http://www.gracehills.org/ Grace Hills Church info@gracehills.org Grace Hills Church Grace Hills Church is a people of grace proclaiming the riches of God’s grace in Jesus Christ so the hills of our region resound with the praise of His glorious grace and reflect heaven more each day. Grace Hills Church is a people of grace proclaiming the riches of God’s grace in Jesus Christ so the hills of our region resound with the praise of His glorious grace and reflect heaven more each day. en © 2026 Grace Hills Church no JJ Sherwood <p>Though God’s people face real trouble and opposition, the Lord’s sovereign hand is always at work. From Peter’s miraculous rescue to Herod’s downfall, Acts 12 shows us King Jesus reign over every circumstance turns our “what ifs” into “even ifs” and gives us confidence that nothing can stop His purposes.</p> <p>Though God’s people face real trouble and opposition, the Lord’s sovereign hand is always at work. From Peter’s miraculous rescue to Herod’s downfall, Acts 12 shows us King Jesus reign over every circumstance turns our “what ifs” into “even ifs” and gives us confidence that nothing can stop His purposes.</p> Though God’s people face real trouble and opposition, the Lord’s sovereign hand is always at work. From Peter’s miraculous rescue to Herod’s downfall, Acts 12 shows us King Jesus reign over every circumstance turns our “what ifs” into “even ifs” and gives us confidence that nothing can stop His purposes.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2556 1 3a9c64bf24642304326d9ee7f42d4395 no JJ Sherwood <p>Even in seasons of uncertainty and suffering, the Lord’s mighty hand is with His people. Persecution advances the gospel mission to the ends of the earth and establishes His church as people are turned from false hopes to Jesus, while His grace produces a Christlike community marked by steadfast faithfulness and selfless generosity. </p> <p>Even in seasons of uncertainty and suffering, the Lord’s mighty hand is with His people. Persecution advances the gospel mission to the ends of the earth and establishes His church as people are turned from false hopes to Jesus, while His grace produces a Christlike community marked by steadfast faithfulness and selfless generosity. </p> Even in seasons of uncertainty and suffering, the Lord’s mighty hand is with His people. Persecution advances the gospel mission to the ends of the earth and establishes His church as people are turned from false hopes to Jesus, while His grace produces a Christlike community marked by steadfast faithfulness and selfless generosity. 

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2415 2 dafb39aaea0b3ef86ff575ed21b9c31e no JJ Sherwood Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2321 3 84c6bc7ecbaf09204419d47fe4aac142 no JJ Sherwood <p>It's all about Jesus, all for Jesus, and all to Jesus! To Him be the glory!</p> <p>It's all about Jesus, all for Jesus, and all to Jesus! To Him be the glory!</p> It's all about Jesus, all for Jesus, and all to Jesus! To Him be the glory!

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2684 4 255d3a2c9fd1bf278e9c1edcaf6bebb6 no JJ Sherwood <p>Through the miraculous healing of Aeneas and the resuscitation of Tabitha, God reveals that these signs point beyond physical restoration to the greater hope of the gospel: Christ has conquered sin, suffering, and death and will one day make all things new. As His witnesses, the Church is called to trust His sovereign purposes and proclaim the hope of the risen King until the day His blessings fully reach every corner of creation.</p> <p>Through the miraculous healing of Aeneas and the resuscitation of Tabitha, God reveals that these signs point beyond physical restoration to the greater hope of the gospel: Christ has conquered sin, suffering, and death and will one day make all things new. As His witnesses, the Church is called to trust His sovereign purposes and proclaim the hope of the risen King until the day His blessings fully reach every corner of creation.</p> Through the miraculous healing of Aeneas and the resuscitation of Tabitha, God reveals that these signs point beyond physical restoration to the greater hope of the gospel: Christ has conquered sin, suffering, and death and will one day make all things new. As His witnesses, the Church is called to trust His sovereign purposes and proclaim the hope of the risen King until the day His blessings fully reach every corner of creation.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2224 5 218299c01eaf2190a5c5a94d4d3c66f8 no JJ Sherwood <p>Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road wasn't just a change of mind. It was a total transformation of heart, purpose, and identity. In Acts 9:19-31, we see God's grace give Saul a new mission, sustain him through new suffering, and welcome him into a new family, reminding us that the same gospel still changes lives today. When our lives are centered on glorifying Jesus, the Holy Spirit strengthens His people and continues building His church.</p> <p>Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road wasn't just a change of mind. It was a total transformation of heart, purpose, and identity. In Acts 9:19-31, we see God's grace give Saul a new mission, sustain him through new suffering, and welcome him into a new family, reminding us that the same gospel still changes lives today. When our lives are centered on glorifying Jesus, the Holy Spirit strengthens His people and continues building His church.</p> Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road wasn't just a change of mind. It was a total transformation of heart, purpose, and identity. In Acts 9:19-31, we see God's grace give Saul a new mission, sustain him through new suffering, and welcome him into a new family, reminding us that the same gospel still changes lives today. When our lives are centered on glorifying Jesus, the Holy Spirit strengthens His people and continues building His church.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2729 6 3267c118cfb55ea1532b761fcaafe144 no JJ Sherwood <p>In Acts 9, we witness the dramatic conversion of Saul, a fierce enemy of Christ, whose Damascus Road encounter with the risen Jesus is a powerful testimony to God's amazing, powerful, sovereign and gives hope that even the most hardened sinner isn't too far gone for God to save! Through Saul's story, we are encouraged to trust in the risen Christ, follow the Way, and believe that God is still writing stories of grace today!</p> <p>In Acts 9, we witness the dramatic conversion of Saul, a fierce enemy of Christ, whose Damascus Road encounter with the risen Jesus is a powerful testimony to God's amazing, powerful, sovereign and gives hope that even the most hardened sinner isn't too far gone for God to save! Through Saul's story, we are encouraged to trust in the risen Christ, follow the Way, and believe that God is still writing stories of grace today!</p> In Acts 9, we witness the dramatic conversion of Saul, a fierce enemy of Christ, whose Damascus Road encounter with the risen Jesus is a powerful testimony to God's amazing, powerful, sovereign and gives hope that even the most hardened sinner isn't too far gone for God to save! Through Saul's story, we are encouraged to trust in the risen Christ, follow the Way, and believe that God is still writing stories of grace today!

