https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weekly-sermon--5519249enChristianityCopyright Grandviewhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3735bc8ae11494d82a2f9782a1278945.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weekly-sermon--5519249Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:00:34 +0000GrandviewGrandviewfeeds@spreaker.comWeekly messages focused on the saving work of Jesus Christ.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-10-kingdom-upheaval--62740429Scripture to be read:  Matthew 21:33-46]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62740429Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:00:11 +0000GrandviewDescription:  God has established his rule and reign through his son Jesus. True citizens of the kingdom accept the rule and reign of Christ! While many attempt to gain the inheritance of the kingdom their own way, God has made his Son the only way to...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 21:33-46]]>1820church,grandview,kingdomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-03-kingdom-generosity--62740417Scripture to be read:  Matthew 20:1-16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62740417Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:58:42 +0000GrandviewDescription:  We like to be rewarded based on the quality of our work. In the kingdom of God, kingdom workers are rewarded, but not according to their work. The drive to work for the kingdom is not based on a desire to be greater than others; rather,...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 20:1-16]]>2122church,grandview,kingdomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-27-kingdom-forgiveness--62740404Scripture to be read:  Matthew 18:21-35]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62740404Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:57:21 +0000GrandviewDescription:  The kingdom of God changes how we interact with others, even those who have wronged us. Citizens of the kingdom realize they have wronged God, resulting in a debt that is unpayable. When Christians realize they have been forgiven of...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 18:21-35]]>2327church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-20-treasuring-the-kingdom--62740391Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:44-53]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62740391Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:56:02 +0000GrandviewDescription:  The kingdom of God is valuable and cannot be compared with anyone or anything else. Those who are citizens of the kingdom not only understand the rule and reign of God through Christ but treasure it! To understand the kingdom is to...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:44-53]]>1946church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-13-trusting-the-kingdom--62468580Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:31-35]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62468580Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:52:32 +0000GrandviewIt can be easy to look around and wonder if God is at work in the world. Human beings, with a tendency to measure success by worldly standards, often miss the kingdom of God at work around them. The kingdom of God is growing and thriving, just not in...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:31-35]]>1946church,grandview,kingdomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-06-anticipating-the-kingdom--62286152Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62286152Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:03:40 +0000GrandviewDescription:  While it is true that God currently rules and reigns over creation, it is also true that evil is permitted to exist for a time. Believers in Jesus do not despair and give up hope, for they understand the message of the kingdom and...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43]]>1885christ,church,evil,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-29-legacy-of-faith-and-the-eternal-impact--62286102]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62286102Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:01:44 +0000GrandviewExplore the legacy of King David and the lasting impact of a godly life. As David prepared for the next generation, we too are called to invest in what truly matters—passing down a faith that endures through devotion, generosity, and commitment to...]]>2487church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-22-understanding-the-kingdom--62286079Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:10-17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62286079Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:58:14 +0000GrandviewDescription:  Not everyone is able to understand the kingdom of God, for that understanding must be granted to us. We cannot understand the kingdom on our own! The Lord must heal our hearts and grant understanding of his kingdom, so unless there is a...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:10-17]]>1926church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-15-receiving-the-kingdom--62014534Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62014534Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:26:25 +0000GrandviewHuman hearts are not naturally receptive to God's word and authority. The human heart, in our fallenness, is hostile to the word of God... preventing the life that the word brings. Our first lesson is this: That the heart must be cultivated in such a...Scripture to be read:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23]]>1767christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-08-gospel-obedience--62014508Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:17-25]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62014508Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:24:17 +0000Grandview When the gospel of Christ appeals to welcome others into Christian fellowship... the Christian does well to obey the call. The work of Christ in the life of the believer is the basis for this obedience! Such obedience is refreshing and life giving...Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:17-25]]>1918christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-01-a-gospel-appeal--61277267Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:8-16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277267Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:04:39 +0000GrandviewDescription:  When the gospel is the basis of Christian fellowship, there is an appeal to welcome others into fellowship! Earthly categories that cause division are irrelevant here... the gospel alone is the basis for inviting others into Christian...Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:8-16]]>1978church,gospel,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-18-praise-him--61277255Scripture to be read:  Psalms 150:1-6]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277255Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:59:55 +0000GrandviewDescription:  As we come to the close of "Hymns of Praise", we come to a great final call to praise! The Lord is deserving of the highest praise, for he is the one who has done great things for his people. True knowledge about the works of God...Scripture to be read:  Psalms 150:1-6]]>1806christ,church,grandview,praisecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-25-fellowship-in-christ--61209421Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:1-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61209421Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:40:21 +0000GrandviewDescription:  Fellowship in Christ is based solely on the gospel of Jesus Christ. The true family of God is not based on a particular bloodline but involves those whose faith is in the Lord Jesus. So, the basis for fellowship in Christ must be faith...Scripture to be read:  Philemon 1:1-7]]>1936cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-11-our-blessed-hope--61005584
Scripture to be read:  Psalms 146:1-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61005584Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:07:14 +0000GrandviewDescription:  : In a world full of uncertainty, the people of God have great hope! Because of the Lord who works for his people, hope is uniquely found in the Lord. Let us not lose sight of our hope by trusting in the plans of man that fall, but let...
