Grace Community Church: Painted Post, Corning

The message emphasizes that, despite their failures and shortcomings, individuals like Peter, Paul, and John Mark were used by God for honorable purposes, emphasizing the idea that one's past mistakes should not hinder them from being vessels for God's work. It encourages confession, repentance, and acceptance of God's forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the ability to be set apart for good works.

Emphasizing the significance of Israel in biblical prophecies, the miracles surrounding its existence, and predictions about future events, including the return of Jesus Christ. It also encourages a deepening relationship with God, being prepared for the return of Christ, and engaging actively in life while following Jesus closely.

Join us as we begin focusing on the significance of Israel in a prophetic context, the challenges it faces, and the belief in God's faithfulness to the people of Israel.

This message emphasizes the dangers of disconnecting the understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit from the anchor of God's word and the need for a balanced approach that combines both Spirit and Truth in the Christian faith.

The text warns about untethering the Holy Spirit from the truth and provides three signs of this: 1) Focusing more on the Spirit than on Jesus, 2) Making the Spirit's work about emotion rather than mission, and 3) Being preoccupied with constantly seeking "new" spiritual experiences, emphasizing the need for a balanced and grounded approach to the Holy Spirit's guidance in Christian faith.

Dale Ingraham will be our guest speaker this Sunday. The title of his message is The Wrath of God and his passages will be Rom. 1:16-23 and 2:4-10.

Sowing to the Spirit involves recognizing the principle of reaping what you sow, where sowing to the Spirit through acts of goodness, love, and the use of spiritual gifts brings about a harvest of eternal life and positive impact on others, while sowing to the flesh results in corruption and decay in one's life.

The sermon by Allen Snapp at Grace Community Church on October 8, 2023, emphasizes the importance of both the Holy Spirit and the Truth (the Bible) in the Christian faith, highlighting that we need both for spiritual life, salvation, fulfilling the church's mission, and discernment in our walk with God.

Grace Community Church's 20th anniversary message, delivered by Allen Snapp, celebrated God's enduring faithfulness and emphasized the church's commitment to deepening faith, community, and service in the years to come.

Using the story of David and Saul from 2 Samuel 1 to emphasize the importance of refusing to embrace permanent victimhood, honoring those who have wronged us, and putting others in the best light possible, ultimately highlighting the transformation from victim to victor through faith and grace.

Discovering hope and salvation amidst a life headed for destruction.

The message centers on the story of David's resilience in the face of devastating loss, emphasizing his journey of mourning, finding strength in God, seeking divine guidance, and ultimately fighting to recover what was taken from him.

When dealing with an abusive leader, don't retaliate, treat them with love, create distance, speak truth respectfully but firmly, distrust words without consistent actions, and trust God for justice.

David's journey through the wilderness teaches him to trust God in loneliness, homelessness, and cruelty. It shapes him into a man after God's heart, emphasizing the importance of relying on Jesus as our refuge. The wilderness serves as a transformative experience to mold us into who God intends us to be.

Explore the loyal bond between Jonathan and David, their sacrificial friendship built on character, loyalty, and truthful communication.

Jonathan and David develop a deep friendship based on character and faith in God. Their friendship withstands adversity, as Jonathan remains loyal to David when he is in danger. The importance of true, loyal friendships and loving one another as Jesus commanded is emphasized.

Saul's jealousy torments him as David succeeds. Saul plots to kill David, leading to his own downfall. The story underscores the destructive power of jealousy and the importance of God's favor.

The story of David and Goliath teaches us that Jesus is our champion who defeated sin and death. We can learn from David's example to face our own giants with faith, run towards them instead of away, and use the weapons God has already given us. The battle is the Lord's, and with Him, we are more than conquerors.