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2172 7 03f084d3096b7e4ab332335b148c2e67 no JJ Sherwood <p>The risen Lord Jesus continues His saving work everyday through ordinary, available believers. Through a divinely orchestrated encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, God demonstrates that the gospel is unhindered, reaching those who feel distant, excluded, or forgotten and welcoming them into His family through faith in Christ.</p> <p>The risen Lord Jesus continues His saving work everyday through ordinary, available believers. Through a divinely orchestrated encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, God demonstrates that the gospel is unhindered, reaching those who feel distant, excluded, or forgotten and welcoming them into His family through faith in Christ.</p> The risen Lord Jesus continues His saving work everyday through ordinary, available believers. Through a divinely orchestrated encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, God demonstrates that the gospel is unhindered, reaching those who feel distant, excluded, or forgotten and welcoming them into His family through faith in Christ.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1908 8 7d43bf9d11337de6230e85690fecb557 no JJ Sherwood <p>The persecution that followed Stephen’s martyrdom was God's ordained means to scatter the church and advance the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria. As believers boldly proclaimed Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, many came to faith and an entire city was filled with joy.</p> <p>The persecution that followed Stephen’s martyrdom was God's ordained means to scatter the church and advance the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria. As believers boldly proclaimed Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, many came to faith and an entire city was filled with joy.</p> The persecution that followed Stephen’s martyrdom was God's ordained means to scatter the church and advance the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria. As believers boldly proclaimed Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, many came to faith and an entire city was filled with joy.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2727 9 2d1c8db9d88789ae458dbf037efcf058 no JJ Sherwood <p>God advances His mission through both faithful witness and suffering. Stephen’s bold testimony reveals God’s presence is no longer confined to a temple but is found in Jesus Christ and among His Spirit-filled people. Stephen’s martyrdom demonstrates that even persecution serves God’s sovereign purposes, so we can trust God’s initiative, rest in His presence, and courageously bear witness to Christ, knowing that for those who belong to Jesus, death is not the end but the doorway into His presence.</p> <p>God advances His mission through both faithful witness and suffering. Stephen’s bold testimony reveals God’s presence is no longer confined to a temple but is found in Jesus Christ and among His Spirit-filled people. Stephen’s martyrdom demonstrates that even persecution serves God’s sovereign purposes, so we can trust God’s initiative, rest in His presence, and courageously bear witness to Christ, knowing that for those who belong to Jesus, death is not the end but the doorway into His presence.</p> God advances His mission through both faithful witness and suffering. Stephen’s bold testimony reveals God’s presence is no longer confined to a temple but is found in Jesus Christ and among His Spirit-filled people. Stephen’s martyrdom demonstrates that even persecution serves God’s sovereign purposes, so we can trust God’s initiative, rest in His presence, and courageously bear witness to Christ, knowing that for those who belong to Jesus, death is not the end but the doorway into His presence.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2555 10 78902d31d37e78a193f0b41b7e8fca94 no JJ Sherwood <p>The explosive growth of the early church brought both opportunity and spiritual danger. As complaints and division threatened the church from within, the apostles responded by staying devoted to prayer and the ministry of the Word, which shows that the gospel—not human organization alone—is what overcomes grumbling, pride, and disunity as the Holy Spirit fuels humility, unity, servant leadership, and faithful gospel witness in the church.</p> <p>The explosive growth of the early church brought both opportunity and spiritual danger. As complaints and division threatened the church from within, the apostles responded by staying devoted to prayer and the ministry of the Word, which shows that the gospel—not human organization alone—is what overcomes grumbling, pride, and disunity as the Holy Spirit fuels humility, unity, servant leadership, and faithful gospel witness in the church.</p> The explosive growth of the early church brought both opportunity and spiritual danger. As complaints and division threatened the church from within, the apostles responded by staying devoted to prayer and the ministry of the Word, which shows that the gospel—not human organization alone—is what overcomes grumbling, pride, and disunity as the Holy Spirit fuels humility, unity, servant leadership, and faithful gospel witness in the church.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2366 11 3ca2dbe58c33bf6471ea06c4d7f12cc9 no JJ Sherwood <p>The Holy Spirit transformed the early church into a gritty people who refused to stop proclaiming Jesus despite persecution and suffering. Being convinced of their mission, confident in their message, and certain of their mindset, we see that true spiritual grit does not come from human determination but from the Spirit empowering believers to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit transformed the early church into a gritty people who refused to stop proclaiming Jesus despite persecution and suffering. Being convinced of their mission, confident in their message, and certain of their mindset, we see that true spiritual grit does not come from human determination but from the Spirit empowering believers to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.