Grace Community Church: Painted Post, Corning

In Romans 2:12-16, Paul underscores that both those who have the law and those who don't will be judged based on their actions and the secrets of their hearts, emphasizing that true righteousness is not merely about hearing the law but about doing it, as God judges the secrets of men through Christ Jesus.

Paul's admonition in Romans 2 against hypocritical judgment; while faith in God's salvation through Christ doesn't negate the importance of good works, it ensures our safety from divine wrath, akin to standing on scorched earth where judgment has already fallen, thanks to Jesus' sacrifice.

In Romans 1:16-18, Paul emphasizes the revealing of God's wrath against ungodliness and unrighteousness, underscoring the desperate need for the gospel, which offers salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, showcasing God's righteousness and love in contrast to the consequences of sin.

The Resurrection Declares There Is More Beyond asserts the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, challenging limitations imposed by doubt, fear, and death, and offering hope of a reality beyond the confines of this world.

Seeing Palm Sunday from multiple perspectives: Jesus as a king but not of this world, the fickle nature of crowd support, and Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb, emphasizing a deeper understanding of his mission and our relationship with him beyond traditional celebrations.

Paul's letter to the Romans reveals that the righteousness of God, unattainable through human effort, is gifted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming the impossible climb of moral perfection into a journey of grace and redemption.

The obedience that comes from faith refers to a transformative adherence to God's commands that naturally flows from a heart transformed by trust in and acceptance of the grace and lordship of Jesus Christ, rather than a precondition for salvation.

Guest Speaker: Walt Bieser Series: "Guest Speakers" 3/3/24

Special Guest Speaker Joel Hudson

The message explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 for believers to find their identity in the vast, unearned love of Christ, contrasting it with the performative, insecure identities shaped by contemporary culture, and highlights the transformative power of understanding and experiencing this love within the community of faith.

The transformative journey from passive observance to active participation in Christian ministry, emphasizing the use of individual gifts for communal service and spiritual growth.

This message emphasizes the importance of growing in spiritual maturity within the church through speaking the truth in love, guided by sound doctrine and unified in Christ.

"Come and See" is a sermon exploring the challenge of practically living out the church's mission to share the gospel, emphasizing authentic, personal witness and inviting others to experience Jesus for themselves.

"The Connection We Long For" delves into the human condition without Christ, the restoration of relationships through Jesus, and the call for believers to invest in deep connections within the church community, emphasizing a two-way street of encouragement, love, and reaching others.

Focusing on the foundational role of Jesus in building the church, the challenges it faces, and the need for believers to embrace challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of mutual support, love, service, and prayer within the church community.

The message delves into the intersection of faith and uncertainty in 2024, urging a faith-filled response to life's unknowns, drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul's readiness to embrace uncertainties, emphasizing the certainty of the gospel and individual life courses, and concluding with an encouragement to confidently face the unknowns of the coming year by putting trust in God.

The significance of Jesus as the Word, emphasizing his role in creation, incarnation, and communication of God's love, truth, and the promise of eternal life, inviting individuals to respond in faith and experience the transformative power of Jesus in their lives.

The imperative to engage in mission and proclaim the gospel, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the concept of "Go" and the essence of the gospel message.

The message emphasizes that, despite their failures and shortcomings, individuals like Peter, Paul, and John Mark were used by God for honorable purposes, emphasizing the idea that one's past mistakes should not hinder them from being vessels for God's work. It encourages confession, repentance, and acceptance of God's forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the ability to be set apart for good works.