Point of Grace Sermons

Why does the name "Jesus" matter? In this message, we explore the profound significance behind the name given to the Christ child—a name that means "Yahweh saves." From the shepherds' joyful discovery in Bethlehem to the angel's announcements to both Mary and Joseph, Scripture reveals that this wasn't just any name chosen by earthly parents. It was the name spoken f...

Coming Home for Christmas

Coming Home for Christmas - The Message of Advent and Christmas Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation, now ushering in Christmas—the season of Light. Through the prophet Isaiah, God invited His exiled people to "Come Home," promising that He has made a way through His Son, the "Light to Lead You Home." "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of t...

This beautiful Advent reflection weaves together themes of homecoming, brokenness, and restoration through Christ. This meditation captures something profound about the tension we experience during Christmas—the longing for home alongside the reality that our earthly homes are imperfect and marked by pain. The Power of Your Framework: The progression from Isaiah 61 to Luke 4 to Revelation 3:20 cre...

This is a beautiful meditation on Advent and the deep spiritual hunger that the season both reveals and addresses. It weaves together Isaiah's invitation and Jesus's fulfillment of it in a way that's both poetic and penetrating. A few reflections on what strikes most powerfully here: The cultural moment : The observation about how "our cultural rhythms reveal a deep unmet longing" is insightful. T...

This is a beautiful meditation on the true meaning of Christmas and the profound theological truth of the Incarnation. Let's reflect on the key themes that were woven together: The Paradox of Home Something essential was captured: we long for home during Christmas, yet that longing reveals we're searching for something deeper than a physical location. The safety, acceptance, and unconditio...

This is a rich teaching about consecration and thanksgiving as acts of worship. The key themes include: Honoring God and giving thanks are inseparable acts of worship . Consecration is not a one-time event, but an ongoing practice of setting apart every area of life for God. 1. The Foundation (Romans 12:1-2) We offer ourselves as "living sacrifices" in response to God's mercy. This is active parti...

Main Theme: Actively consecrating every area of our lives to God as a response to His grace, with special emphasis on financial stewardship. Understanding Consecration: Consecration means to "make holy" or "set apart" for God God first makes us holy through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection We then respond by actively offering ourselves as "living sacrifices" (Romans 12:1-2) It's our active res...

Core Message: The central declaration is: "Jesus, All I am and all I have and all there is … Belongs to You" Two Main Components: 1. Release - Giving God control of everyone and everything, casting anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:7) 2. Realignment - Giving Jesus the "first yes" - prioritizing His will before culture, common sense, or personal desires (Matthew 6:33) Biblical Foundation: The teaching dr...

"Consecrated Unto Thee: Set Apart for God's Purpose" Main Scripture:  Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: What is Consecration? Definition:  To make "holy," to "set apart" for God God makes us holy through Christ's life, death, and resurrection We respond to His grace by consecrating ourselves to Him Consecration includes:  Cleansing, sacrifice, and (re-)dedication to...

Sermon Summary: "Experience Jesus. Really." - Part 4 Main Theme: The necessity of continually choosing God every single day, not just once. The Central Plea: Choosing God isn't a one-time decision but a daily, ongoing commitment. Like living in a story rather than a static painting, our faith requires constant, active choices to follow Jesus despite everything pulling us away like a...

Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things What rooms in your life have you locked? What broken places are you keeping hidden behind closed doors? In this powerful episode, we explore the profound truth that Jesus doesn't just want to be part of our lives—He wants to be the integrating center that holds everything together. Drawing from John 20, we revisit that pivotal moment when Jesus appea...

Finding Refuge, Strength and Wonder Through Everyday Encounters with God In a world that feels increasingly chaotic and overwhelming, we all need refuge. This message explores how Jesus offers us true shelter through His presence, truth, and love. Drawing from Psalm 91, Psalm 62, and Jesus's powerful words in John 15 about remaining in the vine, we discover that our greatest need in this hour is t...