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Covenant Grace Church
by Covenant Grace Church
We exist to display and declare the good news of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all people.
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Psalm 139: To Be Fully Known & Truly Loved (Oct. 11, 2026)
`Our culture is obsessed with identity and affirmation, which is really just our human craving to be seen and known and loved. Psalm 139 shows those desires can only be satisfied in God. As the 4th century African bishop Augustine said, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is...
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Psalm 120 & 121: Our Problems & God's Providence (Oct. 4, 2026)
Psalm 120 and 121 are the first two Psalms of Ascent, which were the songs that Old Testament saints sang on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the yearly feasts. Psalm 120 helps us express the despair of having to live in a world of lies and hostility, and Psalm 121 gives us the hope of help from...
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Psalm 19: The God Who Has Made Himself Known (Sept. 27, 2026)
C.S. Lewis called Psalm 19 “the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the great lyrics of the world.” The psalm guides us in three parts: From the partial revelation of God in creation; To the perfect revelation of God in His written Word; To the personal work of God in the hearts of His...
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Psalm 109: A Psalm for the Angry (Sept. 20, 2026)
In this series we’ve looked at psalms for the fearful, the depressed, and the guilty. Psalm 109 is a psalm for the angry. It is an imprecatory psalm where the psalmist calls on God to judge his enemies. Why would the Lord give us psalms like this? What benefit could they be to his people? How can...
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Psalm 32: The Joy of Repentance (Sept. 13, 2026)
There’s a psalm for any struggle . There are psalms for the fearful, for the angry, for the envious, and for the depressed. Psalm 32 is a psalm for the guilty. It’s a psalm about sin and repentance. But it’s not a sad psalm - it begins and ends with joy, because repentance is ultimately about...
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Psalm 42 & 43: God Sees The Depressed Soul (Sept. 3, 2026)
Psalm 42 and 43 provides us an on-ramp for worship in our depression. These two psalms, which combine to form one song, give us such a beautifully sad description of what depression feels like and show us what to do when the darkness won’t lift. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on...
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Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd (Aug. 30, 2026)
Psalm 23 is a psalm that’s simple enough for a small child to understand and yet deep enough for a lifetime of reflection and nourishment. If you haven’t already, try memorizing Psalm 23. In it we find a Shepherd who gives us rest, courage and a future in and with Him. This message was preached…
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Psalm 131: Hope In The Lord (Aug. 23, 2026)
This short psalm speaks hope into our restless, noisy, and anxious age. The noise of pride agitates our hearts. In contrast is the quietness of a soul that has been calmed and weaned by God. Listen to the music of God’s redeeming love, which alone can give us a hope that leads to joy and peace....
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Psalm 1: Who Is Truly Blessed? (Aug. 16, 2026)
What kind of person is truly blessed? Psalm 1 shows us what their life looks like and what they love and how every blessing is found in Christ. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on August 16, 2026.
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Psalm 67: Drawing All Peoples to Worship the Lord (Aug. 9, 2026)
The whole book of Psalms is about worship. In Psalm 67 we see that our mission together as a church is about drawing others in to worship the Lord. Our God is a missionary God so he’s made us a missionary people. And we’ve got the best possible mission. This message was preached by Pastor Erick...
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Psalm 55: What To Do With Our Fears (Aug. 2, 2026)
The book of Psalms is filled with on-ramps to lead us to worship from whatever situation or emotion we find ourselves in. Psalm 55 is a psalm that meets us in our fears. We’ll learn what to do when we’re afraid and how to rest in the courage of Jesus. This message was preached by Pastor Erick…
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Psalm 130: A Song for Sinners (July 26, 2026)
The Psalms have been the treasured songbook of God's people for millennia. Psalm 130 is one of a group of Songs of Ascents sung by God's pilgrim people as they journeyed to Jerusalem. These pilgrim songs are also for us today. They teach us how to live as pilgrims: how to live as worshipers, as...
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Psalm 115: Idolatry (July 19, 2026)
Idols were a common problem in the ancient world, but they also provide a powerful way for our culture to understand sin and our need for the Gospel. Psalm 115 will not only help free us from our own idols, it will also equip us to show others the freedom that’s found only in Christ. This message...
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Intro to the Psalms
The Psalms are a singing theology and a theology that makes us want to sing. In them we can: 1. Look for God, 2. Look for onramps to worship God (happy onramps are not the only onramps to worship God) and 3. Look for Christ . When they pierced Him on the cross, He bled the psalms. This message…
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Luke 24:36-53 (July 05, 2026)
This is the end of our great trek through Luke. It’s also the historic moment when Jesus ascended and handed off his mission to the disciples. They must have been so intimidated by the responsibility of taking the Gospel to the world, especially in light of all their weakness and failures. How…
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Luke 24 13-35 (June 28, 2026)
Let's look at what is perhaps the most fun of Jesus’ resurrection appearances, if we can even rank them that way. It’s Jesus’ appearance to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Do you think Jesus enjoyed surprising them like that? They felt their hearts burning within them as the scriptures were...
