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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL

  1. GP Plainfield - 02.22.26 - I Love Plainfield

    6D AGO

    GP Plainfield - 02.22.26 - I Love Plainfield

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Daniel 1:8-16.Key Verses Daniel 1:8Daniel 1:16Jeremiah 29:4-7Isaiah 46:1-3Daniel and his friends were around 14 years old when they were taken to Babylon. How do you think their age affected their ability to stay faithful to God in a hostile environment?Pastor Jared mentions that God told the exiles 'I have sent you' rather than 'you are stuck there.' How does this perspective change the way we view difficult circumstances or places we don't want to be?What are some examples of 'worldly wisdom' that our culture promotes as 'good food' that might actually be harmful to our spiritual health?Daniel refused to eat food that had been offered to idols, even though it was the best food available. What are some modern equivalents of this kind of compromise that Christians face today?Pastor Jared challenges us to 'seek the welfare of your city.' What are practical ways we can love and serve our communities while maintaining our Christian convictions?How can we tell the difference between loving our city and losing our soul? Where do we draw the line?Pastor Jared mentioned that every other god requires you to carry them, but our God carries us. How does this truth impact the way you approach your relationship with God?If you were to take the '10-day challenge' mentioned in the sermon, what area of your life would you want to test living by godly conviction instead of worldly wisdom?QuestionsLife ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been following worldly wisdom instead of godly conviction. Commit to a '10-day challenge' where you intentionally choose God's way over the world's way in that specific area. It could be related to finances, relationships, schedule priorities, entertainment choices, or any other area where you've been 'eating the world's food.' At the end of the 10 days, evaluate how this change affected your spiritual health and relationship with God.------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    37 min
  2. GP Plainfield - 02.15.26 - UnStoppable

    6D AGO

    GP Plainfield - 02.15.26 - UnStoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:10-20.Key Verses Ephesians 6:18James 5:16Romans 8:26Acts 19:13-16Pastor Jared mentioned that the Ephesians were desperate for power and willing to sacrifice anything to get it. What are some ways people in our culture today sacrifice things to gain power or control?Paul says to 'pray at all times.' What are some practical barriers that keep you from praying more consistently, and how might you overcome them?The sermon asks whether we pray for people as much as we complain about them. Can you think of a relationship where you need to shift from complaining to praying? How might this change your perspective?What does it mean to you that 'prayer is the lifeblood' of the armor of God? How does this change how you view the importance of prayer?Pastor Jared shared that prayer requires both believing prayer is powerful AND recognizing our own weakness. Which of these two is harder for you to accept, and why?Romans 8:26 says the Spirit intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. How does knowing the Holy Spirit is already praying for you impact your approach to prayer?The sermon mentioned 'praying in the Spirit' involves listening first before speaking. How comfortable are you with silence and listening in prayer? What might this look like practically?Paul asks for prayer that 'words may be given to me to make the gospel known.' How does prayer connect to our mission of sharing the gospel with others?Prayer is the essential power source that animates all pieces of spiritual armor - without it, the armor becomes useless metalEffective prayer requires two paradigm shifts: believing prayer is genuinely powerful and recognizing our own weakness and need for GodWe should pray for people as much as we complain about them, and pray for our country as much as we post about itPraying 'in the Spirit' means listening first to what the Holy Spirit is already praying for us, then joining in unison with His intercessionThe purpose of spiritual armor and prayer is not just defense but advancing God's kingdom and taking territory from the enemyQuestionsLife ApplicationThis week, choose one person you tend to complain about or feel frustrated with (whether a family member, coworker, neighbor, or public figure). Commit to praying for them daily instead of complaining about them. Start each prayer time with 2-3 minutes of silent listening, asking the Holy Spirit what He wants you to pray for this person, then join your prayers with His intercession for them.Key Takeaways------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    43 min
  3. GP Plainfield - 02.08.26 - UnStoppable

