GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

The Ambassador of Christ | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

A sermon by guest preacher Patrick Lacson from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
This section of Paul's writing contains the most essential paragraph in the entire New Testament regarding how we should think about and engage in ministry.
Big Idea: Every Christian is an ambassador of Christ because every Christian has been changed by Christ!
How have we been changed by Christ?
He has given us a new mindset
He has given us a new ministry
He has given us a new message

From Rejected Stone To Cornerstone | Matthew 21:33-46

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:33-46.
The parable of the wicked vine-growers differs from all the others Jesus had spoken before. The scenes are emotionally stirring, with bright flashes of mercy shining against the dark backdrop of serial murders. They depict both the unprovoked violence of the growers and the unfathomable patience of the owner.
Big Idea: Self-righteousness blinds you to God's exceeding patience and drives you to commit spiritual suicide.
The Unfathomable Patience of the Landowner (33-37)
The Unimaginable Wickedness of the Growers (35-41)
The Unmistakable Vindication of the Son (42-46)

The Authority of Grace | Matthew 21:23-32

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 21:23-32.
When questioned by the elders about His authority, Jesus demonstrated that His actions during His final week were rooted in grace.
Big Idea: Grace is the greatest authority that leads us to obedience in faith.
Jesus leads with Grace (23-27)
Believers Follow Grace by Responding with Faith and Repentance (28-32)

Rebellious and Hypocritical Worship | Matthew 21:12-22

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:1-11.
The OT prophets often demonstrated God's judgment through visual aids instead of pronouncing it directly. Matthew 21 presents to us another Prophet who employs the same technique to pronounce judgment upon Israel for rejecting the very hope they were claiming to be waiting for.
Big Idea: All worship that does not center on Christ is rebellious and hypocritical!
Jesus: The Right Place of Worship
Jesus: The Right Person of Worship

Behold Your King is Coming | Matthew 21:1-11

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:1-11.
People who promote themselves usually repel others. However, perhaps no event in the Gospels highlights Jesus' self-promotion as much as His triumphal entry. Why isn't Jesus off-putting?
Big Idea: Though the people of Israel welcomed Jesus with proper theology and procession, they did not recognize His true identity. Do you?
Behold Your Sovereign King (1-5)
Behold Your Humble King (5-7)
Behold Your Saving King (8-11)

God’s Plans; Our Prayers | 2 Kings 20:1-6

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Kings 20:1-6.
At some point, we've all asked ourselves questions that pertain to both our prayers and God's sovereign will: If God controls every event, from the smallest to the greatest, then why should we pray? If events are predetermined, what meaningful difference can our prayers possibly make? These complex questions are indeed answered in the Bible.
Big Idea: Pray, because our prayers are a means to accomplish God's plans that demonstrate His faithfulness to His promises.
A Grievous Announcement (1)
A Godward Appeal (2-3)
A Gracious Answer (4-6)

Trusting In God’s Grace | Genesis 25-32

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Genesis 25-32.
Big Idea: God provides grace to His people when they don't deserve it and makes them useful for His Kingdom.
A Shameful Trade - Gen 25:21-34
A Stollen Blessing - Gen 27:18-30
An Underserved Promise - Gen 28:13-15
A Lesson from the Family - Gen 29:21-30
Jacob Becomes Israel - Gen 32:9-12

God Has Provided | Genesis 22:1-19

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Genesis 22:1-19.
The main characters of Genesis 22 appear to be Abraham and Isaac, but in reality, the heart of the story is God – who provides a substitute sacrifice instead of Isaac. This is the essence of the message.
Big Idea: God provided a Lamb as an offering so that you may live.
God Challenges (1-10)
God Provides (11-14)
God Promises (15-19)

Respond to the Coming! | 2 Peter 3:11-18

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Peter 3:11-18.
Christians must not only know that Jesus is coming back, but properly respond to His coming. Heaven is not just our final destination, but a present motivation.
Big Idea: Beloved, let the future coming of Christ motivate the present conduct of your life!
Stay Alert to Live Holy and Godly (11-14)
Stay Diligent to Understand God’s Plan (15-16)
Stay on Guard to Grow in Christ (17-18)

Remember the Coming! | 2 Peter 3:1-10

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Peter 3:1-10.
What does the Second Coming have to do with patience? Everything. In 2 Peter 3, Peter shepherds believers in the truth of God’s word and encourages them to remember Christ's Coming, even if it appears to be delayed because believing that He’s coming back has great implications for our lives.
Big Idea: Beloved, don’t let Christ’s delayed coming lull you into thinking it won’t happen!
Remember God's Word (1-2)
Remember God's Work (3-7)
Remember God's Way (8-10)