Podcasting messages heard at Grace Community Church, Cranberry Twp, PA
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MyGCC Podcasts
Trusting God's goodness sets us free from anxiety and fear of possibly making mistakes. Caring how details unfold, but too much keeps us paralyzed and we can't move forward. It's not about making perfect choices every time, it's about loving and trusting Jesus, director of our path and promising to be with us, loving us, and growing us.…
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Why is decision-making difficult and anxiety-inducing at times? We need to be honest and decide if we want God in our decisions. God cares about us and our decisions if we turn to Him to help guide us and give us wisdom.
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Who's Zacchaeus? I'm Zacchaeus, you're Zacchaeus. For all have fallen short. We're all Zacchaeus, we're all dirty rotten sinners. But the best news we can give you is, Jesus is a friend of sinners. He loves us. And He meets us in the middle of our mess. That's His heart. That's who He is. And when you meet Him and fall in love with Him. Everything …
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If your life isn't changing, if you aren't being transformed by the truth of Jesus, you've never truly met the grace of Jesus. Jesus if full of grace and full of truth. That's who He is, that's the heart of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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No matter what you're facing today, you can run to Him and cry out to Him. We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses. We have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet he did not sin. And nothing brings Him more joy than to come alongside of us in our time of need, and give us just the right mercy …
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Jesus finds joy in saying, you're my son, you're my daughter, you're part of the family, you were dead but know our alive, you were lost but now you're found. Let's celebrate. This makes Jesus happy. That's the heart of Jesus.
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If you were to ask the person that knows you best, "What's in your heart?" They would probably describe your passions and desires. This represents what you love and who you are. In this series, we will dive into Jesus' heart, who He is and His love for us. This weekend we will look at Matthew 11:28-30 and how He is there for those that are burdened…
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Can you trust God, even when things are out of your control? You see we all have a choice, we can choose worry, or we can choose trust. But never forget, as Christians, we were made for more. We don't have to fall for the lie of the Enemy. We don't have to live in worry. We don't have to be overwhelmed and wrapped around the axle with stress. Becau…
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Is our ambition aimed at areas we feel important or is our ambition Jesus. Because when it's Him, He wants us to seek Him first, including all aspects of our lives. Success with Godly Ambition is not measured by personal accomplishments but by opportunities to glorify God. Ambition is a good thing, but who is the object of our ambition? That answer…
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We were made for more. God will give you the power to escape if you'll turn to Him and trust Him. And we need to stop and realize that. As you look at your life, Are you flying toward the blue light of lust or are you flying toward the light of the world? Are you living in bondage to lust or are you walking in purity? You don't have to live in that…
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As we become intentional about find a few people that we can truly do life with and nurture a deep relationship with, then and only then can we break free from the lie of the evil one, step out of the darkness of loneliness and experience connection. Experience the life God created us to live. Know that God said, It's not good for man to be alone!…
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In life, there are so many things that can cause you to stop in your tracks. Deep down we all want to feel called to something bigger than ourselves. Often, we aren't sure what that is. Yet, if we aren't careful, we can fall into apathy. But as Christians, we know that we are made for more.
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God isn't ashamed of you. He isn't disappointed in you. God delights in you. God wants to be in your presence. He delights in relational closeness with you. He's constantly running toward you. And as you begin to embrace that, then and only then does shame begin to dissipate. I know who I am because I know who You are! Leave here knowing, Shame dis…
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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. We have a God who's the God of all hope who can fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in Him, so that we may overflow with hope. Leave here knowing, we have a future, and it's worth the living!
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As Christians we were once dead in our trespasses and sins, but now we've been made alive in Jesus Christ. And we weren't made to be tending that grave of sin and darkness and defeat, no, we were called by name, born and raised back to life again. The truth is, we were made for more.
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Many of us love the idea that we have been saved by grace through our faith in Christ. But if we really think about it, someone had to share that with us. Imagine if they had not done so? When we think of it that way, it ought to put an urgency in us to GO and TELL!
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It can be really difficult to see others the way Jesus does. This is because we are so quick to judge others' flaws without much recognition of our own. We see that Jesus does the unthinkable, and it's ultimately for our benefit.
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When trying to do the right thing and serving God, the enemy and others will stand in the way and do their best to cause fear in your life. This can ultimately lead to emotional, mental, phyiscal, and spiritual exhaustion. The good news is, God is always with us no matter what!
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Our hearts start to get hardened because things do not go the way we think that they should. We see a different outcome than what we envisioned in our heads. This creates tension and then a tendency to step away from pursuing that relationship with God and to take things into our own hands. But, as we know, that never works out well.…
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Many of us walk around with blinders on to what God is doing both in our lives and in this world. His desire is for us to see the world, people, ourselves the way that He does. When our eyes are opened to His ways, it simply changes EVERYTHING.
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You'll never find fulfillment, you'll never find fruitfulness in ministry until you find ministry that matches your God-given shape; what experiences has God brought you through, that not only is He working for good, but He wants to use them to minister to the people around you. And once you discover how God has made you, once you discover the hand…
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God has a unique plan for your life, and He's given you a unique shape to fulfill that plan. He's given you a unique personality. There's nobody in the world just like you. But please understand, you'll never find fulfillment, you'll never find fruitfulness in ministry until you find ministry that matches your God-given shape; that matches your per…
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You're the only person on earth who can use your specific, God-given Abilities as part of God's purpose for you, and those impacted through you for such a time as this. Will you say, God I'm ALL IN!
