TGP West

TGP Distinctives: Methods

TGP Distinctives: Motivation

TGP Distinctives, Motivation

TGP Distinctives: Mission

Finding Rest in the Arms of Grace

This message explores the deeper context of Matthew 11:28-30, emphasizing that true rest comes not from the absence of work but from Christ's presence and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. it warns against trying to earn salvation through works, stressing that obedience to the law alone cannot bring redemption-only faith in Jesus can. The message calls believers to shift their focus from worldly pursuits to actively seeking God, trusting in His grace, and finding true rest in him. 

Sowing Seeds of Faith: The Heart of Child Dedication

This message emphasizes the significance of child dedication as a commitment to sow seeds of faith, reflecting both parental and communal responsibility to guide children toward a relationship with God. It explores the biblical foundation of covenants, obedience to God's law, and the transformative power of living an authentic faith, as seen in Deuteronomy and the teachings of Jesus. The message encourages parents, family members, and the faith community to model love, obedience, and transparency in their walk with God, inspiring the next generation to embrace faith and experience God's grace and blessings. 

Amazing Grace: God's Unfathomable Gift

God's grace is not just a concept to understand but an experience to live. Drawing on biblical accounts, it highlights how God's grace is active, personal, and transformative, offering forgiveness, love, and adoption into His family despite our shortcomings. The call to actions is to seek a deeper, experiential relationship with God, anchored in His unchanging grace and truth. 

Jesus is God's Gift to the World

This message highlights that Jesus is God's gift to the world, sent to redeem humanity from sin. Through the story of His humble presentation in the temple (Luke 2:22-40), we see that Simeon and Anna, both faithful servants, recognize Jesus as the Messiah and respond with praise. The message encourages us to reflect on the significance of Jesus' birth and salvation, be faithful in seeking God, and respond with gratitude and praise for the incredible gift of Jesus. 

Jesus is Why We Celebrate

The sermon emphasizes that Jesus is the reason for our celebration, focusing on the fulfillment of God's promises, as shown in the birth of Christ. It draws parallels between David's reflections in Psalm 89 and the hope found in Luke 2, urging us to pause, reflect, and praise God, even in difficult circumstances. Through Jesus, we find restoration, Hope, and Joy which are not based on our circumstances but on God's unchanging love and faithfulness. 

God Gives Us What's Best

We Can Trust God's Timing

The message reflects on Zechariah and Elizabeth's story in Luke 1:5-25; showing how God answers prayers in His perfect timing, blessing them with John the Baptist as part of His greater plan. It reminds us that God hears prayers, fulfills promises, and brings joy, urging us to trust His timing, live holy lives, and prepare others for Jesus' return. Christmas is a testament to God's love and faithfulness.