Grace Baptist Church

Very often focusing on the Law and religious rituals distract us from where the power to change comes from. When this happens, these Laws become empty and even dangerous. Those principles don't grow us.--God's power changes us- And it is His grace, not His Law that does that changing. Both the motivation for change and the power to change is all of God's grace- grace that is living

So much going on in the world- Much of the headlines this week have to do with Israel, even the headlines about our city. Last week our study in Romans touched on this same topic. If Israel is a stage on which to show God's glory, what went wrong-- We'll find this out in the sermon today. And this same truth will search our own hearts as Jewish or Gentile Christians today. Are we l

God is light- And as we reflect His light well we guide people to Him. THey glorify our Father for the light that He shines through us. This was one of the roles of the Jewish nation in the Old Testament and is our honor today as Christians. May we reflect well on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob today. This sermon we will praise God as light and see how He shines light on His s

We felt an earthquake and observed an eclipse the past couple weeks. Do these signify that Christ will come this week-- What did He say about His second coming-- We'll look at His teaching and survey some of the other teaching on Christ's return as we consider the Scripture's perspective.

Friends are a blessing in life. At times you may find yourself among many friends and at times with just one or two close friends. Some may be stuck in exile on a remote island, or solitary confinement and yet enjoy a close friendship with the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message, we highlight what God teaches in His Word about friendship.

God shows no partiality at all- That is comforting. He will not judge based on our economic status, ethnicity, or natural abilities. But He will judge fairly. How will you measure up to His impartial judgment-- That is a central question in life and one that the BIble answers.

The Law convicts of sin, but the Gospel motivates repentance. It is God's kindness in Christ that builds us up and spurs us forward. In our own strength we become miserable failures. Through God's kindness we find abundant hope and peace. Let's meditate on His rich love and kindness in the Gospel---Here is a link to the slides- https---prezi.com-view-8f1BFNiL52GsFQbxqIvb-

God's Justice is amazing- It is comforting in that He will set the record straight. That is convicting as well- Let's learn about God's Gospel Justice from Romans 2-1-3 today.

As we shine the bright light of the new life of Christ, one area that is so important is our trustworthiness. We take our word seriously and come through with what we say. As you make promises, you deliver. --Thank God that He does this- He keeps His promises exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think- Let's praise the Lord this Sunday for keeping His Word to us. --IN t

Let's take a checkup ... a spiritual MRI to see how many of the old things are passed away in us. These 21 vices of a depraved society are extremely practical in detailing a heart that has wandered from Christ. Let there be light- The Light of Christ's Gospel in our life.