GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

The King's Theology | 2 Samuel 23:1-7

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Samuel 23:1-7.
David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23 offer the answer to your life. No matter your age, his theology holds hope for the entire world—not because it was rooted in himself or his own faithfulness, but because it was grounded in the promise of God’s future Messiah, whose coming we celebrate even this morning.
Big Idea: True theology is shaped by God’s Grace and grounded in God’s King, leading us to worship today and giving us hope for tomorrow.
A Theology Shaped by God’s Profound Grace (1)
A Theology Grounded in God’s Righteous King (2-7)
God’s Ruler will Reign in God’s Fear
God’s Ruler will Bring in God’s Blessing
God’s Ruler will Reign in God’s Faithfulness
God’s Ruler will Bring in God’s Judgment

The King's Atonement | 2 Samuel 21:1-14

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Samuel 21:1-14.
This story in 2 Samuel 21 may sound strange to our ears. We wonder why it was necessary to kill Saul’s seven descendants for something done years earlier, related to a covenant that was 400 years old. Yet this account is preserved under God’s inspiration to teach us that, beyond the obvious, King David’s actions point to a greater reality—the reign and work of another King, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Big Idea: Sin, however old, has consequences. Only when justice is served and atonement made can it be forgiven—and God has done both for you in Christ.
A Supernatural Exposure: “There was a famine in the land…”  (1-2)
A Severe Justice: “How can I make atonement?” (3-9)
A Satisfying Closure: “After that God was moved.”   (10-14)
A Surpassing Message: “God has made a covenant with you—and atoned for your sin in Christ!”

The King's Confidence | 2 Samuel 16:5-14

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Samuel 16:5-14.
In 2 Samuel 16, David is on the run once again. The first time, he fled from his predecessor, Saul, who sought to take his life. Now, he is running from his own son, Absalom. Once more, David is humbled—barefoot, crushed, and broken. Yet, in his brokenness, we witness the king’s confidence. He no longer places his trust in himself but in God.
Big Idea: When confronted with unjust criticism or the consequences of sin, trust God to mercifully sustain you.
Shimei’s Cursing:  “You Got What You Deserved!” (5-8)
David’s Confidence: “The Lord Will Be Good to Me!”  (9-14)
Confide in the Sovereignty of God
Confide in the Discipline of God
Confide in the Compassion of God

Heaven's Unimaginable and Unquenchable Joy | Revelation 21:1-8

A sermon by guest preacher John Fernandez from Revelation 21:1-8.
Heaven is designed by Jesus to remedy all the suffering and persecution of this life, but He doesn’t want us to merely wait for “then”—He calls us to fix our hearts and hope on it right now.
Big Idea: Be comforted by the reality of heaven and be stirred to tell other people that Jesus is the only way to get there.
Eternal Joy of God’s New Home for Us (1-2)
Eternal Joy of God’s New Presence with Us (3)
Eternal Joy of God’s New Experience for Us (4)
Eternal Joy Because of Ironclad Certainty (5-7)
Eternal Misery for Those Rejecting Christ (8)

The King's Restoration | 2 Samuel 12:1-15

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Samuel 12:1-15.
1 and 2 Samuel recount the reigns of Israel’s first two kings, Saul and David. Though Saul was handsome, he was disobedient and ultimately rejected by God. David, in contrast, sought to rule according to God's word and covenant. He also failed, but his failure was not final—God restored him rather than rejecting him.
Big Idea: God actively restores His people through His messengers and His Word—all because of His mercy.
The Lord Restores by Confronting Us through His Messenger (1-6)
The Lord Restores by Exposing Us through His Word (7-10)
The Lord Restores by Covering Us in His Mercy (11-15)

Resounding Faith | 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

A sermon by guest preacher Victor Zubarev from 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10.
Apostle Paul saw faith in Christ as life-changing, shaping everything we do. When God is our highest priority, it shows in our work, family, rest, spending, and emotions. True faith rings out because it is always connected to the greatest love of our hearts—Christ.
Big Idea: God’s profound work will always manifest in a faith that declares itself.
Faith Worth Imitating (6-7)
Faith Worth Spreading (8)
Faith that Amazes with Its Radical Nature (9-10)

It’s All Grace: Stand in It! | 1 Peter 5:12-14

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Peter 5:12-14.
In his closing statement, Peter summarizes the entire letter with the declaration: “This is the true grace of God!” All the indicatives, all the imperatives, and all the encouragement to suffer well—Peter wraps it all up and calls it the true grace of God. Grace is the heartbeat of this letter. Grace is the center of our lives. The Christian life is all grace.
Big Idea: The Christian life is all grace—now and always—so stand firm in it and extend it.
Know the True Grace of God (12)
Stand in the True Grace of God (12)
Extend the True Grace of God (13-14)

Rest in the Shepherd; Resist the Lion | 1 Peter 5:5-11

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Peter 5:5-11.
At the end of the letter, Peter encourages the Christians by reminding them once again that they are not alone in their suffering. Though they may feel intimidated by the roaring lion—the enemy—they can find peace in knowing they are in the capable hands of the Chief Shepherd.
Big Idea: Stay humble and firm in faith to resist the lion and rest in the Shepherd.
Your God is Mighty—Humble Yourself Before Him (5-7)
Your Adversary is Intimidating—Resist Him with Firm Faith in Christ (8-9)
Your God is Gracious—He will Perfect You (10-11)

Shepherd God's Flock | 1 Peter 5:1-4

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Peter's call for the church to endure suffering is now directed primarily at the church's elders. During times of hardship and persecution, the first to be affected within the church are often the pastors. When a leader's freedom, position, lifestyle, family, or even his own life is at risk, it is easy for him to falter and neglect the shepherding and oversight duties he was called to perform.
Big Idea: Faithful shepherds are called to lead God’s flock in a loving manner, looking to the Chief Shepherd for their eternal reward.
The Call to Shepherd (1-2a)
The Manner of Shepherding (2b-3)
The Reward for the Shepherds (4)

Surprise?! | 1 Peter 4:12-19

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Peter 4:12-19.
In this text, Peter reminds us that God neither ignores nor minimizes our suffering. He is not indifferent to our pain. Rather than explaining every reason for suffering, Peter helps us understand why God allows it and encourages us to entrust ourselves to Him through it.
Big Idea: Don’t be surprised by suffering; instead, rejoice and trust God, who is refining you.
Welcome your suffering (12-14)
Understand your suffering (15-18)
Entrust yourself to God in suffering (19)