Being in Covenant Together
by Ben Talmadge on August 7th, 2024
Every member at Grace Church is connected through a church covenant that we agree to when we become a member. From time to time it is important for us to review this covenant as a way to assess our personal commitment to each other before the Lord. Below is a link to our church covenant, followed by some questions that may be helpful in personal evaluation.Grace Church Covenant for Members – you w... Read More
Why do we Sing?
by Leslie Hoyle on August 7th, 2024
Why worship through singing? Maybe you aren’t into music, you have trouble finding the right notes, or music just doesn’t feel like worship to you. So, why should you sing? Why can’t we just say our praise to God?Sing praise to God, sing praise! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! (Ps 47:6)Not only does Scripture command us to sing, but singing is mentioned alongside God the Father, the Son (M... Read More
Being Sound in our Doctrine
by Ben Talmadge on August 7th, 2024
This past Sunday we looked at five big categories of biblical doctrine, along with an erroneous belief about each one that is growing in popularity. Below I have listed each category, along with some additional scripture passages that help us know what to believe from the Bible.1. Doctrine of Scripture: though many now assert that the Bible cannot be trusted, the Bible itself claims to be God’s wo... Read More
What the Bible says about the Bible
by Ben Talmadge on August 7th, 2024
Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know! Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. Proverbs... Read More
Praying for One Another
by Ben Talmadge on August 7th, 2024
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” – Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)One of the things I try to remember each week when I come into our time of corporate worship is that every person is coming in dealing with something. No one comes to church unaffected by the circumstances of the past week. It could be a disappo... Read More
Being Bored in Church
by Ben Talmadge on August 7th, 2024
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been bored at church. Though we may not want to confess to this, it is universally true. There are aspects of corporate worship at times that are not exactly “fun,” at least not in the way that watching a football game or going to a theme park are. If corporate worship is supposed to be one of the experiences on this earth that most prepares us for eternity, why is it du... Read More