Grace Community Church, Arlington, Va

I love the words to that Papa Roach song, "No, we're not nameless, we're not faceless. We were born for greatness." The powerful message behind the Book of Ruth is that we have a name. No human being is an anonymous object, we are all subjects. We are all people that are highly valued by Jesus and by all those who are His followers. The fact that you are a priceless treasure to Christ is the foundation of your freedom in Christ.

What do Marvin Gaye, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Sexual Healing all have in common? Join us and find out.

When was the last time you had a dead car battery? No matter how much I try to will it to start, it’s just not going to happen until I partner with another power source. Join us as we talk about the partnership of Boaz and Ruth that has the potential to jumpstart your faith, your family, and your friendships.

You’ve probably heard that “actions speak louder than words,” but I tell you, “reactions speak even louder.” The way we react, especially to challenges or challenging people, says a lot about us, the kind of life we want to live, and the kind of faith we have. God wants you to have a strong faith rooted in HESED. Join us to learn how to harness your reactions.

Why do movies about total commitment make us cry? The number one movie of all time about love is, The Notebook. It is a story about total commitment. Have you seen the movie, Hachi? Wow, all I can say is wow. There were uncontrollable ugly tears in my house the night we watched Hachi. Your life and mine gets exponentially better the sooner we get into alignment with what truly inspires us. That's what this message is all about.

Is anxiety knocking at your door? Jesus has a better way! Join us Sunday for, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.

Haven't we all had that feeling that something good is about to happen? That's the book of Ruth. Something really, really good is about to happen, but not just for Ruth, it is for you too. The Bible reveals a pattern that leads to something awesome. Join us for, I Gotta Feeling.

Discover this key definition of God's character that consistently changes our faith, our families, and can even result in divine matches. Cultivating hesed not only puts you face-to-face with God but has the power to turn messes into miracles. Join us for this study on the book of Ruth.

Something very powerful happens when we embrace our God-given identity as the light of the world. In order to fully embrace this identity, it is essential that we build a very specific rhythm into our lives.

What does it look like to create a rhythm that goes beyond the busyness of doing all the things and helps build a Christ-centered legacy in the next generation, especially when having conversations about faith can be uncomfortable? And what's at stake if we don't? Join us to find out.

Are you struggling to stay connected to God? In this message, Derek talks about his recent faith challenges and the Bible verses he has leaned on to keep his relationship with God strong.

Without love, nothing makes sense. We're all looking for love – and while some of us are in a relationship, satisfaction can be elusive. How can we experience the fullness of love? Is monogamy holding us back? Well, neuroscience shows us that our brains want to bond. We desire someone to stay with us. Find out why this bond is necessary and how to get it back.

Aren’t we all searching for a better rhythm for our lives? One that enhances our lives with meaning and purpose rather than the same old daily grind. Join us for the start of this five-week series focused on finding a better way to live.

How does music affect our spiritual growth? Neuroscience shows us that music has a profound impact on our brain function - particularly in the areas responsible for memory. Psalm 105 shows us why music is so important to our connection with God. Learn why we should harness the power of music to increase your faith and love for God.

What does it look like to live a full life in the midst of grief? Can the overwhelming pain of loss be removed? Through a careful study of Psalm 23, and the application of the main points found in Grief is Love: Living with Loss, you will discover living a full life is not only possible - but the healing work has already begun.

God loves you. You've heard that phrase before (I hope), but have you really approached life that way? How would we live our life if we knew that God was happy and proud of us? Join us to find out.

Honesty is a tricky thing, isn't it? We all want it. We all look for it. We are all scared of it. Being radically honest means being vulnerable, and we all know that's not easy. But when it comes to our relationship with God, honesty is the strongest foundation. Join us as we continue our series on the Psalms.

When was the last time you just really enjoyed that feeling of restlessness? Never, nobody does. Restlessness has a deep sense of dissatisfaction with it, and it causes us to quit on even the best things in life. But Psalm 95 tells us that we can overcome restlessness with, get this, faithfulness.

Ever wonder what it means to have a relationship with God? What if you’re not praying the right way? (Is there a right way?) Fortunately, God gave us the Psalms – model prayers that leave no doubt about what an authentic relationship with God actually looks like.

Quick quiz... who was the most photographed man in America in the 19th century? Hints, he was born 50 miles due east of Washington DC. He did not know the date of his birth, so he chose February 14th. Can you guess his name? Join us for What Men Want and find out who this great man was.