Grace Bible Church of Bend Pastor Phil Kooistra

In this sermon from Jude 8-10, we see Jude’s continued warning, describing the reasoning the false teachers use to justify their sin and the consequences that await them for their rebellion. Because false teachers ignore the objective truth of God’s Word and choose to live by their subjective feelings and beliefs, they are on a path to destruction that we would do well not to follow. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Jude 5-7, Pastor Phil looks at three Old Testament examples that warn us not to follow the false teachers’ path, highlighting the character of apostates and the consequences we can learn from. These examples warn us of the dangers of unbelief, rebellion, and immorality, and encourage us to live by faith, in humble submission, and by the power of the Spirit, to put to death the sins of the flesh. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Jude 3-4, guest speaker Sam Raju helps us to understand what true faith is, reminding us that we are not just called to believe that God exists but to put our faith and trust in him. He also looks at the biblical definition of grace and three common misconceptions: that grace is a permission to sin, that it is God letting up on his standards, or that grace opposes effort. With these truths in mind, may we earnestly contend for the faith! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The book of Jude is written to Christians being deceived by false teachers inside the church, warning and encouraging them to “contend for the faith.” In this sermon from Jude 1-2, Pastor Phil looks at who we are and what we have been given in Christ. As believers, we are servants of Christ, we are called, we are loved, and we are safe, and in him we have been given mercy, peace, and love. May we never forget these incredible truths! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Isaiah 40:27-31, guest speaker Todd Miles looks at Israel’s complaint, who God is, what he does, and what his people should do in response. We are reminded to go to God for help, to pray with expectation, and in our waiting to obey, hope, trust, and seek after the Lord. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The book of Hebrews ends with a pastoral benediction over God’s people, as well as direction on how we should pray. We are encouraged to pray for the work of God in Christ, who is our peace, our life, and our Great Shepherd. We are also reminded to pray for the people of God, that he would equip us, work in us, and that we would listen to his Word. May we keep our eyes on Christ as we persevere to the end! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.