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Decide this week that you're going to look for opportunities to serve God in a way that matches your heart. What do you love to do? What are you passionate about? If you could do anything for God and not fail, what would you do? Decide today to push all the chips into the middle of the table and say, I'm all in.…
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Every Christian has at least one gift. We'll never fully understand serving God and serving others until we understand how God has gifted us spiritually. This series is called, "All In" So the challenge is, decide today that you're going to push all the chips into the middle of the table and say, God, I'm all in. I'm going to take the spiritual gif…
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When we look at how Jesus lived His life, you will notice that he spent a lot of time in prayer. Jesus prayed with focus, fervor, and very frequently. He modeled that for you and I, but the question is, do we pray as often as we should?
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Our mission is to joyfully join God in ministry and serve the needs of others expecting nothing in return. Our mission is to follow the example of Jesus, and get out our seat and get into the game. And the question is, have you left the sidelines and jumped into the game yet?
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An important step for us to be "All In" our relationship with Christ is to recognize the things we place above Him. In other words, we struggle with how to prioritize what it means to give up our own way and "carry our cross" and follow Him daily.
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When was the last time you were totally "All In" on something? Meaning 100% sold out with nothing getting in your way. Not with just your words, but your time, attention, and focus? It's often difficult for us to be "All In" because we have so many things distracting us from what's often the most important.…
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A question that is often asked by parents is "how do we center our home on Jesus?" If we are all honest, that can be a difficult question to answer, especially considering the varying stages kids can be in. The crucial thing for anyone asking this question, is to take that bold step of faith. If this is a question you are asking, Gary and Meg have …
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The Foster care and Adoption world is something that many aren't too familiar with. But did you know that adoption is something that's close to God's heart? In fact, in Romans 8, Paul reminds us that Christians are the adopted sons and daughters of God! That makes me mindful that those families who are in this system are near to God's heart too. Ch…
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Getting involved in serving can be difficult to do. The time commitment alone makes things hard, but when you add in your entire family, it compounds it. Dave and Kristi have made it a focus for their family to serve together and believe you can do that too! Take a listen to what they have to share!
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There are so many questions that surround mental health. Lately, we've been getting more questions about mental health when dealing with the family unit -- in particular, children. In this podcast, we've invited one of our team members, Susan Sheidy (a Clinical Therapist), to talk about some important areas parents are seeking answers for. Check it…
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On some level, every parent feels imperfect. I think the reality is that no parent is perfect. But I think in our imperfections, we are more open to learning from others who've gone before us. In this podcast, I talk with Dave and Julia Benson on the things they've learned, mistakes they've made, and other tips for parents to learn. Check it out!…
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Families that have Special Needs children often feel isolated and alone. Most, if not everyone, would say that they do not want this to be the case. In this podcast, we do an interview with Chelsea Kelosky discussing her families Special Needs journey AND some tips and tools to help them not feel so alone. Check it out!…
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Marriages take a lot of work. There are years of habits and past experiences that need to be worked on throughout the years. However, things often get complicated when children are added. In a lot of cases, couples neglect their covenant of marriage in sacrifice to their kids. But God's perspective (and studies) show that a healthy marriage benefit…
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I think it's safe to say we all want to be good parents. In fact, we want to be great parents. The toughest part is creating HEALTHY discipline for yourself, your spouse, and your children. If we can do this well, we set up our kids future for success.
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Do you ever feel like there isn't enough hours in a day? Between kids activities, work commitments, and the daily chaos of life it feels like there isn't any time to REST! The crazy thing, as Christians, God gives us this beautiful gift of Sabbath. The question is, will you take him at His Word and find rest? Check out this episode!…
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It is so easy, as parents, to get discouraged. There are so many things that we try and juggle, moments where we feel we let our kids down, or that we aren't enough. In this podcast we discuss that we are in good company and we can get some encouragement. Check it out
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We've all heard the adage 'history repeats itself." But what we sometimes forget is that our family history and past pain can rear its ugly head too. This episode we will discuss some ideas to consider and the hope the Jesus offers.
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Parents face many challenges. One is discovering how to protect their kids from the dangers of this world. As Christians, who happen to be parents, we have to address how to raise our kids in a Secular world. This episode serves as a way to start that conversation.
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It is so easy for anyone to fall into the trap of comparison. The hard part is that it robs us of our joy. In this busy life that surrounds our families, comparison is the last thing we need. Check out this episode.
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Every child is different. Every family is different. But one thing that is consistent is the changes and phases they go through. Based off our Orange Curriculum, we discuss the importance of recognizing that "It's just a phase!"
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When you start a family, so often we can feel like we are alone. But we were meant to do life in COMMUNITY. In this episode, we discuss the importance of who we surround our family with.
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In those moments when you feel like things are not okay, you're not alone. It's okay to not be okay. But we can't stay that way. This episode gives us some helpful tips to move forward!
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