GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

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)
 

FOF: Christianity 101 | 1 John 5:19-21

A sermon by Kirill Belyakov from 1 John 5:19-21.
Before we talk about what we must do as Christians, it is of the utmost importance for us to establish what defines us as Christians and the sort of foundation upon which we are to build our lives.
Big Idea: Abide in the true God and worship Him in Spirit and truth.
We know who we are... (The children of God)
... because we know and believe in true God... (Jesus Christ)
... and so we know what we should do. (Walk in the Light)
 
 

The Benefit of Trials | James 1:1-8

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from James 1:1-8.
The Christian life is filled with problems. They come uninvited and unexpected. Sometimes they come singly and sometimes in masses. They are inevitable. The question is, “What are we going to do about them?"
Big Idea: We should regard trials as blessed opportunities to grow in our trust in God and His plan of salvation.
Our Perspective in Trials Should be Joy (1-2)
Our Perseverance in Trials will Produce Maturity (3-4)
Our Promise in Trials is the Increase in Wisdom (vv.5-8)
 

Are You Woke? | Matthew 20:29-34

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 20:29-34.
The term "woke" or "wokeness" is primarily employed in the context of the social issues that surround us today. However, it is appropriate to ask whether we are "woke" in regards to the Gospel.
Big Idea: Do you realize that you continually need Jesus to be your Savior and your Shepherd?
Their Condition: Blind Beggars! (29-30)
Their Cry: Have Mercy! (30-31)
Their Consolation: Compassionate Christ! (32-34)
 

Leaving the Old and Living Out the New | Ephesians 4:17-24

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Ephesians 4:17-24.
Faith in Jesus Christ is not an energy that is stored within us that automatically works out in godly living. Christian's faith is expressed in specific thinking and certain convictions that produce obedience.
Big Idea: Christian, drop the lifestyle of those who are of the world, and instead live in accordance with your new identity in Christ.
Do Not Live Like Those in the World (17-19)
Live Like You Have Learned Christ (20-24)
 
 

Concerning Ambition: Celebrity or Servant | Matthew 20:17-28

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 20:17-28.
We live in an ambition world. Everyone wants to be a celebrity. But if you can’t be a celebrity, at least try to be next to one. As Jesus gives another horrifying prediction of His death, His disciples are not concerned about Christ but are angling for better seats in His kingdom.
Big Idea: Christ’s cross is the pattern for our ambition: the outpouring of yourself in service of others.
The Messiah’s Ambition (17-19)
The Disciples’ Ambition (20-24)
The Christians’ Ambition (25-28)
 

What’s In It For Me? | Matthew 19:27-20:16

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 19:27-20:16.
Generally speaking, when we do a good job, we expect appreciation. The problem arises when we bring this value system into our relationship with God. Does God owe us anything?
Big Idea: Trusting God’s generosity leads to a life of contentment and sacrifice!
God’s Generous Grace Can’t be Earned (19:27-30)
God’s Generous Grace Must Lead to Gratitude (20:1-16)
 

Concerning Eternal Life | Matthew 19:13-26

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 19:13-26.
Following Jesus' discussion with the Pharisees, Matthew focuses on two other encounters. In the first, we see children who come to Him with nothing, and in the second, a man who comes with everything.
Big Idea: Even the best of men can’t be saved apart from God’s merciful grace in Jesus.
What Good Thing Shall I Do? (16-19)
What Am I Still Lacking? ( 20-22)
Then Who Can Be Saved? (23-26)