</p> The Holy Spirit transformed the early church into a gritty people who refused to stop proclaiming Jesus despite persecution and suffering. Being convinced of their mission, confident in their message, and certain of their mindset, we see that true spiritual grit does not come from human determination but from the Spirit empowering believers to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2305 12 beaaee828401e3176175f9f58df45908 no JJ Sherwood <p>The Holy Spirit empowered the early church to live with boldness, unity, and radical generosity rooted in the gospel. Spirit-filled believers view everything they have as God’s, leading to sacrificial care for others and a powerful witness to Christ. </p> <p>The Holy Spirit empowered the early church to live with boldness, unity, and radical generosity rooted in the gospel. Spirit-filled believers view everything they have as God’s, leading to sacrificial care for others and a powerful witness to Christ. </p> The Holy Spirit empowered the early church to live with boldness, unity, and radical generosity rooted in the gospel. Spirit-filled believers view everything they have as God’s, leading to sacrificial care for others and a powerful witness to Christ.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2578 13 d097e04c0e4681a23a4ddd7b5c442ada no JJ Sherwood <p>The Holy Spirit’s permanent indwelling produces fuels the Church's bold witness, deep unity, and sacrificial love—especially as God’s people devote themselves to prayer. God's presence grounds the identity and mission of God's people as we seek to be a community marked by “great power and great grace” for the glory of Jesus.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit’s permanent indwelling produces fuels the Church's bold witness, deep unity, and sacrificial love—especially as God’s people devote themselves to prayer. God's presence grounds the identity and mission of God's people as we seek to be a community marked by “great power and great grace” for the glory of Jesus.</p> The Holy Spirit’s permanent indwelling produces fuels the Church's bold witness, deep unity, and sacrificial love—especially as God’s people devote themselves to prayer. God's presence grounds the identity and mission of God's people as we seek to be a community marked by “great power and great grace” for the glory of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2649 14 6555b73b883504706a0b429a412d7fa2 no JJ Sherwood <p>The Holy Spirit ignites the boldness of the church through God’s unstoppable power, words, and sovereign plan. Because Jesus reigns and salvation is found in Him alone, the church prays for Spirit-fueled boldness to share the gospel to our neighbors and the nations.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit ignites the boldness of the church through God’s unstoppable power, words, and sovereign plan. Because Jesus reigns and salvation is found in Him alone, the church prays for Spirit-fueled boldness to share the gospel to our neighbors and the nations.</p> The Holy Spirit ignites the boldness of the church through God’s unstoppable power, words, and sovereign plan. Because Jesus reigns and salvation is found in Him alone, the church prays for Spirit-fueled boldness to share the gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2227 15 eb4c536c4d8f73ca8aba22274d30712e no JJ Sherwood <p>The same Jesus whom God raised from the dead is still at work today, bringing life, joy, and peace into our broken world. Because Jesus is risen, the Church goes into the brokenness with the one thing we have to give: the good news of our risen and reigning Savior!</p> <p>The same Jesus whom God raised from the dead is still at work today, bringing life, joy, and peace into our broken world. Because Jesus is risen, the Church goes into the brokenness with the one thing we have to give: the good news of our risen and reigning Savior!</p> The same Jesus whom God raised from the dead is still at work today, bringing life, joy, and peace into our broken world. Because Jesus is risen, the Church goes into the brokenness with the one thing we have to give: the good news of our risen and reigning Savior!

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2605 16 625d9028ea3428aabb6c1a6997505453 no JJ Sherwood <p>A Spirit-filled church is marked by transformed hearts, heads, and hands. When the Spirit is at work, He produces holistic, Christ-exalting disciples who impact the world around them.</p> <p>A Spirit-filled church is marked by transformed hearts, heads, and hands. When the Spirit is at work, He produces holistic, Christ-exalting disciples who impact the world around them.</p> A Spirit-filled church is marked by transformed hearts, heads, and hands. When the Spirit is at work, He produces holistic, Christ-exalting disciples who impact the world around them.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2571 17 bd7a168fd32576f8ed19bb726de16f6b no JJ Sherwood <p>God poured out the Holy Spirit on His people at Pentecost. While some aspects of Pentecost are unrepeatable, the Spirit’s ongoing work of empowering Christians to joyfully and boldly proclaim Jesus is the defining mark of the church today.</p> <p>God poured out the Holy Spirit on His people at Pentecost. While some aspects of Pentecost are unrepeatable, the Spirit’s ongoing work of empowering Christians to joyfully and boldly proclaim Jesus is the defining mark of the church today.</p> God poured out the Holy Spirit on His people at Pentecost. While some aspects of Pentecost are unrepeatable, the Spirit’s ongoing work of empowering Christians to joyfully and boldly proclaim Jesus is the defining mark of the church today.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2433 18 1b21ebb9e52870c3ab190bcaf1b831f4 no JJ Sherwood <p>At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on God's people and the mission of the church was launched. The events of Acts 2 show how Pentecost fulfills God’s promises, redeems the human rebellions at Sinai and Babel, and the Holy Spirit empowers every Christian to proclaim the mighty works of God to our neighbors and the nations with great confidence that God will accomplish His saving purposes.</p> <p>At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on God's people and the mission of the church was launched. The events of Acts 2 show how Pentecost fulfills God’s promises, redeems the human rebellions at Sinai and Babel, and the Holy Spirit empowers every Christian to proclaim the mighty works of God to our neighbors and the nations with great confidence that God will accomplish His saving purposes.</p> At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on God's people and the mission of the church was launched. The events of Acts 2 show how Pentecost fulfills God’s promises, redeems the human rebellions at Sinai and Babel, and the Holy Spirit empowers every Christian to proclaim the mighty works of God to our neighbors and the nations with great confidence that God will accomplish His saving purposes.