Twin Cities Grace Fellowship Sermons

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, explained from Acts 2 that Jesus’ death was never a defeat and His resurrection was never in doubt. From the determinate counsel of God before the world began, through His incarnation, earthly ministry, crucifixion, and burial, everything unfolded exactly as God had purposed. Though Israel, by wicked hands, crucified and slew Christ, God raised Him up, “having loose...

In this introductory message to 1 Thessalonians, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, surveys the historical and biblical background of the church at Thessalonica. He traces Paul’s movements from Philippi to Thessalonica in Acts 16–17, highlighting the city’s strategic importance as a major Macedonian seaport and crossroads, and explaining how Paul’s customary practice was to begin in the Jewish synago...

In this message, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher traces “the coming hour” of Christ’s crucifixion as a divinely determined moment planned before the world began. He shows from passages like Acts 2, Hebrews 13, Romans 3, and Daniel 9 that Jesus’ death was not accidental, but the result of an eternal covenant between the Father and the Son, in which the Son willingly agreed to bear the full weight of...

Wednesday Service

Have you ever considered how much you can truly know about God just from the world around you—and why that still isn’t enough? In this sermon from the series “That Which May Be Known,” we explore the necessity and truthfulness of God’s revelation, then move into the foundational distinction between general and special revelation. Drawing from Romans 1, Psalm 19, Acts 14 and 17, and other key passa...

How do you actually make decisions that reflect the grace you’ve received in Christ, rather than just reacting in the flesh? In this sermon from Philemon, the focus is on “grace-based decisions” – learning how the gospel and the Spirit’s work in us shape our judgments, not just our outward choices. Using Paul’s appeal to Philemon about Onesimus, the message shows that Christian obedience doesn’t c...

How has God made Himself known, and why does that matter for us? Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, continues the series “That Which May Be Known” by showing from Hebrews 1 that God has spoken “at sundry times and in divers manners” in the past, and now climactically in His Son. Walking through the Law, Psalms, Prophets, Gospels, and Paul’s epistles, he asks us to consider how each portion of Scriptu...

In this lesson, Pastor-Teacher Josh Strelecki revisits the topic of forgiveness, using Matthew 6 and Ephesians 4:32 to challenge a common dispensational chart-style contrast between “conditional” forgiveness in Israel’s program and “complete” forgiveness in the dispensation of grace. He argues from Romans 3–4 that justification has always been by grace through faith apart from works, citing Abraha...

In this introductory message to the series “That Which May Be Known,” Pastor-Teacher Josh Strelecki explains why the church must give focused attention to knowing God as He has revealed Himself. He highlights the growing ignorance of the true God in the culture and even within professing Christianity, where many construct a “god” of their own imagination. Drawing from Job, 1 Corinthians, and Roman...

In this final message from Ephesians 6:19–24, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, highlighted Paul’s remarkable prayer request from prison—not for release or physical deliverance, but that utterance would be given to him to boldly make known the mystery of the gospel. The sermon traced how this focus appears across Paul’s prison epistles and how, even in chains, his chief concern was that Christ be ma...

In this message, Pastor Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, walks through the closing section of Philemon (vv. 8–25) to show how the gospel shapes obedience and forgiveness. He explains that Onesimus, a runaway servant who had wronged Philemon, has now been saved and sent back with Paul’s intercessory letter. Paul does not command Philemon, but lovingly beseeches him to receive Onesimus “forever,” not...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, emphasized that prayer is not a mere scheduled “prayer time,” but an ongoing, vigilant participation in spiritual warfare. Teaching from Ephesians 6:18, he explained faithfulness in prayer as keeping our hearts “in the Spirit with all diligence,” recognizing enemies both within (our wrong thoughts, doubts about God’s forgiveness, vain humility) and without (the worl...

Forgiveness isn't just a theological concept we affirm—it's the gospel lived out in our everyday relationships. This exploration of Philemon reveals that true forgiveness is 'giving completely,' an Old English concept that captures the essence of releasing someone from their debt entirely. We discover that God's forgiveness flows from His mercy and grace, and remarkably, He is 'ready to forgive' e...

In the sermon, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores the profound biblical concept of forgiveness, using the book of Philemon as a foundation to connect the topic to the broader scriptural theme. Strelecki delves into the nuances of forgiveness, defining it not just as a dismissal of debt but as a transcendent act akin to God's own forgiveness towards humanity. He highlights the Apostle Paul's appeal to...

In the sermon, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores the significance of prayer as a vital component of a Christian's spiritual life, emphasizing its role in communication with God and its connection to understanding His character. He highlights the significance of Ephesians 6, which addresses the armor of God, focusing specifically on the integration of prayer with the Word of God, identified as the swo...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, delves into the intricacies of the book of Philemon, exploring its themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. He elucidates the pastoral nature of Paul's epistle to Philemon, despite Philemon not being a pastor himself, by highlighting its role in addressing personal issues within the church hosted at Philemon’s home. Strelecki explains Paul's appeal for love over au...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, explores the multifaceted nature of prayer within the framework of Ephesians 6, particularly emphasizing its connection to the "sword of the Spirit" or the Word of God. He delves into the theme of prayer, taking an expansive view to establish a biblical theology that spans from creation to the present. Strelecki highlights six crucial aspects of prayer, characterize...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, explores the intimate and powerful message found in the Apostle Paul's epistle to Philemon, written during Paul's imprisonment in Rome. He delves into the context, introducing the primary figures—Philemon, a man of faith and love, and Onesimus, a runaway servant who finds salvation under Paul's ministry. Paul sends Onesimus back to Philemon with a letter urging forg...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, delves into the subject of prayer, highlighting its significance and foundational aspects within the Christian life. Focusing on Ephesians 6:18, he argues against the notion of viewing prayer as merely a duty, emphasizing instead the privilege and honor it is to communicate with God. Strelecki stresses the connection between the Word of God and prayer, encouraging b...

In his sermon, Pastor Josh Strelecki expounded on the significance of the "sword of the Spirit," which he identified as the Word of God, emphasizing its crucial role in the spiritual armor provided for believers. He highlighted that while other pieces of armor serve both defensive and offensive purposes, the sword of the Spirit is distinctly offensive, designed to combat spiritual adversaries effe...

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher, guides his congregation through a thoughtful examination of the meaning of Christmas from both a biblical and spiritual standpoint. Focusing on Galatians chapter 4, he highlights the importance of Jesus Christ's incarnation, particularly the timing, purpose, and humility of His arrival. Strelecki underscores how Jesus, departing from His eternal fellowship with the...