King’s Grant Baptist Church

On June 15, Patrick teaches from Proverbs 2, on How to Be Wise. Group think is easy. Whether it's our peers or something we see on our screens, it's easy to just go along with what everyone else does and believes. On top of that, the work of developing wisdom and persevering in its pursuit can be exhausting and costly. But the Proverbs assure us that the treasure of wisdom is worth it!

On June 8, Patrick teaches from Proverbs 1, on How to Think. Wisdom is not just knowing facts but knowing how to process life and react in any given moment. It's a skill and an art ... and one seemingly absent from our society today. Rather than just dig in our heels on views we've taken from cable news or social media, God invites us to explore His design for the world and learn how to think.

ON SUNDAY JUNE 1 @ 9:30 & 11:00 LOOKING TO JESUS IN THE LORD'S SUPPER - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples that they must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life? What about during the Last Supper when He said of the bread, "This is my body," and of the wine, "This is my blood,"? Different denominations have suggested a spectrum of beliefs concerning what Communion is and what it means. Looking at Paul's first letter to the Corinthians we'll see where exactly Jesus is whenever the Church observes this ordinance.

(11:00) ON SUNDAY MAY 25 @ 9:30 & 11:00 Our Student Minister, Beth Anderson, concludes the "I Have a Question" series with a message on how to deal with guilt. Guilt can either crush us or lead us closer to Jesus-it all depends on what we do with it. The Bible is full of people who wrestled with guilt, and their stories show us the difference between being destroyed by it and being restored through it. Judas gave up in his guilt, but Peter ran to grace. David brought his sorrow to God and found healing. Guilt doesn't have to be the end of the story-because with God, it can be a gateway to grace.

Sex is that great unaddressed topic in the church. And yet, sex seems to be the only topic front and center everywhere else! What does the Bible say about sexuality. What is sinful and what is not? And what should be not only our practice, but what should our conversations about sex look like, especially with those who don't share the Christian faith or our perspective on the Christian faith?

ON SUNDAY MAY 11 @ 9:30 & 11:00 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? Revelation 21:1-5 | Benjamin Franklin summarized one great truth about human life when he said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” But death is far less certain than one may think. Is death it? Despite all the speculation from culture and even church tradition what actually happens at death? And what happens next?

On May 4, Patrick Edwards continues his series called, I Have a Question, with this message on Why Do Bad Things Happen. Job 2:10 | If God is good and all-powerful, then surely, He wouldn't allow pain? Or even if He did allow it to bad people, then not good people…right? But sometimes the bad in this world thrive and the good suffer. What about the innocent born into poverty, famine, or abuse? Suffering seems to be an obvious indictment against God and even against His existence. What is His answer?

On April 27 at 11:00, Patrick Edwards has a message called, Can I Trust the Bible, part 1 of his series, I Have a Question. Mark 16:9-20 | As we ask our questions, we must be first clear on where we're looking for the answers. The Bible claims that it is trustworthy, but can we believe that? Isn't that a self-referential argument and claim? As we kick off our new series we begin with the most basic and essential question, “Can I trust the Bible?”.

[ 11:00 Service ] On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Patrick teaches about the apostle Paul, from Acts 9:1-31. We wouldn't hold the beliefs we do unless we thought they were right, just as we wouldn't live the lives we do unless we thought it was best. But, often, we become so stuck in those ways that we're unwilling to consider anything else. The Resurrection of Jesus requires us to each deconstruct our lives, however, enabling us to see there is something better than we ever could have imagined.

On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, Patrick teaches from Colossians 2:13-15. What happened on the cross? How did the death of Jesus obtain salvation from sin? What exactly makes Good Friday so good? This Good Friday we're invited to explore how the death of Jesus did even more than just rescue us from Hell but was the moment of victory of the visible and invisibles powers of this present world.

On April 13, Patrick concludes the Genesis series with this message called, Where We're Going from Genesis 46-50. As God brings Jacob and his family into safety and abundance, we see that even then the journey isn't over. Egypt isn't their final destination. God's plans far exceed what they could have imagined and the same is still true today!

