FCC Grayson Sermons

The heart of the righteous is a fountain of life....

On the day of Pentecost, everything changed. What was once a small, waiting, and uncertain group of disciples became an empowered, global movement. Pentecost is not just a moment in church history… it is the moment where heaven meets earth in a new way, where the Holy Spirit ignites the Church, and where the mission of Jesus bursts forth with power. Pentecost reminds us that God is not distant, but present, active, and ready to move through ordinary people like us.

We all live with a gap, the space between who we say we are in Christ and how we actually live. In Acts 5, that gap is exposed. In Acts 7, Stephen shows us what it looks like to close it.

In this sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we look at a turning point in the early church where the enemy changes tactics: from external persecution to internal distraction and division. As Greek-speaking and Hebrew-speaking believers clash over neglected widows, we see a very real, very human church that suddenly isn’t “perfect” anymore, and we learn why that’s actually good news for us.

The early church viewed persecution as a mark of faithfulness. Today, have we compromised for comfort? We must obey God rather than man. When we're truly faithful to Christ, opposition will come, but God's purposes cannot be stopped.

Generosity thrives when distance dies. The early church had one heart, one soul, nothing hidden. We want to look surrendered without being surrendered. But God wants your honesty more than your money. Close the gap between who you are and who you appear to be. Be real.

God didn’t just clear your life... He planted something in you. In this message, we explore what it means to have Christ, the True Vine, living within us.If the seed is perfect, why do we still produce “wild fruit”? This sermon challenges us to stop striving and start abiding, because real transformation comes from yielding to the life of Christ already in us.Stop settling. Stay connected. Let it grow.

Emptiness is not a positive concept, or word for us, in many areas of our lives. However, on this Resurrection Sunday, we search the scriptures and see that the Empty tomb is the greatest news in all of history.

Luke records a detail about the triumphal entry of Jesus that is different than the other 3 Gospel writers. Instead of recording the detail of the Palm Branches, he introduces another item. While different, it is just as meaningful... then & now.

Under the highest pressure yet, Peter and John continue to speak the name of Jesus & show us what it really looks like to Boldly Down-Down on the message of the Gospel.

The first "normal" day that we see recorded after Pentecost shows us the importance of seeing the hurting and broken all around us.

In a world fractured by class, politics, ethnicity, and religious tension, the early church didn't just attend services.. they became a people

In Acts 2:14-41 we read Peter's sermon which resulted in over 3,000 people being saved. In this message, we frame what it means to be biblically bold by examining the elements of this message.

We are living in an age where the church is not persecuted. We are distracted. We are being entertained to death. We are, in so many ways, the most resourced Christians who have ever lived: Bible translations, sermon libraries, worship music, Bible Apps, Podcasts, etc. And yet, for most of us, prayer is not a lifestyle, it is an emergency button.

Before the church could move in mission, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the Father’s promise. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit is not just God’s presence with us, but His power in us, equipping ordinary believers to live boldly and witness faithfully.

In the book of Acts we will see bold faith & foolish decisions. Unity & conflict. Miracles & martyrdom. This should encourage us, because Acts does not show us a perfect church; it shows us a Spirit-filled one.

The Glory of God demands not just our desires but our treasure, devotion & loyalty.

What do you want most in the world?You don’t need a crisis to answer it, you just need time. Because what you want most shows up in what you worry about, what disappoints you, and what you’re tempted to protect at all costs

If we’re honest, sometimes the lights and music don’t heal the ache; they highlight it. Yet, Scripture never pretends pain doesn’t exist. And, Christmas, more than any other season, proves that God enters it.

God speaks to David and does something remarkable, He anchors His promise to a kingdom. And as we’ll see, this is not just about David, not just about Israel, but about a King whose reign would extend beyond time itself.So let’s lean in together as we listen to God’s Word and allow our hearts to be re-centered around this truth: Jesus is our Forever King.

God’s blessing was never meant to terminate with Abraham, it was designed to travel through him to the ends of the earth, and that blessing is fully realized in Jesus Christ.

When darkness came upon on mankind, God responded with the first Christmas message of Genesis 3:15.

Biblical holiness isn't about climbing up to God through performance—it's about allowing His Spirit to transform you from the inside out. It's not God saying "try harder," but God inviting you to "come closer." Freedom begins when we stop striving and start surrendering.

Oftentimes our worry about controlling tomorrow will sabotage our today. Let's learn from Scripture what we are instructed to do with our Today.

A look at the early church and how we have overcomplicated church and what it means in our lives.

Simply & Humbly approach our walk with God.

Homecoming Sunday at FCC with guest speaker, Phil LeMaster.

Prayer was never meant to be complicated. Somewhere along the way, we made it about performance. The right words, the right timing, right image; but Jesus never asked for that. He simply instructs, "When you pray, talk to the Father."

Somewhere along the way, we’ve taken what God made clear and turned it into something complicated. We pile on rules, expectations, pressure, and noise until faith feels more like a burden than a gift.But the Bible paints a different picture. Faith was never meant to be frantic. Trust was never meant to be complicated.Jeremiah 17:7–8 says: “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… they are like a tree planted by the water.”That’s it. Trust. Rootedness. Life that flows from God, not life drained by us trying to force it.

In this message we delve into the profound truth that joy is not a mere luxury but a divine design for every believer. Despite cynicism and fear that the world tries to impose, God calls us to rejoice always.

The Power of Righteous Prayers – When we walk in obedience and align our hearts with God, His righteousness flows in our lives, and our prayers carry great authority and impact.

The prayers we pray today are not bound by time. God hears and remembers them, often answering in ways and at times we don’t expect. Some prayers are answered immediately, while others unfold in His divine timing.

While we are given many examples in scripture of how to pray, we are quickly reminded that there are no formulas nor blueprints for God's plan.

What if prayer wasn’t just something we do - but a direct connection to the One who makes a way when there seems to be no way?

When we don’t have self-control, it doesn’t match who we are in Jesus. He wants us to fully trust and follow Him so His Spirit can grow self-control in our lives.

Revival is a fire God starts — but He calls us to keep it burning.God lights the spark, but it’s our obedience, humility, and pursuit of Him that become the fuel.The Holy Spirit is the spark. But our daily surrender, prayer, worship, and repentance are the fuel. God may light a fire in a moment, but He wants disciples, not just spectators, to tend it.

It is in times of trial and difficulty that we are forced to actually exercise real faith. Times of trial can be like putting on a new pair of glasses: It’s not that the world just got clearer and crisper but that you are better able to see it for what it is. We are no less dependent on God in times of ease and prosperity, but we are so much more aware of having to entrust ourselves to our heavenly Father in times of hardship.

We can learn through the teachings of Proverbs how to make sure our hearts are aligned uprightly, & continue to examine the motives of our hearts.

Chapter 9 presents a vivid contrast between the paths of wisdom and folly, personifying them as women, where wisdom is depicted as a gracious hostess inviting people to a nourishing feast, while folly is portrayed as a seductive, ignorant woman leading to destruction; the chapter emphasizes the importance of choosing wisdom by embracing correction and fearing the Lord, as it leads to a fulfilling life - while rejecting folly results in ruin and death. 

Chapter 8 primarily emphasizes the value of wisdom, personified as a woman who actively calls out to people to seek her guidance, highlighting that wisdom is more precious than riches, is foundational to creation, and brings blessings to those who embrace it; it encourages listeners to prioritize wisdom above all else, as it leads to a righteous and fulfilling life.

Freedom is not a one-time event — it’s a lifestyle. In the final message of this series, we’ll explore how to maintain the freedom we’ve found and walk daily in the lightness of God’s grace.

Our culture teaches us to accumulate more, but possessions can quickly become a burden. This week, we’ll learn what the Bible instructs in releasing the grip of materialism and finding true contentment in God’s provision.

Broken relationships, betrayal, and unmet expectations can create deep wounds. God invites us to let go of resentment, release bitterness, and find healing in Him. This week, we will explore how to forgive and build healthy relationships.

Some baggage seems impossible to put down. Maybe it’s a habit, an addiction, or a deep-seated fear. But God’s power is greater than any stronghold. This week, we’ll discover how to surrender even the heaviest baggage to the One who can carry it.

Guilt is one of the heaviest bags we carry. It whispers that we’re not enough and reminds us of our failures. But through Christ’s forgiveness, we can leave guilt behind and walk in the freedom of grace and restoration.

We all know what it’s like to carry baggage. We may not see it physically, but we feel it. The weight of shame from past mistakes, the burden of unresolved conflicts, the pressure of unrealistic expectations — these things weigh down our hearts and keep us from walking in the freedom that God desires for us.But Psalm 34:4 gives us a powerful promise:“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”God doesn’t want us to carry this baggage. He wants us to release it and experience the freedom that comes from living under His grace.