Grace Chapel Castle Rock Sermons

What do we do when a relationship gets broken... and we can't seem to fix it? Relationships can be rich, but they can also be hard and messy. Christmas can be an especially hard season if you're hurting over a broken or strained relationship. Today we'll discover some very practical ways we can navigate a broken or failed relationship.

How much would you pay to have greater peace?
The next time you encounter stress at work.
The next time your kids trigger you to overreact.
The next time you suffer a loss or heartbreak.
What would you give to have peace in those times?
For many of us, we spend lots of time and money to find a sense of inner peace.
Today we'll discover the source of lasting peace and two practical ways to move toward it each day.

Anyone with a strong inner critic out there?
You don't have to be told you messed up. You figured that out long before anyone else.
You don't have to be scolded or chastised. You're far harder on yourself than anyone else could be.
If you have a strong inner critic, you have the ability to replay your flaws and mistakes over and over and over.
Your inner critic works to keep you depressed and anxious.
But what if that wasn't the path Jesus wanted for you?
What if Jesus has something better?
Today we're starting our Advent series. We'll discover 5 things that can grow our peace during this holiday season.

How do you find a healthy church?
How do you help create a healthy church?
If we've been part of a church for very long, we've all had our ups and downs. We've seen good and bad.
The church remains God's "Plan A" for reaching a broken world.
Today we'll discover two red flags of an unhealthy church and ways we can help our own churches grow healthier.
I love the fact that people are joining GC from a lot of different places, but long-term the only way to fulfill God's purpose for your life is to physically attend and serve with a local church near you.

The single biggest issue I've faced in my own life...
The single biggest issue I've watched others struggle with through years of counseling...
The single biggest issue that keeps most people from reaching their potential...
The single biggest issue is the fear of man.
The fear of man leads to misery, anxiety, self-doubt, insecurity, and a host of other toxic traits.
We cannot follow God and fear man.
Today we'll discover an important choice the early apostles made that gave them power over this fear.
And we'll learn how to make that same choice in our lives

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
If only that were true!
Neuroscience has discovered that rejection can actually cause the brain to activate the same pain centers that respond to physical pain.
Rejection literally hurts. It can lead to anger, mistrust, withdrawal, and deep wounds. But there is healing. And there is power.
If you've dealt with rejection or disapproval from others, you're not alone.
Today we'll discover how to rise above rejection and not let it hold us back.

How do we lead someone to faith in Jesus?
CAN we lead someone to faith in Jesus?
Most of us want to help others experience hope and life in Jesus, but we can struggle with seeing it actually happen.
Today we'll discover the two primary means God uses to draw someone to Himself, and the role that we can play in the process.

Today we'll be back in Acts looking at how to care for our souls.
Most of the biggest problems we'll ever face will be caused by something broken inside us.
Today we'll discover how to care for our soul in a way that is Jesus-centered.

Guest speaker, Adam Holz from Focus on the Family, shares with us insight on how to help cultivate a disciple's heart with our entertainment choices.