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  1. The Foundation | Pastor Blaire Jenkins

    5D AGO

    The Foundation | Pastor Blaire Jenkins

    In this message, Pastor Blaire Jenkins (Associate Pastor & Student Ministry Pastor, Foxboro Campus) explores how prayer isn’t about getting the outcome we want—but about developing active dependence on who God is. Through Mark 9:14–29 and Matthew 26:36–46, we see how even the disciples struggled with prayer, often relying on what God had done before instead of depending on Him in the present. Jesus invites us into something deeper—not a formula, but a relationship. Whether you’ve felt frustrated in prayer, unsure how to pray, or distant from God, this message reminds us that prayer is not about control or performance—it’s about trust, surrender, and knowing God more fully. 📖 Scripture: Mark 9:14–29, Matthew 26:36–46

    30 min
  2. Fasting for Strength, Spiritual Formation and Mission | Pastor Tim Ghali

    MAR 16

    Fasting for Strength, Spiritual Formation and Mission | Pastor Tim Ghali

    Pastor Tim Ghali explores how fasting can strengthen our faith, deepen spiritual formation, and prepare us for mission. Looking at Jesus’ forty-day fast in Luke 4, we learn how fasting helps us resist temptation, grow stronger in God’s Word, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit. 📖 Scripture: Luke 4:1–15

    27 min
  3. To Fast or Not to Fast, That Is The Question | Pastor Jeanette Yep

    MAR 9

    To Fast or Not to Fast, That Is The Question | Pastor Jeanette Yep

    Fasting is one of the most ancient spiritual practices in the Bible, yet many Christians today rarely talk about it or practice it. In this message, Pastor Jeanette explores what Jesus says about fasting in Matthew 6:16–18 and how fasting can help us slow down, create space for God, and deepen our spiritual hunger. Rather than being about legalism or self-denial alone, fasting is an invitation to focus our hearts on God and seek Him more intentionally in our daily lives.

    25 min
  4. The Sabbath | Pastor Dom Bronico

    MAR 2

    The Sabbath | Pastor Dom Bronico

    Are you tired… of being tired? From “sleepcations” to burnout statistics, our culture is waving the white flag. Nearly 70% of workers report feeling burned out. We are more connected, more productive, and more informed than ever before — and yet we are exhausted. In this message, Pastor Dom Bronico explores what Jesus meant when He said: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27) Sabbath is not outdated religion. It is not laziness. It is not legalistic rule-following. It is a life-giving practice designed to restore our whole being. In Mark 2, Jesus confronts a rigid understanding of the Sabbath and reframes it entirely. The Pharisees focused on what Sabbath restricted. Jesus reveals what Sabbath gives. True Sabbath rest refreshes our bodies, reminds us of our identity as human beings made in God’s image, and centers us on the Lord of the Sabbath Himself. In a world of: • constant productivity • endless consumption • non-stop communication • pressure to achieve more Sabbath becomes an act of resistance and surrender.

    33 min
  5. The Invitation | Pastor Tom VanAntwerp

    FEB 23

    The Invitation | Pastor Tom VanAntwerp

    What if Lent isn’t primarily about giving something up… but about accepting an invitation? In The Invitation, Pastor Tom VanAntwerp takes us to Exodus 33 and the powerful image of the Tent of Meeting—a place Moses set up outside the camp where he met with God “face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” It’s a stunning picture of intimacy. In a noisy, hurried, performance-driven world, God extends a simple but profound invitation: Come away. Quiet the noise. Slow down. Meet with Me. Lent often feels heavy—ashes, repentance, reflection. But beneath it is something deeply hopeful. God delights in you. He knows you by name. And He longs to fill the canvas of these forty days with His presence, rest, and renewal. In this message, Pastor Tom explores three tensions we all feel: • A quiet spirituality in a noisy world • A slow spirituality in a hurried world • A relational spirituality in a transactional culture Spiritual disciplines like Sabbath, fasting, and prayer are not about proving ourselves to God. They are about posturing ourselves to receive what He is already pouring out. And in the middle of Moses’ anxiety and unanswered questions, God makes this promise: “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) That promise still stands. This message is an invitation—into nearness, into delight, into relationship. The God of the universe is not asking for better performance. He is inviting you into friendship.

