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GracePoint Church

Weekly sermon audio podcast from GracePoint Church in Brookings, South Dakota. To learn more visit http://gracepointwesleyan.org.

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    What Truly Satisfies

    Psalm 84 asks a question all of us need to consider: will what we are pursuing in life truly satisfy us? In this message, we see that good gifts were never meant to become our greatest desire. The psalm invites us to delight in God’s presence, depend on His strength, and become convinced that nothing is better than Him.

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    Remember What God Has Done

    Psalm 77 is for anyone who has felt anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, depleted, or desperate for hope. In this message, we see Asaph cry out to God, wrestle honestly with his distress, and learn to reframe his prayer by remembering the deeds, miracles, and works of the Lord. When anxiety makes the future feel uncertain, remembering what God has done gives us confidence to trust Him again.

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    When Life Feels Out of Control

    Psalm 75 speaks into the moments when life feels unstable, anxious, and out of control. In this message, we see that God answers our anxiety by reminding us of His authority: He determines the appointed time, He holds everything together, and He invites us to live like He is in control. Because God is sovereign, we can trust His timing, surrender our need to control outcomes, release payback, and keep praising even when life is shaking.

  4. 512

    When Comparison Clouds Your Faith

    Psalm 73 shows how comparison can cloud our faith and distort the way we see God, ourselves, and others. Asaph wrestles with envy, confusion, and the feeling that life is unfair, but everything begins to change when he enters the presence of God. This message reminds us that looking to God restores our perspective and helps us see what matters most.

  5. 511

    God's Promises Through Crisis and Collapse

    Psalms Book Three gives language for seasons when life feels like crisis and collapse, and when the promises of God seem far away. In this overview message, we look at how Israel wrestled with exile, loss, disappointment, and the question of whether God was still faithful. Book Three teaches us that God does not silence honest questions, He welcomes honest faith and Jesus is the fulfillment of every promise God has made.

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    You Belong to God

    In Exodus 19, God meets His people in the wilderness and reminds them of what He has done, who they are, and how they are called to live. Before God gives Israel the commandments, He first declares their identity: treasured possession, kingdom of priests, and holy nation. This message reminds us that our identity is not rooted in fear, performance, success, or our circumstances, but in belonging to God.

  8. 508

    From Cynicism to Surrender

    In Exodus 18, Moses receives wisdom for navigating the wilderness. This message reminds us that desert seasons reveal what is wounded, weak, or wrong in us, but they can also become places of formation. As we remember God’s faithfulness, respond in worship, depend on Him, receive wise counsel, and root our lives in His truth, we learn to trust God through the desert.

  9. 507

    Held Up by Grace and Community

    In Exodus 17, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Hur show us that God’s people were never meant to face the battle alone. When Moses’ hands grew tired, others came alongside him, and God brought victory. This message reminds us that God often holds His people up through His people, and ultimately calls us to look to Jesus, our true banner and source of strength.

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    The Process That Forms Us

    Life rarely moves in a straight line from problem to solution. In Exodus 17, both Moses and the Israelites face the same crisis in the wilderness, but their responses reveal two very different patterns. This message explores how the process between struggle and provision is often where God forms our trust, deepens our dependence, and transforms who we are becoming.

  12. 504

    Made Alive in Christ

    Before we celebrate baptism, we need to understand what it represents. In Ephesians 2, we see the reality of our condition apart from God—dead in sin and unable to save ourselves. But because of His great love, God makes us alive through the grace of Jesus. This message reminds us that salvation is not something we achieve, but something we receive, and that through Christ we are given new life, new identity, and new purpose.

  13. 503

    Daily Trust in the Desert

    The wilderness has a way of revealing what’s really in us. In this message, we see how our instinct for control often surfaces in seasons of uncertainty—and how God invites us into something better. Instead of trying to manage what we were never meant to carry, we are called to trust Him one day at a time, relying on His provision and presence in the desert.

  14. 502

    When God's Plan Doesn't Match Our Expectations

    You can be exactly where God led you and still feel disappointed. In this message from Exodus 15, we explore how God’s direction doesn’t always align with our expectations, and how our response in those moments reveals what we truly believe about Him. Even in disappointment, God meets us and invites us to trust Him.

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    What Will We Do With What Jesus Said?

    Jesus has spoken—but how are we responding? This message looks at the Great Commission and the call to go and tell others about Him. As we wrestle with fear, doubt, and uncertainty, we are reminded that obedience doesn’t require perfect faith—only a willingness to follow and trust the One who sends us.

  16. 500

    How Life Begins to Change Because of the Cross

    The cross doesn’t just deal with sin—it transforms how we live. This message looks at how life begins to change because of what Jesus has done, reshaping our motivations, grounding our identity in Christ, and calling us into a greater purpose. We are invited to receive who we are in Him and live as His ambassadors in the world.

