Apr 23
2019
Church Membership Part 3 Why join a church?
There are positive reasons why a Christian should be part of a local church.
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A Disciple's Journey: The Believing.
This article explores how the journey of discipleship is sustained by faith in God’s promises, drawing from Abram’s story in Genesis 15:1–6. It unpacks what it means to trust God in seasons of fear, silence, and waiting, showing how belief deepens not in perfect circumstances but through honest questions and steadfast grace. Written to encourage weary or waiting believers, the article reminds readers that true righteousness has always come—not by works—but by trusting the God who keeps His Word.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Call.
This article explores how the journey of discipleship begins with God’s call, using Abram’s story in Genesis 12:1–9. It unpacks what it means to follow God when you don’t have all the answers, showing how faith, obedience, and mission intersect in the life of every believer. Written to encourage everyday Christians to step out in trust, the article reminds readers that true discipleship starts not with certainty, but with a call—and a God who leads us every step of the way.
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Lay Your Trophies At the Foot of the Cross
In a world where ministry can quietly become a performance, this article calls pastors, leaders, and everyday servants of Christ to lay down the burden of pride and self-reliance. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 11 and the wisdom of Charles Spurgeon, Lay Your Trophies at the Foot of the Throne reminds us that faithful ministry is not about what we achieve, but about resting in what Christ has already accomplished. If you’re tired, discouraged, or tempted to measure your worth by your work, this is a call back to the cross, where the yoke is easy, the burden is light, and all the glory belongs to Jesus.
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Praying for a Golden Age of Gospel Preachers
In this reflection on Charles Spurgeon's 1874 sermon from Matthew 28:18-20, Micah Powell highlights Spurgeon's passionate plea for Christians to pray earnestly for God to raise up faithful preachers. Amid a spiritual landscape often marked by false teachings and gospel-less preaching, Spurgeon believed Christ alone could revive a "golden age" of preachers—men deeply committed to studying and proclaiming the Scriptures in the power of the Holy Spirit. Powell emphasizes that churches today must fervently seek this gift through prayer, recognizing faithful pastors as invaluable gifts from Christ to His church.
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Shepherds, Feed the Flock
This article, titled Feed the Flock, explores the essential principles of pastoral ministry, drawing on Charles Spurgeon’s wisdom to guide pastors in their sermon preparation and preaching. It emphasizes the importance of pastors personally engaging with Scripture to "taste" the Word before serving it to their congregations. The article discusses four key principles: 1) the preacher must first internalize God’s Word, 2) the preacher should unite the flock with rich, biblical teaching, 3) sermons should be delivered with love, and 4) preaching should be direct and relevant to the needs of the people. It ultimately calls pastors to feed their congregation with both depth and care, ensuring that the Word of God nourishes and strengthens the church.
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Shepherding Commitments
Becoming a member of a church means making certain commitments. But it is also right, that the church makes commitments to the member. Here are thirteen biblical commitments from the leadership at Grace.
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Abide to Abound -- Our Mission
In this second post, Pastor Jay explains our church's mission statement. Our mission rests on Jesus's words in John 15.
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What is Grace Community Church All About?
This post begins a series about what makes GCC tick. The newcomer to our church will gain a quick sense of who we are.
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