In a world that constantly pushes us toward getting more, Jesus invites us into a radically different way of living—one marked by trust, gratitude, and open-handed generosity. Pastor Andrew’s message explores how tithing functions as baseline stewardship, the foundational practice that trains our hearts to recognize God as our source and to release what we’ve been given.
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting what’s been done — it’s about releasing what’s been holding you back. In this message by Dr. Christina Gard, we’ll discover that forgiveness is giving to others what God first gave to us.
We’ll learn that forgiveness may not change the past, but it can completely transform your future. When we hold on to hurt, we stay trapped by it — but when we release it, we step into freedom.
Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone who’s wronged you or learning to forgive yourself, this message will help you walk in healing, grace, and freedom.
Every relationship in our lives—whether friendship, family, dating, or marriage—was never meant to exist without purpose. When we understand why God places certain people in our lives, we begin to approach those relationships with greater clarity, deeper grace, and healthier expectations. In his message “Relational Purpose,” Pastor Andrew unpacks how understanding the purpose behind our connections helps us navigate them with wisdom, align them with God’s mission, and experience relationships that build rather than drain us.
Great relationships don’t just happen—we have to invest in the relationships we care about. But sometimes, our love loses its genuine texture. Maybe it’s when we start keeping score instead of giving grace. Maybe it’s when we can’t read the room—talking too much, listening too little. Or when everything always feels “all good” or “all bad,” leaving no room for real honesty. And often, it’s insecurity that keeps us from showing up authentically.
In this message, we’ll unpack how to cultivate relationships that feel real again—relationships marked by humility, balance, and truth. Because love that’s genuine doesn’t perform—it participates.
Relationships can be one of the greatest gifts in life—or one of the greatest sources of frustration. Whether you’re single or married, navigating love and commitment requires wisdom, self-awareness, and a heart that’s anchored in Jesus.
In this message, Pastor JJ Vasquez from Journey Church offers real and practical insights for every stage of life. For those who are single, he explores how to recognize red flags—like overlooking spiritual alignment, ignoring unhealthy conflict, or prioritizing someone’s potential over their patterns.
For married couples, he is honest about common struggles—such as pointless arguments, a lack of intimacy, or spiritual drift—and uncovers how to get back on track through growth, grace, and intentional pursuit.
Whether you’re discerning who to date or how to deepen your marriage, this message will challenge and encourage you to build relationships that honor God and bring lasting joy.
Prayer is not meant to be reserved for certain moments—it’s the invitation to bring every part of our lives before God.
Scripture shows us that we can pray in joy and in sorrow, in gratitude and in need, in stillness and in crisis. Whether it’s for guidance, provision, healing, strength, forgiveness, or protection, prayer keeps us connected to the heart of the Father.
In this message by our guest Pastor Corey Russell, we explore how prayer is not just something we do but a way of living. A lifestyle of prayer means we cultivate a continual awareness of God’s presence, learning to turn to Him in every circumstance and letting His Spirit shape our responses. When prayer becomes our posture, we begin to experience peace, clarity, and power, regardless of the season we’re in.
Prayer is more than words whispered into the air—it’s a sacred language that draws us closer to the heart of God. In this message, we’ll explore how transcendent prayer doesn’t happen by accident; it is the fruit of intentional pursuit. Prayer is the language we learn to align our hearts with God’s will, to bring our petitions before Him, to express repentance, and to cry out for His protection and deliverance. We’ll discover the importance of having a place to meet with God, a sacred space where His presence is known and His voice is heard. Most importantly, we’ll see how prayer cultivates expectation—reminding us that when we pray, we are not speaking into silence but leaning into the living God who hears and responds.
Prayer is not one-dimensional—it is a gift from God with many purposes and expressions. In his message on prayer, Pastor Andrew unpacks the different types of prayer that shape a vibrant life of faith: the power of corporate prayer when the church unites, the steady rhythm of consistent prayer that keeps us anchored, the intentionality of scheduled prayer that creates sacred space in our days, the focus of specific prayer that invites God into the details, and the intimacy of relational prayer that deepens our walk with Him. Prayer is more than a practice—it’s a posture that transforms us.
Prayer isn't meant to feel like a distant ritual or a heavy obligation—it's an invitation into a relationship with a God who has already opened the door wide for us.
In this message, we'll discover how a robust prayer life is built on the foundation of understood access. When we realize the depth of our access to God, prayer shifts from striving to resting. We'll see that there is a rest to strive for in the presence of God, that He already knows our needs before we ask, and that we can walk into His presence with confidence.
This sermon will remind us that prayer is less about finding the right words and more about embracing the right posture—trust, intimacy, and boldness with our Father.
The church isn’t just a place we attend; it’s who we are, and through us, God is writing a story of redemption for the world. At Grace City, the church is more than a gathering—it’s a living movement of God’s people. Pastor Andrew's message on Sunday reminds us that our doors are always open for those who are unconvinced to encounter Jesus in a real and personal way. His hope for Grace City is to inspire believers to embrace their true calling as missionaries in everyday life, carrying the hope of Christ wherever they go. And it will challenge every one of us to see our lives not as our own, but as worship unto the God who created us.
When hurt comes from within the body of Christ, it can harden our hearts and distance us from God’s people.
In part two of their message on Church Hurt, Pastors Andrew and Christina uncover how to handle church hurt in a way that brings health rather than bitterness. We’ll learn how to develop thick skin while keeping a soft heart, extend grace that we ourselves need, refuse to let a wound turn into a wall, and choose a helpful narrative that points us back to Christ.