Scripture to be read:  Psalms 146:1-10]]>1967church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-04-the-name-above-all-names--61005575Scripture to be read:  Psalms 113:1-9]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61005575Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:05:21 +0000GrandviewDescription:  The God that Christians worship has the name above all names. The true God of the Bible is high and lifted up above all of creation. This is an amazing truth for the worshipper, for this very God who is above all things works to raise up...Scripture to be read:  Psalms 113:1-9]]>2157church,grandview,jesus,worshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-28-a-life-of-worship--61005555
Scripture to be read:  Psalms 111:1-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61005555Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:02:43 +0000GrandviewDescription:  A lifetime of worship for the believer in Jesus is grounded in the works of God for his people. The believer never tires of studying the works of the Lord; rather, they delight in them! In a world in which many things compete for our...
Scripture to be read:  Psalms 111:1-10]]>1775church,grandview,jesus,worshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-21-2024-granite-reasons-for-god-centered-worship--60899142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60899142Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:50:01 +0000GrandviewPsalms 103:1-221668bee,church,grandview,granite,threshing,worshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-14-a-joyful-noise--60720548Scripture to be read:  Psalms 100:1-5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60720548Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:56:38 +0000GrandviewJoyful praise in the life of a Christian is based on a knowledge of who God is and who we are. Joyful praise is not meant to be forced simply out of obligation but is rather a natural response to who God is. We are commanded to worship the Lord in all...Scripture to be read:  Psalms 100:1-5]]>1857christ,church,grandview,joyful,knowledge,praisecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-07-god-s-work-in-our-lives--60720541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60720541Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:54:25 +0000GrandviewScripture: Psalms 66:1-202185christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-06-30-his-lovingkindness--60720532Scripture to be read:  Psalms 33:1-22]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60720532Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:51:51 +0000GrandviewThe steadfast love of the Lord fills the earth, and for that we give him praise. In a world full of sin and brokenness, the steadfast love of the Lord gives the believer great reason to hope. Because the Lord shows his lovingkindness to those who...Scripture to be read:  Psalms 33:1-22]]>1901christ,church,grandview,jesus,lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-06-23-the-word-of-the-lord--60567592Sermon Description: Though it can be tempting to find the law of the Lord burdensome and unnecessary, it is the law of the Lord that restores the soul! The word of the Lord is perfect and worthy of our praise and adoration. May it be that our hearts rest in his word, for His is the perfect way that leads to salvation through faith in Christ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60567592Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:11:22 +0000GrandviewScripture to be read:  Psalms 19:1-14 Sermon Description: Though it can be tempting to find the law of the Lord burdensome and unnecessary, it is the law of the Lord that restores the soul! The word of the Lord is perfect and worthy of our praise and...Sermon Description: Though it can be tempting to find the law of the Lord burdensome and unnecessary, it is the law of the Lord that restores the soul! The word of the Lord is perfect and worthy of our praise and adoration. May it be that our hearts rest in his word, for His is the perfect way that leads to salvation through faith in Christ.]]>1800church,grandview,law,wordcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-06-16-lord-of-all--60567521Scripture to be read:  Psalm 8:1-9]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60567521Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:09:21 +0000GrandviewThe glory of the Lord is over all creation, which leads the heart of the believer to rejoice in him! Even though man is so far below God's glory and splendor, God raises man up. This gives the believer cause for praise, for it is through Christ that...Scripture to be read:  Psalm 8:1-9]]>1913christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-06-09-the-perfect-plea--60380062

Scripture to be read:  Hebrews 7:20-28]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60380062Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:32:00 +0000GrandviewJesus is the better high priest who lives to intercede for his people. In our attempts to justify ourselves by seeking to defend our innocence, we can forget that there is one who offers a perfect plea for guilty sinners before God. Jesus speaks a...

