Sermon audio from Pastor Josh Beutow and guest speakers at experiencegrace.church located between Tremont and Pekin, Illinois
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Is there something that you long to have? Something that you know will bring joy, contentment, or peace? This passage gives us the formula to “get what we want most.”
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Which of these two words most describes your faith: doubt or confidence? In this text, we see the source of both “true” confidence and “false” confidence.
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“Don't judge me!” We’ve all heard it...but what does the Bible REALLY say about judging others. This message is the second in a two part series that helps us understand what Jesus REALLY said about judging others.
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All of us are a little ‘messed up.’ You might even call us ‘misfits.’ In one of the most mundane passages of Scripture (the genealogy of Jesus), we see the story of four ‘misfits.’ People that we think should not have been included in the lineage of Jesus. BUT...they ARE there and it is for a PURPOSE...just like US!…
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“Don't judge me!” We’ve all heard it...but what does the Bible REALLY say about judging others. This message is the first in a two part series that helps us understand what Jesus REALLY said about judging others.
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“Hur” is an often overlooked and undervalued Bible character. The lessons we learn from him are helpful for those of us that find ourselves experiencing similar emotions and asking questions like, “Does what I do really even matter?”
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Grief affects nearly every area of our lives...the way we think, the way we regulate our emotions, our sleep patterns, and even our eating habits. Grief is overwhelming...yet it is something we must encounter. In this message, we don’t let go OF grief, but we learn that there are some things that need let go IN grief. Jesus sets the example for us …
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you are engaged in conflict with others. The good news is that Jesus taught us how to fight!
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you have betrayed someone you love. The good news is that there is still hope and you are still loved.
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A study of John 15
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you’ve been betrayed by someone you love. The good news is that we can find purpose in betrayal.
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Skepticism runs rampant in a day and age filled with scammers. Many people feel this same skepticism when it comes to the claims of Jesus...especially His claims to be the Son of God and to have resurrected from the dead. This message addresses the validity of these claims of Jesus.
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Life gets busy. Things go wrong. We fail. All of us have times in our lives when we need some “recentering.” The Scriptural way of “recentering” is by “re-celebrating.”
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Very little is said about Simon that carried the cross of Jesus, but in this short interaction, we see some lessons that help us when we face the unexpected.
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In one of Jesus’ final interactions with His apostles before the crucifixion, He washed their feet. This was more than just a beautiful picture of humility. It was Jesus teaching and leading them...and us. This message shows us what we can learn from Jesus washing feet.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." In this sermon, we talk about what it looks like to be made new by "watching our mouths."
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." In this sermon, we talk about what it looks like to be made new by dealing with anger God's way.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." In this sermon, we talk about what it looks like to speak truth and why lying is so destructive.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." We talk about not "walking like unbelievers" and how that is made possible by "putting off the old, renewing our mind, and putting on the new man."
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." This sermon is about being "made new" by "finding your spiritual gift."
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." This sermon is about how being "made new" changes our purpose...our reason for living.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." This first sermon is about being "made new" starts in our understanding.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." This first sermon is about being "made new" in our thinking.
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This study of Ephesians 4 will help us discover what it looks like to be "made new." This first sermon is about how being "made new" starts in our relationships with others.
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There are four times in the Christmas story that angels appear. Each time, we receive "Help From Heaven." This week's appearance is to the shepherds and we get 'help from Heaven' for 'when we're experiencing failure.'
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There are four times in the Christmas story that angels appear. Each time, we receive "Help From Heaven." This week's appearance is to Mary and we get 'help from Heaven' for times 'when we're facing difficult decisions.'
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There are four times in the Christmas story that angels appear. Each time, we receive "Help From Heaven." This week's appearance is to Joseph and we get 'help from Heaven' for 'when we're leading a home.'
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There are four times in the Christmas story that angels appear. Each time, we receive "Help From Heaven." This week's appearance is to Zachariah and we get 'help from Heaven' for times 'when we're waiting.'
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We. Are. Blessed.Most of us would agree with that statement. In this sermon, we see the purpose of blessings and what it really means to have a spirit of thanksgiving.
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In our series "The Gospel: On Repeat," we talked about how the Gospel brings us back into "God's Design." This sermon clarifies what this looks like in our lives.
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At some point in life, everyone will find themselves in a position where they don't know what to do. This sermon is a look into the exodus of the Israelites and some of the truths that will help you to know 'what to do when you don't know what to do.'
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This look into Psalm 128 explains the godly gifts of corn, wine, and oil.
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This look into how, when, and why God started churches is incredibly insightful and challenging. It was a part of our "Missions Emphasis Weekend" we called, "Make Heaven Crowded."
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Having the Gospel 'on repeat' helps us to keep the end in mind. I Cor. 15 specifically defines the Gospel and what it leads to...a bodily resurrection (AKA - "rapture"). Living with this in mind changes the way we live.
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Do believers 'really' live like "it's not about religion, it's about a relationship?" What is a believer to do with the Ten Commandments? Having the Gospel "on repeat" leads to a changing of our motivations.
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Once a person has believed the Gospel, what role does it play in the life of a believer? What does it mean for a CHRISTIAN to continue to believe the Gospel?
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We're told to "preach the Gospel," that there's "power" in the Gospel, to "live of the Gospel," and that there is "hope in the Gospel." BUT...what is it?
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On "Grandparents Day," we look into the life of a godly grandparent and the impact that all of us can have upon the next generation.
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Contrary to popular belief, work is not a curse. It is a gift from God that creates opportunities for worship and ministry.
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Galatians 5-6 give us a look into what it means to truly be "free."
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Many professing believers struggle with assurance of their salvation. This passage gives a clear path to this assurance...along with some other precious promises.
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This study of I Samuel 1-3 compares and contrasts the parenting of Eli and Hannah. Through it, we see three intentional ways to meaningfully connect and intentionally lead the next generation.
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