Grace Fellowship Church - Timonium, MD

Suffering is unavoidable and comes with living in this broken world. However, our suffering isn’t in vain. It can be used for good but also intensifies our longing for heaven. We can suffer well knowing it won’t be wasted, and our homesickness won’t last forever. 

As Temporary Residents, we are called to submit within our human relationships, even it isn’t easy. Willing submission is a counter-cultural, strange way to live. However, when we choose submission, we help people get a glimpse of Jesus. 

Imagine you're a wide-eyed newborn, arms flailing for that first nourishing sip.  Peter beckons us to yearn just like that for God's pure spiritual milk, casting aside the tangles of malice and hypocrisy to flourish in salvation, fitting ourselves as lively stones into His majestic temple of grace. We're no ragtag bunch, but a treasured tribe, royal ambassadors and a sacred communit...

While Jesus saved us from a life void of meaning with one that is holy and full, we tend to drift back to the familiarity of the empty life. Reminded of the high price He paid to rescue us from empty living, it is time to put an end to empty pursuits. 

 There is a tendency to live as if this world is our final destination. But, remembering we have a heavenly inheritance that will never perish gives us the courage to endure the trials of this life that will only last a little while in comparison to eternity with Jesus. 

Jesus is the most intriguing figure in history. The number of lives that He has impacted throughout time is almost unimaginable, and the number of miracles, great and small, is daunting. Yet He tells us that we will do even greater things than He did, in His name. God has given us one life to live. How are you using yours? When Jesus said, “Come, follow me,” it was an invitation to learn, but not...

From the very beginning of time, we see God declaring that we were not meant to live alone. This truth is demonstrated by the way God created us to need one another and to live in community. Each one of us is gifted by God to bring something to the Body of Christ that no one else can bring, and He has ordained our days on earth so that we make that particular contribution when and where He places...

The cornerstone of service is to honor others with our time, talents, money, or attention. When we share these precious resources to benefit other people, we demonstrate the heart of Christ—and we shock them! Jesus, the Savior of the world, shocked his disciples by humbling himself to wash their feet. It was an act of care but also an invitation to understand what it means to lead and serve in His...

 In our society today, we place all of our emphasis on getting what we want, advancing above other people, and winning at all costs. What if the way we live every day is completely upside down? What if the right perspective is to recognize how small we are but also how privileged we are to play a part in something bigger than ourselves? Gideon was a man with deep insecurities, but God was calling...

As we close this series, we shift our focus from individual stories of faith to the collective calling of the Church. The Church isn’t a cruise ship—designed for comfort, leisure, and the enjoyment of those already aboard. It’s a battleship—equipped, strategic, and on a mission to engage in spiritual battle and rescue those still adrift.  Too often, churches unintentionally prioritize the comfort...

  Paul’s journey to Rome was far from smooth. Caught in a violent storm at sea, the ship he was on was wrecked—a moment that could have been a devastating failure. But it wasn’t. Every person on board survived, and through this crisis, God’s greater purpose was revealed.  This message speaks directly to anyone feeling overwhelmed by disaster, setback, or unexpected breakdown. Life’s shipwrecks—whe...

The storm came without warning. The wind howled, the waves crashed, and the disciples—seasoned fishermen who had seen their fair share of rough waters—were terrified. Meanwhile, Jesus slept. Same storm, different response.  This week is all about how we handle chaos. We live in a world full of anxiety—global unrest, personal crisis, emotional storms that rage beneath the surface. Panic often feels...

Peter’s boat wasn’t a pulpit—it was his 9-to-5. It was where he worked, toiled, and likely felt the everyday weight of provision and pressure. But then Jesus stepped in. A routine fishing trip became a divine appointment, and an ordinary man encountered an extraordinary call.  This message is all about calling. He meets us right in the middle of our real lives. For Peter, it was in the boat. For u...

Moses' life began in a basket—a simple, handmade ark of papyrus, placed in the Nile by a mother desperate yet full of faith. What looked small and fragile became the beginning of deliverance for an entire nation. God often uses what feels hidden, humble, and helpless to carry out His biggest plans.  This message is for anyone who’s ever felt like their contribution, voice, or influence is too...

We launch this series with Noah—the original builder of hope. Long before there was thunder in the sky or water on the ground, Noah received a word from God and got to work. He didn’t wait for proof or public approval. He trusted God's voice, picked up his tools, and started building a boat in the middle of dry land.  That ark—what looked like a massive act of foolishness to the world—became...

  In a world filled with notifications, deadlines, responsibilities, and endless distractions, how do we make room for what matters most?   In Week 4 of our Make Room series, Pastor Shea Strickland explores the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 and reveals a powerful truth: the greatest threat to our spiritual lives is often not sin, but distraction. Discover how responsibility can quietly pull...

True worship is more than a song or a moment—it is the wholehearted surrender of our lives to God. In 2 Samuel 6:14–22, David worships before the Lord with complete abandon, dancing "with all his might" despite the criticism and judgment of others. His example reminds us that worship is first and foremost about honoring God, not managing the opinions of people. Romans 12:1 expands this i...

Nike’s ad campaign featuring LeBron James first aired almost 2 decades ago.  In the original commercial, there was a montage of LeBron James highlights mixed with fans stating they were “witnesses” of LeBron James, alluding to his greatness on the court.  Regardless of whether you agree that James is the greatest basketball player of all time (he’s not…), his greatness pales in comparison to the m...

In a vulnerable interview, Will Smith describes how both the cliff top (after gaining everything) and rock bottom (after losing it all) can leave you empty and eroded on the inside. This moment, though not meant to be a sermon, carries echoes of deep spiritual truth. The Bible tells us that both success and suffering can reveal the emptiness of life apart from God. Even at the top, we can feel spi...

A hilarious moment from Parks and Rec turned into a cultural catchphrase and even a lifestyle. But while “Treat Yo’self” can encourage self-care, it also highlights a deeper tension: Are we seeking rest or simply feeding indulgence?  This message explores the difference between biblical rest and spiritual laziness, between enjoying good things and being ruled by them. We look at the role of discip...

  Marriage in today’s world is under constant pressure. Culture tells us to chase happiness, convenience, or personal fulfillment, but God’s design points us in a different direction. Marriage is more than a contract—it’s a living picture of Christ’s love for the Church. Godly marriage is a mirror to the world, communicating God’s love through sacrifice, forgiveness, and patience. How you love you...

In a world where dating is often reduced to swipes, likes, and casual hookups, it’s easy to forget that relationships were designed by God for something far greater. Dating isn’t meant to be a form of entertainment or a way to fill loneliness, it’s meant to point us toward real love, to provide a relationship that honors God and fosters real intimacy.  Purity in dating goes far beyond physical bou...