Scripture to be read:  Hebrews 7:20-28]]>2000christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-06-02-that-i-might-know-him--60267001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60267001Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:55:08 +0000GrandviewScripture to be read:  Philippians 3:1-112050church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-05-26-he-shall-reign--60266992
Scripture to be read:  Psalm 2:1-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60266992Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:53:26 +0000GrandviewIn the midst of earthly rulers and authorities, the Lord reigns from Heaven. It is a good thing that the Lord rules over the earth, for he has set his Son as King! Life and freedom will not be found when we set ourselves against HIS authority, but...
Scripture to be read:  Psalm 2:1-12]]>1757church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-05-19-joy-in-the-midst-of-sorrow--60266984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60266984Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:51:38 +0000GrandviewScripture: Habakkuk 3:16-191575church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-05-05-seeking-his-glory--59889374Scripture to be read:  Habakkuk 2:6-20]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59889374Tue, 07 May 2024 02:16:15 +0000GrandviewDescription: Seeking glory for ourselves will end in destruction. While it is tempting to exalt ourselves, the glory is only temporary and will come to ruin. Even in uncertain times where evil men exalt themselves, the true God of the Bible is the one...Scripture to be read:  Habakkuk 2:6-20]]>1883christ,church,glory,grandview,idolscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-04-28-living-by-faith--59750962Scripture to be read:  Habakkuk 2:2-5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59750962Wed, 01 May 2024 15:15:02 +0000GrandviewSermon wait for the Lord's answer. In a world filled with uncertainty, it is far easier to trust in ourselves for the right answer. However, it is by faith in Jesus that believers can navigate a difficult world... especially in light of impending...Scripture to be read:  Habakkuk 2:2-5]]>2051church,faith,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-04-21-waiting-for-an-answer--59584148Sermon Description: What do we do as believers when the answer we are looking for from the Lord doesn’t come? Or, when we get an answer that we did not want or expect? When we are faced with wrongs and injustice, we can always wait on the Lord’s answer… for it is an answer that we can trust.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59584148Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:42:55 +0000GrandviewScripture to be read:  Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 Sermon Description: What do we do as believers when the answer we are looking for from the Lord doesn’t come? Or, when we get an answer that we did not want or expect? When we are faced with wrongs and...Sermon Description: What do we do as believers when the answer we are looking for from the Lord doesn’t come? Or, when we get an answer that we did not want or expect? When we are faced with wrongs and injustice, we can always wait on the Lord’s answer… for it is an answer that we can trust.]]>1919christ,church,fairness,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-04-14-why-o-lord--59584135Sermon Description: There are many things in the world that do not make sense to us. When we say, "Why O Lord?", we do not always get the answer that we expect. The truth is, his ways do not seem good and just to us at times. Even if his ways do not make sense to us, we can trust him knowing that his ways are truly good and just!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59584135Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:40:52 +0000GrandviewScripture to be read:  Habakkuk 1:1-11 Sermon Description: There are many things in the world that do not make sense to us. When we say, "Why O Lord?", we do not always get the answer that we expect. The truth is, his ways do not seem good and just to...Sermon Description: There are many things in the world that do not make sense to us. When we say, "Why O Lord?", we do not always get the answer that we expect. The truth is, his ways do not seem good and just to us at times. Even if his ways do not make sense to us, we can trust him knowing that his ways are truly good and just!]]>1669christ,church,fairness,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-03-31-come-see--59292486Scripture to be read:  John 20:1-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59292486Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:21:00 +0000GrandviewSermon Description: Through the witness of Scripture, we are invited to come and see the empty tomb along with Mary Magdalene and the disciples! Even though we do not physically see, we see that the risen Jesus is written about so that we may believe!...Scripture to be read:  John 20:1-10]]>1156church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-03-24-that-the-world-may-believe--59292460Scripture to be read:  John 17:20-26]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59292460Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:19:45 +0000GrandviewSermon Description: At the end of the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, he prays for the world. Jesus' desire throughout his ministry is that people would believe in him. Jesus' heart for his people now is that they be one so that the world may believe...Scripture to be read:  John 17:20-26]]>1863church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-03-17-a-people-kept-for-his-purposes--59172840
Sermon Description: Jesus is high and lifted up to accomplish the purpose of saving sinners through the cross. Now that Jesus has gone into heaven, he works through his people to accomplish his purposes! In Jesus' prayer, we see his will for his people: That they be sent out into the world for his purposes.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59172840Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:41:58 +0000GrandviewSermon Text: John 17:6-19 Sermon Description: Jesus is high and lifted up to accomplish the purpose of saving sinners through the cross. Now that Jesus has gone into heaven, he works through his people to accomplish his purposes! In Jesus' prayer, we...
Sermon Description: Jesus is high and lifted up to accomplish the purpose of saving sinners through the cross. Now that Jesus has gone into heaven, he works through his people to accomplish his purposes! In Jesus' prayer, we see his will for his people: That they be sent out into the world for his purposes.


