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What if the hardest season of your life is actually the most important one? In Deuteronomy 8, Moses gives Israel one final charge before they enter the Promised Land — but his message isn't just for them. It's for anyone who feels stuck in a desert season, wondering why God hasn't moved yet. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through what God was doing during Israel's 40 years in the wilderness — stripping away self-reliance so they could learn true dependence. From manna on the ground to clothes that never wore out, every provision pointed to the same truth: the desert develops humility, and humility creates dependence on God. Joel also shares a personal story of trusting God through eight months of paying two mortgages after moving to Arkansas — a reminder that the wilderness is never wasted. Here's a couple key takeaways - The wilderness isn't punishment — it's preparation. God humbles us by stripping away self-reliance so we can learn to trust him before he leads us into blessing. - The greatest threat to your faith often comes from abundance, not hardship. The generation formed in the desert stayed faithful; those born into prosperity drifted. - When you're in a desert season, go back to the Word. Just as Jesus answered temptation with Scripture, God's words are the sustaining food that carries us through. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansasSonnet 4.6

What would it look like to actually live a blessed life — not someday, but right now? In Deuteronomy 7, Moses stands on the edge of the Promised Land and gives Israel a clear picture: God has loaded up every blessing they could ever want, and the path to all of it runs straight through obedience. But there's a catch — compromise quietly closes the door. In this message, Pastor Joel Hastings walks through Deuteronomy 7 and unpacks why Israel kept missing out on what God had already promised them — and why we do the same. From the snare of temptation to the trap of fear, Joel shows how God clears the path forward one step at a time, and why trusting Him with the next step is the whole game. Here's a couple key takeaways • God's blessing and compromise can't coexist — obedience isn't just a rule to follow, it's the path that leads directly to the life God wants for you. • Temptation works like a hook — what looks like a good thing can pull you off the path God has set, so keep your eyes on where He's leading you, not on what's dangling to the side. • The antidote to fear is remembering God's faithfulness — when the next step feels too big, look back at every time He came through before, and trust He'll do it again. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What does it look like to actually live like you belong to God? In Deuteronomy 7, Moses calls Israel to enter the Promised Land and destroy everything that would pull their hearts away from God. Pastor Joel Hastings digs into one of the Bible's harder passages — and unpacks why it's actually some of the best news you'll hear. Joel walks through the call to radical holiness, the danger of modern-day idols, and the stunning reason God chose Israel in the first place: not because they were strong, impressive, or deserving — but simply because he loved them. That same unconditional love is the foundation for everything God asks of us. Here's a couple key takeaways God's love for you is not based on your performance — you can't earn it, and you can't lose it. His love is rooted entirely in who he is. Anything that competes with God in your heart is an idol — and if you don't tear it down, it will tear down your life. Because you are God's treasured possession, you are called to be different — to live set apart in a way that reflects whose you are. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

It's easy to trust God in the hard seasons — but what about when life is going well? In Deuteronomy 6, Moses delivers one of his final sermons before Israel enters the Promised Land, and his urgent warning is simple: don't forget what God has done. Because forgetting God's faithfulness doesn't usually look like rejection — it looks like distraction. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through three generations in this passage — those who saw God move, those who heard about it, and those who never knew Him at all — and challenges us to ask honestly: which chair are we in? He unpacks what it means to truly know God (not just know about Him), why trust always shows itself through obedience, and why sharing our story with the next generation isn't optional. Here's a couple key takeaways - Prosperity is often where we're most tempted to forget God — actively remember His faithfulness before you need a crisis to wake you up. - Real trust in God isn't just a feeling; it shows up in obedience with your time, finances, and family. - Don't just pass down church attendance — pass down a living, personal story of how God has worked in your life. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

Most of us would say we love God — but what does that actually look like on a Tuesday morning, at the dinner table, or when life feels hard? In Deuteronomy 6, Moses delivers one of the most important passages in all of Scripture: the Shema. And the call isn't just to believe the right things — it's to love God with your whole heart, soul, and strength, every single day. Pastor Joel Hastings opens a new series in Deuteronomy by unpacking what it means to live with God at the center — not just in big spiritual moments, but in the daily rhythms of home, work, and family. He walks through how obedience flows from love, why your habits matter more than your intentions, and how the gospel changes everything about how we relate to God's commands. Here's a couple key takeaways - Blessings follow obedience — when you align your life with God's Word, it shapes your marriage, finances, and faith in ways that lead to real flourishing. - Obedience flows from love, not rules — the goal isn't just behavior change but loving God with your whole heart, soul, and strength so that everything else follows. - Discipleship happens daily, not just on Sundays — sharpening your children and your own faith happens in the everyday moments: the dinner table, the car ride, the morning routine. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