    6D AGO

    GP Plainfield - 02.08.26 - UnStoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:17.Key Verses Ephesians 6:17Hebrews 4:12John 16:8Acts 2:37-38How does Pastor Jared’s description of Christianity as a 'boot camp' rather than an 'all-inclusive resort' challenge or confirm your understanding of the Christian life?What does it mean that the sword belongs to the Holy Spirit rather than to us? How should this affect how we approach and use Scripture?Pastor Jared says we must 'be cut by the sword before we can carry it.' Can you share a time when God's word convicted or challenged you in a significant way?Why is training with the sword of the Spirit (studying and memorizing Scripture) so important for spiritual warfare?How can we avoid the two dangerous traps mentioned: false security (thinking we're not that bad) and hopelessness (thinking we can never change)?What does it look like practically to use Scripture to 'talk back' to temptation and lies from the enemy?Pastor Jared emphasizes that the sword is for 'close quarters' combat, not throwing from a distance. How does this change how we should share God's word with others?How can we better prepare ourselves to use Scripture to help 'liberate hostages' - those bound by sin and lies in our daily interactions?True Christianity is not a comfortable waiting room but an active spiritual battlefield where believers are called to be warriorsThe sword of the Spirit belongs to the Holy Spirit and represents God's word as our primary weapon against spiritual enemiesWe must first allow God's word to cut and convict us before we can effectively wield it to help othersTraining with Scripture through study and memorization is essential for effective spiritual warfareThe sword is meant for close-quarters ministry - building relationships and speaking truth directly into people's lives rather than distant proclamationsQuestionsLife ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you frequently face temptation or struggle with lies from the enemy. Find 2-3 specific Bible verses that speak truth into that situation and commit them to memory. Practice 'talking back' to those temptations with God's word, and look for opportunities to share these truths with someone who might be struggling in a similar area.Key Takeaways------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    38 min
  4. GP Plainfield - 02.01.26 - UnStoppable

    6D AGO

    GP Plainfield - 02.01.26 - UnStoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:17.Key Verses Ephesians 6:17John 3:16Titus 1:2Philippians 3:18-19James 1:12Pastor Jared mentions that when our minds wander, they tend to go in a negative direction like a 'toilet bowl' rather than staying neutral. Can you relate to this? What are some common negative thought patterns you find yourself falling into?How does the idea that 'if the devil can't corrupt you, he'll distract you' resonate with your own spiritual experience? What are the biggest distractions that pull you away from focusing on your salvation?The Roman soldiers became vulnerable when they removed their armor and lost focus, thinking they were safe. In what areas of your spiritual life do you sometimes let your guard down?What does it mean practically to 'wrap your head around the reality of salvation' in your daily life? How can we keep this truth at the forefront of our minds?How does understanding that your salvation is secure (not something you have to earn) change the way you approach challenges, failures, or uncertainties in life?The helmet of salvation serves as a signal of hope to others who are 'lost on the battlefield.' How can your confidence in salvation become a beacon of hope for people around you who don't know Christ?The sermon mentioned that we should 'meditate our utmost revenge' on the sin that holds us captive. What does it look like to hate sin while still showing grace to ourselves when we fail?The helmet of salvation protects our minds from the enemy's attacks of distraction and negative thinkingOur salvation provides unshakeable purpose and security - it's not a risky hope but a guaranteed promise from God who never liesWhen we're focused on salvation, we can hate sin for what it really is - something that holds us back from who God created us to beChristians wearing the helmet of salvation serve as signals of hope for others who are lost and searching for directionOne day Jesus will exchange our helmet of salvation for the crown of life as we enter into eternal glory with HimQuestionsLife ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been letting worry, negative thinking, or distraction dominate your thoughts. Each time you catch your mind going there, intentionally redirect it to the truth of your salvation - that you are secure in Christ, loved unconditionally, and have an eternal hope that cannot be taken away. Consider writing down John 3:16 or another verse about salvation and reading it whenever you need to 'put your helmet back on.'Key Takeaways------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    38 min
  5. GP Plainfield - 01.25.26 - UnStoppable

