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What is your legacy?  The Apostle Paul left a legacy of faith. Perhaps the greatest thing we can leave those who follow us is a spiritual heritage of faith and trust in Jesus Christ.Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Timothy 4, 1 Corinthians 15:58,  Paul, Timothy, Legacy, Disciple, Mentor, Generation, Inheritance, Heritage, Faith, SpiritualTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

One of the reasons we have so much trouble handling death is that we do not understand life.  Today, we'll look at life from a new perspective.Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Samuel 1-2, 2 Samuel 1:23-24, David, Saul, Death, Grief, MemorialTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Children entering a marriage changes things.  It should change our focus, our passions, and how we spend our time.  Raising children who live out God’s plan for their life is one of the greatest challenges of our life, but one of the most rewarding.Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 6, Genesis 5, Judges 13, Marriage, Children, Kids, Parenting, God, Jesus, Samson, Delilah, Judges, Israel, PhilistinesTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Have you ever considered that the Bible is a love story?  It's God's story of how He pursues us, stands by us, forgives us, and calls us His own.  Would it not be wise to examine that story to discover how to improve our own marriages?Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 6:26-27, Revelation 19:6-9, Marriage, Love, Romance, FaithfulnessTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right can be a challenge.  So much so that we often settle for good, or even better, but we are too impatient to wait on the best.  In this message we will discover God's design for relationships and practical principles for dating.Scriptures and Keywords:  1 Kings 11, Relationships, Dating, Solomon, Marriage, CourtshipTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

The problem with selfishness usually finds its root in me.  If each of us look deep into who we are we will discover that what we really need is less of us and more of Jesus. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 23, Matthew 24:1-2, John 3:30, Selfish, Real Problem, Jesus, Answers, Give me Jesus, Disciples, Buildings, Main Thing, Pharisees, Teachers of the Law, Religious LeadersTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

What is it about pride?  Why does God despise and expose a sin that is so common and so harmless?  With the help of an Old Testament story and a New Testament song, we find our answer.Scriptures and Keywords:  Joshua 7-8, Philippians 2, Joshua, Achan, Ai, Humility, Arrogance, Pride, PhilippiansTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

We all desire to be noticed.  To step back and allow someone else to get attention or recognition is a struggle even for the most humble among us.  How do we know when we've crossed the line and become self-centered? Scriptures and Keywords:  John 3:22-36, Selfishness, Self-centered, Servant, John the Baptist, John 3:30To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Will NextGenerosity be something we once did at Grace Community Church or will it be a defining moment of determining who we are and how we will live in the days to come as a church?  There's much work to be done.  Let's do it!Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 10, Luke 10:30-36, Jeremiah 29:7, Jeremiah 33:8-9, Generosity, Time, Money, Grace, Campaign, NextGenerosity, Compassion, Good Samaritan, Neighbor, Generous, Giving, ChurchTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

 In golf, a "do-over" is called a mulligan.  Ever wish life had a "do-over?"  Sure you have.  We all have moments in life when we would like to start over.  Does God allow us a mulligan?  Let's find out.Scriptures and Keywords:  John 21, Grace, Forgiveness, Mercy, PeterTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Nothing is more powerful in our lives than relationships.  How do you know when you are in unhealthy relationships?  And how do you get out of them?  The answer may not be as complicated as you think.Scriptures and Keywords:  Ezra 9:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, relationships, friendships, Ezra, partnership, yokedTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

The game of life is often like the game of golf.  We spent a lot of our time trying to navigate our way through the course.  One key goal is to avoid the bunkers! How do we keep from falling into the same sand trap and how do we get out once we land there?Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis Chapters 25-32, Jacob, Isaac, Esau, Rascal, Golf, Bunker, Trickster, Sand Trap, Game Plan, Mistakes, Traps, Problems, Solutions, HelpTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Pastors Ron and Chad talk about Grace future.  In this final week of The Oscars series find out the “real scoop? of what’s next for Grace.To see conceptual views of Grace Community Church's future building please click on Scriptures and Keywords:  Jeremiah 33:9, Grace Community Church, Future, Building, Excitement, Journey, ExperienceTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Simoniz treats cars that have lost their shine.  It makes them look new again.  No matter what's under the hood or how dirty the inside is, a "simonized" car shines!  Is it possible that instead of dealing with our real problems, we've just simonized ourselves?Scriptures and Keywords:  Acts 8:20-23, Pretender, Fake, Appearance, Transparency, Authenticity, Genuine, Simon, Apostles, MiraclesTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Is your marriage as good as you pretend it is or is it a ticking bomb ready to explode at any time?  Let's take off the masks and get honest about who and how we really are in our marriage.Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 5:21-33,Marriage, Oscar, Performance, Divorce, Separation, Mask, Charades, Real, Authentic,Truth, Jesus, Help, Peace, ComfortTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Is it better to risk and fail or to live with the thought of what might have been? You might be surprised to find that God enjoys risk more than we do. and he love to challenge our faith in Him.Scriptures and Keywords:  Psalm 30:11-12, 1 Samuel 1:1-18 To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Some say born again. Some say saved.  Some say forgiven.  What does it really mean to be a Christian?  How can we share with others what we don't understand?Scriptures and Keywords:  John 3, Luke 18, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Nicodemas, Rich Ruler, Salvation, Born Again To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Is it better to risk and fail or to live with the thought of what might have been? You might be surprised to find that God enjoys risk more than we do. and he love to challenge our faith in Him.Scriptures and Keywords:  Mark 5:21-34, Jesus, Healing, Opportunity, Jairus, Seize, Hesitate To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Sometimes the greatest moments in our family happen randomly and unexpectedly. Let's make the most of these moments in 2008!Scriptures and Keywords:  Ephesians 5:15-16, Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 90:12, Jesus, Moment, Opportunity, New Year, Priority, Family, Abraham, Isaac To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

How can we take advantage of power contained within a moment? How can we make 2008 a year to grow closer to Christ? Let's learn from the Master. Scriptures and Keywords:  Mark 3:1-6, Habakkuk 1:5, Jesus, Moment, Opportunity, Miracle, Healing, New Year, Challenge To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right: