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In person services every Sunday. 9am and 11am@ Lacey Campus. 10am at DuPont Campus. More info at www.thegraceworks.com.

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November 6, 2026Episode 4791 hr 7 min

Behind the Seen

BEHIND THE SEEN ESTHER INTRO and 1:1-9 October 4, 2026 Sermons by Dave Shoffner and Kevin Pitts OPENER: What is the most vain thing you regularly do? What stood out to you the most about the introductory material? In what way does learning the background stuff help you prepare for a study (if any)? Ahasuerus' kingdom was MASSIVE. In what ways are we tempted to put our confidence in our country's size and strength; or even put too much confidence in our government? How do you remind yourself of your true citizenship? Emperor Xerxes was incredibly vain and self-centered. In what ways is God convicting you in this regard? How does being others-centered help our Christian witness? What is one of your favorite questions to ask others in order to really get to know them? The great display of wealth must have been awe-inspiring to behold. How is God's display of wealth better? How much of a part has materialism ("I am what I own") played in your life? In what ways are you tempted to think sinfully about wealth or the lack thereof? Ahasuerus micromanaged even the drinking at the party. How has the "illusion of control" been a struggle for you? How has someone's micromanaging negatively impacted you? How is the feast of The Lord's Supper superior to Xerxes' feast? What else did you hope we would discuss?

September 26, 2026Episode 4781 hr 6 min

Community Groups Built on Grace

COMMUNITY GROUPS BUILT ON GRACE VISION SERIES -- Acts 2:42-47 September 6, 2026 Sermons by Mark Miller and Kevin Pitts OPENER: Besides your spouse (if you are married) who knows you better than anyone else? What is one way that your CG has impacted you? How about a friendship that has formed because of CG that you appreciate? On a scale from 1-10, how transparent do you feel comfortable being in our group? Why? What makes it difficult to make friends in your current life stage? How might you reach out to someone in a similar life stage to be a friend? What are some people's barriers to getting into a CG? How could we address those? The Word is pillar number one of a CG. Why must this be the foundation? Are there ways we could grow in this? True Christian fellowship is another pillar of a CG. What does that look like to you? How do we foster more transparency when we have needs or are struggling? What needs do you have currently that our group might help with? Prayer is another vital one. How do you feel about our current "group prayer life"? How could we grow? An outward view is also important. What needs might we be able to meet in your sphere of influence to impact the Kingdom? What else did you hope we would discuss?

September 25, 2026Episode 47751 min

Families Built on Grace

FAMILIES BUILT ON GRACE VISION SERIES -- Deuteronomy 6:4-9 September 13, 2026 Sermons by Mark Miller and Kevin Pitts OPENER: What family member of yours are you most like and how? What personality trait(s) did you get from your family of origin? How has that impacted you? "The Lord our God, the Lord is one." How can we protect against idolatry or universalism in our homes? "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." What might this look like in practice? The progression seems to be HEAD knowledge that becomes HEART transformation that leads to HANDS on Christian living. How do we teach this to the next generation? What sort of "formal" teaching have you seen or practiced in your home for biblical training? What are some creative ways to do this? What are some of the obstacles that believers face in Christian education as parents? How can a single person help? What's fun "object lesson" or practical application of Scripture have you been able to use with young people before? What are some ways that singles can be involved in helping families? What bedtime routines or wake-up routines can parents use to apply this text? Verse 8 seems to point to the things we DO and also the things we SEE. What should that look like in the home? What else did you want to discuss?

September 25, 2026Episode 4761 hr 12 min

Galatians Series Wrap Up Testimonies

Wrap-Up Week Application Questions Book of Galatians August 30, 2026 OPENER: What is your favorite thing to unwrap? (Be specific.) Whose testimony this week really spoke to you? And how so? Have you ever shared on a Wrap-Up Sunday? What was the experience like? What was your favorite passage? Why? (You might want to give people time to review. Also, you may want to tell them what the next question is going to be in advance.) What was the most challenging passage for you? How did God challenge you? How will you describe this book in the future? (Imagine a friend asks what the book is about, what it is like, etc.) What would you like the pastors to know about this book study that may help them in the future? (We preaching pastors would love if you passed on any feedback.)

September 25, 2026Episode 4751 hr 9 min

Empty Legalism or a New Creation?

EMPTY LEGALISM OR A NEW CREATION? Galatians 6:11-18 Aug. 23, 2026 Sermons by Mark Miller and Kevin Pitts Opener: Anyone have any famous last words? What are some things Christians are tempted to do just to "make a good showing" like the Judaizers? Are there any that you are tempted to do? The Judaizers were avoiding persecution from the Jewish leaders and their followers. What are you tempted to do/not do to avoid persecution? How can we be ready to endure persecution instead? What does enduring persecution WELL look like? Paul says the Judaizers were trying to get the Galatians to be circumcized so "that they may boast in your flesh. In what ways are Christians guilty of trying to attain "vicarious spiritual points" through others? Have you ever been forced to do or not do something simply because of how it might look? And if so, what was that experience like? How can we avoid doing this to our families? How can we teach the next generation to walk confidently by the Spirit rather than worrying about what others think about them? Paul says the only thing he wants to boast in is the cross of Christ. What might that actually look like? What does it mean to you that "the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"? What does it mean that you are a "new creation" in Christ? How should that impact your life? What forms of legalism have you seen in the church? What about your own personal experiences with legalism? What else did you take away from the sermon? What might you share as a testimony about Galatians?

