GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

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)

Today, There Has Been Born for You a Savior | Luke 2:1-20

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Luke 2:1-20.
Many are well acquainted with the story of Christmas as recorded by Luke. What is the Christmas story all about?
Big Idea: Christmas is a story of a big God who came as a humble Savior for the little, the common, and the fearful.
Little People Like Us Must Remember That We Serve a Big God (1-5)
Common People Like Us Must Remember that We Have Access to a Humble Savior (6-7)
Fearful People like Us Must Remember that We Possess a Joy-Inducing, Peace-Producing Gospel (8-20)

Rejoice in God Your Savior | Luke 1:46-55

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Luke 1:46-55.
Why do we sing and what do we sing about this Christmas season? When the news broke to Mary that she would give birth to God's Son, she responded by singing about God’s greatness instead of her goodness.
Big Idea: Rejoice in God because of who He is and because of what He has done!
What God Did for Mary (46-50)
What God Did for Us (50-53)
What God Did for Israel (54-55)

What Shall I Give to the Lord for All His Benefits to Me | Psalm 116

A sermon by guest preacher Denis Gerasimov from Psalm 116.
Big Idea: From Trials to Thanksgiving: What You Don’t Expect Hardships to Accomplish
Increase Our Love for God (1-4)
Remind Us of the Character of God (5-7)
Display the Work of God (8-11)
Produce Thanksgiving to God (12-19)

No Separation: A Triumph of God’s Love | Romans 8:35-39

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Romans 8:35-39.
We've come to the end of our journey through Romans 8. At the very end, we come to another profound promise for God's children: we will not be separated under any circumstances from God's love!
Big Idea: Be convinced, the love of God will never let us go!
A Threat to Love (35-36)
A Triumph of Love (37)
A Trust in Love (38)

No Separation: God is for Us! | Romans 8:31-34

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:31-34.
Romans 8:31-39 is a great finale. It is a celebration of God. Paul's opening declaration of "no condemnation" brought full circle to "no separation." We are secure in Christ because God is on our side!
Big Idea: Christian, God is for you and will always be for you because of His Son’s exonerating work.
Nothing and Nobody will Overcome God’s Commitment to You (31-32)
Nothing and Nobody will Overturn God’s Verdict over You (33)
Nothing and Nobody will Overpower God’s Intercession for You (34)

God’s Plan: From Eternity to Eternity | Romans 8:29-30

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:29-30.
How can we be sure that all things work together for the believers' good and God's glory? Because of God's plan, which in these verses is described in five loaded words, intended by Paul and the divine author of Romans to bring us assurance and comfort.
Big Idea: Christian, God has mapped out a plan to ensure that you will become like Jesus Christ.
God Initiates His Plan to Work for Your Good and His Glory (29)
God Effects His Plan to Work for Your Good and His Glory (30)
God Completes His Plan to Work for Your Good and His Glory (30)

God’s Plan: For Our Good and His Glory | Romans 8:28-29

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Romans 8:28-29.
Romans 8 is written to anchor our assurance that we will never be separated from the love of God. However, when going through suffering, we often question God's love and goodness toward us. Is there any good in suffering?
Big Idea: Christian, be certain that God works all things for your good and His glory as He planned from eternity past to eternity future.
God’s Purpose: To Glorify His Son in Making Us Like Jesus! (29)
God’s Promise: He Works All Things to Accomplish This Purpose (28)