This sermon explores the “good news” Paul received about the Thessalonian church, a report of enduring faith that produced love, brought comfort in hardship, and fueled further ministry. Their example reminds us that genuine faith bears fruit, strengthens the church, and inspires us to keep serving Christ with perseverance and sacrificial love. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Paul reveals the heart of a self-sacrificing servant, a leader who cares deeply, strengthens faith, encourages perseverance, teaches hard truths, and protects believers from spiritual harm. This passage challenges us to embrace that same Christlike posture: loving one another enough to encourage, warn, and walk together faithfully for the sake of the gospel. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Ministry and the Christian life bring both deep joy and real sorrow. In 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20, Paul shows how we can walk in genuine love, persevere in the face of spiritual opposition, and live with an eternal perspective. Whether celebrating God’s work or grieving life’s pain, we can cling to Christ, invest in people, and find joy that lasts forever. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16, Paul contrasts two responses to God’s Word: those who receive it with faith and are transformed, and those who reject it and face judgment. God’s Word gives life, grows faith, and sustains believers through suffering. Will we receive his Word and be changed, or resist it and the grace he freely offers? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Paul paints a picture of faithful ministry through the heart of a loving father, one who labors selflessly, lives with integrity, and leads others spiritually. Paul’s example reminds us that faithful ministry isn’t about charisma or comfort, but about Christlike character, and that true gospel service will cost much, but is worth everything. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Paul, Silas, and Timothy modeled a “gospel gentleness” that mirrored that of Jesus, displaying truth and grace in perfect harmony, sharing not only the gospel but their very souls. True gentleness isn’t weakness or compromise, it’s love expressed through humble strength, genuine affection, and wide-open hearts transformed by Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, Paul reminds believers that the gospel is not a message of flattery or gain but of truth, calling every sinner to repentance and faith. We are to proclaim Christ because the gospel is true, it pleases God, and it glorifies him alone. Our task is to proclaim Christ boldly so that others may find forgiveness, hope, and life in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica shows that true gospel work is never in vain, even when it’s costly. Faithful ministry trusts God’s Word, endures suffering, speaks boldly, and depends fully on his power. When we cling to his truth and rely on his Spirit, we can be assured that our labor in the Lord is never in vain. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Paul rejoices that the church is known for its spiritual growth, bold witness, and eternal hope. Despite persecution, they followed Christ with joy, proclaimed the gospel widely, and lived in anticipation of his return. This sermon challenges us to ask what reputation we are building and whether it reflects Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, Paul reminds believers that our identity is secure in Christ. God loves us, he has chosen us, and his power transforms us, giving us confidence to stand firm in a world that opposes him. Our hope and endurance flow not from ourselves, but from God’s unchanging love and saving grace. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In a broken and hostile world, how can Christians remain faithful? In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, we see that a follower of Jesus is to have a heart of thanksgiving, a life of prayer, faith that produces works, love that sacrifices, and hope that endures. God calls his people to live differently, anchored in Christ’s grace and promises. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In Mark 13:28-37, Jesus warns us to “stay awake” as we await his return. Though we don't know the day or the hour, the signs will be unmistakable, and his coming is certain. Neither apathy nor anxiety will prepare us; only faithful watchfulness does. In response, let us make a conscious effort to remain alert, actively love one another, glorify God through our daily actions, and approach Christ’s return with joyful anticipation. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In Luke 15:11-32, Jesus tells the story of two lost sons: one who rebels through reckless living, and the other who hides behind self-righteousness. Both need the lavish grace of a loving Father who runs to restore the repentant and pleads with the proud. This parable demonstrates God’s heart for sinners and challenges us to reflect his mercy. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In this sermon from Luke 15:1-10, Austin Farley looks at how the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin reveal the heart of our Redeemer, the joy of our Savior, and the hope of our mission. Like our God who goes after the lost sheep and rejoices over the repentant sinner, may we care enough about those around us to share the message of hope and salvation found only in Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In the Parable of the Rich Fool from Luke 12:13-21, Jesus exposes the danger of living for self and trusting in riches. True life isn’t found in possessions but in being “rich toward God.” We must guard our hearts, live with eternity in view, and use our resources to serve God and others rather than storing up treasures for ourselves. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In this sermon on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21–35, we’re reminded that forgiveness isn’t optional, but is central to the Christian life. Because God has forgiven us an unpayable debt through Christ, we are called to extend grace to others without limit. Forgiveness isn’t easy, but it reflects the heart of our merciful Father. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In this sermon from Luke 14:25-33, Austin Farley looks at the requirements, the cost, and the freedom to be found in following Jesus. We are reminded of the meaninglessness of pursuits outside of Christ, his church, and his mission, and encouraged to use our lives and all that he has given us in service to him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells the Parable of the Tenants, a powerful story about God's relentless grace, Israel's rejection of his messengers, and the coming judgment. With Old Testament echoes and deep symbolism, Jesus exposes the religious leaders’ hard hearts and points to himself as the rejected Son and the true Cornerstone, and is both a warning and an invitation to respond to the gospel. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
In Luke 12, Jesus calls us out of worry and anxiety by reminding us who God is: our loving, providing, sovereign Father. Anxiety results from forgetting God’s character and looking inward instead of upward. Jesus shows us that worry is unreasonable, exhausting, and sinful, but peace comes when we trust in the provision and care of our loving Father. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Do you ever feel like your prayers go unheard? In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a parable to encourage us to “always pray and not lose heart.” God is not like the unjust judge, but is a loving Father who hears his children. We can have confidence that when we pray, God is listening, he cares, and his timing is perfect. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.