Grace Community Church - Nashville

The opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatians gets right to the point. Paul is upset that some people are adding human works and merit to the gospel of God’s grace and justification by faith. He is concerned that this “different gospel”— which is no gospel— is being taught in the churches and embraced by Christians. This false gospel will do damage to the souls of these Christians, as it renders the death of Christ meaningless. With this concern, Paul launched into this letter to clarify the gospel of Christ, refute the false teachers, and rescue the churches from danger. Today, we give our attention to this letter and heed the call to keep the gospel clear in our minds so it will transform our hearts for the glory of God.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

The council in Jerusalem confirmed the truth of the gospel that we are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that this salvation is applied to us through faith in him. A pure gospel is the power to save, the joy of our hearts, the unity of the church, and the message for the world. We owe our lives to the Holy Spirit’s work in this council to keep the gospel pure.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

When we are going through tribulation, is it helpful for us to compare our trials to others?

The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Paul and Barnabas have great concern for the disciples recently converted to Christ. They know that these followers of Jesus will face regular and
varied trials, temptations, and tribulations throughout their time on earth. To ensure that the disciples are not surprised or deterred in the faith, Paul and Barnabas give them the direct message that tribulations will come, and the hope-filled promise that they will enter the kingdom of God. May the Lord strengthen our hearts today with these words.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

In Acts 14, when Paul encouraged the disciples to continue in “the faith”, what was he talking about? Josh and Scott talk about the essential core doctrines of the Christian faith and the difference between heresy and error.

The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

In this episode of the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, we see how God provided for the churches that were established when people believed in Jesus and became his disciples. The Lord gave truth to strengthen the disciples’ souls, elders to watch over the congregations, and grace to sustain them in faithfulness through the many tribulations they will face. These are our provisions for today. Let us receive them with gratitude and joy.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott and Josh talk about ways to be built up for a life of consistent obedience to Christ.

The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

In this passage Paul and Barnabas continue in obedience to God and give us an example to follow. As the word of the Lord is spreading, and while they are experiencing mistreatment for preaching, their singular focus is on remaining faithful to their calling. Let’s learn from their faith today.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott and Josh suggest ways to cultivate joy in our lives as we meet trials.

The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

When the word of the Lord is received with faith, there is great joy. The joy of knowing the grace of God in Christ remains in us and sustains us through the trials and temptations of life. Even in sorrow, the joy of the Lord is our strength. This passage exhorts us to follow the example of those who believe by being filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.