Most of us already know the Easter story — but knowing it and believing it are two very different things. This Easter, Pastor Joel Hastings asks the question that cuts straight to the heart: what does the resurrection of Jesus actually mean for *your* life? Walking through the story of Lazarus in John 11, Pastor Joel unpacks why Jesus waited, why He wept, and what it means that He didn't just provide a resurrection — He *is* the resurrection. This message lands with a powerful invitation: whatever grave you're living in, Jesus is calling you out. Here's a couple key takeaways - Knowing the right answers isn't the same as truly believing — real faith moves from your head to your heart. - Jesus is not just a provider of what you need; He *is* everything you need — your peace, your provision, your resurrection. - Whatever grave you're in right now, the resurrection of Jesus means you don't have to stay there. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

We all know something is broken — and the self-help industry, social media highlight reels, and hustle culture are all trying to fix it. But what if the problem runs deeper than any of those solutions can reach? This Palm Sunday, Brett Ferguson opens Luke 19 and asks a question that cuts right to the heart: who — or what — are you trusting to redeem you? Walking through Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Brett unpacks three reasons only King Jesus can redeem: he has unique authority over all things, he is the long-promised Son of David, and he is moved by deep compassion for broken people. The sermon lands with a challenge that leaves no comfortable middle ground — crown him or kill him, but don't just like him. Here's a couple key takeaways - Jesus has authority over every area of your life — not just your circumstances, but your heart, your habits, and your affections. - Jesus is not a self-help guru or life coach — he came to be King, and he's asking for full surrender, not casual admiration. - Whatever shame or brokenness you carry, there is no path in your life that King Jesus cannot redeem. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What's filling your life — and what spills out when things get hard? Pastor Joel Hastings closes out the book of Titus with a question most of us avoid: how do we stay focused on God's mission when toxic people, foolish arguments, and spiritual junk food keep pulling us off course? Drawing from Titus 3:9–15, Pastor Joel walks through the difference between controversies worth fighting for and ones that simply drain us, how to handle divisive people with grace and firmness, and why the gospel is the only thing that can turn what's toxic into something clean. The sermon lands with a simple but searching question: when life squeezes you, what pours out? Here's a couple key takeaways • Not every argument deserves your energy — learn to identify what's truly worth standing firm on and let go of the rest. • When someone is sowing division, the most loving response is a patient warning — and then a firm boundary. • The life formed by grace overflows grace. What's filling you determines what spills out onto the people around you.

You didn't earn it. You didn't deserve it. But God looked at you in your brokenness and said yes anyway — not because of anything you did, but because of his own mercy. Pastor Andrew Brown walks through one of the most stunning passages in the New Testament and gets personal about what it means to receive grace you never could have earned. In Titus 3:1–8, Paul lays out three movements: who we were before Jesus, what God has done, and how that changes everything about how we live now. The mercy that saved you wasn't meant to stop with you — what happened in us was always meant to happen through us. Here's a couple key takeaways: • God's mercy is the complete initiator of our salvation — we don't put ourselves in; we receive the bid he gives. • Salvation brings regeneration (a new birth) and ongoing renewal — the Holy Spirit is actively remaking you, not just patching you up. • Good works aren't how you earn grace — they're how grace moves through you into the world around you.

Grace is the greatest gift you've ever received — but receiving it was never meant to leave you the same. In Titus 2, Pastor Joel Hastings unpacks what it really means to live as someone who has been forgiven, freed, and transformed by the grace of God. Pastor Joel walks through Paul's instructions to bondservants, workers, and everyday people — showing how the gospel is meant to be visible in the way we live and work. Drawing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's contrast between "cheap grace" and "costly grace," he challenges us to stop treating grace as a free pass and start living as people who are zealous for good works, anchored in the blessed hope of Christ's return. Here's a couple key takeaways • Grace is a free gift — but it isn't cheap. It cost Jesus everything, and receiving it should change how you live, work, and treat the people around you. • You can't clean yourself up. Just like a child smearing makeup off his face, our best efforts to fix ourselves only make things worse — we need Jesus to make us clean. • We have a blessed hope. In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, Christians live with confident expectation that Jesus is coming back to make all things right. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What if the key to changing your life wasn't a new habit, a self-help book, or a motivational quote — but something hiding in plain sight in your church? In Titus 2, Joel Hastings digs into Paul's call for every generation to live differently: not for personal success, but for the sake of the people around them. Joel walks through what healthy teaching looks like, why every generation — older men, older women, younger men, and younger women — has a specific role to play, and how self-control, kindness, and intentional discipleship aren't just nice ideas but the actual path to transformation. The passage lands on a simple but challenging question: who are you pouring into? Here's a couple key takeaways • Healthy teaching produces healthy disciples — find and stay rooted in a church that tells you the truth, not just what feels good. • Every stage of life has a role: older believers are called to model faithfulness, and younger believers are called to receive it — discipleship flows both ways. • You can't always control who pours into you, but you can always control who you pour into — start there.