    28 min
  6. Centering on Jesus – Halfway There | Pastor Tim Ghali

    FEB 16

    Centering on Jesus – Halfway There | Pastor Tim Ghali

    At the halfway point of the year, it’s easy to feel like we’re just trying to make it to the finish line. But this message is an invitation to do more than survive—to recenter. In Colossians 1:15–23, we’re reminded of who Jesus really is: the One who created all things, the One who holds all things together, and the One who leads His church. If Jesus is truly the center, everything else—our stress, our opinions, our fears, our responsibilities—finds a better place. Pastor Tim speaks honestly about the emotional weight of our cultural moment, and how easy it is for Christians to get pulled into anxiety, outrage, and division. But the church is called to something different: unity in Christ, a deeper story, and a kingdom mission that doesn’t rise and fall with the news cycle. This message also prepares us for Lent and the practices that form us: Sabbath, fasting, and prayer. Not as a way to earn God’s love—but as a way to become more aware of it, and more grounded in it. If you feel off-center right now, this message is for you. May Jesus become central again—steady, present, and supreme.

    33 min
  7. A Working Faith | Pastor Ruthie Seiders

    FEB 9

    A Working Faith | Pastor Ruthie Seiders

    What does genuine faith look like when we leave church and step into the realities of everyday life? How does our Sunday worship shape the way we show up at work, at school, in our homes, and in our communities? In this message, Pastor Ruthie Seiders invites us to consider a powerful and challenging truth from the book of James: faith that does not move us to action is incomplete. A living, authentic faith is not something we simply believe—it is something we practice. Drawing from James 2, Pastor Ruthie explores what it means to live out a working faith—a faith that connects prayer, worship, and belief with tangible expressions of love, mercy, justice, and compassion in the places God has called us to serve each day. Using Scripture, real-life examples, and stories from Grace Chapel’s Faith and Work gathering, this message highlights how God is already at work through people across all ages, vocations, and life stages. This sermon wrestles honestly with questions like: Can faith be real if it doesn’t shape how we treat others? How do faith and works relate without turning obedience into performance? What does it look like to love our neighbors in the ordinary moments of work and responsibility? James reminds us that even belief alone is not enough—even the demons believe. What marks genuine faith is love in action. From the faith of Abraham to the courage of Rahab, Scripture shows us that faith comes alive when it is expressed through deeds shaped by trust in God and love for others. Pastor Ruthie challenges us to imagine what might change if we truly believed that every person we encounter is a child of God, an image bearer, and that our work as followers of Jesus is to treat them that way. When we close the gap between Sunday and Monday, faith becomes visible—not just in words, but in lives shaped by grace. This message is an invitation to reflect deeply on how your faith shows up in the small, everyday choices you make—and to live out a faith that works for the good of others and the glory of God.

    23 min
  8. The Sabbath | Pastor Tom VanAntwerp

    FEB 2

    The Sabbath | Pastor Tom VanAntwerp

    In a world that celebrates constant productivity and relentless busyness, many of us find ourselves exhausted, distracted, and spiritually depleted. We don’t stop working because we hate the destination—we stop because we’ve run out of fuel. In this message, Pastor Tom VanAntwerp invites us to rediscover one of God’s most overlooked and life-giving gifts: the Sabbath. From the opening pages of Scripture, we see that rest is not an afterthought—it is woven into creation itself. God works, and then God rests. Not because He is tired, but because rest completes good work. And as people made in God’s image, we are invited to live into that same rhythm. This sermon explores how Sabbath is far more than taking a day off or catching up on sleep. True Sabbath is an intentional entering into the rest of God—a rest that restores our souls, realigns our priorities, and reshapes our understanding of who we are. In this message, you’ll reflect on: Why rest is essential to faithful and sustainable work The biblical rhythm of work and rest (the 6–1 pattern) Why stopping work doesn’t always mean we are truly rested How Sabbath helps us rediscover delight, trust “enough,” and remember God’s story over the world’s stories How Jesus Himself modeled rhythms of prayerful rest in the midst of demanding ministry Sabbath reminds us that we are not defined by productivity, success, or output. We are image-bearers before we are workers. Loved before we are useful. Rested before we are sent. If you feel burned out… If life feels hurried and noisy… If your work has started shaping your identity more than God’s grace… This message is an invitation to slow down, trust God more deeply, and live your life—and your work—out of a place of rest.

    34 min
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    Grace Chapel Sermon Media
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
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