The closing message of our Between the Advents series.
What does it mean to live between the two Advents of Christ? In week two of our Advent series Between the Advents, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful and deeply honest message titled "The Not Yet Kingdom." This sermon explores the tension of life between Christ’s first coming in humility and His promised return in glory.
Pastor Chris leads us through Romans 8:18–25, revealing how even in the midst of suffering, grief, and unanswered prayers, we are not without hope. We live in the "already but not yet" reality of God's kingdom—where Jesus has inaugurated something new, but the full restoration is still to come.
This message doesn't shy away from the difficult questions many of us carry during the Advent season:
If Christ has already come, why does the world still feel so broken?
Pastor Chris reminds us that this ache, this groaning we feel, is not a failure of faith, but evidence that we were made for more—a longing for the completed kingdom to come.
We are invited to wait honestly, expectantly, and faithfully—grieving honestly, hoping stubbornly, and living differently in light of the promise that Jesus will return. Advent is not merely a season of memory but one of formation. We are shaped by hope, rooted in the past, and propelled toward a glorious future.
If you're navigating a season of pain, loss, or longing, this message is for you. It's a call to bring your full, unfiltered heart to God and to anchor your hope in the promise of restoration, renewal, and resurrection through Jesus.
Join us as we continue to live between the manger and the return of the King—carrying a light into darkness that will not be extinguished.
Scripture Focus:
Romans 8:18–25
Revelation 21
Series: Between the Advents
Message Title: The Not Yet Kingdom
Speaker: Pastor Chris Zauner
Location: Grace City Church
n The Kingdom Already, the opening message of our Advent series Between the Advents, Pastor Chris Zauner invites us to see Christmas not as a sentimental tradition or a distant memory, but as the moment when the light of God broke into human history. The Kingdom of God is not merely something we wait for—it has already begun.
Drawing from Luke 4 and Colossians 1, this sermon explores how Jesus' proclamation in the synagogue—“Today this Scripture is fulfilled”—was not just a declaration of his mission, but an announcement that the Kingdom has arrived in him. From that moment, the world began turning toward healing and restoration. Though we still live in a world marked by brokenness, we do so with the sure hope that the decisive victory has already been won.
Between the first Advent—Christ's humble birth in the manger—and the second Advent—his glorious return as reigning King—we are called to live as people of the Kingdom. Pastor Chris helps us consider three movements in the biblical narrative that shape how we live now: the Kingdom has come, the King has been revealed, and the Kingdom shapes our lives.
What does it mean to live in the “already” of God’s Kingdom? It means allowing Jesus to reign in every part of our lives. It means letting his light reorder our reality—our identity, our mission, our perspective. This message is a call to alignment: not merely to remember the birth of Christ, but to be transformed by his ongoing reign.
Christmas is not only the beginning—it is the turning point of the world. The light has come. The King has taken his throne. The victory is secured. Now we live in the tension of gratitude for what Christ has done and hope for what he will do.
Join us in this powerful sermon and be encouraged to live faithfully, fully surrendered to the King, until he comes again.
Series: Between the Advents
Sermon Title: The Kingdom Already
Speaker: Pastor Chris Zauner
Scripture: Luke 4:16–21, Colossians 1:13–20
What does it mean to live as scattered worshipers in the everyday spaces of life? In Week 9 of our sermon series, Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship, Pastor Casey Olsen challenges us to rethink worship beyond the Sunday gathering. “Worship Scattered” unpacks the truth that we are not only called to gather but to be sent — living missionally in our neighborhoods, workplaces, campuses, and communities.
Drawing from John 20:19–23, Pastor Casey explores how Jesus was the first “sent one,” and now commissions us to live the same way — empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry the message of forgiveness and salvation to a watching world. This message is a heartfelt call to live with intentionality and boldness, not out of guilt, but in response to the grace we've received.
Whether you're actively living missionally, just beginning to wrestle with your calling, or you're skeptical of the whole idea, this message is for you. Worship doesn’t end on Sundays — it continues in the scattered spaces of our lives.
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Scripture Reference:
John 20:19–23
Romans 10:14
Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, Acts 1
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Welcome to week eight of our powerful sermon series, Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship. In this week’s message titled “Worship Gathered,” Pastor Casey Olsen unpacks the rich truth of Hebrews 10:24–25, urging the Church not to neglect meeting together but to embrace the transformative power of gathered worship.
In a culture that normalizes isolation, overcommitment, and DIY spirituality, this sermon reminds us of the biblical rhythm of community that God designed for our flourishing. Pastor Casey speaks directly to the spiritual drift many believers experience when life pulls us away from the people of God, and outlines what we lose when gathering becomes optional—and more importantly, what we gain when we stay rooted in Christian community.
