Grace City Eugene

Grace City Eugene

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Grace City Eugene exists to help everyone in our sphere of influence encounter Christ, experience Biblical community, and extend God's Kingdom. Learn more about us at www.gracecityeugene.com If we can help you in any way, reach out to hello@gracecityeugene.com

2d ago

When Life Falls Apart | Chris Zauner | Show Me Your Faith (Week 1)

Week 1 of our new series, Show Me Your Faith, Pastor Chris Zauner begins our journey through the book of James by exploring one of the most challenging commands in Scripture: "Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds." When life changes in an instant through loss, suffering, disappointment, or uncertainty, it's natural to ask questions like, "God, where are You?" and "Why is this happening?" In this message, Pastor Chris reminds us that these questions are not signs of weak faith—they're questions God's people have wrestled with throughout Scripture. More importantly, James shows us how to see our trials through the lens of God's unchanging character. This sermon examines James 1:1-18, revealing that trials do not create our faith—they reveal it. Pressure exposes what we trust, strengthens steadfastness, and gives God the opportunity to shape us into the likeness of Christ. Rather than simply asking God to remove our hardships, we're invited to ask what He is producing in us through them. You'll discover why James calls believers to rejoice in trials, how God uses suffering to mature our faith, why wisdom is more valuable than explanations, and how the gospel assures us that our pain is never wasted. Above all, this message points us to Jesus, whose perfect faithfulness through the greatest trial gives us hope in every season. No matter what you're facing today, God has not abandoned you. He is still good, still faithful, and still at work. As we begin this series together, may your perspective be transformed, your faith strengthened, and your confidence rooted in the unchanging character of God. Scripture: James 1:1-18 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs the hope of God's Word today. #ShowMeYourFaith #BookOfJames #James1 #PastorChrisZauner #Faith #Trials #Suffering #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #Sermon #Church #JesusChrist #Steadfastness #Wisdom #Gospel #ChristianLiving #ExpositoryPreaching #HopeInChrist #BibleStudy #FaithInAction
6d ago

James Introduction | Book Overview & Background | Sermon Series Introduction

This Sunday, we are beginning a new sermon series called "Show Me Your Faith," which will explore the book of James. Before we dive into James together, it's important to understand who wrote this letter, who it was written to, and why it still speaks so powerfully today.In this series introduction, Pastor Casey provides an overview of the background, themes, and purpose of James, helping us see that this letter is about far more than practical advice. James invites us into a wholehearted faith that moves beyond information to transformation, challenging us to become people whose lives reflect the character of Jesus in every area.As Grace City Church begins our new series, Show Me Your Faith, this overview will give you the context and framework to read James with fresh eyes and prepare your heart for what God wants to do through His Word.We invite you to follow along with our James reading plan throughout the series and join us each Sunday as we discover what it looks like to live a faith that doesn't stay in theory but is lived out in everyday life.
Jul 26

How Does Real Change Happen? | Chris Zauner | The War Within (Week 4)

In Week 4 of The War Within, Pastor Chris Zauner teaches from John 15:1–17 about what real spiritual transformation looks like. Change does not come from trying harder, relying on willpower, or managing our behavior. It comes from abiding in Jesus. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit apart from the vine, we cannot experience the life of Jesus while remaining disconnected from His presence. This message explores why connection comes before production, why spiritual fruit is received rather than achieved, and how God uses pruning seasons to prepare us for greater fruitfulness. Pain is not always punishment, and struggle is not always evidence that God is distant. Sometimes the Father is forming something in us that we cannot yet see. The answer to the war within is not greater self-reliance, but deeper dependence on Christ. Jesus is not calling us to become stronger on our own. He is calling us to come closer, remain in His love, and allow His life to flow through us. Watch Week 4 of The War Within and discover how abiding in Jesus leads to lasting transformation from the inside out.
Jul 19

Why Do I Go Back? | Casey Olsen | The War Within (Week 3)

Why do we keep returning to the very things Jesus has set us free from? If the Holy Spirit is transforming us and sin no longer has the final word, why do old patterns, temptations, and desires still pull us back? In Week 3 of our series, The War Within, Pastor Casey Olsen walks through 2 Peter 2:20–22 to explore one of the most honest questions every follower of Jesus faces. Looking at Peter's sobering image of a dog returning to its vomit, this message reveals that the deepest battle against sin is not merely about behavior but about the heart. Beneath every temptation is a deeper desire, and beneath every recurring struggle is the question of what we truly believe will give us life. Drawing from James 1, Genesis 3, and the writings of Augustine, this sermon shows how temptation begins long before sinful actions. Our desires themselves are not the problem; the problem is when those desires become disordered and seek fulfillment apart from God. Rather than simply asking God to forgive our actions, we are invited to pray for something deeper: that He would purify our hearts, reorder our loves, and change the parts of us that still believe life can be found outside of Christ. This message offers both conviction and hope. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God is not only forgiving our sins but transforming our desires, reshaping our hearts, and making us into the people He created us to be. If you've ever struggled with recurring sin, shame, addiction, anxiety, bitterness, lust, control, or wondered why you keep falling into the same patterns, this sermon points you back to the life-changing grace of Jesus. Ultimately, the gospel reminds us that our identity is not found in our failures or our deepest struggles. In Christ, we are made new, and the Holy Spirit is faithfully at work changing what we love so that our lives increasingly reflect the heart of Jesus. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs the hope of the gospel today. #WhyDoIKeepGoingBack #TheWarWithin #PastorCaseyOlsen #2Peter2 #James1 #Romans7 #Romans8 #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #GraceCityChurch #HolySpirit #FreedomInChrist #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Faith #JesusChrist #Gospel #Sanctification #BiblicalTruth #ChristianFaith
Jul 12

