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Grace417Barnabas, Session Two, Building Bridges
This Sunday, Pastor Tim explains to us how Barnabas changes the course of early church history by simply advocating for Saul (later to be called Paul) when the…
Grace417Summer Study, Exploring Spiritual Language, Session Two
Our Summer Study series focuses on Biblical principles to learning and speaking in our spiritual language.
Grace417Barnabas, Session One, The Son of Encouragement
In this first session, Pastor Tim sets the stage for this four part series on a man who sets an example for us through his giving and his encouragement.
Grace417Summer Study, Exploring Spiritual Language, Session One
Our Summer Study series focuses on Biblical principles to learning and speaking in our spiritual language.
Grace417Stand Alone Message, Living in Babylon, Pastor Tim May
As God's people, we are part of this world, but not permanent residents. Looking to find the balance between speaking uncompromising truth and finding ways to…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Nine, The Ministry Mosaic, Pastor Tim May
In this final session, Pastor Tim discusses the Ministry Mosaic and how we, at Grace Church, are going to minister, serve, and love both inside and outside our…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Eight, Ministers and Ministry, Part Two, Pastor Tim May
We are all ministers, but are we all ministering? We are all servants, but are we all serving? This Sunday, Pastor Tim shares part two of Ministers and…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Seven, Ministers and Ministry, Part One, Pastor Tim May
In the ekklesia, the body is working together both spiritually and physically to achieve effectiveness and not efficiency. But we all have to first remember…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Six, Leading and Following, Pastor Tim May
Spiritual Fathers (and Mothers) are often talked about in the small "C" church, but what influence do we allow them to have in our lives? As a matter of fact…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Five, Leadership in the Ekklesia, Pastor Tim May
In almost every way that the world works there is always comparision, and the church is not immune to this! We often find ourselves comparing worship, or…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Four, The Body, Part Two, Pastor Tim May
We all have value and purpose in the little "C" church. We are all part of the ekklesia, regardless of where we are called, or what we are called to. This…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Three, The Body, Part One, Pastor Tim May
There are many things that the community of Christ-followers are instructed to do, such as worship, fellowship, sharing of God's word. But the primary mission…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session Two, What Jesus Said, Pastor Tim May
I think we would all agree that Jesus is our foundation - but what does he have to say about the ekklesia? This Sunday, Pastor Tim takes a look at what Jesus…
Grace417Ekklesia, Session One, The Basics, Pastor Tim May
WE are the church. In this introduction, Pastor Tim focuses on the basics. What does the greek word "ekklesia" mean, and more importantly what does it not mean.
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Stand Alone Message, Embracing the Upside-Down, Pastor Tim May
Simply put, the Kingdom of God is upside-down. Often we find ourselves looking to do the minimum required, and the Kingdom tells us to go the extra mile. The…
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Easter Sunday, BELIEVE, April 9, 2023
The word, "believe" in our culture today, is used in so many situations and contexts, but in the Bible it means to place confidence in, to have faith, to think…
Grace417Who Am I, Session Five, Deaf to the Crowd, Pastor Tim May
In our culture today, to be a part of the "in-crowd" you have to go along with everyone else, no matter where or what they are doing! Most often those actions…
Grace417Who Am I, Session Four, Responding to Rebellion, Pastor Tim May
The enemy continues to assault the self-perception of humanity, effectively removing all authority of a loving and grace filled Creator. But as followers of…
Grace417Who Am I, Session Three, Why So Difficult, Pastor Tim May
In exploring our identity, the first thing we have to do is throw away anything that the world has told us, "the scripts" or words that we have learned through…
Grace417Who Am I, Session Two, Identity and Authority, Pastor Tim May
King Saul and King David were the first two Kings of Israel, but they were stark contrasts from each other. And ultimately between the two, knowing our…
Grace417Who Am I, Session One, Before and After Basics, Pastor Tim May
"Who Am I?" This is the second most important question we can ask in our lives. And in the world today, humanity seems unable to accurately answer the question…
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Stand Alone Message, Experiencing Revival, Pastor Jeff Fischer
Revival is not manufactured and it's certainly not man made or created based on a specific environment. It's started through the Holy Spirit leading us to…
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Stand Alone Message, Miracles & Grace, Pastor Tim May
Are you a risk taker? Do you often find yourself stepping out, in faith, to act on something that you feel the Holy Spirit speak to you? How about this…
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Stand Alone Message, Being the 2.5, Pastor Tim May
In Numbers we read that the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh commit to fight for their brothers -- "until we have brought them to their…
Grace417Ten More Miles, Grace Church Looking Forward, Part Four
As Israel approached the Jordan to cross, Joshua chapter 3, verse 5, tells us that they needed to "consecrate" themselves before crossing -- meaning "get your…
Grace417Ten More Miles, Grace Church Looking Forward, Part Three
God's command to Joshua, and Israel, was to "be strong and courageous." For us? It's the same thing...fear, apprehension, timidity...they have no place in our…
Grace417Ten More Miles, Grace Church Looking Forward, Part Two
As we continue our look at Joshua 1:1-9, Pastor Tim reminds us of a few things... 1) As Israel entered the Promised Land, together, so we must walk in unity…
Grace417Ten More Miles, Grace Church Looking Forward, Part One
In Joshua, chapter 1, Moses has passed and Joshua becomes the leader of Israel. As he stands on the plains of Moab, just 10 miles from the Jordan, God speaks…
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Stand Alone Message, Focus - Fasting & Prayer, Pastor Jack Gilbert
Nehemiah knew exactly what to do when when he learned what happened to Jerusalem and the people of Israel - it was his first action! And what did God do? He…
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Stand Alone Message, Remembering for the Future, Pastor Tim May
So often in the Bible God's people were getting in trouble for forgetting and / or refusing to remember what God has already done and what He has already said…
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Christmas By Candlelight, Christ Formed in Us, Christmas Day Service 2022
By the Holy Spirit, a seed was placed in Mary and by the Holy Spirit, Christ is formed in the people of God who by faith "called upon the name of the Lord."…
