Grace Church Weekend Messages

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Weekly Podcasts from the Grace Church Series

  1. 2d ago

    Make Room For What Matters Most | Rick Long

    If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthly To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ The Hurry Problem is a 5-week journey to help you slow down and reconnect with God and others. Learn how to replace stress and distraction with rest, rhythm, and intentional living—because life is better with less rush and more presence. In this message, Pastor Rick Long concludes a 5-week series titled "The Hurry Problem" by emphasizing the importance of intentionally creating margin in life to make room for what matters most: God, His purposes, and people. He warns against living a life dictated by the "urgent" and highlights that true flourishing requires slowing down. Key Principles for Making Margin (Using the acronym MARGIN): M - Make God's Presence Your First Priority: (16:32) Cultivate a daily habit of starting with God (23:45) and scheduling uninterrupted time with Him. A - Allow Your Soul to be Renewed: (24:47) Develop weekly rhythms of rest and refuse to view busyness as a status symbol (31:51). R - Resist the Rush for More: (32:27) Recognize that "more" will never satisfy the soul. Pastor Rick shares the story of Stanley Tam (35:32) as an example of living with an open-handed, kingdom-focused mindset. G - Give Generously: (40:34) Understand that all resources belong to God. Generosity is not about capital campaigns but living a lifestyle of contribution over consumption (44:41). I - Invest in What Outlives You: (46:42) Focus on things with eternal value, such as mentoring the next generation (48:43). N - Notice People More Than Your Schedule: (51:02) Hurried people often overlook others. Pastor Rick encourages viewing others with compassion, encouraging them with sincerity, and serving with humility (54:11-55:15). The message concludes by inviting viewers to accept the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and commit to changing their patterns to live a life of purpose rather than constant chaos. 0:00 Introduction and Welcome 0:40 The Hurry Problem Series Conclusion 2:47 Making Room for What Matters Most 4:15 Dictated by the Urgent 8:27 The Theory of Margin (Howard McCluskey) 13:52 Defining Margin 15:15 M - Make God's Presence Your First Priority 24:47 A - Allow Your Soul to be Renewed 32:27 R - Resist the Rush for More 35:32 The Story of Stanley Tam 40:34 G - Give Generously 46:42 I - Invest in What Outlives You 51:02 N - Notice People More Than Your Schedule 56:14 Summary and Challenge 58:59 Invitation to Salvation

    Make Room For What Matters Most | Rick Long

  2. Sep 21

    The Hurry Problem | The Weekly Reset

    If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthly To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ The Hurry Problem is a 5-week journey to help you slow down and reconnect with God and others. Learn how to replace stress and distraction with rest, rhythm, and intentional living—because life is better with less rush and more presence. This video, led by Jacob Knox, the Pastor of Grace Students at Grace Church, explores the concept of the Sabbath as a necessary, God-given rhythm to combat the modern "hurry" problem. Key Takeaways on the Sabbath: Definition: The Sabbath is more than just a day off; it is a divine gift of a weekly rhythm that restores our relationship with God, others, and ourselves (05:42). God-Centered Living: It serves as a practical way to stop and remember that we are not God (10:25), allowing us to re-center our lives on His presence (36:34). Practical Steps to Practice Sabbath: Stop: Identify what is hardest to pause, set aside a specific time, and leave unfinished work for later (18:17 - 19:00). Renew: Choose activities that genuinely refresh your spirit rather than drain you (27:00). Slow Down: Use the time to enjoy God’s gifts, such as sharing a meal without rushing and expressing gratitude (28:08 - 36:00). Re-center: Spend intentional, unhurried time in the Bible, prayer, and worship to rely on God's provision rather than self-reliance (46:17 - 47:17). Throughout the message, Jacob Knox highlights that while some view the Sabbath as a list of legalistic rules, Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for humanity, prioritizing relationship over rigid requirements (20:34 - 23:34). 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:45 Defining the Sabbath Problem 0:05:42 What is Sabbath? 0:10:25 Sabbath as Stopping 0:20:17 Sabbath as Renewing 0:28:17 Sabbath as Slowing Down 0:36:42 Sabbath as Re-centering 0:41:00 Worship Segment 0:43:51 The Goal of Abiding in God

