Graceland Church

In this message, Pastor Nate explores the biblical foundations of identity as part of the  “God’s Design”  series, specifically addressing the topic of gender. Drawing from  Genesis 1:26-28 , he emphasizes that  gender is not a social construct  but a biological and spiritual reality determined by God. Pastor Nate explains that God created humanity in His image as  male and female , two distinct a...

In this message, Pastor Nate launches a difficult sermon series on “God’s design,” beginning with the crucial topic of  identity . He addresses controversial cultural issues, emphasizing the biblical truth that  rules and boundaries are good  for human flourishing and pointing out that everything flows from whether identity is  God-determined or self-determined . The message challenges the cultura...

Based from Proverbs 4:23, Pastor Nate stresses the necessity of guarding one's heart with all vigilance, as it is the moral, spiritual, and executive center from which all of life—including values, words, and actions—flows. Challenging the culture's emphasis on "follow your heart" or expressive hyperindividualism, Pastor Nate asserts that living a life of spiritual victory requir...

Pastor Ryan’s explores the "upside down nature" of life and faith, contrasting common expectations (like suppressing emotion or assuming success breeds confidence) with the truth that reality often works in reverse. Focusing on the arrival of King Jesus in Luke 2:1-7, Pastor Ryan highlights how this event demonstrated both God's sovereignty and Jesus's profound humility. God’s su...

Pastor Nate preaches from Isaiah 9:1-7, emphasizing that while humanity faces despair and uncertainty, God has provided hope. He warns against trusting in human solutions during turbulent times and urges reverence for God alone. This message unveils the King, who is both a child born (humanity) and a son given (deity), known by the names Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Pri...

In the final sermon of the "Something's Happening" series, Pastor Nate addresses the urgency of evangelism through the command to see people as Jesus does . Focusing on Matthew 9:9-13, the message explores Jesus' call to Matthew, a tax collector who was widely hated and deemed politically, religiously, and socially unacceptable. Jesus moved towards Matthew, demonstrating that tru...

In this message, Pastor Nate draws upon John chapter 16 to explore Jesus's teaching that His own departure was actually "to your advantage". This advantage is the sending of the Holy Spirit, who is described as the Helper, Advocate, Counselor, and Guide. Pastor Nate presents four key aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work: He will bring good, bring conviction (of sin, righteousness, and j...

Join Pastor Tony for the "Something's happening" sermon series as he dives into Theological Renewal , the process of continually rediscovering who God truly is, using Nehemiah 8 as his foundational text. He defines theological renewal as rediscovering God, which results in renewed worship, mission, and holiness, stressing that this process is necessary to prepare for and foster reviv...

Pastor Nate, continues the series "Something's Happening" by exploring a characteristic—confession and repentance of sin—that has historically been present when God performs miraculous work in a church or region. Drawing primarily from James chapter 4, verses 1-10, Pastor Nate emphasizes that confession and repentance are integral to following Christ and, when rooted in the belief of...

Pastor Ryan unpacks the topic of prayer, arguing that "prayer changes us and God uses us to change the world" . Drawing on the Disciples' Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, this message focuses on seeing who God is—as Father, King, Giver, and Savior—to rightly understand our identity in Christ (e.g., child, worshipper, servant, beneficiary, sinner). The sermon addresses the common feeling tha...

Pastor Nate delves into the central truth that it's all about Jesus . Drawing primarily from Luke 24:13-35, the message uses the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus to illustrate how the entire Bible points forward to the person and the work of Jesus . Pastor Nate emphasizes that Jesus must be our anchor, preventing us from drifting from what is true and right, and reveals how seein...

Pastor Nate confronts the “very dire and very serious” reality that all humanity is spiritually dead and under God’s judgment. He explores how every person once walked in trespasses and sins, following the course of the world. However, the message pivots on the gospel’s two-word summary:  “But God” . Because of His great mercy and love, God intervenes in this otherwise hopeless situation, bringing...

