Grace Church Swansboro

Revelation 1:17-18 Main Point: Jesus is the Living One, the Lamb of God, and the only source of eternal life.  I.Jesus is the Living One – 1:17-18a. See also Revelation 22:13; Isaiah 44:6; John 1:1-4 II.Jesus is the Lamb of God – 1:18b. See also Romans 3:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 III.Jesus is the Only Source […] The post The Living One appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:25-29, The Priority of Poor Saints Main Point: It is the church’s responsibility to prioritize meeting the needs of Christ’s sheep.  I. The Needs of the Poor Saints – 15:25. II. The Answer for the Poor Saints – 15:26-29. See also Deut. 15:4, Deut 15:11; Matt 25:35-40, Matt 12:50, Matt 28:10; Romans 8:29; Hebrews […] The post The Priority of Poor Saints appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:22-24, Hindered & Helped Main Point: Our lives of following Christ are to be shaped by kingdom priorities which fuel gospel ambition to reach the lost. I. Paul’s life is shaped by kingdom priorities – 15:22. See also Matthew 6:33 “Make it your goal to seek God’s interests first …” James M. Boice II. […] The post Hindered & Helped appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: The church today needs recalibration to the great need, the glorious answer, and the gifted means of Christ’s Mission. “The longing of my heart is to make known my glorious redeemer to those who have never heard.” – William Chalmers Burns  I. The church needs recalibration to the great need! II. The church […] The post Recalibration Needed appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:19, Signs & Wonders & the Gospel Main Point: God sufficiently confirmed the gospel preached by the Apostles by the signs and wonders done through them.  I. History: A Brief History of Signs & Wonders. Three Major Periods. 1) the time of Moses & Joshua ~1525-1375 BC 2) the time of Elijah & Elisha […] The post Signs & Wonders & the Gospel appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:15-18 Main Point: God often uses unexpected people in unexpected ways to accomplish His purpose of redemption! I. An Unexpected Grace – 15:15-16.  See Philippians 3:3-5 II. An Unexpected Boast – 15:17-18.  See 1 Corinthians 1:31; Romans 1:5-6 Application The post God’s Surprising Grace appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:14 Main Point: Christ’s sacrifice ensures that His church is full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. I. Be certain that the church is full of goodness. See also Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 II. Be certain that the church is filled with all knowledge. See also 2 Peter 1:3-4; […] The post Full, Filled, and Able appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 15:8-13, Joy to the World Main Point: Christ came in fulfillment of God’s promises to bring the joy of His salvation to Jew and Gentile in one body.  I. Christ came to bring joy to the Jews – 15:8. See also Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:1-3; Romans 9:4-5 II. Christ came to bring joy […] The post Joy to the World! appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Exodus 12:8, Feeding on the Passover Lamb Main Point: The Lord’s Supper is the true and greater Passover meal where we feed on our Passover Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ.  I. The First Passover  II. The Last Passover III. The New Passover  See also 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16-18; WSC Q96 Application 1) […] The post Feeding on the Passover Lamb appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 15:1-7, Fight for Unity Main Point: Fight for the unity of the church by prioritizing pleasing God over pleasing self.  I. Fight for unity by not prioritizing pleasing self – 15:1-3  See Ephesians 4:1-3 II. Fight for unity by prioritizing pleasing God – 15:4-7.  See Philippians 2:1-11; 1 Peter 2:9 Application 1) Beware […] The post Fight for Unity appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 14:13-16, 20-23, Walking in Love Main Point: The strong must walk in love by being careful not to cause your brother or sister to stumble with your freedom.  I. The Faith of the Strong.  II. The Danger of the Strong. III. The Responsibility of the Strong.  See 1 Corinthians 8 Application 1) Keep […] The post Walking in Love appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 14:17-19 Main Point: Rejoice that the kingdom is here and rededicate yourself to following Christ by living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.  I. The Kingdom Defined – 14:17a.  II. The Kingdom Lived – 14:17b. “The Kingdom of God is God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule.” […] The post Kingdom Living appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 14:9-12 Main Point: Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord, Judge, and God in the flesh.  I. Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord – 14:9.  1 Cor. 15:1-4; Psalm 95:6; Philippians 2:8-11 II. Bow the Knee to Christ as Judge – 14:10-11. 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Matt. 7:3-5; Phil. 2:9-11 III. Bow the […] The post Every Knee Shall Bow appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Luke 9:23, No Ordinary Call Main Point: Follow Jesus by denying yourself and taking up your cross daily. I. Follow Jesus by denying yourself. II. Follow Jesus by daily taking up your cross. “When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer “Christ may be ‘received’ without creating any […] The post No Ordinary Call appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

 “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” – Micah 5:2 Sermon: Matthew 2:13-18, No Ordinary Reaction Main Point: Beware lest there be […] The post No Ordinary Reaction appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Matthew 2:1-12 Main Point: Examine your heart. How much is Christ worth to you? The post No Ordinary Worth appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Luke 2:8-14, No Ordinary Announcement Main Point: Embrace the good news of the birth of your Savior, and live in the great joy He has provided! I. An Ordinary Audience – 2:8.  Psalm 138:6, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 II. An Extraordinary Announcement – 2:9-12. Micah 5:2, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 2:7-9, Isaiah 42:1,4, Isaiah 9:2 Alfred […] The post No Ordinary Announcement appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Luke 1:26-38, No Ordinary Child Main Point: Jesus was no ordinary child because of His mission, greatness, and purity. I. No Ordinary Child Because of His Mission – 1:31.  “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21 II. […] The post No Ordinary Child appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 14:7-8 Main Point: Christian, your life is not your own; you belong to Jesus, so glorify Him in both your life and death. I. Your life is not your own – 14:7.  For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself – Romans 14:7 (NASB) Or do you […] The post Whose Are You? appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 14:5-6 “Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, waiting in his courts today; Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest: Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest.” – John Newton (speaking of the Lord’s Day) […] The post The Lord’s Day? appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.