GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

Two Kingdoms. One Choice. | Matthew 12:22-32

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 12:22-32
Matthew 12 contains some of the most challenging and misunderstood verses in the Bible, specifically 31-32, in which Jesus speaks of the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit." What happened in this chapter is extremely consequential, so we need to know what that sin is, who can commit it, and how. But the main point of this passage is not about the “unpardonable sin” but about the Kingdom of God and the King, who came as God’s Anointed to overthrow the kingdom of darkness and the works of the enemy.
Big Idea: Christ, the King, confronts you with a choice: receive Him as exclusive good or reject Him as evil.
Jesus’ Kingship is Demonstrated (22)
Jesus’ Kingship is Denied (23-24)
Jesus’ Kingship is Defended (25-32)

Serve the Risen King | 2 Timothy 2:8-13

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Timothy 2:8-13
We, who have been shown grace and adopted into His family, may come to a point where we feel defeated and deflated. We may think that serving the Lord is a waste of time. Through Paul, Christ wants to restore and motivate us to see the privilege of loving and serving the Risen King.
Big Idea: Because Jesus is the Risen King, Press On in Serving Him!
Press On in Service by Remembering the Risen King (8, 11-13)
Press On in Service by Remembering the Power of His Word (9)
Press On in Service by Remembering His Saving Promises (10)

Grace to You - Glory to God | Galatians 1:3-5

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Galatians 1:3-5
Big Idea: Revel in God’s grace and Glorify God because Jesus gave Himself to rescue you!
Grace to You (3)
Because of the Gift of Christ (4)
For the Glory of God (5)

Behold the Servant of the Lord | Matthew 12:15-21

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 12:15-21
When Jesus confronted the Pharisees about their misunderstanding of the law and the heart of God (12:1-14), they responded by hatching a plan on how to destroy Christ. In verses 15-21, Matthew shows the difference between Jesus, the Servant, and the Pharisees. While the Pharisees are conspiring on how to kill, Jesus is conspiring on how to save.
Big Idea: Because Jesus is God’s Chosen Servant Who’s full of compassion and gentleness, He is the Sinners’ only Hope!
Behold the Chosen Servant (15-18)
Marvel at the Humble Servant (19-20)
Hope in the Exalted Servant (20-21)

Shabbat Shalom: Rest In Christ | Matthew 12:1-14

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 12:1-14
Big Idea: Disciples of Christ must learn to rest in Christ, rely on His compassion, and respond to Him with faith.
Learn to Rest in Christ's Work (1-2)
Learn to Rely on Christ's Compassion (3-8)
Learn to Respond to Christ with Faith (9-14)

Live Out Your Salvation | 1 Peter 1:13-21

A sermon by guest preacher Austin Thompson from 1 Peter 1:13-21
Gospel obedience is always rooted in gospel realities. In the opening verses, Peter calls us to bless God for the new birth (3-5), for the trials (6-9), and for God's unprecedented grace (10-12). Now, in light of these gospel truths, he calls us to live out our salvation.
Big Idea: In view of God's redeeming grace in Christ, live out your salvation!
Live out your salvation by setting your hope in the grace to come (13)
Live out your salvation by being holy (14-16)
Live out your salvation by living fearfully (17-21)

Divine Revelation; Sweet Invitation | Matthew 11:25-30

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 11:25-30
This passage is very familiar to many. It’s a text that’s been comforting sinners since the day Jesus uttered these words: Come to Me! It is especially refreshing and comforting when you understand the context and the timing of this announcement - in the midst of judgment, Jesus offers hope.
Big Idea: We can only know the Father by believing in His Son, who graciously invites all who humbly sense their need for Him.
The Father Reveals the Truth of the Gospel Only to the Humble (25-26)
The Father Reveals the Truth of the Gospel Only through His Son (27)
The Son Reveals the Truth of the Gospel by Inviting the Humble to Come to Him (28-30)

How Do You Compare? | Matthew 11:16-24

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 11:16-24
In this text, Jesus speaks of the people who are never satisfied with God’s approved ways of pleasing Him. In effect, He answers the following question: What happens to those who reject John’s message of repentance and Jesus’ message of grace?
Big Idea: To behold Jesus and yet not respond with faith and repentance, is to bring a severe judgment upon ourselves!
A Childish Response is One That’s Never Satisfied with God’s Ways (16-19)
A Childish Response Will Be Severely Judged (20-24)

God’s Word In A Crazy World | Hebrews 4:12

A sermon by guest preacher Dave Dick from Hebrews 4:12
God's Word, the Bible, is our final authority. It is inspired, inerrant, infallible, perfect, sufficient, clear, and holy. Therefore, we must submit to it, understand it, honor it, be amazed by it, and be deeply thankful for it.
6 Distinguishing marks of God's Word
The Word of God is Divine
The Word of God is Living
The Word of God is Active
The Word of God is Razor-Sharp
The Word of God is Piercing
The Word of God is able to Judge

Follow Jesus, The Expected One | Matthew 11:1-15

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 11:1-15
On the heels of Matthew 10, in which Jesus prepares His disciples for the tough road ahead, Matthew records for us an episode where Jesus is asked a very serious question. It’s a question that every reader of Matthew should be asking also: after what we’ve seen in the first 10 chapters, is Jesus the one who is to come? Jesus' answer in this passage encouraged not only John but also should encourage the rest of us in times of doubt.
Big Idea: Jesus is the Expected One who “disappoints” our expectations but is greater than we expect!
Trust God’s Word: Jesus is the Christ (1-6)
Accept John’s Testimony: Jesus is the Lord (7-10)
Follow Jesus: Jesus is the King (11-15)