WL Grace Sermons

Does Leadership Matter? The prophet Micah confronted the toxic leadership of his day and pointed forward to a servant leader who would restore the fortunes of all God’s people. Join us as we continue in our summer sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”   

God of Second Chances Jonah is the only minor prophet that focuses more on the messenger than on God’s message. It’s more than a big fish. It gets in our face about attitude toward those who wish to destroy us. It spotlights the God of second chances.

Faithful God called the prophet Hosea to be faithful to an unfaithful wife.  This painful marriage was a picture of God’s relationship with the people of Israel.  Join us as we look at the book of Hosea and consider what it tells us about God, Israel, and ourselves.

The prophet Habakkuk wasn’t shy about asking God pointed questions: “Everything is wrong with the world, God.  Where are you?  Why aren’t you doing something about it?”  God does speak, and Habakkuk’s response reflects genuine faith.  Join us as we continue in our sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”

Our summer sermon series will focus on the major themes of the minor prophets.  Who were the minor prophets?  What was their message?  Why should we read them today?  Join us as we launch into a sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”

Our culture is a melting pot of religions and worldviews.  How can we at WL Grace make the most of every opportunity to share God's grace across the street and around the world?  Join us as we conclude our sermon series, "Proclaim."

Pentecost marks the outpouring of the Spirit on all believers and the birthday of the Church.  For what purpose did God give us the Holy Spirit?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series, "Proclaim" by looking at Acts chapter two.

“The gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world,” wrote Paul to the believers in Colosse.  Join us as Mike Yoder, Director of Encompass World Partners, shares with us about the proclamation of the gospel to all nations.   

Paul ends his letter to the Colossians by talking about opportunities to share the gospel message in winsome ways with those who don’t yet believe in Jesus.  Join us as Phil Bryant, a church-planter in western Canada and one of our Global Teammates, takes us into our next sermon series in Colossians called “Proclaim!” 

The glory of the gospel of Jesus shows up not just in a worship service on Sunday morning but also in the daily toil of work relationships.  How are Christian employers and employees supposed to view each other and act towards each other?  Join us as we conclude the “Redeemed Relationships” sermon series.  

The new, resurrection life that comes through faith in Jesus redeems all relationships, including the parent-child relationship.  Join us as we look at what mutual honor and respect looks like between parents and their kids (see Colossians 3:20-21).     

The new resurrection life is lived out in redeemed relationships, starting at home with wives and husbands.  Join us as we continue in our “Redeemed Relationships” sermon series by looking at the glory and challenges of marriage.        

A life rooted in the gospel and a mind renewed by the Spirit will pursue healthy relationships.   One mark of a healthy, Spirit-filled relationship is the willingness to give yourself for the benefit of the other person.  That’s called mutual submission.  Join us as we begin a new sermon series in Colossians 3 called “Redeemed Relationships.”       

Resurrection Now “You have been raised with Christ,” wrote the Apostle Paul to living believers (Colossians 3:1).  What is the present, ongoing experience of resurrection in the life of Christ followers?  Join us for an Easter Celebration, as we think about the resurrection—past, present, and future.   

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of “Holy Week,” when we remember Jesus’ suffering for us, in our place.  Jesus entered that first Holy Week with a resolute determination to do the Father’s will, no matter the cost.  How are we approaching Holy Week 2026?  Join us as we talk about “Entering Holy Week.”    

Properly Dressed “You are what you wear” is an overstatement.  Nonetheless, what we put on does reflect who we are.  If that is so, then what virtues should adorn the Christ follower?  And how do we put those on?  Join us as we continue our sermon series called “Renewed” in Colossians 3.

What’s Gotta Go? Living the risen life means putting some things to death.  What things?  Join us as we continue in the “Renewed” series in the book of Colossians.

A New Perspective “Set your minds on things that are above…your life is hidden in God.” (Colossians 3:1-4). Join us as we explore what it means to set your mind on things above.

Freedom True liberty is not found in man-made religious traditions or in mystical spiritual experiences. Real, lasting freedom is found in Christ alone. Join us as we continue our series in Colossians called “Rooted in the Gospel.”

A Full Life "Hollow" is how Paul describes the traditions and principles of this world.  Paul defines Jesus, on the other hand, as being filled with "all the fullness of the Deity."  And those who have put their faith in Jesus "have been brought to fullness."  Join us as we consider a full life from the Bible's perspective (Colossians 2:6-15).

Calling and Cost “Anything worth doing is worth doing well” goes the old saying.  This is true, but it comes at a cost. The worthiest calling of all is to know Christ and make Him known. This, too, comes at a cost Join us as Pastor Kip continues our study of Colossians titled “Rooted.”      

Incomparable Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul explains how Jesus Christ is infinitely greater than all the competition.  No one and nothing compares to Jesus.  Join us as we explore the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20).   

Rooted Paul worked hard to present believers fully mature in Christ.  That maturity starts with being rooted in “the true message of the gospel.”  Join us as we launch our Colossians sermon series titled “Rooted.”   

“With” Good things come in small packages.  That's certainly true of our church-wide theme for 2026.  Join us as we unpack the transforming message of a single, small word.

Our Highest Privilege Talking with our Creator is our greatest privilege — a privilege we want to prioritize as we begin a new year. Dr. Nate Bosch, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Grace College, will be helping us think about the practice of prayer. In addition to his work as professor of environmental science and director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, Dr. Bosch also...