Covenant Grace Church

God in incomprehensible but knowable. We cannot know Him fully, but we can know Him truly. We will need eternity to take Him in and our joy will increase as we grow in our knowledge of our God. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on June 16, 2019.

What are spiritual gifts and why are they sovereignly given to believers by God? "But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good." This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on June 9, 2019.

Jesus said it was to our advantage that He ascended up to heaven. The ministry of the Holy Spirit helps us understand why this is so. What is the ministry of the Holy Spirit? How does He communicate a specific message, to accomplish a specific mission using a specific method? You will want to listen to find out.This message was preached by Pastor Kenny Keahey on June 2, 2019.

The church is not an organization but an organism. We are one body united by the Holy Spirit. How do we live out this unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 26, 2019.

The fruit of the Spirit is the evidence of the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer (Galatians 5:22–23). And sanctification is the process that enables us to walk in and be led by the Spirit (2 Peter 1:3–11). This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on May 19, 2019.

How does the Holy Spirit give us a better, deeper experience of God's presence? The Spirit helps us feel our adoption; the Holy Spirit leads and convicts us; the Holy Spirit teaches us and illuminates us. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 12, 2019.

How is the Holy Spirit involved in regeneration, new birth? Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:1–15 gives us insight into this question. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 5, 2019.

Jesus told His disciples, "It is to your advantage that I go away…" How could that be? "…for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you." This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 28, 2019.

Resurgam: "I shall rise again." Jesus' resurrection assures our very own. He came to defeat and undo our death. Because He is risen, we too shall rise again. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 21, 2019.

What makes Good Friday so good? On the cross we see God's forgiving grace pursuing us. Christ shed His blood so that we might get God and become forever members of His family. This message was preached by Pastor Kenny Keahey on April 19, 2019.

Searching soul, do you know of God's remarkable redemptive love? It was born out of a costly obedience. It is a self-less love. Come to the foot of the cross and contemplate the Savior's great love for you. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on April 14, 2019.

As Peter closes this letter, he reminds us that our ability to keep going firmly rests upon the grace of God. He gives us three practices as we "wait under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt" us. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 7, 2019.

What does God have to say about church leadership, elders, overseers, shepherds? Peter gives us wisdom regarding servant leadership in 1 Peter 5 following the example of our Chief Shepherd. This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on March 31, 2019.

When we suffer we're tempted to two common misinterpretations— either: 1.) "God is punishing me" —or— 2.) "God has abandoned me." These two responses show that our default way of thinking has more in common with Karma than the Gospel. Peter presents an alternate explanation for our suffering, one that gives us cause to respond to suffering with joy and worship. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 24, 2019.

How do we keep going as Jesus' end times people? Consider 4 ways to live in these last days: 1. Be spiritually alert, 2. Love one another, 3. Be a people of radical presence, and 4. Freely serve one another. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 17, 2019.

Peter wanted his listeners to get ready, to gear up for suffering. He wants us to see that the Gospel prepares us for suffering because it gives us a divine purpose, and eternal perspective, and a suffering Savior. This message was preached by Pastor Josh White on March 10, 2019.

I Peter 3:18-20 is one of the hardest passages to interpret in all of the New Testament. Looking at the context we see that whatever this passage is about, Peter meant it to encourage us to see suffering and death as the path of victory. And it does! This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 3, 2019.

Even in our suffering, we are called to bring glory to God, and because of our union with Christ, to share in God's glory. How can we resolve to have this good purpose in mind when we face trials? This message was preached by Pastor Kenny Keahey on February 24, 2019.

The church is meant to be a refuge, a shelter from the storm. This is only possible if we are living 1 Peter 3:8-10. Living Jesus' own feelings toward others and responses to others is a gift of the gospel. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 17, 2019.

God created marriage with the Gospel in mind and He gives specific insight to husbands in 1 Peter 3:7. Learn about God's purposes for your marriage, husbands and wives, and the beauty of a relationship that reflects the ultimate relationship of Christ to His bride. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 10, 2019.

Marriage arises out of creation, not culture. Learn about God's purposes for your marriage, husbands and wives, and the beauty of a relationship that reflects the ultimate relationship of Christ to His bride. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 3, 2019.

1 Peter was written in a context of persecution of Christians. What does God have to say about our relationship to our brethren who are suffering for their faith, and our relationship to those we are subject to in our context of life? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on January 27, 2019.

God's heart beats for the poor and powerless. We are called as a church to reflect His compassion to the world by giving justice and mercy to the poor and powerless. Isaiah 58 teaches us why and how. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on January 20, 2019.

What are the core values of the church? Ephesians 2 speaks of five: Gospel-centered living; Spirit-empowered living; Family unity; A call to compassion; A call to mission. This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on January 13, 2019.

What is the church? Ephesians 2 tells a story of reconciliation both horizontally (one human being to one another) and vertically (to God). It paints the picture of a Kingdom, a Family and a Temple. The centerpiece, of course, is Christ. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on January 6, 2019.

