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As we continue to celebrate Christmas, we once again look back to God's people as they waited for the Messiah to come. We see that their story revolves around this foundational idea: freedom. Join Adam Dressler as he explores why freedom was so important to God's people and why we need that same freedom today. Scriptures:  Isaiah 61:1-3 Keywords: Advent, Christmas, Waiting, Isaiah, Jesus, Sin, Freedom

Everyone knows what it feels like to face injustice.  Other people wrong us.  They mistreat us and hurt us unfairly.  But it's not just other people that wrong us - we live in a world where we face wrong-doing every day.  How do we face these situations?  Join Adam Dressler as he continues our Advent series and explores how God addresses the injustices of our lives through Jesus. Scriptures:  Isaiah 59:1-11, Psalm 62:5-8 Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Jesus, Justice, Isaiah, Salvation, Waiting

As we enter this Christmas season, we will likely experience a lot of things - happiness, cheer, nostalgia, busy-ness, anxiety, and even sadness.  One of the most important things to experience in this season, though, is spiritual - God Himself.  This weekend, join Adam Dressler as he works through how we can experience something truly spiritual during this season through the unlikely discipline of waiting. Scriptures:  Psalm 62 Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Waiting, Psalms, Patience, Hope

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus continually calling his followers to complete surrender.  One of the ways that this call changes us is through our surrender to a generous life. But how do we practically practice generosity?  This weekend, Adam Dressler explores one of the Bible's most clear and compelling passages on this subject as we finish up our short series, For You Not From You. Scriptures:  2 Corinthians 8:7-11, 8:3-5, 9:6-8 Keywords: Generosity,  Money, 2 Corinthians, Paul

Many times when you are striving to follow Jesus it can seem like God is constantly calling us to do hard things. We often forget that God wants more for us then he wants from us. Join Michael Bayne as he unpacks the why behind the call God makes on us to embrace generosity with our money, time, and influence.  Scriptures:  Mark 10:17-27 Keywords: sacrifice, generosity, giving, growth, mission 

 As we conclude our series on the book of Ephesians, we see Paul ending his letter with an appeal to his readers about a controversial, but vital subject.  In many ways, nothing else that Paul has said makes sense without this last passage.  Join Adam Dressler this weekend as he closes our series and explores Paul's much-needed words on what the Christian life should look like. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-20 Keywords: Spiritual warfare, devil, Paul, Ephesians, armor of God, prayer, spirituality, Christian life

Many of us view work as something that we have to do in order to get money so we can do what really want to do.  But what if work was meant to give us more than money?  What if work actually has the power to shape us into who God ultimately wants us to be?  Join Adam Dressler this week as he examines what Paul said about work and how it can speak to us today. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:5-9 Keywords: Work, Authority, Slaves, Masters, Ephesians, Paul

Parenting can be challenging but let’s be honest, being a kid today can be just as hard. Join Michael Bayne this week as he continues our journey through Ephesians and unpacks how God longs to shape the story of our families. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:1-4 Keywords: parenting, family, home, faith, legacy, kids

The idea of marriage can mean many different things.  Pure happiness.  Difficult hardship.  And often somewhere in between.  In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul outlines the basic foundation of a marriage that honors God and brings joy both husbands and wives.  Join Adam Dressler this weekend as he unpacks what the Bible says about marriage and how we can strive to to respond to God's plan for our marriages today. Scriptures: Ephesians 5: 22-33, Ephesians 5:18,21 Keywords:  Marriage, Relationships, Men, Women, Ephesians, Paul

What is your purpose?  What are you supposed to do with your life?  What does God want for your life?  This weekend, Adam Dressler explores these questions and more as he continues our series on the book of Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-21 Keywords:  Purpose, God's Will, New Life, Ephesians, Paul, Redemption

How do we really change?  What kind of changes does God ask us to make?  What does a life changed by God actually look like?  Join Adam Dressler as he walks through some very specific answers to these questions as he continues our series through Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:17-32 Keywords:  Change, New Life, Ephesians, Paul, Anger, Emotions, Gossip, Character

When Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, he wanted to encourage them.  Having just spent three chapters writing about God's glorious work redemption, he now turns his attention to the community.  This weekend, join Adam Dressler as he explores Ephesians 4 and the importance of pursuing growth that truly matters. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 Keywords:  Church, Character, Ephesians, Paul, Humility, Community

Paul pushes "pause" again in his letter to pray for his readers.  One of the most famous passages of prayer in the bible, we see Paul pray two powerful things for his people: an inner transformation and an experience of love.  Join Adam Dressler as we explore Paul's prayers in our series on Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 3:14-21 Keywords:  Prayer, Paul, Ephesians, Love

Paul wrote to his readers as world traveler, church starter, deep thinker, but most of all as a pastor.  In this passage, we see Paul pastoring his readers by reminding them of two important truths: a mystery and a proclamation.  Join Adam Dressler as he continues our study of Ephesians. Scriptures: Ephesians 3:1-13 Keywords:  Redemption, Gospel, Ephesians, Paul, Church

 Deep down we all long for a real relationship with God. The reality is that God also wants to have a relationship with us! Join Michael Bayne as he looks at Ephesians 2:11-22 and the truth that Jesus changed the rules so we could have a relationship with God! Scriptures: Ephesians 2:11-22 Keywords:  salvation, redemption, rules, hope, Ephesians

One of the most extraordinary claims of the Christian faith is that a person can be “born again”. But why do they need to be reborn? And how does it happen? And what is God’s motive behind it? Join Nate Edmondson as he looks at what Paul writes in Ephesians 2:1-10, and explains what it means for us today. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:1-10 Keywords:  Death, Life, Gospel, Ephesians, Salvation, Grace, Faith, Works, Love, Mercy, Sin

Prayer can often leave us confused.  Are we saying the right words?  Are we asking for the right things?  Are we even being heard?  Still in the beginning of his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul prays for his readers some specific requests in specific ways.  Join Adam Dressler as he walks through Paul's prayer and explores how we can better pray today. Scriptures: Ephesians 1:15-23 Keywords:  Prayer, Ephesians, Authority, Paul

The book of Ephesians lays out timeless truths in a relevant way for our life today. As Paul begins his letter to the church, he unpacks the great truth of God's great plan in salvation. Join Adam Dressler as he kicks off the new series "Glorious. Scriptures: Ephesians 1:1-14  Keywords:  Ephesians, Church, Gospel, Predestination, Adoption

Everything we do at Grace Community Church is filtered through our mission. We think its pretty important for us to slow down and process why we do what we do as a church. Join Michael Bayne as he unpacks what we are about and where we are headed in the days to come as a church! Scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20 Keywords:  direction, future, 2014, mission, vision

As we finish our series on the life of Jacob, we see God not only giving Jacob a reminder of his promises, but also a new name.  Why does Jacob need a new name?  And what does that mean for us today?  Join Adam Dressler as he concludes our summer series and explores what it means to be renamed by God. Scriptures: Genesis 35:9-15 Keywords:  Blessed and Broken, Jacob, Genesis, New Name