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Understanding Our Depravity - Words of Grace Podcast - April 28, 2024

This week, Scott, Justin, & Josh sit down to discuss why it's important to grasp the depths of our depravity from Isaiah 59.   The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Timeless Message of Salvation - Isaiah 59 - April 21, 2024

Isaiah 59 begins with sin, continues with sorrow, and ends in salvation. The message is that God graciously intervenes to save sinners and renew his people. This is a timeless message and broad in its relevance. Still today, the individual person needs to be saved, churches need to be renewed, and societies can experience spiritual awakening when God intervenes by his Word and Spirit. For this we pray. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the wor...

The Act & Lifestyle of Worship - Words of Grace Podcast - April 16, 2024

As Scott and Justin look at Isaiah 56-58, they discuss the importance of the act of worship and how it fosters a lifestyle of worship.    The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Worship God Wants - Isaiah 56-58 - April 14, 2024

In this passage of Isaiah, the Lord sends a message for his people who are back in their homeland and free to worship him. He calls them to keep their worship pure by keeping their hearts humble and close to him. This is a message for us today as we worship while we wait for Christ to come again. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, a...

Future Hope for Today - Words of Grace Podcast - April 9, 2024

How does the hope of an eternal future change us today? How does it help us as we seek to live out our faith? These questions are addressed in today's podcast as we look back at Isaiah 54-55. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

Rejoice and Respond To The Work of The Servant - Isaiah 54-55 - April 7, 2024

This prophecy gives us reasons to rejoice and to respond to the work of the Servant who reconciles us to God. We hear his grace that reverses the results of sin and that calls us to come to him for all that satisfies our soul. The Servant has secured our salvation, now let us seek him by faith until we meet him face to face. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for...

Our Post-Easter Purpose - Words of Grace Podcast - April 2, 2024

Easter weekend is over, so what's next? Justin and Scott discuss how the joy found in the Easter season continues into the ongoing life of our congregation.   The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Life-Giving Resurrection of Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15 - March 31, 2024

Scott Patty delivers an Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Rejection - Words of Grace Podcast - March 26, 2024

This week, Justin and Scott look at Isaiah 53 and talk about how we can be prone to reject Jesus when he does not meet our expectations.    The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Servant Who Bore Our Sins - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - March 24, 2024

In this Servant passage we again see Jesus Christ. He is revealed as the one who atoned for our sins. This means that he took upon himself the guilt and the penalty of our sin, though he himself had not sinned. By suffering the just penalty for sin, he removed it from all who repent and believe in him. Today we are called to see Jesus as the Suffering Servant who took away our sin, and ourselves as the sinners for whom he died. With this vision of Jesus and ourselves, we repent and believe i...

A Wake Up Call - Isaiah 51:9-52:12 - March 17, 2024

Elder Bill Maynard speaks on Isaiah 51:9-52:12. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Comfort and Courage through Listening to The Lord - Isaiah 51:1-11 - March 10, 2024

The message of Isaiah 51 is to the remaining exiles who are seeking the Lord. The Lord is calling them to listen to his word for comfort and courage in their current state of sorrow. The message landed well, so they prayed. Today, hear the word of the Lord. See yourself in the history of God’s people and the plan of God’s salvation. Let comfort and courage from the promises of God rule over fear in your heart. Listen, pray, and live. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually health...

Theological Vision - Words of Grace Podcast - March 5, 2024

Grace has been talking a lot about having a theological vision as a congregation. This week, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of having a theological vision as a church. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grac...

The Servant Who Sustains The Weary - Isaiah 50 - March 3, 2024

This chapter gives us another picture of the Servant of the Lord who is Jesus Christ. Jesus lived a life of listening to the Father and speaking his word to us. He submitted his life to the will of the Father, which led to his rejection and suffering. He was vindicated by the Father in the resurrection and is now exalted as Lord. Morning by morning we come to the Father with Jesus and his word sustains our weary souls. Let us listen to him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually...

A Vision For Our Congregation - Words of Grace Podcast - February 27, 2024

This week, Justin and Scott discuss the importance for a congregation to have a strong theological vision from Isaiah 49. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

Salvation To The Ends of The Earth - Isaiah 49 - February 25, 2024

God’s work through his Servant is to bring back his people to himself, and to bring his light to the nations. Through the Servant salvation will reach to the ends of the earth. This vision of God’s work in the world sustains us through hardship and keeps us seeking his kingdom in our lives. Knowing we are included in God’s plan by his grace gives us hope for the future. May the Lord give us vision today. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the w...

Human Pride vs. God’s Grace - Isaiah 47-48 - February 18, 2024

The contrast in these chapters is not between proud humans and humble humans. It is not between two kinds of humans at all. The contrast is between human pride and the grace of God. Pride leads to destruction. God’s grace leads to salvation. The call of God today is to reject the way of pride, receive his grace in Christ, and walk in the way of faith. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is b...