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Christmas By Candlelight, Waiting and Wanting, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 2022
Before Jesus arrived at Advent, many people in scripture also waited. Mary, Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth, Simeon, Wise Men, the angels! Even God the Father…
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Christmas By Candlelight Series, Part Three, A Candle of Love
The law teaches that life is in the blood, and although we are not born into God's family, we receive a "spiritual transfusion" through Jesus Christ. We are…
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Christmas By Candlelight Series, Part Three, A Candle of Joy
Joy is so much more than how the world defines it. It's a gladness of heart that results in rejoicing. And through the Holy Spirit, we experience heavenly joy!…
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Christmas By Candlelight Series, Part Two, A Candle of Peace
Peace is truly the harmony between God and people. It's that internal sense apart from the circumstances of the world that reminds each of us that "all is…
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Christmas By Candlelight Series, Part One, A Candle of Hope
This Sunday, we discuss the candle of hope and recognize that hope comes from knowing and believing that 1) God is intentional, 2) Jesus has succeeded, and 3)…
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Stand Alone Message, A Thanksgiving Sacrifice, Pastor Tim May
Isn't it nice to be around thankful people? They have an air of contentment and peace that just fills a room. But being thankful, or giving thanks, is more…
Grace417The Lord of All Series, Session Eight, The Lord of "Rights"
Of all the things Jesus might have done the night before his crucifixion, a prayer meeting, a worship service, or even taken some time to rest?? Instead, he…
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Stand Alone Message, In Touch With Your Calling, Pastor Harriet Mouer
This Sunday, we welcomed Pastor Harriet Mouer to share a word with us!
Grace417Lord of All Series, The Lord of Relationships, Part Two
When we sin against others, we seek them out for reconciliation. When others sin against us, we forgive them. But what we do with our forgiveness is what sets…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session Six, The Lord of Relationships, Part One
Reconciliation is a priority. So much that in Matthew chapter 5, Jesus tells us to leave our offering at the altar and seek reconciliation with someone who has…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session Five, The Lord of Resources
Are you the rich young ruler who claims that he has done right from birth, following all commandments and never doing wrong in Luke chapter 18? Or are you like…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session Four, The Soil of Lordship
The Parable of the Sower in Mark chapter 4 is an often quoted scripture when discussing our hearts capacity to accept the word of God and grow to produce…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session Three, More Than Words
Being surrendered to the lordship of Jesus brings us to the point of being a "healthy tree bearing good fruit" as described in Matthew chapter 7. But it's more…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session Two, Lordship and Realities
Through the course of John chapter 6 we see a slow change that occurs through the narrative. Initially Jesus was popular, there was plenty of food for all, and…
Grace417Lord of All Series, Session One, Understanding "Lordship"
The word "Lord" in the New Testament means more than a title or name, it describes a position of authority. Often in today's church, we are quick to recognize…
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Stand Alone Message, More Leaders Leading, Pastor Tim May
In Acts chapter 15 we read about how the leaders and elders of the church at the time had to come together to debate an issue. Ultimately James, the brother of…
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Stand Alone Message, Being Doers, Pastor Jack Gilbert
James chapter 1 tells us to be "doers of the word" and not just hearers and that following Jesus will result in a life that joyfully serves others. Pastor Jack…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Seven, Sacrifices Alive
The most precious worship we can offer God is not singing, shouting, reciting, declaring, mediating, lifting hands, or dancing before him. The action that most…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Six, Public Victory
Worship is warfare and it is one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal against the enemy. In 2 Chronicles 20 we learn about an instance where worship…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Five, Personal Deliverance
In Acts chapter 16, Paul and Silas were arrested and experienced an unforgettable "bad day." But, what do they do in the midst of that jail cell is likely what…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Four, Prepared for Encounters
In 2 Chronicles 5, we learn about the details of worship in the inner sanctuary at the temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was placed and animals were…
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Family Sunday {Missions Edition}, Guest Speaker - Pastor Carey Higgins
On the third installment of our Family Sunday, we welcomed our Missions Pastor, Carey Higgins, to share a word with us.
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Three, Changed Through Worship
Through the Psalms we see how David would become changed through his words as he worshiped the Lord. The same thing happens to us. It's almost impossible to…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session Two, The Eternality of Worship
In session two, Pastor Tim looks at glimpses of heaven that are recorded in Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4 and shows us how when we worship God, our honor…
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What Happens When We Worship, Session One, The First Rule of Worship
Worship is more than singing. It's not just a religious practice or a genre of music. Worship is something that encompasses the whole of our lives. In this new…
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Stand Alone Message: Redeemed from the Curse
On this 4th of July weekend, we welcomed Scott C. Lewis to share a message with us about speaking blessing, truth, and resisting the curse of the evil one. We…
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Ruth: The Redemptive Heart of God
Despite all that Ruth had gone through, we learn that not only did God have a redemptive plan for her, but she and Boaz were part of the redemptive plan of all…
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Ruth: The Benefit and Reach of Blessings
As Pastor Tim shares the seventh session of his series on Ruth, we see Ruth and Naomi's redemption come full circle. And despite the unexpected loss that they…
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Ruth: A Piece of a Miracle
In this session, Pastor Tim moves into Ruth chapter 3 where we see her taking a bold step of faith towards Boaz to seek his blessing.