Grace City Church Ottawa Grace City Church

While unpopular to acknowledge, God's burning wrath is a real consequence of sin, but his grace and mercy offer a path to peace and forgiveness. In Exodus 32, we see Moses standing in the gap between the sinful Israelites and a holy God. As the greater Moses, Jesus bridges this gap for us and goes well beyond what Moses did all those years before. On the cross, Jesus alone fully absorbs God's wrath for those who have placed their faith in him, offering peace with God for all who believe.Suppo...

In this sermon, Rich Crosby emphasizes what sets the church apart from other organizations: the shared communion table, which remembers Jesus's sacrifice on our behalf.Support the Show.

We all have weaknesses that someone or a group of people can exploit. In Exodus 32, Aaron's failure to resist the people's demands to build them an idol is a tragic example of how fear and trauma, tangible things many of us experience, can lead to tragic outcomes. We can find healing in recognizing our fears as we bring them to Jesus, asking for his grace and mercy as he helps us overcome them.Support the Show.

Even though it happened thousands of years ago, the Israelites' worship of the golden calf in Exodus 32 parallels our tendencies to stray from our faith today. Fear, the root cause of 'backsliding,' can lead us to put our trust in things other than God or alongside God. While Aaron, Moses' brother, failed to prevent this, Jesus is our example of a greater Aaron who exemplified perfect trust and faith in God. Despite our missteps, faith in Jesus means God's love for us remains unwavering.Suppo...

It's no secret that resurrection is a central theme in Christianity. But while many think of Christian resurrection as only a future event, the Bible speaks about resurrection as a present reality. Jesus embodies resurrection, and through the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can experience a kind of resurrection now. This present experience involves a transformation and a new way of living, and it offers the hope of eternal life through Christ.Support the Show.