The most important question you'll ever answer isn't on a test or a job application — it's the one Jesus himself asks: "Who do you say that I am?" In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Joel Hastings takes us to one of the most unlikely places in the ancient world — Caesarea Philippi, a city overflowing with pagan temples, chaos, and false gods — and shows us why Jesus chose that backdrop to ask that question. Pastor Joel walks through Peter's bold confession, Jesus renaming Simon to Peter, and what it means that Jesus promised to build his church on the very Gates of Hell. The sermon lands with a challenge: your words about Jesus matter far less than how your life actually answers the question — and no matter what your past looks like, Jesus is the one who gets to rename you and give you a new identity. Here's a couple key takeaways • The world will get close to who Jesus is, but close isn't enough — he can only be a liar, a lunatic, or Lord, and your life (not just your words) reveals what you truly believe. • Jesus renames Peter from "reed" to "rock" — and in the same way, your identity, value, and purpose are determined by what Jesus says about you, not your past. • The Church doesn't hide from the Gates of Hell — it attacks them. You've been given a new name and invited into a mission, so don't shrink back from the broken places around you.

Description: Some lies don’t cost you much—until they do. In Titus 1, Paul warns that false teaching isn’t harmless “difference of opinion.” It can divide families, destabilize churches, and quietly corrupt what’s happening on the inside. Today’s message is a call to take truth seriously, because truth is the pathway to godliness.  In this sermon, Brett Ferguson walks through Titus 1:10–16 and shows three common marks of damaging lies: they’re shallow (hollow, “spiritual-sounding” but not rooted in Scripture), self-serving (built for shameful gain), and they rely on substitute authority instead of the trustworthy Word. And we’re reminded that the answer isn’t fear—it’s faithfulness: a church that holds firm to the Word and holds fast to the gospel, where purity comes only through Jesus.  Here’s a couple key takeaways • Truth matters because it leads to godliness—lies always pull us away from Jesus.  • Watch for false teaching that is shallow, self-serving, or built on substitute authority.  • The way forward is to hold fast: to the trustworthy Word and to the gospel that purifies us through Christ alone.

If you’ve ever assumed the Bible’s standards for leaders are only for “super Christians,” Titus 1 flips that assumption upside down. These qualifications aren’t just a checklist for elders, they’re a picture of what mature faith looks like in everyday life.  In today’s message, Pastor Joel Hastings walks through Titus 1:1–9, explaining why God calls His church to be a biblical church (not just a big one) and how discipleship shapes our character through repentance, integrity, and obedience.  Here’s a couple key takeaways • The qualifications for elders are also a clear picture of Christian maturity.  • Being “above reproach” doesn’t mean perfect, it means quick to repent and walking in integrity.  • God forms us by obedience, not just information. 

Most of us think discipleship is mainly about learning—getting more information, attending more classes, knowing more Bible. But Jesus defines discipleship differently in Matthew 28:20: “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” That word observe isn’t just “know it”—it’s watch it, practice it, live it. Discipleship is imitation: people learning to follow Jesus by stepping into the footprints of someone who’s already walking with Him.  In this message, Pastor Joel Hastings closes our Formed & Sent series by showing what it looks like to make disciples in real life: not a one-time moment, but ongoing teaching, shared life, and obedience over time. We’re called to be a church that is equipped (knowing), in community (living it together), and on mission (doing)—because we’re formed by obedience, not just information. And when the calling feels intimidating, Jesus gives the anchor we can’t miss: “Behold, I am with you always.”  Here’s a couple key takeaways • Discipleship happens when someone can see obedience—people learn Jesus’ way by watching your life.  • We’re formed by obedience, not just information—knowing the commands isn’t the same as observing them.  • The mission should feel bigger than you… and that’s the point—because Jesus doesn’t just give a command; He gives His presence: “I am with you always.” 

