Grace Chapel Wilsonville Grace Chapel

Pastor Jake Schwein's sermon emphasizes the importance of worship as the intentional response of every believer, not limited to church gatherings. He highlights that worship involves giving our whole selves to God, recognizing His worthiness and our dependence on Him. Pastor Jake points out the key postures of humility, sincerity, gratitude, awe, and love in worship, urging believers to align their affections and heart postures with God's desires. Ultimately, the sermon challenges believers to worship with their whole being, being undignified in passion, relentless in pursuit, and sacrificial in offering — recognizing that worship is transformative and has the power to change lives.

Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to give our whole selves to God in worship?
Why is Jesus described as the center of our affection and the focal point of our faith and adoration?
What are some ways we can display the key postures of worship in our lives?
How can we extend our worship to every area of our lives?
Why is being intentional in our response to God important in our worship?

Pastor Mike Tatlock's sermon on worshipping God with our bodies and sexuality explores the depths of true worship in all aspects of life. Framed within the context of recent baptisms and a sermon series on discipleship, he challenges the congregation to surrender all to God and live in rhythm with Jesus' teachings. By discussing the biblical foundation for viewing our bodies as instruments of worship, Pastor Mike addresses the uncomfortable topic of sexuality with compassion and clarity. He navigates the cultural influences on sexuality while urging the church to uphold biblical principles and extend love and grace to those struggling with brokenness. The sermon concludes by calling believers to honor God with their bodies, flee from sexual immorality, and embrace the redemption and guidance offered by surrendering to God in all areas of life.

How do we abide in the Spirit?
Trust fully
Die to self
Receive His love
Receive His Truth
Soak in His Word
Walk in obedience
Listen to His voice
Express gratitude and praise
Eliminate consumption and comparison of the world
Pray and share everything with Him  

This sermon highlights the importance of integrating acts of justice, mercy, and humility into our daily lives, not just as occasional deeds or church-organized events. Drawing from Micah 6:8, Jake emphasizes the call for believers to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God" as a reflection of Jesus' life and teachings. The church's local outreach efforts, like Heart of the City, serve as a practical example of how to live out these values, with a focus on building relationships and genuinely caring for people from all walks of life, including the homeless and low-income families. Jake encourages the congregation to participate in acts of service that align with this scriptural mandate—through volunteering, joining events like Gear Up for School, and loving others unconditionally as modelled by Christ.

We are called to participate in God's work because it is His heart, we are called to it, it transforms us, and we carry the solution.