]]>1656christ,church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-03-10-high-lifted-up--59027921
Sermon Description: As Jesus is about to be arrested, he prays that he may be glorified. It is good and right that Jesus receive glory as fully man and God and we dare not attempt to rob him of his glory. All glory be to Christ, for it is in him alone that the salvation plan of God is fulfilled!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59027921Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:12:12 +0000GrandviewScripture to be read:  John 17:1-5 Sermon Description: As Jesus is about to be arrested, he prays that he may be glorified. It is good and right that Jesus receive glory as fully man and God and we dare not attempt to rob him of his glory. All glory...
Sermon Description: As Jesus is about to be arrested, he prays that he may be glorified. It is good and right that Jesus receive glory as fully man and God and we dare not attempt to rob him of his glory. All glory be to Christ, for it is in him alone that the salvation plan of God is fulfilled!]]>1684church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-03-03-words-of-power--59027913
Summary: When Jesus spoke, His words were different. He spoke with authority when interpreting the scriptures and He had the authority to silence demons. We take a look at a couple of Jesus' "power words," then consider what the strongest word of all is. 
Themes: Jesus' authority, sovereignty of God, the word of God, spiritual warfare, evangelism
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59027913Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:09:04 +0000GrandviewScripture: Mark 1:21-28 Summary: When Jesus spoke, His words were different. He spoke with authority when interpreting the scriptures and He had the authority to silence demons. We take a look at a couple of Jesus' "power words," then consider what...
Summary: When Jesus spoke, His words were different. He spoke with authority when interpreting the scriptures and He had the authority to silence demons. We take a look at a couple of Jesus' "power words," then consider what the strongest word of all is. 
Themes: Jesus' authority, sovereignty of God, the word of God, spiritual warfare, evangelism
]]>1267church,grandview,power,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-02-11-perseverance-to-the-end--58722290
Scripture to be read: James 5:7-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58722290Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:45:32 +0000GrandviewA great promise we can hold to as genuine believers in Christ is that true believers do not perish in the end, but persevere (John 10:27-29). However, we also know that perseverance is not passive, but active. Perseverance is not easy, but difficult....
Scripture to be read: James 5:7-12]]>2056christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-02-04-wealth-possessions--58722284
Scripture to be read: James 5:1-6]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58722284Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:43:36 +0000GrandviewThe believer in Jesus must learn how to wisely handle wealth and material possessions. People often place their confidence in that which is so quickly passing away. James offers a stern warning to such a person, for it is the one who lays up treasure...
Scripture to be read: James 5:1-6]]>1888christ,church,grandview,stuffcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-01-28-god-s-plan-for-your-life--58496169Description: We all like to know that there is a plan for our lives. While it is good to plan ahead, we place so much confidence in our assessment of the future. The wise believer in Jesus on the other submits all their plans to God, knowing their life on earth is temporary.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58496169Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:28:47 +0000GrandviewScripture: James 4:13-17 Description: We all like to know that there is a plan for our lives. While it is good to plan ahead, we place so much confidence in our assessment of the future. The wise believer in Jesus on the other submits all their plans...Description: We all like to know that there is a plan for our lives. While it is good to plan ahead, we place so much confidence in our assessment of the future. The wise believer in Jesus on the other submits all their plans to God, knowing their life on earth is temporary.]]>1740christ,church,grandview,jesus,life,purposecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-01-21-true-repentance--58418355Description: Genuine faith in Christ is evidenced in true repentance from sin. Because our desires are contrary to God’s, we are found to be unfaithful in his sight. But there is grace! Sinners truly turn from sin when they humble themselves before the grace of God.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58418355Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:51:58 +0000GrandviewScripture: James 4:1-12 Description: Genuine faith in Christ is evidenced in true repentance from sin. Because our desires are contrary to God’s, we are found to be unfaithful in his sight. But there is grace! Sinners truly turn from sin when they...Description: Genuine faith in Christ is evidenced in true repentance from sin. Because our desires are contrary to God’s, we are found to be unfaithful in his sight. But there is grace! Sinners truly turn from sin when they humble themselves before the grace of God.]]>2050church,grandview,repentancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-01-07-the-importance-of-scripture--583888722 Timothy 3:10-17
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58388872Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:13:14 +0000GrandviewThe truth of the Bible is necessary for the Christian life. God’s word speaks to us today, yet we often neglect God’s word. We do well to center our lives around Scripture, for it is through Scripture that God speaks to his people. 2 Timothy 3:10-172 Timothy 3:10-17
]]>1840bible,christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-12-31-responding-to-the-gospel-of-peace--58193457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58193457Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:25:30 +0000GrandviewThe gospel of peace elicits a response from those who have seen and heard. A baby has been born in Bethlehem, bringing peace on earth. We have heard about an Advent of peace. How will you respond?1711church,grandview,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-12-24-the-announcement-of-peace--58142895Luke 2:8-14]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58142895Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:56:37 +0000GrandviewThe long-awaited peace from God has come at last! In the glorious announcement of the angel, we hear good news for all the people. It is when sinners find hope in this good news that they have peace, so to God alone be the glory! Luke 2:8-14Luke 2:8-14]]>1503christmas,church,grandview,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-12-17-the-dawn-of-peace--58066663
Luke 1:67-79]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58066663Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:52:12 +0000GrandviewFor a people who have dwelt in deep darkness, peace has dawned at last! God, who is faithful to his promises, has brought salvation to his people just as he said he would. Just as he is faithful to fulfill his promises, so people of faith can know he...
