Weekly Services of Grace Family Church, located in Vinton , VA
"Celebrate the New Year with the revelation of our Happy God! In Lesson 8, we explore 1 Corinthians 13, uncovering God's patient, kind, and not easily angered nature. Discover the freedom in knowing His love keeps no record of wrongs. As we enter 2024, let's embrace a joy-filled journey with a God who delights in blessing us abundantly, making this year a testament to His boundless, ecstatic love!"
Today's sermon underscores the truth of physical healing in remembering Jesus, as revealed in Isaiah 53:4-5. We explore 8 reasons supporting God's will for a sickness-free life. Focusing on Communion (Luke 22:14-20), we discover the profound significance of Jesus' broken body for both spiritual and physical healing, urging us to partake with gratitude for the healing found in remembrance.
I. Introduction
A. Reference to I Corinthians 12:1 emphasizing the importance of understanding spiritual matters.
B. Focus on "The Anointing":
1. Drawing from Isaiah 10:27, the anointing is highlighted as a force that destroys yokes in our lives.
2. Emphasis on God's movement in our lives being accompanied by the anointing.
3. The anointing is described as the manifest presence of God, designed to bring godly change.
II. Jesus Was Anointed
A. Discussion on Jesus being anointed:
1. Reference to John 1:1, emphasizing Jesus as God.
2. Matthew 3:13-16 describes Jesus' baptism and anointing.
3. Exploring the need for Jesus to be anointed, referring to Philippians 2:7 where Jesus operated as a man anointed by the Holy Ghost.
B. Purpose of Jesus' anointing:
1. Citing Acts 10:38, Peter's teaching on Jesus doing good, healing, and delivering the oppressed of the devil.
2. Reference to Luke 4:18, outlining Jesus' anointing to preach, heal, deliver, recover, and liberate.
III. You Are Anointed
A. Affirmation of believers being anointed:
1. Connecting believers to the same Spirit as Jesus (I John 2:27).
2. Highlighting the power of the Holy Spirit, referencing Romans 8:11 and 1 John 4:4.
B. Encouragement to bring godly change:
1. Drawing parallels between the believer's anointing and Jesus' purpose (Luke 4:18).
2. Reference to Mark 16:17, emphasizing believers' ability to manifest signs.
3. Urging believers not to neglect their spiritual gifts, citing passages like 1 Timothy 4:14-16 and 2 Timothy 1:6.
IV. Faith Activates the Power
A. Examples of faith activating power:
1. Referring to Luke 5:17, where the power was present, but healing occurred due to the faith of those present.
2. Illustrating the importance of faith with the story in Mark 5:25-34, where the crowd wasn't healed, but an individual was healed through her faith.
B. Emphasis on the church's role in teaching faith in the Name, the Spirit, and Love.
Pastor Doug McGhee's sermon underscores the transformative power of the anointing, rooted in the biblical foundation of Jesus' anointing and its extension to believers. The message challenges individuals to recognize their anointing, encouraging them to bring positive change through faith in the power of God.
In this lesson, we delve into the profound concept of God's patience as a manifestation of His love. Exploring key scriptures, we unravel the misconception that patience implies tolerance for injustice. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between God's wrath and His enduring love, discovering how understanding His patience transforms our lives and empowers us to reflect His love in our interactions with others.
Pastor Tommy passionately shares the heart of God in today's episode, "Jesus our Healer: God is a Good God!" Drawing from Psalms 145:8-9, he emphasizes God's compassionate and merciful nature. Unveiling the truth that God corrects through His Word and Spirit, not sickness, Pastor Tommy assures us of God's healing provision. Tune in to grasp the promise that those who seek God lack no good thing, including healing. Join the journey as Pastor Tommy explores the profound goodness of God, bringing restoration and wholeness to every listener's life.
Join us in this compelling podcast episode, as Pastor Tommy explores the profound message of love based on 1 John 4:7-10. Delve into the transformative power of understanding God's character and its direct connection to our ability to love others.
Discover how to go beyond mere actions and embrace the idea of "being perfect" as your heavenly Father is perfect. Pastor Tommy challenges our perceptions of God's character, asking if we've truly embraced a biblical image of Him.
Through this series, you'll gain a deeper understanding of love, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. It's a call to allow God's love to flow through us, becoming living embodiments of love itself.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the biblical image of God and its profound impact on your capacity to love. Experience and share the extraordinary gift of love that God offers. Tune in and embark on a journey to "BE LOVE."
In this episode, we delve into the profound and timeless message of Jesus as our Passover Lamb and Standard for Healing. We begin by understanding the significance of Old Testament rituals and ceremonies, which were divinely designed to foreshadow the eternal blessings that Jesus would bring into our lives.
We unravel the concept of Jesus as our Passover Lamb, connecting the Old Testament Passover ritual to its significance in our Christian faith. This ritual, including the application of blood and the consumption of the lamb's flesh, served as a temporary fix for the Israelites, pointing to the permanent and comprehensive healing that Jesus offers. We emphasize that Jesus fulfills the symbolism of the Passover Lamb, removing our sin and offering healing once and for all.
The sermon takes a deeper turn as we narrate the incident from Numbers 21, where venomous snakes afflicted the Israelites, leading to a profound revelation. We highlight God's instruction to Moses to create a brass serpent on a pole, a symbol of healing and forgiveness of sins when looked upon with faith. We seamlessly connect this symbol to Jesus, explaining how, when lifted up, Jesus offers not only eternal life but ongoing healing to all who steadfastly focus on His sacrifice.
In the conclusion of this compelling episode, we leave listeners with a clear and powerful message: Healing is undoubtedly the will of God for us today. We tie the two major points together, emphasizing that through His sacrifice, we are healed from our transgressions, and deliver a message of hope and faith to our congregation and to all those listening.
Join us for this thought-provoking episode as we uncover the profound significance of Jesus as our Passover Lamb and the Standard for Healing. You'll gain a deeper understanding of God's eternal plan for your health and well-being, and be inspired to embrace the healing that Jesus offers. Don't miss this transformative episode that is sure to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and faith in God's healing power.
In a world that often judges and condemns, we are called to be different. Love is not about passing judgment but showing mercy and forgiveness. Let's follow the example of Jesus, who said, 'Neither do I condemn thee.' This non-judgmental love is a message of acquittal, not judgment. As we embrace this love, we become beacons of light in a dark world, and we open our hearts to receive the same mercy we extend to others.
