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Amid storms of suffering, tragedy and struggle, does Christian faith offer any substantial hope or comfort?

Our appetites, ambitions and tendencies toward short-sightedness have the potential to undo us. Pastor Mike kicks off a new series on the psalms by looking at the ways in which Jesus saves us from ourselves.

In the final sermon in our series on 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Glenn follows a look at Christianity's ultimate promise by examining our ultimate response to that promise.

The Christian faith's final claim isn't just that Jesus gives us new resources for living a different life now, but that God can deliver on his promise of a different and better future for us and our world than we can build ourselves.

Work is an integral part of the Bible's vision for what it means to be human, but that vision actually sketches a relationship between the believer and work that is unlike anything else our city posits.

In an era when most conversations about sexual ethics begin and end with discussion of consent, is a broader and more pro-active understanding of sexual health possible?

The way you conduct your life sends a message to the people around you about where you look for value and validation.

What does it mean to believe that the Bible is "the Word of God?" What do we mean when we use that phrase and why are we able to use it with confidence? And if we're right when we use it, how does that change the way you understand the Bible?

Rev. Tom Holliday shares a message about discipleship and partnering with God in our spiritual growth. If you're interested in hearing more from Rev. Holliday, join us for our Discipleship Catalyst Open House on May 2. Visit us at gracedc.net/downtown for more information.

Guest preacher Rev. James Forsyth shared a stirring sermon this week, but our recording of it malfunctioned. Thankfully, he had recently delivered the same message at McLean Presbyterian Church, and we are delighted to bring you a recording of that delivery.

In part one of this two-part class, Pastor Glenn explains why place is important to living the Christian life well and outlines a few aspects of our city's history and culture that have shaped the life of our community. Join us for part two this Sunday. More information at gracedc.net/downtown.

Jesus calls his followers to help others connect to the joy that's offered by the God of the universe, but doing so requires living an open life.

What does it mean to live your life in light of Jesus' promised return? And how does the Bible lay out a vision for a life that is deeply interconnected with the lives of others?

Easter is the central holiday of the Christian faith, and possibly the celebration of the most important event in history. Pastor Glenn Hoburg talks us through some of the implications of the Easter holiday.

As we approach the celebration of the end of Jesus' life and the beginning of the Christian church, Rev. Mike Park helps us take a look at Jesus' warnings about the end of the old order and the beginning of a new era.

Guest preacher Dr. Dan Doriani continues our series looking at the gospel of Mark.

Pastor Glenn Hoburg continues our ongoing series exploring what it means to follow in Jesus' steps.

Pastor Glenn Hoburg on Jesus' advice to a man—and a culture—suffering from materialism.

Jesus' disciples were defeated, confused and publicly embarrassed. And his response to them was that they were still too proud.

Pastor Glenn's second sermon in a series looking at what we can learn about following Jesus from the gospel of Mark.