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March 17, 2024

Nate Rector

Unity (part 1)

In John 17 we get the gift of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for the church. His single petition to God on our behalf is unity. How can we pursue this unity, and what are the biggest threats to this goal?

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Turning Grief to Joy (Easter at Grace)

03/31/24 | Nate Rector
In John 16, right before the very first Easter, Jesus promises to turn the grief of the disciples into joy. How does He do that, and how does that help us?
Sin Faith Resurrection Death Hope Shame Joy Healing Kingdom Disciples Family Belief Celebration Future Revelation Heaven Grief Easter Imagination Prayer

Unity (part 2)

03/24/24 | Nate Rector
This week we cast a vision for Grace to walk in harmony with the unity prayer of Jesus found in John chapter 17.
Beliefs Church Communion Denominations Eucharist Prayer Protestantism Baptist Pentecostal Liturgy Grace Jesus Father Faith Scripture Worship Salvation Resurrection History Spirit Theology Tradition Sacrifice Community Crucifixion Kingdom Leadership Authority Congregation Pastor Easter Doctrine Diversity Sermon Fellowship GoodFriday Sabbath Reformation Protestant Catholicism Catholic Unity

Unity (part 1)

03/17/24 | Nate Rector Currently Watching
In John 17 we get the gift of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for the church. His single petition to God on our behalf is unity. How can we pursue this unity, and what are the biggest threats to this goal?
Prayer Sin Jesus Father Faith Peace Gospel Unity Division Beliefs Church Crucifixion Influence Disciples Maturity Heaven Evangelism Politics Citizenship Community

New Command

03/10/24 | Nate Rector
John 13:34-35 are some of the most profound and compelling verses in all of scripture. This week we dive into this passage and all of its implications.
Jesus Faith Worship Love Victory Sacrifice Obedience Church Community Culture Reckless Apologetic Betrayal Commandments Father Prayer Grace Disciples

Abide (part 2)

03/03/24 | Nate Rector
Last week we talked about the importance of abiding in Christ. This week we ask how we can practically do that amidst the chaos and confusion of life.
Jesus Scripture Encouragement Obedience Presence Community Influence Disciples Devotion Life Parenting Friends Rest Habit Stillness Attendance Decisions Simplicity Translation Silence Consumption Media Work Home Alone Evangelism Abide Prayer Grace Chaos

Abide (part 1)

02/25/24 | Nate Rector
The invitation to abide is a gift of simplicity in a world of confusion and chaos.
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The Holy Spirit

02/18/24 | Aaron Gibson
How is it possible that Jesus going away was good news? This week we will take a closer look at a promise Jesus made to comfort His disciples.
Prayer Grace Jesus Hope Encouragement Trust Spirit Courage Presence Holy Disciples Guidance Promise Purpose Confidence Dependence Direction Advocate

The Way

02/11/24 | Nate Rector
In this opening sermon of the series, we discuss the import of the upper room discourse and the implications of the invitation of Jesus.
Father Faith Scripture Love Salvation Divinity Resurrection Death Hope Forgiveness Promises Peace Trust Theology Creation Sanctification Judgment Repentance Victory Ministry Gospel Paul Thessalonians Galatians Legalism Obedience Suffering Presence Healing Anxiety Christlikeness Church Colossians Comfort Crucifixion Reconciliation Kingdom John Trinity Messiah Intimacy Parables Disciples Invitation Belief Life Discipleship Truth Teaching Understanding Commitment Evangelism Easter Sabbath UpperRoom Way Luke Daniel Judgmentalism Tradition Justification Patience Kindness Self-control Philemon Confrontation Gentleness Health Courage Holiness Division Standards Policies Sacrifice Empathy Temptation Sympathy Loss Gospels Beliefs Christianity Theophilus Hypostatic Union Satan Angels Miracles Holy Gethsemane Romans Synoptics Friendship IAm Fruit Gifts Mark Servanthood Leadership Influence Power Gentiles Confession Peter Matthew NewTestament OldTestament James Siblings Change Famine Fear Deeds Words Wisdom Trials Greed Favoritism Devotion Maturity Adoration Light Journey Guidance Offering Candle Darkness Birth Promise Isolation Goodness Waiting Savior Loneliness Affirmation Miracle Emmanuel Family Protection Affection Deserving Separation Borders Fire Reminder Majesty Psalms Purpose Advent Authority Battles Belonging Bethlehem Blessings Celebration Challenges Christmas Communion Legacy Provision Building Generosity Vision Blessing Children Commands Abide Acceptance Compassion Resources Finances Disobedience Story Arrival Expectation Israelites Prophets Surrender Endurance Future Faithfulness Songs Pilgrimage Strength Providence Olympics Perseverance Example Impact Doubt Parenting Praise Ascent Jerusalem Friends Depression Generations Favor Isaiah Storm Calm Revelation Alpha Supplication Thanksgiving Guard Sovereignty Heaven Rejoicing Rest Jude Culture Growth Support Consequences Happiness Pain Contentment Marriage Harvest Temple Sacred Anger Zeal Motives Heart Cleansing Forbearance Frustration Emotions Overwhelm Plan Consumerism Participation Body Corinthians Timothy Talents Treasure Pandemic Priorities Attitudes Behavior Bride Certainty Character Time Productivity Focus Schedules Distraction Connection Stillness Pursuit Reflection Contemplation Passion Satisfaction Motherhood Numbers Deuteronomy Discipline Responsibility Godliness Conflict Spiritual Warfare Holidays Mystery Imitation Submission Path Dreams Confidence Prosperity Triumph Armor Battle Believers Busyness Abundance Festivals Feasts Reckless Workmanship Evangelists Shepherds Teachers Sadness Insignificance Elijah Despair Whisper Cross Listening David Saul Samuel Jonathan Lamentations Women Parenthood Effort Release Loyalty Burial Aspiration Expectations Discernment Seasons Chaos Glory Congregation Pastor Material Chosen Adoption Redemption Knowledge Inheritance Remembrance Covenant Eternity Isaac Moses Leviticus Genesis Exodus Hebrews Apostles Atonement Careers Trumpets YomKippur Wilderness Complaining Mexico Pentecost Passover Firstfruits Law Exhaustion Freedom Feast Egypt Laws Priesthood Tabernacle Barrier Faithlessness HighPriest Dependence Direction Attendance Decisions Simplicity Translation Silence Consumption Media Work Home Alone Tents Rapture Imagination Works Prophecy Counselor Warrior Shelter God Jeremiah Pharisees Performance Zechariah King PalmSunday Crowds Integrity Wonder Attention Wind Advocate Apologetic Apathy Betrayal Bondage Captivity Career Christ Commandments Abraham Season Campaign Partners Tongues Hardship Perspective Resilience Deathbed Jealousy Entitlement Parable Vineyard Labor Fairness Process Restoration Renewal Glorification Predestination Corruption Sons Utopia Doctrine Voice Decision Anguish Arrest Trial Mockery Debt Intimidation Preaching Motivation Excitement Hospitality Serving Partnership Rituals Kingship Melchizedek Slavery Atrophy Joseph Struggle Fulfillment Topics Mentorship Accountability Depth Breadth Volunteers 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