Is Change Actually Possible? | Chris Zauner | The War Within (Week 2)

Is change actually possible, or are we destined to repeat the same struggles over and over again? In Week 2 of The War Within, Pastor Chris Zauner teaches from Romans 8 and reveals the difference between trying to change through willpower and experiencing true transformation through the Holy Spirit. Christianity is not simply about behavior modification, trying harder, or becoming a stronger version of yourself. It is about depending on the Spirit of God who lives within every follower of Jesus. Because of Christ, there is no condemnation. The verdict has already changed, the price has been paid, and you no longer have to fight for God’s acceptance. You can fight from it. God did not only forgive your sin; He gave you His Spirit. This message is an invitation to stop relying on your own strength, surrender to the Holy Spirit, and trust that slow growth is still real growth. A long battle is not the same as a losing battle. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, and through His power, meaningful change is possible. Watch “Is Change Actually Possible?” from Pastor Chris Zauner in Week 2 of The War Within.
Jul 5

Why Do I Do What I Hate? | Chris Zauner | The War Within (Week 1)

Why do I keep doing the very thing I hate? In the first message of our new sermon series, The War Within, Pastor Chris Zauner opens Romans 7 to explore the internal battle every believer faces between the flesh and the Spirit. In this sermon, Why Do I Do What I Hate?, Pastor Chris teaches that the Christian life is not free from struggle, but the struggle itself can be evidence that God is at work within us. Through Paul’s honest words in Romans 7, we are reminded that sin is not just a bad habit to manage but a tyrant Christ came to defeat. This message speaks to anyone who has battled shame, temptation, failure, addiction, anger, lust, pride, comparison, or spiritual exhaustion. Pastor Chris explains the difference between conviction and condemnation, the limits of willpower, the purpose of God’s law, and the hope found only in Jesus Christ. The war within is real, but it does not have the final word. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Jesus has the final word. Scripture: Romans 7:14–25 Speaker: Pastor Chris Zauner Series: The War Within Message: Why Do I Do What I Hate? If this sermon encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that their struggle is not their identity and that freedom is found in Jesus.
Jun 28

The Kind of Friends You Need | Casey Olsen | Why Can't We Be Friends? (Week 3)

In the third and final sermon of our series, Why Can't We Be Friends?, Pastor Casey Olsen shares a message called The Kind of Friends You Need, exploring how our friendships shape who we are becoming and how Christ-centered community helps us grow in faith. Looking at Colossians 3:12–17, this message reminds us that we were made for friendship with God and with others, but not every friendship forms us in the same direction. Some relationships draw us closer to Jesus, while others can slowly pull us away. Pastor Casey challenges us to consider who has influence in our lives and whether our closest friendships are helping us become more compassionate, humble, patient, forgiving, loving, and rooted in God’s Word. This sermon invites us to pursue friends who remind us who we are in Christ, tell us the truth in love, and continually bring us back to Jesus. But it also challenges us not only to look for these kinds of friends, but to become them. If you’ve ever longed for deeper Christian friendship, meaningful community, or relationships that help you grow spiritually, this message will encourage and challenge you to take the first step. Watch now and be reminded that the friendship of Jesus changes everything, and friendships shaped by Jesus can change lives too. Series: Why Can't We Be Friends? Message: The Friends You Need Speaker: Pastor Casey Olsen Scripture: Colossians 3:12–17
Jun 21

The Cost of Real Friendship | Casey Olsen | Why Can't We Be Friends? (Week 2)

What does real friendship actually cost? In Week 2 of our series, Why Can't We Be Friends?, Pastor Casey Olsen explores Galatians 6 and challenges us to move beyond convenient, surface-level relationships into the kind of friendship Scripture calls us to embrace. While many of us long for deep, meaningful friendships, true friendship is forged through sacrifice, consistency, humility, and burden-bearing love. Through Paul's words in Galatians 6, we discover that biblical friendship is not merely about shared interests or mutual enjoyment. It is about restoring one another when we stumble, carrying one another's burdens when life becomes heavy, and remaining faithful when relationships become costly. Real friendship requires time, patience, presence, forgiveness, and a willingness to step into the struggles of others rather than pull away from them. Pastor Casey unpacks what it means to "bear one another's burdens" and how Christian friendship reflects the ultimate example of sacrificial love found in Jesus Christ. As the Friend who moved toward us in our brokenness, carried the burden of our sin, and laid down His life on our behalf, Jesus not only models true friendship but empowers His followers to extend that same grace to others. Whether you're longing for deeper relationships, struggling with loneliness, learning how to support a friend through a difficult season, or seeking to become the kind of friend God calls you to be, this message offers a biblical vision for authentic community and lasting friendship. Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 Series: Why Can't We Be Friends? | Week 2 Message Title: The Real Cost of Friendship Speaker: Pastor Casey Olsen Grace City Church exists to help people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and live on mission together. We believe meaningful Christian community is not built on convenience but on the transforming love of Christ that enables us to carry one another's burdens and reflect His grace to the world. #WhyCantWeBeFriends #Friendship #Galatians6 #PastorCaseyOlsen #GraceCityChurch #ChristianFriendship #BiblicalCommunity #ChristianLiving #JesusCallsUsFriends #CarryOneAnothersBurdens #ChurchCommunity #FaithInAction #Sermon #BibleTeaching #ChristianRelationships

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Grace City Eugene exists to help everyone in our sphere of influence encounter Christ, experience Biblical community, and extend God's Kingdom. Learn more about us at www.gracecityeugene.com If we can help you in any way, reach out to hello@gracecityeugene.com

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Grace City Eugene
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2020 - 2026
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478
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