Grace Community Church - Nashville

God worked in creation, Christ accomplished the work of salvation on the cross, and the Holy Spirit worked the new birth in our hearts. Now we work unto the Lord for his glory, as an act of praise for his provision, and to meet real needs as we live in this world. This is wisdom for work in Proverbs and in all the Bible. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Friendships are common to all people. The gospel makes it possible for us to be the friends of Christ, and it transforms our friendships into relationships that reflect his love in us. Friends in Christ walk with and help each other become more like him. What a friend we have in Jesus, and what friends we are in him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Proverbs provides a vision of family life that focuses on parents passing on God's wisdom to children. This vision for the family is for Christians and for congregations. By honoring this vision we can show the goodness of God's wisdom and give witness to his grace in the world. Whatever our station in life, we can all pray for and support this family vision among us. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

When do differences of opinion become quarrels? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

The Bible puts an important question to us. “What are the causes of quarrels and conflicts among you?” The Bible also gives us the wisdom to understand the causes and the cures of these conflicts. For Christians, the ultimate conflict between God and man is resolved in Christ. Now we live from a new heart in our relationships with others. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

How can we know when we've begun to fear man instead of trusting God? In this episode, Scott and Josh discuss ways to identify the fear of man in our own hearts. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Wisdom shows us the snare of fearing people and the safety of trusting the Lord. Fearing people is one of our great struggles in life and it causes many problems. The solution to the fear of people is not found in ourselves, but in turning ourselves over to the Lord and to his care. By trusting in the Lord, the fear of man loses its grip on our hearts and becomes less directive of our steps. Today, may we grow in faith and become less fearful of others. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

In this week's episode, Scott and Josh discuss practical ways to be slow to anger. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Anger is a powerful emotion. We need to hear and heed the wisdom of God about the presence of anger in our hearts and its expression in our lives. We have the Lord himself to look to for this wisdom. He dealt with his own righteous anger toward sin in the death of his Son, which expressed the depth of his love for us. May his love replace our sinful anger and guide our righteous anger toward redemptive expression. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott and Josh discuss ways that pride can show itself in our relationships, and ways to both to discern and fight it. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

The condition of the heart before God is the ground from which everything grows. Proverbs is clear that a proud heart produces a crop of destruction and death, while humility brings forth trust and matures into a right relationship with God and wise living in this world. Wisdom calls us to repent of our pride and cultivate humility. Wisdom promises life for those who do. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Josh and Scott are joined by Jason Miller and Ben Chally, as they discuss Ben being newly hired to Grace staff, what's next in the Proverbs study, and the many summer activities coming up in the children and youth ministries. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Jason Miller preaches from Proverbs 9. Proverbs 9 presents us all with the choice between wisdom and folly. We must examine the character, offer, and results of each option. A life built upon wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and results in spiritual life and health, but the pathway of folly ends in death. Christ came to rescue those who have given in to folly's call. Trusting in Jesus leads us along the narrow path of God's wisdom. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Proverbs 8 tells us that God has kindly revealed his wisdom to all people in all of creation. The result is that every person has an awareness of God. But God and his wisdom have been rejected, bringing disorder to the world God wisely ordered. God so loved the world that he sent his Son Jesus Christ to atone for sin and to reconcile us to himself. When Christ is received we find life, and we return to the wisdom of God for the way to live. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott Patty delivers an Easter message from Luke 24:13-35. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott Patty delivers a Good Friday message from Luke 24:13-35. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh zero in on the bad news of our sin being necessary to understanding the good news of the Gospel. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

The list of abominations to God land on us with the weight of the law that accuses, tries, and finds us guilty. These are the things for which Christ died and that he will forgive. There are also things God loves. These things he builds into our new hearts through the power of Christ who is in us through his Spirit. Christ is the end of the law for us, and he is the beginning of a new life of transformation and obedience. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week Scott and Josh discuss practical ways for Christians to think biblically about sexuality. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

