GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

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)

The Final Passover: Perfect Lamb for Straying Sheep | Matthew 26:17-25; 31-35

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:17-25; 31-35.
A familiar scene from the Gospel of Matthew reemerges during the final Passover meal: apart from Jesus himself, there are no heroes or saints. Instead, the meal portrays a group of failed men - straying sheep in the presence of a perfect Lamb. They sit with Jesus at the table not because of their own merits or righteousness but as beneficiaries of Jesus’ reconciling work for them.
Big Idea: Our straying, as Christ’s sheep, points to the necessity of the Lamb’s sacrifice for us.
Christ is Our Passover Lamb (17-19): While the sheep can’t grasp the significance of the moment, their Lamb discerns His time.
Christ Was Betrayed for Us (20-25): While the sheep question their loyalty, their Lamb Is loyal to His plan.
Christ Was Raised for Us (31-35): While the sheep will all fail, their Lamb will not fail His mission.

Treasure or Treason: What is Jesus Worth? | Matthew 26:1-16

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 26:1-16.
Matthew begins the passion account with a surprising twist. The religious conspiracy is not surprising; they have been scheming how to get rid of Jesus for a while now. The surprise is what happens next. In light of Christ’s impending sacrifice, Matthew presents two responses to Christ - one of pure devotion and love, and the other of deception and hate.
Big Idea: In light of Christ’s infinite worth, nothing we give up for Him is too costly.
Know: Jesus Sovereignly and Freely Sacrificed Himself for You (1-5)
Treasure: Do You Delight in Christ Because He is Your Only Hope? (6-13)
Treason: Do You Despise Christ Because He Crushes of All Your Hopes?  (14-16)

Surprised Separation: The Sheep and the Goats | Matthew 25:31-46

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 25:31-46.
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goals explains the attitude Christians should have while they await Christ's return. In the parable, there are no commands or direct encouragement to act in a certain way, but rather an explanation of what to expect upon Christ's return.
Big Idea: Wait for the Lord Jesus as people who are so filled with the love of God that they can't help but serve their brothers and sisters in Christ unselfconsciously.
Separation: Serve people expecting their upcoming Judgement by God
Surprise: Serve people out of the love of God, and not for the reward