Luke 1:67-79]]>1958christ,church,grandview,jesus,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-12-10-the-person-of-peace--58033659 Micah 5:1-6]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58033659Sun, 17 Dec 2023 04:26:05 +0000GrandviewWe need a person, a ruler that is a person of peace. As the people of God, we can always say we have a person of peace because of the Christmas story. As we continue to navigate a world lacking peace, we can dwell securely because a ruler has been... Micah 5:1-6]]>1868christ,church,grandview,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-12-03-the-promise-of-peace--57963633 Isaiah 9:2-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57963633Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:57:32 +0000GrandviewThough the need for peace exists, we can say that in Jesus the promise for peace is ever present! Peace is not far away but is present wherever the Kingdom of God is. In Advent, we know the prince of peace has been born. Will we now be people of the... Isaiah 9:2-7]]>1893church,grandview,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-11-26-the-need-for-peace--57839260Genesis 3:14-19

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57839260Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:08:27 +0000GrandviewWhere did things go wrong? We often ask ourselves this question. This advent, when we talk about the prince of peace, we also recognize the curse from the beginning that shattered peace. This advent, we need to know that though the need for peace is...Genesis 3:14-19

]]>1950christ,church,grandview,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-11-05-pure-speech--57526644James 3:1-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57526644Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:31:31 +0000GrandviewThe tongue is a useful, yet dangerous instrument. Good and evil can come from the tongue. What you say reveals what is in your heart, and for the Christian, it should not be that good and evil come from the same mouth. Let us repent and look to the...James 3:1-12]]>2089christ,church,grandview,james,speechcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-10-29-saving-faith--57489334James 2:14-26]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57489334Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:49:05 +0000GrandviewGenuine faith believes the promises of God and acts upon them! It does not make sense for the believer in Jesus to only profess belief, but not act on it. Saving faith in Jesus produces such a confidence in the promises of God that the believer can’t...James 2:14-26]]>2512christian,church,faith,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-10-22-holy-holy-holy-is-the-lord-god-almighty--57425223Revelation 4:1-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57425223Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:07:34 +0000GrandviewThe message looks at the 2 passages in the Bible where Isaiah and the apostle John are shown God's holiness in heaven, and the Christian's need for this holiness in our daily lives here. They are the only 2 Bible passages where the Lord is called...Revelation 4:1-11]]>2223church,grandview,holycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-10-15-favoritism-part-two--57264049James 2:8-13]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57264049Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:51:16 +0000GrandviewBecause we are commanded to love our neighbor, we show no favoritism. There is never an excuse for the Christian to not show mercy. Beware, lest you neglect even the one who shows you mercy through the cross. James 2:8-13James 2:8-13]]>2018christian,church,faith,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-10-08-favoritism-part-one--57174544James 2:1-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57174544Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:29:14 +0000GrandviewShowing favoritism to one group of people over the other is not compatible with holding faith in Jesus. When the standard by which we judge others is not the gospel, the church is hurt. Because Jesus has shown grace to sinners, believers show grace to...James 2:1-7]]>2174christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-10-02-faith-in-action--57150384James 1:19-27]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57150384Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:52:04 +0000GrandviewGenuine faith in Jesus leads to genuine life change. For those who believe in Jesus, the direction of their life is determined by the word of God. Believers in Jesus do the word of God, not to be saved from sin but because they are saved from sin now!...James 1:19-27]]>2198christ,church,faith,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-09-24-tempted-and-tried--57001056James 1:12-18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57001056Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:21:39 +0000GrandviewWhen we are tempted, we have a tendency to shift blame. In reality, temptation arises in our own hearts, which makes us responsible. When temptation arises, do not miss the opportunity to press deeper into real trust and faith in Christ. James 1:12-18James 1:12-18]]>1955christ,church,grandview,jesus,temptationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-09-17-when-faced-with-trials--56861208Sermon Text: James 1:1-11
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56861208Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:10:24 +0000GrandviewWhen faced with trials, believers in Jesus count them as joy. It is on the day of trial that faith in Jesus is proved genuine. Rather than trials driving us to ourselves, trials reveal a faith that is quick and eager to run to Jesus. Sermon Text:...Sermon Text: James 1:1-11
]]>1995christ,church,grandview,saved,trailscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-09-10-wherein-lies-your-confidence--56817272
Philippians 3:2-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56817272Sat, 16 Sep 2023 02:19:24 +0000GrandviewNo matter how much reason you have for placing confidence in your flesh, it pales in comparison to the value of knowing Christ. When it comes to attaining righteousness, there’s no reason to trust the flesh. There is every reason to let go of...
