This Sunday at Grace:
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Live Stream Worship
11:00 am
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
Tomorrow is the first Sunday of the Advent Season. We prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas by focusing our attention on the HOPE we have because Jesus was born in Bethlehem and has saved us from our sins. Tomorrow morning, I will preach the first of 4 sermons on the MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS. We cannot appreciate the miracles of Jesus until we ground ourselves in the miracle that is JESUS. This sermon is based on the great prophesy of Isaiah who said, "The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in the dark land, the light will shine on them...For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us..." (Isaiah 9:2-6). The miracle of Christmas is the hope we have because the light of Jesus has shined into our darkness.
Before I went to sleep last Sunday night, the Lord gave me the four sermons that I plan to preach during this advent season. I will preach sermons entitled:
It is a great miracle to me when God speaks to my heart from His word and tells me what to say to my people at Grace. I am so thankful for the joy of serving a miracle-working savior. It is a wonder from heaven every time the Lord through the leadership of the Holy Spirit transforms everyday words into a message of hope and transformation. I thank God for the miracle of preaching.
On a lighter note, I thank God for the blessing of dropping my land-line telephone recently and moving completely to the use of cell phones. Robbie and I can no longer be reached by our previous number: 770-534-1871. We have had that phone number since February 14, 1979 when we first moved to Gainesville. We can now be reached at:
Here's the miracle. NO MORE ROBO-CALLS. We are not on anybody's list. No sales calls. No political solicitation. No surveys. No body from India, or the Philippians, or Taiwan knows where we are. PRAISE GOD! We are free at last, at least for a little while.
Give thanks to God today. We have a savior who was born and who gives us hope of eternal life. I look forward to seeing you all in the morning to give praise and thanksgiving for the hope we have in our MIRACLE JESUS.
Before I went to sleep last Sunday night, the Lord gave me the four sermons that I plan to preach during this advent season. I will preach sermons entitled:
- A Miracle Baby
- A Miracle Family
- A Miracle Place
- A Miracle Night
It is a great miracle to me when God speaks to my heart from His word and tells me what to say to my people at Grace. I am so thankful for the joy of serving a miracle-working savior. It is a wonder from heaven every time the Lord through the leadership of the Holy Spirit transforms everyday words into a message of hope and transformation. I thank God for the miracle of preaching.
On a lighter note, I thank God for the blessing of dropping my land-line telephone recently and moving completely to the use of cell phones. Robbie and I can no longer be reached by our previous number: 770-534-1871. We have had that phone number since February 14, 1979 when we first moved to Gainesville. We can now be reached at:
- 404-277-2431 - Pastor Mike's cell phone
- 770-241-1948 - Robbie's cell phone
Here's the miracle. NO MORE ROBO-CALLS. We are not on anybody's list. No sales calls. No political solicitation. No surveys. No body from India, or the Philippians, or Taiwan knows where we are. PRAISE GOD! We are free at last, at least for a little while.
Give thanks to God today. We have a savior who was born and who gives us hope of eternal life. I look forward to seeing you all in the morning to give praise and thanksgiving for the hope we have in our MIRACLE JESUS.
Pastor Mike
It is important during these days of concern over the Coronavirus outbreak in our country for all of our families, members and guests to be as cautious and safe as possible. According to the CDC website at Coronavius.gov we should be taking the following steps:
Keep praying for the health of our church family, for all those who have contracted the virus and for our officials across the country who have the great responsibility of dealing with this health emergency. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
- Wash your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If using a hand sanitizer, use one that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Do your best to keep your hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact. Stay at least 3 feet away from other people whenever possible.
- If you develop a fever, stay at home and contact your doctor by phone. Your doctor will advise you appropriately.
- Cough or Sneeze into your elbow rather than into your hands.
Keep praying for the health of our church family, for all those who have contracted the virus and for our officials across the country who have the great responsibility of dealing with this health emergency. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
Sundays Are Great At Grace
Welcome to Grace Baptist Church. Of all the names given to churches everywhere, the name chosen by this congregation over 50 years ago says everything about the heart of God whom we serve. God's purpose of Grace was in His heart before sin was ever in the heart of man.
Grace expresses the eternal purpose of God to redeem us from our sins: "For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8, NASV). Grace is the glorious display of God' sovereign goodness.
The character of Grace Baptist Church is not only conveyed in the gospel we preach, but in the manner by which God's amazing grace is shown through our fellowship and sharing with others. Our church is committed to not only proclaim the message of God's amazing grace, but also to show it by the way we live for Jesus every day. We truly want to be people who are filled with God's grace and freely give it away.
We invite you and your family to come attend our services and see if we are the people we propose to be. Better yet, come join with us and help us become more and more a people who are like what our name says we are, "...much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17b, NASV)
I pray God's grace for you. It will abundantly save you through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7, NASV). God's amazing grace will bless your life, your family and friends, as you daily live for Jesus. I look forward to seeing and greeting you soon in the name of Jesus. "...Grace be with you" (Colossians 4:18).
Pastor Mike Williams
Grace expresses the eternal purpose of God to redeem us from our sins: "For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8, NASV). Grace is the glorious display of God' sovereign goodness.
The character of Grace Baptist Church is not only conveyed in the gospel we preach, but in the manner by which God's amazing grace is shown through our fellowship and sharing with others. Our church is committed to not only proclaim the message of God's amazing grace, but also to show it by the way we live for Jesus every day. We truly want to be people who are filled with God's grace and freely give it away.
We invite you and your family to come attend our services and see if we are the people we propose to be. Better yet, come join with us and help us become more and more a people who are like what our name says we are, "...much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17b, NASV)
I pray God's grace for you. It will abundantly save you through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7, NASV). God's amazing grace will bless your life, your family and friends, as you daily live for Jesus. I look forward to seeing and greeting you soon in the name of Jesus. "...Grace be with you" (Colossians 4:18).
Pastor Mike Williams