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Enjoy weekly messages from Grace Church located in South Springfield, Missouri.
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461 episodes
God Meant It For Good, Session One
In this first session, Pastor Tim starts at the beginning of Joesph's story and reminds us that despite challenges we may face with family, God's plans for us will never be changed.
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35:50

Prosperity Proverbs, Session Three, Help the Poor
In this final session, Pastor Tim challenges us to help the poor. Not because it's a good idea, but because God's Word tells us that's what we should do.
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32:31

Prosperity Proverbs, Session Two, Don't Borrow
In this session, Pastor Tim answers two questions that focus on debt, 1) Is it a sin? and 2) Should we use debt (as Christians)?
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31:48

Prosperity Proverbs, Session One, Work Hard
Proverbs has a lot to say about wealth and work. This Sunday, Pastor Tim focuses on three proverbs to help us understand the difference between working hard and not being lazy.
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29:52

Stand Alone Message, The Cost: The Price of Following Jesus, Pastor Tim May
Two important questions have surfaced based on recent events in our nation and our world...What does it cost to follow Jesus? AND Are we (you) willing to bear that cost?This Sunday, Pastor Tim takes a Sunday to address current events an...
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Stand Alone Message, Restored by Kindness, Scott C. Lewis
The "labels" the world puts on us aren't there to define us. God's Word is the source of our definition and it's important to remember that we not only need to receive His Word into our lives, but to share it with others.
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Stand Alone Message, It Starts With Us, Pastor Jack Gilbert
Raising the next generation is not JUST the church's responsibility, it's the responsibility of parents and adults interacting with kids.Pastor Jack shares with us a brief update on where the next generation is in their walk with Jesus ...
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Growing Deeper, Session Seven, Sabbath
In our final Growing Deeper session, Pastor Tim shares with us about Sabbath and how the value of this spiritual practice has diminished in a world where a constant "go, go, go" is expected.
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31:48

Stand Alone Message, The Necessity of Connection, Pastor Tim May
The next semester of our small groups begin in just a few weeks, and Pastor Tim takes this Sunday to help us understand the importance of being connected to others in relationship that more than just the quick conversations we have on Sunday mo...
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Growing Deeper, Session Six, Lament
As with fasting, or meditation, lament isn't discussed often in the modern church. When troubled times come, our western culture allows for grieving to take place, but then there's a "turning point" we are expected to go through without truly p...
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Growing Deeper, Session Five, Meditation
Meditation is scriptural. Old Testament, New Testament, it's all throughout. In the Psalms, King David even comments on meditation often.But, the practice of slowing ourselves down, "chewing" on God's Word and allowing it to refine our ...
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Growing Deeper, Session Four, Fasting
Fasting is one of those spiritual practices that is discussed in the Bible often, but not a common practice in our culture.In this session, Pastor Tim takes some time to help us understand fasting and to remind us that this spiritual pr...
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Stand Alone Message, Matt & Abby Edwards, Missionaries to Austria
This Sunday, we welcomed Matt & Abby Edwards to share on their ministry in Austria with Austrian church and the Iranian church, and their future plans serving in Ukraine.To give towards their ministry click here:
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Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Four, Pastor Tim
In this final session, Pastor Tim does one more review of the "Prayer Wheel" and then leads a practical exercise going through section step of the prayer wheel at three minutes each.At the conclusion, he discusses with those in attendanc...
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Growing Deeper, Session Three, Confession
Practicing confession with each other is not a common practice. We are more apt, rightly so, to confess to the Lord as His Word tells us.But, what if the key to healing, freedom, and reconciliation was taking the time to confess to each...
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Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Three, Pastor Tim
Pastor Tim concludes his discussion on the sections of the "Prayer Wheel" and then works on a practical application spending 18 minutes in prayer, 90 seconds on each section.
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Growing Deeper, Session Two, Silence & Solitude
Silence and solitude are two practices that are not easy - being still and alone can be challenging! Yet, if we are willing to submit, there is a greater depth we can find in our walk with Christ.
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Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Two, Pastor Tim
In this second session, Pastor Tim discusses steps 4-9 on the prayer wheel in the book, "The Hour That Changes the World," by Dick Eastman.
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1:10:10

Growing Deeper, Session One, Communion
In this first session, Pastor Tim focuses on spiritual growth by taking a look at communion, the reasons for it, and why it's important to followers of Christ to this day.
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Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session One, Pastor Tim
In this first of four sessions, Pastor Tim shares an introduction to the book, "The Hour That Changes the World," by Dick Eastman and discusses the first three sections of the "prayer wheel."
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Stand Alone Message, Understanding Our Identity, Pastor Tim May
Values are the DNA of any church or organization. Here at Grace Church, our values are "wholeness, community, and sacrifice." This Sunday Pastor Tim shares details of what each of these mean and how all of these together result in discipleship....
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30:51

Stand Alone Message, Five Years In, Pastor Tim May
This Sunday Pastor Tim reminds us that even though he and Susan have served at Grace for five years, all positions are temporary and that we have to make the most of where we are planted to serve for God's Kingdom, and not our own.
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Stand Alone Message, Break The Jar, Pastor Tim May
In Mark chapter 14 we learn of a woman who poured a flask of pure nard over the head of Jesus, anointing him during passion week, prior to the passover meal.This Sunday, Pastor Tim chats with us about this passage and reminds us of the ...
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Change My Mind, Session Five, Grief, Repentance, and Revival
Godly sorrow is a gift, one that we need if we're going to remain tender hearted and quick to repent.In session five, Pastor Tim focuses on two specific passages to remind us that godly grief and repentance can birth something greater i...
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Change My Mind, Session Four, A Model For Repentance
King David is one of scriptures greatest heroes and it just so happens he is also an excellent example of repentance. He has such "highs" and "lows" in his life revealing his character and his heart for God.This Sunday Pastor Tim walks ...
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