Philippians 3:2-11]]>2082christ,church,faith,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-09-03-i-am-the-true-vine--56713703John 15:1-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56713703Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:06:39 +0000GrandviewJesus has been planted as the true vine that gives life to the branches. Life is found nowhere else. Because of this, the only way for the Christian to be fruitful is to abide and remain in Jesus. John 15:1-11John 15:1-11]]>2321church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-08-27-i-am-the-way--56702140John 14:1-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56702140Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:27:04 +0000GrandviewThe way has been revealed to us. The mystery hidden for years has now been revealed in Jesus. We live in that age now! The church has the great gift of knowing the way and where it is going, so that others can be shown the way. John 14:1-7John 14:1-7]]>1902christ,church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-08-20-i-am-the-resurrection--56556670 John 11:17-27]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56556670Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:37:45 +0000GrandviewIn Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting are an ever present reality. The resurrection of the dead and the life we have in Jesus is not far away and out of reach. Jesus brings clarity to what having life truly means. John 11:17-27 John 11:17-27]]>1883church,grandview,jesus,life,resurrectioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-08-13-i-am-the-good-shepherd--56477084John 10:11-18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56477084Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:31:18 +0000GrandviewMany people, even regular church attenders, will go their entire lives not knowing in their heart that God laid down everything for them. We don’t understand sacrificial love easily. Because Jesus is the good shepherd that laid down his life, God’s...John 10:11-18]]>2006christ,church,grandview,jesus,lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-08-06-i-am-the-door--56455218 John 10:1-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56455218Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:33:45 +0000GrandviewBelievers in Jesus are weak, vulnerable sheep that are secure from powerful enemies. This is possible for those that enter through the door to the sheepfold through Jesus. Though thieves and robbers break in, the sheep are secure in Jesus. John 10:1-10 John 10:1-10]]>1777christ,church,door,grandview,light,waycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-07-30-i-am-the-light-of-the-world--56384301John 8:12-20
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56384301Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:33:55 +0000GrandviewRather than allowing the light to examine us, we attempt to examine the light. We like to be in a position to say who Jesus is! But because Jesus bears witness about himself, we either take him at his word or walk away. John 8:12-20John 8:12-20
]]>1789church,grandview,jesus,lightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-07-23-i-am-the-bread-of-life--56221784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56221784Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:17:30 +0000GrandviewJohn 6:36-401763christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-07-16-true-belief--56122978John 3:16-21]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56122978Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:54:34 +0000GrandviewThe free gift of eternal life is available to the world for those who believe in the name of Jesus. It is a simple gospel that we complicate because of our sin. What is keeping you from stepping out, and truly believing in his name? John 3:16-21John 3:16-21]]>2038christ,church,grandview,life,savedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-07-09-the-heart-of-baptism--56122972Romans 6:1-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56122972Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:53:07 +0000GrandviewAt the very heart of baptism lies the reality of the believer going from death to life through Christ. Baptism is an amazing picture we have of the new life we have in Christ and an amazing witness to ourselves and the world. Romans 6:1-11Romans 6:1-11]]>1929baptism,christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-07-02-the-heart-of-communion--56031027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56031027Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:20:01 +0000GrandviewWhile we observe communion often, it can be easy to miss the heart of communion. When the heart of communion is present, it is a meaningful gospel presentation to us and those around us. It draws us to our savior as we remember him.1781christ,church,communion,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-06-25-the-final-word--56031013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56031013Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:17:53 +0000GrandviewEsther 