Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church

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Join us each week for a message from our Grand Point Church-Chambersburg campus. Our mission is to help as many people as possible take their next steps to find and follow Jesus. We believe that your next step starts here. Learn more at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps.

  1. 3d ago

    Joel: From Horror to Hope | The Voice

    The Book of Joel reads almost like a horror story — round after round of locusts stripping the land bare. But it doesn't end that way. In this episode, we launch The Voice, our summer series through the Minor Prophets, with a message on the Book of Joel called "From Horror to Hope." We walk through the locust plague as a divine wake-up call, the urgency of the "Day of the Lord," the beautiful invitation to "return to me with all your heart," and God's stunning promise: "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten" (Joel 2:25). Along the way we ask the question Joel forces on every generation — what would it take for God to wake you up? — and we land on the hope that holds it all together: a God who came to dwell with us in Jesus. Whether you're walking through a season that feels like a nightmare or simply longing for an awakening, this message is an invitation to wake up, return, and let God make all things new. Show Notes Scripture referenced: Joel 1:1–14 — the locusts and the call to wake upJoel 2:1, 11 — the Day of the LordJoel 2:12–17 — "Even now… return to me with all your heart"Joel 2:13 — "gracious and compassionate, slow to anger" (cf. Exodus 34:6)Joel 2:18, 25 — God's pity and restorationJoel 2:28–32 — the Spirit poured out on all peopleJoel 3:21 — "The Lord dwells in Zion"2 Corinthians 6:2; Acts 2; John 1:14; Revelation 21Key takeaways: The minor prophets were minor in size, major in message — and the voice behind them is God's.The "locusts" in our lives can be a wake-up call; awakenings begin when we stop pretending everything is fine.Repentance is rending the heart, not the garments — returning to God honestly and completely.God restores not only what was lost, but the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25).Repentance and revival belong together. There's no lasting revival without real repentance.Notable quote: "The locusts don't get the final word. God does." Next Steps (Highlight in the Episode) Respond: Is God using something in your life to wake you up? Don't ignore it — bring it to Him this week.Pray: Need prayer? Connect with our prayer team or stop by Guest Services at a weekend service.Take a next step: Plan a visit, get baptized, or find a group at https://www.grandpoint.church.Follow the series: New episodes of The Voice drop weekly all summer — subscribe so you don't miss one. Connect with Grand Point Church Website: https://www.grandpoint.churchInstagram: @grandpointchurchFacebook: /grandpointchurchYouTube: Grand Point ChurchConnect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    41 min

  2. May 31

    If God Is For Us | Romans 8:31–39 | The Gospel

    Romans 8 ends with some of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible — but familiarity doesn't always mean understanding. In this week's message, we take a close, honest look at what Paul actually means when he writes that "all things work together for good" and what it truly looks like to be "more than conquerors." We sit with the gap between the promises we hold and the circumstances we live — and discover that the problem isn't the promise. It's the definition of good we've been working from. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8:28–39 (NIV) Topics covered this week: Why Romans 8:28 can feel hollow in hard seasons — and what we're missingThe difference between your expected outcome and God's intended purposeRomans 8:29–30: what it means to be predestined to be conformed to the image of ChristWhy your salvation is also what the world needs from youRomans 8:31–34: If God is for us — who can stand against us?The connection between Psalm 44's lament and Romans 8's answerWhat "more than conquerors" actually means for how you live todayRomans 8:38–39: the complete and final answer to everything that tries to separate you from God's loveNext Steps: Take a moment this week to identify one area of your life where you've been living in a "Psalm 44 season" — and write down Romans 8:37 as a declaration over it.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that nothing can separate them from God's love.Continue the study: Read Romans 8:28–39 each day this week and ask God to show you the difference between your expected outcome and his intended purpose.Join us in person or online this weekend at Grand Point Church. Find service times and locations at www.grandpoint.church.Connect with Grand Point Church: 🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church 📱 Instagram: @grandpointchurch 📘 Facebook: /grandpointchurch ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church 🎙️ Podcast: Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church— available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    28 min

