This week we are going to continue looking at the narrative of Zechariah as God disciplines him and takes away his voice for a season. We are going to ask tough questions about the way God disciplines those he loves for his purposes and our good; we'll identify some ways that we can recognize God's discipline in our own lives.
Zechariah (Part 1) : Doubt
For the first Sunday of Advent we’ll be looking at the beginning part of Zechariah’s narrative as he struggles with doubt.(Luke 1:5-18) We’ll seek to better understand doubt, its characteristics and causes, and in that we’ll aim to be better equipped to deal with doubt in our own lives.
The Parable of the Bags of Gold
Join us as we welcome guest speaker and pastor, Mark Anderson, from Royal City Mission for a 4-week sermon series called, “Parables: Revisiting Jesus’ Teachings”. This Sunday we are in Week 4, looking at the Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25:14-30)
The Parable of the Great Banquet
Join us as we welcome guest speaker and pastor, Mark Anderson, from Royal City Mission for a 4-week sermon series called, “Parables: Revisiting Jesus’ Teachings”. This Sunday we are in Week 3, looking at the Parable of the Great Banquet (Matthew 11:1-14)
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Join us as we welcome guest speaker and pastor, Mark Anderson, from Royal City Mission for a 4-week sermon series called, “Parables: Revisiting Jesus’ Teachings”. This Sunday we are in Week 2, looking at the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35).
The Parable of the Sower
Join us as we welcome guest speaker and pastor, Mark Anderson, from Royal City Mission for a 4-week sermon series called, “Parables: Revisiting Jesus’ Teachings”. This Sunday we start off Week 1 by looking at the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23).
Psalm 23: Dave Barker
Many of us find this Psalm quite familiar, some even know it by heart. Many take comfort and encouragement from it. But it can also be a powerful tool in your prayer life. David walks through what he has been learning by "praying through Scripture," using Psalm 23 as a great place to start.
Prayer & The Character of God: Andrew Napier
Prayer is our primary means of communicating with and relating to God, so it is critical that we know to whom we are speaking. Andrew Napier looks at the way our prayer practices can teach us about the character of God, and how that in turn can shape our prayer practices.
Why “In Jesus’ Name”?: Zac Fairchild
The phrase “in Jesus’ name we pray, amen” is a fairly standard ending to many people’s prayers, but what does this actually mean? This week Zac Fairchild delves into this topic to find out if there’s any significance or importance to this phrase.
Part 2: The Lord’s Prayer : Mark Brown
Jesus often spoke about the importance of prayer for developing a relationship with God. When asked by his followers how they should pray, he taught them the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13). Join us for Part 2 as Mark Brown unpacks this passage.
Part 1 - The Lord's Prayer: Mark Brown
Jesus often spoke about the importance of prayer for developing a relationship with God. When asked by his followers how they should pray, he taught them the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13). Mark Brown takes us on a two-week journey diving into the Lord’s Prayer. This Sunday is Part 1.
The Purpose of Prayer: Einar Skolseg
What is prayer? Does God answer prayer? Inspired by a bumper sticker he saw on a trip, Einar Skolseg unpacks the small but important message: “Be Humble, Pray”.
Sunday September 19th: John Fairchild
Looking at 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, let’s do some remembering this coming Sunday of what it is that lies at the heart of all our Christian priorities and activities. (Listen carefully, because if we don’t get this right, we won’t get anything right!)
Sunday September 5th: Rocky Addorisio
“He turned to me and heard my cry”. Every person’s story of how they came to Christ, is wonderful and brings glory to God in a unique way. This Sunday, Rocky Addorisio shares his fascinating story.
Sunday August 29th: Mark Brown
“How much do you really care?” This week, Mark Brown concludes his exploration of Proverbs 3:1-10.How wealthy are we and how much are we willing to give away?
Sunday August 22nd: Zac Fairchild
"Give it the ol' college try." Join us this week as Grace member Zac Fairchild speaks on a topic that is relevant to all of us; simply put - trying to follow God’s will. God delights when we give things an honest try. Let’s explore this topic together, focussing on Matthew 5:48.
Sunday August 15th: Kevin Coghill
‘From The Bottom, Looking Up’. Join us this week as guest speaker Kevin Coghill, Pastor from Royal City Mission speaks from Matthew 20:1-16. He will be sharing the parable from the viewpoint of the workers, to challenge our sense of privilege and power.
Sunday August 8th: Andrew Napier
Freedom & Fruit: This week Andrew Napier, member of Grace, will look at Galatians 5. Together we will explore some back-to-basics guidance from Paul for living in freedom, loving one another, and growing in the fruits of the spirit.
Sunday August 1st: Mark Brown
“In Whom Do You Trust?” This week, Mark Brown continues exploring Proverbs 3:1-10. In this Bible passage, we can learn from Solomon as he continues with his teaching; pointing towards that long prosperous peaceful life with a focus on trust.
Sunday July 25th: Einar Skolseg
What is Integrity and how can we live lives of integrity? This week, Einar Skolseg, member of Grace, will help us answer these questions as we look at 1 John 1 and the encouraging ideas outlined in Stephen L.Carter’s Essay ‘The Insufficiency of Honesty’.