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2856 19 a6c2001b16e8f3916fcdd55354bfc636 no JJ Sherwood <p>Jesus' ascension is His coronation as King, guaranteeing that God is accomplishing His plan, that the Spirit has been given as our Advocate, and that our atonement is fully secured. Because the risen Christ now reigns and intercedes in heaven, we go to the ends of the earth as Spirit-filled witnesses of the ascended, reigning Lord who will return one day soon to dwell with His people forever.</p> <p>Jesus' ascension is His coronation as King, guaranteeing that God is accomplishing His plan, that the Spirit has been given as our Advocate, and that our atonement is fully secured. Because the risen Christ now reigns and intercedes in heaven, we go to the ends of the earth as Spirit-filled witnesses of the ascended, reigning Lord who will return one day soon to dwell with His people forever.</p> Jesus' ascension is His coronation as King, guaranteeing that God is accomplishing His plan, that the Spirit has been given as our Advocate, and that our atonement is fully secured. Because the risen Christ now reigns and intercedes in heaven, we go to the ends of the earth as Spirit-filled witnesses of the ascended, reigning Lord who will return one day soon to dwell with His people forever.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2318 20 e26a8ee7e89ef4ed8524842939b115e1 no JJ Sherwood <p>Acts is about the continuing work of the risen Lord Jesus, who by the Holy Spirit advances God’s global mission through His Church. Acts assures us that opposition is not an obstacle but part of God’s plan, as He turns “God-fighters” into “God-lovers” and gathers a people from every nation. As those baptized with the Spirit, we are not only saved but sent— empowered to be Christ’s witnesses in our community and to the ends of the earth.</p> <p>Acts is about the continuing work of the risen Lord Jesus, who by the Holy Spirit advances God’s global mission through His Church. Acts assures us that opposition is not an obstacle but part of God’s plan, as He turns “God-fighters” into “God-lovers” and gathers a people from every nation. As those baptized with the Spirit, we are not only saved but sent— empowered to be Christ’s witnesses in our community and to the ends of the earth.</p> Acts is about the continuing work of the risen Lord Jesus, who by the Holy Spirit advances God’s global mission through His Church. Acts assures us that opposition is not an obstacle but part of God’s plan, as He turns “God-fighters” into “God-lovers” and gathers a people from every nation. As those baptized with the Spirit, we are not only saved but sent— empowered to be Christ’s witnesses in our community and to the ends of the earth.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2028 21 c1bc9f6d4241b67225e0460449177934 no JJ Sherwood <p>The cross is both the full display of our sin and the greatest revelation of God’s saving power. Jesus willingly became a curse in our place, securing complete forgiveness and removing our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” Ultimately, the cross not only exposes our need, but opens the way to restored fellowship, where Christ now welcomes sinners with love, joy, and grace.</p> <p>The cross is both the full display of our sin and the greatest revelation of God’s saving power. Jesus willingly became a curse in our place, securing complete forgiveness and removing our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” Ultimately, the cross not only exposes our need, but opens the way to restored fellowship, where Christ now welcomes sinners with love, joy, and grace.</p> The cross is both the full display of our sin and the greatest revelation of God’s saving power. Jesus willingly became a curse in our place, securing complete forgiveness and removing our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” Ultimately, the cross not only exposes our need, but opens the way to restored fellowship, where Christ now welcomes sinners with love, joy, and grace.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1376 22 fe7663788e6f92cc75c26f3a5266ba2c no JJ Sherwood <p>Isaiah 25 reveals three wonders to ponder when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us: God draws near to His people, God powerfully saves them, and God will one day make all things new. By lifting our gaze from the waves to the Lord who conquers even death itself, we are called to wait with joy and hope for the sure salvation our faithfully faithful God has planned from long ago.</p> <p>Isaiah 25 reveals three wonders to ponder when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us: God draws near to His people, God powerfully saves them, and God will one day make all things new. By lifting our gaze from the waves to the Lord who conquers even death itself, we are called to wait with joy and hope for the sure salvation our faithfully faithful God has planned from long ago.</p> Isaiah 25 reveals three wonders to ponder when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us: God draws near to His people, God powerfully saves them, and God will one day make all things new. By lifting our gaze from the waves to the Lord who conquers even death itself, we are called to wait with joy and hope for the sure salvation our faithfully faithful God has planned from long ago.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2249 23 6e30213a808c27b39717f6c1cb400aae no JJ Sherwood <p>Fasting is not self-denial for its own sake, but going without lesser things to seek the one necessary thing: God Himself. Ultimately, fasting becomes a hopeful, embodied prayer—crying out for Jesus to return, reign, and make all things new.</p> <p>Fasting is not self-denial for its own sake, but going without lesser things to seek the one necessary thing: God Himself. Ultimately, fasting becomes a hopeful, embodied prayer—crying out for Jesus to return, reign, and make all things new.</p> Fasting is not self-denial for its own sake, but going without lesser things to seek the one necessary thing: God Himself. Ultimately, fasting becomes a hopeful, embodied prayer—crying out for Jesus to return, reign, and make all things new.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2999 24 39f8864ed3a270fd022bb1682d72488d no JJ Sherwood <p>At its core, fasting is feasting. We go without good things so that we can feast on the Best Thing, namely God Himself. So fasting doesn’t leave you empty. It makes room to fill up on the fullness of God! And when we fast to feast on all that God is for us in Jesus Christ, He not only satisfies us with Himself, He also makes us a life-giving presence in the world.