Obedience & God’s Purposes - Words of Grace Podcast - February 13, 2024

This week, Justin and Scott discuss God’s grace that carries us as we obey and trust in his sovereignty.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Lord Carries His People - Isaiah 46 - February 11, 2024

This passage is another exposure of the foolishness and futility of idolatry, for idols become burdens to those who trust them. Again God is exalted as Sovereign, for he will accomplish all that he purposes. The people of God are repeatedly exhorted to trust him alone, for only he can carry them through the crisis they face. The Lord can and will save his people. Listen, remember, and trust him today. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the worl...

Idolatry & Sovereignty - Words of Grace Podcast - February 6, 2024

This week, Justin and Scott take a closer look at Isaiah 44:24-45:25. How should Christians think about the issue of idolatry? What about the sovereignty of God when we read of judgment throughout the Bible? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scot...

Turn to Me and Be Saved - Isaiah 44:24-45:25 - February 4, 2024

Identifying Idols - Words of Grace Podcast - January 30, 2024

This week, Justin and Scott discuss Isaiah 44, asking how we can identify idolatry in our own lives.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

Only One God - Isaiah 44:6-23 - January 28, 2024

This passage contains the two-sided affirmation that the LORD only is God, and that idolatry is foolish and futile. The clear witness of Scripture is that God does not dwell in images of wood, stone, and metal, nor in the mental imaginations of man. As the word unfolds, we see that God dwells in the Man of flesh, bone, and blood, Jesus Christ. Jesus dwelt among us and we beheld his glory. In Jesus, we know God as our Redeemer and Rock. Let us not fear, for the LORD is with us. Grace Communi...

A Praying Church - Words of Grace Podcast - January 23, 2024

Last week, we kicked off our annual season of prayer with the Devoted to Prayer guide. On the podcast this week, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of prayer, as well as pitfalls to avoid. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

God’s Grace Abounds - Isaiah 43:1-44:5 - January 21, 2024

The word “grace” is not used in this passage, but it could be written over the whole of it. This passage communicates the uniqueness of God as the one living and true LORD, the Creator, the Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. He alone can create, call, and care for his people. He shows abounding grace to them in their captivity and sin. His grace to his people reveals his glory to the nations. This is true today. May we be drawn to Christ by the cords of his grace to declare his praise to all....

The Servant and His Bruised and Fainting People - Isaiah 42 - January 14, 2024

The message to God’s people is that his Servant will heal them up not break them to ruin. He will fan the flame of their faintly burning lives not blow them out. The Lord is with them in their weakness to bring them under his just rule and into a right relationship with him. Ultimately, this message applies to Christ who strengthens and leads us in the kingdom of God. Turn to Christ today. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of th...

I Am... Fear Not - Isaiah 41 - January 7, 2024

The Lord is communicating to his people that the captivity they are experiencing in no way threatens the reality of his sovereignty or their election. He will strengthen, help, and uphold them. For this reason, they are not to fear. This message for Judah in exile in the sixth century is for Christ’s church and Christians at all times and in all places until he returns. Do not fear. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways ...

Resurrection Hope - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 - December 31, 2023

Josh Hussung speaks on 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God’s grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Wait For The Lord - Isaiah 40:26-31 - December 24, 2023

The glory, greatness, and grace of God revealed in Isaiah 40 gives us confidence that he takes notice of us and will act on our behalf. The Lord promised that he would come to us, and he did in Christ. He promises to renew our strength to follow Christ, and he will as we wait for him. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical ...

The Incomparable Christ - Isaiah 40:12-25 - December 17, 2023

In this section of Isaiah 40 the Lord is reasoning with his people. Through a series of questions he leads them to see his incomparable nature, power, and ways. Isaiah gives us a new understanding of God in Christ, and by it we are renewed in faith. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of th...

Isaiah 40 As Our Guide - Words of Grace Podcast - December 12, 2023

How can we use Isaiah 40 to be our guide and comfort heading into a new year? Justin and Scott discuss this and more on this week's podcast. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

Behold Your God - Isaiah 40:9-11 - December 10, 2023

The renewing vision for the downcast and disheartened, for doubters and those in despair, for all who are in some kind of darkness, is God in his greatness and grace. Isaiah’s prophecy to the exiles points to Jesus Christ who came as the triumphant king to rescue us for himself, and as the compassionate shepherd who carries and cares for us to the end. Behold your God in the person of Jesus Christ and be renewed today. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for mi...

The Depths of Sin - Words of Grace - December 5, 2023

Scott and Justin look at Isaiah 40. This chapter shows us both the depths of our sin and the beauty of God’s grace.    The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.  

Comfort My People - Isaiah 40:1-8 - December 3, 2023

This prophecy addresses a despondent people with the message that the Lord has not deserted them. The grace of the Lord abounds for forgiveness, deliverance, and the renewal we need to walk humbly and joyfully with him. This is the comfort with which the Lord comforts us. Believe it, receive it, and walk in it today. This prophecy addresses a despondent people with the message that the Lord has not deserted them. The grace of the Lord abounds for forgiveness, deliverance, and the renewal we...

