Grace417
Religion & Spirituality
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Enjoy weekly messages from Grace Church located in South Springfield, Missouri.
Episodes
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Twelve
Session Twelve of Grace417 discusses Stephen's story from Acts 6-7, emphasizing courageous faith, the challenges of Christlikeness, and ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit. It highlights overcoming suffering through Christ's presence.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Eleven
Session Eleven of Grace417's study on Acts focuses on chapter 6, highlighting how empowering others through healthy leadership strengthens the church.
- Additional Messages on Acts, Pastor Susan May, Steadfastness in Prayer
Pastor Susan May discusses steadfastness in prayer, addressing the challenge of unanswered petitions. The episode encourages persistent prayer, trusting God's timing and character, with practical steps and biblical encouragement.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Ten
Session Ten of the Acts series from Grace417 covers chapter 5, focusing on the apostles' steadfastness amid opposition. Pastor Tim encourages listeners to consider their priorities, trust God, and rely on the Holy Spirit for bold proclamat…
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Nine
Session Nine of Grace417's study on Acts discusses Acts 5, emphasizing God's concern for the church's unity and the people's integrity. It highlights how prayer, humility, and clear gospel communication lead to lasting impact and calls for…
- Resurrection Sunday; April 5, 2026
On Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2026, Pastor Tim focused on the hope found in Jesus' resurrection. The message highlighted that through repentance and faith in Jesus, death is overcome and new life is offered.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Eight
Session Eight of Acts covers Peter and John's confrontation with the Sanhedrin. They responded to threats by relying on the Holy Spirit, which emboldened believers to live, pray, and share their faith.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Seven
Session Seven of Grace417 covers Acts 4:1-22, detailing Peter and John's encounter with religious authorities. The episode highlights their boldness and the continued relevance of the Holy Spirit's power for believers today.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Six
In Session Six on Acts, Pastor Tim references chapter 3, explaining Peter's message that Jesus is the ultimate miracle, available to those who surrender.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Five
Session Five of Grace417's study on Acts, led by Pastor Tim, focuses on Acts chapter 2. It highlights the importance of both divine outpouring and declaration, alongside communal living, for fulfilling the church's mission.
- Additional Messages on Acts, Prepare to Launch, Missionary Dan
Elder Dan from Grace Church explains the historical, cultural, and relational context of the Book of Acts. He challenges listeners to connect with the story.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Four
Session Four of Grace417 discusses Acts Chapter Two, with Pastor Tim focusing on Peter's sermon and the ongoing availability of the Holy Spirit to all of God's children.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Three
Session Three of Grace417 explores Acts chapter 2, where Pastor Tim highlights the unity present at the church's inception when believers received the Holy Spirit, and discusses this unity as an ongoing objective.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session Two
Session Two of Grace417's study on Acts discusses the important events Luke recorded before the Holy Spirit's arrival in Acts chapter 2. These events served as foundational steps for the beginning of the church's growth.
- Acts: God's People and Spirit...Then and Now, Session One
This is the first session of a series on the Book of Acts. Pastor Tim explains the series will focus on how God's Word can bring about personal change, rather than serving as a purely historical or academic study.
- Made to Minister, Session Three, Ministry Motivation, Pastor Tim May
In the third session of the Made to Minister series, Pastor Tim May highlights the universal call to ministry within the church, stressing that all individuals are created to serve.
- Made to Minister, Session Two, Using Your Gift, Pastor Jack Gilbert
In the second session of
- Made to Minister, Session One, The Heart of a Minister, Pastor Jack Gilbert
Pastor Jack Gilbert's first session of the Made to Minister series focuses on the heart of a minister. He reminds listeners that all believers are ministers and outlines four key characteristics adopted upon accepting Jesus as their Lord a…
- Stand Alone Message, God's Design For Leading, Part Two, Pastor Tim May
Pastor Tim May's message, 'God's Design For Leading, Part Two,' focuses on leadership and divine empowerment. The episode uses the example of Eldad and Medad from the Book of Numbers to illustrate how individuals called to leadership are q…
- Stand Alone Message, God's Design For Leading, Part One, Pastor Tim May
Pastor Tim May shares a message on God's design for leadership, referencing an example from Numbers chapter 11. The focus is on the transformation of lives through leadership.
- Sharing Advent, Session Four, Sharing Love, Pastor Jack Gilbert
In the last session of Sharing Advent, Pastor Jack Gilbert spoke about the love of Jesus and how to share it daily.
- Sharing Advent, Session Three, Sharing Joy
Pastor Tim shares on the theme of Joy during the third Advent Season session. The episode highlights that joy is intended for sharing and not for personal hoarding.
- Sharing Advent, Session Two, Sharing Peace
Pastor Tim shares about the peace God desires, available through Jesus Christ, during the second Advent season.
- Sharing Advent, Session One, Sharing Hope
Pastor Tim begins the Advent season by discussing the hope found in Jesus Christ in this episode of Grace417.
- God Meant It For Good, Session Five, The Bigger Picture
In the final session of "God Meant It For Good," Pastor Tim recounts the end of Joseph's story in Genesis, highlighting God's redemptive power to bring good from difficult circumstances and offer life.