</p> <p>At its core, fasting is feasting. We go without good things so that we can feast on the Best Thing, namely God Himself. So fasting doesn’t leave you empty. It makes room to fill up on the fullness of God! And when we fast to feast on all that God is for us in Jesus Christ, He not only satisfies us with Himself, He also makes us a life-giving presence in the world.</p> At its core, fasting is feasting. We go without good things so that we can feast on the Best Thing, namely God Himself. So fasting doesn’t leave you empty. It makes room to fill up on the fullness of God! And when we fast to feast on all that God is for us in Jesus Christ, He not only satisfies us with Himself, He also makes us a life-giving presence in the world.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2499 25 93dae0d5469b348416a05e811c03f32f no JJ Sherwood <p>Isaiah 64 laments that God’s people failed to “rouse themselves to take hold of Him.” Prayerlessness is not ultimately solved by techniques, but by the gospel—remembering that we can take hold of God only because He first took hold of us in Christ. Grounded in God’s steadfast love and sure promises, prayer becomes not a way to use God for our desires, but a joyful posture of knowing, trusting, and delighting in Him.</p> <p>Isaiah 64 laments that God’s people failed to “rouse themselves to take hold of Him.” Prayerlessness is not ultimately solved by techniques, but by the gospel—remembering that we can take hold of God only because He first took hold of us in Christ. Grounded in God’s steadfast love and sure promises, prayer becomes not a way to use God for our desires, but a joyful posture of knowing, trusting, and delighting in Him.</p> Isaiah 64 laments that God’s people failed to “rouse themselves to take hold of Him.” Prayerlessness is not ultimately solved by techniques, but by the gospel—remembering that we can take hold of God only because He first took hold of us in Christ. Grounded in God’s steadfast love and sure promises, prayer becomes not a way to use God for our desires, but a joyful posture of knowing, trusting, and delighting in Him.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2213 26 0191e956395c5686d70af9c66797b96c no JJ Sherwood <p>Isaiah 66 warns against finding comfort or security in religious activity or human effort because God's favor cannot be earned or maintained by what we do. But what God does see are people who are humble, contrite in spirit, and tremble at God’s Word. </p> <p>Isaiah 66 warns against finding comfort or security in religious activity or human effort because God's favor cannot be earned or maintained by what we do. But what God does see are people who are humble, contrite in spirit, and tremble at God’s Word. </p> Isaiah 66 warns against finding comfort or security in religious activity or human effort because God's favor cannot be earned or maintained by what we do. But what God does see are people who are humble, contrite in spirit, and tremble at God’s Word.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2420 27 617886f16681b9fc66a54fcebcade622 no JJ Sherwood <p>The Most Shared Verse of 2025 was Isaiah 41:10. Its call to “fear not” rests on two unshakable truths: God sovereignly controls all of history, and He tenderly cares for His chosen people. Because the God who rules all things is also the God who upholds us in every situation, we can face the most dreadful circumstances with calm confidence and trust.</p> <p>The Most Shared Verse of 2025 was Isaiah 41:10. Its call to “fear not” rests on two unshakable truths: God sovereignly controls all of history, and He tenderly cares for His chosen people. Because the God who rules all things is also the God who upholds us in every situation, we can face the most dreadful circumstances with calm confidence and trust.</p> The Most Shared Verse of 2025 was Isaiah 41:10. Its call to “fear not” rests on two unshakable truths: God sovereignly controls all of history, and He tenderly cares for His chosen people. Because the God who rules all things is also the God who upholds us in every situation, we can face the most dreadful circumstances with calm confidence and trust.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2437 28 ed9c1d95307e47507e24fe08d3b46191 no JJ Sherwood <p>Revelation 12 reveals the heavenly perspective on Christmas and the cosmic spiritual battle behind the nativity: God’s people, the raging dragon, and the victorious Christ. It reminds us that while we live in a real spiritual conflict, Jesus has already won through His life, death, resurrection, and reign, and He now protects and sustains His church. Christmas, then, is not only about Christ’s first coming, but also about standing firm in hope as we await His certain return.</p> <p>Revelation 12 reveals the heavenly perspective on Christmas and the cosmic spiritual battle behind the nativity: God’s people, the raging dragon, and the victorious Christ. It reminds us that while we live in a real spiritual conflict, Jesus has already won through His life, death, resurrection, and reign, and He now protects and sustains His church. Christmas, then, is not only about Christ’s first coming, but also about standing firm in hope as we await His certain return.</p> Revelation 12 reveals the heavenly perspective on Christmas and the cosmic spiritual battle behind the nativity: God’s people, the raging dragon, and the victorious Christ. It reminds us that while we live in a real spiritual conflict, Jesus has already won through His life, death, resurrection, and reign, and He now protects and sustains His church. Christmas, then, is not only about Christ’s first coming, but also about standing firm in hope as we await His certain return.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2449 29 9670e7a7b858cf36b8a2d92fd23f9613 no JJ Sherwood <p>Grace is the reason for the season. God’s undeserved favor first appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, who doesn't make salvation possible, but actually save sinners. And the same grace that saves is the same grace that now trains God’s people to renounce sin, live godly lives, and wait with joyful hope for Christ’s glorious return.</p> <p>Grace is the reason for the season. God’s undeserved favor first appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, who doesn't make salvation possible, but actually save sinners. And the same grace that saves is the same grace that now trains God’s people to renounce sin, live godly lives, and wait with joyful hope for Christ’s glorious return.