GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

Concerning Peacemaking | Matthew 18:15-20

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:15-20.
When someone in the church sins against you, how should you respond? According to Jesus, we should pursue them to make peace with them, not to punish them.
Big Idea: When sin disrupts your relationships, be a peacemaker by humbly pursuing your fellow believers.
Make Peace by Pursuing Your Brother (15-17)
Make Peace by Relying on God’s Authority (18-20)

Concerning Respect and Care | Matthew 18:10-14

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:10-14.
Jesus continues to teach His disciples that great value is placed on every single “little one” who trusts in Jesus, therefore, they must avoid looking down on one another.
Big Idea: Each disciple of Christ is valuable to God and therefore deserves our respect and care.
Do not despise any of Christ’s disciples:
Because the Father Watches Over Each Of Them (10)
Because the Father Pursues Each of Them (12-13)
Because the Father Opposes Anything that Threatens Each of Them (14)

Concerning Stumbling Blocks | Matthew 18:5-9

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:5-9.
Jesus continues to answer the disciples' question about greatness and emphasizes that since everyone enters the kingdom through Christ's merit, we should receive each other as equally great and not hinder anyone's faith in Christ.
Big Idea:  Since faith in Christ gains you entrance into the kingdom, accept one another on the merits of Christ.
Receive One Another on the Merits of Christ (5)
Refrain from Blocking the Way to Christ (6-7)
Recognize the Stumbling Blocks to Christ in Your Life (8-9)

Concerning Humility | Matthew 18:1-4

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 18:1-4.
Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew is initiated by a question posed by His disciples regarding the greatness in the kingdom. In His reply, Jesus reminded them of the values and priorities that characterize all who enter His kingdom and join the community of the saints, the church, beginning with the crown of them all, humility.
Big Idea: Greatness in the kingdom is not defined by prideful ambition but by childlike humility.
Childlike Humility is the Way Into the Kingdom (2-3)
Childlike Humility is the Life Of the Kingdom (4)

Knowing God Better | Ephesians 1:15-23

A Resurrection Sunday sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Ephesians 1:15-23.
What do you think is our greatest need today as Christians? Living in a culture that opposes God and all that He approves, what are we to be focused on the most?
Big Idea:  Our greatest need as believers is to know God better!
Know the Hope of God’s Calling (18a)
Know the Glory of God’s Inheritance (18b)
Know the Greatness of God’s Power (19-23)

What to Expect at the Communion Table | 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

A Good Friday sermon by Yan Kislitsa from 1 Corinthians 11:23-29.
Big Idea: We come to the Lord's Table as a sign of our union with Christ and communion with one another.
When we come to the Communion Table, we should expect -
1. To be served by Christ2. To be nourished by Christ3. To grow in our faith

Tax Exempt | Matthew 17:24-27

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 17:24-27.
After another prediction of Jesus' death, Matthew, a former tax collector, tells a story about taxes and exemptions. The story includes interesting details and an extraordinary miracle that teaches us about being tax-exempt in the kingdom of Christ.
Big Idea:  Jesus is the King’s Son who forgoes His rights and pays our ransom tax so rely on Him and reflect Him!
Recognize the Son’s Lofty Position (24-26)
Rely on the Son’s Gracious Provisions (27)
Reflect the Son’s Humble Posture (27a)

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)