September 25, 2026Episode 4742 hr 32 min

In a World of Sour Patch Kids, Be a Jolly Rancher - All-Church Picnic Service

Aug 16, 2026 Galatians 6:1-10 Pastor Mark Miller Pastor Mark preaches on Galatians 6:1–10, explaining five Spirit-led practices: gentle restoration, humble burden-bearing, generous sharing, personal holiness, and practical goodness. He emphasizes sowing to the Spirit, the law of Christ as love, and the connection between daily choices and spiritual harvest. The sermon calls believers to care for one another in community, support church leaders, live holy lives, and persist in doing good so that the harvest of the Spirit will come.

September 25, 2026Episode 4731 hr 3 min

Free to Live by the Spirit

Free to Live by the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 Aug. 9, 2026 Sermons by Dave Shoffner and Kevin Pitts Opener: Are you ever tempted to work on vacation? How or why? Paul says it four ways in our passage: Walk by the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, live by the Spirit, and keep in step with the Spirit. Which resonates with you and why? Read verse 17 again; then read Romans 7:14-25. In what ways do you relate to the "ethical duality" in the soul of the believer? What strategies have been effective for you to obey the Spirit rather than the flesh? As you look at the list of "vices" which one(s) did Holy Spirit convict you of? How can we as a CG help you grow in this area? (Potentially add this to prayer requests at the end of your group?) Discuss the differences between salvation and sanctification (the question of "How can I be saved?" vs. "Who should I be BECAUSE I am saved?") How are you encouraged by the fact that verse 21 is talking about inheritance in the Kingdom of God vs. entrance into the family of God? The Fruit of the Spirit should be the result of my salvation. Which fruit do you need to work on? How can we help? (Add to prayer list, as well?) What does verse 24 mean to you? How can this help you in your sanctification? What else did you hope to discuss? What stuck out, surprised you, was new to you, or convicted you?

September 25, 2026Episode 4721 hr 20 min

Lock It In, Live It Out - DuPont Campus

Lock It In, Live It Out Galatians 4:21-5:15 Aug. 2, 2026 Sermons by Mark Miller and Brian Bruya Opener: Describe an experience in which someone tried to "knock you off course" in sports, or another area of life? Read verses 4:21-4:31. In light of these verses, and Galatians as a whole, describe the polarities of the two mutually exclusive Gospels of the Law and Grace (hint: bondage - freedom, flesh - spirit, etc.) One of the Gospels is rooted in mankind's effort and one in God's gift; what are the barriers to rejecting one and accepting the other? How is it a challenge for you to accept that your performance plays no part in your salvation? What adaptations have you heard (podcast, conversation with a neighbor, knock on the door from a missionary from another religion) that aren't true to the beautiful simplicity of God's Grace Based, Christ Centered Gospel? If these things have raised questions or doubts, what are you doing to resolve them? Let's get pointed and real... If you've never placed your faith in Jesus, what is standing in your way? If you have placed your faith in Jesus, what issue or concern hinders you from standing firm in your faith? You've heard of your freedom from bondage, through Christ, where do you feel trapped or stuck as you try and embrace this truth? Read the closing verses of Chapter 5:13-15. Paul calls us to serve and love one another, and yes, it can be costly. Where are you challenged to improve in this area? If you committed to Live It Out this week, what would you do? Who would you reach out to? What else did the Spirit prompt in you as you listed and reflected on our sermon last Sunday?

August 1, 2026Episode 47041 min

A Pastor's Heart - DuPont Campus

A Pastor's Heart Pastor Mark Miller Galatians 4:8-20 July 26, 2026 ICEBREAKER: Are you a “wear your heart on your sleeve" kind of person? If so, how has that played out for you in the past? What was Paul encouraging the Galatian Churches to avoid? How were they tempted to revert back to their former life? What have you been tempted to “add” to salvation in the past? Have there been works that have crept into your understanding of faith/salvation? What can we do to be prepared for any sort of infiltration of works/legalism into our Gospel? How can we help people who have allowed for legalism to creep back to their lives or their understanding of salvation by faith alone through Jesus Christ alone or have been deceived by smooth talkers? How was Paul’s heart for the Galatians expressed in this passage? Did it motivate you in any particular way?

July 27, 2026Episode 46952 min

Praise God for the Promise! - DuPont Campus

Galatians 3:15-22 July 12, 2026 Sermons by Mark Miller Opener: What are some promises that we rely on from others? What are some implications of the fact that God made the promise to both Abraham and Christ to save mankind and bless us? Why is it important that the law does not contradict nor nullify the promise God made to Abraham? Do passages like this cause you to desire to study the Old Testament more or less? Why? Verse 18 declares that we have an inheritance because of the promise. What do you think that means? How can we start to live each day with a more eternal perspective? What further thoughts did you have as we examined the deficiencies of the law in comparison with the promise of the Gospel? (The law can diagnose, but not cure. The law was temporary. The law was mediated by mortals.) What further thoughts did you have as we discussed the benefits of the law? (Praise God it can only diagnose. Praise God it was temporary. Praise God for our Mediator, Jesus Christ.) What further thoughts do you have on vers 22? How is sin a prison? What do you do to conquer sin in your life? Why is a works-based salvation dangerous? Why is it hopeless? What examples have you seen of this being taught by other religions? What would you say to someone who seems to be depending on "being a good person" to save them?