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Messages 2025
Explore every 2025 sermon from Grace Community Church. Browse each series, watch messages directly on this page, and revisit what God is speaking to our church throughout the year.
Past Series
LOVE—God and Sinners Reconciled
Week four of Advent. There is no truer message of Christmas than this—that God loved the world (including YOU) so much that Jesus came so that all of us could be put into right relationship with God.
This is such good news!
Gwendolyn Lau
December 21, 2025
JOY—Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Week three of Advent focuses on JOY. What greater joy than knowing that the Light of the World came into the world? The world saw a baby in Bethlehem. All the heavens knew his truest identity! We were left to discover for ourselves who Jesus would be. Who is Jesus to you?
Gwendolyn Lau
December 14, 2026
Peace
Veiled in Flesh the Godhead See
Charles Wesley wrote over 6,500 hymns over his lifetime! He took the truths of Scripture and put them into forms that were easily memorized in song. What does it look like to “see” God in the body of the baby Jesus?
Gwendolyn Lau
December 7, 2025
HOPE- Hark how all the welkin rings!
Advent is a season of preparation before Christmas. Believers around the world and throughout time have used these 4 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to focus on the significance and implications of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. This week is about HOPE as we explore the first verse of Charles Wesley’s famous Christmas hymn.
Gwendolyn Lau
November 30, 2025
Choosing Joy: Philippians 4
The fight for joy in a hurting world can feel exhausting. Paul knew this first-hand. What does it look like to choose joy when you’re tired?
Gwendolyn Lau
November 23, 2025
Choosing Joy: Philippians 3
Feeling alone and isolated in prison, still Paul found ways to thank God with a glad heart. What does it look like to choose joy when you’re lonely?
Gwendolyn Lau
November 16, 2025
Choosing Joy: Philippians 2
Facing scary circumstances and gross injustices, Paul continues to challenge the Philippians to have the same humble attitude of Jesus Christ. What does it look like to choose joy when you’re angry?
Gwendolyn Lau
November 9, 2025
Choosing Joy: Intro and Philippians 1
Paul writes this letter to encourage the young church of Jesus followers in Philippi through some very real challenges. He wants them to know he is praying for their character as well as for their faith, for their relationships with one another as well as theirs with God. What does it look like to choose joy when you’re hungry?
Gwendolyn Lau
November 2, 2025
Who Dat? It's Paul!:
His 3rd Missionary Journey and Death
Luke, the author of Paul’s historical account, was concerned with Paul’s efforts to get the gospel to Rome more than telling a biography of Paul. There are accounts however within early church history that tell of Paul’s release from Roman prison, continuing to disciple and care for growing churches before he was rearrested and put to death under emperor Nero. Let’s finish the story knowing that Paul’s “end” was just another beginning!
Gwendolyn Lau
October 26, 2025
Who Dat? It's Paul!:
His 1st and 2nd Missionary Journeys
Explore with us as we dive into Paul's journeys, his courage to take the good news to all people and the folks be brought along.
Gwendolyn Lau
October 19, 2025
Preparing for Ministry and Paul’s First Journey
Few New Testament folks have been more influential and compelling than Paul, the apostle. The beginning of his ministry he partnered with others sharing the gospel to make an impact. He also spent time waiting… Would you consider what “waiting well” might look like for you? That there’s a method to God’s timing and then pray for God to show it to you then DO IT?
Gwendolyn Lau
October 12, 2025
Who Dat? It's Paul!: The Life and Influence of the Apostle Paul
No New Testament character, apart from Jesus, has had more influence on the Bible, the church (Big "C" and little "c") and what it means to follow Jesus in real life. This four-week study will look at the narrative of Paul as well as his writings, theology and powerful legacy. What can we learn from one who went from persecuting those who disagreed with him to serving them with his very life in the name of Jesus Christ? Won't you join us?
Gwendolyn Lau
October 5, 2025
Bible Study Methods: P (Prayer—Living it out)
Revisiting those same four passages this week, we will look at praying the words of Scripture according to the character, the will, and the timing of God. May God’s Spirit move in and through us with courage and determination, with love and overflowing joy, to apply what (and WHOM) we have been discovering within the pages of Christianity’s holy Scripture.
Gwendolyn Lau
September 28, 2025
Bible Study Methods: O (Observations—Noticing)
Selecting a passage from Hebrew history and another from Hebrew wisdom literature, one from a gospel account and another from a letter to the early church, we will begin to apply some of our tools—the first being, Observation. What do we notice when we read these passages prayerfully, purposefully, thoughtfully, repeatedly and reflectively?
