Sermons From Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill

The Tenth Commandment is like the final exam. What is it about envy that grips us so strongly? Why does what you have make me feel worse about what I have? This message examines the contentment at the heart of God’s command not to covet.

In an era many call “post-truth” because of the rise of alternative facts and the popularity of fake news, do lies matter anymore? This message examines God’s passion for truth that underlines the Ninth Commandment.

In a world that’s fixated on more, it’s easy to gain for yourself at the expense of other people. Honouring God involves respecting what other people have and stewarding what you’ve been given. This message looks at the relationship to other people’s property that’s highlighted in the Eighth Commandment.

In a world where suffering is real and social justice is often reduced to slogans, Jesus calls us to something deeper. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, we discover that true compassion pushes us to see, feel, and meet the needs of others. This Sunday, we explore what love really does.

In a culture that trivializes intimacy and blurs lines of morality, the sexual ideals that the Bible calls for can feel outdated and restrictive. This message looks at the purity and faithfulness emphasized in the Seventh Commandment.

When young is cool, and old is outdated, parents can easily be dismissed. When parents fail their children, the challenge to honour them is even greater. But God has designed parents to play a vital role in a child’s growth and a society’s formation. This message looks at the honour due to parents that underlies the Fifth Commandment.

Why do Christians gather to sing about God? Why does God call us to remember His faithfulness to us? This morning, we examine the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 to see how remembering, rehearsing, and repeating the works and character of God become strength to us in tough times.

“You shall not murder” seems like the most obvious of all the commandments. But God didn’t reserve one of His top ten rules just for thugs and serial killers. This message looks at the dignity of human life to which the Sixth Commandment points.

In a world that finds its worth in constant activity, rest can feel like a luxury we can’t afford. But it’s in sacred times of rest that we meet God and taste the relationship that we were created to enjoy. This message explores the holy rest to which the Fourth Commandment points.

The casual way that we use God’s name reveals the careless thoughts that we have about Him. This message looks at the connection between the way we speak and the reverence God deserves as described in the Third Commandment.

A mother’s role feels harder and less appreciated than ever. When you feel overlooked and undervalued, it’s easy to wonder if anyone sees or cares. This message looks at a woman who felt invisible but in meeting the God who saw her found renewed courage for her calling.

We imagine God in various ways and assume He’s pleased with the diversity of our worship. But it’s possible to grieve God even when we think we’re honouring Him. This message looks at the true nature of worship that’s at the heart of the Second Commandment.

Moral people try to define goodness apart from God. Religious people like to measure righteousness by their rules. But God cares most about our heart’s loyalty. This message looks at the allegiance that’s at the heart of the First Commandment.

Some say Jesus didn’t really die. Others think the disciples made the whole story up. Even those who believe struggle to connect the dots between Easter and their own lives. This message gives a frank look at the questions, the evidence, and what the resurrection means for us.

Christians and non-Christians alike often wrestle with the question: “Why the Cross?” Why is forgiveness from God necessary, and why does someone have to die? As we enter into Good Friday, we ponder the answer to these questions from Paul’s letter to the Romans—to show that the cross is both an expression of God’s justice and His great love.

We’ll take a look at the different trials that come our way and how we respond to them. In this message, we’ll see how, in the end, Jesus and the cross provide the way through all of them.

People tend to equate power with strength, status, or influence, but the Bible gives a different path. This message shows how a humble submission to God’s authority releases the transforming power of His grace in our lives.

We’re bombarded with messages about ambition, power, and success. And it’s tempting to try and fuse those values into the Christian life. This message looks at the humility that makes Jesus’ calling distinctive and what it means to embody it in our daily lives.

A recurring theme throughout the Bible is the question, "In the midst difficulties and struggles can I trust the Lord to provide for me and protect me?". In this message, we’ll discover that in the storms of life, which we all face, the Lord is a promise-keeping, covenant-keeping God.

In a world that preaches self-assurance, it’s easy to assume that we have all the answers. This message challenges that mindset, exploring the humility that’s needed to avoid self-deception.

We devote a big part of our lives to the jobs we have, the families we love, and the areas where we serve. While it’s tempting to evaluate our efforts by the world’s standards, the Bible reminds us that God will assess our contributions differently. This message explores how to pursue our work on a firmer foundation.

Whether it’s a preacher you listen to online or someone whose impact has been more personal, it’s easy to give credit to people for what God has done. This message looks at how to see God’s leaders rightly and how it stunts our growth when we don’t.

It can feel as if kids require more of us than we have to give. And when it does, our stress and anxiety gets passed on to our children. This message looks at how to approach parenting in a way that expresses trust in God and invites His help in our families.

Does God truly accept me, even when I see sin and failings in my own life? 1 John 2 helps us find an anchor for our hope and a way of assessing the evidence of the new life God offers us in Christ.

Spiritual wisdom isn’t something you get with education or connections. It’s something that God is pleased to reveal to those who seek it. This message looks at how to receive the wisdom you need to live the life that you want.