Pain in the church doesn’t have to define us; it can shape us into people of maturity, mercy, and resilience when we let God lead the healing process.
“Church Hurt” is real, but it doesn’t have to define your faith or your future.
In this message, Pastors Andrew and Christina Gard walk us through the process of naming and facing those wounds honestly, asking whether it was truly “church hurt” or simply the challenges of being part of a flawed, human family. We’ll uncover the importance of taking personal responsibility, doing our part to pursue reconciliation and growth, and recognizing that while the church will never be perfect, it can be as healthy as we allow it to be. This is not just about surviving hurt but discovering the hope and healing God intends within His body.
Have you ever injured a small part of your body—like a finger or a toe—only to realize how much it affects everything you do?
In the same way, God designed His church as a living body, where every part matters and every member is connected. The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone; it flourishes when we bring all that we are—our strengths, weaknesses, wounds, and gifts—into the community of believers. The church is where healing begins, purpose is discovered, and faithfulness is cultivated.
In his message, We Are A Body, Pastor Andrew teaches how Christ calls us to belong, to serve, and to grow together—because when the body moves in unity, the world sees a living picture of Jesus.
Discipleship was never meant to be a solo journey. In The Life of a Disciple: The Church, we’ll take a fresh look at what it means to truly follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in belonging.
Jesus didn’t just call individuals; He established His Church as a gathering of people committed to Him and one another. The Church, as a literal assembly, was birthed to shape us, challenge us, and send us. Through it, we are admonished in Christ, strengthened in our pursuit of Him, and mobilized to reflect His love to the world.
In this sermon, Pastor Andrew defines the purpose of the Church: to exalt Christ, equip believers, and reach the lost. Whether you're new to faith or deep in your walk with God, this message will help you see how being a disciple means being deeply connected to the Church Jesus built.
What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
In our new sermon series, The Life of a Disciple, we explore the call to true discipleship—not as a casual belief, but as a daily commitment to come under the authority of what God has established. Being a disciple isn’t just about learning more; it’s about surrendering more—our time, our choices, and our hearts.
As we walk in alignment with God’s truth and leadership, we begin to experience the kind of life only He can offer—rooted, fruitful, and flourishing. In this series, we will uncover how a life of discipleship shapes who we are, how we live, and how we impact the world around us.
In this message from our Saints Like Us series, Pastor Chase Wagner teaches from the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus—a young woman chosen, favored, and entrusted with the most significant promise ever given. Though her calling was unexpected and beyond understanding, Mary’s life reminds us that the promises of God are yes and amen, and nothing can stop them from being fulfilled.
Through Mary’s example, we learn that God’s promises begin with our surrender—she said "yes" before she had all the answers. She believed beyond what made sense, trusting God’s word over her own understanding. And she didn’t just carry a promise; she carried the very presence of God—power that transformed every place she entered.
Mary’s story is more than a Christmas narrative—it’s a model of faith for every believer. Like Mary, you are called to surrender, believe, and carry something powerful: the presence and purpose of God in your life.
When we think of King David, we often picture the giant-slayer, the worship leader, the mighty ruler—but long before the crown, David was simply faithful. Faithful in the fields. Faithful in obscurity. Faithful when no one was watching. In this message, by Pastor Lyndsy Flanagan, Found in Faithfulness, we’ll explore how God used David’s ordinary obedience to prepare him for an extraordinary calling.
The path to your future promise doesn’t begin with visibility or recognition—it begins with consistent faithfulness right where you are. If you feel unseen or overlooked, this message will remind you: God sees, and He is shaping your tomorrow through your trust and obedience today.
God’s greatest promise isn’t a position to attain, a plan to follow, or a place to arrive—it’s His presence with us through it all.
In this message by Pastor Hollie Jo Hepler, we explore the life of Joseph and how his God-given dream came with a difficult and often confusing process. Along the way, detours and delays seemed to threaten the dream, but every step—every pit, prison, and promotion—was part of a divine design. Through it all, God wasn’t just working toward an outcome; He was drawing Joseph closer to Himself.
This message reminds us that while we often long for the fulfillment of a promise, the greatest gift is that we never walk the journey alone. God’s presence is not just the reward at the end—it’s the promise in every step.
In this message, we look at the story of Naaman, a powerful commander who was desperate for healing—but almost missed it because of pride and partial obedience. When Naaman finally followed God’s instructions completely—no shortcuts, no edits—he received more than just physical healing; he stepped into a future of transformation and belief. This message will challenge you to stop delaying or diluting your obedience and start trusting that what God asks of you now is the key to the future you’ve been praying for. God's design for your destiny always requires your full surrender. Partial obedience may seem easier, but it won’t unlock the fullness of what He’s prepared for you.
In a culture that often applauds charisma, influence, and platform, we can easily overlook the quiet power of simply being present. Yet presence is exactly what made Titus so valuable in the early church.
On Sunday, we explored the life of Titus—a loyal friend, a steady leader, and one of the unsung heroes of the New Testament. The apostle Paul didn't commend him for dramatic miracles or dynamic speaking, but for something rare and deeply impactful: he showed up. When others walked away, Titus stayed. When challenges surfaced, he leaned in. His faithful presence brought comfort, courage, and strength to Paul and to the early church.
Special guest speaker, Dr. Chris Palmer, Dean of the Barnett College School of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University, continued our sermon series Saints Like Us with a powerful message called Titus: The Gift of Showing Up. Through his story, we're reminded that faithfulness doesn't need to be loud to be life-changing. God works through ordinary people who consistently show up—and through that kind of presence, lives are changed. You don't have to be famous to be faithful.
