Grace Hills Church Podcast

The Bible tells us when the tomb that Jesus was in was looked in at, it was found to be empty. Could there be a natural explanation to this? Could there be a supernatural explanation? The answer to both of these questions is, "yes". But, which one makes more sense? Today from John 20 and Philippians 3, we seek to answer both of these questions. The question for you is, "Which explanation do you believe?"

On that first Easter Sunday, who came to look in and what happened? John 20:1-10 informs us that Mary Magdalene, Peter and John looked in. How did they respond to what they saw? For us today, what does the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus mean to those who believe? When we look in, we can find the answers to this most important question. Are you ready? Then let's look in!

From Isaiah 53:4-6, we look in at the cross on this Good Friday to rediscover and honor Christ's redeeming and atoning work on the cross for our salvation.

When we look in at the Triumphal Entry known as Palm Sunday, what do we see? From John 12:12-19, we see the symbolism and the crowds. What is the meaning behind this famous story and what do the crowds gather there want to see? Do they want to see Jesus as king... or Jesus as King. How do you see Him? Your answer matters if you want see all there is to see on Palm Sunday.

Do you want the blessing of God on your life? Then bless others to be blessed by God! In fact, bless those who insult you or seek to bring harm against you. That's the message we find in our text today from 1 Peter 3:8-12. In other words, don't be normal; Be contrarian! This kind of obedience to the Lord is what He blesses.

Have you ever been to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration and wondered how their marriage lasted for 50 years? Without exception, every couple would tell you that to make your marriage work, it is going to take work to make it work. In this message from 1 Peter 3:1-7, we discover that God wants marriages to work - that He has provided wives and husbands valuable instruction for how to make your marriage work. Are you ready? Let's get to work!

Do you want to have favor with God? What if that favor involved suffering? Would you still want God's favor on your life? In this message from 1 Peter 2:19-25, we explore these questions and discover that even when you suffer after doing everything right, you can be comforted and remain hopeful thanks to the Shepherd and Guardian of your soul.

As we celebrate Vision Sunday 2021 at Grace Hills, we are so grateful for all that God has done globally, locally and personally through His church. Today is a day to celebrate and be challenged to honor God and be fully devoted followers of Christ in the year ahead.

Submission. What is your reaction to this word? Negative? Positive? Indifferent? What is this "submission" thing all about? In this message from 1 Peter 2:13-19, we explore what Scripture has to say about submission to those in authority over us and how we can work through some of the objections we may have with submission.

We all know love is a noun. But did you know love is also a verb? In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, we explore five ways how love can be a verb. When you love Christ's church, your spouse and family, your friends and neighbors, you will be known as one who is loving.

Many people through the ages have asked the question, "What is truth?" Perhaps you've asked this question yourself. In today's messages from 1 Peter 2:9-12, we discover God's answer to this most important question... and it's the truth about you! It's God's truth, truly - really! It's why we can be hopeful, no matter what!

If someone asked you as a follower of Christ, "What privileges come from being a follower of Christ?" What would you say? How would you respond if someone asked you, "What duties come from being a follower of Christ?" What would you say? In this message from 1 Peter 2:4-8, we're reminded what are answers can and should be.

Essentials. We've come to know that word over the past year. In today's message from 1 Peter 1:23-2:3, we look at the essential first steps one must take to get in the family of God and the essential steps one must take to grow in the family of God. What steps have you taken and are you going to take?

If you were to ask a group of people to raise their hand if they like change, it is likely few hands would go up... if any. And yet as we look at 1 Peter 1:14-25 today, we discover that there can be "good change". We'll learn not only how to make good changes, but we'll also learn what these good changes are for our lives. Are you ready for good change?

What time is it? In our walk with Christ, it's G.R.O.W. time! In this message from Hebrews 5:11-6:12, we discover how our sermon based Life Groups at Grace Hills can help us G.R.O.W. spiritually mature as believers. Get ready, get informed, get connected - to a Life Group!

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. How can we make 1 Peter 1:13 a lifestyle in 2021? In today's message, we learn how through four important reminders.

Joy to the World. Great joy. Joy invincible. Joy inexpressible. We know from this Christmas sermon series we've focused on the topic of joy. But what if you still want more joy? Like more joy in 2021. Where do you get more joy? In this final message of the Christmas season, we learn the answer to this important question. After all, God's will is for you to be joyful?

Joy. What is joy? How do you get joy - especially for the forgotten people of Christmas. In this message from Luke 2:21-38, we encounter two people who are sometimes forgotten at Christmas - Simeon and Anna. Did they find joy? They did and their story is one that can bring joy to your world.

Joy invincible. Is this really possible? When we look at all that has happened in 2020, how can there be any joy in this world? In this message from Luke 2:8-14, we discover that there can not only be joy in this world, but joy invincible! The reason... we have a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

When reading through Scripture and come to the word "therefore", we should stop and ask what the 'therefore' is there for. From our text today in 1 Peter 1:10-16, we find the word therefore in play. As we ask what the "therefore" is there for, we find Peter gives us an answer - an answer that provides us with direction for our lives that leads to us having hope.