GraceHill Church: Weekly Sermons

Giving Back What Belongs to God | Matthew 22:15-22

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 22:15-22.
Beginning at 22:15, Matthew presents the first of three deceitful attempts to trap Jesus. Everyone gangs up against Him to catch Him in some controversy. The question posed to Jesus is essentially this: "What is your relationship to the government, Jesus? Are you for the Romans or for the Jews?" His answer is very surprising! As Jesus' opponents are hoping to catch Him committing treason against the state, He exposes their treason against God!
Big Idea: Our primary duty is to give back to God, from whom all other duties originate.
A Secret Trap (15-17)
A Sovereign Trial (18)
A Surprising Twist (19-22)

What is the Gospel? | John 3:16

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from John 3:16.
The truth of John 3:16 is simple, yet it is so profound and weighty. It reveals the heart of the gospel, which is vitally needed for the unbeliever as well as the believer.
Big Idea: The Gospel is a revelation of the gift of life.
The Gospel Is a Revelation
The Gospel Is a Gift
The Gospel is Life

Who Is Worthy? He Is! | Matthew 22:1-14

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 22:1-14.
The final parable in which Jesus continues to indict the religious leaders for their faithlessness is about a wedding, but with an unusual ending. Instead of the couple entering the wedding chambers with great joy, the parable ends with a man entering the outer darkness with 'weeping and gnashing of teeth.' Something profound happens. The groom and his father are terribly dishonored.
Big Idea: Embrace God's gracious invitation to His banquet with humility and faith, for He is truly worthy!
The Great Invitation (1-3a)
The Gross Insult (3b-6)
The Grave Indignation (7)
The Gracious Inclination (8-14)

The Ambassador of Christ | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

A sermon by guest preacher Patrick Lacson from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
This section of Paul's writing contains the most essential paragraph in the entire New Testament regarding how we should think about and engage in ministry.
Big Idea: Every Christian is an ambassador of Christ because every Christian has been changed by Christ!
How have we been changed by Christ?
He has given us a new mindset
He has given us a new ministry
He has given us a new message

From Rejected Stone To Cornerstone | Matthew 21:33-46

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:33-46.
The parable of the wicked vine-growers differs from all the others Jesus had spoken before. The scenes are emotionally stirring, with bright flashes of mercy shining against the dark backdrop of serial murders. They depict both the unprovoked violence of the growers and the unfathomable patience of the owner.
Big Idea: Self-righteousness blinds you to God's exceeding patience and drives you to commit spiritual suicide.
The Unfathomable Patience of the Landowner (33-37)
The Unimaginable Wickedness of the Growers (35-41)
The Unmistakable Vindication of the Son (42-46)

The Authority of Grace | Matthew 21:23-32

A sermon by Yan Kislitsa from Matthew 21:23-32.
When questioned by the elders about His authority, Jesus demonstrated that His actions during His final week were rooted in grace.
Big Idea: Grace is the greatest authority that leads us to obedience in faith.
Jesus leads with Grace (23-27)
Believers Follow Grace by Responding with Faith and Repentance (28-32)

Rebellious and Hypocritical Worship | Matthew 21:12-22

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:1-11.
The OT prophets often demonstrated God's judgment through visual aids instead of pronouncing it directly. Matthew 21 presents to us another Prophet who employs the same technique to pronounce judgment upon Israel for rejecting the very hope they were claiming to be waiting for.
Big Idea: All worship that does not center on Christ is rebellious and hypocritical!
Jesus: The Right Place of Worship
Jesus: The Right Person of Worship

Behold Your King is Coming | Matthew 21:1-11

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from Matthew 21:1-11.
People who promote themselves usually repel others. However, perhaps no event in the Gospels highlights Jesus' self-promotion as much as His triumphal entry. Why isn't Jesus off-putting?
Big Idea: Though the people of Israel welcomed Jesus with proper theology and procession, they did not recognize His true identity. Do you?
Behold Your Sovereign King (1-5)
Behold Your Humble King (5-7)
Behold Your Saving King (8-11)

God’s Plans; Our Prayers | 2 Kings 20:1-6

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 2 Kings 20:1-6.
At some point, we've all asked ourselves questions that pertain to both our prayers and God's sovereign will: If God controls every event, from the smallest to the greatest, then why should we pray? If events are predetermined, what meaningful difference can our prayers possibly make? These complex questions are indeed answered in the Bible.
Big Idea: Pray, because our prayers are a means to accomplish God's plans that demonstrate His faithfulness to His promises.
A Grievous Announcement (1)
A Godward Appeal (2-3)
A Gracious Answer (4-6)

Trusting In God’s Grace | Genesis 25-32

A sermon by Pastor Mike Trofimenko from Genesis 25-32.
Big Idea: God provides grace to His people when they don't deserve it and makes them useful for His Kingdom.
A Shameful Trade - Gen 25:21-34
A Stollen Blessing - Gen 27:18-30
An Underserved Promise - Gen 28:13-15
A Lesson from the Family - Gen 29:21-30
Jacob Becomes Israel - Gen 32:9-12