October 31 is . . . Reformation Day! But how many observe it? What we as Americans observe is, and what we have been preparing for, which seems like weeks, is . . . Halloween. Did you know that "Halloween" has Christian roots? How so? And how far back does it go? And why is there so much focus on death on October 31? What is it all about? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover the bad, the good and the glorious elements of Halloween.

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Halloween: The Bad, The Good, the Glorious

Three great words to live by: rest, remember, honor. These words are part and parcel of the 4th and 5th words God gave Moses that he might teach Israel how to really live. But "this is Old Testament! Can anything good come from studying THAT?" Come with the Grace United crew as we experience the 4th and 5th words of the Decalogue, a.k.a: the 10 Commandments.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 13, Deut. 5.12-16; "Rest. Remember. Honor."

We call them the Ten Commandments. But in reality they are the "Ten Words." What do these words, these commandments have to do with Christians living in 21st Century America? For this is the heart of the Law of God. The long standing understanding by many followers of Jesus is "Law bad; grace good." But the fingerprints of the grace of God are all over these words. In this installment of "The Ten Words," we will cover the first three. Come with the Grace United crew as we discover how awesome and life-giving these words are.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 12, Deut. 5.1-11; "Ten Words and the Upward Gaze"

The Ten Commandments. Beautful words. "Really?" This is the Law of God, though! Aren't we to see the Ten Commandments as, "Law bad, grace good?" Wasn't the Law given to us to show us that we can't keep it? That we need grace to get us to heaven? In this ongoing series of the "Gospel According to Moses," Moses will show that the Ten Commandments serve a far different purpose. What is that purpose? They were also only given to a certain group of people in the world. Who are they? Come with the Grace United crew as we uncover marvelous things about the Ten Commandments that have been hidden in plain sight. For a LONG time.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 11, Deut. 4.44-5.21 "Ten Words: The Heart of the Matter"

To God be the glory, great things He has done! What has He done in your life? With all the chaos in our world, it may seem that the Lord is absent. But that cannot be farther from the truth. Evil has run in cycles, and this is yet another one. In our onging series of "The Gospel According to Moses," Moses recounts the glorious things the Lord has done in the life of Israel, in spite of their sin and unfaithfulness. What kinds of things? Come with the Grace United crew as we marvel the great things He has done for His people. Truly, To God Be The Glory!

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 10, Deut. 4:32-43 "To God Be The Glory!"

Predictive prophecy. This for many translates to what will happen to Christians at the end of the world as we know it. The rapture, Great Tribulation, Christ's return and millennial reign. The Great White Throne judgment. Then eternity begins! But what if predictive prophecy translated into . . . God's people committing idolatry? God through Moses predicted Israel was going to commit idolatry. What would be the fallout for the multipled times Israel would commit spiritual adultery? And what doe it have to do with 21st Century Christians? Join the Grace United crew as we explore "Idolatry . . . in Prophecy."

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 9, Deut. 4:15-31 "Idolatry...In Prophecy?"

Being "privileged" is a really bad word in our culture. The notion is used as a bludgeon by members of one culture upon another. This is yet another weapon the enemy of the ONE human race has in his arsonal to divide us--and tragically he is doing a good job. But the people of God actually HAVE a privilege status. It is recounted in one of Moses' last messages he gave to the sons and daughters of Israel. What does privilege mean? What does it mean to "claim the privilege"? Come with the Grace United crew where, as people of God understand and learn how to apply our privilege.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 8, Deut. 4:1-14: "Claim the Privilege"

Oh, the freedom of open doors. And oh, the inconvenience of locked gates--unless one happens to be in Afghanistan. The sons and daughters of Israel experienced tremendous open doors. However, Moses, their leader suffered the absolute tragedy of a locked gate. God told him that he was not to enter the land of promise. What was the reason for the locked gate? And how does that apply to our lives today? Come with the Grace United crew as we explore open doors and locked gates.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 7, Deut. 3:12-22 "Open Doors, Locked Gates"

Warfare is a tragic, evil thing. It's been with us almost as long as we've been around. Where did the idea come from? And what about a guy named Og? Who was he? And the Rephaim--what about them? Nephilim, anyone? These things are talked about in "The Sihog Campaign." Come with the Grace United crew as we explore them.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 6, Deut. 2:26-3:22: "The Sihog Campaign: More than Meets the Eye"

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 5, Deut. 2.1-25; "Abe's Boys and Giants, Too"

Are real giants talked about in the Bible? If so, who are they? Or is this to be considered a no kidding mythical tale? What does this sort of thing have to do with God, with God's people, even with Christians in teh 21st century? Join the Grace United crew as we dive in to the "Gospel According to Moses" exploring a "giant" issue.

There are not many guarantees in this life, but here is one of them: God WILL discipline his people. But it is never without a purpose. The writer to the Hebrews tells us that the Father disciplines his children that they might share his holiness. This is truth, whether one is a Christian or a member of the nation of Israel, God's chosen people. In Deuteronomy 1.19-46, we might call God's interaction with his people a "severe mercy." How severe? Come with the Grace United crew as we have a "front row seat" observing for our instruction, God's discipline of grace in the days of Moses.

The Gospel According to Moses, Part 4, Deut. 1.19-46: "The Discipline of Grace"

Grace United Family Church celebrates 9 years of the Lord's goodness and blessing to this small congregation! What has He been up to with us over these years? Come with the Grace United crew as we walk down memory lane, and at the same time being challenged to go forward by His grace to fulfill the mission He has given us.

Anniversary Sunday #9; August 1, 2021

Every year about this time, the Grace United youth and young adults serve in corporate worship, to include the preaching. This year, Aidan and Liam tag teamed to deliver a powerful 2 part message concerning what worship is from their perspective. In this day and age there seems to be a premium placed on "nones". However, there are still some youth who hold fast to the truth. What are Aidan's and Liam's take on worship? Tune in to find out. You just might be surprised. My prayer as their pastor is that you would be challenged by these young men, teenagers, regarding the worship of the King.

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