Grace Community Church, Arlington, VA

Why knowing the right answers isn't the same as finding real life. A religious expert knew all the right answers, but he still could not find the life he was searching for. Instead of giving him another answer, Jesus told him a story. Join us as we discover why that story still has the power to change our lives today.

Why didn't Jesus simply tell people the truth? Instead of lectures, He told stories. Instead of arguments, He painted pictures. Instead of forcing answers, He invited discovery. We'll explore why Jesus taught this way, what modern science is discovering about how people actually change, and why the greatest transformation in life begins not by winning an argument, but by capturing the heart.

Following God was never meant to be a solo journey. Discover why community isn't just a nice add-on to the life of a Jesus follower — and what it might be costing you to go it alone.

We live in one of the wealthiest regions in the country — and somehow the anxiety keeps climbing. Jesus looked at a crowd just like ours and said something that sounds simple but cuts deep: stop scrambling. In this message, we take a fresh look at an often misread passage in the Bible and discover that worry isn't primarily a faith problem — it's a direction problem.

Most of us want to matter. To lead. To be respected. But there's a voice inside all of us that's quietly working against everything we actually want. It takes when it should give. It grasps when it should serve. This Father's Day — discover what Jesus said about the one thing standing between you and the greatness you were made for.

We all think about what someone might owe us when they've wronged us. Whether it's an apology or some other form of compensation, we link repayment to the repair of a relationship. If we choose to follow Jesus, do we get to continue thinking about forgiveness the same way? This Sunday we’ll look at what Jesus had to say about this very thing.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Many people believe in Jesus. Far fewer actually follow him. When Jesus said “Follow me,” he called people into a life that changed them from the inside out. In this series, we will explore what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus and why that journey demands more than belief alone.

When life gets hard, we all reach for something. Some of us reach for control. Some hide. Some let fear lead. But the question is: can what we’re wearing actually heal us? This Sunday, we’ll close Built for More with one practical question that can help change your week: What am I wearing right now?

This Sunday, we’ll explore the surprisingly consistent story both Jesus and modern science are telling about how our inner world is healed, why healthy relationships feel so different, and what actually helps people grow, connect, and come alive. Whether you’re single, dating, married, healing, or just exhausted by modern relationships, this message is for you.

Some of you are tired… because you’ve been carrying too much. This Sunday, we’ll discover how being rooted in God’s love changes what we carry, and how we carry it. You don’t have to hold everything together… You can let go of what isn’t yours to carry.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

What if healing doesn’t start with fixing what’s wrong with you, but understanding what’s happened to you? In this message, we’ll explore how Jesus brings us near and why belonging is where real change begins.

In Ephesians 4–6, we discover that resurrection doesn’t just forgive us — it forms us into a new kind of person. We are following Jesus out of the tomb and into a new way of living — in our relationships, our words, our work, and our love. You were made for more than survival; you were made for new life.

The cross reveals what has shaped us. The resurrection reveals what can reshape us. This Easter, we celebrate that because Jesus rose, new life is not just a future promise, it is a present reality.

The crowds shouted “Hosanna!” as Jesus entered Jerusalem… but they had no idea what kind of King He truly was. Join us this Palm Sunday as we remember the day Jesus turned everyone’s expectations upside down. You won’t want to miss this powerful start to Easter week.

Everyone longs for a fresh start. We try new habits, new routines, and new goals hoping things will finally change—but often we find ourselves stuck in the same patterns. In this message, we explore how baptism represents more than a ceremony; it marks the beginning of a completely new life in Christ. Discover how God offers not just small improvements, but a true reset—a chance to leave the old behind and step into the life you were meant to live.

In a city full of resumes, reputations, and impressions, it’s easy to feel invisible. In John 9, Jesus stops for a man everyone else walked past and sees him fully. What if being seen is the beginning of healing, and seeing others is how that healing grows?

Ever feel like a “numb little bug,” not falling apart, but not fully alive? Achievement can fill your schedule but still leave your heart disconnected. This message is about why we numb out and how to come back to life.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Ever notice how hard it is to just feel like you’re enough? This message explores why we compare, strive, and try to control everything — and how letting go of fear might be the most powerful thing you ever do.

Have you ever wished you felt steadier and more secure? This Sunday, we’ll uncover a surprising truth about identity. Come discover how to build your life on something stronger.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

We live in a world that constantly tells us who we should be — yet leaves us anxious, exhausted, and unsure of who we are. But what if your worth doesn’t come from achievement, appearance, or approval? What if it comes from a Voice older than creation itself? Come discover a self-worth that isn’t achieved… it’s received.

Hope by definition points to something that hasn’t happened that we want to happen. But what should happen in the gap between now and what we hope for? In the life of Moses, who helped liberate his people in the book of Exodus, we see an example of how the hope we carry in our hearts requires action. Hope is more than something we carry in our hearts, but also something we hold in our hands. God has given all of us something in our hands to act upon the hope we carry in our hearts!

Everyone’s asking the same quiet question: “Is it even worth getting my hopes up anymore?”; As we head into 2026, we’re launching a new teaching series called Hope Starts Here—a practical, honest look at why hope is essential for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health… and how to actually get it back. We’ll explore the ancient Hebrew idea of (hope as a “rope” you can hold onto), the power of awe and perspective, and why choosing hope over cynicism can change the trajectory of your year.