</p> Grace is the reason for the season. God’s undeserved favor first appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, who doesn't make salvation possible, but actually save sinners. And the same grace that saves is the same grace that now trains God’s people to renounce sin, live godly lives, and wait with joyful hope for Christ’s glorious return.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2102 30 7abe454127a7adc1437a8fd02dd1dbdc no JJ Sherwood <p>Jesus — the eternal Son made flesh — came to destroy the works of the devil by taking away our sin and becoming our peace through His sacrificial death. Christmas is not about sentimental cheer, but God’s powerful rescue when Jesus, the Light and Life of humanity, appeared to save His people who could never save themselves. And we now await His second appearing when He will destroy darkness forever.</p> <p>Jesus — the eternal Son made flesh — came to destroy the works of the devil by taking away our sin and becoming our peace through His sacrificial death. Christmas is not about sentimental cheer, but God’s powerful rescue when Jesus, the Light and Life of humanity, appeared to save His people who could never save themselves. And we now await His second appearing when He will destroy darkness forever.</p> Jesus — the eternal Son made flesh — came to destroy the works of the devil by taking away our sin and becoming our peace through His sacrificial death. Christmas is not about sentimental cheer, but God’s powerful rescue when Jesus, the Light and Life of humanity, appeared to save His people who could never save themselves. And we now await His second appearing when He will destroy darkness forever.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2406 31 46939514fe02aa246ae0866687015f9b no JJ Sherwood <p>Advent is not sentimental season. It's the most realistic view of life because it acknowledges that though our world is dark, God has come to us in Jesus Christ. Revelation 1 gives us a vision of Jesus as the High Priest who is among His people, the King who reigns with unmatched power, and the Judge who knows and sees all. Advent reminds us that God's people can have true hope as we patiently endure in a broken world because the One who came into our world is the Living One, who is both Savior and reigning Lord.</p> <p>Advent is not sentimental season. It's the most realistic view of life because it acknowledges that though our world is dark, God has come to us in Jesus Christ. Revelation 1 gives us a vision of Jesus as the High Priest who is among His people, the King who reigns with unmatched power, and the Judge who knows and sees all. Advent reminds us that God's people can have true hope as we patiently endure in a broken world because the One who came into our world is the Living One, who is both Savior and reigning Lord.</p> Advent is not sentimental season. It's the most realistic view of life because it acknowledges that though our world is dark, God has come to us in Jesus Christ. Revelation 1 gives us a vision of Jesus as the High Priest who is among His people, the King who reigns with unmatched power, and the Judge who knows and sees all. Advent reminds us that God's people can have true hope as we patiently endure in a broken world because the One who came into our world is the Living One, who is both Savior and reigning Lord.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2402 32 32b92447d620c48ae6eee9b1534960ac no JJ Sherwood <p>The essence of the Christian life is living by faith in the sovereign, speaking God by trusting His Word even when what we see seems to contradict His promises. Through faith in Jesus and patient hope in God’s promised future, we can live God-dependently rather than independently, knowing that the righteous shall live by faith.</p> <p>The essence of the Christian life is living by faith in the sovereign, speaking God by trusting His Word even when what we see seems to contradict His promises. Through faith in Jesus and patient hope in God’s promised future, we can live God-dependently rather than independently, knowing that the righteous shall live by faith.</p> The essence of the Christian life is living by faith in the sovereign, speaking God by trusting His Word even when what we see seems to contradict His promises. Through faith in Jesus and patient hope in God’s promised future, we can live God-dependently rather than independently, knowing that the righteous shall live by faith.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2529 33 0458d4af89bfc0fa6bebaf378e368536 no Garry McDowall <p>The Christian doesn't persevere because of their own strength, but because Jesus Christ is sufficient. As we meditate upon the goodness and sovereignty, we are given the grace to not lose heart.</p> <p>The Christian doesn't persevere because of their own strength, but because Jesus Christ is sufficient. As we meditate upon the goodness and sovereignty, we are given the grace to not lose heart.</p> The Christian doesn't persevere because of their own strength, but because Jesus Christ is sufficient. As we meditate upon the goodness and sovereignty, we are given the grace to not lose heart.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3397 34 3285e2de6eab57533fb7afc8c9e67c01 no JJ Sherwood Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2529 35 eaae4764878d71a199250efe090a7fe1 no JJ Sherwood <p>In a world of trouble, the word 'if' makes a world of difference. If God had not acted as our Divine Defender in the face of overwhelming danger, our story would ended very differently. But because the LORD is on the side of His people, we can praise Him for the absolute deliverance, ultimately accomplished for us in Jesus Christ, who faced the judgment we deserved so that sin, death, and every enemy will never overcome us.</p> <p>In a world of trouble, the word 'if' makes a world of difference. If God had not acted as our Divine Defender in the face of overwhelming danger, our story would ended very differently. But because the LORD is on the side of His people, we can praise Him for the absolute deliverance, ultimately accomplished for us in Jesus Christ, who faced the judgment we deserved so that sin, death, and every enemy will never overcome us.</p> In a world of trouble, the word 'if' makes a world of difference. If God had not acted as our Divine Defender in the face of overwhelming danger, our story would ended very differently. But because the LORD is on the side of His people, we can praise Him for the absolute deliverance, ultimately accomplished for us in Jesus Christ, who faced the judgment we deserved so that sin, death, and every enemy will never overcome us.