Join Pastor Tony as he continues walking through the book of Ephesians, examining Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 . The core message challenges listeners to recognize that God offers everything, and believers must not settle for a shallow faith . Paul, writing from prison, prays for the church to go deeper, specifically asking for the spirit of wisdom and the revelation of knowledge of God....

Pastor Nate explores the spiritual blessings promised in Ephesians 1:7-14. The message is structured around two key ideas: "redemption realized" and "fullness ahead" . Redemption is realized because believers receive the forgiveness of their trespasses through Jesus’ blood , a complete and final cancellation of the debt, granted according to the riches of his grace . The second...

Join us for the beginning of a 10-week study through the Book of Ephesians, starting with the first six verses. Pastor Tony explores the “big idea” that we have a good Father, the orchestrator of our salvation. We celebrate the greatness of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and examine Paul’s beautiful letter to the church he loved deeply in Ephesus. The text reveals how God blessed us wi...

Pastor Nate unpacks Psalm 86:8-12, calling listeners to "Come and worship the greatness of God" . He emphasizes that committing to Jesus in today's antagonistic culture requires immense courage, especially for the younger generation, noting that 90% of Christians make their decision before age 18. The message highlights God's incomparable, unique, and majestic nature, urging us t...

Pastor Nate encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with God, emphasizing that  God’s ways supersede human ways  and that aligning one’s heart with Jesus brings joy and delight. It delves into the Malachi passage, where God calls the “children of Jacob” to  return to Him, repent, and restore their relationship , rebuking their past disobedience, particularly regarding their quality o...

Pastor Nate shares an update on the  “Taking Ground campaign,” aiming for $3.5 million  to advance their mission, with a special offering planned for September 14th. In his sermon, “Eternal Impact, Not Empty Living,” Nate challenges listeners to  anchor their lives to what truly matters , warning against  covetousness and greed  which can become a functional “god” in one’s life. Drawing from Luke...

Pastor Ryan challenges listeners to cultivate  authentic generosity , revealing how easily our actions can diverge from our stated beliefs, much like his own experience during a tornado warning. He highlights sobering statistics showing that many practicing Christians, despite believing in biblical giving, do not consistently demonstrate generosity. Drawing from 2 Corinthians chapter 9, Ryan outli...

Pastor Nate draws from Matthew 6:19-24 and confronts the profound truth that  money is a window into your soul . Discover why it’s a  theological impossibility to serve both God and money  simultaneously, and how our love for possessions, rather than money itself, often blinds us spiritually. This sermon urges us to  reorient our lives and re-evaluate our affections , recognizing that earthly trea...

In this insightful sermon, Art unpacks Jesus's Parable of the Talents , offering profound lessons to revolutionize how we view and manage our money today. Learn what it truly means to "be ready" for Jesus's return by recognizing that God is the owner and we are merely managers of the significant resources He has entrusted to us. Art emphasizes our accountability for stewarding Hi...

Pastor Nate offers a comprehensive summary of recent church developments and explores characteristics of spiritual movement evident throughout Christendom's history and currently within their congregation. A foundational theme is the paramount importance of trust in all relationships, especially with God, which Pastor Nate elaborates as encompassing integrity, character, wisdom, and competency...

In this sermon, Pastor Tony concludes the 28-week series on Genesis, shifting focus to John 1 to illustrate  God’s unwavering control and sovereignty . He emphasizes the “theology of remembrance,” urging listeners to remember that  God is in control . Throughout the messy stories of Genesis—from creation and the fall, to Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, and the lives of Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph—t...

In this powerful message, Pastor Nate concludes the Joseph account , exploring the profound truth that "God keeps his promises" . Discover how Joseph's life, despite his brothers' evil intent, was sovereignly orchestrated by God "for good, to bring about that many people should be kept alive" . We delve into two foundational truths : first, the majestic nature of forgiv...

Pastor Nate discusses the sweetness of reconciliation , both between individuals and between humanity and God. Drawing from Genesis chapter 46, he explores Jacob's journey to Egypt and his long-awaited reunion with his son Joseph, whom he presumed dead. This reunion serves as a powerful illustration of the "sweetness" that comes from the restoration of broken relationships. Pastor Na...