The Tax Collector

Grace Chapel Wilsonville

The Tax Collector

A warning to those confident in their own righteousness.

August 18, 2024 • Jake Schwein • Romans 3:23–24, 1 John 1:9, Luke 18:9–14, Proverbs 3:5–6, Ephesians 2:8–9

"The Pharisee’s trouble was that he was self-righteous, believing that he was righteous in himself. He was not, as we say, ‘justified by faith’, but by works—his own works. He went to the temple to inform God how good he was, and thus went home unjustified." — John Stott, "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount.”

Good Samaritan

August 11, 2024 • Josh Weaver • Galatians 5:13–15, John 1:14, Luke 10:25–37

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,” and “your neighbor as yourself.” How do we not lose our convictions and even advocate for our convictions but still love those whom we strongly disagree with?

The Lost

August 4, 2024 • Mike Tatlock • Matthew 10:7–8, Luke 15:6–20, Luke 17:20–32, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Kingdom Investment

July 28, 2024 • Mike Tatlock • Matthew 16:26, Matthew 25:14–30, Ephesians 2:2, Matthew 13:45–46, Matthew 13:44

In this week’s sermon, we learn about the Parable of the Talents. The story reinforces the truth that each of us is uniquely equipped with natural abilities and resources given to us for use in God’s kingdom. The key is learning to apply our special, God-given talents to make an eternal difference in the lives of those around us. There are many things we prioritize in life, such as food, wealth, or social status. The only thing that truly matters, however, is our eternal status. Are there ways you can use your time, skills, influence, or other resources to make an eternal impact? Whether your mission field is your home, community, at the national level, or around the globe, Ephesians 5:15–16 tells us to live wisely, “making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” There has never been a better time in history than now to learn what the Bible says about the days in which we are living. Then, go and share it with someone.