GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 16:1-12. As Jesus' journey to the cross begins to take front stage, He is more and more concerned for His disciples. He sees a definite threat - not of political instability or changing culture but of the blindness of the human heart to see its sinfulness and His death as its only cure. Big Idea: Beware of your self-righteousness which blinds you to your o...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 15:29-39. Many people experience déjà vu when they read about the feeding of four thousand. Although this event is very similar to the feeding of five thousand, it reveals something new about Jesus - He is not only the hope of Israel but also the hope of the Nations. Big Idea: Jesus affords hope to all who acknowledge their incurable disease, including the...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 15:21-28. On the heels of Jesus’ encounter with the Jewish leaders who challenged Him, charged Him, and got offended at Him, Matthew presents a Gentile woman who seems to know more about Jesus than all of Israel. The Pharisees saw themselves as righteous; the woman sees herself as desperately ill and in need of great mercy. Big Idea: Faith that results in...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 15:1-20. True worship can only be offered by those who have a heart for Christ, being transformed by the work of the Spirit. Big Idea: Your worship is determined by who you are! Unless God changes your heart your worship is useless! Worship of a Faulty Theology (1-14) Worship of a Filthy Heart (15-20) Worship of a Faith full Worship (Gal 5:14/22-23)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Acts 8:26-40. The narrative of the Ethiopian eunuch is not about a man seeking God, but about God seeking a man. It illustrates how God fulfills the Great Commission by empowering ordinary people to preach extraordinary Christ to those perishing in their sins. Big Idea: God is determined to save sinners through ordinary people who preach Jesus Christ! A Divine Ini...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:13-21. Matthew records Christ's miracles to reveal not only the nature of the His Kingdom but also the nature of the King. These miracles reveal His true identity - He is the Christ, God with us! The record of His walking on water focuses our attention on His divinity, leading His disciples into greater faith. Big Idea: Trust Jesus fully even in impossi...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:13-21. Following the flashback of John's death, Matthew put the spotlight squarely on Jesus. Against the dark scenes of a bloodthirsty king Herod, we see a portrait of a compassionate, kind, and giving Christ, who’s concerned more for the wellbeing of others than His own. Big Idea: Jesus is a compassionate, resourceful, and all-satisfying Giver, so rece...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:1-12. When Herod the tetrarch hears about Jesus, it is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Jesus and to worship Him! Instead, he behaves just like his father, gripped with fear, not faith. Big Idea: The fear of man is so crippling, it causes us to do things we never thought we could do. Jesus’ Increasing Fame (1) Herod's Gripping Fear (2-12) Our C...

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from 1 Timothy 6:3-12. With all of the competing pulls for our attention and attempts to sway our focus, our responsibility as followers of Jesus Christ is to uphold and protect the whole body of truth, which at its core is the gospel of faith. Big Idea: The man of  God upholds and protects the body of truth. Embrace the truth of  the gospel (3-5) Practice godlin...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Luke 2:1-20. Many are well acquainted with the story of Christmas as recorded by Luke. What is the Christmas story all about? Big Idea: Christmas is a story of a big God who came as a humble Savior for the little, the common, and the fearful. Little People Like Us Must Remember That We Serve a Big God (1-5) Common People Like Us Must Remember that We Have Access t...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Luke 1:46-55. Why do we sing and what do we sing about this Christmas season? When the news broke to Mary that she would give birth to God's Son, she responded by singing about God’s greatness instead of her goodness. Big Idea: Rejoice in God because of who He is and because of what He has done! What God Did for Mary (46-50) What God Did for Us (50-53) What God Di...