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Luke 23:50-24:12 (June 21, 2026)
What took place in the time in between Jesus’ death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday? We see how Jesus’ disciples loved him and sought to honor him in death. We see the hopelessness and sadness of that Holy Saturday and what God was doing when he seemed so absent. This message...
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Luke 23:26-49 (June 14, 2026)
Sentenced by Pilate to be crucified, Jesus is now led outside the city and is executed between two criminals. The scene, as Luke describes it, is chaotic, noisy, and full of emotion. As we follow along, we will witness the tender compassion and love of Jesus, the evil of humanity’s sin, and the...
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Luke 22:63-23:25 (June 7, 2026)
Let's look at the trial of Jesus, where we’ll see how the sin of the religious leaders, Pilate, and Herod led to the death of Jesus. We’ll also see how God, according to His sovereign plan, was allowing and working through it all. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on June 7, 2026.
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Train Yourself For Godliness: 1 Timothy 4:7-10 (May 31, 2026)
Because we’ve received the gift of the Holy Spirit, living in us, the Spirit can change us over time. I Timothy 4:7-10 shows us that grace is not opposed to effort; rather, godliness happens through training. Jesus himself practiced the Spirit empowered disciplines of solitude, dwelling in the...
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Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-21 (May 24, 2026)
What is Pentecost? What did the event look like and what does it mean? What was it like on the ground when Jesus sent His Spirit down? And how does that reality impact believers today? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 24, 2026.
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Ascension Sunday (May 17, 2026)
Each year, six weeks after Easter, we remember and rejoice that forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven and was seated at the right hand of the Father, where He now reigns as our Savior King. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 17, 2026.
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Luke 22:47-62 (May 10, 2026)
As we look at Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial of Christ, we’ll see Jesus’ patience and compassion in the face of some of the most personal and darkest sin in all of Scripture. And we will see how Jesus’ compassion leads us to repentance too. This message was preached by Pastor Josh White on…
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Luke 22:39-46 (May 3, 2026)
Enter the Garden of Gethsemane to see the agony of our Savior as the cross draws near. Jesus not only shows us that we ought to pray in our trials, He shows us because that is exactly what He did in His hour of greatest need. He goes to His Father; He is honest in His request; He does the…
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Luke 22:21-38 (April 26, 2026)
Let's look at the drama that ensues after dinner the night before Jesus died. Right after Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper, his disciples’ weaknesses come out in full force. We’ll reflect on how Jesus ministers to his failing friends. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 26,...
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Luke 21:37-22:20: The Last Supper (April 19, 2026)
In this Passion Narrative—the record of the last days of Jesus, his suffering, and his death— let's look at two preparations. While Jesus’ enemies prepare for His death, Jesus is preparing for Passover with His disciples. That ancient ceremonial meal has always pointed to him and our current...
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Luke 21:5-38 (April 12, 2026)
Let's look at Jesus’ prophecy concerning the destruction of the temple (Luke 21:5-38). We’ll see what that cataclysmic event says about the kingdom of Jesus and the way to God. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 12, 2026.
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Easter Sunday: John 21:1-19 (April 5, 2026)
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ—His victory over sin and death and the living hope we have because the tomb is empty. Rejoice in the unshakable hope found in Him. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 5, 2026.
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Good Friday: Matthew 27:11-26 (April 3, 2026)
As you reflect on the sacrifice of Christ, contemplate His righteous juxtaposed with the sinfulness of man and see how the goodness of God brings reconciliation between the two. This message was preached by Pastor John Jackson on April 3, 2026.
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Our Resurrection Hope: 1 Thess. 4.:3-18 (Mar. 29, 2026)
Where is your hope found when faced with death? Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. It is a certain expectation grounded in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The Lord has given us this text not only to give us hope in the face of death, but to equip us to give that hope to others. This...
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Luke 20:41-21:4 (March 22, 2026)
Last week the religious leaders raised a theological dilemma they thought Jesus couldn’t answer. Well, he answered it. And now he’s got one for them to answer. Jesus will also teach his disciples not to follow the way of the scribes, but instead to follow another, most unlikely example. This...
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Luke 20:19-40 (March 15, 2026)
On Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus’ opponents try to trip him up with their trick questions, one political and one theological. Jesus' answers reveal their faulty assumptions. It’s a great display of the courage and genius of Jesus. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 15, 2026.
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Luke 20:1-18 (March 8, 2026)
The parable of the Vineyard Owner’s Son from Luke 20:1-18 is a chilling tale of the killing of a beloved Son at the hands of wicked men. And, Jesus preaches this parable just days before going to the cross. It is a parable that shows us the heart of God in his patience toward us, but also the...
