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When God said, "Thou shalt not steal," He gave us the right to own things. The 8th Commandment repudiates all man-made attempts to thwart ownership of private property. Ownership also paves the way for integrity, industry, and true generosity. By recognizing this God-given right, society can progress towards healthy success. Yet, no form of government can eradicate man's tendency tow...

This week, our Walk This Way series through Isaiah brings us to chapter 62, where Israel has been identified as forsaken and desolate. But just as with the Christian today, God's plans and promises had not expired.  He is looking for someone to use.  God wants to work, but ours is to identify, intercede and inspire.

A grateful heart can usher in the presence of God, causing great transformation and justice.  In this message preached the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Pastor Brad Wells explores Isaiah 63 and 64, where God's grandeur and power are on full display.  The grateful Christian can rejoice in mercy and safety amidst God's vengeance on the wicked.  What are three things you are thankful for?

Our Walk This Way series has revealed a new day, a new life, a new name, and a new victory.  Now, in Isaiah 65, God reveals His plan for a new creation.  But it all starts with the plea, "Behold me."  Pastor Brad Wells challenges listeners to respond rightly to God's plea, looking to Him and holding to hope.

Our Walk This Way series has revealed a new day, a new life, a new name, and a new victory.  Now, in Isaiah 65, God reveals His plan for a new creation.  But it all starts with the plea, "Behold me."  Pastor Brad Wells challenges listeners to respond rightly to God's plea, looking to Him and holding to hope.

The series through Isaiah brings us all the way to the closing chapter, where the heart of God is revealed.  As the Creator, He is not highly concerned with many of the assets that we think are necessary.  As mankind, we descend into confusion when we stray from His word.  But He stands ready to comfort those that return to Him. Pastor Brad Wells discusses these thoughts– God's Creation, God&#...

John was overwhelmed with despair– until he beheld the Lamb as it had been slain!  In turning his eyes to Jesus, he found One that was worthy and able.  Likewise, we can find peace and satisfaction, even in a troublesome world, when we look to the One Who is worthy– exclusively, exceedingly, eternally worthy. This Bible study was taught by Pastor Brad Wells at GraceWay's weekly Thursday evenin...

Ironically, the celebration of the Prince of Peace can be the least peaceful time of the year.  Pressure from family and friends, expectations, and financial pressures can rob us of the gift of divine peace.  In this message, Pastor Brad Wells outlines the steps to knowing peace– eternal, internal, and external.

Should a Christian being led by God set goals?  Is goal-setting in opposition to God's sovereignty? Pastor Brad Wells explains what the Bible says about the purpose of goals in the life of a Christian in this New Year's message.  God has something for each of us to do, and He has given us a brand new year in which to do it.  "So run, that ye may obtain!"

Salvation is just the beginning of the Christian's story.  God has provided innumerable assets for daily victorious living!  Pastor Brad Wells continues through I Peter 1, exploring the plan, process, and privilege that is salvation.

Few things are as disheartening as failing to reach a significant goal.  But in our efforts to walk with God, He gives a powerful, blessed hope that can make all the difference.   When combined with good habits, this hope can strengthen the Christian to continue pressing toward the mark.  Pastor Brad Wells uses the acronym HOPE to teach these Biblical steps for success: hear, obey, prioritize, eli...

On this anniversary of GraceWay Baptist Church, Pastor Brad Wells preaches from its commissioning passage on the Way of Grace.  The Grace Way is a path of clarity, tranquility, consistency, prosperity, and victory.  But all of these are only possible because the Grace Way is a way of the presence of God.  Do you want to know God better than ever before?  It's time to travel on the Grace Way!

Even the little things that you have, when given to God, can cause great miracles to happen.  Likewise, the little things that are not maintained can cause great destruction.   God is looking for His people to have little seeds of faith– people that realize the importance of the mundane and unseen.  Because when we maintain the little things we prove our faithfulness, produce fruitfulness, and pro...

God is good!  This can be a statement of faith, especially when our circumstances are less than desirable.  But goodness is at the center of God's very essence.  And His goodness has been revealed to us.  Pastor Brad Wells explains the value of God's goodness in this message from GraceWay.

God is not only good, He is great!   The very heavens declare His glory.   This week at GraceWay, we looked at Psalm 19, which contains a declaration from the sky, education from the Scripture, and illumination by the Spirit.  Through these three methods, God desires that His voice find its way into our hearts.  And when it does, we can be convinced of His existence, converted, and cleansed from s...

If we are to make a difference in the world around us, it will take more than half-hearted Christianity. Paul expressed this when he admonished the Colossian church to do the work before them "heartily, as to the Lord."  Similarly, our impact for Christ will be maximized as we live heartily for Him, with faithful zest and gusto.   Practically, this means developing sustained passion, con...

The Bible recorded that Mary's anointing of Jesus would be told wherever the gospel was preached.  That is still true today, including this week's message at GraceWay!  Pastor Brad Wells brings out five characteristics that allowed Mary to truly make a difference. If we can follow her example, we too can make a difference for Christ, regardless of our shortcomings.

Mankind was created in God's image, and our job is to bear that image, giving glory to God in everything we do.   This week's message is the third in a miniseries that started with discussing the goodness of God, moved on to the greatness of God, and now focuses on the glory of God.  Pastor Brad Wells challenges us to accept our divinely appointed role in this message, called God Is Glorio...

In a world that needs so much change, it can be difficult to know where to begin or what God wants us to do.   But it starts with realizing five truths, explained in this message by Pastor Brad Wells.  With these truths in mind, you will be ready to truly make a difference for the cause of Christ.

The first chapter of 1 Peter emphasizes four words that are crucial to a Christian's ability to make a difference: hope, holiness, fear, and faith. All of these help a child of God stay clean while walking through a corrupt world.  In this message, Pastor Brad Wells challenges us to live cleanly as we hope for Christ's coming, represent His character to the world, prepare for His evaluatio...

How can people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life unite together to make a difference for Christ? It is only possible through the Word of God. By the word, we are born into the same family, purified, and strengthened together. Pastor Brad Wells challenges us to remember that our effectiveness for Christ is directly tied to our involvement with His word.

The Christian faith is only true if Jesus was and is Who He claimed to be.  While the evidence for the deity of Christ could go on for several messages, here Pastor Brad Wells presents three simple facts: Jesus had the qualities of God, accepted worship as God, and does the wonders of God.  Will you recognize Him as God in your life?

As we strive to be difference makers, the task can be overwhelming. Without a firm foundation, we will only slip and fall.  This week's message, from I Peter 2, explores seven descriptions of Jesus as our sure foundation. From this standing, we find the strength to make a difference for Christ.  Are you firmly built on the Cornerstone?

The Passion Week is packed with significant symbols and fulfilled prophecies. In this week's message, Pastor Wells explains some little-known details from the Passover traditions. And each one points to the great design and purpose of the Messiah. The Lamb of God fulfilled all the law, that through His death we might gain abundant life! Enjoy this message from Palm Sunday at GraceWay.

Continuing with the Making A Difference series, Pastor Brad Wells explains why the unpopular subject of submission, is still the secret to success with God. This message focusses on three specific institutions where submission is difficult because of sin and corruption: Killer Kings, Bad Bosses, and Heathen Husbands. Although society often tells us that submission is a sign of weakness, we see thr...