What is God’s will for our lives this year? Scripture tells us that the “secret things” belong to God, but we don’t have to wonder about God’s revealed will taught clearly in his Word. In this sermon, Pastor Phil encourages us to pray that God would cultivate joy and peace in us and in our church—joy that comes from knowing Christ, abiding in Christ, and from giving thanks in all circumstances, and peace which only comes from the work of the Sprit in our lives and a deep, abiding relationship with the Lord. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Prayer Goals, Part 1
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 & Romans 14:19
January 1, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 14:19
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May 5, 2024 • Guest • Isaiah 40:27–31
In this sermon from Isaiah 40:27-31, guest speaker Todd Miles looks at Israel’s complaint, who God is, what he does, and what his people should do in response. We are reminded to go to God for help, to pray with expectation, and in our waiting to obey, hope, trust, and seek after the Lord. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Evidence of Genuine Love
December 31, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • 1 John 4:17–21
In the book of 1 John, the apostle explains what genuine love, love that is “perfected,” should look like. In this New Year’s sermon from 1 John 4:17-21, Pastor Phil looks at two evidences of genuine love: a love that lacks fear and one that displays sacrificial love for others. This type of genuine love will only come about by the power of the Spirit as we faithfully abide in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Abigail the Peacemaker
October 29, 2023 • Guest • 1 Samuel 25
In this sermon, author, speaker and biblical counselor Jim Newheiser brings us a message from 1 Samuel 25, where we see Abigail serving as a peacemaker, rescuing her family from death and David from sin. We see in Abigail a model of how to confront someone about their sin, and in David we have an example of how to humbly accept correction and change course when needed. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.