Catch up on the latest talks from Grace Church Truro. We have regular speakers, visiting speakers and everything in-between. We hear from God when we explore the bible, so we do it whenever we can!
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'Jesus wants us to be alive to him so we can live for him.' Peter explains how Jesus brings hope to a struggling church. The post The Letter to the Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) appeared first on Grace Church.
Jesus says in this letter that he searches hearts and minds. Ozie looks at how this realisation can both encourage and challenge us. The post The letter to the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) appeared first on Grace Church.
Jesus has some strident things to say to the church that fails to hold fast to the word of truth. Helen considers what we might learn from his warning, and also from his glorious promise 'to the one who is victorious.' The post The letter to the church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) appeared first on Grace Church.
Jesus offers a different crown and a different definition of victory compared to our culture. Liam presents the inspiring story of the Christians of Smyrna and how their story speaks to us today. The post The letter to the church in Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) appeared first on Grace Church.
Jesus loves the church ... but he still had some harsh things to say to the churches in John's day. How should we take Jesus' words of rebuke? And what does he mean when he says, 'You have forsaken the love you had at first'? The post The letter to the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) appeared first on Grace Church.
John’s vision of the risen and ascended Jesus at the start of Revelation is packed with meaning and sets a tone for the rest of the letter. Matt looks at this passage and leaves us with three things to hold onto. The post John’s Vision of Christ (Rev 1:9-20) appeared first on Grace Church.
Revelation isn't an easy book to understand! Andrew launches our new series with three words of orientation that help us make sense of the book. This is followed with three further words that capture the message of Revelation's opening verses: 'Jesus'; 'Blessed', and 'Soon.' The post Introduction to the Book of Revelation 1:1-8 appeared first on Grace Church.
Much of Jesus' teaching in Luke's gospel is concerned with the state of our hearts concerning money. Ben considers what following Jesus means for this area of our lives. The post Jesus and Money (Luke’s Gospel) appeared first on Grace Church.
How do we respond to a God who turns enemies into friends? Matt reflects on Jonah's response to God's grace, a grace that can be offensive to us and that's immeasurably costly to God. The post Jonah 3:10-4:4 appeared first on Grace Church.
'What if the Ninevites hadn't repented?' Using the books of Jonah and Nahum as a springboard, Andrew explains why we need to hold judgment and mercy together to understand why the Christian message is such good news. The post Judgment and Mercy (Jonah 3; Nahum 1 & 3) appeared first on Grace Church.
Following the 'fish incident', Jonah is recommissioned by God with dramatic effect. Andrew considers the implications for our understanding of mission. The post Saved For Purpose – Jonah 3 appeared first on Grace Church.
Jem considers what Jonah's experience in the belly of the fish tells us about God's salvation. The post Jonah 2 appeared first on Grace Church.
Peter reflects on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and its significance for today. The post Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-4) appeared first on Grace Church.
Christians are meant to know happiness, but we live in a world where countless influences threaten to rob us of our joy. Guest preacher, Matt Hosier (Gateway Church, Poole), suggests eight practical ways in which we can cultivate joy. The post The Pursuit of Happiness (Philippians 4:4-7) appeared first on Grace Church.
Jonah is a subversive book; it's meant to disturb us. Andrew considers three ways in which the story messes with our conceptual categories, looking at Jonah, the pagan sailors and God himself. The post Jonah 1:4-17 appeared first on Grace Church.
An introduction to this new series starts with the fact that the story of Jonah is not really about Jonah at all, it’s about God. About God and shaped by God. Jonah is a character we can relate to and in his call we see a parallel with Israel’s call, how Jesus fulfilled that call and how this connects with our call as believers The post When God calls us somewhere uncomfortable – Jonah 1:3 appeared first on Grace Church.
In this short address for baptism Sunday, John reflects on the significance of crossing over from death into life. The post Colossians 3:1-4 appeared first on Grace Church.
Andrew explains how this passage provides a window into three mighty themes from Paul's letter to the church in Colossae: the supremacy of Christ; the sufficiency of Christ, and new life in Christ. (part recording) The post Colossians 2:6-15 appeared first on Grace Church.
Paul wants the believers in Colossae to understand how the cosmic implications of salvation drill down into the personal experience of every individual who trusts in Christ. Laura's story illustrates what this looks like at a practical level (note that her testimony references the themes of sexual assault, substance abuse and suicide). The post Colossians 1:15-23 – Trigger Warning: Themes of sexual assault, substance abuse and suicide appeared first on Grace Church.
Both Matthew and John directly refer to the prophet Zechariah in recounting the moment of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. How does knowing this Old Testament backdrop illuminate what's going on at Palm Sunday? The post Palm Sunday (Zechariah 9:1-13) appeared first on Grace Church.
It would be tragic if the story of Grace Church Truro, having started as a story about what God can do, turned into a story about what we can manage. Andrew concludes our series on faith by reflecting on how Jesus addresses the slow and subtle creep of unbelief in our hearts. The post “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:12-15) appeared first on Grace Church.
'Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you.' Drawing on some of her painful experiences, Anna reflects on the themes of mothering and fathering, talking about what these mean for the church as family. [Note: this talk does include reference to suicide.] The post Mothering Sunday (1 Thessalonians 2) appeared first on Grace Church.
'Faith is a deep conviction in God's faithfulness, which inevitably leads to action.' Peter draws out a series of practical lessons from the story of Jesus healing blind Bartimaeus. The post “Your faith has healed you” (Mark 10:46-52) appeared first on Grace Church.
Most of the Christian life isn't lived on the mountaintop: it's lived in the valley, where life is frequently a challenge and we can struggle to hold on to Jesus. Andrew explores the complex relationship between faith and doubt, urging us to bring our small faith and our honest doubt to Jesus. The post ‘I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief!’ (Mark 9:2-29) appeared first on Grace Church.
'It's not enough to be impressed with Jesus, we need to put our trust in Jesus.' Andrew presents five lessons on faith from this sobering passage. The post He was amazed at their lack of faith (Mark 6:1-6) appeared first on Grace Church.
