Grace Community Church - Corning - Painted Post
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"Groaning with Hope" reflects the tension between the present suffering of creation and humanity under the weight of sin and corruption, and the anticipation of future glory and redemption through the hope of Christ, where all pain will give way to eternal joy.
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The title "God's Purpose In Your Suffering" based on 1 Peter 1:3-9 emphasizes that through trials and suffering, believers' faith is refined and strengthened, leading to praise, glory, and honor when Christ is revealed.
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"Living Without Condemnation" emphasizes that because of Christ’s finished work, believers are fully freed from condemnation, empowered to live by the Spirit, and can walk in newness of life with no fear of guilt or rejection from God.
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The message of "The Struggle is Real, the Savior is Real-er" is that while the ongoing battle with sin and human weakness is difficult and exhausting, through the death and resurrection of Christ, believers are freed from the condemnation of the law and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in the assurance of God's love, grace, and deliverance.…
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n Romans 6, Paul teaches that through Christ's death and resurrection, believers have died to sin and are called to walk in newness of life, leaving behind sin's hold and embracing the freedom and righteousness God has given them.
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he message emphasizes the importance of planning in partnership with God's providence, teaching that while we make our plans, it is ultimately God who establishes the outcome, and thus we should commit our plans to Him, reflecting His nature as a planner and trusting in His guidance.
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"Ask of Me and I Will Give You the Nations" reflects the dual nature of Christ's mission as both the Savior who reaches out to the broken with love and the exalted King who will one day judge those who reject Him, calling believers to share the gospel with compassion while recognizing His ultimate authority over all nations.…
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Psalm 91 assures believers of God's protection and sovereignty, encouraging trust in His power and presence through all forms of danger, whether physical or spiritual, and affirming that, while God may not always deliver us from trials, He will deliver us through them, providing ultimate safety and salvation.…
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"Psalm 90 reminds us of life's fleeting nature and the wisdom in cherishing each moment, as we live under God's steadfast love while recognizing the inevitability of our time on earth coming to an end."
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The sermon explores the concept of God as the supreme King over all the earth, delving into the genres of psalms, particularly kingship psalms, and emphasizes the need for personal surrender to God's lordship, recognizing His authority and love amidst a world of conflicting kingdoms.
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Psalm 118 is a powerful expression of thanksgiving, reminding us to choose gratitude daily for God's enduring love (hesed), His ability to transform our struggles into blessings, and His acceptance of us through Jesus' sacrifice.
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The text underscores the power of remembering God's deeds to inspire faith and trust in His ongoing faithfulness and provision.
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Psalm 146 emphasizes the importance of self-directed praise to God, highlighting that while other emotions like fear or doubt come naturally, praise must be actively stirred, as it shifts focus from oneself to God, serves as a powerful weapon in adversity, and is due to God's unique ability to save, His greatness in creation, and His goodness in ju…
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"The Death of a Dream" explores the theme of enduring faith and trust in God's promises, illustrated through the story of Abraham, who faced long delays and seeming impossibilities before God's promises were fulfilled, emphasizing that God's timing often brings life from what appears to be dead.
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The message titled "What’s Law Got To Do With It?" delves into the interaction between faith and law in the gospel, using the stories of Abraham and David to illustrate how righteousness is attained through faith rather than works, emphasizing that while the law is not abolished by faith, it is upheld and fulfilled through the grace of God.…
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"God’s Righteousness Received by Faith in Christ" is that despite all humanity being guilty and unable to justify themselves through their actions, the righteousness of God is made available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, as God Himself becomes both the just Judge and the justifier of those who have faith in Him, emphasizing that salvation is …
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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.…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guest Speaker: Walt Bieser Series: "Guest Speakers" 3/3/24
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Special Guest Speaker Joel Hudson
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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.…
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The transformative journey from passive observance to active participation in Christian ministry, emphasizing the use of individual gifts for communal service and spiritual growth.
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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.
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
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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 th…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Emphasizing the significance of Israel in biblical prophecies, the miracles surrounding its existence, and predictions about future events, including the return of Jesus Christ. It also encourages a deepening relationship with God, being prepared for the return of Christ, and engaging actively in life while following Jesus closely.…
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Join us as we begin focusing on the significance of Israel in a prophetic context, the challenges it faces, and the belief in God's faithfulness to the people of Israel.
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This message emphasizes the dangers of disconnecting the understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit from the anchor of God's word and the need for a balanced approach that combines both Spirit and Truth in the Christian faith.
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The text warns about untethering the Holy Spirit from the truth and provides three signs of this: 1) Focusing more on the Spirit than on Jesus, 2) Making the Spirit's work about emotion rather than mission, and 3) Being preoccupied with constantly seeking "new" spiritual experiences, emphasizing the need for a balanced and grounded approach to the …
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Dale Ingraham will be our guest speaker this Sunday. The title of his message is The Wrath of God and his passages will be Rom. 1:16-23 and 2:4-10.
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Sowing to the Spirit involves recognizing the principle of reaping what you sow, where sowing to the Spirit through acts of goodness, love, and the use of spiritual gifts brings about a harvest of eternal life and positive impact on others, while sowing to the flesh results in corruption and decay in one's life.…
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The sermon by Allen Snapp at Grace Community Church on October 8, 2023, emphasizes the importance of both the Holy Spirit and the Truth (the Bible) in the Christian faith, highlighting that we need both for spiritual life, salvation, fulfilling the church's mission, and discernment in our walk with God.…
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Grace Community Church's 20th anniversary message, delivered by Allen Snapp, celebrated God's enduring faithfulness and emphasized the church's commitment to deepening faith, community, and service in the years to come.
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Using the story of David and Saul from 2 Samuel 1 to emphasize the importance of refusing to embrace permanent victimhood, honoring those who have wronged us, and putting others in the best light possible, ultimately highlighting the transformation from victim to victor through faith and grace.
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Discovering hope and salvation amidst a life headed for destruction.
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The message centers on the story of David's resilience in the face of devastating loss, emphasizing his journey of mourning, finding strength in God, seeking divine guidance, and ultimately fighting to recover what was taken from him.
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