9:29:10-31750christ,church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-06-18-meaningful-celebration--54655188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54655188Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:41:21 +0000GrandviewEsther 9:20-282429church,grandview,meaningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-06-11-is-something-missing--54448795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54448795Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:28:51 +0000GrandviewLuke 11:11-131114christ,church,grandview,lukecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-06-04-the-victory--54105489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54105489Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:37:23 +0000GrandviewEsther 9:1-101852christ,church,grandview,jesus,victorycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-05-28-one-final-plea--54036211Esther 8:3-8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54036211Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:56 +0000GrandviewThough Haman is now dead, his edict to destroy God’s people still stands. God in his sovereignty had Esther in place to plea on behalf of God’s people to revoke the edict. Ultimately, this story reminds us of the perfect lamb of God who pleas to the...Esther 8:3-8]]>1647church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-05-21-a-prayer-to-find-promise--54036195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54036195Mon, 29 May 2023 23:59:16 +0000GrandviewJohn 17: 1-111455church,grandview,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-05-14-the-right-time--53899635Esther 6:12-7:6]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53899635Wed, 17 May 2023 02:27:32 +0000GrandviewIn his time, God turns the tables away from what we expect to build his kingdom, so set your life on his direction! Esther 6:12-7:6Esther 6:12-7:6]]>1714christ,church,direction,esther,grandview,hopecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-05-07-setting-the-stage--53782627Esther 6:1-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53782627Mon, 08 May 2023 22:01:44 +0000GrandviewThere are no coincidences when it comes to God, just ways in which he sets the stage for what he wants to do. Esther 6:1-11Esther 6:1-11]]>2033cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-04-30-esther-the-silent-sovereignty-of-god--53782614 Esther 5:1-8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53782614Mon, 08 May 2023 22:00:20 +0000GrandviewHow much more can we stand firm, knowing that we have found favor in God's sight through Christ? Esther 5:1-8 Esther 5:1-8]]>1795cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-04-23-for-such-a-time--53696347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53696347Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:26:48 +0000GrandviewEsther 4:12-171905christ,church,grandview,purposecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-04-16-choose-this-day--53588864That which has authority in your heart will determine your actions, so choose this day whether you will follow God or man.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53588864Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:12 +0000GrandviewEsther 3:1-6 That which has authority in your heart will determine your actions, so choose this day whether you will follow God or man.That which has authority in your heart will determine your actions, so choose this day whether you will follow God or man.


]]>1725authority,church,grandview,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-04-09-the-necessity-of-the-resurrection--53488106Easter Sunday!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53488106Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:23:00 +0000GrandviewI Corinthians 15:12-19 Easter Sunday!Easter Sunday!]]>1739christ,church,easter,grandview,jesus,saved,sundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-04-02-the-right-person--53435678God uses the right people for the job who are not the perfect people for the job.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53435678Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:31:52 +0000GrandviewEsther 2:15-23 God uses the right people for the job who are not the perfect people for the job.God uses the right people for the job who are not the perfect people for the job.


]]>1523calling,christian,church,esther,grandview,jobcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-03-26-behold-the-days-are-coming--53346894Just as Esther was used by God in a small way in anticipation of Christ's first coming, so we can be used in a small way in anticipation of Christ's second coming. So take heart!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53346894Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:12:24 +0000GrandviewEsther 2:5-11 Just as Esther was used by God in a small way in anticipation of Christ's first coming, so we can be used in a small way in anticipation of Christ's second coming. So take heart!Just as Esther was used by God in a small way in anticipation of Christ's first coming, so we can be used in a small way in anticipation of Christ's second coming. So take heart!