Gwendolyn Lau
September 14, 2025
Bible Study Methods: S (Scripture—Genre)
It’s true that some Scripture is “easier” to read than other parts. This is because some biblical literature is more universal in theme and others are more deeply rooted in their historical and cultural contexts—often more difficult for modern readers to access. When you have the right tools, not only CAN you engage Scripture in ways that are transformative and beautiful, you can do so with increasing theological depth and ability.
Gwendolyn Lau
September 7, 2025
What is this? The Bible: Transmission and Translations of the Bible
The Holy Spirit directed the inspiration and preservation of the Scriptures to last as “true” up to now. The Holy Spirit has worked within prayerful translators to create Bibles in nearly every language. And yet, we don’t have any of the original “autographs” and so many people were burned at the stake as heretics for attempting to translate the Bible into languages the common person could understand! With so many English options, where do we even begin? Let’s find out together!
Gwendolyn Lau
August 31, 2025
What is this? The Bible: Canonicity and Debated Books
What were the determining factors that decided which books made it into the Bible and which ones didn’t? Should we be afraid of the ones that didn’t make it? By all means, no! Can we read them and be okay? Absolutely! What if we like what we read in them? Great! Let’s look at these rules for inclusion, and exclusion, and (hopefully) discover that what we have as our Bible today is enough for the purpose of knowing a revealed God and how to live in right relationship with Him and others.
Gwendolyn Lau
August 24, 2025
What is this? The Bible: Revelation, Inspiration and Illumination
God always goes first- especially with the Bible. Revelation is God’s letting mankind know who He is and what He values through general circumstances and the spoken, written and living Word. Inspiration is how that revelation gets recorded and Illumination is how the Holy Spirit enables us to understand, engage and apply the principles of Scripture to our daily lives.
Gwendolyn Lau
August 17, 2025
Pray IN the power of the Holy Spirit
Why do we pray? How do we even know what to pray? If God the Father already knows everything, why even bother? Is God still good if he doesn’t answer our prayers in ways we perceive as good? What role does our personal faith play in answering prayer? Let’s explore the mechanics and mysteries of Christian prayer.
Gwendolyn Lau
August 10, 2025
Pray THROUGH the Son -TO, THROUGH, and IN the Power of Prepositions of Christian Prayer
The people of God used to have to rely on the repeated system of sacrifices and the mediation of the High Priest to approach the presence of God. Because of Jesus, we have direct access not only into the Father’s presence today, but we get to enter as adopted and beloved children!
Gwendolyn Lau
August 3, 2025
Pray TO the Father - To, Through, In and Of... Prepositions of Christian Prayer
The example of the people of God has always been to pray to God the Father. But why? Can we pray to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit specifically? What relationship to the three Persons of the Trinity have and how does that relationship intersect and influence our prayer lives?
Gwendolyn Lau
July 27, 2025
Today was our FIRST Child Dedication!
Today was a very special day….our FIRST Child Dedication.
What a joy and privilege to come alongside these families as they commit to raising their little ones in faith and love in Jesus. It’s a beautiful reminder of the community we’re building together. Rooted in God’s grace and overflowing with hope for the next generation.
Gwendolyn Lau
July 20, 2025
"As I have loved you." Faith rooted in the letters of John: 3 John
3rd John, the shortest “book” of the Bible, offers a test case for the arguments John’s previously made in 1st and 2nd John. There’s one example to avoid and one to follow when it comes to living out our faith in the context of community.
Gwendolyn Lau
July 13, 2025
"As I have loved you." Faith rooted in the letters of John: 2 John
This week Gwen went over 2 John, and how to root our faith in it.
Gwendolyn Lau
July 6, 2025
“As I have loved you.” Faith rooted in the Letters of John: 1 John 3-4
John, The Son of Thunder, is making BIG claims that point to the connection between belonging to God and loving others. HEAD: Believe that God is LOVE HEART: Believe that WE are loved by God HANDS: Gives us the freedom and opportunity to SHARE that love with others
Gwendolyn Lau
June 22, 2025
“As I have loved you.” Faith rooted in the Letters of John.
Jesus Christ entered history as a human to begin the “redemption” of ALL that was broken with the world. He defeated the greatest enemy, death, at the cross-- the foundation of our Christian hope. Through the Spirit (AND THROUGH US), God is making right what has gone wrong and will one day, when Jesus Christ returns, completely restore it to the way it was intended to be.
Gwendolyn Lau
June 15, 2025
Faith rooted in the Letters of John- Introduction
“As I have loved you.” Faith rooted in the Letters of John. 1 John 1:1-10
Gwendolyn Lau
June 8, 2025
"10 and 2" Road Tripping God's Way
Collin Packer, the Director of Strategic Development at LTR Ministries, joined us in our series, "10 and 2" Road Tripping God's Way. He shares on ''Seeing Clearly" and his prayer of "God help me see this city like you see this city."