We all hope for something. But what if hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a force that stretches us between memory and possibility? In a world stuck on repeat, Isaiah offers a disruptive vision: forget even the miracles of the past. Join us as we explore what it means to anchor ourselves to a God who’s still creating—and calling us to perceive the new thing He’s doing.

Join us for a guided time of scripture, prayer and reflection. This time is designed for you to enjoy a moment of stillness and gratitude. Grab a cup of cocoa, a warm blanket and enjoy.

Our lives are filled with demands on our time, our attention, and our affections. And because those demands oftentimes compete, we live with constant tension. This Sunday, we’re looking into a part of the Christmas story that helps us find a way out. Join us as we learn together what it has to tell about how to make room for peace.

This Sunday, we’re discovering why joy is so much more than a feeling — it’s the first gift God wired into the human heart. In Luke 1, joy leaps to life the moment Mary and Elizabeth meet, and both Scripture and neuroscience show us why connection is the birthplace of joy. Come hear how God’s shining face brings joy into our lives, and how you can carry that joy into your relationships this Christmas.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

December is crowded—calendars, headlines, even our minds. Advent invites us to make room: for awe that slows us down, for faith that says “let it be,” for joy that grows in community, and for peace that meets us right where life is loud. In Luke’s opening chapters, ordinary people make space—and God fills it with presence. Join us as we practice simple, practical rhythms to make room for Jesus this Christmas.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Jesus provides the perfect example for us, not serving episodically, but over the long term, in a very personal and relational way. Join us for the second week of #DoGood - where we will be diving deep into how we can make a lasting impact in our communities by who and how we serve! And don't forget to pick up your #DoGood bag, as we come together to support the local shelter in our area this winter, as they serve critical needs in our communities.

What if radical generosity could change our city? That’s the heartbeat of Do Good: our annual movement to GIVE, SERVE, and LOVE. For three weeks, we’ll come together as a church to unleash generosity in practical ways: giving every dollar to local nonprofits, volunteering to meet real needs, and learning how radical love transforms our neighbors and us. This is more than a campaign; it’s a chance to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Join us as we #DoGood, together. —— Instagram: @trygracecc https://www.instagram.com/trygracecc Facebook: @trygracecc https://www.facebook.com/trygracecc Message: Do Good - Give | Derek Adye | Grace Community Church | Arlington, VA #GraceCommunityChurch #TryGraceCC #2025Sermons #SundaySermon #Sermon #ChurchService #SundayService #SundayChurch #OnlineChurch #ChurchOnline #Arlington #TryGrace #aChurchForPeopleWhoDontGoToChurch #LiveService #Worship

When cycles of fear and injustice finally break, what follows isn’t silence—it’s a song. Judges 5 bursts with celebration as Deborah sings of freedom and new beginnings. In baptism we do the same: we declare that our old identity is gone, and our new one—rooted in God’s compassion, grace, and patience—has begun. This Sunday, celebrate the sound of freedom as stories are sung, waters are stirred, and lives are made new.

When the story you're living in feels stuck, broken, or chaotic—what if you're telling the wrong story? In Judges 4, God interrupts Israel’s cycle of oppression with a powerful narrative shift led by unexpected heroes. We’ll explore how Deborah, Barak, and Jael reframe their reality—and how your story can be reframed too. Join us as we rediscover the God who goes ahead of us, breaks destructive cycles, and opens the way out.

You can’t suppress your desires — you have to replace them. In this message, we discover how Deborah’s stillness under the tree shows us the path to lasting strength: aligning with God’s heart. Because the more aligned you are with God, the more alive you become.

We all have cycles—patterns we repeat, even when we know they’re destructive. In Judges 3, Israel breaks free from oppression, but without real change, the cycle just starts again. This week, we’ll explore how settling for a break from negative circumstances can keep us trapped in the same old struggles. Discover how God wants to interrupt the cycle and bring lasting transformation.

When God revealed Himself to Moses, He gave a name the world had never heard before: the Lord—Yahweh—the God of compassion. Yet when we read Judges and Joshua, God can appear angry, violent, or unjust. How do we reconcile this tension? This week we’ll explore how the Bible, read in its ancient context, reveals a God whose compassion—not cruelty—defines His identity and ours.

When you forget who you are, you repeat what you hate — just ask Jonah, or even Simba in The Lion King. This week, we’ll see how God’s compassion, grace, and patience give us a new identity that breaks the cycle. Communion isn’t just a ritual — it’s your re-anchor in the real you.

In a city full of rules, regulations, and deadlines, it’s easy to think God just wants more of the same. But Judges 2 invites us into something radically different—inner transformation through intentional reflection. This isn’t about obedience; it’s about learning to hear God in a way that actually transforms you.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

What keeps us from stepping into the life God has already set before us? In Numbers 13, Israel stood on the edge of promise, but their reluctance and distorted vision held them back. We face the same choice today—cling to the familiarity of the past or trust God with a new future. Join us this Sunday as we explore how to break patterns of hesitation and step into the freedom and fullness Jesus offers.

We’re all busy. But in a world that glorifies hustle, Jesus reminds us that only one thing truly matters. Discover what it means to pause, be present, and build a real relationship with Him.

We’re told that chasing more will finally make us feel full. But what if it’s actually what’s draining us? This Sunday, we’ll explore a story Jesus told about a man who had everything—yet died empty. And we’ll contrast it with the life of one of history’s wealthiest figures, who discovered something far better by taking a very different path. Don’t miss this timely message about success, satisfaction, and what truly fills us.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.