    JAN 26

    GP Plainfield - 01.25.26 - UnStoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:16.Key Verses- Ephesians 6:16- 1 Thessalonians 3:5- Zechariah 3:1-4- Romans 15:13- Colossians 1:23Questions- Pastor Jared mentioned that everyone has faith in something - they just choose different 'shields.' What are some common things people put their faith in besides God, and why do these become 'paper shields'?- How does our culture's emphasis on being smart and sophisticated make it harder for people to embrace faith in Christ? Have you experienced this tension personally?- The sermon described three main 'fiery darts' from Satan: temptation, accusation, and cynicism. Which of these do you find most challenging to defend against, and why?- What does it mean that 'faith is trust' rather than just blind belief? How does this definition change how we think about having faith in Jesus?- Pastor Jared emphasized that we can't hold the shield of faith alone - we need community. How have you experienced the importance of Christian community in strengthening your faith?- When facing accusations from Satan about our worth or identity, how does faith in Christ's promises help us respond differently than we might naturally?- The story from Chronicles of Narnia showed dwarves who were 'too smart' to be helped. How can we guard against cynicism while still being wise and discerning?- What practical steps can we take to 'soak our shield' in faith, similar to how Roman soldiers soaked their shields in water before battle?Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been trusting in a 'paper shield' (relationships, success, appearance, wealth, etc.) instead of putting your faith fully in Christ. Each day, practice consciously transferring that trust to Jesus by praying about that specific area and reminding yourself of His promises. Also, reach out to at least one person in your Christian community to share a struggle or ask for prayer, practicing the 'shield formation' concept of not trying to hold faith alone.Key Takeaways- Faith is not blind belief but trust in who God is and what He has promised to do- Everyone has faith in something - the question is whether we're trusting in temporary things or in the eternal truth of Jesus Christ- Satan attacks through temptation, accusation, and cynicism, but faith in Christ's promises extinguishes these fiery darts- We cannot hold the shield of faith alone - we need Christian community to form a protective formation together- The strength of our shield comes not from the quantity of our faith but from the object of our faith - Jesus Christ------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    46 min
  6. GP Plainfield - 01.18.26 - Unstoppable

    JAN 19

    GP Plainfield - 01.18.26 - Unstoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:15.Key VersesEphesians 6:15Ephesians 4:26-272 Corinthians 2:10-11Galatians 2:20Romans 5:1John 14:27QuestionsHow does Satan use anger and conflict as weapons against Christians, and why is this strategy so effective in our current culture?What does it mean to have 'peace with God, peace with people, and peace with ourselves'? Which of these three do you struggle with most?How can we distinguish between being peaceful and being passive when facing injustice or difficult conversations?Pastor Jared mentioned that 'people are not enemies to fear, but hostages to rescue.' How does this perspective change the way we approach conflict with others?What are some practical ways we can 'put on the readiness of the gospel of peace' in our daily interactions?How can Christians engage in controversial topics (like the sanctity of life) while maintaining the peace and love of Christ?What role does social media play in stirring up anger and contempt? How can we use it more wisely?How can we help our church community become a place characterized by peace rather than conflict?Life ApplicationThis week, identify one relationship or situation in your life where you've been walking in anger, contempt, or conflict. Commit to approaching that situation with the 'shoes of peace' - seeking reconciliation, showing compassion, and responding with Christ-like love rather than reacting in anger. Practice taking a moment to pray for peace before engaging in any potentially difficult conversation.Key TakeawaysSatan's strategy is to lure Christians into the muddy ground of anger and conflict where they become vulnerable to spiritual attackThe gospel of peace provides firm footing through three types of peace: peace with God, peace with people, and peace with ourselvesPeace doesn't mean passivity - Christians are called to engage difficult conversations and fight injustice while maintaining Christ-like love and gracePeople are not enemies to fear but hostages to rescue, which changes how we approach conflict and controversyWalking in peace requires intentional effort to resist the cultural pull toward outrage and contempt------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    45 min
  7. GP Plainfield - 01.11.26 - Unstoppable

