Is Persecution the Worst Thing?

Grace Church Waco

SERMONS

Is Persecution the Worst Thing?

The Psalms of Ascent

July 16, 2023 • Mark Roberts • Psalm 129

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Psalm 129 // A key marker of our identity as pilgrim followers of Jesus is our association with Jesus in persecution and opposition. When we understand God's righteousness and mercy towards us, we see that persecution is not the worst the worst thing. The worst thing that could happen to us is being cursed by God, and it already happened to Jesus so that we could be blessed.

Bless the Lord!

August 20, 2023 • Drake Osborn • Psalm 134

Psalm 134 // We were created to tell the truth about God, to bless God by honoring and praising him for his perfect blessedness. The Gospel of Jesus answers all of our objections to this great purpose, and brings us into the Great blessings of God for us.

Unity From Above

August 13, 2023 • Dave Becker • Psalm 133

Psalm 133 // In Psalm 133 we learn that the unity of God's people comes down from God as a gift of his grace. Unity is the resting pulse of the Church as each of us has been joined to Christ as sons and daughters, and to one another as brothers and sisters, by faith. The unity of the church is not the accomplishment of the church, but a revelation of God's anointing and life giving grace.

Zeal for God's House

August 6, 2023 • Drake Osborn • Psalm 132

Psalm 132 // On our journey to God, how do we know our zeal to come and worship God will not be met with disappointments or rejection? Because we stand on the work and promises of Jesus, the son of David.