Whether you’re a church leader, parent, student, or someone wrestling with your weekly rhythms, this message is for you. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and invited to take hold of the blessing of presence in both Sunday worship and life-on-life discipleship.
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In this powerful sermon titled "Worship Through Work," Chris Rogers explores how our daily labor—whether in the field, office, classroom, or home—is not just routine, but a sacred opportunity to honor God. Part of the ongoing series Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship at Grace City Church, this message challenges us to reframe our view of work from a burden to a calling.
Chris walks through Scripture—such as Genesis 2:15 and Colossians 3:23-24—to remind us that God designed work before the fall, and that our jobs are not just for provision, but for purpose. He explains how we can worship God through integrity, diligence, and excellence in our work, and how our workplace can become a mission field where our faith is lived out loud.
With real-life stories from his life as a farmer and a father, Chris illustrates how everyday moments can be acts of worship when surrendered to the Lord. Whether you're a student, parent, entrepreneur, or employee, this sermon will inspire you to bring God into the heart of your work and see it as a holy assignment.
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Series: Present Yourselves: Transformed by a Life of Worship
Speaker: Chris Rogers
Church: Grace City Church
Message Title: Worship Through Work
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In Week 6 of our series Present Yourselves: Transformed for a Life of Worship, Pastor Chris Zauner brings a timely and challenging message titled "Worship Through Rest." In a culture where exhaustion is worn like a badge of honor, Pastor Chris invites us to reimagine rest—not as a break from productivity, but as an act of worship and surrender to God.
This sermon explores the deep spiritual significance of rest through the lens of Scripture—from God’s rest in creation, to the Sabbath commandment in the Mosaic covenant, to the redefinition of rest in the person of Jesus. Pastor Chris unpacks how rest isn’t just about stopping work; it’s about stopping striving. True rest begins with trust—trust that God is sovereign, that His work is complete, and that we are not defined by what we produce.
Drawing from Matthew 11:28–30, Genesis 2, Exodus 20, and Colossians 2, this message helps us see rest not as a legalistic obligation but as a relational gift. Rest is no longer about law—it’s about living in the freedom, identity, and rhythm Jesus offers. Pastor Chris challenges us to build intentional rhythms of rest in weekly, monthly, and seasonal ways—not to escape our lives, but to fully engage in the presence of God.
If you’ve ever felt tired in soul, burdened by expectations, or unsure how rest fits into your life as a follower of Jesus, this sermon offers clarity, encouragement, and practical vision for what it means to worship through rest. Learn how to let go of striving, embrace your limits, and realign your life with the One who never grows weary.
Series: Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship
Message Title: Worship Through Rest
Speaker: Pastor Chris Zauner
Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30, Genesis 2:2–3, Exodus 20:8–11, Deuteronomy 5:15, Colossians 2:16–17, Hebrews 4:9–10, Mark 2:23–28
In Week 5 of our “Present Yourselves” series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful, Spirit-led message titled “Worship Through Generosity.” Rooted in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, this sermon explores how biblical generosity is not merely about giving money—it's a deeply spiritual act of worship, formed in the heart and expressed through faith, trust, and surrender.
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Welcome to Week 4 of our transformative series Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship! In today’s powerful sermon, "Worship in Relationships," Pastor Chris dives deep into the truth that worship isn't limited to Sunday songs or quiet time alone—it's lived out through our relationships, community, and connection with others.
What if worship wasn't just vertical but also horizontal?
In Acts 2:42–47, we see the early church not just attending services, but building life together. Pastor Chris invites us to rediscover worship as something we live out in community, on mission, and in mutual relationship with one another. This message challenges us to resist isolation and embrace God’s design for us: a life of worshiping together—in homes, in conversations, in accountability, and in love.
What does worship look like when life falls apart?
In week 3 of our Present Yourselves series, Pastor Casey Olsen brings a deeply personal and powerful word from Psalm 23 that reminds us: true worship doesn’t wait for the storm to pass — it clings to God in the middle of it.
This message, Worship Through It, is for anyone walking through the valley — depression, grief, uncertainty, or silence from God — and wondering, "Where are you, Lord?" Pastor Casey shares his own story of encountering God in dark seasons and invites us to do the same: to stop striving, start receiving, and find rest in the Shepherd who never leaves.
📖 Scripture Focus: Psalm 23🗣️ Series: Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Casey Olsen📍 Grace City Eugene
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Whether you’re in a season of deep pain, numbness, or just holding on, this sermon will help you remember: You are not alone. God is with you. And He’s not finished yet.
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Welcome to Week 2 of our powerful sermon series: "Present Yourselves – Transformed for a Life of Worship." In this message titled “Worship Together,” Pastor Chris Zauner takes us deeper into what it means to live a life of worship — not alone, but as one body in Christ.
