The Grace Place

Family Road Trip - WK 1: Plan Your Route

Welcome to the launch of our three-week message series, 'Family Road Trip', where we explore the exciting, albeit messy, journey of family life. Just like any road trip requires careful planning and navigation, our series will guide you in mapping out the route for your family's journey toward health and happiness.In this first episode, we focus on the foundational importance of setting family values that are Christ-centered. Discover how these values act as a roadmap, guiding principles that influence decisions and lifestyle choices within the family.Delve into the power of clear, communicated values and learn how to make them a consistent part of family life. Through engaging stories and practical examples, we emphasize the significance of alignment between stated values and daily actions.Join us as we set the course for a meaningful family adventure, equipping you with tools to ensure your journey is impactful and filled with purpose.

RENEW 2025 - WK 4: Our Heart for Scripture

Welcome to our enlightening episode where we conclude our inspiring series "Renew." This installment helps you reignite your passion for scripture and equips you with a deeper understanding of the Bible's credibility.Engage with essential discussions about the nature of scripture and its authenticity, and learn practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life. Addressing big questions and misconceptions about the Bible, this episode encourages you to become well-versed and ready to provide solid answers about your faith.Designed to renew your love for God's Word, we invite you to explore its profound impact and reliability, cultivating a heart prepared and eager to share its truths with consistency and conviction.

RENEW 2025 - WK 3: Our Hearts for Worship

Pastor Shawn continues our Renew series with a powerful message on worship. Today we renew our heart for worship through responding, relinquishing, and remembering God's goodness.

RENEW 2025 - Wk 2: Our Heart for Community

In this episode of our January series "Renew," we explore the profound significance of community in our spiritual journey. Discover why it is essential to renew our passion for community and how it can refine us, reveal Christ to the world, and reinforce our faith. Through biblical teachings and real-life examples, we delve into the importance of being active participants in a community that not only supports but also challenges us to grow more like Jesus. Join us as we learn to embrace God's call for unity and fellowship among believers.

RENEW 2025: Wk 1: Our Heart for Prayer

Join us in a transformative journey with our new series "Renew" as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with open hearts. This week's episode focuses on the importance and power of renewing our prayer lives. Through the lens of Jesus' teachings in Luke 18, we explore how persistent prayer prepares us for life's challenges and strengthens our faith. We're invited to embrace prayer as an invitation from God, fostering a perpetual, determined dialogue with Him. Let's build a strong rhythm of prayer, making space for divine wisdom as we step into the new year with renewed hope and faith.

The Main Attraction - WK 39: Resurrection - The Linchpin of Salvation

Episode Overview: Join us as we conclude our 39-week series, "The Main Attraction," by diving into Mark 16, exploring the resurrection of Jesus and its significance as the linchpin of salvation. Despite some skeptical theories, this teaching reaffirms the resurrection’s pivotal role in the Christian faith.
Highlights of the Episode:
Reflections on the extensive journey through 39 weeks of deep exploration.
Understanding Mark’s narration and the mysterious ending of Mark 16.
An apologetic overview: examining evidence and theories challenging the resurrection, such as the swooned theory, the stolen body theory, and more.
The essential reasons behind why the resurrection is critical to the salvation narrative.
An invocation for transformative faith and insights inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Call to Action: Prepare to exercise new muscles of thinking critically and defending the faith as we unravel the truths central to our salvation story.

The Truth About Christmas - WK 2: The Tree and the Cross

Join us in this enlightening episode of our mini-series, "The Truth About Christmas," as we delve into John chapter one, verses nine through fourteen. Our discussion centers around the profound significance of Jesus as the true light, bringing clarity and insight into the essence of Christmas. Discover the deep connection between the tree and the cross, and how these timeless symbols reflect life and light, uniting believers worldwide in celebrating the birth of Christ.Explore the historical and spiritual truths that link the Christmas tree to ancient traditions and its modern celebration, reaffirming that as long as Christ is at the heart of our festivities, we are in good company. Be challenged and inspired to welcome Jesus into every aspect of your life, embracing His light and life, as we learn how these elements illuminate our path toward becoming children of God.

The Truth About Christmas - WK 1: Presents or His Presence

The holiday season often evokes images of joy, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. In this episode, we delve into the true essence of Christmas, setting aside commercialized celebrations to reveal the heart of the holiday. Join us as we recount humorous and heartfelt Christmas memories, exploring the significance of family traditions and the joy of giving. We laugh along with tales of quirky holiday habits and mishaps, and reflect on the deeper meaning behind these memories. But the profound truth of Christmas shines through, as we are reminded of the gift of His presence. Through Scripture, we find that Christmas is not just about receiving physical presents but experiencing God's presence, bringing fullness of joy, refuge, and peace to our lives. Embrace the transformative power of the season with three practical steps to truly experience His gift.

The Main Attraction – WK 38: Experiencing The Cross

In this episode, we delve into Mark chapter 15, focusing on the public trial and crucifixion of Jesus. We explore the various responses to the cross, contrasting cowardice and courage, contention and contradiction. Reflecting on Pastor Amanda’s previous message, we shift from the religious trial to the public spectacle, examining the roles of Pilate, the crowd, and figures like Joseph of Arimathea.As we dissect these events, we invite you to consider your own experiences with the cross. Are you moved by humility and conviction, or swayed by fear and the crowd? This message challenges us to reflect on the everyday choices we make, aligning ourselves with the courage and genuine heart that Jesus embodied, even in his final moments.

The Main Attraction - Wk 37 : Jesus' Trial

This episode takes us on a captivating journey with Amanda Gonzalez as she shares humorous childhood memories and unexpected life experiences. Listen as Amanda recounts playful pranks with her brother and admits to a mischievous childhood secret involving her brother Jacob. Transitioning from these lighter anecdotes, Amanda finds herself in a tense moment when she mistakenly thinks she has become a fugitive due to an expired inspection sticker, leading to unexpected revelations.
As the story unfolds, Amanda delves into a deeper reflection on guilt and innocence, drawing parallels with the trial of Jesus in Mark 14. The episode explores profound themes of spiritual truth, justice, and salvation, emphasizing Jesus's innocence amidst false accusations. Amanda beautifully ties in personal experiences with a compelling exploration of scripture, inviting listeners to meditate on their own journeys of grace and forgiveness.
Join us for an engaging mix of storytelling, humor, and spiritual insight, as she encourages us to reflect on our own lives, challenges, and how we embrace the cross's teachings today.