  17. 499

    Understanding the Work of the Cross

    Why the cross? Jesus’ death was not random—it was full of divine purpose. The cross stands at the heart of the gospel, showing us what Jesus accomplished for us: restoring humanity, satisfying God’s justice, taking our place, and defeating sin and death. The more we understand the cross, the more we are able to trust and follow Him.

  18. 498

    Trusting God’s Purpose Through Suffering

    When Jesus tells His disciples about His coming suffering and death, it disrupts their expectations and fills them with grief. Yet Jesus holds suffering and resurrection together, revealing that God’s purposes are still at work even through pain. This message invites us to trust God’s plan and follow Jesus faithfully, even when the path is confusing, costly, or difficult.

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    Praying on Behalf of Others

    The Ark represents the place where God met with His people. In Christ, that access is fulfilled and we see what happens in the presence of God: intercession. Jesus stands in the gap for us, and when we draw near, we’re invited to do the same. This message challenges us to expand our awareness and increase our intentionality as we pray for others.

  23. 493

    Bringing Our Needs to a Faithful God

    God invites His people to bring their real, present needs to Him. This message explores how petition is grounded in relationship and shaped by trust in God’s care, wisdom, and timing. As we learn to ask with honesty, confidence, and humility, prayer becomes the practice of placing what we carry before God and fully releasing the outcome.

  24. 492

    Prayer as Daily Dependence on God

    God’s Word is living, sustaining, and meant to shape our daily lives. This message explores how prayer becomes a way of paying attention to God through Scripture, learning to depend on His Word, and allowing it to lead us to Christ. Through the practice of Lectio Divina, we are invited to pause, listen, and respond to God’s presence.

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    Living Attentive to God’s Presence

    Prayer is not about manufacturing God’s presence but learning to receive it. In this message, we explore the Golden Lampstand as a symbol of God’s steady presence and how prayer becomes the practice of paying attention to what God is already doing. As God’s light illuminates the next step rather than the whole path, we are invited to walk with trust, obedience, and attentiveness to His leading.

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    Living a Reflective, Aware, and Surrendered Life

    In the tabernacle, God built reflection into the rhythm of relationship with Him. As we look at the Bronze Basin, we’re invited to slow down, examine what we’re carrying, and allow God to shape us through reflection, awareness, and surrender. Prayer becomes a daily practice of paying attention to God and offering every part of ourselves to Him.

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    The Cost & Power of Prayer

    Prayer is not casual access—it was made possible through sacrifice. In this message, we explore the Bronze Altar and the cost of approaching a holy God, tracing how the Tabernacle points to the cross of Christ. As we rediscover the cost of prayer, we are invited to experience its true power through confession, forgiveness, and restored fellowship with God.

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    How Does God Continue His Promise in Us?

    God’s promises are not only fulfilled at the end of waiting — they form us along the way. In Luke 2:21–40, we see how God continues His promise in us through faithful waiting, deeply rooted trust, and committed, peaceful praise. Through the lives of Simeon and Anna, we are reminded that God is shaping who we become while we wait on what He has promised.

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    How Does God Fulfill His Promises?

    Luke 1:57–80 reveals a God who keeps His word with tender mercy and covenant faithfulness. Through the birth of John, we see that God remembers His promises, fulfills them in His time, and raises up witnesses to testify to His work. This message invites us to trust the God whose promises never fail.

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    Do We Live as If We Trust God's Promises?

    Luke 1 shows us that trusting God’s promises is not something we do alone. Through Mary and Elizabeth, we see how faith is strengthened in community and grounded in the unchanging character of God. God is worthy, merciful, just, and faithful—and because of who He is, we can trust that His promises will always stand.

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    Are We Willing to Surrender to God's Plan?

    God’s plan for Mary looked nothing like what anyone expected, yet it revealed a peace that comes not from control but surrender. This message reminds us that even the craziest plans are steady and secure when they are God’s, and that our lives fit within His eternal, unstoppable purpose.

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    Do We Live as If We Trust God's Promises?

    Luke 1:8–17 reminds us that even in seasons of silence, God is still at work. Zechariah and Elizabeth waited for decades, yet God kept His promise in His perfect timing. This message invites us to trust God’s character even when His timing feels slow—and to live today like His promises still stand.

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    Grace Saves Us & Grace Sends Us

    In Ephesians 3, Paul describes grace as a gift that both transforms us and commissions us. We are saved by grace, strengthened by grace, and sent out as stewards of that grace for the sake of others. This message encourages us to rest in God’s unearned favor and to live as people who carry His grace into the world.

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    What If God’s Plan Looks Different Than We Expected?