]]>2007christ,church,grandview,purposecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-03-19-one-decision-away--53256814Our choices matter and have consequences, but are ultimately used by God for his purposes, so make decisions based on who's in charge!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53256814Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:21:23 +0000GrandviewEsther 1:10-22 Our choices matter and have consequences, but are ultimately used by God for his purposes, so make decisions based on who's in charge!Our choices matter and have consequences, but are ultimately used by God for his purposes, so make decisions based on who's in charge!]]>1650choices,christ,church,decisions,esther,free,grandview,willcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-03-12-how-did-we-get-here--53182532God continues to help his people when they get off track, but we need to understand how we got off track.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53182532Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:56:49 +0000GrandviewEsther 1:1-9 God continues to help his people when they get off track, but we need to understand how we got off track.God continues to help his people when they get off track, but we need to understand how we got off track.]]>1936christ,church,direction,grandview,leadershipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-03-05-caring-for-one-another-leads-to-unity--53105211Caring for one another that leads to unity is a building block that the church can grow from. As we learn to care for one another more sincerely, we begin to bear the marks of being a true disciple which should lead to making disciples and fulfilling the command that Jesus gave to reach the nations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53105211Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:42:09 +0000GrandviewRomans 12:13-21 Caring for one another that leads to unity is a building block that the church can grow from. As we learn to care for one another more sincerely, we begin to bear the marks of being a true disciple which should lead to making disciples...Caring for one another that leads to unity is a building block that the church can grow from. As we learn to care for one another more sincerely, we begin to bear the marks of being a true disciple which should lead to making disciples and fulfilling the command that Jesus gave to reach the nations.]]>1793caring,christ,church,grandview,romans,unitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-02-26-growing-in-prayer--53097225To have a prayer life on the right track is to have a life that reflects the forgiveness of sins, so allow God's forgiveness to transform your prayer life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53097225Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:45:12 +0000GrandviewMatthew 6:5-15 To have a prayer life on the right track is to have a life that reflects the forgiveness of sins, so allow God's forgiveness to transform your prayer life.To have a prayer life on the right track is to have a life that reflects the forgiveness of sins, so allow God's forgiveness to transform your prayer life.]]>2008church,forgiveness,grandview,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-02-19-growing-in-thanksgiving--52794546The desire to come before him in thanksgiving accompanies the ability to recall the Lord's benefits, all of which are directed by the Lord Jesus.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52794546Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:09:09 +0000GrandviewPhilippians 4:4-7 The desire to come before him in thanksgiving accompanies the ability to recall the Lord's benefits, all of which are directed by the Lord Jesus.The desire to come before him in thanksgiving accompanies the ability to recall the Lord's benefits, all of which are directed by the Lord Jesus.]]>1813church,grandview,jesus,love,thanksgivingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-02-12-growing-in-persistence--52749720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52749720Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:54:45 +0000GrandviewLuke 11:5-131292church,grandviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-02-05-growing-in-expectations--52646243Real expectation grows out of real experience of God's redemptive plan through Jesus.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52646243Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:34:06 +0000GrandviewActs 4:23-31 Real expectation grows out of real experience of God's redemptive plan through Jesus.Real expectation grows out of real experience of God's redemptive plan through Jesus.]]>1707acts,christ,church,grandview,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-01-29-growing-in-confidence--52577915As we grow as Christians, we have the opportunity to grow in confidence in our prayer lives. But our confidence can surely be shaken when we feel as though we miss the mark. Growing in confidence in prayer is becoming more confident in the will of God and less in the prayers we offer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52577915Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:51:13 +0000Grandview1 John 5:13-15 As we grow as Christians, we have the opportunity to grow in confidence in our prayer lives. But our confidence can surely be shaken when we feel as though we miss the mark. Growing in confidence in prayer is becoming more confident in...As we grow as Christians, we have the opportunity to grow in confidence in our prayer lives. But our confidence can surely be shaken when we feel as though we miss the mark. Growing in confidence in prayer is becoming more confident in the will of God and less in the prayers we offer.]]>1518christ,church,grandview,love,peace,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-01-22-growing-in-devotion--52520959We are called to be devoted to prayer, but we can struggle with this. Whether it’s disappointment in prayer… or even boredom, there are many things that can keep us from being devoted in prayer. We can try many things to cause our heart to be devoted to prayer, but the reality is that growth in devotion doesn’t happen until Christ is the substance of our prayers. Why? Because only the mystery of Christ will stir our hearts to pray.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52520959Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:06:08 +0000GrandviewColossians 4:2-4 We are called to be devoted to prayer, but we can struggle with this. Whether it’s disappointment in prayer… or even boredom, there are many things that can keep us from being devoted in prayer. We can try many things to cause our...We are called to be devoted to prayer, but we can struggle with this. Whether it’s disappointment in prayer… or even boredom, there are many things that can keep us from being devoted in prayer. We can try many things to cause our heart to be devoted to prayer, but the reality is that growth in devotion doesn’t happen until Christ is the substance of our prayers. Why? Because only the mystery of Christ will stir our hearts to pray.]]>1411church,devotion,grandview,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-01-15-growing-in-dependence--52500767 A growing prayer life is a growing awareness of our dependence on God, so pray all the more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52500767Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:53:43 +0000GrandviewRomans 8:26-30 A growing prayer life is a growing awareness of our dependence on God, so pray all the more! A growing prayer life is a growing awareness of our dependence on God, so pray all the more!]]>1629church,grandview,prayer,romanscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-01-08-love-your-enemies--52498432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52498432Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:23:04 +0000GrandviewWe are commanded by Jesus to love our enemies. We can certainly try to love our enemies to secure blessing, but it’s not until we realize that Christ loved his enemies. When we realize that Christ died for us, his enemies, then we can lean more and...1664church,enemies,grandview,lovecleanfull