GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

The Valley of Unbelief | Matthew 17:14-23

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:14-23.
The questions surrounding our faith are many. In this passage, Jesus addresses what the "mountain-moving" faith looks like, and to our surprise, that faith is not big at all. He teaches that mountain-moving faith is not about its size, but about reliance on Him.
Big Idea: The power for life and ministry is rooted in our complete reliance on Jesus and His Word!
The Reality of Unbelief (14-18)
The Reason for Unbelief (19-20)
The Resolution to Unbelief (22-23)

The Unveiling of Glory | Matthew 17:1-13

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:1-13.
Jesus had just told His disciples about His identity and plan. He's going to Jerusalem to be crucified, and they're understandably discouraged. So in Matthew 17, Jesus reveals Himself to them in a unique way to build them up in the faith.
‍Big Idea: Our future experience of glory is rooted in the grief of our glorious Savior.
A Vision of Glory (1-4)
A Declaration of Grace (5-8)
A Reminder of Grief (9-13)

Before You Follow Jesus | Matthew 16:21-28

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 16:21-28.
What does "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me" mean? Is it about giving up worldly comforts and being ready to die for Jesus, or admitting your unworthiness and inability to save yourself, like admitting to being a criminal deserving of death?
Big Idea: The hope of salvation is built on Jesus’ sacrifice alone and not on our own.
The Necessity of Jesus' Cross (21-23)
The Necessity of Your Cross (24-28)
 

”I Will Build My Church!” | Matthew 16:13-20

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 16:13-20.
It's tempting to look around and wonder, "What hope does the church have in such a hostile world?" The answer to this question is found in Matthew 16. The church has great hope only because of her builder!
Big Idea: Since Jesus is God and the only door into His Kingdom, the church must profess Him and proclaim Him!
A Blessed Profession: Jesus is the Christ, The Son of the Living God (13-17)
A Sure Promise: Jesus Will Build His Church (18)
An Authoritative Proclamation: Jesus is the Only Door into the Kingdom (19-20)

Watch Out! | Matthew 16:1-12

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 16:1-12.
As Jesus' journey to the cross begins to take front stage, He is more and more concerned for His disciples. He sees a definite threat - not of political instability or changing culture but of the blindness of the human heart to see its sinfulness and His death as its only cure.
Big Idea: Beware of your self-righteousness which blinds you to your ongoing need of Jesus!
Be Aware of the Signs (1-4)
Be Wary of Self-Righteousness (5-12)

Jesus, the Hope of the Nations | Matthew 15:29-39

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 15:29-39.
Many people experience déjà vu when they read about the feeding of four thousand. Although this event is very similar to the feeding of five thousand, it reveals something new about Jesus - He is not only the hope of Israel but also the hope of the Nations.
Big Idea: Jesus affords hope to all who acknowledge their incurable disease, including the Gentiles.
Jesus is the Nations’ Hope of Redemption (29-31)
Jesus is the Nations’ Hope of Provision (32-39)

Mercy for the Dogs from the Master’s Table | Matthew 15:21-28

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 15:21-28.
On the heels of Jesus’ encounter with the Jewish leaders who challenged Him, charged Him, and got offended at Him, Matthew presents a Gentile woman who seems to know more about Jesus than all of Israel. The Pharisees saw themselves as righteous; the woman sees herself as desperately ill and in need of great mercy.
Big Idea: Faith that results in genuine worship recognizes Christ as an abundant Lord and self as an undeserving sinner.
The Proper Recognition (21-22)
The Proper Request (22-25)
The Proper Resilience (26-28)

Vain Worship | Matthew 15:1-20

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 15:1-20.
True worship can only be offered by those who have a heart for Christ, being transformed by the work of the Spirit.
Big Idea: Your worship is determined by who you are! Unless God changes your heart your worship is useless!
Worship of a Faulty Theology (1-14)
Worship of a Filthy Heart (15-20)
Worship of a Faith full Worship (Gal 5:14/22-23)

Ordinary Christians Preaching Extraordinary Christ | Acts 8:26-40

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Acts 8:26-40.
The narrative of the Ethiopian eunuch is not about a man seeking God, but about God seeking a man. It illustrates how God fulfills the Great Commission by empowering ordinary people to preach extraordinary Christ to those perishing in their sins.
Big Idea: God is determined to save sinners through ordinary people who preach Jesus Christ!
A Divine Initiative (26-29)
A Divine Word (30-35)
A Divine Ordinance (36-40)

Take Courage, It is I AM | Matthew 14:22-36

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:13-21.
Matthew records Christ's miracles to reveal not only the nature of the His Kingdom but also the nature of the King. These miracles reveal His true identity - He is the Christ, God with us! The record of His walking on water focuses our attention on His divinity, leading His disciples into greater faith.
Big Idea: Trust Jesus fully even in impossible situations because He is God who is with us and saves us!
3 reasons to trust Jesus:
Jesus is Always in Control of Our Circumstances (22-24)
Jesus is Always Present in Our Circumstances (25-29)
Jesus is Always Ready to Save Us in Our Circumstances (30-36)