Sermons
Sermons + 'Scripts
Growth, Goals, and the Odd Pattern of Church Decline in America
Pastor Michael considers the future of GraceLife, both individually and within its larger cultural and national context.
The Church Is Weak … The Outlook Is Good
A look to the future of GraceLife Church in consideration of our past 120 years.
Correct Theology … Spiritual Maturity?
Pastor Michael shares his final of 4 thoughts on pastoring a free grace church, a warning on stopping short of spiritual maturity.
Clarity in Philosophy: The Importance of Language
Five terms for which free grace theologians must be able to explain the philosophy, theology, and context lest they reduce their ministry to the talking points or pet positions of others.
Building Upon the Foundation
There’s only one way to honor a foundation, and it’s the job of those who understand the gospel to do just that. This sermon covers the second of four principles for pastoring a free grace church.
Celebrating What We’re For, Not What We’re Against
Reflecting upon his four-year anniversary, Pastor Michael shares with the church for the first time his initial thoughts about accepting the role. This week covers the first of four guiding principles for pastoring a free grace church.
Deacon Ordination
We conclude our Laying On of Hands subseries with an ordination service, installing new deacons.
Laying On of Hands: Guidelines and Principles—Exercise with Caution
As we near the conclusion to the topic of laying on of hands, we learn 7 reasons to not rush the process.