On April 6, Patrick brings a message called, the Unfolding of the Masterpiece, from Genesis 42-45.  When it rains, it pours. It never feels like just one challenge pops up in our path, but a multitude, and as that chaos builds up, we all eventually get to our breaking point. In those times, however, when all hope or reason seems lost, is most often when God reveals His presence and His perfect purpose. 

On March 30, Patrick teaches from Genesis 39-41, with a message called, Who Are You, O Man? Questions aren't a bad thing to ask, nor are they forbidden by God. On the contrary, because He loves us and wants a relationship with us God invites and encourages our questions. But we're to ask them in humility, reverence, and faith. Only through that lens will we then be able to maintain trust and hope in the hardest of circumstances. Only then will we be ready to be used by Him for the great big thing He has planned for us and His world.

On March 23, Patrick talks about the King Who is Coming - Genesis 37:2-38:30 Henry David Thoreau argued, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” We all struggle to find meaning in our day-to-day lives and often question if there is any bigger purpose. The people we read of in the Bible probably felt no differently, despite what we can now see in hindsight. The story of Jacob's sons reminds us that God is at work in the little things to bring about His big promise.

ON MARCH 16: Domesticated Jesus with Scott Chafee (the opening clip was a scene from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). Is Jesus really the Lion  of Judah? Or do we prefer a tame Lion, perhaps de-clawed without fangs. It seems that in the western church we have domesticated this young Jewish rabbi who turned the world upside down with his teaching. Many in the church seem to invite Jesus into their already busy lives so that  Jesus can follow US, rather than we following HIM. On Sunday, let's look  at the ways we tend to TAME Jesus into something we like better than the Jesus who calls us to radical obedience and discipleship.

On March 9, Patrick is teaching from Genesis 34:1-37:1 While human history has been dominated by those who would seek to make a great name for themselves, the modern era has produced an obsession with fame and celebrity like none before. Nearly everyone wants to be known and famous. God, however, has something bigger and better in mind: Not to bring individual fame and glory, but adoption into a family that will last forever.

On March 2, Patrick's message comes from Genesis 29:1-33:20 The Bible tells us that it is God's kindness that is meant to lead us to repentance and trust, but sometimes what God does in our lives, or allows, doesn't feel like kindness. Ultimately, though, Jacob's frustrations help us to have faith in all circumstances showing us how much God cares for our well-being and how He will ensure He gets us there.

On February 23, Patrick's message is Faithful Amidst Dysfunction, Part 2. Often that which stands most in the way of God's plans is us! Whether it be because of our own selfish ambitions, our laxity, or taking matters into our own hands, rather than cooperating in submission and faith we end up trying to build our own kingdoms. But God's grace and power is greater than our sin. If there is one thing the story of Jacob teaches us, it's that we cannot mess up or slow down God's mission!

On February 16, Patrick continues his series in Genesis: Obstacles and setbacks not only frustrate us in our  progress toward a goal, but they can make us doubt the cause  altogether. Maybe we misread the situation or shouldn't have started  down this path. We may even start to ask, “Has God left us, or have we  left Him?”. The start of Jacob's journey away from home shows us,  however, that when our hearts and minds are focused on His words and  promises we can have certainty that despite all appearances He is with  us and working all things out according to His perfect plan.

On February 9, Patrick teaches from Genesis 21-24. The human race is diverse. In appearance, in cuisine, in music, in all sorts of things we are different, not just across the planet but even in our immediate communities. Those differences, unfortunately, have often led to division and hurt, but God's purpose is to bring all people together. The Gospel, we see, isn't detached from questions of ethnicity or gender or culture but encompasses them all.

On February 2, Patrick continues his series in Genesis, this week being in Genesis 15-20. HERE'S THE DEAL: The power of a promise relies on three things: (1) Is the promise-maker trustworthy, and (2) Is the promise-maker able to come through, and (3) Is the promise itself good. In the book of Genesis, as the world begins to take shape and people do as they please across the globe, God makes a promise about how all things will turn out. We just have to decide if the promise meets these three criteria.

ON JANUARY 26, The Promise, Part 1 - Genesis 10-14 with Pastor Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. HERE'S THE DEAL: Our day to day lives can feel inconsequential. At best, we think we might be making a little difference, but how far can one person's effect really extend? God's great big plan, however, is accomplished through individuals, and if we believe in His spoken promises then we can live daily knowing He's always doing something big in us.