    The Hurry Problem | The Weekly Reset

  3. Sep 15

    The Hurry Problem | The Gift of Rest

    Grace Church Weekend Messages

    The Hurry Problem | The Gift of Rest

  4. Sep 8

    The Hurry Problem | The Hidden Cost of Hurry

    If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthly To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ The Hurry Problem is a 5-week journey to help you slow down and reconnect with God and others. Learn how to replace stress and distraction with rest, rhythm, and intentional living—because life is better with less rush and more presence. This video, led by Paul Faust, explores the "hurry problem" in modern life and the hidden costs it imposes on our well-being, relationships, and spiritual health (1:33). Key takeaways from the message: Defining the Hurry Problem: Paul explains that our culture is driven by excessive pace, demands, and constant connectivity via smartphones, leading to a mindset of constant busyness (3:24 - 5:51). He emphasizes that a full schedule does not have to be frantic (7:48). The Pace of Jesus: The speaker highlights that Jesus lived with immense pressure, yet he modeled a life of peace by withdrawing often to pray and connect with God (9:23 - 13:30). Building Presence: Drawing on the story of the woman who touched Jesus's robe in Mark 5 (24:15 - 28:15), the video teaches that being interruptible and prioritizing presence over productivity is essential. We are encouraged to remove distractions, focus fully on others, and value people as opportunities rather than interruptions (31:21 - 33:00). Deepening Relationships: Real connections require time and attention, much like the relationship Jesus had with his disciples (35:50). We are urged to slow down our conversations and ask deeper, meaningful questions instead of sticking to surface-level interactions (39:38). Joy and Resilience: Finally, the speaker notes that joy is relational and serves as the fuel for resilience and endurance (49:00 - 50:40). By connecting with God, we can experience peace that carries us through life's struggles, as modeled by Jesus enduring the cross (50:45 - 53:30). The message concludes with an invitation to receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (59:08 - 1:02:50). 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Welcome and Introduction 1:33 - Defining the Problem: The Hurry Problem 3:07 - What Drives Our Hurry? 7:46 - Full Doesn't Have to Mean Frantic 8:39 - The Pace of Jesus 12:21 - 1. Peace Replaces Anxiety 16:53 - A GPS Plan for Rest 19:15 - Song: Rest and Reset 23:45 - 2. Presence Replaces Distraction 35:10 - 3. Deeper Relationships Over Surface Connection 43:05 - 4. Spiritual Sensitivity Replaces Numbness 48:47 - 5. Joy Replaces Exhaustion 55:36 - Closing Blessing: Numbers 6 58:55 - How to Receive the Gift of Salvation 1:02:00 - Closing Prayer

    The Hurry Problem | The Hidden Cost of Hurry

  5. Sep 1

    The Hurry Problem | Excaping the Hurry Trap

    f you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src... To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ The Hurry Problem is a 5-week journey to help you slow down and reconnect with God and others. Learn how to replace stress and distraction with rest, rhythm, and intentional living—because life is better with less rush and more presence. In this message, Pastor Rick Long of Grace Church addresses the pervasive problem of the "hurry trap"—a state of constant busyness that he identifies not just as a scheduling issue, but as a deep-seated spiritual problem (7:01). Drawing from the biblical story of Mary and Martha (9:51), he explains that while both sisters had good intentions, Martha became overwhelmed by her attempts to serve, while Mary chose the "one thing" that mattered most: sitting at the feet of Jesus (10:36, 18:27). Pastor Rick offers five practical principles to help believers escape the cycle of hurry and find rest for their souls: Abide before attempting to achieve: Prioritize your relationship with God through worship and prayer before checking your phone or starting your to-do list (17:27, 23:18). Stop obsessing over every detail: Do not let the pursuit of perfection or urgent tasks distract you from being present and connected with people (25:55, 30:51). Focus on the one thing that matters most: Continually evaluate your priorities, eliminate distractions, and elevate God and your relationships to the top of your list (32:29, 37:05). Be fully present: Practice single-tasking, give others your full attention, and remember that life is short—be wise with your time (41:51, 46:07). Create margin for connection: Build quiet moments into your day, observe a weekly Sabbath, and leave space for God to interrupt your plans (47:39, 52:10). The message concludes with an invitation to find rest in Jesus, emphasizing his promise in Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" (54:43). 0:00 Welcome and Announcements 2:03 Escaping the Hurry Trap 7:06 Hurry is a Spiritual Problem 9:51 The Story of Mary and Martha 12:13 Five Ways Hurry Becomes a Problem 17:26 Principle 1: Abide Before Attempting to Achieve 25:56 Principle 2: Stop Obsessing Over Every Detail 32:29 Principle 3: Focus on the One Thing That Matters Most 41:51 Principle 4: Be Fully Present 47:38 Principle 5: Create Margin for Connection 54:43 Matthew 11;28-30 and Conclusion

