Grace Community Church: Painted Post, Corning

This message from Psalm 145 highlights the “secret power of praise,” showing how daily worship lifts us above discouragement, shapes a buoyant life of faith, and proclaims God’s greatness, works, and goodness across generations.

This message emphasizes that the ultimate proof and power of a true church is not found in doctrine, programs, or appearances, but in sacrificial, Christlike love for one another, which makes Jesus visible to the world.

This message encourages believers to overcome fear by cultivating unwavering confidence in God’s presence, power, and goodness, focusing on Him as their stronghold and the “one thing” that steadies their hearts.

Psalm 27

"Friends, Fiends, and Finishing Well" is a message from Romans 16 that emphasizes the importance of valuing godly friendships, discerning and avoiding divisive people, and trusting God’s strength and grace to help us finish the race of faith well.

Rescuing Ambition is about redeeming our drive for purpose by aligning it with God's mission—seeking not self-glory, but Christ’s glory—so that our lives, relationships, and efforts build on the foundation of Jesus in meaningful, selfless, and Spirit-empowered ways.

“Unity that Harmonizes for the Glory of God” is a call for believers to lovingly accept one another—despite differences in non-essential matters—by bearing with the weak, building each other up, and reflecting Christ’s selfless love, so that through Spirit-empowered harmony, the church may glorify God and draw the world to praise Him.

The blessed life, as described in Psalm 1, is a life rooted in delighting in God's Word, avoiding ungodly influences, and trusting in Christ’s righteousness, producing lasting fruit and prosperity that endures beyond life's fleeting snapshots into the eternal panorama of God's favor.

Paul addresses tensions in the church over matters of conscience, emphasizing the importance of welcoming those with differing views. He distinguishes between strong and weak consciences, highlighting the need for mutual respect and understanding. Ultimately, believers should strive to glorify God in their actions, recognizing that they stand or fall before Him.

Paul emphasizes the importance of fulfilling our obligations, including paying taxes and bills, and showing respect and honor to others. He highlights that while debt should be approached with caution, the debt of loving one another is never settled. This love, a gift from God, should be paid forward through our actions, fulfilling the law and expressing God’s unconditional love to others.

God’s sovereignty extends to all authorities, including political leaders, as they are established by Him. Christians are called to submit to these authorities, recognizing them as God’s servants, even in imperfect or oppressive regimes. This submission is not a passive acceptance but a call to live out one’s faith, countering evil with good and going above and beyond what is required. Christians should obey authorities unless it conflicts with their conscience and God’s commands. While rebellion is not God’s way, Christians can respectfully resist evil and advocate for justice through peaceful means like voting, protesting, and running for office. Ultimately, Christians should strive to be good citizens and witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Peter confronts the crowd about their guilt in crucifying Jesus, emphasizing that God raised him from the dead. He highlights that time, good works, and minimizing guilt cannot remove it. Repentance and baptism in Jesus’ name are the path to forgiveness and the Holy Spirit, cleansing us of all sin.

Genuine love, as taught in Romans 12, is authentic, generous, empathetic, humble, and persistent in doing good—even in the face of conflict—leading to healthy, God-honoring relationships.

A call to wholehearted, fervent service to the Lord that flows from genuine love, strengthened by enduring hope, patient perseverance, and constant prayer—even in the face of trials.

In view of God’s mercy, genuine love—rooted in the Spirit and expressed through moral clarity, affection, honor, and action—rejects evil, clings to good, and seeks the best for others by standing firm for righteousness and embodying Christlike compassion.

Living with a view of God’s mercy means daily orienting our lives toward the transforming power of Christ’s love, offering ourselves fully to Him in worship—not out of fear or legalism, but in grateful response to His unshakable grace.

“Life That Can’t Be Killed” proclaims the victorious hope of the resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15, celebrating Jesus’ defeat of death and the promise of imperishable, glorified bodies for all who trust in Him.

This message explores the profound intersection where God’s redemptive plan to save humanity through Jesus' death met and triumphed over the darkest and most evil intentions of man, showing that even the devil’s schemes can be used to fulfill God’s sovereign and loving purposes.

“In Search of a Meaningful Life” explores Solomon’s honest and often painful quest in Ecclesiastes to find lasting meaning in a world that feels like vapor—ultimately discovering that true purpose isn’t found “under the sun,” but in remembering and revering God, who gives eternal significance to our fleeting lives.