In this sermon from our series on the church, we look at the church as a temple. In 1 Peter 2, we see that the church is built on the living temple, Jesus Christ, is filled with temple ministry to God and others, and is the visible temple today. The church is to be gospel proclaiming and God glorifying, living out the faith with grace and mercy before a watching world. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

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The Church as a Temple

In this sermon we look at Paul’s use of the human body as one of his primary metaphors for the church, giving us a beautiful picture of the church’s unity with Christ and with one another. As the body of Christ, we look to him as the source of all life and authority for the church. The body should be diverse and united in Christ, where we care for and serve one another with the gifts God has given us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church as a Body

Scripture uses powerful metaphors to describe the purpose of the church and the beautiful relationships within it. In this sermon, we look at the picture of the church as a family, which means that we share our stuff with one another, we share our hearts with each other, we continue on together, and the members of the family are known. Are you a part of a biblical church family? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church as a Family

The church is the beloved bride of Christ, and is both universal and local. In this sermon we look at the difference between the universal and local church, as well as the specific responsibilities and authority given to the local church. God has designed the local church for our good, and it is meant to be a family that we are committed to and to whom we submit for our benefit and Christ’s witness. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church is Universal and Local

As we continue our series on the nature of the church, we look in this sermon at the difference between the invisible and the visible church. The invisible church is the church as the Lord sees it, and is made up of true believers who have placed their faith in Christ. The visible church is the church as people see it. It is entered into through a profession of faith which is then expressed through baptism, but only the Lord knows those who are truly his. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Church is Invisible and Visible

What is the biblical definition of the word “church”? Is it a building…a place where people go to worship God on Sunday mornings? In this sermon on God's design for his church, we see that the church is God’s people, the assembly of the redeemed, who have been saved by his grace to proclaim his glory. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

God's Design for His Church

What should our lives be focused on in light of the imminent return of Christ? In this final sermon from our series in 2 Peter, we are reminded to focus on holiness, on living missionally, on guarding our hearts and minds, and on growing in truth and grace, that we may live our lives for the glory of God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Keep Growing in Grace

In this sermon from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, professor of Old Testament Dr. Michael Grisanti looks at how faith, trust, and dependence on God are crucial in the life of every believer, encouraging us to pursue a life of daily dependence on the Lord in every circumstance of life. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Trust in the Lord

What would change in your life if you knew that Christ was going to return this week? In this sermon from 2 Peter 3:11-13, we look at Peter’s description of the sort of people we ought to be in light of Christ’s return—people whose lives are marked by holiness, godliness, and hope. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Right Response to Christ's Return

In 2 Peter 3:8-10, Peter writes to believers to strengthen them, to remind them of the truth of Jesus’ return, and to call them to live in light of that truth. As we await the return of our Lord, we are encouraged to trust in God’s timing, trust in his reasons, and to live in such a way that we are ready for his return. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Are You Ready for the Return of Christ?

In 2 Peter 3:1-7, Peter warns of scoffers who will come, denying the return of Christ. He reminds the church that the prophets, apostles, and Jesus himself taught that he would come again. Peter points out the insincerity and sinful lifestyles of these scoffers, reminds us of scriptural history, and assures us of the certainty of Christ’s return. When the Lord comes back, will we be ready? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Stirring Up Truth

In 2 Peter 2:17-22, Peter continues to warn the church about false teachers, focusing on their destructive doctrine which is empty, enslaving, and eternally destructive. To avoid being led astray we must study and know God’s Word, comparing all teaching to the truth of Scripture, which is full and life-giving, leads to freedom, and offers the hope of eternal life. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Warning Against Destructive Doctrine

In this sermon from 2 Peter 2:10b-16, we look at the dangers of pride, sensuality, and greed, and the need to guard our hearts from these sins. False teachers are often characterized by one or more of these transgressions, but sincere believers can be tempted in these areas as well. By God’s grace, may we root out even the smallest seeds of these sins, looking to Christ as our example. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

The Path to Destruction

Audio only (video coming soon!) God’s judgment of false teachers is not asleep. In this sermon from 2 Peter 2:4-10a, we look at Peter’s three examples of God’s justice from the Old Testament: on fallen angels, on the ancient world, and on Sodom and Gomorrah. He makes it clear that God’s righteous judgment of the ungodly will come, while also reassuring believers that God knows how to preserve them. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Our Righteous Judge

As believers, we are the people of God, meant to be a light in the world, shining forth the glorious gospel of God so that all can see and glorify him. From guest speaker Kirk Crager during our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Head, Heart, and Hands of a Missional Community

Sermons from Grace Bible Church of Bend located in Bend Oregon. Find us on the web at http://gracebibleofbend.org

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