Grace Community Church, Arlington, Va

“If you died tonight would you go to heaven?" That was a question I heard a lot in church, but that isn't the question the Bible is asking. The question the Bible is asking is, "If you died tonight would your life have made a difference?"

Seattle, an American Indian who lived in the 1800s once said this: "Humankind did not weave the web of life. We are but one strand within it. Whatever we do to the web we do to ourselves.", and the writer of Psalm 104 would agree. This message is an important reminder of how we begin to repair 'the web' that has been damaged so severely.

Biblical lament has always been an important spiritual practice in our relationship with God, but we need it now more than ever. In this message, we mourn the racism and injustice in our land and cry out to God for help.

Have you heard that familiar phrase, "You can hang your hat on it?" It suggests something that is certain. In this message, we kick off our Summer Playlist series with a Psalm to hang your hat on.

You can have the best plans and still not succeed. Why? Because it is our environment that determines our success. Join us for help building a winning culture.

At some point in your life you are going to want to change somebody, what is the best way to go about doing that? Join us for How to Motivate Change.

The Bible talks about me putting on my New Self. What exactly is that and how do I begin this important process? For the next three Sundays, we will focus on the practical steps needed to put on my New Self.

What captures your attention controls your life. In times of chaos, a lot of things are vying for your attention and finding the right focus becomes a challenge. Find out how to focus attention on the meaningful things in life. Join us as we talk about how your focus feeds your soul.

The Bible says there is one habit that we will need to adopt if we want to be the best version of ourselves. What is it? Join us for The Habit That Matters Most.

Life transformation experts tell us that it is the small changes that we make that lead to the big changes we want. This week we look at one of Jesus’ habits that has all the potential to bring impressive improvements to our lives.

An Easter like no other. Has COVID-19 sabotaged your New Year's resolutions--not to mention your day-to-day life? You're not alone. Here at Grace, we aim to use these unprecedented times as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for unprecedented changes. What slight adjustments would spark impressive improvements for your life?

Join us for a special Good Friday service at Grace.

Jesus had a lot to say about money. Be generous with it. Don't worry about it. Make the most of it. But two things he said may surprise you. In this message: Donʼt Be Rich

Jesus had a lot to say about money. Be generous with it. Don't worry about it. Make the most of it. But two things he said may surprise you. In this message: Buy Your Friends.

It is a widely understood fact that rest is not optional, it is essential. God defines rest as our destiny. Why then do so many of us struggle to comply with our destiny, even prior to COVID-19? How can we experience that deep, inner rest that our body, mind, and soul long for?

If you don't have a key, your car won't start. What happens when you don't have THE KEY to understanding God? This is our focus in this message, and it has all the potential to totally transform your life.

We all want to experience the power and love of God, but do we play a role in making it happen? Join us for one of our favorite miracles of Jesus and what it tells us about God (and us).

Ever been so focused on something that you didn't realize you were hungry? We've all experienced the thrill of being part of something greater than us. Join us as we explore what Jesus means when he talks about A Different Kind of Food.

Did you realize that Jesus proposed marriage to someone in the Gospel of John? Do you find that shocking? I do! In this message, we are going to unpack his proposal.

Weddings are powerful to watch but have you ever seen a couple get married and then act single? It doesn't work. A true love story is a change story. What changes and how you change are critical to having a successful love story. Discover the picture of Jesus that changes everything.