Weekly sermons from Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill. Each week, join us to hear a message on applying the Bible to real life in practical ways. The focus is always on Jesus and the Good News of the Gospel.
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What we believe about life and the world we live in affects how we see wisdom's value and usefulness. This message looks at wisdom's backstory and what it means for how we approach our lives.
Unfaithfulness in the institution of marriage is a hallmark of the decline of our society. But could the private decisions we make in our bedrooms make a real, lasting impact on not only ourselves, but those around us? Proverbs 6 encourages us to seek wisdom in order to safeguard against temptation, guide us within safe boundaries, and exhort us to count the high cost of adultery.
This message looks at how Jesus helps us make the most of our money, time, and the limited opportunities we have.
Sexual temptation is everywhere in our world today, so without a strategy we end up its victims. This message looks at the dynamics of sexual temptation and the path to its avoidance.
How aware are we of the spiritual dangers around us? In Proverbs 4, we’ll discover God’s call to be vigilant as we hold onto God’s Word, to resist the temptations of sin, and to keep our feet firmly planted on the path that leads to life.
This message looks at God's plan to replace our worries with His peace.
Has rugged individualism caused our society to lean towards self-reliance? Do you suffer from a DIY faith? As we study Proverbs 3, we’ll see how the pursuit of true wisdom is found when we receive, rely on, and respond to God for the direction of our lives.
We often expect the benefits of wisdom without putting the effort into pursuing it. This message looks at what it means to seek wisdom and what God does in our lives when we do.
People often assume there's always more time to change, repent, or take God seriously. This message looks at the danger of spiritual complacency and invites us into the security of God's wisdom.
This message unpacks what biblical wisdom offers, what keeps us from it, and the foundation on which it's built.
Pain and hardship can make us wonder whether God has forgotten us or stopped caring. This message looks at how God uses discipline to train His children, build their character, and assure them of His love.
This message looks at the things that Jesus invites us to celebrate.
The mission that Christ calls us to is far too big to accomplish on our own. In this message, Jesus paints a picture of how to bring the transforming gospel message to a world in need of restoration.
This message looks at what it means to follow Jesus when it costs something.
It's easy to become frustrated by desperate circumstances. We wonder what God's doing and question His ways. This message looks at how embracing the cross can reshape our faith, our understanding of God's plan, and the way we treat others.
This message looks at Jesus’ Transfiguration and what it teaches us about His identity and mission.
Young people grow up with a sea of voices that will shape their lives and steer their futures. Families and churches have an opportunity to make God's voice loud in their children's lives. This message looks at how we do that and why.
We often stubbornly hold onto the very things that are destroying us. This message looks at the life Jesus can give us and the things that stand in the way of it.
This message looks at the inadequate assumptions we make about Jesus and the reality of who He is.
When needs overwhelm, it can feel like life is out of control, and God’s hands are off the wheel. This message looks at how to trust God when circumstances make it hard to do so.
This message looks at the evidence Jesus offers for the divine regime change He is bringing about and challenges us to evaluate our response.
So much of what we hope in eventually disappears or disappoints. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus because it promises a secure anchor for our confidence. This message looks at the hope the resurrection makes possible.
Humans are wired to avoid the feeling of guilt, yet the sacrificial system was made to remind us of our need for God's forgiveness and transformation. Hebrews 9 reveals that Christ offered Himself as the greatest and final sacrifice for guilt and sin, and invites us to rest wholly in Him.
Assurance is ultimately found by looking to Christ. John points to faith in the Son of God as the basis of eternal life. This message looks at the faith that gives assurance of salvation and how to know that we have it.
Some people claim to believe in Jesus and think that they’re going to heaven while denying truths that the Bible says are foundational to the faith. John warned about the danger of heretical beliefs—convictions that are so dangerous they represent a rejection of the true God. This message looks at what they are and how to discern them.