ON JANUARY 19: Won't Stop Now, (Genesis 4:25-9:29) with Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. HERE'S THE DEAL: How many times would you try to help someone, who continually turned you down and insulted you, before you just gave up on them? Genesis 5-9 feels like God giving humans the chance for a massive do-over and yet, when all is said and done, nothing changes. Just how true to His promises will He remain?

ON JANUARY 12 - Humanity's City, (Genesis 3:1-4:24) with Patrick Edwards, Ph.D.  HERE'S THE DEAL: Where did things go  wrong? How did we get here if the world God made was good and did what  He created it to do? Something clearly went wrong. Against God's good  design for the world human beings tried to devise their own plans and  with that broke God's good world. But even their rebellion couldn't stop  God as His grace is greater than all our sin.

ON JANUARY 5: We are beginning of a new sermon series on Genesis, with a message called, God's City, (Genesis 1:1-2:25) with Patrick Edwards, Ph.D.  HERE'S THE DEAL: The Bible opens by definitively showing us the Plan for the whole world and who the Plan-Maker is. The opening chapters aren't interested in telling us how the world was made, but rather Who made it and why He did. Only when we know Him can we then know ourselves and what He wants to do in this world through us.

ON DECEMBER 29th @10:00 AM: Don't Forget, But Be Reconciled (John 15:8-12, 1 Corinthians 11:17-19, Matthew 5:22-24) with Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. HERE'S THE DEAL: We were made into a family. No matter how different we may be or what stage of life we may be in, we're called into this together! This Sunday we celebrate and worship all together that reality and explore how Jesus desires to continue His mission in us through the work of the Holy Spirit. Patrick will also have a special Kid's Time message on December 29, Jesus Has Come, Now What? We will also have a baptism during the service, Gabby Walker. Stick around for the light brunch after the service.

ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 24: (3:00 & 4:30 pm) These Kingdoms, No Longer At Ease (Matthew 2:1-12) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. Most of us would say we “know” the nativity story. We can picture the scene and probably even describe what happened 2000 years ago. But the Journey of the Magi, or Wise Men, appears as a challenge to us. It's a passage not so much about the journey to the birth of Jesus, but about our journey home afterwards. This Christmas Eve we pause to look at the kingdoms of our lives anew in light of the birth of the King.

ON DECEMBER 22: Finding Peace in Jesus' Return (Luke 1:39-56) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. HERE'S THE DEAL: From wars, famines, natural disasters, economic turmoil, political and social division, the world seems pretty messed up. Very little feels safe and secure and, worst, we feel so helpless and powerless to do anything about it. But God's promises reveal to us His plans to topple the proud and mighty and exalt the hurting and the lowly. Jesus is coming back to heal this broken world and make all things new, and that is our PEACE.

Finding Joy in Jesus' Return - Luke 3:7-18 with Patrick Edwards, Ph.D. HERE'S THE DEAL: It's the most wonderful time of the year where we're all supposed to feel joyful, merry, and bright. What is JOY, though, and from where does it come? And what does thinking about the salvation and judgment of God have to do with any of it? Or with Christmas? It turns out that when we fix our eyes on the right things and prioritize the things of God in our lives, we might just get a little joyful as a result.

ON DECEMBER 8: Finding Faith in Jesus' Return (Luke 3:1-6) with Student Pastor Beth Anderson HERE'S THE DEAL: John the Baptist's call to prepare the way for the Lord resonates deeply during Advent, a season that emphasizes faith and anticipation. As he proclaims a message of repentance, we're reminded of the urgency to realign our hearts and lives. This passage invites us to reflect: What valleys in our lives need filling? What mountains must be made low? What obstacles stand in the way of our relationship with God? God calls us to make room for His transformative presence as we anticipate Jesus coming again,

ON DECEMBER 1: Finding Hope in Jesus' Return (Luke 21:25-26), Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: Whether it be because of global events around the world or crises and struggles in our own life, it can be hard to feel optimistic. But the advent season is a time to remember Jesus doesn't call us to put on a good face or try to find the brightside in life. Rather, we are to remember His promises and His works, having confident HOPE that He is coming back to finish what He started.

