Grace Community Church, Arlington, Va

One of Jesus' disciples is known more for his failures and shortcomings than anything he did right. He was impulsive and acted foolishly. Jesus reprimanded him numerous times for things he said and did. Oh, and he happened to be the one Jesus asked to be the leader of the 12 disciples. Join us and see what we can learn from this unlikely hero.

Mary Magdalene is one of the most controversial people in the New Testament. Her legacy is tainted by stories of scandal and immorality. How could she possibly be a hero and what can we learn from her faith journey?

Reluctant, skeptical, mistake-prone and afraid. These words hardly describe a hero. Or do they? Meet the unlikely heroes of the Bible and learn how God used them to do amazing things.

What do you do when you're in the midst of a storm and God seems a million miles away? When everything you do leads to a dead end and God is nowhere to be found? Join us and explore how to find God during the toughest times of our lives.

Not up for the task? Whatever the challenge, you're in good company. Esther didn't feel prepared either, yet her actions saved many lives. Good thing for Esther, God works through human weakness. He can work through you, too. Find out how to find God in tough times.

The book of Esther spins a tale of drama and intrigue, but the author doesn't ever mention God. Life can be like that--heavy on the drama but hard to see God in the action. Esther's story shows us that God is always there, in the heart of it all. Let's take a few pointers from Esther on How to Find God in Tough Times.

We've been studying who Jesus is and the power of His revolutionary cause. This week, we celebrate the ways we've come together to make an impact for good. It's what Jesus is all about and what we want to be all about at Grace.

Whether you're keeping your smartphone charged, or sticking to your diet plan, tapping into the right source of energy can make all the difference in the world. How can you plug into the right power for life and get energized to be the kind of change Jesus talks about? It's time to amp up your life in ways you never imagined.

We've been talking about how Jesus came to lead a radical rebellion against selfishness. We know how Jesus loved people 2000 years ago, but what does it look like for us to love our neighbors today? Join us for a fresh take on a familiar parable of Jesus to find out how we can love and serve our neighbors well.

Forrest Gump's mama said "Stupid is as stupid does." Can the same be said of love? When does love go beyond an emotion and become an action? Be a part of the action plan and see how it can make a difference in your community!

If you've ever been in the stands for a big game, you know the power of a team's fight song. It can bring fans together under one banner, inspiring the kind of passion that beats impossible odds. Is there a fight song that can bring us together to make the world a better place?

If you could focus on just one thing to change the world for good, what would it be? Could the answer be in the mission of Jesus? Join us for a different take on Easter with The Easter Rebel.

Misfit? Rebel? Trouble-Maker? Jesus was described as all three. Take a look at one moment during Holy Week that clarifies for us exactly how Jesus wanted to be known, and a message on how that might change our lives.

We can trust in God when we understand his character. God's character is revealed to us through his names. Join us as we look at another name for God and celebrate his trustworthiness.

Do you need reassurance that you are not alone? Join us for The Lord Is There and learn how you can trust God to be with you wherever you go.

Discover how you can trust God.

Life can leave you battle-weary. When those times come, it's tempting to go for the quick fix. But what if outward appearances are deceptive? This week, we look beyond appearance, to find out how God's character invites us to run to Him. Join us to learn another way to call on God.

Do you remember that famous line from the movie Braveheart? "Freedom! Freedom is a wonderful thing." Join us for the Joys of Freedom.

Got trust issues? When it comes to building a relationship, it helps to know what to call someone. What if you started calling on God with a different name? Join us for Trust Issues as we learn new names for God each week, exploring how each reveals an aspect of his identity and how he wants to relate to us.

Ever notice that some names are reserved for only your deepest relationships? It's almost as if some names define how close you are. Could it be the same with God? In the series Trust Issues, we look at a new name for God each week, exploring how each reveals an aspect of his identity and how he wants to relate to you.