In this message, we explore:
- Why worship is more than a song — it's how we belong
- The transformational truth of 1 Corinthians 12: we are one body with many indispensable parts
- How committing to, connecting within, and loving the Church is central to our worship
- Why isolation contradicts the Gospel — and why we’re better together
- How the Holy Spirit places us into a spiritual family for mission, growth, and healing
Whether you feel disconnected, overlooked, or uncertain of your place, this message will remind you that you are seen, designed, and called by God for community. You don’t have to do life alone — because worship was always meant to be together.
Key Scriptures:
Romans 12:1 – Present your bodies as a living sacrifice...
1 Corinthians 12:12–27 – You are the body of Christ and individually members of it
Ephesians 4 & 5 – Bear with one another in love... Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
Take the next step in your faith:
✅ Commit to the Church
✅ Connect in Community
✅ Love the Body of Christ
If you’ve been around the Church but never surrendered to Jesus — this message is your invitation to step into a life of belonging, purpose, and spiritual family.
What if worship was never meant to stay in a song? What if it was meant to shape your whole life?
Welcome to the first message in our new sermon series, "Present Yourselves" — a journey into living a life transformed by worship. In this powerful message titled "Worship Fully", Pastor Chris Zauner challenges us to move beyond the idea of worship as just music or moments, and instead embrace it as a posture of surrender — a whole-life response to the mercies of God.
📖 Main Scripture: Romans 12:1–2
"Present your bodies as a living sacrifice... be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
In this message, you'll discover:
✅ Why the gospel is the foundation for true worship
✅ What it means to be a living sacrifice
✅ How worship is about presentation, not perfection
✅ How transformation happens through beholding Jesus
✅ The danger of being conformed to the world — and how to resist it
✅ Why everyone worships something — but only Jesus gave His life for you
Whether you're in a season of struggle, on the mountaintop, or somewhere in between — God is forming you. And worship isn't reserved for Sundays or songs — it's what happens when no one else sees. It's faithfulness in the quiet. It's devotion in the chaos. It's offering your life, moment by moment, to the only One worthy.
🙌 Worship Fully. Live Fully. Be Transformed.
Welcome to the final message in our Essentials series! In this powerful conclusion, Pastor Casey unpacks the fourth and final core value of Grace City Church: Discipleship. More than just a religious buzzword, discipleship is a lifelong journey of following Jesus, being formed by Him, and helping others do the same.
In this message, you’ll discover:
- What it really means to follow Jesus and surrender everything to Him
- Why discipleship isn’t just for the “spiritually mature,” but an invitation to all believers — starting now
- How discipleship connects and completes the other core values: lordship, family, and evangelism
- The three biblical movements of discipleship: Follow. Fish. Fellowship.
- How God shapes us together in community, and sends us out on mission for His glory
Rooted in Matthew 4:18–22, Pastor Casey paints a clear and compelling picture of discipleship as the thread that ties the Christian life together — an ongoing call to surrender daily, live on mission, and walk in family.
Whether you’re a new believer, a long-time Christian, or somewhere in between, this message will bring clarity, conviction, and confidence in your walk with Jesus.
Let’s be a people who immediately drop our nets and respond to His call — not later, but now. Let’s follow Jesus fully. Let’s be a church marked by discipleship.
In this third week of our Essentials series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful and practical sermon on Evangelism — the proclamation of the greatest news the world has ever known.
Too often we complicate evangelism or shrink back from it altogether, fearing awkwardness, rejection, or inadequacy. But the gospel is not good advice to be debated — it is good news to be declared. Through Scripture, story, and heartfelt exhortation, Pastor Chris reminds us that evangelism isn’t reserved for the elite or the extroverted — it’s essential for every believer.
Drawing from Romans 10:5–15, this message unpacks the heart of the gospel and why it must not only transform us but also move through us. Pastor Chris breaks down what the gospel is — that God became man in Jesus Christ, lived the perfect life we could not live, died the death we deserved, and rose again, offering salvation to all who repent and believe. It’s not just information to be stored, but transformation to be shared.
Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or you're exploring faith for the first time, this sermon will challenge, equip, and inspire you to see evangelism not as a burden — but as a gift. Learn how to move from intention to precision, from apathy to urgency, and from silence to boldness in proclaiming the good news.
The harvest is plentiful. The time is now. The gospel must go forth. Will you be one who proclaims?
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Welcome to Week 2 of our Essentials sermon series at Grace City Eugene. In this message titled “Family,” Pastor Chris Zauner explores what it truly means to live as the family of God, united not by preference or convenience, but by the sacrificial love of Jesus.
