Grace City Eugene | Sermons

In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the power of God's presence in physical locations throughout the Bible and church history as we envision our church's future home. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

What does it really mean to tithe—and why does it matter? In this message, Pastor Casey Olsen brings biblical clarity to a subject that's often misunderstood: giving. As part of Grace City's Prepare for Rain campaign, this sermon unpacks God's call to “bring the whole tithe,” exploring how tithing isn't generosity—it's obedience. Through Scripture, story, and reflection, Casey challenges us to trust God with our finances, break the grip of greed, and step into the joy of participating in Kingdom work.Whether you're just beginning your giving journey or seeking to grow in faith-filled sacrifice, this message offers both truth and encouragement.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris shares about God's heart for the next generation and the responsibility that God's people have to pass on the gospel to those behind them.Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our series Prepare for Rain by considering the theme of multiplication - our call as the church to make disciples all over the world. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

Welcome to the kickoff of our brand new sermon series: Prepare for Rain — a prophetic call to live in expectant faith, not just belief in God's power, but action rooted in obedience.In this message, Pastor Chris unpacks the foundational truth that faith without action is dead, drawing from James 2 and a powerful illustration about preparing for a harvest before you see the clouds. If God gives vision, He will bring provision — but are we preparing the fields to receive the rain He promises?

When devotion feels like duty, when faith feels thin, and when distraction pulls us in a hundred directions, how do we find our way back to God? In this week's message, Associate Pastor Casey Olsen helps us rediscover what it means to be wholly devoted to Jesus.Through honest reflection and biblical wisdom from Deuteronomy 6 and Romans 12, we explore:How to offer God our whole heartsHow to anchor our lives in a resurrected hopeHow to shape everyday habits that keep us close to ChristThis is a message for the distracted, the weary, and the quietly longing — an invitation to a deeper, more grounded devotion that isn't based on striving but on staying near to the God who has already given His whole self for you.Listen in and be encouraged: devotion is not about achieving; it's about responding.

The resurrection of Jesus is more than a moment in history—it's the beginning of a whole new world.In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Chris invites us to see the empty tomb not just as a sign of Christ's victory over death, but as the dawn of new creation. From the garden where Mary meets the risen Christ, to the promise of resurrection power in our daily lives, this sermon calls us to move from grief to hope, from waiting to mission.Key Points:1. From Graveyard to Garden (John 20:1–18)Mary comes to the tomb in darkness, but leaves in the light of resurrection. Jesus—the true Gardener—calls her by name, showing us that Easter is personal and transformative.2. Death Doesn't Get the Last Word (1 Corinthians 15:20–26)Jesus is the “firstfruits” of resurrection, a sign that a new humanity is rising. This isn't metaphor—it's a bodily victory over death with real implications for today.3. Power to Go, Power to Grow (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8)The risen Jesus doesn't just comfort us—He commissions us. Resurrection power sends us out to live on mission, bringing renewal to every part of the world.Take Your Next Step:Let Jesus speak your name.Live like death is defeated.Go with the Gardener to bring new creation wherever you are.Subscribe to stay connected and hear more messages of hope, transformation, and purpose.Learn more about Grace City Church: www.gracecityeugene.comFollow us on Instagram: @gracecityeugene

In this sermon, Pastor Chris considers Zechariah's prophecy about the king who would arrive in victory, yet lowly and on a donkey. We consider this echo and how Jesus fulfills this promise - giving us the king we didn't expect, but the king we need. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey considers Isaiah's prophecy about the Suffering Servant, an echo of Christ nearly 700 years before he would walk the earth. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our Echoes of Easter series by looking at Exodus' story of the Passover and considering how it points to Jesus and the sacrifice he would become. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey continues our series by looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac and considering how it echoes the work of Christ and the loving sacrifice that God made for us.Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris opens our new sermon series, Echoes of Easter, by looking at God's redemptive promise in Genesis 3.God has been telling a story of redemption from the very beginning. Long before Jesus went to the cross, Easter was already in motion. Throughout Scripture, we see echoes of what was coming—pointing to the moment when God would make all things new. In this series, Echoes of Easter, we'll trace those moments and see how the resurrection wasn't just an event, but the fulfillment of God's plan. But Easter isn't just something we celebrate—it's something that sends us. The resurrection launched a mission, and now we get to step into it—carrying the hope of Jesus to our city, our nation, and the world. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor David Hermes considers the call and cost of discipleship as he concludes our series If I Only Knew. Pastor David is the Lead Pastor at Hope Valley Church in Denver, Colorado.

In this sermon, Pastor Casey considers Colossians 1:29, a powerful and personal verse to him that explores the dynamic of striving with the power Christ gives us.

Pastor Alfredo Canencia (aka Pastor Coach) joins us to kick off our sermon series called If I Only Knew - a series considering how God's revelation through Christ continues to transform our lives as we follow him. Pastor Coach takes this message to consider Jesus' call for us to go into deeper waters of faith and obedience. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris concludes our series The Cross by looking at the radical change Mary Magdalene had through her encounter with Christ and the cross. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looks at Joseph of Arimathea's interaction with the cross. He was a secret disciple and member of the Council, but the cross motivated him to action.Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City!CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene- Website:https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey continues our sermon series The Cross by taking a look at a Roman centurion's encounter with Jesus at the crucifixion. Something about what the man encountered would lead him to recognize Jesus' identity and innocence. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Nick Jones considers Simon of Cyrene's encounter with the cross and how it brought him from being a bystander to becoming a cross-bearer. Our guest, Nick Jones, is the Associate Director for Every Nation Campus North America. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris considers the impact that the cross had on the crowds who followed him. The cross reveals the cost in following Jesus, a dividing line that many are unwilling to cross. In this video, Pastor Chris explores why following Jesus is the greatest decision we could make.  Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris kicks off our new sermon series The Cross, which is looking at how individuals and groups in the Bible were changed because of their encounter with the cross. In this first message, we look at the life of Nicodemus and how we went from curious to becoming a convert. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris shares the word for the year: generous. This message explores our responsibility and call to be generous with our finances, time, and relationship. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

This is a recorded conversation between Pastor Chris and Pastor Casey as they look back on how God moved in and through our church in 2024. This conversation is available in video format on YouTube or Facebook.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris wraps up our Advent sermon series by looking at the shepherds' response to the news of the arrived Messiah. Like the shepherds, we too should intentionally and urgently share the good news of what we have seen and heard about Christ to those around us. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Chris Rogers looks at Joseph and Mary's obedience to God's call on their life to bring the world its Savior. He connects their example to the opportunities in our lives to obey God and live the life he has called us to. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey looks at Mary's response of confident humility when receiving the call of God on her life. As we walk in gospel-centered confidence, we can avoid the pitfalls of pride or denial. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey looks at the examples of Zechariah and Mary from Luke 1 to consider how we find faith when it is difficult to believe God's promises. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris concludes our Confident Hope sermon series by considering the tools and mindset the Lord gives us to live out the life we have been called to. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this episode, Pastor Casey and Pastor Chris sit down to dive a little deeper into Chris' sermon from Sunday: Mutual Submission. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looks considers the relational dynamics explored at the end of Ephesians 5 and the beginning of chapter 6. In this message we explore the reality that biblical submission is not about being less, but about making Christ greater in our relationships. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this episode, Pastor Casey and Pastor Chris sit down to discuss Chris' sermon from Sunday and dive a little deeper into the themes, Scriptures, and applications. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our series through Paul's letter to the Ephesians by considering three ways for us to walk wisely through the chaos of the world around us. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris considers the next chunk of Ephesians 4 and 5 as we continue our sermon series Confident Hope. Here we examine Paul's instruction for us to live as children of light. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

Pastor Chris and Pastor Casey sit down to share additional thoughts and ideas from Chris' sermon on Sunday: Called to Unity, Equipped for Growth. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris preaches on Ephesians 4:1-16, considering the call to unity in Christ and the growth it results in for the Christian community. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey looks at Ephesians 3:14-21 and considers Paul's passionate prayer for strength, love, and fullness for the Ephesian church. Spiritual strength is available through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and this passage teaches us how to rely on God to provide what only he is able to. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this episode, Pastor Chris and Pastor Casey sit down to dive a little deeper into Chris' sermon from Sunday on Ephesians 3:1-13. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looks at Ephesians 3 and considers what Paul refers to as "The Mystery of Christ" - considering the church's call to fulfill its purpose in the world in response to Christ's work. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

Pastor Chris and Pastor Casey sit down to dive deeper into Chris' sermon from Sunday - Tearing Down the Wall. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looks at the second half of Ephesians 2 and considers the vertical and horizontal reconciliation that the gospel creates in our lives. The gospel impacts our relationship with God and others, and our lives should reflect this reality. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

The Extended Cut is back! If you are new around Grace City, the Extended Cut is a podcast from Pastor Chris and Pastor Casey where they dive deeper into the Scriptures, themes, and takeaways from our Sunday sermons. This week they take a look at Chris' sermon from Sunday in our Confident Hope series titled Saved for What? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our Confident Hope sermon series by looking at Ephesians 2, considering Paul's description of the gospel and compelling us to consider the fact that we have not just been saved from something, but for something. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looks at Ephesians 1:15-23 and considers the implications of gospel centered hope and the responsibility we have in sharing it with others. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris opens our new series called Confident Hope, which is looking at Paul's letter to the Ephesians and considering the implications of the gospel for Christian living. In this opening sermon, Chris looks at Ephesians 1:1-14 and considers our identity in Christ. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Elisa Castronovo concludes our Relate Well sermon series by considering the relatable weight of loneliness and the solution that is offered within the body of Christ. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: ⁠https://www.gracecityeugene.com⁠

In this sermon, Pastor Casey takes a look at what the Bible has to say about how we use our time in connection to relationships within the church. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris considers the enemy of your mental health, which he explains as isolation and privatized living. The Bible calls us to do life together, and this sermon explores specifically what our life together should consist of. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

Our new sermon series is taking a biblical look at the important of relationships in the church. In this first message, Chris considers the church's role in being a place to help people encounter God and experience his blessing. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Casey considers the final thing on Peter's list of what we should add to our faith: love. Everyone has a different definition and idea of what love means, so what does Peter and the rest of the New Testament have to say about the love we are called to walk in? Tune in to learn more! Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our Supplements sermon series by looking at the second to last thing 2 Peter 1 tells us to add to our faith: mutual affection. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com

In this sermon, Pastor Chris considers the often abstract topic of godliness, and considers how God's grace is what empowers us to walk in godliness. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Grace City! CONNECT WITH GRACE CITY EUGENE HERE AT: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecityeugene/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCityEugene - Website: https://www.gracecityeugene.com