Sermons on Fear
Fear, Worry and Uncertainty
How do you and I prepare for the unexpected–but guarantee–appearance of stress, pain, uncertainty and suffering in our life? Guest preacher and Christ’s Church elder Richard Johnson takes us on a journey through Scripture to answer that question.
A Nap Is Good for Your Soul
After defeating the false prophets of Baal, Elijah is on the run from the Queen who has vowed to kill him. He’s exhausted, burned out, and just wants to quit. God sends an angel to him and the first thing Elijah does is take a nap. Similarly, after a long year, summer is finally here but you might find yourself exhausted, burned out, and maybe wanting to quit. Taking some naps this summer may be the first step in saving…
The Good Shepherd
Because Jesus is a Good Shepherd, we can trust Him with our whole lives, and the life to come. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
The Language of silence
The language of silence holds space for ordinary and difficult moments to become holy. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Dawn of Something New
We are all confronted with change, and sometimes that change can be exciting—the offer of a new job, the news that we’re going to be parents. But with change comes the fear of the unfamiliar. What if the best possible offer of change was different than anything we ever knew? How could we overcome the fear of the unknown to receive a better life in the future and certain joy right now? The message of Easter may just hold that…
From Fear and Cynicism to Trust
Trust seems harder to come by these days. We are facing, as a society, a startling lack of trust in each other and in our institutions. And that lack of trust leads to fear and cynicism. What goes through your mind when you hear the word “trust”? How to begin to trust again in a world that is so often not trustworthy? *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor…
Stress Test
A recent survey says we’re at the highest levels of stress in 20 years. Jesus changes the way we think about Stress and leads us from self-reliance and self-protection to submission and surrender to the power and purposes of God. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
I Am Not Afriad
Fear abounds in the Christmas story. Fear abounds in our world. But we don’t have to be afraid because God is with us. He’s present. He provides. He protects His promise. What does that feel like? It’s like being held by God. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Beyond Fear
In a time of fear and uncertainty, God offers us something even better than courage. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Rediscovering Joy
How can I find joy when so much is wrong with the world? A centered heart chooses joy. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Rx for Anxiety
How can we overcome chronic, debilitating worry when there are so many things to worry about these days? With beautiful words and imagery, Jesus offers three simple truths that give us hope in the face of anxiety. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Riches to Rags: Joseph’s Story
“God with us” is one of the great promises of the Bible. But there are times in life when it sure doesn’t look or feel like God is with us… Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.