Community Of Grace Audio Podcast

In the passages leading into the Sermon on the Mount we see Jesus' approach to a hurting world. He finds us where we are, teaches us God's heart, and proclaims that he comes to us. The ones who are Blessed, are those who know their need...

When Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, he encountered all the real struggles and temptations of our human reality. That's why we can trust Jesus to be with us and to show us the way when we find ourselves in the wilderness...

In Matthew 3 John the Baptist calls us to a washing, to repent of the ‘gunk’ that keeps us from seeing what the Lord has come to do in us. But Jesus moves us into a whole new kind of baptism- one not about what we’ve done, but about what he does!...

Our summer series begins as we seek to encounter Jesus the Messiah in the Gospel according to Matthew. But how can we be sure that Jesus really is the Messiah? Join us as we start our journey together.

When we know we've been seen by God, seeing his heart in Jesus' sacrificial love, we are Spirit sent, in unique ways, to help others know they are seen, and see him too!

Today staff leaders of our different forms of "Here" ministries share how they have seen "Grace in Every Corner" of these ministries that nurture the growth of disciples. Might God be calling you to lend your gifts to bless one of...

As we celebrate the gift of mothering, we must acknowledge the increasing need for grace to be present in our households. What does the grace of Jesus look like inside the four walls of our home and how does this grace advance God's Kingdom in...

How does Jesus want to bless our neighborhoods? It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the need we see around us, but when we simply offer Jesus what we have, he will use us to bless those in our own 'corner' of the world.

If we hope to see grace in every corner of our community, we must start seeing our community through the eyes of Jesus. In fact, Jesus tells us that when we see others, we should serve them as if we were seeing and serving Jesus, himself.

What did it mean when Jesus told his disciples to pray for God’s kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, “on earth as it is in heaven?” It means every one of us has a part to play in advancing God’s will in the world and it is up to us to discover...

On Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the Cross, Jesus shows us that before the relationship between God and humankind could be mended, first there were things that would need to be torn down. What has built up in your heart that keeps you from seeing...

As we close out The Game of Life series we look at our last two commandments: stealing and coveting. Is coveting really that big of a deal compared to murdering? Find out! Also, discover how to win the game of life.

In this command not only are we called not to lie about our neighbor, but also to watch how we speak of them. For flawed human beings like us, our 'truth' about someone may be only our perception. Only the Lord knows the heart, so our...

Remaining faithful to your spouse has far-reaching implications in creating a trustworthy world. It is not only about a matter of physical intimacy, but also a matter of honoring each other as image-bearers of God. How does Jesus clarify and amplify...

In the game of Life, everyone's life matters! God's command to not commit murder speaks not only to the value of protecting life but als to the importance of speaking life into our neighbors by the power of the Holy Spirit.

In this first command, God shows us 'Loving Neighbor' starts at home. As God, in Christ calls us family and cares for us, so are we to honor and care for our earthly families, and by his love, open our hearts to others who need family as well.

God invites us to show our love for him, by choosing this day to intentionally remember him. God invites us one day a week to remember he loves us not for what we do, but just because we are his, in this grace filled command to honor him not by our...

Every game has rules. If you don't know them (or follow them), the game is spoiled and everybody loses. So what kind of rules has God put into place so we can play well together and help create a trustworthy world? It begins with trusting in...