Bible Teaching

Grace City Church Ottawa 1/25/26 Grace City Church Ottawa 1/25/26

1 Peter 2:1-10 // Fault Lines & Foundations: Standing Firm in an Unstable World

In 1 Peter 2:1-10, we see that while the world rejected Jesus, God chose Him to be the "Living Stone" and the foundation of a new people from all nations: the Church. This message calls us to examine our own lives: Are we building on the solid rock of Christ or on shifting sand?

Grace City Church Ottawa 1/11/26 Grace City Church Ottawa 1/11/26

1 Peter 1:1-12 // A Living Hope

The church is not a "Jesus Memorial Club," but a Spirit-filled dwelling where his actual presence produces inexpressible joy. To prevail in exile, we must move beyond knowing his story to experiencing his glory.

Grace City Church Ottawa 12/14/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 12/14/25

Mary's Revolutionary Song: The Manger, the Cross, & Subverting the Strong

Most revolutions begin by beheading the king, but Mary’s revolution, shared through her song in Luke 1, introduces a new one. In fact, Mary’s song was once considered so subversive, it was banned from public singing. This "revolutionary anthem" provides the basis for our modern values of equality and compassion, and celebrates the redemption of power through a King who was born in a manger and served his people through a cross.

Grace City Church Ottawa 12/7/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 12/7/25

Acts 5:1-11 // The Traitor Within: Rejecting a 'Victim' Mentality When Confronting Sin

Temptation doesn’t show up with horns and a trident; it arrives as desire. Drawing from Acts 5 and James 1, this sermon examines how the enemy uses our ordinary human desires as seemingly irresistible bait. Claiming to be a ‘special case’ or weaponizing your victimhood is futile. Instead, anchor your faith in the goodness of God, the “Father of Lights,” who knows exactly what we need to be truly satisfied.

Grace City Church Ottawa 11/30/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 11/30/25

Acts 5:1-11 // The Young Men Rose: Courage, Integrity, & Aware of Death

When a marriage becomes a conspiracy against God, who pays the price? The story of Ananias and Sapphira shows us the devastating consequences of deceit and the profound need for the fear of God in marriage and the church. The sermon also issues a direct challenge to young men: don’t pursue a culture of constant coddling. Like the young men in Acts 5 who ‘rose up’ even in the face of death, be ready to do hard things in service to Jesus and his bride.

Grace City Church Ottawa 11/23/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 11/23/25

Acts 5:1-11 // Stop Editing God: Facing the Hard Truths about Ananias & Sapphira

Ananias and Sapphira paid the ultimate price, not for holding back money, but for lying to the Holy Spirit about their motive. Did God overreact, punishing a “trivial offense” with death? This sermon on Acts 5 reveals how we must understand the entire human story—from Genesis to the Cross—to grasp God’s absolute holiness and the staggering mercy we live under every day. God’s grace changes our hearts and frees us to be cheerful givers who trust Him completely.

Grace City Church Ottawa 11/9/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 11/9/25

Acts 4:32-37 // Two Foundations of Church Unity: God’s Truth & God’s Grace

An accusation sometimes thrown against the church is that doctrine divides. It shouldn’t. In fact, Acts 4 shows us how God’s truth is a unifying force when anchored by God’s grace.

Grace City Church Ottawa 11/2/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 11/2/25

Judges 6:11-16 // The Triumph of the Unlikely

Gideon’s story challenges the lie that says we must be qualified to be used mightily by God.

Grace City Church Ottawa 10/26/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 10/26/25

Acts 4:32-37 // Not Just Nice People: Finding Gutsy Unity in Truth, Not Vagueness

The book of Acts reveals that churches do not build unity by compromising doctrine or convictions. Instead, a shared, gutsy conviction in the risen Jesus builds unity that changes the world.

Grace City Church Ottawa 10/19/25 Grace City Church Ottawa 10/19/25

Acts 4:23-31 // Holy hurt? Holy Healer, & how to respond to adversity

Are churches filled with broken people really part of God’s plan for our healing and safety? The prayer of the believers in Acts 4, along with God’s immediate response, shows us just how integral the church is to God’s plan for our care.