    JAN 13

    GP Plainfield - 01.11.26 - Unstoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:14.Key VersesEphesians 6:14Proverbs 4:232 Corinthians 5:21Isaiah 64:62 Corinthians 3:18QuestionsWhat's the difference between imputed righteousness and imparted righteousness? Why is it important to understand both?Pastor Jared mentioned that our enemy aims for 'the area of greatest effect' - our hearts. What are some ways Satan tries to plant seeds of sin in our hearts?How does wearing the 'breastplate of righteousness' change the way we interact with others who don't share our faith?Pastor Jared talked about righteousness being defined by truth, not our own understanding. Can you think of a time when you thought you were doing the right thing but later realized it wasn't aligned with God's truth?What does it mean to 'become the kind of person who does what is right' rather than just trying to do the right things?Pastor Jared used the analogy of feeding a 'cute puppy' that becomes a 'wolf.' What are some seemingly small sins that can grow into bigger problems if left unchecked?How can we practically 'put on' the breastplate of righteousness each day? What would this look like in your daily routine?The C.S. Lewis story about the lizard illustrates our attachment to sin. What makes it so difficult to let Jesus 'kill' the sin in our lives?Life ApplicationThis week, do an honest self-evaluation of your heart. Identify one area where the enemy may have gained a foothold through sin, compromise, or wrong thinking. Confess this to God and consider sharing it with a trusted Christian friend for accountability. Create a practical plan to 'starve' this sin while 'feeding' righteousness in that area of your life.Key TakeawaysWe cannot create our own righteousness through good works - it must come from JesusThe enemy targets our hearts because they are the wellspring of life and the source of our decisionsRighteousness involves both right standing with God (imputed) and becoming more like Christ (imparted)Wearing spiritual armor feels heavy and uncomfortable, but it's better than receiving wounds from the enemyTrue righteousness means becoming the kind of person who naturally chooses what is right according to God's truth------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    44 min
  8. GP Plainfield - 01.04.26 - Unstoppable

    JAN 6

    GP Plainfield - 01.04.26 - Unstoppable

    This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:10-14.Key VersesEphesians 6:10-14John 8:44Revelation 12:92 Corinthians 11:14QuestionsPastor Jared mentioned that many people feel the same way at the end of the year as they did at the beginning. Why do you think this cycle of disappointment is so common?How does understanding that we're in a spiritual battle change your perspective on personal struggles and failures?The sermon describes Satan as 'the deceiver of the whole world' whose primary weapon is lies. What are some common lies or deceptions you see affecting people today?What does it mean practically to use Scripture as a 'filter' for the information and ideas we encounter daily?Pastor Jared talked about 'epistemic exhaustion' - being overwhelmed by too much information. How have you experienced this in your own life?The message emphasized the importance of being 'fully known' by someone who loves Jesus. What makes this kind of vulnerability so difficult, and why is it necessary?How can we distinguish between biblical truth and our own emotions or cultural messages when making decisions?What would change in your daily life if you truly believed you were 'unstoppable' when properly equipped with God's armor?Life ApplicationThis week, commit to reading entire chapters of Scripture rather than just individual verses. Choose a Bible reading plan and stick to it for the next seven days. Additionally, identify one person in your life who loves Jesus and loves you, and take a step toward greater honesty with them by sharing something you've been keeping hidden or struggling with privately.Key TakeawaysWe are engaged in spiritual warfare against principalities and powers, not against flesh and bloodSatan's primary weapon is deception and lies, which are particularly powerful in our information-saturated cultureThe belt of truth involves both anchoring ourselves in biblical truth and walking in personal honestyReading comprehensive portions of Scripture, not just isolated verses, helps us understand God's truth and resist deceptionBeing fully known by others who love Jesus allows us to experience the freedom and love that Christ offers------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

    37 min
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