Snow has a way of covering everything—dirt, dead plants, the mess you’d rather not see. And in Psalm 51:7, David uses that exact picture to pray, “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” In this short devotional filmed during the “snowpocalypse” in Northwest Arkansas, Pastor Joel Hastings shows how God doesn’t just clean us up—He covers us with a deeper cleansing than we could ever achieve on our own.  David’s prayer includes a surprising word: hyssop—a plant used in Scripture to apply the blood of the lamb at Passover (Exodus) and later appearing again at the cross (John 19). It’s a powerful reminder that the only way we’re made clean is through the sacrifice of Jesus, our true Lamb—so that when the Father looks at us, He sees Christ’s righteousness covering our sin.  Here’s a couple key takeaways • Real cleansing isn’t self-improvement—it’s the mercy of God washing us through Christ.  • Hyssop connects the story: the blood of the lamb in Exodus points us to Jesus on the cross.  • Let the snow preach to you this week: you are covered—live in that reality.

Baptism can feel like a strange church moment—get in the water, get dunked, everyone claps. But Jesus didn’t include it in the Great Commission as a random tradition. In Matthew 28:19, baptism is tied to discipleship because it represents something massive: if you’re a disciple of Jesus, you’re dead to who you were and alive to who He is.  In this message, Pastor Joel Hastings unpacks why baptism matters, what it symbolizes, and why it’s the first step of obedience for every believer. Drawing from Romans 6, we see baptism as a picture of burial and resurrection—leaving the old life in the grave and walking in newness of life. And we’re reminded that what we need more than anything else isn’t a quick fix—it’s more of Jesus, the King who supplies everything we need.  Here’s a couple key takeaways • Baptism doesn’t save you, but it is a first step of obedience for every believer—and it preaches what Jesus has done.  • If you’re dead to your old self, don’t go digging back in the grave—leave the old sin behind.  • You don’t need more strength—you need more of Jesus. He is everything you need.  ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net

Last words matter. And Jesus’ last words to His disciples are His last words to us: “All authority… Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This message is a wake-up call for 2026—Jesus isn’t asking for casual Christians. He’s forming disciples who follow close, live surrendered, and join His unstoppable mission in the world.  As we continue our January series Formed & Sent, Pastor Joel Hastings unpacks Matthew 28:18–20 and shows why the Great Commission changes everything: Jesus has the authority, Jesus gives the mission, and Jesus defines discipleship as learning His way (His “yoke”) and becoming like Him. From first-century discipleship to modern-day obedience, we’re challenged to ask: are we willing not just to die for Jesus—but to live for Him every day?  Here’s a couple key takeaways • Jesus has all authority—so we can trust Him, and we must obey Him.  • Discipleship means staying close enough to Jesus that His life “rubs off” on yours.  • The question isn’t “Would you die for Him?”—it’s “Will you live for Him?”

What do you do when you’re trying to follow Jesus… and your heart keeps bouncing between worship and doubt? In this message from Matthew 28:16–20, Pastor Joel Hastings walks us through the Great Commission and highlights one of the most surprising details in the entire scene: “they worshiped Him, but some doubted.” Before Jesus sends His disciples into the world, He calls them to Himself—because we can’t live “sent” lives unless we’re first being formed by Him. Here’s what we’re learning as we begin our new series, Formed & Sent: Jesus isn’t looking for the most impressive people—He’s looking for disciples who will keep their eyes on Him, come back to worship, and obey… even in the middle of doubt. Here's a couple key takeaways • Jesus calls you to Himself before He sends you out. • Doubt doesn’t disqualify you—it’s an invitation to believe and obey again. • When you take your eyes off Jesus, you sink… but a simple prayer still changes everything: “Lord, save me.”

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Ever feel like you were headed one way and life blew you somewhere else? In Acts 27–28, Paul is promised Rome, then runs into hurricane winds, a shipwreck, and a snakebite. Yet God keeps His word in the middle of the storm. Jesus had already said Paul would testify in Rome, and even as the waves rise an angel reaffirms the promise. Our call is to trust what God has said more than what we can see and to obey Him while the seas are still rough.    When the ship breaks, everyone reaches shore safely and a “detour” named Malta becomes a three-month ministry assignment. By the end, Paul is in Rome preaching “without hindrance.” The route changed; the promise held; the mission advanced.     Here’s a couple key takeaways • When your plans break, hold to God’s promises. He keeps His word even in the storm.   • Detours are often assignments. Serve where you land and watch God work • Chains cannot chain the gospel. The mission continues “without hindrance.” SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

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We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

We hope you enjoy and benefit from Grace Point Church's messages. Thank you for taking time to listen!

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Grace Point Church met on the evening of June 1, 2025, to vote on Dr. Joel Hastings as our Lead Teaching Pastor. He was unanimously affirmed.

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