Looking at John 13, we step into a pivotal moment where Jesus, just hours before the cross, washes His disciples’ feet and gives them a new command:
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34-35
This isn't just a nice idea — it's an essential foundation for following Jesus and building healthy, Christ-centered community. Pastor Chris challenges us to reframe our understanding of love and family through the lens of Christ, calling us to live in such a way that the world sees Jesus through our relationships.
In this sermon, we unpack four essential characteristics of Jesus-centered love:
Sacrificial Love – Love that gives, even when it costs.
Unconditional (Covenantal) Love – Love that stays, even when people fall short.
Servant-Hearted Love – Love that humbles itself and serves others.
Truthful & Transforming Love – Love that speaks truth in grace to lead others into freedom.
This message is a call to move beyond observation into participation, to build relationships that are anchored in the gospel and lived out in community.
"Jesus is either Lord of all, or He’s not Lord at all."
In Week 1 of our brand new series Essentials, Pastor Chris Zauner opens with a powerful foundational message on the lordship of Jesus Christ. At the heart of every story, every identity, and every disciple is this non-negotiable truth: Jesus is Lord.
📌 What does it mean to truly surrender every area of life to Christ—not just as Savior, but as King and Master?
📌 How do we move from belief to obedience, from silent faith to bold confession?
📌 What areas of our lives are still off-limits to His leadership?
This sermon is a call to deeper surrender, to renewed freedom, and to a church culture shaped not by preferences, but by purpose. Without Lordship, discipleship becomes life coaching, evangelism becomes optional, and family becomes preference. But with Jesus at the center, everything changes.
Welcome to the final week of our 12-week sermon series, "Summer on the Mount: Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom," from Grace City Church. In this powerful and reflective message, Pastor Casey Olsen takes us through Matthew 7:24–29, where Jesus closes His Sermon on the Mount with a defining challenge: Will you build your life on the rock, or on the sand?
This is more than just the end of a series—it's a spiritual decision point. Jesus invites us not just to admire His words, but to align our lives with them.
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In this closing message, Pastor Casey reminds us that hearing the words of Jesus isn’t enough—it’s about doing them. Our lives are shaped not just by what we believe on Sunday, but by what we build on Monday.
Through honest testimony, biblical insight, and practical wisdom, this sermon explores what it means to build a storm-proof life on the unshakable foundation of Christ.
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In this sermon, you'll learn:
- Why amazement at Jesus’ teachings is not the goal—obedience is
- How storms in life reveal the cracks in our spiritual foundations
- What it means to anchor your life in Christ, not comfort or control
- How habits like prayer, Scripture, community, and obedience build spiritual strength
- That it’s never too late to rebuild, even if the storms have already exposed your weakness
- How a life built on Jesus becomes a source of strength and peace for others
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Key Passage:
Matthew 7:24-29
Summer may be over, but the work God started in you doesn’t end with the season.
This week in our Summer at Grace Devotional, Pastor Casey shares how to carry the fruit of summer—renewal, growth, fresh rhythms—into the busyness of fall.
Take a moment to pause and ask:
What did God begin in me this summer that He’s inviting me to keep tending this fall?
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In Week 11 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Chris delivers a powerful and convicting message titled “Versions”, diving deep into Matthew 7:13-23. Through the lens of "choose-your-own-adventure" faith, Pastor Chris challenges us to examine whether we’ve customized our Christianity to fit our preferences—or surrendered to the real Jesus.
This week, we explore:
- The two paths: the wide road of convenience vs. the narrow road of obedience
- The two voices: the flattering echo chambers of false prophets vs. the transforming truth of Jesus
- The two claims: saying "Lord, Lord" vs. truly being known by Him
Key Questions:
- Are you walking the path of convenience or the path of obedience?
- Who are you listening to—voices that flatter or voices that bear fruit?
- Does Jesus truly know you, or do you just know about Him?
In a world of curated faith and customized spirituality, Pastor Chris reminds us: Jesus is not a menu option. He is the only way. There aren't multiple versions of truth—there is one way that leads to life, and His name is Jesus.
Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you're just exploring faith, this message will challenge you to lay down counterfeit versions of Christ and step into authentic discipleship—total surrender to the real Jesus of Scripture.
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Scripture Reference:
Matthew 7:13–23 (ESV)
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In this bonus episode of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Casey takes a closer look at Matthew 7:12—better known as the “Golden Rule.” Often treated as a simple moral guideline, this verse is actually the heartbeat of the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the entire vision of life in God’s kingdom. Discover how this single sentence wraps up Jesus’ teachings on humility, mercy, and dependence on the Father, while also setting the stage for the sobering invitations and warnings that follow.
Whether you’ve been tracking with the series or just want to see this well-known verse in a fresh light, this conversation will help you understand the radical, Spirit-empowered love Jesus is calling us to live out in our everyday relationships.