GracePoint Church

On Easter we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus. Without this victory over death, there would be no hope for any of us. Following the biblical narrative, before Jesus ascended into heaven, He commissioned His followers to "carry on" His work--which was to develop others into disciples...followers...apprentices of Jesus. However, right after that they are charged to "baptize them in the name of t...

Join us for a time of celebrating the single greatest act of all time…the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is the story that changed everything. It’s the promise and hope that Jesus overcame death and lives forever, and so can we! We rejoice in Jesus’ power over death and the hope of all things made new. I hope you can join us as we celebrate together!

Good Friday is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus, and we reflect on Jesus bearing the weight of our sin through suffering and perfect love. Join us for a short service as we ponder the weight of His love for us…a love that would lead Him to the greatest sacrifice of all time. 

Being part of a community is a basic human need. Unfortunately, most people do not belong to a positive community. Even Christians who attend church regularly most often do not feel as though they are part of a close-knit community. They are missing the most valuable spiritual resource God provides for us. God intended for us to join our hearts to love one another and serve those who need the love...

We've been told in our culture that, "MORE MONEY MEANS MORE HAPPINESS!" Most of us are waking up to the reality that we were fed a lie. But there is great news. Jesus gives us a vision of where true, rich and deep happiness comes from. One of the things that Jesus is famous for is turning our vision of the “good life” on its head. He said things like, "The last will be first and the first will be ...

What does it mean to be a witness? The definition says, "An individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a person who gives evidence." But what does it mean to be a witness for Jesus? How do we do it, what does it look like and where should we do it? We'll explore these questions and more as we look at the Practice of Witness!

In an increasingly distracted and noisy world, we need solitude more than ever. The practice of solitude mimics Jesus’ rhythm of retreat and return. Retreat from people and distractions to be with God, in order to return to community in love and service. I have no doubt that most of us crave a little time in the quiet places. Come join us Sunday as we continue exploring the Practices of Jesus.

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but the only "hunger pains" I have ever really felt have come from overeating. The thought of "not eating" can stress me out. In fact, I often think about what's for lunch while I'm eating breakfast! I'm all for feasting. But fasting? Fasting is one of the most essential and powerful of all the practices of Jesus and, arguably, the single most neglected one in the mo...

We've spent much time exploring how to take a deep dive into the fulness of being a follower of Jesus--a disciple--an apprentice. Of late, we have unpacked the things that Jesus did like pray, spend time alone and practice the sabbath. In sabbath we stop--rest--delight. It is a good day. The best day of the week. But there is one more critical part of a sabbath day. It's a day of WORSHIP. As you c...

Dan Allender in his book on Sabbath said, "The Sabbath is an invitation to enter delight. The Sabbath, when experienced as God intended, is the best day of our lives." Whoa! Who doesn’t desire that? As you look around your world, do you notice how tired, fearful angry people tend to be? The Bible teaches us that life was never meant to be this way. The practice of sabbath brings back the joy of de...

Have you ever thought about your deepest longings? What does your soul ache for the most? If you're like me, you'd love to have a little peace, slower pace and rest as you navigate the up and down cycle of this fallen world. Theologians would tell us that getting in touch with those longings is the beginning of the spiritual journey...because, at the core, what we most long for can only be satisfi...

Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week! In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. We hope you'll join us as we explore the treasure we have in Sabbath!

Most Christians take their relationship with God for granted; after all, "We are saved by grace, and there is nothing left to do, right? I am A OK with God. Or am I?" Your conversations with God are the most authentic measure of your relationship with Him. Those conversations are what we commonly call prayer. But prayer is anything but common. Join us as we dive into the Practice of Prayer.

"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you." - Psalm 37:5 God invites us to trust Him not with part of our life, but with EVERYTHING. How does that statement resonate with you? Does it evoke fear and uncertainty or does that invitation draw you in toward God and give you a sense of peace? This week, we will unpack the invitation to Trust God with our EVERYTHING. Join us...

Following Jesus is an entire life’s pursuit. It is not just an event on a Sunday, but a way of life in community around the teachings of Jesus. To practice the way of Jesus is to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus, and put his teachings into practice in all aspects of your life. As we live this way, we are transformed from the inside out. We believe this kind of deep, authentic, and radical change of ch...

Picture a shepherd in your mind. If you’re like most 21st-century Westerners, you most likely have a picture of Jesus in a white robe and blue sash with a glowing complexion and flowing locks of hair carrying a sheep on His shoulders. This is far from the reality of shepherding in Jesus’ day. Imagine living among sheep day in and out. Sleeping on the dusty ground at night. Never showering. Chasing...

Did you know that there are close to 200 "names" for Jesus in the bible? Every one of them is packed with meaning. At Christmastime we often hear the name, "Emmanuel" which means "God with us." How great to know that Jesus is God's Presence right here on earth--WITH US. During Christmas at GracePoint we're going to take a look at a few of those names and celebrate all that God has "given" to us as...

We live in the age of self-help, therapy, and technique-obsession. Deep down, we all know we're broken and need to change. The question is, How? This week we begin our in depth look at the "how" of transformation. Through teaching we get a vision of the good life. Through practice, we align our loves and longings with those of Jesus.

The thought of being like Jesus and doing what He did is so challenging. After all, He was perfect. But Jesus gets us. He understands we live in a fallen world and that we will “wrestle” with being an apprentice. As we practice the way of Jesus…we begin to understand His teaching, we cultivate healthy habits and engage in godly community. We begin to look more and more like Jesus. Then doing what...