Grace Church East

We are in Part 29 of our study of the Book of Romans. This week we take a look at how Paul affirms those who have been working so diligently for Christ. Let's face it, we live in a negative world. God wants each and every one of us to use positivity and not negativity. This week Paul gives us a great example on how to live life the right way.

This weekend Steve takes a look at why it is vitally important to encourage one another. Just as Christ laid down his life for others, we are to work toward pleasing others by encouraging them and lifting them up. We live in a world where it is so easy to tear others down; but Jesus wants us to be different and speak words or encouragement.

Part 27 in our study of the book of Romans gives us an opportunity to discuss grace in a deeper context. We must realize that each one of us is different and as we follow Christ we are all "in-process". Instead of focusing on our differences we need to focus on giving one another grace for the place we are in on our walk in life.

This weekend we are in part 26 of our series in Romans. Steve takes a look at how we are to live our every day lives. The Scriptures give us some good advice as to what we should do and shouldn't do. It shows us what to look forward to as we await our Lord and Savior.

This weekend Steve will discuss what the role of Government is according to the Bible. He will also talk about what our role is toward our government and how God expects us to respond to the authority which is placed over us.

This week Steve takes a look at how we are to act when someone wrongs us. He will discuss how to can get revenge on those who cause us harm and how we can win in the end. Part 24 of our series in Romans will surprise you once you know the Godly way to deal with getting back at other people.

Part 23 of our study in Romans takes us to discussing how to have grace based relationships. One of the hardest things to accomplish in our lives is to have good relationships with others long term. Steve will discuss how we can have great relationships with others if we follow what the Scripture has to offer us in how to do so.

We are in part 22 this week in our study of the Book of Romans. This week Steve takes a look at how we are to find our place in the Kingdom of God. Each of us are called by God to serve in a specific capacity. We need to know how to find this perfect place to serve, thus fulfilling our role in the body of Christ.

Did you know that God has a specific plan for your life? He does! He knew you when you were in your mother's womb and knew what He wanted you to do in your lifetime. God cares about each and every one of us so much He planned out our entire life from birth to death. This weekend join us as Steve discusses how to discover the very best God has for each and every one of us.

This weekend Steve discusses the life of Paul and how he had to interact with his fellow Jews. Paul was once a very religious man who set out to destroy those in the Christian faith. Paul was raised knowing the law and persecuting those who did not follow the law. When Christ changed Saul's life and gave him a new name, Paul's mission was to help explain the difference between the law and God's grace. Paul's mission was to show everyone God's promises were still true and those promises were fulfilled by a man name Jesus.

This week we are in Part 19 of our study in the book of Romans. Steve will discuss that law and how God gave the law to Moses. He will also speak about how Jesus came to fulfill the law which God gave to Moses. Why is this topic important? This topic is important because we always default to the law...we always want to work for the right to be accepted by God...however, Jesus already took care of everything we need to get to heaven...all we have to do is believe in Him and have faith in Him!

Life brings all kinds of challenges for each one of us. Hurts and pains are part of living life. Knowing this information is vital in how one deals with adversity. This week Steve walks us through how to deal with hurts according to the Bible. This life we live is temporary and we have the hope of an eternity where there will be no more sorrow and no more pain.

This week Steve is in Part 15 in our study of the book of Romans. He looks into Chapter 8 where Paul tells us we are either controlled by the human nature or by the spirit of God. Up until the time we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are controlled by human nature. After we accept Christ, He helps us to CHANGE and be controlled by the spirit that now lives in us. Come here about the Good News of the Gospel this weekend!

Does God want you to live a life of shame? Does God ever want you to forget your past and move forward with your life? Do you think God holds your past mistakes over your head to remind you of your guilt? These questions and many more will be answered this weekend as we take a look at how God really feels about you and your life. Steve takes us to Romans 8 to see what Paul has to say about guilt and shame.

This week we are in Part 13 of our series in the Book of Romans. The text this week shows us that even the great Apostle Paul struggled with doing what he knew was the right thing to do. We all have this same struggle today. We know the good we want to do and usually fall short. But wait, there is hope! Steve discusses ways we can overcome the pitfalls of our sinful nature.

Once we have been given God's grace, how should we live? Should we continue to live sinful lives? Should we ever sin again? Are we supposed to live a perfect life just like Jesus? This week Steve talks about how we are to live after we have accepted the grace of God by accepting his son Jesus! You won't want to miss this message as we learn how God's grace is supposed to work in our lives until we finally meet him face to face.

Part 10 of our series in the Book of Romans takes us to Romans 6:14. Steve talks about the law and how the law will always win against us. Jesus did not come to do away with the law, but to fulfill the law. He did that by being the only person in history not to sin and fall prey to the law. The victory Jesus won by defeating the law now allows us to be victorious through Him and not on our own merit. Join us this weekend to hear more about this wonderful news.

Part 9 of our series in the Book of Romans takes us to the first part of Chapter 6. Steve discusses how we are to become overcomers of our sinful nature since we have been made new by our commitment to Jesus Christ. We know that God's grace covers a multitude of sins, but we certainly do not want to take advantage of that grace by not examining ourselves and changing our lifestyle to become more like Jesus.

Part 8 of our series on the Book of Romans takes us to Romans 5:12-21. Steve discusses how God changes us and then slowly begins the transformation of our lives to become more like Jesus. We discuss death, both physical and spiritual, and how we can overcome the fear of death's sting. We hope you will join us live or online this weekend.

In Part 7 of our Series in the Book of Romans, Steve take a look at how to suffer well. Suffering well does not seem like something anyone looks to attain, however; many of the early Christians suffered for the cause of Christ and did so by making the most of their suffering. Paul was in prison often, but did not let being there discourage him. He used whatever situation God placed him in to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We too can "suffer well" in any circumstance, as we know God is with us every step of the way.

This week we continue our series in the Book of Romans. Steve will take a look at how to believe God for a miracle. Our text comes from Romans 4:17-25 which speaks about Abraham and Sarah. They had to believe God many times for miracles in their lifetime. Steve will walk us through the phases that everyone must go through when they are believing for a miracle in their life. We hope you will join us this weekend for a great message!

In Part 5 of our series of the Book of Romans, Steve takes a look at how to be accepted by God. A lot of times we think we can work our way into heaven by doing things, never missing a church event or giving large amounts of money to the church. Although none of these things are horrible, we are accepted by God because of what Jesus did for us on the cross and our acceptance of that gift. Join us as Steve expounds on this wonderful news of the Gospel.

This week is the 4th part of our series in the Book of Romans. Steve takes a look at what he feels is the most important paragraph in the Bible. He also takes a look at the Gospel and explains the importance of what God penned to mankind through ordinary people. You won't want to miss this foundational teaching of why we need God, what He did for us and what His plan is for our future.

This weekend Steve will discuss the second chapter of Romans. He will take a look at three types of people: • The rebellious person • The respectable person • The religious person

This weekend Steve looks at Romans to determine whether mankind is guilty or innocent in their relationship with God. The Scripture is clear about one thing... God will reveal himself to his creation. God is the creator of everything we see. He also created all mankind. He reveals himself to his created in many ways and gives everyone the opportunity to come into a relationship with Him.

We begin a new series in the Book of Romans this weekend. Steve will be discussing what our assignment is while we are on the earth. The writer of the Book of Romans, Paul, has much to say concerning why we are here and what our role is during our lifetime. Paul had his own plan in life until God miraculously showed Himself to Paul and changed the course of Paul's life. God wants to do the same with us; reveal Himself to us and then show us the desired life he has planned for each and every one of us.