This Sunday at Grace:
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Live Stream Worship
11:00 am
FROST ON THE PUMPKIN
This is what Robbie and I woke up to this morning in the mountains of east Tennessee. It was 36 degrees in Reliance. A little chilly, but that's what happens at this time of year.
Already, we have distributed 41 one Promise Boxes to people we know who need encouragement from people who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. That means, through these boxes, 103 people have received a message of love and promise from the people of Grace Baptist Church. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with others. I praise God that Grace continues to be a church on mission even during these difficult days.
Tomorrow, I will preach on the AUTHORITY of Jesus. The faith state is:
Already, we have distributed 41 one Promise Boxes to people we know who need encouragement from people who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. That means, through these boxes, 103 people have received a message of love and promise from the people of Grace Baptist Church. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with others. I praise God that Grace continues to be a church on mission even during these difficult days.
Tomorrow, I will preach on the AUTHORITY of Jesus. The faith state is:
"I Believe in Jesus. He Possesses Ultimate Authority."
We will look at three passages where the ultimate authority of Jesus was displayed before people who were amazed and overwhelmed by what they saw.
First, Jesus spoke to the wind during a storm at sea leaving the seas calm and peaceful. The disciples were totally knocked off their feet by such authority. Next, Jesus cast a demon out of a man leaving him at peace and in his right mind. What Jesus said to the demon left him speechless and completely helpless. Then, when Jesus stood before Pilate, before He was crucified, showed this Roman official just who was in charge.
There is no AUTHORITY on earth equal to that of our Savior Jesus Christ. In light of His power and position, everybody else has to take a back seat. Don't let earthly claims of authority fool you. Jesus is really in charge.
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