  3. May 28

    YOUTH TAKEOVER AT GRAND POINT CHURCH

    Welcome to Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church. This week is Youth Takeover—a weekend dedicated to giving our students the platform to lead, serve, and speak into our church family. In this episode, host Mitch Benedict sits down with the three youth pastors of Grand Point Church to talk about what makes Youth Takeover so meaningful, why student leadership matters, and the stories of students stepping up in unexpected ways. Then we go straight into the message delivered by our youth team. What You'll Hear: A conversation with the GPC youth pastor teamThe vision behind student leadership at Grand PointStories of life change happening in our studentsThis weekend's message from our youth ministryNext Steps: Pray for the students and youth leaders of GPCInvite a student to GPC StudentsGet connected at grandpointchurch.comIf this episode encouraged you, take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God is at work in the next generation. 🌐 Connect With Us:  💻Website: grandpointchurch.com  📸Instagram: @grandpointchurch  📖Facebook: /grandpointchurch 📺YouTube: Grand Point Church #GrandPointChurch #WeekendMessages #YouthTakeover #YouthMinistry #StudentLeadership #Faith #Jesus #ChurchPodcast Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    40 min

  4. May 17

    More Than a Conqueror | Romans 8:1-30 | The Gospel

    Romans 8 is a chapter worth reading slowly — and this week's message gives you every reason to do exactly that. Pastor Lawrence walks through Romans 8:1-30, unpacking the two great promises that anchor the chapter: no condemnation at the start, and no separation at the end. Between those bookends is a rich portrait of the Holy Spirit's work in the life of a believer — giving life, transforming the mind, testifying to our identity as children of God, and even interceding in prayer when we don't have the words. This is a message about freedom that goes beyond forgiveness. It's about who you are, not just what you've been saved from. In this episode: The legal meaning of "condemnation" — and why it's been erased for those in ChristWhy the comma vs. period in Romans 8:1 changes everythingThe Holy Spirit's role in winning the war withinWhat "adoption" as a child of God actually means for how you liveRomans 8:28 and the redemption of regretKey Scriptures: Romans 8:1-30 | Romans 7:22-25 | John 3:17-18 | 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 | Philippians 4:8-9 Next Steps: If you want to take a next step in your faith, we'd love to connect with you. Visit us at www.grandpoint.churchNew to Grand Point? Find service times, locations, and ways to get involved at our websiteSubscribe to this podcast so you never miss a message from The Gospel seriesConnect with Grand Point Church:  🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church  📱 Instagram: @grandpointchurch  👍 Facebook: /grandpointchurch  ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    42 min

  5. May 10

    Why Do I Still Struggle With Sin? | The Gospel | Romans 7

    If you've ever felt the frustration of giving your life to Jesus and still losing the same battles — this episode is for you. In this week's message from The Gospel series, we open Romans 7 and sit with one of the most honest passages in all of Scripture. The Apostle Paul doesn't sugarcoat the Christian life. He describes it the way most of us actually experience it: a war between two natures — a desire to do good and a pull toward everything we're trying to leave behind. We talk about why the Law reveals sin but was never meant to fix it, what the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reveals about the battle inside every believer, and what it looks like to fight with the right weapons. We also land on the declaration that anchors it all: no matter how great the sin, God's grace is greater. 📖 Romans 7:1–25 | Galatians 5:17 | Colossians 3:9–10 In this episode: The law as a mirror — and why willpower isn't the answerTwo natures, one body — understanding the spiritual war withinWalking by the Spirit: what that actually looks likeActive repentance, spiritual armor, and mortifying sinWhy struggle is evidence of spiritual life, not spiritual failureNext Steps: Connect with someone at Grand Point Church if you'd like to talk more about faith, doubt, or starting a relationship with Jesus — reach out at www.grandpoint.churchJoin us for a weekend service — in person or onlineSubscribe to this podcast so you never miss a messageConnect with Grand Point Church: 🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church 📸 Instagram: @grandpointchurch 👍 Facebook: /grandpointchurch ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    32 min