Collin Packer
June 1, 2025
"10 and 2" Road Tripping God's Way
Charles Kiser
May 18, 2025
Mother's Day
“Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:15-16 NLT We are dearly loved by God… our name is written in the palm of his hands.
Gwendolyn Lau
May 11, 2025
"10 and 2" Road Tripping God's Way
Paradox & Silence. Psalm 19:1-4. “1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” — Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV).
Brett Tilford
May 4, 2025
"10 and 2" Road Tripping God's Way
Love God, Love THE Other. Our love of the other proves God's love for the WORLD. "For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death."(Eph. 2:14-16, NLT)
Markus Lloyd
April 27, 2025
Easter- The "Good News" is actually GREAT
Why is it called "Good News"? Romans 10: 9-13 "If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."
Gwendolyn Lau
April 20, 2025
Art Speaks- Modern
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is: Work- Worship- Worth. of the sermon goes here.
Gwendolyn Lau
April 13, 2025
Art Speaks-Impressionist
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is: Work- Worship- Worth.
Gwendolyn Lau
April 6, 2025
Art Speaks-Baroque
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is: Work- Worship- Worth. description of the sermon goes here.
Gwendolyn Lau
March 30, 2025
Art Speaks - Renaissance
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is:
Work
Worship
Worth
Genesis 1:27
1 Corinthians 10:31
Gwendolyn Lau
March 23, 2025
Art Speaks - Medieval
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is:
Work
Worship
Worth
Genesis 1:27
1 Corinthians 10:31
Gwendolyn Lau
March 23, 2025
Art Speaks - Ancient
How art throughout history shows God. 1. Imago Dei: Latin for “the image of god” that is found in the heart, soul, mind and strength of humanity. 2. “Shared attributes” of god: meant to draw ourselves and others closer to god in love. 3. The human condition is the experience of being pulled between two worlds...and our response to this pull. 4. The purpose of art is:
Work
Worship
Worth
Genesis 1:27
1 Corinthians 10:31
Gwendolyn Lau
March 16, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 9
This week, our guest speaker Tanner ended our series "Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:9.
Gwendolyn Lau
March 9, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 8
This week, our guest speaker Eric continued our series "Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:9. Main Ideas: 1. We tend to have an "Us vs Them mentality." 2. Being a peacemaker means surrendering some rights, nationality, fanaticism, and more. 3. Hope as a basis means having Christ as a standard. 4. Being a peacemaker happens in AND outside of a church's walls.
Gwendolyn Lau
February 23, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 7
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:8.
Main Ideas: 1. Being pure in heart is not about conforming; rather, it is about having a cleansed and focused heart.
2. Blessed are those who desire the Kingdom of God, for they shall see God.
3. To see God means knowing God and his creations are real and good.
4. Pure hearts take time and confidence.
Gwendolyn Lau
February 16, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 6
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:7. Main Ideas:
1. We are all in need of mercy, both from God and others.
2. We can never "out-mercy" God.
3. Someone has to pay the price for forgiveness/mercy, which was Jesus.
Gwendolyn Lau
February 9, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 5
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:6. Main Ideas:
1. We are called to bring justice for ALL.
2. Seeking justice is often uncomfortable, but it builds us up.
Tanner Shumake
February 2, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 4
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:5. Main Ideas:
1. The response of the disciples is an act of obedience, not a confession of faith in Jesus.
2. He is the Mediator, not only between God and man, but between man and man, between man and reality.
3. Judgement is the forbidden objectivization of the other person which destroys single-minded love. I am not forbidden to have my own thoughts about the other person, to realize his shortcomings, but only to the extent that it offers to me an occasion for forgiveness and unconditional love, as Jesus proves to me.
Eric Samaniego
January 26, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 3
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:4. Main Ideas: 1. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." 2. We are called to mourn for ourselves, others, and the world. 3. Left unchecked, sadness harms. Grief is hard work. Mourning can lead to growth.
Gwendolyn Lau
January 19, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 2
"Red Letter Love" with an entry on Matthew 5:3. Main Ideas:
1. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
2. Jesus wants our trust.
3. Do not romanticize suffering; God wants us to trust Him in hard times, but doesn't want bad times for us.
Gwendolyn Lau
January 12, 2025
Red Letter Love Week 1
"Red Letter Love" with a guest speaker, Eric! Join us as we learn what the beatitudes mean for our relationships with Jesus. Main Ideas: 1. “Blessedness” is based on relationship with Jesus and not on circumstances.
2. Living out the Beatitudes is a life-long process where we get gradually better vs. “master” them.
3. You will NEVER be more worthy of love than you currently are! You are ALREADY blessed and loved!
4. The difference between building on ROCK or SAND is application. (Matt 7:24-29)
Gwendolyn Lau
January 5, 2025