ON NOVEMBER 24: Do Not Be Afraid (Mark 16:1-8) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: Why was the tomb empty? All who hear the story of Jesus must offer an answer, and yet Jesus Himself has already told us. Only by revisiting His Words can we leave our old lives behind and faithfully follow him.

ON NOVEMBER 17: Enthroned (Mark 15:1-47) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: In the climax of his story, Mark shows us the most shocking thing yet about Jesus: How with the empire's very own instrument of death and shame, Jesus secures the victory of God over sin and evil demonstrating He is the true King. SMALL GROUPS: Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00. Remember that life change happens in small groups, being in circles rather than rows. kgbc.us/groups GOING DEEPER INTO COMMUNITY: Are you interested in going deeper into Patrick's messages? Looking for a way to apply the truth we heard on Sunday? Check out these small group discussion questions: kgbc.us/class

ON NOVEMBER 10: The Cup (Mark 14:1-72) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: It's easy to look back at someone's failure and say, "Oh, if I had been there..." We'd all like to think that if we had been by Jesus' side for three years we would have listened to Him and remained faithful. But as we near the climax of Mark's Gospel we find that only Jesus alone was able to fulfill the mission of God.

On November 3, Patrick looks at the end times section of Mark, that while we will all face hardship in life, our hope is in the promise of His glorious Kingdom.

ON OCTOBER 27: Why Should We Consider Jesus? (Mark 11:27-12:44) with Pastor Scott Chafee. HERE'S THE DEAL: People need real reasons to have faith in Jesus, it's not about just taking a leap of blind faith. There are some good reasons to consider Jesus. In this section in Mark, Jesus addresses his spiritual authority, tells a story of God's sovereignty and our stewardship, re-emphasizes our kingdom citizenship, addresses an issue of the distorted theology, clarifies the great commandment, affirms his deity, warns those who call themselves religious leaders, and concludes with an example of godly giving.

ON OCTOBER 20: What Do We Want From Jesus?  (Mark 10:32-11:25). Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: in times of hardship of just dreaming about our futures, we can find ourselves unintentionally viewing Jesus as  some magical genie there to grant us three wishes. But the road to  Jerusalem (and ultimately Calvary) requires us to pause on Who the King is and what His Kingdom really offers and asks of us.

On October 13, the message is called, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road" from Mark 8:27-10:31 – Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD It's one thing to say we are a Christian, but following Jesus is a life of faith, constantly dying to oneself and one's way of thinking. In the glory of Jesus' transfiguration, we see the cost of discipleship and begin to see what it looks like in the Christian life for the rubber to meet the road.

“The Real Feeding Miracle” – Mark 6:6b-8:26 – Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD Just as our bodies hunger and thirst for nourishment, so too our souls pant for sustenance and safety. Mark shows us this week how everything in this world will fail us, which is why Jesus brings His Kingdom and meets us saying, “I Am. Don't be afraid.”

On September 29, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "Who Then is This?" from Mark 4:35-6:6a. HERE'S THE DEAL: It can be human nature to lower our expectations to avoid disappointment, but with Jesus we see in our passage that our expectations for His Kingship aren't high enough! He intends to do above and beyond all we could ask for or think of.

On September 22, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "Real Family" from Mark 3:7-4:34. HERE'S THE DEAL: Many things can unite or divide us into groups and communities. But with Jesus there is only one factor: Him! As He builds His family in ways totally unexpected, we are each challenged with one question, "Will we believe and follow Him or not?".