- God Meant It For Good, Session Four, Patience and Surrender
Session Four of "God Meant It For Good" from Grace417 covers the biblical narrative of Joseph, detailing the famine, his brothers' arrival in Egypt, and their eventual reunion. Pastor Tim guides listeners through the brothers' transformati…
- Stand Alone Message, It's Already In the B.A.G., Pastor Brandon Williams
Pastor Brandon Williams delivered a message at Grace417 reminding listeners of Jesus
- God Meant It For Good, Session Three, Forgetting and Fruitful
Session Three of Grace417 explores Joseph's life, highlighting his faithful waiting through difficult circumstances and his eventual elevation. Pastor Tim emphasizes that God can heal past hurts and bring blessings and fruitfulness despite…
- God Meant It For Good, Session Two, From Bad to Worse
In Session Two of "God Meant It For Good," Joseph's faithfulness is tested by Potiphar's wife, leading to his imprisonment. Pastor Tim explains that difficult situations can bring individuals closer to God.
- God Meant It For Good, Session One, Pain and Purpose
In Session One of 'God Meant It For Good,' Pastor Tim explores Joseph's early life, teaching that divine plans remain unaffected by familial adversity.
- Prosperity Proverbs, Session Three, Help the Poor
In the final Prosperity Proverbs session, Pastor Tim emphasizes that helping the poor is a commandment found in God's Word, not merely a suggestion.
- Prosperity Proverbs, Session Two, Don't Borrow
Session Two of Prosperity Proverbs, featuring Pastor Tim, addresses questions about debt, specifically whether it is considered a sin and if Christians should use it.
- Prosperity Proverbs, Session One, Work Hard
This episode of Grace417's Prosperity Proverbs series focuses on Session One, "Work Hard." Pastor Tim examines three proverbs related to wealth and work, distinguishing between diligent effort and idleness.
- Stand Alone Message, The Cost: The Price of Following Jesus, Pastor Tim May
Pastor Tim May addresses the cost of following Jesus and the willingness to bear that cost, drawing parallels to current events and reminding listeners of the peace available through Jesus Christ, who has overcome the world.
- Stand Alone Message, Restored by Kindness, Scott C. Lewis
This message emphasizes that God's Word, not worldly labels, defines us. It highlights the necessity of both internalizing God's Word and sharing it with others.
- Stand Alone Message, It Starts With Us, Pastor Jack Gilbert
Pastor Jack Gilbert emphasizes that raising the next generation is a joint responsibility of parents, adults, and the church. He provides an update on the younger generation's spiritual walk and their efforts to comprehend God's Word.
- Growing Deeper, Session Seven, Sabbath
In the final Growing Deeper session, Pastor Tim reflects on the spiritual practice of Sabbath and its declining significance in a society that prioritizes continuous activity.
- Stand Alone Message, The Necessity of Connection, Pastor Tim May
Pastor Tim May explains the necessity of connection in relationships, emphasizing the importance of deeper connections beyond brief interactions.
- Growing Deeper, Session Six, Lament
As with fasting, or meditation, lament isn't discussed often in the modern church. When troubled times come, our western culture allows for grieving to take place, but then there's a "turning point" we are expected to go through without tr…
- Growing Deeper, Session Five, Meditation
Meditation is scriptural. Old Testament, New Testament, it's all throughout. In the Psalms, King David even comments on meditation often. But, the practice of slowing ourselves down, "chewing" on God's Word and allowing it to refine our th…
- Growing Deeper, Session Four, Fasting
Fasting is one of those spiritual practices that is discussed in the Bible often, but not a common practice in our culture. In this session, Pastor Tim takes some time to help us understand fasting and to remind us that this spiritual prac…
- Stand Alone Message, Matt & Abby Edwards, Missionaries to Austria
This Sunday, we welcomed Matt & Abby Edwards to share on their ministry in Austria with Austrian church and the Iranian church, and their future plans serving in Ukraine. To give towards their ministry click here: https://give.foursquare.o…
- Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Four, Pastor Tim
In this final session, Pastor Tim does one more review of the "Prayer Wheel" and then leads a practical exercise going through section step of the prayer wheel at three minutes each. At the conclusion, he discusses with those in attendance…
- Growing Deeper, Session Three, Confession
Practicing confession with each other is not a common practice. We are more apt, rightly so, to confess to the Lord as His Word tells us. But, what if the key to healing, freedom, and reconciliation was taking the time to confess to each o…
- Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Three, Pastor Tim
Pastor Tim concludes his discussion on the sections of the "Prayer Wheel" and then works on a practical application spending 18 minutes in prayer, 90 seconds on each section.
- Growing Deeper, Session Two, Silence & Solitude
Silence and solitude are two practices that are not easy - being still and alone can be challenging! Yet, if we are willing to submit, there is a greater depth we can find in our walk with Christ.
- Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session Two, Pastor Tim
In this second session, Pastor Tim discusses steps 4-9 on the prayer wheel in the book, "The Hour That Changes the World," by Dick Eastman.
- Growing Deeper, Session One, Communion
In this first session, Pastor Tim focuses on spiritual growth by taking a look at communion, the reasons for it, and why it's important to followers of Christ to this day.
- Summer Study 2025, The Hour That Changes the World, Session One, Pastor Tim
In this first of four sessions, Pastor Tim shares an introduction to the book, "The Hour That Changes the World," by Dick Eastman and discusses the first three sections of the "prayer wheel."
- Stand Alone Message, Understanding Our Identity, Pastor Tim May
Values are the DNA of any church or organization. Here at Grace Church, our values are "wholeness, community, and sacrifice." This Sunday Pastor Tim shares details of what each of these mean and how all of these together result in disciple…