GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

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)

Concerning Marriage | Matthew 19:1-12

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 19:1-12.
As opposition against Christ grew stronger, the Pharisees tried to trap Him by raising the controversial issue of divorce. Instead of giving a direct answer, Jesus reproached them for distorting the Scriptures and misrepresenting God's intended purpose for marriage.
Big Idea: Marriage is ordained by God not for self-seeking pleasure but for the Glory of God and the service of another.
The Sacred Marriage (3-6)
The Sinful Mankind (7-9)
The Singles' Mindset (10-12)

Who’s Your Daddy? | Ephesians 5:1-5

A sermon by guest preacher Tony Arnds from Ephesians 5:1-5.
We are called to imitate God by loving Him and one another because God loved us and transformed us by giving us His new nature.
What to Follow (1-2)
What not to Follow (3-4)
Why?

Concerning Forgiveness | Matthew 18:21-35

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:21-35.
After Jesus instructed His disciples to be peacemakers and actively seek reconciliation with those who had wronged them, Peter felt compelled to ask Him, "How many times should I forgive someone who has offended me? Is there a limit to forgiveness?" In response, Jesus directly addressed Peter's question and proceeded to share a parable that conveyed extreme truths.
Big Idea: God’s extreme grace towards us leads us to be people of extreme grace.
Extreme Responsibility (21-22)
Extreme Remission (23-27)
Extreme Reluctance (28-30)
Extreme Reality (31-35)