Messages https://www.gracecorning.org no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Grace Community Church: Painted Post, NY Messages from Grace Community Church: Painted Post, NY Grace Community Church: Painted Post, NY Grace Community Church - Corning - Painted Post Grace Community Church - Corning - Painted Post Sermon Series info@gracecorning.org The Righteousness of God Revealed The Righteousness of God Revealed https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-17/the-righteousness-of-god-revealed Paul's letter to the Romans reveals that the righteousness of God, unattainable through human effort, is gifted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming the impossible climb of moral perfection into a journey of grace and redemption. Paul's letter to the Romans reveals that the righteousness of God, unattainable through human effort, is gifted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming the impossible climb of moral perfection into a journey of grace and redemption. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-17/950/the-righteousness-of-god-revealed Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 The Obedience that Comes from Faith The Obedience that Comes from Faith https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-10/the-obedience-that-comes-from-faith The obedience that comes from faith refers to a transformative adherence to God's commands that naturally flows from a heart transformed by trust in and acceptance of the grace and lordship of Jesus Christ, rather than a precondition for salvation. The obedience that comes from faith refers to a transformative adherence to God's commands that naturally flows from a heart transformed by trust in and acceptance of the grace and lordship of Jesus Christ, rather than a precondition for salvation. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-10/949/the-obedience-that-comes-from-faith Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Dare to Doubt Dare to Doubt https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-03/dare-to-doubt Guest Speaker: Walt Bieser Series: "Guest Speakers" 3/3/24 Guest Speaker: Walt Bieser Series: "Guest Speakers" 3/3/24 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-03-03/948/dare-to-doubt Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 This Is A Hard Saying This Is A Hard Saying https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-25/this-is-a-hard-saying Special Guest Speaker Joel Hudson Special Guest Speaker Joel Hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-25/947/this-is-a-hard-saying Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Finding Our Identity in the Love of Christ Finding Our Identity in the Love of Christ https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-18/finding-our-identity-in-the-love-of-christ The message explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 for believers to find their identity in the vast, unearned love of Christ, contrasting it with the performative, insecure identities shaped by contemporary culture, and highlights the transformative power of understanding and experiencing this love within the community of faith. The message explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 for believers to find their identity in the vast, unearned love of Christ, contrasting it with the performative, insecure identities shaped by contemporary culture, and highlights the transformative power of understanding and experiencing this love within the community of faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-18/946/finding-our-identity-in-the-love-of-christ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 From the Sidelines to the Frontlines From the Sidelines to the Frontlines https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-11/from-the-sidelines-to-the-frontlines The transformative journey from passive observance to active participation in Christian ministry, emphasizing the use of individual gifts for communal service and spiritual growth. The transformative journey from passive observance to active participation in Christian ministry, emphasizing the use of individual gifts for communal service and spiritual growth. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-11/945/from-the-sidelines-to-the-frontlines Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Speaking the Truth in Love Speaking the Truth in Love https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-04/speaking-the-truth-in-love This message emphasizes the importance of growing in spiritual maturity within the church through speaking the truth in love, guided by sound doctrine and unified in Christ. This message emphasizes the importance of growing in spiritual maturity within the church through speaking the truth in love, guided by sound doctrine and unified in Christ. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-02-04/944/speaking-the-truth-in-love Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Come and See Come and See https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-28/come-and-see "Come and See" is a sermon exploring the challenge of practically living out the church's mission to share the gospel, emphasizing authentic, personal witness and inviting others to experience Jesus for themselves. "Come and See" is a sermon exploring the challenge of practically living out the church's mission to share the gospel, emphasizing authentic, personal witness and inviting others to experience Jesus for themselves. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-28/943/come-and-see Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 The Connection We Long For The Connection We Long For https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-21/the-connection-we-long-for "The Connection We Long For" delves into the human condition without Christ, the restoration of relationships through Jesus, and the call for believers to invest in deep connections within the church community, emphasizing a two-way street of encouragement, love, and reaching others. "The Connection We Long For" delves into the human condition without Christ, the restoration of relationships through Jesus, and the call for believers to invest in deep connections within the church community, emphasizing a two-way street of encouragement, love, and reaching others. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-21/942/the-connection-we-long-for Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 The Church Challenge The Church Challenge https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-14/the-church-challenge Focusing on the foundational role of Jesus in building the church, the challenges it faces, and the need for believers to embrace challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of mutual support, love, service, and prayer within the church community. Focusing on the foundational role of Jesus in building the church, the challenges it faces, and the need for believers to embrace challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of mutual support, love, service, and prayer within the church community. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-14/941/the-church-challenge Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Cleansed White As Snow Cleansed White As Snow https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-07/cleansed-white-as-snow https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2024-01-07/940/cleansed-white-as-snow Sun, 7 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Where Faith and Uncertainty Meet in 2024 Where Faith and Uncertainty Meet in 2024 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-31/where-faith-and-uncertainty-meet-in-2024 The message delves into the intersection of faith and uncertainty in 2024, urging a faith-filled response to life's unknowns, drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul's readiness to embrace uncertainties, emphasizing the certainty of the gospel and individual life courses, and concluding with an encouragement to confidently face the unknowns of the coming year by putting trust in God. The message delves into the intersection of faith and uncertainty in 2024, urging a faith-filled response to life's unknowns, drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul's readiness to embrace uncertainties, emphasizing the certainty of the gospel and individual life courses, and concluding with an encouragement to confidently face the unknowns of the coming year by putting trust in God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-31/939/where-faith-and-uncertainty-meet-in-2024 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 And the Word Became Flesh And the Word Became Flesh https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-17/and-the-word-became-flesh The significance of Jesus as the Word, emphasizing his role in creation, incarnation, and communication of God's love, truth, and the promise of eternal life, inviting individuals to respond in faith and experience the transformative power of Jesus in their lives. The significance of Jesus as the Word, emphasizing his role in creation, incarnation, and communication of God's love, truth, and the promise of eternal life, inviting individuals to respond in faith and experience the transformative power of Jesus in their lives. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-17/935/and-the-word-became-flesh Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 You Can’t Spell Gospel without Go You Can’t Spell Gospel without Go https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-10/you-can-t-spell-gospel-without-go The imperative to engage in mission and proclaim the gospel, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the concept of "Go" and the essence of the gospel message. The imperative to engage in mission and proclaim the gospel, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the concept of "Go" and the essence of the gospel message. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-10/933/you-can-t-spell-gospel-without-go Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Honorable Vessel Honorable Vessel https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-03/honorable-vessel The message emphasizes that, despite their failures and shortcomings, individuals like Peter, Paul, and John Mark were used by God for honorable purposes, emphasizing the idea that one's past mistakes should not hinder them from being vessels for God's work. It encourages confession, repentance, and acceptance of God's forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the ability to be set apart for good works. The message emphasizes that, despite their failures and shortcomings, individuals like Peter, Paul, and John Mark were used by God for honorable purposes, emphasizing the idea that one's past mistakes should not hinder them from being vessels for God's work. It encourages confession, repentance, and acceptance of God's forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the ability to be set apart for good works. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-12-03/917/honorable-vessel Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Press On! Press On! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-26/press-on https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-26/916/press-on Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Israel: God’s Prophetic Timepiece | Part Two Israel: God’s Prophetic Timepiece | Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-19/israel:-god-s-prophetic-timepiece-part-two Emphasizing the significance of Israel in biblical prophecies, the miracles surrounding its existence, and predictions about future events, including the return of Jesus Christ. It also encourages a deepening relationship with God, being prepared for the return of Christ, and engaging actively in life while following Jesus closely. Emphasizing the significance of Israel in biblical prophecies, the miracles surrounding its existence, and predictions about future events, including the return of Jesus Christ. It also encourages a deepening relationship with God, being prepared for the return of Christ, and engaging actively in life while following Jesus closely. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-19/915/israel:-god-s-prophetic-timepiece-part-two Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Israel - God's Prophetic Timepiece Part One Israel - God's Prophetic Timepiece Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-12/israel-gods-prophetic-timepiece-part-one Join us as we begin focusing on the significance of Israel in a prophetic context, the challenges it faces, and the belief in God's faithfulness to the people of Israel. Join us as we begin focusing on the significance of Israel in a prophetic context, the challenges it faces, and the belief in God's faithfulness to the people of Israel. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-12/914/israel-gods-prophetic-timepiece-part-one Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 The Deadly Danger of Truth Untethered from Spirit The Deadly Danger of Truth Untethered from Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-05/the-deadly-danger-of-truth-untethered-from-spirit This message emphasizes the dangers of disconnecting the understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit from the anchor of God's word and the need for a balanced approach that combines both Spirit and Truth in the Christian faith. This message emphasizes the dangers of disconnecting the understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit from the anchor of God's word and the need for a balanced approach that combines both Spirit and Truth in the Christian faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-11-05/913/the-deadly-danger-of-truth-untethered-from-spirit Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Three Warning Signs We’re Untethering the Spirit from the Truth Three Warning Signs We’re Untethering the Spirit from the Truth https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-29/three-warning-signs-we-re-untethering-the-spirit-from-the-truth The text warns about untethering the Holy Spirit from the truth and provides three signs of this: 1) Focusing more on the Spirit than on Jesus, 2) Making the Spirit's work about emotion rather than mission, and 3) Being preoccupied with constantly seeking "new" spiritual experiences, emphasizing the need for a balanced and grounded approach to the Holy Spirit's guidance in Christian faith. The text warns about untethering the Holy Spirit from the truth and provides three signs of this: 1) Focusing more on the Spirit than on Jesus, 2) Making the Spirit's work about emotion rather than mission, and 3) Being preoccupied with constantly seeking "new" spiritual experiences, emphasizing the need for a balanced and grounded approach to the Holy Spirit's guidance in Christian faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-29/912/three-warning-signs-we-re-untethering-the-spirit-from-the-truth Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Wrath of God - Dale Ingram The Wrath of God - Dale Ingram https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-22/the-wrath-of-god-dale-ingram Dale Ingraham will be our guest speaker this Sunday. The title of his message is The Wrath of God and his passages will be Rom. 1:16-23 and 2:4-10. Dale Ingraham will be our guest speaker this Sunday. The title of his message is The Wrath of God and his passages will be Rom. 1:16-23 and 2:4-10. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-22/911/the-wrath-of-god-dale-ingram Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Sowing to the Spirit Sowing to the Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-15/sowing-to-the-spirit Sowing to the Spirit involves recognizing the principle of reaping what you sow, where sowing to the Spirit through acts of goodness, love, and the use of spiritual gifts brings about a harvest of eternal life and positive impact on others, while sowing to the flesh results in corruption and decay in one's life. Sowing to the Spirit involves recognizing the principle of reaping what you sow, where sowing to the Spirit through acts of goodness, love, and the use of spiritual gifts brings about a harvest of eternal life and positive impact on others, while sowing to the flesh results in corruption and decay in one's life. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-15/910/sowing-to-the-spirit Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Why We Need Spirit and Truth Why We Need Spirit and Truth https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-08/why-we-need-spirit-and-truth The sermon by Allen Snapp at Grace Community Church on October 8, 2023, emphasizes the importance of both the Holy Spirit and the Truth (the Bible) in the Christian faith, highlighting that we need both for spiritual life, salvation, fulfilling the church's mission, and discernment in our walk with God. The sermon by Allen Snapp at Grace Community Church on October 8, 2023, emphasizes the importance of both the Holy Spirit and the Truth (the Bible) in the Christian faith, highlighting that we need both for spiritual life, salvation, fulfilling the church's mission, and discernment in our walk with God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-08/909/why-we-need-spirit-and-truth Sun, 8 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Worshiping God in Spirt and Truth Worshiping God in Spirt and Truth https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-01/worshiping-god-in-spirt-and-truth https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-10-01/908/worshiping-god-in-spirt-and-truth Sun, 1 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Declaring God's Faithfulness; Past, Present, and Future Declaring God's Faithfulness; Past, Present, and Future https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-24/declaring-gods-faithfulness-past-present-and-future Grace Community Church's 20th anniversary message, delivered by Allen Snapp, celebrated God's enduring faithfulness and emphasized the church's commitment to deepening faith, community, and service in the years to come. Grace Community Church's 20th anniversary message, delivered by Allen Snapp, celebrated God's enduring faithfulness and emphasized the church's commitment to deepening faith, community, and service in the years to come. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-24/904/declaring-gods-faithfulness-past-present-and-future Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Going From Victim to Victor Going From Victim to Victor https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-17/going-from-victim-to-victor Using the story of David and Saul from 2 Samuel 1 to emphasize the importance of refusing to embrace permanent victimhood, honoring those who have wronged us, and putting others in the best light possible, ultimately highlighting the transformation from victim to victor through faith and grace. Using the story of David and Saul from 2 Samuel 1 to emphasize the importance of refusing to embrace permanent victimhood, honoring those who have wronged us, and putting others in the best light possible, ultimately highlighting the transformation from victim to victor through faith and grace. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-17/905/going-from-victim-to-victor Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Finding Good News in the Wreckage of a Doomed Life Finding Good News in the Wreckage of a Doomed Life https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-10/finding-good-news-in-the-wreckage-of-a-doomed-life Discovering hope and salvation amidst a life headed for destruction. Discovering hope and salvation amidst a life headed for destruction. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-10/903/finding-good-news-in-the-wreckage-of-a-doomed-life Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Recovering What Was Lost Recovering What Was Lost https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-03/recovering-what-was-lost The message centers on the story of David's resilience in the face of devastating loss, emphasizing his journey of mourning, finding strength in God, seeking divine guidance, and ultimately fighting to recover what was taken from him. The message centers on the story of David's resilience in the face of devastating loss, emphasizing his journey of mourning, finding strength in God, seeking divine guidance, and ultimately fighting to recover what was taken from him. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-09-03/887/recovering-what-was-lost Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 To Spear or to Spare: Dealing with an Abusive Leader Part Two To Spear or to Spare: Dealing with an Abusive Leader Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-06-25/to-spear-or-to-spare:-dealing-with-an-abusive-leader-part-two When dealing with an abusive leader, don't retaliate, treat them with love, create distance, speak truth respectfully but firmly, distrust words without consistent actions, and trust God for justice. When dealing with an abusive leader, don't retaliate, treat them with love, create distance, speak truth respectfully but firmly, distrust words without consistent actions, and trust God for justice. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-06-25/891/to-spear-or-to-spare:-dealing-with-an-abusive-leader-part-two Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 God’s Work in the Wilderness Part One God’s Work in the Wilderness Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-06-04/god-s-work-in-the-wilderness-part-one David's journey through the wilderness teaches him to trust God in loneliness, homelessness, and cruelty. It shapes him into a man after God's heart, emphasizing the importance of relying on Jesus as our refuge. The wilderness serves as a transformative experience to mold us into who God intends us to be. David's journey through the wilderness teaches him to trust God in loneliness, homelessness, and cruelty. It shapes him into a man after God's heart, emphasizing the importance of relying on Jesus as our refuge. The wilderness serves as a transformative experience to mold us into who God intends us to be. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-06-04/888/god-s-work-in-the-wilderness-part-one Sun, 4 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 A Beautiful Friendship Part Two A Beautiful Friendship Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-28/a-beautiful-friendship-part-two Explore the loyal bond between Jonathan and David, their sacrificial friendship built on character, loyalty, and truthful communication. Explore the loyal bond between Jonathan and David, their sacrificial friendship built on character, loyalty, and truthful communication. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-28/885/a-beautiful-friendship-part-two Sun, 28 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 A Beautiful Friendship Part One A Beautiful Friendship Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-21/a-beautiful-friendship-part-one Jonathan and David develop a deep friendship based on character and faith in God. Their friendship withstands adversity, as Jonathan remains loyal to David when he is in danger. The importance of true, loyal friendships and loving one another as Jesus commanded is emphasized. Jonathan and David develop a deep friendship based on character and faith in God. Their friendship withstands adversity, as Jonathan remains loyal to David when he is in danger. The importance of true, loyal friendships and loving one another as Jesus commanded is emphasized. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-21/884/a-beautiful-friendship-part-one Sun, 21 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Torment of Jealousy The Torment of Jealousy https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-14/the-torment-of-jealousy Saul's jealousy torments him as David succeeds. Saul plots to kill David, leading to his own downfall. The story underscores the destructive power of jealousy and the importance of God's favor. Saul's jealousy torments him as David succeeds. Saul plots to kill David, leading to his own downfall. The story underscores the destructive power of jealousy and the importance of God's favor. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-14/883/the-torment-of-jealousy Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 We Have a Champion! We Have a Champion! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-07/we-have-a-champion The story of David and Goliath teaches us that Jesus is our champion who defeated sin and death. We can learn from David's example to face our own giants with faith, run towards them instead of away, and use the weapons God has already given us. The battle is the Lord's, and with Him, we are more than conquerors. The story of David and Goliath teaches us that Jesus is our champion who defeated sin and death. We can learn from David's example to face our own giants with faith, run towards them instead of away, and use the weapons God has already given us. The battle is the Lord's, and with Him, we are more than conquerors. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-05-07/882/we-have-a-champion Sun, 7 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Open Windows, Open Doors Open Windows, Open Doors https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-30/open-windows-open-doors "Open Windows, Open Doors" - a message about the importance of the church having open windows and doors to let in God's love and power, and to share it with the world. Pray, believe, and live with open hearts and minds. "Open Windows, Open Doors" - a message about the importance of the church having open windows and doors to let in God's love and power, and to share it with the world. Pray, believe, and live with open hearts and minds. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-30/881/open-windows-open-doors Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Consult the Circles Consult the Circles https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-23/consult-the-circles The passage discusses the importance of starting with the inner person and writing the commandments on the tablet of one's heart to find favor and success in the sight of God and man. It also emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord, acknowledging Him in all ways, and turning away from evil, as this will be healing to one's flesh and refreshment to one's bones. All of life fits into one of two circles, and the passage encourages readers to consult those circles to add health and refreshment to their lives. The passage discusses the importance of starting with the inner person and writing the commandments on the tablet of one's heart to find favor and success in the sight of God and man. It also emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord, acknowledging Him in all ways, and turning away from evil, as this will be healing to one's flesh and refreshment to one's bones. All of life fits into one of two circles, and the passage encourages readers to consult those circles to add health and refreshment to their lives. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-23/880/consult-the-circles Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Man Looks On the Outward, God Looks On the Heart Man Looks On the Outward, God Looks On the Heart https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-16/man-looks-on-the-outward-god-looks-on-the-heart The story of David being anointed as king by Samuel reminds us that while humans tend to judge by outward appearances, God sees the heart and knows the true character of a person. The story of David being anointed as king by Samuel reminds us that while humans tend to judge by outward appearances, God sees the heart and knows the true character of a person. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-16/879/man-looks-on-the-outward-god-looks-on-the-heart Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Did Jesus Really Rise from The Dead? Did Jesus Really Rise from The Dead? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-09/did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead Jesus is the Risen Savior who walks with us in life and comes especially close as we walk through the dark valley of the shadow of death, promising that the light may be turned off for a time, but on the great resurrection day, that light will be turned back on, brighter than ever. Jesus is the Risen Savior who walks with us in life and comes especially close as we walk through the dark valley of the shadow of death, promising that the light may be turned off for a time, but on the great resurrection day, that light will be turned back on, brighter than ever. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-09/878/did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead Sun, 9 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Most Horrible, Wonderful, Holy Week of All The Most Horrible, Wonderful, Holy Week of All https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-02/the-most-horrible-wonderful-holy-week-of-all Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was a time of great hope and promise, but it was also a time of great sorrow and pain. It was the beginning of the end, but it was also the beginning of a new beginning. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was a time of great hope and promise, but it was also a time of great sorrow and pain. It was the beginning of the end, but it was also the beginning of a new beginning. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-04-02/877/the-most-horrible-wonderful-holy-week-of-all Sun, 2 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Succeeding Backwards – Tracking the Fall of King Saul Part Two Succeeding Backwards – Tracking the Fall of King Saul Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-26/succeeding-backwards-tracking-the-fall-of-king-saul-part-two "Succeeding Backwards" is a sermon on the story of King Saul, who failed because of his pride and disobedience. The sermon encourages listeners to avoid Saul's mistakes by putting their faith in Jesus and obeying God. "Succeeding Backwards" is a sermon on the story of King Saul, who failed because of his pride and disobedience. The sermon encourages listeners to avoid Saul's mistakes by putting their faith in Jesus and obeying God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-26/876/succeeding-backwards-tracking-the-fall-of-king-saul-part-two Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Succeeding Backwards: Tracking the Fall of King Saul (Part One) Succeeding Backwards: Tracking the Fall of King Saul (Part One) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-19/succeeding-backwards-tracking-the-fall-of-king-saul-part-one Man-driven success craves more and more and is never satisfied. When we’re driven to get more and more success (however we define it) we are seeking man-driven success. More money, a better job, a bigger home, a faster car, more respect and social status, more admiration, applause, people serving us. Man-driven success craves more and more and is never satisfied. When we’re driven to get more and more success (however we define it) we are seeking man-driven success. More money, a better job, a bigger home, a faster car, more respect and social status, more admiration, applause, people serving us. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-19/875/succeeding-backwards-tracking-the-fall-of-king-saul-part-one Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Dealing with Despisers, Dividers, and Downright Toxic People Dealing with Despisers, Dividers, and Downright Toxic People https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-12/dealing-with-despisers-dividers-and-downright-toxic-people There will always be despisers in our lives. People on the sidelines who judge and criticize anyone who attempts anything. There will always be critics who don’t enter the fray, don’t try to solve the problems, don’t have any productive contributions to make, but boy they sure know better than anyone else how it should be done. There will always be despisers in our lives. People on the sidelines who judge and criticize anyone who attempts anything. There will always be critics who don’t enter the fray, don’t try to solve the problems, don’t have any productive contributions to make, but boy they sure know better than anyone else how it should be done. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-12/874/dealing-with-despisers-dividers-and-downright-toxic-people Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0500 The King Calls Us to Action The King Calls Us to Action https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-05/the-king-calls-us-to-action Jesus died on the cross to cleanse us from our sin and restore us to deep, loving friendship with God, that we might be adopted as precious sons and daughters. Jesus died on the cross to cleanse us from our sin and restore us to deep, loving friendship with God, that we might be adopted as precious sons and daughters. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-03-05/873/the-king-calls-us-to-action Sun, 5 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Made Fit - John Bennett (guest speaker) Made Fit - John Bennett (guest speaker) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-26/made-fit-john-bennett-guest-speaker https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-26/872/made-fit-john-bennett-guest-speaker Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Trusting God in the Midst of Change Trusting God in the Midst of Change https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-17/trusting-god-in-the-midst-of-change What’s important is what God says about you and what He says goes to our head, heart, and to the depths of our soul. Hear that through the filter of the gospel and what Jesus our King came to do for us. What’s important is what God says about you and what He says goes to our head, heart, and to the depths of our soul. Hear that through the filter of the gospel and what Jesus our King came to do for us. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-17/871/trusting-god-in-the-midst-of-change Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 At the Corner of Ordinary and Ordained At the Corner of Ordinary and Ordained https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-12/at-the-corner-of-ordinary-and-ordained The more we lose ourselves in the infinite love of God that is in Christ Jesus, the more we find what life is. The more we lose ourselves in the infinite love of God that is in Christ Jesus, the more we find what life is. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-12/870/at-the-corner-of-ordinary-and-ordained Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Give Us A King! Give Us A King! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-05/give-us-a-king In The Days Of Uncertainty, We Must Turn To The King’s Word Rather Than Turn To The kings Of The World In The Days Of Uncertainty, We Must Turn To The King’s Word Rather Than Turn To The kings Of The World https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-02-05/869/give-us-a-king Sun, 5 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Never Count God Out! Never Count God Out! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-28/never-count-god-out Never count God out! He will glorify His name and He will deliver His people. Let’s draw near to God, turn from idols, and believe God for great things. Never count God out! He will glorify His name and He will deliver His people. Let’s draw near to God, turn from idols, and believe God for great things. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-28/868/never-count-god-out Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 How to Keep Your Future from Becoming a Dead End How to Keep Your Future from Becoming a Dead End https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-22/how-to-keep-your-future-from-becoming-a-dead-end We don’t want our future to only be bright in eternity, we want it to be bright here and now We don’t want our future to only be bright in eternity, we want it to be bright here and now https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-22/867/how-to-keep-your-future-from-becoming-a-dead-end Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-15/those-who-honor-me-i-will-honor Sometimes honoring God means doing the right thing when it’s hard and there may be people who don’t like you for it, but in the end honoring God will help us have favor with both God and man. Sometimes honoring God means doing the right thing when it’s hard and there may be people who don’t like you for it, but in the end honoring God will help us have favor with both God and man. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-15/866/those-who-honor-me-i-will-honor Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Give That Burden to God! Give That Burden to God! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-08/give-that-burden-to-god Often God will use burdens to move us out of a “bless me God” mindset to a “help me to be a blessing to others” mindset. He will use burdens to bring about the best. The jumble of our lives can make sense when we trust that God sees the end from the beginning. Often God will use burdens to move us out of a “bless me God” mindset to a “help me to be a blessing to others” mindset. He will use burdens to bring about the best. The jumble of our lives can make sense when we trust that God sees the end from the beginning. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-08/865/give-that-burden-to-god Sun, 8 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Digging New Wells and Re-Digging Old Ones in 2023 Digging New Wells and Re-Digging Old Ones in 2023 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-01/digging-new-wells-and-re-digging-old-ones-in-2023 God’s blessing is over our lives but that doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges. Nothing clogs up the heart and stops up the well faster than bitterness, unforgiveness and resentment. God’s blessing is over our lives but that doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges. Nothing clogs up the heart and stops up the well faster than bitterness, unforgiveness and resentment. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2023-01-01/864/digging-new-wells-and-re-digging-old-ones-in-2023 Sun, 1 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 The Weeping of Christmas The Weeping of Christmas https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-12-18/the-weeping-of-christmas Weeping is real. The weeping of Christmas was real. It’s a part of life and God uses it. But Jesus came so that weeping isn’t the last word, joy is. Jesus is good news of great joy. Weeping is real. The weeping of Christmas was real. It’s a part of life and God uses it. But Jesus came so that weeping isn’t the last word, joy is. Jesus is good news of great joy. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-12-18/863/the-weeping-of-christmas Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Waiting of Christmas The Waiting of Christmas https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-12-04/the-waiting-of-christmas A big part of patience is being able to wait when we don’t want to wait. To live under the burden that waiting presses on our soul and trust that God knows best. A big part of patience is being able to wait when we don’t want to wait. To live under the burden that waiting presses on our soul and trust that God knows best. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-12-04/861/the-waiting-of-christmas Sun, 4 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 If We’re Gonna Love, We Gotta Hate (and Other Surprising Things about Love) If We’re Gonna Love, We Gotta Hate (and Other Surprising Things about Love) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-20/if-we-re-gonna-love-we-gotta-hate-and-other-surprising-things-about-love Overcome is a fighting word. Love hates evil, therefore love fights against evil. When we can fight against an evil, we should do so. If we can stand up for someone who is being bullied, or wronged, we should do it. When we can speak up for those who can’t speak up for themselves, we should have the courage (rooted in love) to speak up. Overcome is a fighting word. Love hates evil, therefore love fights against evil. When we can fight against an evil, we should do so. If we can stand up for someone who is being bullied, or wronged, we should do it. When we can speak up for those who can’t speak up for themselves, we should have the courage (rooted in love) to speak up. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-20/859/if-we-re-gonna-love-we-gotta-hate-and-other-surprising-things-about-love Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Let Your Love Be Genuine Let Your Love Be Genuine https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-13/let-your-love-be-genuine Once again we stand in view of God’s mercy. We love because he first loved us. And because he loved us so freely we are free to love others, no strings attached. Let your love be genuine Once again we stand in view of God’s mercy. We love because he first loved us. And because he loved us so freely we are free to love others, no strings attached. Let your love be genuine https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-13/858/let-your-love-be-genuine Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Living to Please God Living to Please God https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-06/living-to-please-god A part of God’s will for our lives is that we use the gifts and talents He gave us for His purposes. To build up His church. To help those who don’t know Christ find Christ. ? A part of God’s will for our lives is that we use the gifts and talents He gave us for His purposes. To build up His church. To help those who don’t know Christ find Christ. ? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-11-06/857/living-to-please-god Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Doing Your (Big) Purpose in Life Doing Your (Big) Purpose in Life https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-30/doing-your-big-purpose-in-life As we live life as an act of worship, being transformed by the Spirit into the likeness of Christ, we will know through His word and in our spirits that we are in God’s will. We will be able to test and approve – that is we will know – that God is increasingly the center of our lives. As we live life as an act of worship, being transformed by the Spirit into the likeness of Christ, we will know through His word and in our spirits that we are in God’s will. We will be able to test and approve – that is we will know – that God is increasingly the center of our lives. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-30/856/doing-your-big-purpose-in-life Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Way, The Truth, and The Life The Way, The Truth, and The Life https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-23/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-23/855/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Discovering Your (Big) Purpose in Life Discovering Your (Big) Purpose in Life https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-16/discovering-your-big-purpose-in-life Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. That’s making God the center of all we do and as we do that everything else falls into order. We start to live more for God and His will than for ourselves and our will. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. That’s making God the center of all we do and as we do that everything else falls into order. We start to live more for God and His will than for ourselves and our will. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-16/854/discovering-your-big-purpose-in-life Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Great Faith Guided By Good Doctrine Part Two Great Faith Guided By Good Doctrine Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-09/great-faith-guided-by-good-doctrine-part-two Put up a little sail. Lift up that need, but not just with words. Hoist some sail. Pray with faith. Ask with fervor. Don’t give up. And don’t focus your faith on what you want, don’t focus your faith on your faith, focus your faith on Jesus. The Author and Finisher of our faith. Put up a little sail. Lift up that need, but not just with words. Hoist some sail. Pray with faith. Ask with fervor. Don’t give up. And don’t focus your faith on what you want, don’t focus your faith on your faith, focus your faith on Jesus. The Author and Finisher of our faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-09/853/great-faith-guided-by-good-doctrine-part-two Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Great Faith Guided by Good Doctrine Part One Great Faith Guided by Good Doctrine Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-02/great-faith-guided-by-good-doctrine-part-one Sometimes we turn our faith away from Jesus and towards the problem. I know something bad is going to happen. I know I’ll never be free from this snare. That’s faith, but wrong kind of faith. Look to Jesus and start confessing a different kind of faith: Jesus can set me free, Jesus has set me free. Sometimes we turn our faith away from Jesus and towards the problem. I know something bad is going to happen. I know I’ll never be free from this snare. That’s faith, but wrong kind of faith. Look to Jesus and start confessing a different kind of faith: Jesus can set me free, Jesus has set me free. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-10-02/852/great-faith-guided-by-good-doctrine-part-one Sun, 2 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Grace Community Church (Our Past, Present, And Future) Grace Community Church (Our Past, Present, And Future) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-25/grace-community-church-our-past-present-and-future Your past, as a church, with all of its struggles shapes us into who you are today. Which brings us to the present and informs us of our future. Your past, as a church, with all of its struggles shapes us into who you are today. Which brings us to the present and informs us of our future. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-25/851/grace-community-church-our-past-present-and-future Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Developing a Great Serve! Developing a Great Serve! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-18/developing-a-great-serve Great serving doesn’t have to be big serving, just meet a need in Jesus’ name. Let God take it from there. Great serving doesn’t have to be big serving, just meet a need in Jesus’ name. Let God take it from there. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-18/850/developing-a-great-serve Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Great to Good: Being a Great Church That Bears Good Fruit Great to Good: Being a Great Church That Bears Good Fruit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-11/great-to-good-being-a-great-church-that-bears-good-fruit How is God using you? How might God want to use you? Maybe sharing Jesus with a co-worker or inviting a friend to church. Maybe leading a ministry or serving behind the scenes. How is God using you? How might God want to use you? Maybe sharing Jesus with a co-worker or inviting a friend to church. Maybe leading a ministry or serving behind the scenes. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-11/849/great-to-good-being-a-great-church-that-bears-good-fruit Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part Five A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part Five https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-04/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-five To belong to the Lord is as simple as believing in Christ as your Lord and Savior. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved – you and your household. (Acts 16:31). All those who trust in Christ are saved. All those who don’t aren’t. Salvation belongs to the Lord. To belong to the Lord is as simple as believing in Christ as your Lord and Savior. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved – you and your household. (Acts 16:31). All those who trust in Christ are saved. All those who don’t aren’t. Salvation belongs to the Lord. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-09-04/848/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-five Sun, 4 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Faith Worth Fighting For – Part Four A Faith Worth Fighting For – Part Four https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-28/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-four We are in a spiritual fight whether we like it or not. The Bible says we don’t fight against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers – that is demonic powers, evil forces in the heavenlies. We are in a spiritual fight whether we like it or not. The Bible says we don’t fight against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers – that is demonic powers, evil forces in the heavenlies. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-28/847/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-four Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Faith Worth Fighting For – Part Three A Faith Worth Fighting For – Part Three https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-21/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-three Why does the church seem so powerless today? Here's the biggest reason. Why does the church seem so powerless today? Here's the biggest reason. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-21/846/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-three Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part Two A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-14/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-two Here's a truth: Jesus said he didn’t come to judge the world but to save it. I think there’s too much judging going on in the church. We need less judging and more coming alongside. Not to coddle the sin. Here's a truth: Jesus said he didn’t come to judge the world but to save it. I think there’s too much judging going on in the church. We need less judging and more coming alongside. Not to coddle the sin. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-14/845/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-two Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-07/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-one There’s so much anger and contention out there. We see it on social media, we see it on cable news, we see it on the streets. I’ve seen people burn relational bridges simply because someone disagrees with them. Christians aren’t meant to fight that way and it’s sad when Christians add gasoline to that fire. There’s so much anger and contention out there. We see it on social media, we see it on cable news, we see it on the streets. I’ve seen people burn relational bridges simply because someone disagrees with them. Christians aren’t meant to fight that way and it’s sad when Christians add gasoline to that fire. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-08-07/844/a-faith-worth-fighting-for-part-one Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Devastating Restoration Part Two Devastating Restoration Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-31/devastating-restoration-part-two When we have sinned against God and devastated lives around us, repentance is the road to restoration. Repentance is getting honest with God. It’s turning away from the hardening effect that sin has on our hearts and turning towards a soft heart. A broken heart. A broken and contrite heart God will not despise. When we have sinned against God and devastated lives around us, repentance is the road to restoration. Repentance is getting honest with God. It’s turning away from the hardening effect that sin has on our hearts and turning towards a soft heart. A broken heart. A broken and contrite heart God will not despise. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-31/843/devastating-restoration-part-two Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Summer in the Psalms '22 - Devastating Restoration Part One Summer in the Psalms '22 - Devastating Restoration Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-24/summer-in-the-psalms-22-devastating-restoration-part-one God restores. The gospel is all about restoration: restoring sinful, lost mankind to a holy and loving God. Jesus came to give us devastating restoration – restoration that is extremely powerful and effective. God restores. The gospel is all about restoration: restoring sinful, lost mankind to a holy and loving God. Jesus came to give us devastating restoration – restoration that is extremely powerful and effective. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-24/842/summer-in-the-psalms-22-devastating-restoration-part-one Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Summer in the Psalms ‘22 - Trust in the Lord and Do Good - Psalm 37 Summer in the Psalms ‘22 - Trust in the Lord and Do Good - Psalm 37 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-17/summer-in-the-psalms-22-trust-in-the-lord-and-do-good-psalm-37 Wherever the Lord has you, whatever season the Lord has you, David tells us the way to peace and blessing isn’t found in fretting. It’s not found in the path of the wicked or godless even if for a short time they look like they’re flourishing. Peace and blessing and life is found in centering our souls and our lives on God. Wherever the Lord has you, whatever season the Lord has you, David tells us the way to peace and blessing isn’t found in fretting. It’s not found in the path of the wicked or godless even if for a short time they look like they’re flourishing. Peace and blessing and life is found in centering our souls and our lives on God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-17/841/summer-in-the-psalms-22-trust-in-the-lord-and-do-good-psalm-37 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Transcendence and Immanence of God (and why we need both) The Transcendence and Immanence of God (and why we need both) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-10/the-transcendence-and-immanence-of-god-and-why-we-need-both God’s greatness is found not only in the transcendence of His glory, but it’s also found in the immanence of His presence. He is a God who draws near to the brokenhearted. He is a God who hears the cries of the weak, the helpless, the needy. He is a God who loves us. God’s greatness is found not only in the transcendence of His glory, but it’s also found in the immanence of His presence. He is a God who draws near to the brokenhearted. He is a God who hears the cries of the weak, the helpless, the needy. He is a God who loves us. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-10/840/the-transcendence-and-immanence-of-god-and-why-we-need-both Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Heart of Man - Joel Hudson The Heart of Man - Joel Hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-03/the-heart-of-man-joel-hudson Guest Speaker Joel Hudson Guest Speaker Joel Hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-07-03/839/the-heart-of-man-joel-hudson Sun, 3 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Growing as Disciples of Jesus Growing as Disciples of Jesus https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-26/growing-as-disciples-of-jesus Life produces growth. Living things grow. In Luke 8 Jesus tells a familiar parable and the main point of the parable is about growth…and lack of it. Life produces growth. Living things grow. In Luke 8 Jesus tells a familiar parable and the main point of the parable is about growth…and lack of it. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-26/838/growing-as-disciples-of-jesus Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 We Want To See Jesus - Guest Speaker We Want To See Jesus - Guest Speaker https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-19/we-want-to-see-jesus-guest-speaker Joel Hudson Joel Hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-19/837/we-want-to-see-jesus-guest-speaker Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Daily Cross of Discipleship The Daily Cross of Discipleship https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-12/the-daily-cross-of-discipleship What Jesus invites us into is abundant life, not death. He calls us to die to death so we can live to life. He calls us to loose our grip on trinkets so we can grasp true treasure. Jesus doesn’t just give us life, he is our life. Jesus doesn’t just give us treasure, he is our treasure! What Jesus invites us into is abundant life, not death. He calls us to die to death so we can live to life. He calls us to loose our grip on trinkets so we can grasp true treasure. Jesus doesn’t just give us life, he is our life. Jesus doesn’t just give us treasure, he is our treasure! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-12/836/the-daily-cross-of-discipleship Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Three Keys to Making Disciples Three Keys to Making Disciples https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-05/three-keys-to-making-disciples Even if your faith is weak, turn that weak faith towards Christ. We may have weak faith but we have a strong Christ who saves us by his power and grace. We have a Savior who restores us to God by his obedience. Even if your faith is weak, turn that weak faith towards Christ. We may have weak faith but we have a strong Christ who saves us by his power and grace. We have a Savior who restores us to God by his obedience. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-06-05/835/three-keys-to-making-disciples Sun, 5 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Discipleship Journey - Go and Make Disciples The Discipleship Journey - Go and Make Disciples https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-29/the-discipleship-journey-go-and-make-disciples God can use our feeblest and most imperfect efforts but we need to give Him something to work with. God can use our feeblest and most imperfect efforts but we need to give Him something to work with. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-29/834/the-discipleship-journey-go-and-make-disciples Sun, 29 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Encountering Doubt on the Discipleship Journey Encountering Doubt on the Discipleship Journey https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-22/encountering-doubt-on-the-discipleship-journey When you find yourself struggling with doubt, take encouragement, So did the disciples even with the risen Jesus standing before them. Jesus didn’t sideline them – just to opposite! – he revealed his greatness, commanded them to get busy, When you find yourself struggling with doubt, take encouragement, So did the disciples even with the risen Jesus standing before them. Jesus didn’t sideline them – just to opposite! – he revealed his greatness, commanded them to get busy, https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-22/833/encountering-doubt-on-the-discipleship-journey Sun, 22 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Destination of the Discipleship Journey The Destination of the Discipleship Journey https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-15/the-destination-of-the-discipleship-journey The work of the Spirit to make us more like Jesus begins on the inside and works its way outward. He changes both our attitude and our actions because who Jesus is, he is through and through. The work of the Spirit to make us more like Jesus begins on the inside and works its way outward. He changes both our attitude and our actions because who Jesus is, he is through and through. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-15/832/the-destination-of-the-discipleship-journey Sun, 15 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 What The World Needs To Know What The World Needs To Know https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-08/what-the-world-needs-to-know https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-08/831/what-the-world-needs-to-know Sun, 8 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Discipleship Journey: What's The Next Step? The Discipleship Journey: What's The Next Step? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-01/the-discipleship-journey-whats-the-next-step What’s the next step in the discipleship journey? We all should be asking that, not only for ourselves (growing), but for what we can do to help others take that next step (going). What’s the next step in the discipleship journey? We all should be asking that, not only for ourselves (growing), but for what we can do to help others take that next step (going). https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-05-01/830/the-discipleship-journey-whats-the-next-step Sun, 1 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Encouraging One Another 5 Encouraging One Another 5 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-24/encouraging-one-another-5 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-24/829/encouraging-one-another-5 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Knowing Christ in the Power of His Resurrection Knowing Christ in the Power of His Resurrection https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-17/knowing-christ-in-the-power-of-his-resurrection If the Lord tarries, one day each of us will be put to rest, but the switch isn’t on “off”, it’s on “sleep” and at that last day the resurrection power of Jesus will course through us and we will rise up in newness of life never to die. If the Lord tarries, one day each of us will be put to rest, but the switch isn’t on “off”, it’s on “sleep” and at that last day the resurrection power of Jesus will course through us and we will rise up in newness of life never to die. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-17/828/knowing-christ-in-the-power-of-his-resurrection Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Triumph and Tears: the paradox of the Triumphal Entry Triumph and Tears: the paradox of the Triumphal Entry https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-10/triumph-and-tears-the-paradox-of-the-triumphal-entry Maybe you’re in a season of victory and success. Good for you! Enjoy it! Thank God for it! Maybe you’re in a season of loss and failure, of suffering and sorrow and it hurts. And you feel disoriented – you can’t see how God’s promises help in this season. Let weakness be your superpower. Maybe you’re in a season of victory and success. Good for you! Enjoy it! Thank God for it! Maybe you’re in a season of loss and failure, of suffering and sorrow and it hurts. And you feel disoriented – you can’t see how God’s promises help in this season. Let weakness be your superpower. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-10/826/triumph-and-tears-the-paradox-of-the-triumphal-entry Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Why We Should Expect Jesus to Return Soon! Why We Should Expect Jesus to Return Soon! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-03/why-we-should-expect-jesus-to-return-soon History (as we know it) doesn’t end on a dark note. The world doesn’t end in a cataclysmic explosion or a meteor killing everything or the oceans covering the world. History ends with Jesus coming back and setting everything right. It ends on the brightest note of hope, so we can live every day in that hope with simple faith. History (as we know it) doesn’t end on a dark note. The world doesn’t end in a cataclysmic explosion or a meteor killing everything or the oceans covering the world. History ends with Jesus coming back and setting everything right. It ends on the brightest note of hope, so we can live every day in that hope with simple faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-04-03/825/why-we-should-expect-jesus-to-return-soon Sun, 3 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Encouraging One Another in Faith, Love, and Hope (Part 4) Encouraging One Another in Faith, Love, and Hope (Part 4) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-27/encouraging-one-another-in-faith-love-and-hope-part-4 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-27/824/encouraging-one-another-in-faith-love-and-hope-part-4 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Encouraging One Another in Faith, Love, and Hope (Part 3) Encouraging One Another in Faith, Love, and Hope (Part 3) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-20/encouraging-one-another-in-faith-love-and-hope-part-3 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-20/823/encouraging-one-another-in-faith-love-and-hope-part-3 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Understanding the Signs of the Times Understanding the Signs of the Times https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-13/understanding-the-signs-of-the-times Being ready and watching to me isn’t an intangible, sentimental, thing. It’s discipleship. Recommitting ourselves to rooting our souls deeply in the word of God. Jesus said abide in me – that’s being rooted and established in Christ. It’s letting God’s word feed and nourish our hearts, minds, and souls. Being ready is asking the Holy Spirit for transforming grace. To break sin’s hold, break worldliness, repent of hard-heartedness, and ask God for a soft heart. And taking the good news out into a world that needs it more than ever. Being ready and watching to me isn’t an intangible, sentimental, thing. It’s discipleship. Recommitting ourselves to rooting our souls deeply in the word of God. Jesus said abide in me – that’s being rooted and established in Christ. It’s letting God’s word feed and nourish our hearts, minds, and souls. Being ready is asking the Holy Spirit for transforming grace. To break sin’s hold, break worldliness, repent of hard-heartedness, and ask God for a soft heart. And taking the good news out into a world that needs it more than ever. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-13/821/understanding-the-signs-of-the-times Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Watching and Ready for the Last Days Watching and Ready for the Last Days https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-06/watching-and-ready-for-the-last-days Are we living in the last days? Broadly speaking, yes, because the last days clock started ticking when Jesus died, rose, ascended, and gave us his holy Spirit. But are we in the last of the last days when Jesus is about to return? We don’t know. Therefore we should keep watch and be ready. Are we living in the last days? Broadly speaking, yes, because the last days clock started ticking when Jesus died, rose, ascended, and gave us his holy Spirit. But are we in the last of the last days when Jesus is about to return? We don’t know. Therefore we should keep watch and be ready. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-03-06/820/watching-and-ready-for-the-last-days Sun, 6 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Encouraging One Another Faith, Love, and Hope (part 1) Encouraging One Another Faith, Love, and Hope (part 1) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-20/encouraging-one-another-faith-love-and-hope-part-1 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-20/822/encouraging-one-another-faith-love-and-hope-part-1 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Believing for Impact Believing for Impact https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-13/believing-for-impact When God says no, that no is wrapped with love and wisdom and His knowledge of what’s best for us and we can trust Him, that He has something better in mind for us. And that kind of trust is believing for impact too. When God says no, that no is wrapped with love and wisdom and His knowledge of what’s best for us and we can trust Him, that He has something better in mind for us. And that kind of trust is believing for impact too. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-13/819/believing-for-impact Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Impact of Community The Impact of Community https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-06/the-impact-of-community The impact of community is accumulative. It’s not what you do. It’s not what I do. It’s not what the person next to us does. The impact is when you add up all those things together that the gospel ball gets moved forward. That’s the impact of community! The impact of community is accumulative. It’s not what you do. It’s not what I do. It’s not what the person next to us does. The impact is when you add up all those things together that the gospel ball gets moved forward. That’s the impact of community! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-02-06/818/the-impact-of-community Sun, 6 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Impact of the Kingdom of God Part Two The Impact of the Kingdom of God Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-30/the-impact-of-the-kingdom-of-god-part-two Jesus is the best king and obeying Jesus leads to the best life. To the life that stands when storms come. To the life that isn’t barren and empty and meaningless. To the life that isn’t demolished, the life that doesn’t have nothing to show for it, the life that has nothing left that remains. Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. Jesus is the best king and obeying Jesus leads to the best life. To the life that stands when storms come. To the life that isn’t barren and empty and meaningless. To the life that isn’t demolished, the life that doesn’t have nothing to show for it, the life that has nothing left that remains. Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-30/817/the-impact-of-the-kingdom-of-god-part-two Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Impact of the Kingdom of God The Impact of the Kingdom of God https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-23/the-impact-of-the-kingdom-of-god The good news of the kingdom is that all who believe in Jesus and place their trust in him are freed from Satan’s grip, delivered from his dark, miserable, hellish domain, and transferred to the kingdom of the Son God loves. The good news of the kingdom is that all who believe in Jesus and place their trust in him are freed from Satan’s grip, delivered from his dark, miserable, hellish domain, and transferred to the kingdom of the Son God loves. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-23/816/the-impact-of-the-kingdom-of-god Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Bracing to Be Impacted Bracing to Be Impacted https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-16/bracing-to-be-impacted Gospel impact isn’t just something God works through us, gospel impact is also something God works in us. Impact needs to flow outwardly and inwardly if we’re going to be healthy believers. Gospel impact isn’t just something God works through us, gospel impact is also something God works in us. Impact needs to flow outwardly and inwardly if we’re going to be healthy believers. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-16/815/bracing-to-be-impacted Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Praying for Impact Praying for Impact https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-09/praying-for-impact Impact is defined as the act or force of one thing hitting another, or a powerful influence or effect. The book of Acts is all about impact! In fact the impact of the gospel, and the Spirit, working through the church is so great that even their enemies had to admit they were turning the world upside down! Impact is defined as the act or force of one thing hitting another, or a powerful influence or effect. The book of Acts is all about impact! In fact the impact of the gospel, and the Spirit, working through the church is so great that even their enemies had to admit they were turning the world upside down! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-09/814/praying-for-impact Sun, 9 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Bracing for Impact Bracing for Impact https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-02/bracing-for-impact The trajectory of our lives have been affected so much more than we can even imagine by the impact others have had on us, and we have affected the trajectory of others in ways we may not even realize. The trajectory of our lives have been affected so much more than we can even imagine by the impact others have had on us, and we have affected the trajectory of others in ways we may not even realize. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2022-01-02/813/bracing-for-impact Sun, 2 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Christmas Story and the Scandal-Filled Life of Jesus The Christmas Story and the Scandal-Filled Life of Jesus https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-19/the-christmas-story-and-the-scandal-filled-life-of-jesus Jesus took our sin upon himself, and he gave us his precious Holy Spirit to empower us say no to sin and to live unto God. Jesus lived a scandal-filled life so that we might live a Spirit-filled life. Jesus took our sin upon himself, and he gave us his precious Holy Spirit to empower us say no to sin and to live unto God. Jesus lived a scandal-filled life so that we might live a Spirit-filled life. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-19/812/the-christmas-story-and-the-scandal-filled-life-of-jesus Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Christmas Story and Our Story The Christmas Story and Our Story https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-12/the-christmas-story-and-our-story Jesus came not only to save our souls, he came to save our stories. Let’s believe Jesus, ask God to fill us with the Holy Spirit, and live our stories to the glory of God! Jesus came not only to save our souls, he came to save our stories. Let’s believe Jesus, ask God to fill us with the Holy Spirit, and live our stories to the glory of God! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-12/811/the-christmas-story-and-our-story Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Christmas Story and the Promises of God The Christmas Story and the Promises of God https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-05/the-christmas-story-and-the-promises-of-god Those who believe in the promise of God to do what we couldn’t do, who trust in Jesus to save us from our sin and for eternity, those are children of promise. Those who believe in the promise of God to do what we couldn’t do, who trust in Jesus to save us from our sin and for eternity, those are children of promise. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-12-05/810/the-christmas-story-and-the-promises-of-god Sun, 5 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Striving for the Work of the Spirit While Avoiding Weird Stuff Striving for the Work of the Spirit While Avoiding Weird Stuff https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-27/striving-for-the-work-of-the-spirit-while-avoiding-weird-stuff As we eagerly desire the manifestations of the Holy Spirit, let’s remember that His passion is to lift up and glorify Christ in our midst – so that believers draw nearer to Christ and unbelievers might come to know Jesus and be saved. As we eagerly desire the manifestations of the Holy Spirit, let’s remember that His passion is to lift up and glorify Christ in our midst – so that believers draw nearer to Christ and unbelievers might come to know Jesus and be saved. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-27/809/striving-for-the-work-of-the-spirit-while-avoiding-weird-stuff Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Gifts of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-21/the-gifts-of-the-spirit The Holy Spirit gives believers gifts, but if we don’t know what those gifts are or what to do with them, they might sit unused in our lives. As we consider the gifts of the Spirit, my hope is that this message inspires us to use our gifts for the glory of God. The Holy Spirit gives believers gifts, but if we don’t know what those gifts are or what to do with them, they might sit unused in our lives. As we consider the gifts of the Spirit, my hope is that this message inspires us to use our gifts for the glory of God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-21/808/the-gifts-of-the-spirit Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Fruit of the Spirit The Fruit of the Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-13/the-fruit-of-the-spirit Through Christ we have been made children of God and citizens of the kingdom of God. The Holy Spirit is working in us every day to empower us to be who we are and live life, not out of the flesh but out of the new nature the Spirit has given us. Through Christ we have been made children of God and citizens of the kingdom of God. The Holy Spirit is working in us every day to empower us to be who we are and live life, not out of the flesh but out of the new nature the Spirit has given us. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-13/807/the-fruit-of-the-spirit Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Tethering Charismata to Character: The Relationship Between Fruit and Gifts Tethering Charismata to Character: The Relationship Between Fruit and Gifts https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-06/tethering-charismata-to-character-the-relationship-between-fruit-and-gifts We want to pursue the gifts and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. It’s the Spirit that gives us the gifts, it’s the Spirit that bears the fruit in us. But the Bible – and Paul – makes it clear that we are to pursue eagerly the gifts and allow the Holy Spirit to work on our character, cultivating love, patience, gentleness, joy, and other fruits of the Spirit. We want to pursue the gifts and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. It’s the Spirit that gives us the gifts, it’s the Spirit that bears the fruit in us. But the Bible – and Paul – makes it clear that we are to pursue eagerly the gifts and allow the Holy Spirit to work on our character, cultivating love, patience, gentleness, joy, and other fruits of the Spirit. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-11-06/806/tethering-charismata-to-character-the-relationship-between-fruit-and-gifts Sat, 6 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Thank You, Jesus! Thank You, Jesus! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-31/thank-you-jesus https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-31/805/thank-you-jesus Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Perfect Plan - Joel Hudson The Perfect Plan - Joel Hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-24/the-perfect-plan-joel-hudson https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-24/804/the-perfect-plan-joel-hudson Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part Three: Sowing to the Spirit Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part Three: Sowing to the Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-17/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-three-sowing-to-the-spirit Do you wonder, why am I here? What difference will my life make? God says, I want your life to make a difference, not just for time, but for eternity. I can do that through you! Keep in step with My Spirit by sowing to the Spirit. Do you wonder, why am I here? What difference will my life make? God says, I want your life to make a difference, not just for time, but for eternity. I can do that through you! Keep in step with My Spirit by sowing to the Spirit. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-17/803/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-three-sowing-to-the-spirit Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part Two Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-10/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-two We need to promote the truth by the power of the Spirit not by the power of the flesh. The flesh can say truth too, and in that moment the truth becomes a devourer of people, not a builder up of people. We need to promote the truth by the power of the Spirit not by the power of the flesh. The flesh can say truth too, and in that moment the truth becomes a devourer of people, not a builder up of people. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-10/802/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-two Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part One Keeping in Step with the Spirit Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-03/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-one With eyes of faith we begin to see God working in the ordinary moments of our lives. There’s no formula, life is messy. But we are coming at it from a different direction: the direction of faith. The direction of the Spirit. With eyes of faith we begin to see God working in the ordinary moments of our lives. There’s no formula, life is messy. But we are coming at it from a different direction: the direction of faith. The direction of the Spirit. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-10-03/801/keeping-in-step-with-the-spirit-part-one Sun, 3 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Can These Bones Live? The Resurrection Power of God’s Spirit Can These Bones Live? The Resurrection Power of God’s Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-26/can-these-bones-live-the-resurrection-power-of-god-s-spirit Maybe you find yourself in what looks to be a hopeless place. You don’t see a way out. You don’t see a glimmer of hope. You think that loved one is too far gone to ever come to Christ. Your doctor called with news that has gripped your heart with fear. You have too much debt, you don’t have a job, your marriage is falling apart, you’re alienated from your kids. Whatever it is, it may look hopeless to you but it’s not hopeless to God. Maybe you find yourself in what looks to be a hopeless place. You don’t see a way out. You don’t see a glimmer of hope. You think that loved one is too far gone to ever come to Christ. Your doctor called with news that has gripped your heart with fear. You have too much debt, you don’t have a job, your marriage is falling apart, you’re alienated from your kids. Whatever it is, it may look hopeless to you but it’s not hopeless to God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-26/800/can-these-bones-live-the-resurrection-power-of-god-s-spirit Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Purpose of the Power of the Holy Spirit The Purpose of the Power of the Holy Spirit https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-19/the-purpose-of-the-power-of-the-holy-spirit God is very real and very much working in the world today. And no matter how put together people may look on the surface, we live in a broken world and there’s a lot of brokenness behind the curtains. God is very real and very much working in the world today. And no matter how put together people may look on the surface, we live in a broken world and there’s a lot of brokenness behind the curtains. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-19/799/the-purpose-of-the-power-of-the-holy-spirit Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does He Do? Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does He Do? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-12/who-is-the-holy-spirit-and-what-does-he-do The book of Acts is all about the church filled with the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. Paul writes chapters about cultivating and pursuing the gifts of the Spirit. He writes to be filled with the Spirit, and he urges us to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. The book of Acts is all about the church filled with the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. Paul writes chapters about cultivating and pursuing the gifts of the Spirit. He writes to be filled with the Spirit, and he urges us to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-12/798/who-is-the-holy-spirit-and-what-does-he-do Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Known and Loved By God (Psalm 139) Known and Loved By God (Psalm 139) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-05/known-and-loved-by-god-psalm-139 God searches and knows us through and through. Inviting God to search us and know us doesn’t actually change anything about God’s searching or knowing, but it does change our heart position. Instead of trying to hide from God, instead of trying to cloak our sins, we ask God to shine His light on us, so that we live life His way rather than our way. God searches and knows us through and through. Inviting God to search us and know us doesn’t actually change anything about God’s searching or knowing, but it does change our heart position. Instead of trying to hide from God, instead of trying to cloak our sins, we ask God to shine His light on us, so that we live life His way rather than our way. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-09-05/797/known-and-loved-by-god-psalm-139 Sun, 5 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Close Call with a Crisis of Faith - Psalm 73 Close Call with a Crisis of Faith - Psalm 73 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-29/close-call-with-a-crisis-of-faith-psalm-73 When Jesus receives us into glory, made possible through his death and resurrection, all the wrongs, all the pain, all the suffering, even all the stains and regrets of our own sin will not only be forgiven, they will be reversed. When Jesus receives us into glory, made possible through his death and resurrection, all the wrongs, all the pain, all the suffering, even all the stains and regrets of our own sin will not only be forgiven, they will be reversed. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-29/796/close-call-with-a-crisis-of-faith-psalm-73 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Great Goodness of Our God - Psalm 36 The Great Goodness of Our God - Psalm 36 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-22/the-great-goodness-of-our-god-psalm-36 Whether we know it or not, whether we believe it or not, what our hearts crave most is God and His great goodness. Whether we know it or not, whether we believe it or not, what our hearts crave most is God and His great goodness. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-22/795/the-great-goodness-of-our-god-psalm-36 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Battling Fear with Confidence in God Battling Fear with Confidence in God https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-15/battling-fear-with-confidence-in-god How do we battle fear? Not by focusing on fear, but by focusing on our awesome God. The goal isn’t fearlessness, the goal is confidence in God. God-confidence. Then we can say, of whom, and of what, shall I be afraid? How do we battle fear? Not by focusing on fear, but by focusing on our awesome God. The goal isn’t fearlessness, the goal is confidence in God. God-confidence. Then we can say, of whom, and of what, shall I be afraid? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-15/794/battling-fear-with-confidence-in-god Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Going From Complaining to God to Confidence in God (Psalm 77) Going From Complaining to God to Confidence in God (Psalm 77) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-08/going-from-complaining-to-god-to-confidence-in-god-psalm-77 God is still great and powerful! He is still doing great things! We can believe that with confidence and pray that with confidence. God is still great and powerful! He is still doing great things! We can believe that with confidence and pray that with confidence. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-08-08/793/going-from-complaining-to-god-to-confidence-in-god-psalm-77 Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Teach Us to Number Our Days (Ps 90) Teach Us to Number Our Days (Ps 90) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-31/teach-us-to-number-our-days-ps-90 A big part of a wise life is investing our lives in a work that will last forever. Eternal work. We need God’s help, but we need to do it. Establish the work of our hands. A big part of a wise life is investing our lives in a work that will last forever. Eternal work. We need God’s help, but we need to do it. Establish the work of our hands. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-31/792/teach-us-to-number-our-days-ps-90 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Thirsting for God (Psalm 42) Thirsting for God (Psalm 42) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-25/thirsting-for-god-psalm-42 Thirsts are powerful drivers in our lives. God created spiritual thirst to drive us to Him, the fountain of living water. Only Jesus can satisfy fully and forever the longing and craving and thirsting of our soul. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Thirsts are powerful drivers in our lives. God created spiritual thirst to drive us to Him, the fountain of living water. Only Jesus can satisfy fully and forever the longing and craving and thirsting of our soul. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-25/791/thirsting-for-god-psalm-42 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Paradigm of Praise (Psalm 145) The Paradigm of Praise (Psalm 145) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-18/the-paradigm-of-praise-psalm-145 Choosing the paradigm of praise means we see and interpret life through a framework that doesn’t deny the challenges we face, doesn’t deny the heartache and suffering all around us, isn’t afraid to be honest when we go through hardships and disappointments. We see those things, but we see God as bigger. Praising God isn’t about denying reality, it’s about seeing God as the biggest reality! The greatest reality! Choosing the paradigm of praise means we see and interpret life through a framework that doesn’t deny the challenges we face, doesn’t deny the heartache and suffering all around us, isn’t afraid to be honest when we go through hardships and disappointments. We see those things, but we see God as bigger. Praising God isn’t about denying reality, it’s about seeing God as the biggest reality! The greatest reality! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-18/790/the-paradigm-of-praise-psalm-145 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Psalm 23 Psalm 23 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-11/psalm-23 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Draw near to Him. Draw near to God. He is generous. He is loving. He is life. As we follow him, he restores our soul, he protects us, he invites us, and he pursues us with goodness and mercy. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Draw near to Him. Draw near to God. He is generous. He is loving. He is life. As we follow him, he restores our soul, he protects us, he invites us, and he pursues us with goodness and mercy. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-11/789/psalm-23 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Benaiah Benaiah https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-04/benaiah Guest speaker Jeff Simpson speaks about courage in the life of Benaiah from 2 Samuel 23:20-23. Guest speaker Jeff Simpson speaks about courage in the life of Benaiah from 2 Samuel 23:20-23. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-07-04/788/benaiah Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Blessed Life - Psalm 1 The Blessed Life - Psalm 1 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-26/the-blessed-life-psalm-1 The psalms are raw and honest covering the range of human experience and emotion and then connect all of that to God. The psalms are a blessed place to park our hearts. The psalms are raw and honest covering the range of human experience and emotion and then connect all of that to God. The psalms are a blessed place to park our hearts. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-26/786/the-blessed-life-psalm-1 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Leaving People with Hope Leaving People with Hope https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-20/leaving-people-with-hope God’s grace, love, and friendship energizing us to pick up hammers, paintbrushes, and circular saws to build broken lives in the name of Christ and do the work God has given us to do. God’s grace, love, and friendship energizing us to pick up hammers, paintbrushes, and circular saws to build broken lives in the name of Christ and do the work God has given us to do. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-20/785/leaving-people-with-hope Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Examine Yourselves Part Two Examine Yourselves Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-13/examine-yourselves-part-two With our roots firmly and deeply planted in Christ and the gospel of grace, let’s make every effort to abide in Christ, rely on the Spirit’s power, be what we are, and do the good God has called us to do. With our roots firmly and deeply planted in Christ and the gospel of grace, let’s make every effort to abide in Christ, rely on the Spirit’s power, be what we are, and do the good God has called us to do. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-13/784/examine-yourselves-part-two Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Examine Yourselves Part One Examine Yourselves Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-06/examine-yourselves-part-one Jesus is for the weak and struggling. He goes after the straying lamb. Don’t examine yourself with a condemning eye, examine yourself in the light of Christ’s love and ask him to deepen the roots of your faith, and grow the fruits of your faith. Jesus is for the weak and struggling. He goes after the straying lamb. Don’t examine yourself with a condemning eye, examine yourself in the light of Christ’s love and ask him to deepen the roots of your faith, and grow the fruits of your faith. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-06-06/783/examine-yourselves-part-one Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Minimizing Mess, Maximizing Grace in Relationships Minimizing Mess, Maximizing Grace in Relationships https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-29/minimizing-mess-maximizing-grace-in-relationships How can we minimize mess and maximize grace in the church? In our families? In our relationships? Three good lessons from Paul: don’t give up easily on relationships just because they get messy. Dial down the pride. Don’t keep score. Or, in one word, love each other. How can we minimize mess and maximize grace in the church? In our families? In our relationships? Three good lessons from Paul: don’t give up easily on relationships just because they get messy. Dial down the pride. Don’t keep score. Or, in one word, love each other. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-29/782/minimizing-mess-maximizing-grace-in-relationships Sat, 29 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Beautiful Strength of Weakness The Beautiful Strength of Weakness https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-23/the-beautiful-strength-of-weakness There is a beautiful strength in weakness when it causes us to fall upon the grace and strength of Christ. There is a beautiful strength in weakness when it causes us to fall upon the grace and strength of Christ. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-23/781/the-beautiful-strength-of-weakness Sun, 23 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Good Boast The Good Boast https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-16/the-good-boast We were created to be reflectors of God’s glory, not projectors of our own glory. God’s goodness, God’s grace, God’s plan, God’s power becomes our glory. This doesn’t shrink us, it enlarges us. We were created to be reflectors of God’s glory, not projectors of our own glory. God’s goodness, God’s grace, God’s plan, God’s power becomes our glory. This doesn’t shrink us, it enlarges us. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-16/780/the-good-boast Sun, 16 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Profile of a Spiritual Abuser Profile of a Spiritual Abuser https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-09/profile-of-a-spiritual-abuser No church and no believer is perfect. We can and should put up with a lot. Imperfect believers, imperfect churches, we should show patience, grace, and charity. We must not have a hair trigger reaction and call every imperfect situation spiritually abusive. But where we find spiritual abuse we must not put up with it. No church and no believer is perfect. We can and should put up with a lot. Imperfect believers, imperfect churches, we should show patience, grace, and charity. We must not have a hair trigger reaction and call every imperfect situation spiritually abusive. But where we find spiritual abuse we must not put up with it. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-09/779/profile-of-a-spiritual-abuser Sun, 9 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Key to Discerning Good and Bad Spiritual Leadership The Key to Discerning Good and Bad Spiritual Leadership https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-02/the-key-to-discerning-good-and-bad-spiritual-leadership Keep it simple saint. Is that leader, teaching, movement, friend, or impulse in your heart leading you to unfolded, simple, pure devotion to Jesus? Keep it simple saint. Is that leader, teaching, movement, friend, or impulse in your heart leading you to unfolded, simple, pure devotion to Jesus? https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-05-02/778/the-key-to-discerning-good-and-bad-spiritual-leadership Sun, 2 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Difference Partnership Makes in a Local Church The Difference Partnership Makes in a Local Church https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-25/the-difference-partnership-makes-in-a-local-church The Difference Partnership Makes in a Local Church The Difference Partnership Makes in a Local Church https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-25/777/the-difference-partnership-makes-in-a-local-church Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Demolishing the Strongholds in our Minds Demolishing the Strongholds in our Minds https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-18/demolishing-the-strongholds-in-our-minds In Christ, by his word, and through His Holy Spirit we have power to demolish lies and build firmly on the truth of Christ. He is the rock who won’t roll, the foundation that lasts forever. In Christ, by his word, and through His Holy Spirit we have power to demolish lies and build firmly on the truth of Christ. He is the rock who won’t roll, the foundation that lasts forever. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-18/776/demolishing-the-strongholds-in-our-minds Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Power to Demolish and a Heart to Build Up Power to Demolish and a Heart to Build Up https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-10/power-to-demolish-and-a-heart-to-build-up May we also see beyond the surface, even of people who criticize and treat us ill, and see what the power of God could do to them ??" building them up, not tearing them down! May we also see beyond the surface, even of people who criticize and treat us ill, and see what the power of God could do to them ??" building them up, not tearing them down! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-10/775/power-to-demolish-and-a-heart-to-build-up Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 A Living Hope From Our Living Savior! A Living Hope From Our Living Savior! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-03/a-living-hope-from-our-living-savior Resurrection Sunday... Living hope redeeming our past, assuring our eternal future, and guarding us in the here and now. All through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What a day! What a hope! What a Savior! Resurrection Sunday... Living hope redeeming our past, assuring our eternal future, and guarding us in the here and now. All through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What a day! What a hope! What a Savior! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-03/774/a-living-hope-from-our-living-savior Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 It is Finished - Good Friday 2021 It is Finished - Good Friday 2021 https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-02/it-is-finished-good-friday-2021 The cup of God’s wrath has been emptied. Our debt has been paid in full. We have been rescued from death and for eternal life. What blessed words: It is finished!!! The cup of God’s wrath has been emptied. Our debt has been paid in full. We have been rescued from death and for eternal life. What blessed words: It is finished!!! https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-04-02/773/it-is-finished-good-friday-2021 Fri, 2 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Living Larger by Sowing Generously Living Larger by Sowing Generously https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-28/living-larger-by-sowing-generously The saddest harvest is a life that’s all about us. That’s where the sinful map in our hearts wants to take us. Pride can make that feel pretty fulfilling for a time, but in the end, it’s empty. It’s vain glory, empty glory. The harvest of righteousness is seeing that it’s all about God. Our joy, our hope, our meaning, our life is God. The saddest harvest is a life that’s all about us. That’s where the sinful map in our hearts wants to take us. Pride can make that feel pretty fulfilling for a time, but in the end, it’s empty. It’s vain glory, empty glory. The harvest of righteousness is seeing that it’s all about God. Our joy, our hope, our meaning, our life is God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-28/772/living-larger-by-sowing-generously Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Grace to Live Generously Grace to Live Generously https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-21/grace-to-live-generously When we find our Christian experience feeling smaller and smaller, shrinking and unfulfilling, there’s a good chance that the answer isn’t getting more, it’s giving more. When we find our Christian experience feeling smaller and smaller, shrinking and unfulfilling, there’s a good chance that the answer isn’t getting more, it’s giving more. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-21/771/grace-to-live-generously Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Conflict, Confusion, and Correction: Is it worth the risk?(Part Two) Conflict, Confusion, and Correction: Is it worth the risk?(Part Two) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-14/conflict-confusion-and-correction:-is-it-worth-the-risk-part-two We should never want to harm anyone. Paul says they were sorrowful the way God intended and were not harmed in any way by Paul. They were hurt, but not harmed. That hurt, began to work on their hearts and softened them towards God, they repented, did an about face, and began to press in towards God. We should never want to harm anyone. Paul says they were sorrowful the way God intended and were not harmed in any way by Paul. They were hurt, but not harmed. That hurt, began to work on their hearts and softened them towards God, they repented, did an about face, and began to press in towards God. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-14/770/conflict-confusion-and-correction:-is-it-worth-the-risk-part-two Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Conflict, Confusion, and Correction: Is it worth the risk?(Part One) Conflict, Confusion, and Correction: Is it worth the risk?(Part One) https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-07/conflict-confusion-and-correction:-is-it-worth-the-risk-part-one If we want to improve, we need correction. If we want our lives to grow in fruitfulness and godliness, we need correction. If we want to avoid danger, we need correction. If we want to love others well, we have to risk giving correction. If we want to improve, we need correction. If we want our lives to grow in fruitfulness and godliness, we need correction. If we want to avoid danger, we need correction. If we want to love others well, we have to risk giving correction. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-03-07/769/conflict-confusion-and-correction:-is-it-worth-the-risk-part-one Sun, 7 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500 A Peek Into Biblical Counseling A Peek Into Biblical Counseling https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-28/a-peek-into-biblical-counseling A Peek Into Biblical Counseling A Peek Into Biblical Counseling https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-28/768/a-peek-into-biblical-counseling Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 True Love True Love https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-21/true-love https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-21/767/true-love Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Come Out from Them and Be Separate Come Out from Them and Be Separate https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-14/come-out-from-them-and-be-separate God has given us such great promises of loving, close relationship with Him, and we don’t want anything in our lives to block that fellowship or dishonor our Savior or our Father in heaven. God has given us such great promises of loving, close relationship with Him, and we don’t want anything in our lives to block that fellowship or dishonor our Savior or our Father in heaven. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-14/766/come-out-from-them-and-be-separate Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 What Does It Mean To Be Unequally Yoked What Does It Mean To Be Unequally Yoked https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-07/what-does-it-mean-to-be-unequally-yoked Don’t be unequally yoked, take that yoke off and put Jesus’ yoke back on, to serve and love and labor for his will. His yoke is easy and his burden is light. Don’t be unequally yoked, take that yoke off and put Jesus’ yoke back on, to serve and love and labor for his will. His yoke is easy and his burden is light. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-02-07/765/what-does-it-mean-to-be-unequally-yoked Sun, 7 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Grace Available and Accomplishing Part Three Grace Available and Accomplishing Part Three https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-31/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-three Because here’s an important aspect of grace accomplishing: while the primary work of Christ is to reconcile sinners to God, and while the primary power of the Spirit is to unite our hearts with Christ in sweet fellowship, a vital by-product of that is to reconcile us to one another as well, and to unite our hearts together in Christ. Because here’s an important aspect of grace accomplishing: while the primary work of Christ is to reconcile sinners to God, and while the primary power of the Spirit is to unite our hearts with Christ in sweet fellowship, a vital by-product of that is to reconcile us to one another as well, and to unite our hearts together in Christ. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-31/764/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-three Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Grace Available and Accomplishing Part Two Grace Available and Accomplishing Part Two https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-24/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-two Don’t forget you are new a creation in Christ. And God gives His new creations new weapons to fight with. The weapons God gives us are weapons that counter the attack, not the imitate the attack. We retaliate against hate with love. Love is more powerful than hate. We retaliate against curses with blessing. We retaliate against cruelty with kindness. Don’t forget you are new a creation in Christ. And God gives His new creations new weapons to fight with. The weapons God gives us are weapons that counter the attack, not the imitate the attack. We retaliate against hate with love. Love is more powerful than hate. We retaliate against curses with blessing. We retaliate against cruelty with kindness. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-24/763/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-two Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Grace Available and Accomplishing - Part One Grace Available and Accomplishing - Part One https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-17/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-one Don’t let yesterday define today. Today is the day, now is the time. Let’s take the grace God has given us off the shelf. Don’t let yesterday define today. Today is the day, now is the time. Let’s take the grace God has given us off the shelf. https://www.gracecorning.org/messages/sermon/2021-01-17/762/grace-available-and-accomplishing-part-one Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500