Regardless of who our heroes are, they all have one thing in common:  they are winners.  In this series, we will examine the lives of revolutionaries and world changers.  Each had one thing in common:  they were losers.  Could it be that history’s greatest heroes were history’s biggest losers?

Scriptures and Keywords:  John 14, Acts 4, Disciples, Unqualified, Loser, Hero

A part of the strategy of Grace Community Church is to help people find a place to serve.  We serve because we want to make an investment in the people around us, so that ultimately we have a better opportunity to share our faith with them. Jesus gives us the example of a true servant.

We believe that life change takes place in relationships.  At Grace we have community groups that give everyone an opportunity to develop authentic relationships with other believers.   In this message we want to communicate our passion for small groups and why we believe they are so important in the life of every follower of Jesus.

Why is a weekend gathering such an important part of our lives? Today, we will examine why we place such a priority of Sunday services, and why we design the services the way we do.

Each day we need to be aware of "the others" that surround us.

God is shaping a people who are totally committed to Him, willing to walk by faith, even when they have more questions than answers.  Sometimes life can be uncertain and it appears God is nowhere to be found.  We may not feel we have the strength to go forward.  Even in those times we can and should trust Him completely.  Such is the story of Gideon.

What would it be like to live each day like it could be our last?  Elijah's life could be characterized as risky business.  Could risk be the one thing your life is missing?

Sometimes in order to follow God's plan for our life we have to get rid of our own pride and self dependence. Naaman is a great example for us of coming to a place of complete trust in God.

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Scriptures and Keywords: 2 Kings 5, Faith, Trust, Leprosy, Naaman, Surrender, Healing, God's way, plan, pride, independence

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How do we get back to God?  When we've experienced his love and then walked away, how do we get back home?  Who says you can't go home!

It is important for us to understand the difference between a need and a want.  God has promised to meet our needs, but not necessarily give us everything we want.  As parents, it is our responsibility to lead our children to that same understanding. 

How can love and discipline co-exist? If God is a God of grace and mercy, why would he ever discipline his children? This message addresses the place discipline has in our homes, and in God's family.

God is the source of all wisdom. The Father God wants to share His wisdom with His children. In the same way, one of a parent's greatest responsibilities is to impart wisdom in the home. Join Pastor Ron for a candid interview with his sons about their own system of raising a family wisely with grace. 

Is it possible to be friends with God? How can we develop a friendship with an all-powerful, and invisible, God? Listen to find out.

Having problems with doubt? Are the circumstances of your life confusing? Jesus is the Bread of Life. That means He is more than enough to meet our every need.

Jesus had an encounter with the woman at the well that changed her life forever. He pursues us seeking the same result.

The Resurrection is the central theme of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's what separates us from every other religion. Our Savior lives and because He lives, we, too, may have eternal life!

What image do you have when you think of Jesus? In the first part of this series, Chad Rowland speaks of Jesus in the image of a shepherd.

What's the best method of talking to someone about faith? Too many Christians are simply crying, "Wolf!" In this message, Chad Rowland teaches on how to tell your story of faith.

Even if God has given us all a story to tell, who will listen? In this message, Chad Rowland talks about one of the greatest gifts we have been given...the gift of influence.

Followers of Jesus have a story to tell. In this message, Chad Rowland teams up with King Arthur to address our need for storytelling.

What is the relationship between my faith and my workplace? They may be more closely connected than you realize.

The Bible says that whatever we do, we should do it to the glory of God.  To begin this "Whatever" series, Ron Edmondson looks at the link between our physical life and our spiritual life.

The next move in our Next Step series is yours.  Where are you in the spiritual growth process of life?

The next move in our Next Step series is yours.  Where are you in the spiritual growth process of life?

Here's a twist in the normal GCC routine. Both pastors, Chad and Ron discussing "Next Steps"; theirs, yours, and ours. We get to listen in as they think out loud.

View the most talked about sermon of the year, see both Chad Rowland and Ron Edmondson in this Table Top sermon from the "Next Steps" series.  Use the controls in the lower right corner to control the video.  Flash plug-in required.

We all want to experience the peace of Christmas, yet few of us really do. What is it that keeps us from enjoying the peace that Jesus' birth came to bring?

Do we fight back or run from conflict? If you have ever wondered how God expects us to live in peace, this message will be of some help. From the Old Testament view of war to the New Testament concept of turning the other cheek, this message seeks to bring clarity to what seems to be a contradiction.

How could a good God create a bad world? Surely, if God is really that good and powerful, He would have done something about pain and suffering by now! Doesn't the presence of evil disprove the existence of God?