Grace Baptist Church

09/07/2026

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Who gets tired emotionally, physically, or even spiritually? Every last one of us at some point. We find different ways to cope with our tiredness. Some of them work and so don't. Even those that do are often temporarily helpful. For the Christian, their best source of rest is from God. He can calm a troubled spirit better than any of our efforts. Are you tired today? Take it to God and ask for His rest.

09/06/2026

Poor But Rich
Matthew 5:1-3

Today was first in a series on the beatitudes. They are guidelines for living a life that blesses others as well as yourself.

09/04/2026

"...The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."" Job‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Most of us will go through seasons of plenty and seasons of need. No matter which season we are in, may we still praise God. His love for us remains constant. Our salvation remains constant. His grace remains constant. Praise His name!

09/03/2026

"I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you:" Psalm‬ ‭22‬:‭22‬ ‭ESV‬‬

When we gather as a congregation we enjoy each others fellowship. We laugh with each other and we share our prayer concerns with each other. But, one of the major actions we should be a part of is praising God. How? By lifting our voices in praise as we sing is one way. Another way is by speaking of His goodness and provision for us. This is called sharing our testimony. Will you publicly share your testimony with others while gathered for church? It will bless you as well as others, but more importantly it will bless God.

09/02/2026

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

One of the greatest gifts we can give to others is encouragement. We all face difficulties and doubts. Some days are much harder than others. On these days a smile, a kind word, or a compliment from others may give us a fresh surge of energy. May we be encouragers to those we come in contact with. May those we come in contact with encourage us. May you be encouraged today!

09/01/2026

"...What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭41‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Many people have places of authority that require them to give commands as to the work to be done. Not all of these commands are obeyed for various reasons. In the end we are limited as to how much power we have. But, when Jesus speaks a command, the command is carried out. A prime example is Him calming the wind and sea by simply speaking. May we trust Him to speak into our problems and struggles.

08/31/2026

"One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up." Luke‬ ‭18‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Persistence and consistency is what usually makes the difference between success and failure. It is not always the most talented nor the smartest who wins. Jesus stresses these same principles concerning prayer. He knew the disciples would face hardships and persecution. He also knew that prayer would be the means for dealing with such. This same principle still remains in 2026. Pray and never give up!

08/30/2026

Heavenly Help
Psalm 121:1-2

When our world turns upside down, who or where do we run for help? Family, friends, and fellow church members are good possibilities. But, above all we should go to God.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

"Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield." Psalm‬ ‭33‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

May I make a confession? I can be rather impatient at times. Sometimes it's with a long drawn out recounting of an event. At times, it is about what I want. I've even been impatient with God. What about you? Should you raise your hand? Waiting is usually hard. But, when we wait upon the Lord for answers and direction, He will always come through. What are you waiting on today? Allow God to give you grace during the wait.