Grace Community Church

Adam Johns

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Jul 5

How to Prepare for Battle

The sermon addresses the inevitability of opposition faced by the church and individual believers who faithfully proclaim the gospel. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and Acts 4, it identifies this resistance as part of a broader spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness rather than merely human conflict. The preacher argues that such hostility stems from the inherent offense of sin to the proud heart and the influence of Satan seeking to keep people in bondage. Believers are instructed to respond to threats not with fear or silence, but by testifying to Jesus, responding with truth and love, and praying for boldness rather than safety. This approach reflects a commitment to the Great Commission, prioritizing eternal impact over personal comfort or security.
Jun 28

The Church: God's Pattern and Your Participation #4

This sermon identifies prayer as a necessary function of the local church and a vital component of personal spiritual health. Drawing from Psalm 77, Philippians 4, and Mark 11, the message defines prayer not as a coping mechanism or magic spell, but as a divine gift for honest communication with God. The preacher emphasizes that believers must cultivate faith in God's promises, bring their anxieties to Him for peace, and maintain a forgiving heart to ensure their prayers are effective. The church is called to be a house of prayer, actively prioritizing intercession for its members and the Great Commission. Ultimately, the sermon urges the congregation to embrace prayer as the lifeblood of their relationship with God and their witness to the world.
Jun 21

God's Pattern and You Participation #3

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Jun 14

God's Pattern and Your Participation @2

The sermon centers on the essential, God-ordained nature of Christian fellowship as a sacred means of spiritual healing and divine communion, rooted in the New Testament pattern of the early church. Drawing from Acts 2, Psalm 133, and 1 John 1, it emphasizes that genuine fellowship is not mere social gathering but a holy participation in the life of God, where communion with the church is inseparable from communion with the Father and the Son. The preacher argues that sin has fractured human relationships both vertically and horizontally, making the church a necessary sanctuary where redeemed, healing relationships—free from racial, familial, and cultural barriers—can be experienced and restored. While acknowledging the real pain and betrayal that can occur within the church, the sermon calls believers to overcome fear and past wounds through courageous, intentional engagement, recognizing that spiritual health depends on active participation in the body of Christ. Ultimately, fellowship is presented not as optional or merely social, but as a divine necessity for personal transformation, church vitality, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Jun 7

The Church: God's Pattern and Your Participation

The sermon establishes that the church is not a human invention but a divinely ordained institution with a permanent, God-ordained pattern rooted in Scripture. Drawing from Exodus, 1 Corinthians, and Acts, it emphasizes that the early church consistently practiced four vital elements: teaching in the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread (sacraments), and prayer. These practices are not optional traditions but essential markers of a healthy, spiritually alive church that is equipped to fulfill the Great Commission. The preacher passionately argues that the central focus of all teaching must be Christ, the apostolic witness, and the gospel, warning against a culture that values entertainment over truth and complains about 'not being fed' while neglecting personal engagement with Scripture. Ultimately, the call is for believers to cultivate a deep, reverent love for God's Word, to receive it with humility regardless of the speaker's style, and to respond with transformed lives that lead to authentic discipleship and spiritual maturity.
May 31

We Must Know God to Share God

The sermon centers on the essential truth of the Trinity as the foundation of Christian faith, identity, and mission, arguing that belief in one God who exists as three co-equal, co-eternal persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is not a mere theological abstraction but the very heart of salvation. Drawing from Scripture—including the Shema, Paul's triune benediction in 2 Corinthians, and Jesus' self-revelation in John 10—the preacher demonstrates how the Trinity is revealed throughout both Testaments, particularly in Jesus' divine claims and the baptismal formula of Matthew 28. The sermon emphasizes that the Trinity is not a human invention but a biblical reality essential to understanding who God is, how salvation is possible through the divine Son, and how believers are to live, pray, and evangelize in light of this truth. Without the Trinity, Jesus is not God, the resurrection is meaningless, and the Gospel collapses; thus, the doctrine is not optional but a matter of eternal consequence, shaping every aspect of Christian life and mission.
May 24

The Holy Spirit is Our Advocate

Pentecost marks the fulfillment of God's promise to pour out His Spirit, establishing the New Covenant and inaugurating the Church as the living body of Christ, where the Holy Spirit dwells personally and powerfully within believers. The Spirit's primary work is threefold: first, He convicts individuals of their sin and brokenness through the law, revealing their need for salvation; second, He leads them to faith in Christ by revealing His righteousness and the truth of His resurrection and ascension, even though He is unseen; and third, He instills a holy fear of God by revealing the coming judgment, convicting the world of the devil's condemnation and calling believers to live faithfully in light of Christ's return. This ongoing work of the Spirit equips and empowers the Church to fulfill its mission of making disciples who make disciples, transforming lives and advancing God's kingdom in a world alienated from Him, all while calling every believer to repentance, surrender, and active participation in the Great Commission.
May 17

Christ is Lord Over All

The Ascension of Jesus is not merely a historical event but a profound declaration of His lordship over all creation, as affirmed through Scripture in Daniel, Ephesians, and Acts. Jesus is exalted as Lord—above every authority, power, and name—because He has risen from the dead, is immortal, and now reigns at the right hand of God, exercising ultimate dominion over heaven and earth. His lordship is not only political and cosmic but also spiritual, as He is the head of the church, the only mediator through whom true worship and access to God are possible. This truth demands total submission from believers, who are called to live in obedience to Jesus in every area of life, especially in fulfilling the Great Commission, which must be the church's central mission. The sermon challenges Christians to examine whether their lives reflect a genuine allegiance to Jesus as Lord, urging repentance from hypocrisy and a renewed commitment to evangelism, prayer, and surrender, knowing that every person will one day stand before Him in judgment.

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Creator

Adam Johns
Years Active

2017 - 2026
Episodes

100
Rating

Clean
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