We Over Me

f you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src...We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Join us as we launch WE OVER ME, a theme that will shape our teaching, conversations, ministries, and culture throughout the year at Grace as we discover why we really are better together.To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/This video, led by Pastor Rick Long at Grace Church, introduces the church's annual theme for the year: "We Over Me." The message focuses on the biblical principle of humility and prioritizing others above oneself (14:11 - 15:02).Core Pillars of "We Over Me":Stop making everything about yourself: Pastor Rick emphasizes that we have become a culture obsessed with self-importance, but life is ultimately about God and serving others (18:46 - 19:10).Choose connection over isolation: The pastor urges the congregation to commit to the local church body rather than choosing isolation, highlighting that we are designed for community (31:49 - 32:00).Look for ways to serve: Using the example of Jesus in Mark 10:45, the message challenges believers to shift their mentality from "what can I get?" to "what can I give?" (45:36 - 46:27).Care more about unity than being right: The pastor warns against division and encourages maintaining unity in the church, rather than winning arguments or proving points (51:51 - 52:07).Additional Highlights:Salvation Invitation: The pastor offers an opportunity for those watching or present to accept Jesus as their savior (1:01:34 - 1:03:30).Forge Christian High School: The video concludes with a brief presentation about the Education Freedom Tax Credit coming in 2027, encouraging church members to support scholarships for students (1:04:34 - 1:07:53).0:00 Introduction0:40 Annual theme: We Over Me6:06 The importance of vision14:11 Introducing the theme: We Over Me18:46 Pillar 1: Stop making everything about yourself31:49 Pillar 2: Choose connection over isolation45:36 Pillar 3: Look for ways to serve51:51 Pillar 4: Care more about unity than being right1:01:34 Salvation invitation1:04:34 Forge Christian High School and Tax Credit