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 15, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "True Colors" from Mark 2:1-3:6. HERE'S THE DEAL: What could go wrong with healing disabilities and not skipping meals? Apparently, a lot! In five little encounters the people begin to realize that Jesus is more than just a miracle worker... which begins to expose everyone's true colors.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 8, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will begin his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "More Than Meets the Eye" from Mark 1:1-45. HERE'S THE DEAL: Even in His own times, people had assumptions about who Jesus was. He healed the sick and drove out demons, but His ministry ran much deeper than that. Rather, His miraculous works point us to a message He preached about Himself and this very reality of life, which challenges us just as much today to answer who we think Jesus is.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 1, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will conclude his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Economics of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 4:10-23. HERE'S THE DEAL: Philippians 4:10-23 | The topic we all hate discussing in church: Money. But it's unavoidable as money shapes everything about our lives and our society. The call to Kingdom Citizenship shows us a higher and lasting investment we can make not simply with our money but how we view all we have.  Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00. Remember that life change happens in small groups. WORSHIP KIDSTYLE: Please remember that Worship Kidstyle (Grades 1-3) is taking the summer off. We will continue to take care of nursery age children through Kindergarten children during the 11:00 worship time. Worship Kidstyle is back on September 8. SPECIAL EMPHASIS:     Midweek @ King's Grant begins on Wednesday September 4     Farmers' Market happens this next Thursday, September 5     Pop-up Sunday for Kids through Students is September 8.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 25, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “Practicing Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 4:2-9. HERE'S THE DEAL: Philippians 4:2-9 | Kingdom Citizenship isn't something theoretical. Christian theology isn't just a series of concepts to commit to memory. These are things for every Christian and every church to do! What might our family of faith look like if we were to start practicing Kingdom Citizenship? It'd claim to every square inch of our existence. 

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 18, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, "The Meaning of Kingdom Citizenship" from Philippians 3:12-4:1. HERE'S THE DEAL: Philippians 3:12-4:1 | Following Jesus isn't just a Sunday morning thing or something you can turn on and off. Like getting married or having a child, Kingdom Citizenship is a whole new reality that is meant to effect one's total life and outlook. Jesus has laid claim to every square inch of our existence. 

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 11, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Joy of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 3:1-11. HERE'S THE DEAL: Philippians 3:1-11 | We all have labors of love, things that require a lot of work and investment but are so worth whatever the cost. While the Christian life may seem costly at times, and certainly so to a lost world watching us, there is indeed nothing better we could do with our lives than know Jesus and follow Him in His purposes. For the Kingdom citizen suffering can actually become an occasion for great joy!

On August 4, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “Working Out Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 2:12-30. We will celebrate the Lord's Supper at both services and take up a benevolence offering at the end of each service. This week, we only recorded the 9:30 service. HERE'S THE DEAL: Eventually the rubber must meet the road. The Christians life is one, therefore, of active passivity. The power to live as citizens of the Kingdom of heaven rests in Jesus, but we need to put that into action. Each day we are to work it out.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On July 28, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Author and Perfecter of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 2:5-11. HERE'S THE DEAL: Leaders, rulers, and champions tend to carry a certain bravado about them. Hyping oneself up and promoting one's own brand seems to be how one gains followers. Jesus used His power and privilege, though, to serve and give Himself a ransom for the many. This week's passage shows us how Jesus is both the power and model for Kingdom Citizenship.  Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00. Remember that life change happens in small groups. MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: The Children's Ministry and Centrikid Camp.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On July 21, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Unity of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 1:27-2:4. HERE'S THE DEAL: In a country so divided, especially during an election cycle, it seems that there is nothing that people can agree upon today. Jesus empowers His people, however, to live in a different way, for it is through our unity in the cross that a lost world around us will see the truth of the Gospel.  Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00. Remember that life change happens in small groups. 1. The Church's unity is essential to fulfilling its mission (1:27-30) This is a common theme in the book, the trials and tribulations that came as we follow Jesus. But this isn't a meant to be a message of doom and gloom. Rather, suffering does three things...  1) Suffering has a redemptive nature  2) Suffering tests our convictions  3) Suffering testifies to the gospel and glory of God.  2. The Church's unity depends upon a Christ-oriented view of one another (2:1-4) The Church must demonstrate its Kingdom Citizenship in... 1) Racial Unity 2) Socio-Economic Unity 3) Multi-Generational Unity

On July 14, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his first teaching series through Paul's letter to the Philippians. The series is called, “Citizen,” from Paul's letter to the Philippians. The message this week is "The Task of Kingdom Citizenship" from Philippians 1:12-26. HERE'S THE DEAL: While there are many privileges and benefits that come with citizenship, there are also responsibilities. As we've been freely granted citizenship in God's Kingdom, we now have a calling to represent King Jesus in everything, whether that be in times of plenty or times of hardship.