GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

”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)

The Only One Who Satisfies | Matthew 14:13-21

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:13-21.
Following the flashback of John's death, Matthew put the spotlight squarely on Jesus. Against the dark scenes of a bloodthirsty king Herod, we see a portrait of a compassionate, kind, and giving Christ, who’s concerned more for the wellbeing of others than His own.
Big Idea: Jesus is a compassionate, resourceful, and all-satisfying Giver, so receive Him and give Him to others.
Jesus Alone is Selflessly Compassionate (13-14)
Jesus Alone is Divinely Resourceful (15-19)
Jesus Alone is Abundantly Satisfying (20-21)

Fame, Fear, and Faith | Matthew 14:1-12

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 14:1-12.
When Herod the tetrarch hears about Jesus, it is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Jesus and to worship Him! Instead, he behaves just like his father, gripped with fear, not faith.
Big Idea: The fear of man is so crippling, it causes us to do things we never thought we could do.
Jesus’ Increasing Fame (1)
Herod's Gripping Fear (2-12)
Our Confident Faith

Carrying the Baton of Faith | 1 Timothy 6:3-12

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from 1 Timothy 6:3-12.
With all of the competing pulls for our attention and attempts to sway our focus, our responsibility as followers of Jesus Christ is to uphold and protect the whole body of truth, which at its core is the gospel of faith.
Big Idea: The man of  God upholds and protects the body of truth.
Embrace the truth of  the gospel (3-5)
Practice godliness with contentment (6-8)
Flee from worldliness (9-11a)
Actively pursue faith and godliness in your calling (11b-12)