    The Hurry Problem | Excaping the Hurry Trap

  6. Aug 24

    We Over Me

    f you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src... We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Join us as we launch WE OVER ME, a theme that will shape our teaching, conversations, ministries, and culture throughout the year at Grace as we discover why we really are better together. To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ This video, led by Pastor Rick Long at Grace Church, introduces the church's annual theme for the year: "We Over Me." The message focuses on the biblical principle of humility and prioritizing others above oneself (14:11 - 15:02). Core Pillars of "We Over Me": Stop making everything about yourself: Pastor Rick emphasizes that we have become a culture obsessed with self-importance, but life is ultimately about God and serving others (18:46 - 19:10). Choose connection over isolation: The pastor urges the congregation to commit to the local church body rather than choosing isolation, highlighting that we are designed for community (31:49 - 32:00). Look for ways to serve: Using the example of Jesus in Mark 10:45, the message challenges believers to shift their mentality from "what can I get?" to "what can I give?" (45:36 - 46:27). Care more about unity than being right: The pastor warns against division and encourages maintaining unity in the church, rather than winning arguments or proving points (51:51 - 52:07). Additional Highlights: Salvation Invitation: The pastor offers an opportunity for those watching or present to accept Jesus as their savior (1:01:34 - 1:03:30). Forge Christian High School: The video concludes with a brief presentation about the Education Freedom Tax Credit coming in 2027, encouraging church members to support scholarships for students (1:04:34 - 1:07:53). 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Annual theme: We Over Me 6:06 The importance of vision 14:11 Introducing the theme: We Over Me 18:46 Pillar 1: Stop making everything about yourself 31:49 Pillar 2: Choose connection over isolation 45:36 Pillar 3: Look for ways to serve 51:51 Pillar 4: Care more about unity than being right 1:01:34 Salvation invitation 1:04:34 Forge Christian High School and Tax Credit

    We Over Me

  7. Aug 17

    Stories of Struggle | It Stops With Me

    If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthly Stories of Struggle: The Pathway Through is a 10-week series where we look at real people in Scripture who faced fear, rejection, waiting, and more—and how God led them through. Discover how He meets us in our struggles and leads us forward with faith, courage, and purpose. To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/

    Stories of Struggle | It Stops With Me

  8. Aug 11

    Stories of Struggle | When it's all Just Too Much

    If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthly Stories of Struggle: The Pathway Through is a 10-week series where we look at real people in Scripture who faced fear, rejection, waiting, and more—and how God led them through. Discover how He meets us in our struggles and leads us forward with faith, courage, and purpose. To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/ In this message, Pastor Rick Long teaches about navigating overwhelming situations by examining the story of King Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20 (5:07). He emphasizes that while struggles and anxiety are a normal part of life, believers can find peace by intentionally shifting their focus from the size of their problems to the power of God (37:56). Key principles for managing times when life feels like "too much": Admit the situation is bigger than you: Acknowledge your limitations and seek help from God and your community rather than trying to carry the burden alone (19:52, 22:04). Bring your attention back to God: Anxiety grows when we focus on problems, but peace is found by fixing our thoughts on God's character and promises (32:23, 37:39). Fill your mind with praise instead of panic: Jehoshaphat appointed singers to lead his army into battle, showing that worship can redirect the heart from fear to confidence (42:20, 42:49). Release the need to control: Surrender the pressure to manage every outcome and trust that God is working even when the way forward is not yet visible (47:24, 49:31). Show up and walk by faith: Faith is an action; we are called to move forward in obedience while trusting in God's ultimate victory (51:21, 52:44). 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 5:07 Introduction to King Jehoshaphat 7:52 When Life Feels Like "Too Much" 17:48 Fact 1: Admitting the Situation is Bigger Than You 32:23 Fact 2: Bring Attention Back to God 42:20 Fact 3: Fill Your Mind With Praise Instead of Panic 47:24 Fact 4: Release the Need to Control 49:31 Fact 5: Trust That God is Working 51:21 Walking by Faith 54:22 Legacy of Faithfulness 57:49 Salvation and Closing Prayer

    Stories of Struggle | When it's all Just Too Much
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