Groups Podcast Ep 79, The Fear of God: Does My Sin Cost Others?

Groups Podcast Ep 79, The Fear of God: Does My Sin Cost Others?

07.19.26 We often forget that we serve a Holy God by emphasizing His love over His holiness. Fearing God is not living in terror, but existing in such awe of His holiness that we hate what separates us from Him—sin. When we lose this fear, we minimize sin and mistake His patience for permission. Our sin is never private; it always costs others, impacting families and future generations. Achan’s hidden sin cost Israel thirty-six warriors and an important battle. While Saul feared public opinion, David owned his sin and repented. True biblical repentance means falling forward in humble accountability. Ultimately, God’s holiness demands justice, but His love provides Christ. The Cross is where justice and mercy meet, inviting us to encounter His holiness, receive grace, and fulfill our true divine calling. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 78, The Faithfulness of God

07.12.26 This week we continue our Character of God Series by considering the Faithfulness of God. His  faithfulness means that He is completely true to His character, His promises, and His covenant. This message focuses on His covenant faithfulness by learning from the covenants of the Old Testament and then shining a light on the faithfulness of God in Jesus’ establishment and fulfillment of the New Covenant. Let’s go to school on covenants, and walk out in awe of God’s faithfulness. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 77, The Fatherhood of God: Abiding with Him

07.05.26 Earthly experiences shape our view of fatherhood, but Jesus revealed a radical truth: God is not a distant judge, but a loving Father who desires relationship. In Matthew 6 [https://ref.ly/Matt%206;esv?t=fl], Jesus invites us to approach God as Father—our Abba who acts as our Source, Sustainer, Protector, and Provider. The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 [https://ref.ly/Luke%2015;esv?t=fl] illustrates two ways we fail to abide. The younger son sought independence through reckless living but found restoration in a Father who valued his identity over his sin. The older son stayed close but remained spiritually distant, trapped in religious performance by valuing property, processes, and programs over intimacy. True relationship requires presence over performance. God cannot be manipulated by religious checklists or works. He is never shocked by our mess; He is simply calling for a generation to put away the distractions, enter His presence, and choose to truly abide in Him. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 76, The Overwhelming Generosity of God

06.28.26 What if God is far more generous than you’ve ever imagined? If He truly is a Giver who delights in blessing His people, why then do so many of us struggle to experience His abundance? In this message, you’ll discover that the issue may not be with God’s willingness to give, but with what might be blocking us from receiving. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical application, we’ll explore three heart issues that can hinder the flow of God’s generosity in your life. Our prayer is that as the message unfolds, the Holy Spirit will examine our hearts and challenge us to answer a crucial question: Is God really as good and generous as He says He is—and do we truly believe it? You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 75, Experiencing God’s Love in the Exchanged Life

06.21.26 Building on the premise that true success is loving others like God loves, we explore the “How” of Christ’s life: the Exchanged Life. While Jesus declared, “I am the Way,” He modeled a life free of self-reliance, doing only what He saw the Father doing. Human pride fails us, leading to exhaustion and sin cycles. True freedom is found when we reach the end of ourselves, embracing humility and being “poor in spirit.” By practicing Galatians 2:20 [https://ref.ly/Gal%202.20;esv?t=fl] daily—recognizing we are crucified with Christ and He lives through us—we exchange our human inability, weakness, and insecurities for His supernatural strength, security, and righteousness. Whether facing daily frustrations, marital friction, business choices, or habitual sin, we must stop struggling in our own power. Instead, we abide in Christ, continually confessing sin and consciously trading our emptiness for His everything. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? Books that were mentioned: SATURATE: BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS IN THE EVERYDAY STUFF OF LIFE https://a.co/d/0hmWUDX5 [https://a.co/d/0hmWUDX5] ABIDE IN CHRIST: THE JOY OF BEING IN GOD'S PRESENCE https://a.co/d/0cesPmzJ [https://a.co/d/0cesPmzJ] “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]