Sermons From Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill

Have you ever found yourself walking into uncharted territory and felt nervous? Have you ever doubted whether what you do is worth giving your life for? Today, we will learn what it takes to follow Jesus and how He enables us to follow Him.

People hear lots of sermons over the course of their lives, but how we respond to the message of the Bible has huge implications. This message looks at how to respond to God's Word and what happens when we do.

It's frustrating to work so hard and see so little progress in our lives. We usually blame our circumstances or other people, but Jesus pointed in a different direction that's far more hopeful. This message looks at the path toward a life of greater fruitfulness.

We can often find ourselves growing critical and impatient with the people around us. Even our love for Jesus can grow cold. This passage looks at the causes and how God helps us to deal with them.

Have you ever found yourself walking into uncharted territory and felt nervous? Have you ever doubted whether what you do is worth giving your life for? Today, we will learn what it takes to follow Jesus and how He enables us to follow Him.

Many people would like to be closer to God, so the distance can feel mysterious. Jesus addressed some people who were far from Him and explained what was keeping them from moving forward. This message looks at the obstacles that keep us from God and what we can do about them.

The miracles of Jesus are both comforting and awe-inspiring. But if He did that for them, we can't help but wonder when He doesn't do the same for us. This message looks at a person with just such doubts and shows us how Jesus addressed them. 

Guilt and regrets can distance us from God. We don't feel like we deserve the help that others might be worthy of. This message looks at a person who was gripped by those regrets but found mercy in Jesus and learned something about the nature of true faith.

What is Christian parenting? What does it mean to raise our children in the ways of the Lord? This message looks at how we can equip, engage, and encourage them to live as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.

God promises to bless His people, but it often feels like our lives are at the mercy of people who don’t know Him. This message looks at the Day of the Lord and how it puts our lives in perspective.

God often uses our circumstances to warn us but too often we miss the warnings. This message looks at the different reasons we fail to respond and the difference it can make when we do.

It’s easy to get discouraged by small ministries and under-funded initiatives. This message looks at a period when the Jews were experiencing that but learned that God can accomplish great things when the family of God unites in faith-filled action.

The people had found life back in the Promised Land harder than they expected. And with so many demands in their new life, God ended up taking a back seat. This message looks at the consequences they experienced and how we can reverse course when we find ourselves there.

To get on track and stay on track, every team needs a game plan. The Christian Church is no different. With a God-given mission, and facing numerous challenges, the Apostle Paul outlined what Christians need to know to be effective, resilient, and joyful in ministry. For Christians and non-Christians alike, this sermon explores the key points of Christianity's game plan in and for our world.&...

We hear the message of “not enough” early and often. Before long we internalize it. This message looks at the power of contentment and how to develop it.

Quality leaders are vital to the health of any church, but it’s the members of the church that provide the environment in which healthy leaders can develop and thrive. This message looks at the support, accountability, and preparation needed to ensure strong leadership.

The church relates to one another as family and bears the burdens of those who are most vulnerable. But compassion needs to be informed by discernment. This message looks at when helping hurts and how to know when to help and how.

After declaring that the mystery of godliness is Christ, Paul points to the demonic character of those who try to add rules to revelation and turn the path of Christian growth into a list of good things to avoid.

Many people like Jesus but struggle to see Him clearly. Jesus may inspire you without transforming you. And even people who have trusted Jesus for a long time can wonder why they don’t see Jesus the way they might like. This message looks at how Jesus helps two of His disciples to truly see Him and how He can do the same in our lives today.

A religious leader named Joseph watched Jesus from a distance and secretly trusted in Him. But it wasn’t until he saw Jesus on the cross that he found the courage to follow Him. This message looks at how the events of Good Friday can change us if we let them. 

In a culture of tolerance, Christians who proclaim Jesus as the only way to God are out of step and on the wrong side of history. Sure, Jesus said, “I am the way,” but did that necessarily mean the only way? This message will help us find an answer to that question.

In laying out the requirements of church deacons, Paul makes it clear that the character of the one serving matters far more than their skills, connections, or accomplishments. This message looks at the people who serve to build the church and the blessing they experience for doing so.

Paul lays out the qualities that should characterize the church overseer (=elder/pastor) and in so doing gives a picture of Christian maturity and the character that all Christians should aim for.

Today, gender is something that we argue about and feel confusion toward. People struggle with their own gender and the implications of it. Does God have any answers? Could the Inventor of gender help us to see how His design is actually good? This message looks at Paul’s teaching on gender in the church.

Every parent wants the best for their child. But when we push the wrong values on our children, we do them more harm than good. This message looks at Jesus’ vision for our lives.