    When God’s plan looks different than we expected, it can feel confusing or even disruptive. In Acts 9, Saul’s encounter with Jesus completely changed his direction, showing that God’s purpose often unfolds in unexpected ways. This message invites us to trust that when God redirects our path, He’s still working out His greater plan to transform our lives for His mission.

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    What Happens When We’re Open to the Spirit’s Leading?

    What happens when we live open and obedient to the Spirit’s leading? In Acts 8, Philip shows us that evangelism isn’t about forcing outcomes but about joining the conversations God is already having with others. This message challenges us to listen, respond, and trust that God is at work wherever He leads.

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    What Are You Willing to Lose for the Sake of Christ?

    Acts 6–7 tells the story of Stephen—a man full of faith, wisdom, and the Holy Spirit—whose obedience cost him everything. His faithfulness reminds us that following Jesus often comes with a cost, but that God’s presence, power, and purpose are worth it. This message challenges us to look up with humble, eternal perspective and trust that God can use our faithfulness to change the world.

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    How Do We Live as Faithful Witnesses of the Gospel?

    In Acts 5, we see what fueled the passion of the early church to take seriously their call to be witnesses of Jesus. Their boldness came from knowing what He had done, trusting the power of the Spirit, and surrendering fully to God’s will. This message calls us to remember the joy of the gospel and to share that good news wherever God has placed us.

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    When Happens When Jesus is Our Foundation?

    Acts 4 gives us a powerful picture of courage under pressure. When Peter and John were arrested for proclaiming Jesus, they didn’t shrink back—they spoke with boldness because they had been with Him. This message reminds us that real confidence doesn’t come from our ability, but from the presence and power of Jesus in us.

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    How Can We Live as Spirit Empowered Witnesses Today?

    Acts 3 tells the story of a man healed in the name of Jesus, showing the power, purpose, and presence of Christ still at work in the world. This message reminds us that to live in Jesus’ name means walking in His authority, reflecting His compassion, and pointing others to the hope only He can give.

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    What Things Should We Devote Ourselves To?

    In Acts 2, the church is born and thousands are added in a single day. It paints a picture of believers who gathered faithfully, prayed constantly, and lived with glad and sincere hearts. This message calls us to be a community rooted in Jesus and empowered by the Spirit, so that God can use our devotion to impact the world around us.

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    What Happens When God Pours Out His Spirit?

    In Acts 2, the Spirit of God fills the disciples and launches the mission of the church. This message explores what happens when the Spirit moves—giving boldness, uniting people across barriers, and pointing everyone to Jesus. The same Spirit who moved at Pentecost is still at work in us today.

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    How Do We Live as a Spirit Empowered Witness?

    Witnesses don’t stand still—they stay on mission. In Acts 1, Jesus sends His disciples to bear witness to the resurrection, empowered by the Spirit and anchored in hope. This message challenges us to follow their example, living as faithful witnesses in a world desperate for good news.

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    What Does It Mean to Be a Spirit Empowered Witness?

    What does it mean to be a Spirit empowered witness for Jesus? Acts 1 shows us that the mission of the church is built on the resurrection of Jesus and sustained by the empowering presence of the Spirit. This message reminds us that the same Spirit who filled the first disciples is alive and at work in us today.

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    Will We Join Jesus in His Mission?

    What does it look like to walk in the words, ways, and wisdom of Jesus? Luke 9 shows us that discipleship means being sent with God’s power, with a clear purpose, and with a heart for people. This message challenges us to move from simply believing in Jesus to actively joining Him in His mission.

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    How Do We Grow as Disciples?

    Jesus calls His disciples to live in a way that feels upside down compared to the world—but it always leads to life. In Luke 6, He redefines the good life, teaches us to love even our enemies, and calls us to reflect the mercy of our Father. This message reminds us that discipleship isn’t about performing for God, but about being transformed by His Spirit into people who look more and more like Jesus.

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    A Different Kind of People

    What does it look like to truly walk in the ways, words, and wisdom of Jesus? Luke 6 challenges us to embrace a different view of the good life, to love when it makes no sense, and to reflect the mercy of our Father. Discipleship is not just about agreeing with Jesus but about becoming like Him.

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    What Does It Mean & Look Like to Be a Disciple of Jesus?

    Discipleship is about following Jesus with a submitted, teachable, and committed heart. In Luke 5, we see Jesus call ordinary people into His mission. This message invites us to consider how we will respond to His call—whether with admiration from a distance or by stepping out in faith to follow.

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    Will We Follow Jesus as His Disciples?

    Discipleship starts with a question: will we follow Jesus in every part of life? In Luke 4, Jesus chooses worship over power, truth over comfort, and obedience over self-interest. This message challenges us to ask: what am I really building my life on—and is it shaping me to look more like Him?

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Weekly sermon audio podcast from GracePoint Church in Brookings, South Dakota. To learn more visit http://gracepointwesleyan.org.

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