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2115 36 4e54da1caeb99d2cf1c9a7b366d90ada no Jim Mong Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1979 37 fc29b1242f4a91703010dd1f3c8511b2 no David Dunham Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2361 38 b9da69255530b98ec063eb529f3bf727 no Matt McAlvey Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2061 39 bdecd947ecfdcfbb32eb5d6c9b5fd60a no Brian Evans Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2484 40 8b7f6d5e6620e9674f2bb50b8d740146 no JJ Sherwood Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1653 41 8bd31c43b936ff797689ee38c4eb7ed8 no David Dunham <p>Seasons of suffering are times when we learn things about God and experience His love in ways we otherwise would not. When circumstances drive us to hopelessness, God compassionately draws near to give us endless reasons to hope in Him. </p> <p>Seasons of suffering are times when we learn things about God and experience His love in ways we otherwise would not. When circumstances drive us to hopelessness, God compassionately draws near to give us endless reasons to hope in Him. </p> Seasons of suffering are times when we learn things about God and experience His love in ways we otherwise would not. When circumstances drive us to hopelessness, God compassionately draws near to give us endless reasons to hope in Him.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1948 42 1d001f5e2969e3593022fc2c26c37bde no JJ Sherwood <p>Psalm 107 calls us to genuine gratitude by reminding us of God’s unchanging goodness and steadfast love. Through four vivid pictures of crisis and rescue, we see God grace to His people when they come to the end of themselves. Because His love never wavers, God’s people are invited to remember their own stories of redemption and live every day with thankful hearts.</p> <p>Psalm 107 calls us to genuine gratitude by reminding us of God’s unchanging goodness and steadfast love. Through four vivid pictures of crisis and rescue, we see God grace to His people when they come to the end of themselves. Because His love never wavers, God’s people are invited to remember their own stories of redemption and live every day with thankful hearts.</p> Psalm 107 calls us to genuine gratitude by reminding us of God’s unchanging goodness and steadfast love. Through four vivid pictures of crisis and rescue, we see God grace to His people when they come to the end of themselves. Because His love never wavers, God’s people are invited to remember their own stories of redemption and live every day with thankful hearts.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2377 43 fb10ceaed82c8d83fee22b9acba53e4d no Michael Cernucan <p>What does God want from us when we face suffering we cannot understand? Through Job's encounter with God, we learn that faithfulness is not about having all the answers, but about humbly trusting God's wisdom and submitting to His will. After wrestling with his suffering and questioning God's purposes, Job comes to recognize God's greatness and his own limited understanding. Rather than receiving an explanation for his suffering, Job is called to respond with humility, repentance, and obedience. This sermon encourages us to trust God's sovereign goodness and take the next step of obedience, even when our circumstances remain difficult and unanswered questions persist.</p> <p>What does God want from us when we face suffering we cannot understand? Through Job's encounter with God, we learn that faithfulness is not about having all the answers, but about humbly trusting God's wisdom and submitting to His will. After wrestling with his suffering and questioning God's purposes, Job comes to recognize God's greatness and his own limited understanding. Rather than receiving an explanation for his suffering, Job is called to respond with humility, repentance, and obedience. This sermon encourages us to trust God's sovereign goodness and take the next step of obedience, even when our circumstances remain difficult and unanswered questions persist.</p> What does God want from us when we face suffering we cannot understand? Through Job's encounter with God, we learn that faithfulness is not about having all the answers, but about humbly trusting God's wisdom and submitting to His will. After wrestling with his suffering and questioning God's purposes, Job comes to recognize God's greatness and his own limited understanding. Rather than receiving an explanation for his suffering, Job is called to respond with humility, repentance, and obedience. This sermon encourages us to trust God's sovereign goodness and take the next step of obedience, even when our circumstances remain difficult and unanswered questions persist.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2315 44 bf2218390df13a8e2280caa97502d3a8 no Michael Cernucan <p>Will Job remain faithful when God’s gifts are taken away? Our righteous deeds are not something we offer to God to earn His favor because even our good works are gifts of His grace. And in the midst of suffering, we can rest in the truth that God perfectly knows our circumstances, our troubles, and our hearts.</p> <p>Will Job remain faithful when God’s gifts are taken away? Our righteous deeds are not something we offer to God to earn His favor because even our good works are gifts of His grace. And in the midst of suffering, we can rest in the truth that God perfectly knows our circumstances, our troubles, and our hearts.</p> Will Job remain faithful when God’s gifts are taken away? Our righteous deeds are not something we offer to God to earn His favor because even our good works are gifts of His grace. And in the midst of suffering, we can rest in the truth that God perfectly knows our circumstances, our troubles, and our hearts.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2851 45 bc087d7f63216417ae269fd9cc6753e4 no Michael Cernucan <p>Job 28 reveals the path to peace when suffering. By fresh encounters with the whirlwind of God through corporate worship and personally pursuing Him through prayer and His Word, our fears of our troubles are replaced by a greater fear of our greater God.</p> <p>Job 28 reveals the path to peace when suffering. By fresh encounters with the whirlwind of God through corporate worship and personally pursuing Him through prayer and His Word, our fears of our troubles are replaced by a greater fear of our greater God.