God's wisdom is for every aspect of our lives, including our sexuality and sexual activity. The wisdom of Proverbs 5 for sexual activity is straightforward; avoid sex outside of marriage, enjoy the gift of sex in its proper context of marriage. The reasons for this wisdom are rooted in the goodness of God. The remedy for violating this wisdom is found in repentance and faith in our gracious Savior Jesus Christ who cleanses and restores sinners. Let's hear, heed, and herald God's wisdom today. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh discuss Scott's sitcom illustration and ways that Christians can use their speech wisely on the path of wisdom.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Walking in the way of wisdom is a life-long endeavor. There are many ways we can stray from the path, some are by decision, and some are by distraction or neglect. Proverbs 4 gives us clear exhortations to walk in wisdom's way into light and life. As a congregation, let's help each be wise. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week Scott and Josh discuss how we should hear the promises attached to the Proverbs. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

To trust in the LORD with all your heart is the wisest way to live. This passage in Proverbs 3 exhorts us to trust the LORD and then shows us what trust looks like in our everyday attitudes and actions. The LORD is actively teaching us as the children he loves to grow in wisdom and to trust him more. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh discuss different ways that we can go about seeking wisdom from Proverbs chapter 2. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Proverbs 2 is an “if, then” chapter. The Lord calls us to pursue wisdom, and if we do he promises to give it. With wisdom comes many life-protecting and life-giving benefits, the chief being the knowledge of God himself. This proverb is meant to entice us to pursue wisdom, and it provides the necessary steps for receiving it. Let's turn our eyes to Christ who is wise and tune our ears to his word in faith. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

We live with a daily decision related to following Christ in this world. Will we yield to the enticement of sin or will we heed the call of wisdom and walk in the way of freedom? Today, Proverbs helps us think through this decision and exhorts us to choose wisely. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh discuss practical ways to live in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

The wisdom of Proverbs comes with many blessings. How gracious God is to guide us in his ways. We must remember that there is a posture of mind and heart that is necessary for obtaining wisdom. This is the fear of the Lord. To fear the Lord is to be aware of his character and ways, to respect and worship him, and to humbly listen to him and submit to his word. The fear of the Lord is the relational context in which receive the grace of wisdom and understanding. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh discuss the book of Proverbs, and how Christians should go about reading it on their own.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Today we begin a sermon series in Proverbs. We will discover seven ways Jesus is connected to Proverbs that will lead us to him and help us read this book to become more like him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh discuss the story of Onesimus, Philemon, and Paul, and what we can learn from these three men as they deal with conflict, and a new life in Christ. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Scott and Josh discuss the variety of people represented in the end of Colossians 4, and the way that Grace Community Church can show unity of purpose in Christ together. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

From the list of names in Paul's final greeting we can see the grace of God to save individuals and to create his church. We are called to respond to God's grace by faith in Christ, and by living in unity and service in the congregation. Let's pray for the evident grace of God among us at Grace Community Church. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

As we live in the world united to Christ, we are called to walk wisely and speak graciously so that every opportunity can be used for the glory of God. May Christ fill us with his Spirit for this purpose. May we encourage one another toward this end Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This week, Scott and Josh talk nuts and bolts about prayer. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

As those who have been raised with Christ and now living in union with him, continual, steadfast, watchful, intercessory prayer is what keeps and sustains us while we live in the world. We are praying for open doors that the gospel of Christ may be clearly proclaimed. This is the church's calling and the hope of the world. Let us pray. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Josh and Scott discuss Paul's main concern in Colossians, taking the new life we have in Christ and applying it to our everyday lives.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Scott Patty preaches from Colossians 3:33-41. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Scott and Josh discuss the Christian family, and the need for husbands, wives, and children to live out their faith in Christ in the way they relate to one another.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Josh Hussung and Scott Patty.

Scott Patty preaches on Colossians 3:17-21. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.