WL Grace Sermons

Living StonesThe Apostle Peter calls believers “living stones” whom God is building into a spiritual temple (1 Peter 2:5). The Apostle Paul wrote that believers are “becoming a holy temple for the Lord” (Ephesians 2:21).  What does this temple imagery mean for us?  Join us as we conclude our sermon series “The Glory of the Church.”

Family is incredibly important.  We are part of the greatest family of all time.  Join us as we consider what it means that the Church is the Family of God.

The Church is the Body of ChristThe Apostle Paul’s favorite way to illustrate the essential nature and glory of the Church is to picture the Church as a body.  What does it mean for us to live as the Body of Christ?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series, “The Glory of the Church,” by unpacking this rich metaphor.

The Church is such a rich and amazing reality that the Bible employs multiple metaphors to describe her.  Join us as we begin our sermon series called “The Glory of the Church” by considering the Church as Bride, deeply loved by Jesus.

What God RequiresSome people view God as a parent you can never please.  Is that what God is really like?  What does He expect from us?  One verse from Micah sums it up.  Join us as we conclude our summer sermon series in the Minor Prophets by looking at Micah 6:8. 

How Will the World End?We think the answer is found only in the Book of Revelation. However, the Minor Prophets also give clear pictures of the Day of the Lord. Join us as Dr. Randy Smith teaches us.

Priorities MatterAfter returning from captivity in Babylon, the Israelites worked to avoid the sins which had caused their exile.  Nonetheless, as they rebuilt their lives, their priorities were still confused.  The prophet Haggai confronts them, and their response is surprising.  Join us as we continue in our series “Minor Prophets; Major Message,” by looking at the short book of Haggai.  

After His resurrection, Jesus showed His disciples how “all the Scriptures” pointed to Him (Luke 24:27).  What about the Minor Prophets?  How do they speak about Jesus the Messiah?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series: “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”

Does Leadership Matter?The prophet Micah confronted the toxic leadership of his day and pointed forward to a servant leader who would restore the fortunes of all God’s people. Join us as we continue in our summer sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”   

God of Second ChancesJonah is the only minor prophet that focuses more on the messenger than on God’s message. It’s more than a big fish. It gets in our face about attitude toward those who wish to destroy us. It spotlights the God of second chances.

FaithfulGod called the prophet Hosea to be faithful to an unfaithful wife.  This painful marriage was a picture of God’s relationship with the people of Israel.  Join us as we look at the book of Hosea and consider what it tells us about God, Israel, and ourselves.

The prophet Habakkuk wasn’t shy about asking God pointed questions: “Everything is wrong with the world, God.  Where are you?  Why aren’t you doing something about it?”  God does speak, and Habakkuk’s response reflects genuine faith.  Join us as we continue in our sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”

Our summer sermon series will focus on the major themes of the minor prophets.  Who were the minor prophets?  What was their message?  Why should we read them today?  Join us as we launch into a sermon series called “Minor Prophets; Major Message.”

Our culture is a melting pot of religions and worldviews.  How can we at WL Grace make the most of every opportunity to share God's grace across the street and around the world?  Join us as we conclude our sermon series, "Proclaim."

Pentecost marks the outpouring of the Spirit on all believers and the birthday of the Church.  For what purpose did God give us the Holy Spirit?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series, "Proclaim" by looking at Acts chapter two.

“The gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world,” wrote Paul to the believers in Colosse.  Join us as Mike Yoder, Director of Encompass World Partners, shares with us about the proclamation of the gospel to all nations.   

Paul ends his letter to the Colossians by talking about opportunities to share the gospel message in winsome ways with those who don’t yet believe in Jesus.  Join us as Phil Bryant, a church-planter in western Canada and one of our Global Teammates, takes us into our next sermon series in Colossians called “Proclaim!” 

The glory of the gospel of Jesus shows up not just in a worship service on Sunday morning but also in the daily toil of work relationships.  How are Christian employers and employees supposed to view each other and act towards each other?  Join us as we conclude the “Redeemed Relationships” sermon series.  

The new, resurrection life that comes through faith in Jesus redeems all relationships, including the parent-child relationship.  Join us as we look at what mutual honor and respect looks like between parents and their kids (see Colossians 3:20-21).     

The new resurrection life is lived out in redeemed relationships, starting at home with wives and husbands.  Join us as we continue in our “Redeemed Relationships” sermon series by looking at the glory and challenges of marriage.        

A life rooted in the gospel and a mind renewed by the Spirit will pursue healthy relationships.  One mark of a healthy, Spirit-filled relationship is the willingness to give yourself for the benefit of the other person.  That’s called mutual submission.  Join us as we begin a new sermon series in Colossians 3 called “Redeemed Relationships.”       

Resurrection Now“You have been raised with Christ,” wrote the Apostle Paul to living believers (Colossians 3:1).  What is the present, ongoing experience of resurrection in the life of Christ followers?  Join us for an Easter Celebration, as we think about the resurrection—past, present, and future.   

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of “Holy Week,” when we remember Jesus’ suffering for us, in our place.  Jesus entered that first Holy Week with a resolute determination to do the Father’s will, no matter the cost.  How are we approaching Holy Week 2026?  Join us as we talk about “Entering Holy Week.”    

Properly Dressed“You are what you wear” is an overstatement.  Nonetheless, what we put on does reflect who we are.  If that is so, then what virtues should adorn the Christ follower?  And how do we put those on?  Join us as we continue our sermon series called “Renewed” in Colossians 3.

What’s Gotta Go?Living the risen life means putting some things to death.  What things?  Join us as we continue in the “Renewed” series in the book of Colossians.

