GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

Overcoming Mountains | John 16:33

A sermon by guest preacher Tony Arnds from John 16:33.
How do we overcome mountains that stand in our way? How do you persevere in the faith through many trials of this life? Though we may experience small or massive trials and tribulations, we can endure believing in Christ to the end.
Four glorious truths that we must know in order to persevere through tribulations. In order to live victoriously,
You must know the Word of God and its promises to you
You must know your place in the world as a believer
You must know that Jesus has already overcome the world
You must know that His victory is the guarantee of yours

Substitution: The Scandal of the Gospel | Matthew 27:11-26

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 27:11-26.
Since His arrest in the Garden, Jesus has been bounced from one trial to the next because no one could find any guilt in Him. Finally, as the council hands Him over to Pilate, the stage is set for the greatest scandal in history, which also illustrates substitutionary atonement: the innocent is convicted, and the guilty are released!
Big Idea: The first-century Israel chose the wrong “son” so that sinners in every century would delight in a right Savior.
The Charge: Jesus is the King-Shepherd (11-14)
The Choice: Which “Son” Do You Want? (15-23)
The Charade: You Can’t Be Neutral with Jesus! (24-26)

Christless Religion: "Take Care of it Yourself" | Matthew 27:1-10

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 27:1-10.
The opening verses of Matthew 27 seem to portray Judas' repentance. However, the chief priests and elders emerge as the primary actors, exhibiting the same behavior as that of the scribes and Pharisees who opposed and rejected Jesus.
Big Idea: Without Christ, there’s only hopelessness and hypocrisy.
The Hopelessness of Christless Religion: Zero Forgiveness (1-5)
The Hypocrisy of Christless Religion: All Self-Righteousness (6-10)

The Last Witness: Fallen, Yet Forgiven | Matthew 26:69-75

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:69-75.
Jesus is on trial. Multiple witnesses are sought to testify against Him, but all of their testimonies are false. Only Jesus testifies truthfully about Himself. But is there another witness to confirm Jesus’ testimony? There is – Peter. However, unlike Jesus, Peter lies about his association with Him, swearing and cursing. Is there hope for him?
Big Idea: Peter’s denial demonstrates the gravity of our sin against Jesus and the greatness of His faithfulness towards us.
Peter’s Grave Failure: Never Forget the Gravity of Your Sinfulness (69-74a)
Christ’s Great Faithfulness: Never Forget the Greatness of Christ’s Love (74b-75)

On Trial: What Does Jesus Deserve? | Matthew 26:57-68

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:57-68.
“What do you think?” asked Caiaphas. What does He deserve? The answer in our text is—He’s worthy of death! But what do we think? Let's examine four portraits of Jesus and consider our response to each.
Big Idea: Jesus, who was unjustly condemned to death, is deserving of our trust, confession, worship, and following.
Jesus, the Innocent One: Trust Him as Your Savior (57-61)
Jesus, the Silent One: Confess Him as Your Substitute (62-63a)
Jesus, the Majestic One: Worship Him as Your Sovereign (63b-66)
Jesus, the Meek One: Follow Him as Your Shepherd (67-68)

A Strange Plan: God-Man Arrested | Matthew 26:47-56

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:47-56.
During Jesus' arrest, we see traitors kissing, disciples fighting, angels resting, the innocent being arrested, and the followers fleeing. Nothing about this scene makes sense unless you view it through the eyes of a loving God who was determined to save His people. Everything here is beyond human logic; it’s according to higher wisdom.
Big Idea: Jesus' strange arrest magnifies God’s commitment to cover and pardon us!
Jesus Suffered Personal Betrayal To Show His Commitment to Us (47-50)
Jesus Refused Personal Protection To Become Our Cover (51-54)
Jesus Endured Personal Injustice To Secure Our Pardon (55-56)

Resurrection Harvest is Guaranteed | 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Corinthians 15:20-28.
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul defends the reality of Christ’s resurrection, which guarantees something for all who put their faith in Him. Jesus Himself provides the initial testimony to support this guarantee.
Big Idea: Since Christ, the “first fruits,” is alive, the full harvest of resurrection and restoration is guaranteed.
Reality: Christ Has Been Raised from the Dead! (20)
Resurrection: All Who Belong to Christ Will Be Raised (21-23)
Restoration: Everything Will Be Restored to Perfection (24-28)

When God Swears | Hebrews 7:17-28

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Hebrews 7:17-28.
Big Idea: The hope of eternal life with God is based on two things - the Father’s oath and the Son’s priesthood

The Second Garden: “Not My Will But Yours” | Matthew 26:36-46

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:36-46.
The Garden of Gethsemane reveals Jesus' sorrow unlike any other time during His earthly ministry. It was in the Garden of Gethsemane that Jesus, the second Adam, was able to overcome the greatest temptation on the way to restoring what the first Adam ruined in the Garden of Eden.
Big Idea: Gethsemane reveals our Savior’s pure character and provides His perfect comfort.
Watch Jesus who Battles — He Understands Your Struggles (36-39)
Watch Jesus who Warns — He Knows Your Snares (40-41)
Watch Jesus who Obeys — He Secured Your Salvation (42-46)

The First Supper: Forgiveness, Fellowship, Future | Matthew 26:26-30

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:26-30.
Halfway through the meal, Jesus transforms the last Passover into the first Supper, and its significance is hard to overemphasize. Jesus provides His disciples with a lens through which they can make sense of the cross. He offers them a framework that will guide their lives and solidify their mission after His resurrection.
Big Idea: Communion is a Gospel celebration of our complete forgiveness, united fellowship, and glorious future.
Look Back with Faith: Your Forgiveness is Accomplished (26-28)
Look Around with Love: Your Fellowship is United (27)
Look Forward with Hope: Your Future is Glorious (29-30)