Nov 5, 2023
We're Just Getting Started / 18th Birthday
Grace Church turns 18 years old! It's crazy to look back on how we started out with just 35 people crammed in a hotel conference room and to see where God has brought us. In this sermon, Pastor Sean Sears shares awesome stories and history of where we have been as a church but also reminds us that we've only just begun to tap all that God dreams for us. Hear how we can be a church God continues to bless and how you can be a part of helping these dreams become a reality!
Speaker: Lead Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Oct 29, 2023
Fighting For Peace / Upside Down / Week 4
Everywhere we turn we find conflict. Not only on the news but in our homes, workplaces, and communities. We long for peace in our world, in our lives, and in our hearts, but it seems there is always something ready to rob us of it. In this sermon, we explore the upside down path of peacemaking that Jesus lays out. While we're distracted by achieving our definition of peace, Jesus calls us to engage through conflict to do the hard work of true peacemaking. Learn how to trust God through the struggle and become conduits of peace in a hostile world.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Oct 22, 2023
How To Have A Pure Heart / Upside Down / Week 3
Having a pure heart often feels impossible with all the temptations and brokenness around us. This struggle can cause us to feel discouraged and unworthy or tempt us to throw in the towel and allow our hearts to become calloused and dirty. So how can we actually experience purity of heart like Jesus teaches? In this sermon, we see that purity of heart does not equal perfection, but rather can be obtained through practical habits to guard your heart, change your focus, obey God's voice within you. When we live this way, we can experience the blessing and peace God intends for us.
Speaker: Youth Pastor Emmanuel Sutka
Oct 15, 2023
Balancing Justice And Mercy / Upside Down / Week 2
Injustice seems rampant today. We hunger for wrongs to be righted, yet showing mercy appears weak and lets the offender off the hook. So how do we reconcile Jesus' teaching for us to want justice, but also freely give mercy? In this sermon, we see how Jesus flips the script by redefining our understanding of justice and mercy, what it would look like for us to live as people of justice and mercy, and how living out Jesus' radical, countercultural teachings leads us towards lives of peace, contentment, and purpose that we've been craving.
Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Oct 8, 2023
Why God Blesses Vulnerability / Upside Down / Week 1
Do you ever feel like life is leaving you empty and unfulfilled? You try to check all the boxes for success - nice job, possessions, relationships - but something is still missing. What if God knows something about finding a blessed and fulfilled life that we're missing? What can be challenging is sometimes Jesus' instructions can feel backwards to us. Jesus said the poor, grieving, and humble are blessed, but living that way doesn't sound like it leads to a better place. So what is Jesus talking about? In this sermon, We'll be unpacking these counter cultural values that are supposed to lead to blessing and favor and see how Jesus intended them to bring us a life of meaning and purpose.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Oct 1, 2023
Should Christians Fight Culture Or Embrace It? / Asking For A Friend / Week 4
Living out your faith nowadays can feel like you're on stormy waters. With Christian values diminishing in our culture, many people of faith are left feeling overwhelmed, angry, or tempted to leave their faith behind. So in these divided times, how should Christians respond to the culture around them? In this sermon, we answer this question by giving a Biblically-grounded perspective on what it looks like to stand firm in your faith and also live as a person of compassion and love towards those who do not share your beliefs.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Sep 24, 2023
Does Science Point To A Creator / Asking For A Friend / Week 3
Most of us grew up being taught evolution, but what if there's actual empirical evidence that points toward purposeful design? We're putting the Bible to the test to see if believing in Creation requires you to check your brain at the door, or if you can believe the Genesis account and still be rational and intelligent. In this sermon, we'll see respected scientists who believe data fits better with Genesis than natural selection, and we'll discover how the world around us defies random chance, revealing fingerprints of an intelligent Creator behind it all.
Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
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Sep 17, 2023
What Does The Bible Say About Sex And Relationships / Asking For A Friend / Week 2
Relationships today are complicated. Our world is constantly communicating to us how to navigate things like sex, dating and marriage, but is this really working out well for us? Many of us still struggle reconciling our faith with our current desires and our past failures. In this sermon, we'll have an open, judgment-free conversation on what the Bible says about navigating tough topics like healthy boundaries for sex, dating in a modern world, and divorce. Discover how to reconcile faith with your desires, build intimate relationships that honor God, and find hope and healing from heartache. *(We apologize for the poor sound quality)*
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Text: Matthew 19 & 1 Corinthians 6:15-18
Sep 10, 2023
What Does The Bible Say About Gender Identity? / Asking For A Friend / Week 1
Navigating the topic of gender identity is tough. Transgender. Gender dysphoria. Non-binary. What does it all mean? We want to care about people's innermost feelings and desires but is fully exploring and expressing all feelings and desires leading us towards wholeness? The complexities surrounding these issues leave many longing for clarity. In this sermon, we'll see what answers and wisdom the Bible gives around this topic to help us navigate these delicate and important issues.
Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Sep 3, 2023
Building A Life You Won't Regret / Check In
Do you ever worry you'll look back with regret on how you spent your time and energy? It's hard enough just getting through the day, let alone making sure your decisions are leading to a life of fulfillment and purpose. That's where having strong values can help! In this sermon, we talk about values designed to help you build a life of purpose and meaning. Find out why being biblically centered, outwardly focused, radically generous, and personally involved matters and also practical ways for you to start incorporating these values into your life this week.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Aug 27, 2023
Don't Let Anger Control You / Triggered / Week 6
Anger and rage seem to be all too common in our world today. Everyone seems to have a short fuse! We see it online, through the media, on our commutes, and in our relationships. It's the default emotion when things don't go right, and this intense emotion can be very destructive when handled in unhealthy ways. In this sermon, we'll be learning from the Bible how we can navigate the complexities of anger, how to avoid its destructive tendencies, and how to mange this emotion in a God-honoring way.
Guest Speaker: Pastor Taylor Knopp of Grace Church Braintree
Text: Proverbs 29:11 & Matthew 21:12-14
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Jul 30, 2023
Stopping Guilt From Becoming Shame / Triggered / Week 2
Nobody wants to feel guilty or ashamed. We try to make excuses or shift blame so that we can avoid these feelings. But the reality is dealing with feelings of guilt and shame are a part of being human! In this sermon, we work to understand why God allows us to feel these difficult emotions and see how the Bible says we can go about dealing with these feelings in a more healthy way.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Text: Genesis 3:6-13
Jul 23, 2023
Why My Emotions Matter To God / Triggered / Week 1
Let's be real, our emotions can be super complex and downright frustrating at times. Sadness, anger, fear and love: if we're honest, it's a lost easier to numb or dismiss these emotions than deal with them! We often separate them from our spirituality, thinking they are two separate things, but what if God sees your emotions differently and deeply cares how you feel? In this sermon, we will see that God designed you to have "all the feels", and by understanding and embracing God's design our emotions can lead to a deeper understanding of God and allow us to grow in our faith.
Speaker: Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Jul 16, 2023
Neighboring Above And Beyond / Like A Good Neighbor / Week 4
We all work really hard to make our lives easy and comfortable. But when it comes to loving our neighbor, Jesus says it's more than being friendly and polite. In fact, He says truly loving our neighbor will often cost us something and push us beyond our comfort zones. In this sermon, we explore why we are so uncomfortable with this idea and also why making such a countercultural decision to love others is worth it.
Speaker: Pastor Robb Hollifield
Text: Mark 2:1-12
Jul 9, 2023
Why Hospitality Matters / Like A Good Neighbor / Week 3
For most of us hospitality is reserved for family and friends around birthday parties, BBQ's, and holidays. Our busy, fast-paced lives and our reliance on technology can often distract us from spending time with those around us. But here's the thing: hospitality is more than just being polite. It's about loving your neighbor, just like Jesus taught us. In this sermon, we talk about how hospitality is more than just being a good neighbor, and we'll give you some simple, practical ideas for inviting others into your space without it being awkward,
Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Jul 2, 2023
Like A Good Neighbor / Week 2
We welcome guest speaker Granite Lesko today to continue the "Like A Good Neighbor" series. In this sermon, Granite discusses the story of Mary and Martha to illustrate how we sometimes need to say no to good in order to say yes to what's better.
Guest Speaker: Granite Lesko
Text: Luke 10:38-42
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