</p> Job 28 reveals the path to peace when suffering. By fresh encounters with the whirlwind of God through corporate worship and personally pursuing Him through prayer and His Word, our fears of our troubles are replaced by a greater fear of our greater God.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2571 46 880ef80583a9b43bb18f5a66d7e76929 no Michael Cernucan <p>Having the righteousness of Christ by faith means that we have the favor of God. So when the sovereign God brings trials into our lives, He does so out of His favor and love for the sake of doing us good.</p> <p>Having the righteousness of Christ by faith means that we have the favor of God. So when the sovereign God brings trials into our lives, He does so out of His favor and love for the sake of doing us good.</p> Having the righteousness of Christ by faith means that we have the favor of God. So when the sovereign God brings trials into our lives, He does so out of His favor and love for the sake of doing us good.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2487 47 e7a8a68c6ff69119735e72af27558144 no Michael Cernucan <p>How can Job claim he is righteous when the Bible says no one is righteous? In place of our self-made righteousness that God declares worthless, God offers us as a gift a righteousness that makes us pleasing in His sight through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ, which is received by faith alone. </p> <p>How can Job claim he is righteous when the Bible says no one is righteous? In place of our self-made righteousness that God declares worthless, God offers us as a gift a righteousness that makes us pleasing in His sight through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ, which is received by faith alone. </p> How can Job claim he is righteous when the Bible says no one is righteous? In place of our self-made righteousness that God declares worthless, God offers us as a gift a righteousness that makes us pleasing in His sight through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ, which is received by faith alone.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2746 48 573ba6bf603a1ff6825fee0ec8a3cb81 no Michael Cernucan <p>A sermon on Job 20-21</p> <p>A sermon on Job 20-21</p> A sermon on Job 20-21

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2116 49 9e386a0e3451c93d14557d890c02ee75 no JJ Sherwood <p>The Church is not a building. It's a people God has saved by grace in Jesus Christ and are now citizens of heaven residing on earth who imitate, await, and stand firm until the Last Day.</p> <p>The Church is not a building. It's a people God has saved by grace in Jesus Christ and are now citizens of heaven residing on earth who imitate, await, and stand firm until the Last Day.</p> The Church is not a building. It's a people God has saved by grace in Jesus Christ and are now citizens of heaven residing on earth who imitate, await, and stand firm until the Last Day.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2515 50 cc29c5028cae48cb333b643013fbbeaa no JJ Sherwood <p>The church is a people God is building together in Christ- living stones, united by the Spirit, and gifted for His glory. In 1 Corinthians 12, we see that every believer is made alive in Jesus, baptized into one body, and given a grace-gift to serve the common good and to care for one another.</p> <p>The church is a people God is building together in Christ- living stones, united by the Spirit, and gifted for His glory. In 1 Corinthians 12, we see that every believer is made alive in Jesus, baptized into one body, and given a grace-gift to serve the common good and to care for one another.</p> The church is a people God is building together in Christ- living stones, united by the Spirit, and gifted for His glory. In 1 Corinthians 12, we see that every believer is made alive in Jesus, baptized into one body, and given a grace-gift to serve the common good and to care for one another.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2437 51 8588235e1a019f1a2052080299de0218 no JJ Sherwood <p>The leaders of God's Flock are people of integrity, consistency, and maturity who lead and equip the church to keep following Jesus.</p> <p>The leaders of God's Flock are people of integrity, consistency, and maturity who lead and equip the church to keep following Jesus.</p> The leaders of God's Flock are people of integrity, consistency, and maturity who lead and equip the church to keep following Jesus.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2188 52 d7871007ec69bfa7fdda7b445a20c186 no JJ Sherwood <p>1 Peter 5 reveals the biblical model, motivation, and manner of elders in Christ’s church. God gifts and calls men to shepherd His flock as they lead by example, not for gain or position, but out of love for God’s people. Ultimately, biblical elders reflect the heart of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who laid down His life to bring His flock safely home.</p> <p>1 Peter 5 reveals the biblical model, motivation, and manner of elders in Christ’s church. God gifts and calls men to shepherd His flock as they lead by example, not for gain or position, but out of love for God’s people. Ultimately, biblical elders reflect the heart of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who laid down His life to bring His flock safely home.</p> 1 Peter 5 reveals the biblical model, motivation, and manner of elders in Christ’s church. God gifts and calls men to shepherd His flock as they lead by example, not for gain or position, but out of love for God’s people. Ultimately, biblical elders reflect the heart of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who laid down His life to bring His flock safely home.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2214 53 8379a588fc0c4527933693b889fb2956 no JJ Sherwood <p>All of life centers on God’s name being hallowed, His kingdom coming, and His will being done on earth as it is in heaven. We are a church seeking to live united around that mission for God’s glory.</p> <p>All of life centers on God’s name being hallowed, His kingdom coming, and His will being done on earth as it is in heaven. We are a church seeking to live united around that mission for God’s glory.</p> All of life centers on God’s name being hallowed, His kingdom coming, and His will being done on earth as it is in heaven. We are a church seeking to live united around that mission for God’s glory.

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