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Luke 19:41-48 (March 1, 2026)
Last week we saw the joyful, triumphant entry of Jesus the King in Luke 19. This week we see the sudden and disturbing change of mood. Celebration suddenly turns to sobbing. The incredible compassion of Jesus. is seen through His weeping, His anger and His ultimate rejection. This message was...
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Luke 19:28-40 (February 22, 2026)
Peace is not only the absence of something, but is also the presence of Someone. Let's trace the theme of peace that accompanies Jesus, the King of Peace, as He rides a colt into the City of Peace, Jerusalem. Peace is on His way! This message was preached by Pastor John Jackson on February 22, 2026.
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Luke 19:11-28 (Feb. 15, 2026)
Jesus has gone away to a far country, to later return as King, and has entrusted us with the spread of the Gospel in the meantime. Our mission is critical, his rewards are generous, and our King is worth it. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 15, 2026.
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Luke 19:1-10 (February 8, 2026)
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Though some have seen Zaccheus’ determination as the main point of this passage, it’s really about the sovereign call and transforming power of Jesus. He called out to Zaccheus; He invited Himself to his home; His grace stirred Zaccheus' heart to repentance....
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Luke 18:35-43 (Feb. 1, 2026)
Jesus is just about to make the steep trip up to Jerusalem, where he’ll spend his last week before the cross. But first, he makes a brief stop in Jericho. And as he enters the city, he hears the cries of a blind beggar—a man who knows way more about Jesus than anyone would expect. He knew Jesus's...
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Luke 18:18-34 (January 25, 2026)
This passage on the rich young ruler, which is often misunderstood, gives us a great opportunity to understand the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. We’ll also see the genius and love of Jesus, the great heart surgeon who is able to expose the idols in our hearts. This message was...
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Luke 18:15-17 (January 18, 2026)
Come see how Jesus values children and their kind of faith, how their faith is an example of the kind we all need as adults. It’s a short passage, but deep. And it gives us an opportunity to see the wonderful approachability of Jesus. Jesus received kids. We receive Jesus as kids, and God…
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Luke 18:9-14 (January 11, 2026)
The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, in Luke 18:9-14, is one of Jesus’ famous parables. It’s an immensely helpful parable for rooting out self-righteousness. The problem is we can’t receive its benefits, if we assume we’re not the Pharisee. As you listen, pray for your own heart…
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Luke 18:1-8 (Jan. 04, 2026)
"They ought always to pray and not lose heart," Jesus told his disciples. Why? Because His kingdom is an already but not yet kingdom. He knew His disciples would need to know how to navigate waiting for His ultimate return and the suffering and injustice they would experience in the meantime. We...
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Desiring God's Word in 2026: Psalm 119 (Dec. 28, 2025)
Psalm 119 is a song written by a man who was absolutely obsessed with Scripture and a love for God's very words. Why does the psalmist love God's word so much? He loves the word because it makes him wise; he loves the word because it makes him strong for suffering; he loves the word because it…
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Let Earth Receive Her King: Christmas Eve Service (Dec. 24, 2025
Revisit the familiar story of the Wise Men through three powerful images from the story in Matthew's Gospel: the Star, the Sword, and the Shepherd-King. Together, they help us see—perhaps with fresh eyes—the true glory of who Jesus is: the Cosmic Jewish King for all nations. Though opposed by…
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Let Earth Receive Her King, Part 4: Matthew 1:18-25
We have looked at our need for a King, the promise of a King and the family of the King. In this message we look at the making of a King. King Jesus is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin. Only in Him can we be saved from our sins. Will you receive this King? This message was preached by...
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Let Earth Receive Her King, Part 3: Matthew 1:1-17 (Dec. 14, 2025)
What can a genealogy tell us about Jesus, our King? It tells us that Jesus is a covenant keeping Messiah, a gracious Messiah and a redeeming Messiah. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 14, 2025.
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Let Earth Receive Her King, Part 2 Isaiah 9:1-7 (Dec. 07, 2025)
Jesus is God's promised King. In Isaiah God promised coming joy: freedom from oppression and perfect peace. How did He accomplish this? "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given." Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Isaiah 9. And while we await His second advent, we wait with a sure hope of...
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Let Earth Receive Her King, Part 1 (Nov. 30, 2025)
Why did we need a King in the first place? Genesis 1-3 tell us the true story of the creation of a king, Adam, of the fall of that king, and of the promise of a better King, Jesus—not a human God made (like Adam), but God made human. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on November 30,...
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Luke 17:20-37 (Nov. 23, 2025)
The Pharisees wanted the kingdom but they didn't want the King. The kingdom began with Christ's first advent and will fully come with his second advent. Jesus told his disciples His second coming will be a long wait, it will be obvious, it will be sudden, and it will separate believers from...
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Luke17:1-19 (Nov. 16, 2025)
The theme that runs through this passage is faith. Having faith in God and His promises gives us the ability to forgive others and follow Him. Jesus protects our faith, He nurtures our faith and He calls us to exercise our faith rooted in the grace He provides. This message was preached by Pastor...
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