Grace Point Church

Most of us picture the Christian life as a long to-do list — more to carry, more to manage, more to keep up with. But what if Jesus never intended it to look that way? In Luke 6, Jesus challenges the religious leaders' exhausting, rule-heavy approach to the Sabbath and reclaims rest as something God designed for our good — not another burden to bear. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through two Sabbath encounters in Luke 6 where Jesus pushes back against performance-driven religion and offers something better: a life rooted in trust. Sabbath isn't just about stopping — it's a declaration that God governs the world better than we do, and an invitation to rest, delight, and worship in that truth. Here's a couple key takeaways - Sabbath is a gift, not a rule — when we skip rest, we miss one of God's greatest blessings in our lives. - Resting is an act of trust — it's our way of saying God is on the throne, even when our to-do list isn't finished. - Sabbath means more than doing nothing — build rhythms of rest, delight, and worship that you and your family can actually look forward to. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

We live in a world of relentless noise — social media, deadlines, podcasts, expectations — and most of us never stop to ask why we still feel so empty. In this sermon from the "Living Like Jesus" series, Pastor Joel Hastings tackles the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude, and why Jesus practiced it more than almost anything else. Drawing from Luke 5:15–16, Pastor Joel explores what it means to strategically withdraw — not to escape life, but to be filled up by God so you can pour out to others. Silence isn't about clearing your mind. It's about clearing away every other voice so you can finally hear His. Here's a couple key takeaways - Silence isn't passive — it's a strategic withdrawal that gives you the strength to re-engage with life and ministry. - If every moment is full, don't be surprised when your soul feels empty — solitude is what makes space for God's voice. - You don't need to wait for a perfect quiet moment; start small, make it a habit, and turn your worries into prayers. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

We all want to be like someone else—but what if the One we were made to become like is Jesus himself? Kicking off our new summer series, Living Like Jesus, Pastor Jared Stevens looks at the spiritual disciplines Jesus practiced throughout the book of Luke, starting with one many of us tend to avoid: fasting. Walking through Luke 4:1–4, Jared unpacks Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness and shows how fasting isn't about deprivation—it's about uncovering a deeper hunger that only Jesus can satisfy. From Old and New Testament examples of fasting to a personal story of how it led to a life-changing decision, this message lands on a simple but powerful truth: fasting moves us toward complete dependence on God and deeper intimacy with Jesus. Here's a couple key takeaways - Make space this week to practice fasting—even for a meal or part of a day—and pay attention to what it reveals about where you're really seeking satisfaction. - When you're tempted or struggling, fight back with Scripture, just like Jesus did in the wilderness. - Spend time asking God if there's something He's inviting you to repent of or surrender to Him. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What if every hard season you've walked through was actually preparing you for the next one? In Deuteronomy 11, Pastor Joel Hastings brings the final message of Grace Point's Deuteronomy series — and the question Moses puts before Israel is the same one we face today: will you trust God's way, or take your own? Drawing from Israel's journey out of Egypt and into the Promised Land, Pastor Joel unpacks why God led his people into a land dependent on rain — not rivers — and what that has to do with your life right now. From the discipline of the wilderness to the picture of Joshua (whose name is the same as Jesus), this message lands on a simple but powerful truth: you never graduate from trusting God. You graduate into greater trust. Here's a couple key takeaways - Tomorrow's blessings are shaped by today's obedience — the choices you make now determine the fruit you see later. - You don't outgrow the wilderness, you grow through it — each season of hardship builds the faith muscles you'll need for the next. - It was never about what you could do — Moses couldn't get Israel into the Promised Land, and the law can't get you to God. Only Jesus (the greater Joshua) can lead you across. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

You've received mercy — now what? In Deuteronomy 10, Moses turns to a rebellious people who deserved judgment but got grace, and asks a simple but profound question: what does God actually require of you? The answer is both simpler and harder than we expect. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through Deuteronomy 10:12–22, unpacking what it looks like to live fully for God in response to his mercy — fearing him, walking in his ways, and softening a stubborn heart. The passage lands with a call to love the outsider and the forgotten, because those who've been shown undeserved grace should be the first to give it away. Here's a couple key takeaways - God's commands aren't restrictions — they're for your good, given by a Father who chose you knowing everything about you. - A softened heart (not just outward obedience) is what God is after; true transformation shows up in how you treat the people around you. - Because Jesus took the judgment you deserved, the grace you've received should change everything — how you forgive, how you love, and who you're willing to pursue. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

