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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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: 

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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....

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.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Living a lifestyle of repentance can be challenging; recognizing wrong, confessing of wrong, and repenting of wrong. And all can be done internally before the Lord. However, there is so much power and freedom when you confess, not only in your ...

To be an eager and frequent "repenter" requires a self awareness of our humility.This Sunday, Pastor Tim teaches us to embrace Kingdom realities and that the key to repentance is genuine humility.

In this first session, Pastor Tim reminds us of the importance of repentance and how the stigma in today's world has tarnished the true meaning.

Jesus is our rescuer and despite our best efforts, we can't rescue ourselves.This Sunday our NextGen Pastor, Jack Gilbert, shares with us the JOY of knowing that He will always rescue us if we are willing to turn to Him.

We know joy through our relationship with Jesus Christ. We experience the joy of KNOWING Him and what He has done for us. We also have opportunity to experience the joy of GOING and sharing with others what He has done for us and that they too ...