A New Perspective“Set your minds on things that are above…your life is hidden in God.” (Colossians 3:1-4). Join us as we explore what it means to set your mind on things above.

FreedomTrue liberty is not found in man-made religious traditions or in mystical spiritual experiences. Real, lasting freedom is found in Christ alone. Join us as we continue our series in Colossians called “Rooted in the Gospel.”

A Full Life"Hollow" is how Paul describes the traditions and principles of this world.  Paul defines Jesus, on the other hand, as being filled with "all the fullness of the Deity."  And those who have put their faith in Jesus "have been brought to fullness."  Join us as we consider a full life from the Bible's perspective (Colossians 2:6-15).

Calling and Cost“Anything worth doing is worth doing well” goes the old saying.  This is true, but it comes at a cost. The worthiest calling of all is to know Christ and make Him known. This, too, comes at a cost Join us as Pastor Kip continues our study of Colossians titled “Rooted.”      

IncomparableInspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul explains how Jesus Christ is infinitely greater than all the competition.  No one and nothing compares to Jesus.  Join us as we explore the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20).   

RootedPaul worked hard to present believers fully mature in Christ.  That maturity starts with being rooted in “the true message of the gospel.”  Join us as we launch our Colossians sermon series titled “Rooted.”   

“With”Good things come in small packages.  That's certainly true of our church-wide theme for 2026.  Join us as we unpack the transforming message of a single, small word.

Our Highest PrivilegeTalking with our Creator is our greatest privilege — a privilege we want to prioritize as we begin a new year. Dr. Nate Bosch, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Grace College, will be helping us think about the practice of prayer. In addition to his work as professor of environmental science and director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, Dr. Bosch also teaches the prayer class at Grace.

Preach the Word“Preach the word of God,” commanded Paul of his disciple Timothy (2 Timothy 4:2).  Why preach the Word?  What does it mean to preach the word?  Who can preach? How should we preach?  Join us as we think about preaching the Word of God at WL Grace.

What will heaven be like? Floating on clouds? But wait, there's more! Join us as we conclude our series on "God With Us."

Christmas Love“God with us” is the tangible expression of God’s love—a love that was promised, embodied, and then poured out, so that it can now be received and extended to others.  Join us as we ponder what the incarnation reveals about God’s love.

Good News of Great JoyJoy that lasts is rooted in unchanging truth—like the message the angels announced to the awe-struck shepherds of Bethlehem: “A Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”  Join us this Sunday as we consider how the truth of Emmanuel, God with us, produces unending joy.    

The Search for PeaceWe all long for peace. The human heart is restless, and most of us search high and low to find anything that can give us even a temporary feeling of rest and relief. But where can true, lasting peace be found? Join us this Sunday as we begin our Christmas sermon series by answering this important question.

A Theology of TearsSadness is an unavoidable emotion in our fallen, broken world.  What are wrong and right ways to think about God when we feel sad?  What are healthy ways to process sorrow?  Join us this Sunday as we conclude our “Soul Care” sermon series.       

No Shame Shame is a word we keep in the closet of our minds, preferably in the deepest, darkest corner.  This Sunday we're bringing shame into the light by shining God's Word on it. What should we do with shame? Join us as we continue in our sermon series "Soul Care."  

What About Worry?Worry, fear, and anxiety are common emotions. In fact, recent studies indicate a significant rise in anxiety levels among adults, driven by various societal, economic, and technological factors.  What does worry tell us about what is going on in our souls?  How should we respond?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series titled “Soul Care.”  

Soul SignalsOur cars have sensors which send signals to dashboard indicators, so that we know what is going on with the vehicle.  Our emotions are like those indicators, informing us of what is going on in our souls.  For instance, what do feelings of anger tell us about what is going on in our hearts?  And what should we do about it?  Join us as we begin a new sermon series called “Soul Care.”

War ZoneThe last sentence of the Lord’s prayer alerts us to the reality that we live in a spiritual war zone, where the battlefield is our minds, hearts, and souls.  We have hope in the struggle with temptation, because we are not alone.  Join us as we conclude our sermon series: Teach Us To Pray. 

Forgive UsWhat bread is to our body, forgiveness is to our souls.  It nourishes spiritual health, freedom, and life. That’s why King David wrote “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven!” (Psalm 32:1, NLT). It’s also why confession is part of the prayer Jesus taught His followers to pray. Join us as we continue in our sermon series “Teach Us To Pray.”  

Daily BreadGod knows what we need, and he supplies it.  So, why does Jesus teach us to ask God for our daily necessities?  Join us as we continue in our sermon series in the Lord's prayer titled "Teach Us To Pray."  

Privileges of Membership“Membership has its privileges” claims an iconic advertising slogan.  True.  And nothing compares to the privileges of membership in God’s family.  Prime among those is prayer.  Join us as we start a 4-part sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer titled “Teach Us To Pray.”

What We All WantWhat we all need.  What no relationship can survive without.  What we receive completely through faith in Jesus.  What we still struggle to put into practice.  What?  Forgiveness!  Join us as Pastor Tim Boucher concludes our three-part sermon series, “Relationships that Last.”

“Location, location, location” might be the slogan when it comes to real estate.  When it comes to relationships, it’s all about “communication, communication, communication.”  Join us as we consider four laws of communication from Ephesians 4.

Healthy RelationshipsHow can we pursue real, healthy relationships that last in a world that offers so many counterfeit connections which don’t last?  That’s the question we are tackling in our new sermon series: “Relationships that Last.”

Join us as we dedicate to the Lord the new WL Cafe, the Playspace at WL, and the sensory rooms.   This will be a celebration service, an offering of gratitude, and a reminder that: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1).