Don’t Trust People - Words of Grace Podcast - November 28, 2023

This week, Justin and Scott discuss the past sermon from Sunday. How we are to interact in the world with others while trusting the Lord? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

In Whom Do You Now Trust? - Isaiah 36-39 - November 26, 2023

Up to this point in Isaiah, the prophetic call to the people of Judah and Jerusalem has been to trust completely and only in the Lord. Now we come to an on-the-ground, real-life example of what that trust looks like. Hezekiah and the people come face to face with the biggest threat to their peace, and an even bigger test of their faith. Their experience serves us as we learn to walk by faith in the Lord in our day. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for minist...

Two Roads, Two Destinations - Isaiah 34-35 - November 19, 2023

These two chapters of Isaiah are poetic prophesies of contrasting destinations. One final reality is judgement and the wrath of God. The other is life in the presence of the holy God who dwells with his redeemed in a place of glory and good. The road to judgement is rebellion against God as King. The Way of Holiness is traveled by faith. Today, flee from the wrath of God and keep to the way of faith that leads to life.' Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for m...

A Life of Trust - Words of Grace Podcast - November 14, 2023

In this episode, Scott and Justin recap missions month so far and discuss living a life of trust from our study in Isaiah.

THE LORD IS OUR KING, TRUST HIM – ISAIAH 32-33 – NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The message that runs throughout the Bible is that the Lord is our king. He reigns over all things and he saves his people. Our response to this revelation of God is to trust him. In these chapters, Isaiah gives us the promise of the coming king and the prescription for how we live as his people. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, a...

Overwhelmed Yet Trusting - Words of Grace Podcast - November 7, 2023

The task of making Christ known among the nations can be overwhelming. How do we trust the Lord in light of this mission, given to us in Matthew 28? The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Mission of the Church - Matthew 28:16-20 - November 5, 2023

Our mission as God’s people has come from Jesus himself. Jesus came into the world to save sinners and now he has sent his redeemed people to take the message of salvation to all nations. The church has a clear mission in the world. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is b...

Trust and Obedience - Words of Grace Podcast - October 31, 2023

This week, Justin and Scott discuss what we are to do while we trust the Lord. What does it look like to live and trust at the same time?   The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

Grievance and Grace - Isaiah 28-31 - October 29, 2023

This section of Isaiah returns to the exposure of the sins of God’s people. Five “woes” reveal the grievance that the Lord has against them. But woven throughout are promises of his grace and the call to repent and to trust him. This is reality. We have sinned and we do sin. But where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more. As the specific grievances of the Lord are put before us, will we be willing to repent and trust in him? Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy peop...

The Value of Seeing - Words of Grace Podcast - October 26, 2023

This week Justin & Scott discuss the value of seeing the city that is to come.  The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Strong City of The Lord - Isaiah 25-27 - October 22, 2023

The city plays a prominent role in the Bible. It can represent human society living apart from God and in rebellion against him. This city will come to an end. But another city gives us a vision of our future with God. This is the city of salvation. It will last forever. Today we will consider what life is like in the city of the LORD and how we live in our city with a vision of that one. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the...

Our Response to God’s Judgment - Words of Grace Podcast - October 17, 2023

This week, Scott and Justin discuss ways we should respond to the Bible when it talks about God’s coming judgment.    The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.  

The Judgment of The World - Isaiah 13-24 - October 15, 2023

A common misunderstanding about God is that he is Lord over only those who profess him to be, and that they are the only ones accountable to him. But Isaiah, and all the Bible, reveals that God is Lord of all; every person and all nations. He is the creator of all, all are accountable to him, and he will judge all. Regardless of which religion one identifies with, or whether one identifies with none, it is to the LORD God that each person will give account. The only way to rejoice at the jud...

The Song of Salvation - Isaiah 12 - October 8, 2023

Those who experience the grace of God in Christ sing the song of salvation. It’s a song of thanksgiving, trust, and assurance. This song makes known God’s name and deeds in all the earth. The song of salvation is sung by all the redeemed of the Lord and by the congregation together. Today, let us draw from the waters of salvation and find our joy in Christ. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this missio...

This Changes Everything - Words of Grace Podcast -October 3, 2023

This week, Justin and Scott discuss an approach to the Bible that can change the way we see his word on a daily basis. The Words of Grace Podcast seeks to clarify, amplify, and apply the Sunday morning sermon at Grace Community Church. From time to time we will address other topics. We hope these podcasts help impress the Word of God into your everyday life. Episodes are hosted by Justin Tucker and Scott Patty.

The Reign of the Messiah - Isaiah 11 - October 1, 2023

On earth kings and kingdoms fail, and people are unfaithful. Into this darkness comes the hopeful message of a Messiah who will someday rule in a new way and in a new world. See him in this chapter of Isaiah. Let your heart trust him and take courage. Set your sights on that day and live today by faith. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, pr...