  6. May 3

    Are You Really Free? | Romans 6:16–23 | The Gospel Series

    Everyone serves something — the question is who. In Romans 6:16–23, Paul uses the image of slavery to cut through the illusion of self-sufficiency and get honest about a truth we often avoid: there is no neutral ground. You're either moving toward life or toward death, and the master you choose makes all the difference. This week's message also answers three of the hardest questions people ask about faith: What does it mean to truly be saved? What does resurrection power actually look like in real life? And if you're lukewarm right now, can you lose your salvation? Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just starting to take faith seriously, this episode will meet you right where you are. Show Notes & Key Takeaways: Salvation isn't triggered by a prayer alone — it begins with repentance and surrenderResurrection power doesn't just forgive you; it transforms you (Romans 6:5)Everyone serves a master — approval, pleasure, power, control, or God"Dying to sin" means no longer premedidating, rationalizing, or normalizing itYour character is the collection of your choices — sow to the Spirit, reap a Christlike harvestKey Scriptures: Romans 6:15–23 | Matthew 7:21–22 | Romans 6:3–5 | Revelation 3:19 Next Steps: Examine your master. What are you most enslaved to right now — approval, pleasure, power, or control? Bring that honestly before God this week.Practice conviction, not condemnation. The next time you sin, resist the urge to rationalize or hide it. Own it, repent, and run back to grace.Take the next step in your faith. Visit www.grandpoint.church to find out about baptism, small groups, and ways to get connected.Connect with Grand Point Church:  🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church  📸 Instagram: @grandpointchurch  👍 Facebook: /grandpointchurch  ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church Enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — and leave a rating to help others find us! Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    43 min

  7. Apr 27

    Dead to Sin, Alive to God | Romans 6:1–14 | The Gospel

    If you've ever wondered why the Christian life can feel like a constant uphill battle — even after giving your life to Christ — this episode speaks directly to that struggle. Pastor Lawrence opens Romans 6:1–14 to show us that lasting transformation doesn't start with willpower. It starts with understanding what actually happened to you the moment you placed your faith in Jesus. Paul's message is urgent: you can't change your life if you don't know your identity. This episode unpacks the powerful "consider and present" framework from Romans 6, confronts the lies that keep believers stuck, and points to the grace that sets us free — not just from sin's penalty, but from sin's mastery. Show Notes & Key Takeaways: 1. Change will never happen if you don't know what happened when you became a Christian (Romans 6:1–10) Paul asks "don't you know?" three times — establishing that knowing the truth of your union with Christ is the non-negotiable starting point for transformation. 2. Change begins the moment you believe in the righteous identity God has declared over you (Romans 6:11) "Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." — Romans 6:11 This isn't wishful thinking. It's reckoning — choosing to believe what God declared even before you feel it. As with Abraham, belief comes first, and strength follows. 3. Change happens when you stop trying to make yourself better and offer yourself to the One who can make it happen (Romans 6:12–14) "Offer yourselves to God… as an instrument of righteousness." — Romans 6:13 Two movements: Consider (your new identity) + Present (your whole self to God). This is how transformation flows. Referenced in This Episode: J.I. Packer, Knowing GodRomans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 John 2:3Tony Evans illustration on identityChris Tiegreen on "life debt" and Romans 6:13Next Steps: Reflect on Romans 6:11 this week — write out the verse and read it each morningAsk yourself: Which negative narratives about your identity do you need to replace with what God has declared?Consider attending a weekend service at Grand Point Church or watching the full message onlineConnect with Grand Point Church: 🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church 📸 Instagram: @grandpointchurch 📘 Facebook: /grandpointchurch ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church Subscribe to Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a message. Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    45 min

  8. Apr 19

    What One Man Broke, One Man Fixed — Romans 5:12-21 | The Gospel

    In this week's message from The Gospel series, we work through Romans 5:12-21 — one of the most theologically dense and personally relevant passages Paul ever wrote. Two men. Two choices. Two consequences for all of humanity. The word "one" appears eleven times in this passage, and Paul means every repetition. One man brought death into the world; one man brought grace that overflows it. Adam and Christ both acted as representatives for the human race — and the difference between what they did is what the Gospel is made of. This message explores: Original sin and the uncomfortable logic of Adam as our representativeWhy Paul's "much more" of grace isn't just a recovery — it's an overflowThe first and second Adam, and what John's Gospel adds to Paul's argumentWhat it actually looks like to stop living from your old-humanity identityScripture References: Romans 5:12-21 | Genesis 2:15-17 | Genesis 3:1-2 | 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 | John 20 Next Steps: → Read Romans 5:12-21 this week and sit with the "much more" statements in verses 15 and 17. → Ask yourself: Am I living in Christ's new-humanity, or am I still defaulting to my old-humanity identity? → If you'd like to take a next step in your faith — connect with us at www.grandpoint.church Connect with Grand Point Church: 🌐 Website: www.grandpoint.church 📸 Instagram: @grandpointchurch 👍 Facebook: /grandpointchurch ▶️ YouTube: Grand Point Church Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextsteps Watch online on YouTube Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

    33 min
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