In this powerful exploration of grace, we're reminded of our inherent sinful nature and the profound consequences of sin, starting with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The story of humanity's fall isn't just ancient history—it's a mirror reflecting our own struggles with sin and separation from God. But amidst this sobering reality, we encounter the astounding grace of our holy God.
Join us in the final installment of Pastor Chris' series about becoming more faithful in the Lord through understanding different aspects of His grace.
11 May 2025
Grow In Grace Episode 3, Pastor Chris Sherwood
In this insightful exploration of God's sovereignty, we delve into the book of Job to uncover profound truths about our relationship with the Divine. Job's story isn't just about suffering, but about recognizing God's ultimate authority and our place in His grand design. As we journey through Job's transformation from knowing God conceptually to experiencing Him as reality, we're challenged to examine our own understanding. Do we truly grasp God's sovereignty, or do we try to mold Him to fit our expectations? This message invites us to approach God with genuine humility, acknowledging that His ways are beyond our comprehension. It's a call to trust in His goodness, even when we don't understand His methods. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to shift from viewing God as a concept to embracing Him as the most real presence in our lives, shaping our faith and actions accordingly.
4 May 2025
Grow In Grace Intro Part 2, Pastor Chris Sherwood
In this powerful exploration of God's wrath, we're challenged to confront an often misunderstood aspect of His nature. The message delves into Isaiah 13, revealing how God's anger towards sin isn't a contradiction of His love, but a manifestation of it. We're reminded that God's wrath is a response to the destructive nature of sin, which separates us from Him and causes pain. This perspective invites us to see God's anger not as arbitrary or cruel, but as an expression of His holiness and desire for relationship with us. The parallel drawn between God's wrath in the Old Testament and Jesus' righteous anger in the New Testament is particularly striking, showing us that this aspect of God's character remains consistent. As we reflect on this, we're called to approach our own sin with a holy anger, turning to Christ for forgiveness and transformation. This message ultimately leads us to a deeper appreciation of the cross, where God's wrath and love meet in perfect harmony, offering us grace beyond measure.
27 Apr 2025
Introduction, Pastor Chris Sherwood
In this powerful exploration of grace, we're reminded of our inherent sinful nature and the profound consequences of sin, starting with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The story of humanity's fall isn't just ancient history—it's a mirror reflecting our own struggles with sin and separation from God. But amidst this sobering reality, we encounter the astounding grace of our holy God. His holiness isn't just about being sinless; it's about being completely and purely God in every aspect. This divine perfection makes our reconciliation with Him seem impossible, yet through Christ, the impossible becomes reality. We're challenged to see grace not as a simple forgiveness, but as a complete rebirth—a miraculous transformation that remakes us in God's image. This message invites us to marvel at the depth of God's love and to embrace the new life offered through faith in Jesus Christ.
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