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life" Proverbs 4:23. Believers have been given a costly gift: a new heart. Learn how to keep it well. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 30, 2018.

Advent is a time to refocus our hearts on Christ and on worshipping and announcing Him to our world. Simeon was waiting for God's salvation and held Him in his hands. He brought a message of comfort and conflict to the world. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 23, 2018.

Advent is a time to refocus our hearts on Christ and on worshipping and announcing Him to our world. The shepherds sought baby Jesus, they shared what God had done, and they sang of God's goodness. Learn how you can do the same. This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on December 16, 2018.

Advent is a time to refocus our hearts on Christ and on worshipping and announcing Him to our world. But not all were excited about the birth of a new King. Why was Herod troubled? How is this clash Herod's kingdom and God's kingdom still evident today? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 9, 2018.

Advent is a time to refocus our hearts on Christ and on worshipping and announcing Him to our world. Mary was chosen to be the mother of our Lord. What does she teach us about risky, sacrificial worship and service of God? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 2, 2018.

Advent is a time to refocus our hearts on Christ and on worshipping and announcing Him to our world. Zechariah leads us to this end as we watch him move from fear to doubt to silent contemplation and ultimately to joy & praise. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on November 25, 2018.

How can we know if Jesus Christ really is who he said he was? In this fascinating message Tim Keller unpacks some of the evidence that Jesus really did come back to life after his death on the cross. For more resources from Tim Keller check out: gospelinlife.com

"Oh give thanks to the Lord…" Psalm 107 elicits thanks because of the person of God, the provision of God, and because our God is praiseworthy. This message was preached by Pastor Kenneth Keahey on November 18, 2018.

How do we keep going when the desires of the flesh war against us? In this passage, Peter gives us three motivations to keep going. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on November 11, 2018.

Where is your identity? What is your purpose? Christians, listen to what God has to say about your position as a people for His own possession. This message was preached by Pastor Josh White on November 4, 2018.

Our Cornerstone, the Lord Jesus, is immovable, unshakeable, and yet is also a living stone, One who was proved by His suffering. The call is to draw near, to come continually to Him who is making His people into a living temple for His glory. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on October 28, 2018.

What does it mean to "long for the pure spiritual milk" (of the word)? Can God command an appetite? Yes, God wants our appetites and attitudes, not just our actions. Peter shows us how: by longing to grow up into salvation and by longing for God because we have tasted that He is good. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 21, 2018.

"Love one another from a pure heart." Love is what holiness looks like practically when we relate to one another as Christian brothers and sisters. Don't just love believers generally but look around at your church family. How can you love those brothers and sisters specifically. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 14, 2018.

"Be holy in all your conduct" (1 Peter 1:15). How do we work out this practical holiness and why should we be committed to this way of life? Peter tells us in this passage. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 7, 2018.

How do we keep going in the midst of suffering? Peter raises the hearts and minds of suffering Christians by helping them contemplate the value of their great salvation: the value of grace, the value of glory, and the value of the Gospel. This message was preached by Pastor Kenneth Keahey on September 30, 2018.

Christian joy is essential in order for us to keep going in this Christian life. How do we grow in joy in the midst of life's trials? Peter reminds us to see our future more clearly, to see through the fog of our trials and to see the reward of our proven faith. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on September 23, 2018.

Praise is befitting of our heavenly Father. Why? He has given us life. He has given us an inheritance. He guards us through faith. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on September 16, 2018.

Where is your identity found? In Christ, we are elect exiles and the whole of the Trinity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were involved in saving, sanctifying and giving us power to live out our love for God in obedience to His will. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on September 9, 2018.

How do you define hope? Paul in Colossians 1:24–27 shows us the Person of hope, the place of hope and the promise of hope. This message was preached by Pastor Kenneth Keahey on September 2, 2018.

Anger kept Moses out of the promised land. Whether we deal with outbursts of anger or cold, quiet anger, let's allow Moses and his grace-filled relationship with God instruct our hearts. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on August 26, 2018.

As a Christian, what does it look like to drift from God and the people of God? Lot teaches us that drifting is gradual, it's extremely costly, but we do have a God who rescues. Let this message be preventative medicine for your soul or a wake up call to return. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on August 19, 2018.

The most unlikely of converts: Nebuchadnezzar was known as a lion and the destroyer of nations, a great persecutor of God's people. In his story and conversion we see the grandeur & mercy of God. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on August 12, 2018.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Hezekiah's life exemplifies this trust, and his life spurs us on to trust in the same way. This message was preached by Pastor Kenneth Keahey on August 5, 2018.

Have you experienced a sadness that doesn't make sense, a causeless sorrow? Elijah did. From him we learn that depression is a perception problem. It only tells half the story. It makes us feel alone, and it tells us the darkness will never end. But more importantly, how did God meet Elijah in his darkness? Be encouraged and listen to this message preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on July 29, 2018.

Listen to the redemption story lived out in the life of Rahab. She had a faith that fears, that seeks, that risks and that hopes. For those who place their faith in Christ, her story is your own. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on July 22, 2018.