?

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:21-35. After Jesus instructed His disciples to be peacemakers and actively seek reconciliation with those who had wronged them, Peter felt compelled to ask Him, "How many times should I forgive someone who has offended me? Is there a limit to forgiveness?" In response, Jesus directly addressed Peter's question and proceeded to share a parable that conve...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:15-20. When someone in the church sins against you, how should you respond? According to Jesus, we should pursue them to make peace with them, not to punish them. Big Idea: When sin disrupts your relationships, be a peacemaker by humbly pursuing your fellow believers. Make Peace by Pursuing Your Brother (15-17) Make Peace by Relying on God’s Authority (...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:10-14. Jesus continues to teach His disciples that great value is placed on every single “little one” who trusts in Jesus, therefore, they must avoid looking down on one another. Big Idea: Each disciple of Christ is valuable to God and therefore deserves our respect and care. Do not despise any of Christ’s disciples: Because the Father Watches Over Each...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:5-9. Jesus continues to answer the disciples' question about greatness and emphasizes that since everyone enters the kingdom through Christ's merit, we should receive each other as equally great and not hinder anyone's faith in Christ. Big Idea:  Since faith in Christ gains you entrance into the kingdom, accept one another on the merits of Christ. Recei...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:1-4. Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew is initiated by a question posed by His disciples regarding the greatness in the kingdom. In His reply, Jesus reminded them of the values and priorities that characterize all who enter His kingdom and join the community of the saints, the church, beginning with the crown of them all, humility. Big Idea: Greatness...

A Resurrection Sunday sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Ephesians 1:15-23. What do you think is our greatest need today as Christians? Living in a culture that opposes God and all that He approves, what are we to be focused on the most? Big Idea:  Our greatest need as believers is to know God better! Know the Hope of God’s Calling (18a) Know the Glory of God’s Inheritance (18b) Know the Greatness of...

A Good Friday sermon by Yan Kislitsa from 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. Big Idea: We come to the Lord's Table as a sign of our union with Christ and communion with one another. When we come to the Communion Table, we should expect - 1. To be served by Christ 2. To be nourished by Christ 3. To grow in our faith

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:24-27. After another prediction of Jesus' death, Matthew, a former tax collector, tells a story about taxes and exemptions. The story includes interesting details and an extraordinary miracle that teaches us about being tax-exempt in the kingdom of Christ. Big Idea:  Jesus is the King’s Son who forgoes His rights and pays our ransom tax so rely on Him a...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:14-23. The questions surrounding our faith are many. In this passage, Jesus addresses what the "mountain-moving" faith looks like, and to our surprise, that faith is not big at all. He teaches that mountain-moving faith is not about its size, but about reliance on Him. Big Idea: The power for life and ministry is rooted in our complete reliance on Jesus...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:1-13. Jesus had just told His disciples about His identity and plan. He's going to Jerusalem to be crucified, and they're understandably discouraged. So in Matthew 17, Jesus reveals Himself to them in a unique way to build them up in the faith. ‍Big Idea: Our future experience of glory is rooted in the grief of our glorious Savior. A Vision of Glory (1-...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 16:21-28. What does "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me" mean? Is it about giving up worldly comforts and being ready to die for Jesus, or admitting your unworthiness and inability to save yourself, like admitting to being a criminal deserving of death? Big Idea: The hope of salvation is built on Jesus’ sacrifice alone and not on our own. The Nece...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 16:13-20. It's tempting to look around and wonder, "What hope does the church have in such a hostile world?" The answer to this question is found in Matthew 16. The church has great hope only because of her builder! Big Idea: Since Jesus is God and the only door into His Kingdom, the church must profess Him and proclaim Him! A Blessed Profession: Jesus is...