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Praying "Thy will be done" means surrendering our power, our privileges, and our preferences in the service of others.
Praying "Thy will be done" means surrendering our future to the power, the purpose, and the promises of God.
When God does something new, it always upsets the status quo, and starts a fresh fire
When God does something new, it's always grounded in the life-changing message of Jesus
When we recognize the victory that has "already" been won, we are able to navigate life in the "not yet" of a future hope.
From Monologue Sunday Dec, 17th, 2023 Based on Luke 2:25-35 Bryan Wilkerson, Senior Pastor / Script by Meghan Blosser
Blessed are the Peacemakers by Grace Chapel Sermon Media
If there's ever going to be peace on earth, it's going to have to come from somewhere and someone beyond ourselves
Pastor Jon discusses the mission of God and our role in it. He quotes verses from Genesis and John, highlighting that God is inherently sending and that we are called to participate in His mission alongside Jesus Christ. Jon encourages us to embrace our mission with faith, peace, and joy, living out our purpose in various contexts such as work, relationships, and community. This message reminds us that even in the turbulent seasons of our lives, we can find confidence and peace knowing that Jesus has overcome death and empowers us for His mission.
Seeds of grace are sown generously, grow mysteriously, and bear fruit abundantly.
Sam George GAW guest speaker discusses the scattering and gathering of the first Christians and draws lessons from this passage for the church in North America today. They emphasize the unprecedented shift in the center of gravity of Christianity, with most Christians now residing in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The speaker explores the implications of this shift and the global reach of the Gospel, highlighting the mission from everywhere to everywhere. They also discuss the diversity and unity within the church, the importance of welcoming and embracing people from different backgrounds, and the role of migration in the growth and revival of Christianity. The speaker encourages the viewers to have a global vision, celebrate diversity, and engage in mission with God.
The Beginning of the Gospel by Grace Chapel Sermon Media
From the beginning, God has been calling people into personal, conversational relationship with Him, based on faith alone.
From the beginning, God designed human beings for intimate, honorable, and life-giving relationships that lead us closer to each other and to God.
Ed Stetzer, dean of Talbot school of theology delves into the theme of God's mission and our role in it. He begins by highlighting how God is on a mission, drawing from the stories of Abraham and Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that just as God sent Abraham and Jesus, he also sends us to be a blessing in the world. He encourages us to embrace their calling with faith, peace, joy, and confidence in the resurrection of Jesus.
In every new beginning, we have the opportunity to choose life instead of death, good instead of evil, and trust instead of fear.
When God begins something new, it's always Purposeful, Personal, and Progressive
In this conversation, the senior pastor of Grace Chapel, Brian Wilkerson, discusses his 24-year tenure at the church and his journey from pastoring in New York to Boston. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of embracing new beginnings, both in his personal life and in his role as a pastor. He shares his experiences of navigating difficult times, such as the transition to online ministry during the Covid-19 pandemic, and his hopes for the future. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's ability to bring about new things and encourages the congregation to lean into the new things God is doing. The conversation concludes with a prayer for the online community and the upcoming year of ministry.
We don't have to fear change, because with Christ, every change is an opportunity to be changed, and to become the person God is calling us to be.
Like most everything else in life, change goes better when we do it together.