Israel had just witnessed miracle after miracle — parted seas, daily manna, the very presence of God on a mountain — and within weeks they were bowing to a golden calf. In Deuteronomy 9–10, Moses recounts one of the most sobering moments in Israel's history: God's righteous anger at a rebellious people, and a mediator who threw himself flat on the ground and refused to stop praying. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through the golden calf incident, Moses's two rounds of fasting and intercession, and the construction of the Ark of the Covenant — ultimately showing how all of it was pointing toward a mercy seat, a cross, and a Savior who would take the judgment so we don't have to. Here's a couple key takeaways - Sin is a bigger deal than we think — God's anger at Israel's rebellion wasn't overreaction, it was the rightful response to betrayal, and the same is true of our sin today. - The right response to sin — ours or those around us — is to get on our knees in prayer, not to post about it or pick a fight. - The mercy seat changes everything — God never planned to meet his people inside the law and judgment, but on top of it, in mercy — and that mercy is fully realized in Jesus. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

It's easy to look at everything you've built — your career, your family, your home — and quietly think, "I did this." But Deuteronomy 8 has a warning for exactly that moment: the more comfortable life gets, the more tempted we are to forget the One who made it possible. In this sermon spanning Deuteronomy 8:11–9:6, Pastor Joel Hastings walks through Moses' parting words to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land — a call to remember that God's provision, not our own power or righteousness, is the source of every good thing. From the wilderness to the land of plenty, the lesson is the same: humility and gratitude, not pride. Here's a couple key takeaways - When life gets comfortable, the danger of forgetting God is greatest — stay watchful. - Pride creeps in when we take credit for blessings God gave us; remembering His faithfulness is the antidote. - Trusting God isn't just spiritually right — it's restful; exhaustion is often a sign we've been carrying what was never ours to carry. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What if the hardest season of your life is actually the most important one? In Deuteronomy 8, Moses gives Israel one final charge before they enter the Promised Land — but his message isn't just for them. It's for anyone who feels stuck in a desert season, wondering why God hasn't moved yet. Pastor Joel Hastings walks through what God was doing during Israel's 40 years in the wilderness — stripping away self-reliance so they could learn true dependence. From manna on the ground to clothes that never wore out, every provision pointed to the same truth: the desert develops humility, and humility creates dependence on God. Joel also shares a personal story of trusting God through eight months of paying two mortgages after moving to Arkansas — a reminder that the wilderness is never wasted. Here's a couple key takeaways - The wilderness isn't punishment — it's preparation. God humbles us by stripping away self-reliance so we can learn to trust him before he leads us into blessing. - The greatest threat to your faith often comes from abundance, not hardship. The generation formed in the desert stayed faithful; those born into prosperity drifted. - When you're in a desert season, go back to the Word. Just as Jesus answered temptation with Scripture, God's words are the sustaining food that carries us through. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansasSonnet 4.6

What would it look like to actually live a blessed life — not someday, but right now? In Deuteronomy 7, Moses stands on the edge of the Promised Land and gives Israel a clear picture: God has loaded up every blessing they could ever want, and the path to all of it runs straight through obedience. But there's a catch — compromise quietly closes the door. In this message, Pastor Joel Hastings walks through Deuteronomy 7 and unpacks why Israel kept missing out on what God had already promised them — and why we do the same. From the snare of temptation to the trap of fear, Joel shows how God clears the path forward one step at a time, and why trusting Him with the next step is the whole game. Here's a couple key takeaways • God's blessing and compromise can't coexist — obedience isn't just a rule to follow, it's the path that leads directly to the life God wants for you. • Temptation works like a hook — what looks like a good thing can pull you off the path God has set, so keep your eyes on where He's leading you, not on what's dangling to the side. • The antidote to fear is remembering God's faithfulness — when the next step feels too big, look back at every time He came through before, and trust He'll do it again. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

What does it look like to actually live like you belong to God? In Deuteronomy 7, Moses calls Israel to enter the Promised Land and destroy everything that would pull their hearts away from God. Pastor Joel Hastings digs into one of the Bible's harder passages — and unpacks why it's actually some of the best news you'll hear. Joel walks through the call to radical holiness, the danger of modern-day idols, and the stunning reason God chose Israel in the first place: not because they were strong, impressive, or deserving — but simply because he loved them. That same unconditional love is the foundation for everything God asks of us. Here's a couple key takeaways God's love for you is not based on your performance — you can't earn it, and you can't lose it. His love is rooted entirely in who he is. Anything that competes with God in your heart is an idol — and if you don't tear it down, it will tear down your life. Because you are God's treasured possession, you are called to be different — to live set apart in a way that reflects whose you are. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas