GracePoint Church

GracePoint Church
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GracePoint Church

GracePoint Church has two locations in Asheville and Mars Hill, North Carolina. GracePoint exists to make disciples. A disciple is someone who is growing to be like Jesus and helping others do the same. Find out more at mygracepoint.com

  1. 5D AGO

    Amazed and Accepted

    If you grew up in church you know what that's all about. Christians around the world will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus this weekend. But is it just a nice religious moment we observe, or is there something deeper that Jesus' death and resurrection accomplished for us? I want to encourage you to take some time to pause, and think about the implications of the Resurrection of Jesus on our lives. Coming back from the dead has never been done before. That alone should give us reason for a pause. If God could do that, it means that everything Jesus taught must be true.   It means that Jesus really is God. It means that we no longer have to strive to achieve peace and hope by other means. It means that when we follow Jesus, our resurrection is guaranteed. Heaven is real and there is hope for the future.   It means that our life here has purpose and meaning. It means that the bible is true and the life I live here I can live for Jesus. It means so much more...

    56 min

  2. APR 13

    Disillusioned with God

    I'm a newcomer to the South...and I love it here. As a newby, I'm way behind on my cultural orientation. A few years ago I asked a gal from the south how churches celebrate Easter. Without hesitation she smiled and said, "You mean church prom?" Easter is a big deal for followers of Jesus. Arguably, it's much bigger than a prom, but my friend was on to something. Easter is the season we reflect on the resurrection of our Savior. It begins this Sunday with what has been called Palm Sunday--the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey...a celebration to the King. But something happened--the Jesus that rode into town was not the Jesus they were expecting. They were looking for someone to become like King David and restore the strength and power of Israel. Instead they got a King who would get arrested, tried and killed. Have you ever been disillusioned with God? When life doesn't go as we think it should, it's easy to begin to wonder if God really is God. Is God really good? Can He be trusted?

    58 min

  3. APR 6

    Please Excuse Me

    Do you ever look in the mirror in a moment of honest reflection and think, “who's this clown?” I can't see myself as loved by God because of the way I act. Just me? No? Maybe you are like me–you meant to stay calm with your kids, show kindness to your spouse, or be patient with a coworker—but instead, the fleshly came out. Again. Good or bad, you’re not alone. And believe it or not, this doesn't disqualify you. This Sunday, we're having guest preacher and good friend of GracePoint back in town with us. Kent Denlinger will be talking about this tension of being both a saint and a sinner–how it’s possible to deeply love Jesus and still mess up more often than you’d like. The good news? God sees more in you than your failures. He’s given you a new heart—and the deepest part of you wants to love well. Come get reminded of what’s most true, even when it’s hard to believe.

    37 min

  4. MAR 30

    New Family, New Rules

    Have you ever gotten into it with someone you love? Maybe it was with a spouse, best friend, or your parents. Fights happen for a reason, right? You're looking to win the argument. Let's suppose we've all been there... have you ever later wondered, "Was that even worth it?" And what's more, if you fought to win, that person you love (and argued with) must be a loser. Ouch! Too often, Christians are known more for what we stand against; fighting to "win." With that we leave a trail of losers in our wake. It's not as often that the Church is known for what we do stand for. This weekend, Bill Brown will be teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 as we continue in our series "Living Free in a Stuck World." In part, he'll be leading us to ponder the question of being radically different—something compelling, hopeful, and attractive. I'm excited because after taking with Bill, I think it'll be a good exercise to explore how the early church captured the attention of their city and culture, not by winning arguments, but through surprising compassion, generosity, and service.

    51 min

  5. MAR 23

    Sin in the Camp

    In John 18, after trying to figure out who Jesus was, Pontius Pilate famously asked, "What is truth?" People have been seeking the answer to that question since the beginning of time. People desire to know the truth until it treads upon their truth (translation: comfort). Our tendency or preference is to "shape truth"... or adjust it to fit the way I am living. So, we create phrases like "your truth" and "my truth." The Urban Dictionary (a database where a most liked definition becomes "the" definition) defines truth as: “A non-negotiable personal opinion. This is a convenient phrase for avoiding arguments because people can contradict your opinion, but not your truth.” In essence, if everyone's truth is the truth, then nothing is true. The truth is (I know I'm overusing the word here) that there can only be "a" truth. I don't jump off of a 200 ft cliff because the "truth is" I will likely die. We must discover THE truth (as opposed to fashioning our own truth) and align our life to it. Why am I saying all of this? Because the Bible is truth. If the Bible is our foundation of truth, then it is imperative to align our lives to ALL of it...not just parts of it. This week, in our series on I Corinthians, Paul lays out some "hard truth."

    52 min

  6. MAR 16

    Unity Again?

    I was born in Canada. So, I grew up playing hockey. Isn't that what all Canadians do? (insert smiley face emoji here). The teams that did poorly in the standings all had one thing in common--they didn't play together. Many of those teams had really great players, but they all tried to be the hero. The result: they would fall into and over each other and end up losing most of their games.   Conversely, the teams that did well...all had one other thing in common (and you can see where I'm going)...they played together. Each person had a position--it may be goalie, defense or right wing. But when they played their position it was a sight to behold. They may not have been the best players in the league, but because they worked together they did well.  I know we get that (working together)...but, if we're honest, it's a struggle to practice it in our lives. This Sunday, we'll take a look at I Corinthians chapters 3 and 4 and learn from Paul the how and the value of unity in the body.

    49 min

  7. MAR 9

    How to Stop Being Such a Baby

    "Watch this!" "Can I show you something?" "Dad, look at me!" I still remember the first time I rode my bike on only two wheels. I ran inside and made my parents come out and watch me. The first time I swam without sinking...I begged my parents to watch me. Oh how my parents must've been exhausted each time one of their kids pleaded to be seen, approved, and loved. I still long to be seen and to be affirmed. We all want to know that we are "getting better" at something or mastering a skill. Whatever it is, every person needs an "Atta boy!" or "Atta girl!" from time to time--to know that we're on the right track. Do you ever wonder how you're doing spiritually--when it comes to following God? Do you ever wonder if you're maturing in your faith? Is there a report card? Though, we cannot "earn" anything with God--He has freely given us His love, grace and mercy--we can get a sense of whether or not we are maturing in our relationship with Him.

    54 min

  8. MAR 2

    The "Secret Wisdom" Is It In You?

    I've always battled insecurity. I don't know if it was my bright red hair, my freckles or my short stature, but I've struggled my whole life to matter, to be seen.  I'll never forget a day in second grade when I talked my friend Steven into pretending to speak a different language with me. For an entire recess we just talked gibberish to one another and acted like we were having a completely normal and coherent conversation. It felt cool. We had something our classmates didn't have. For one recess I felt like I was noticed--like I was "the guy"--for a moment. I completely ignored the fact the people were looking at me like I just cracked my head on the pavement.  We all long to be loved and to have substance to our life. When I came to know Jesus, I hoped that following Jesus would be "the thing" that catapulted me to the "in" crowd. I think some of His early followers thought the same thing. So you can see just how disappointing it would have been to them when Jesus died. And then...Paul writes to the church in Corinth and basically says, "Hey...there IS a secret wisdom from God...available to us as His children." Okay, that sounds intriguing. But it's what Paul says, right there in 1 Corinthians chapter 2. Come join us as we continue to unpack Paul's letter in our series, "Living Free In A Stuck World."

    59 min
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GracePoint Church has two locations in Asheville and Mars Hill, North Carolina. GracePoint exists to make disciples. A disciple is someone who is growing to be like Jesus and helping others do the same. Find out more at mygracepoint.com

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    GracePoint Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
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    © 2025 GracePoint Church
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