A sermon by guest preacher Denis Gerasimov from Psalm 116. Big Idea: From Trials to Thanksgiving: What You Don’t Expect Hardships to Accomplish Increase Our Love for God (1-4) Remind Us of the Character of God (5-7) Display the Work of God (8-11) Produce Thanksgiving to God (12-19)

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Romans 8:35-39. We've come to the end of our journey through Romans 8. At the very end, we come to another profound promise for God's children: we will not be separated under any circumstances from God's love! Big Idea: Be convinced, the love of God will never let us go! A Threat to Love (35-36) A Triumph of Love (37) A Trust in Love (38)

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:31-34. Romans 8:31-39 is a great finale. It is a celebration of God. Paul's opening declaration of "no condemnation" brought full circle to "no separation." We are secure in Christ because God is on our side! Big Idea: Christian, God is for you and will always be for you because of His Son’s exonerating work. Nothing and Nobody will Overcome God’s Commitm...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:29-30. How can we be sure that all things work together for the believers' good and God's glory? Because of God's plan, which in these verses is described in five loaded words, intended by Paul and the divine author of Romans to bring us assurance and comfort. Big Idea: Christian, God has mapped out a plan to ensure that you will become like Jesus Christ....

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:28-29. Romans 8 is written to anchor our assurance that we will never be separated from the love of God. However, when going through suffering, we often question God's love and goodness toward us. Is there any good in suffering? Big Idea: Christian, be certain that God works all things for your good and His glory as He planned from eternity past to eterni...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:26-27. Romans 8 stresses that believers have great assurance because of the work of the Spirit in their lives. Verses 26-27 focus on the intercession of the Spirit for the believers - the Spirit within us takes our weak prayers and translates them into requests that are always heard and answered! Big Idea: Christian, the Spirit turns your weak prayers int...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Romans 8:23-25. When the Bible speaks about Christians living in hope, it does not suggest that their lives will be free of pain and suffering. It does not promise that God will spare us from all troubles. This text teaches that we will groan and we will suffer, but we will do it in hope. Big Idea: Keep your eyes on the future glory and you will endure present sufferi...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:18-22. Doesn’t our suffering suppress our hope of assurance? According to Paul, instead of extinguishing hope, suffering fuels hope. The Holy Spirit within us reminds us that we are destined for coming glory—a glory so great that it pales in comparison to our current suffering. Big Idea: Christian, your coming glory is greater than your current suffering!...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:14-17. If you’re a believer in Christ, you’re part of a healthy family whether you realize it or not - the family of God! You are a child of God by birth and adoption. In your regeneration, you received a new life; in your adoption, you received a new relationship. Big Idea: The believer in Christ is adopted and assured by the Spirit that he is a beloved...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:12-13. We have been set free to live for our Savior. When He set us free, God gave us His very self in the Person of the Holy Spirit, who deals with our sin since He is the ultimate sin-killer! Big Idea: The believer in Christ is indebted to God and enabled by His Spirit to put to death fleshly deeds. The Right Perspective: I Owe Sin Nothing! I Owe God Ev...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:9-11. What makes the ultimate difference in a believer's life? What sets those who are according to the flesh vs. those who are according to the Spirit? In verses 9-11, Paul writes that the Holy Spirit is the difference maker! Big Idea: The believer in Christ is sustained by the Spirit through sin and death! The Spirit Sustains You by Residing in You (9)...

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Romans 8:5-8 The whole world is divided into various camps and categories of people. But there are two distinct groups of people in the world: those of Flesh and those of the Spirit. At times, one can be confused who is who, but at the core, the difference between these groups is like the difference between a corpse and a newborn. Big Idea: Those who are in Christ Jes...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:3-4 What is the Gospel and what does it refer to? When Paul explains the gospel of Jesus he exclusively refers to the great works achieved by God! How is it possible for us to be set free, to be liberated from bondage to sin? The answer is given to us in some of the most glorious verses in the Bible, Romans 8:3-4. Big Idea: God took care of our sin and be...

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:1-2 The message of Romans 1-3 is clear: All mankind is guilty before God for their suppression of God's truth and worship of self. Therefore, their condemnation is just (3:8). Yet, in Christ Jesus we are set free with no fear of judgment! Big Idea: Recall your condemnation in Adam so that you might taste the sweetness of your freedom in Christ! Recall You...