Covenant Grace Church

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.

Samson's relationship with God was not based upon his performance, but upon God's promise. He was an ordinary man empowered by an extraordinary God, a judge who needed rebuke, repentance and rescue. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on July 15, 2018.

God works through humble, willing servants regardless of age or stage in life, and He works through His irrepressible word which has the power to transform lives. God's truth transformed Josiah the boy become king and through him a nation for God's glory. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on July 8, 2018.

Imagine the people, the place, the setting of this true story highlighting God's sovereign care and grace in the lives of His people. Do you see this same handiwork today in the unfolding of your life story? This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on July 1, 2018.

God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary work. Nehemiah, a slave in his land of captivity, shows us that a Kingdom life is saturated with prayer, has specific purpose, and has sustained productivity. This message was preached by Pastor Kenny Keahey on June 24, 2018.

How do we understand suffering? Suffering inevitably finds us, but it isn't meaningless. In the hands of a sovereign, wise and good God, suffering is never wasted, especially as we treasure Jesus in our pain even as He treasured us in His. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on June 17, 2018.

Does God really care? This is the question that often echoes in our heart when we are suffering. Let the story of Hannah instruct us and drive us, as her suffering drove her, to God. He sees our pain; He sent His Son; Our ultimate hope is in Him. This message was preached by Pastor Jim Newheiser on June 10, 2018.

How do we live out the gospel as a community of believers? Galatians 6 has our answer. We must value humility over pride, grace over judgmentalism, burden bearing over isolation, and boasting in God's work not our own. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on June 3, 2018.

How does a person who is forgiven walk in that freedom? The answer is learning to yield happily to the Holy Spirit's desires and direction. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 27, 2018.

The Holy Spirit is God's gift to all believers and the manifestation of the Spirit in our lives is for the common good. He glorifies the King, placing a flood light on Jesus for all the world to see. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 06, 2018.

The ascension of Jesus Christ to the right hand of the Father should stir us to excitement, joy, and action. Our Prophet, Priest & King set in motion His mission at His ascension. We are a part of that mission! This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 06, 2018.

If we are God's adopted kids, how do we begin to live as though we are His sons and daughters? The answer is sanctification: the lifelong process by which our character is changed by God's Spirit so that we are more and more like Christ. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on May 06, 2018.

Do you long to be free? Don't seek freedom from God, rather seek the freedom that can only be found in God. This message was preached by Pastor Josh White on April 29, 2018.

"For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman." Which son will you be… a slave to works or a son of promise? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 15, 2018.

What did it cost your God to love you? This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on Good Friday, March 30, 2018.

Do you feel like a slave instead of a son, instead of a daughter? Adoption is one of the greatest gift of the Gospel. Understanding this gift will change the way you relate to God; it will change the way you relate to others. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on April 15, 2018.

Christians suffer under the corruption of a sin–sick world, distressed by various trials. But Peter wants to set HOPE before us and give us seven reasons to praise God in 1 Peter 1:3–4. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on April 8, 2018.

Why does our risen Savior still have His scars? Jesus' scars remind us of His glory and our peace. Peace with the truth, peace with God, and peace with our future. This Easter message from John 20 by Pastor Erick Cobb was recorded on April 1, 2018.

Christian's suffer under the corruption of a sin–sick world, distressed by various trials. But are they simply subject to the whims of Fate or are they held in the sphere of a loving God's sovereign grace? The answer lies in 1 Peter 1:1–2. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on March 25, 2018.

Jesus said, "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." This message was preached by Pastor David Dietrich on March 18, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. God's wisdom gives us a compassionate understanding of the poor and how best to respond to those in need. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 11, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. Fidelity in marriage reflects those attributes by guarding marriage as a good gift, avoiding the traps of adultery, and by cultivating intimacy. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on March 4, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. What does that look like in the realm of parenting? Proverbs 23:26 holds our answer. "My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways." This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 25, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 18, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. What does this look like in the home? Ladies, the Proverbs 31 woman is not your competition. She is lady Wisdom giving you a desirable vision for your home. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 11, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. What does this look like in the area of work? Learn why work is a gift from God and how this gift can be used to glorify God and bless your fellow man. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 4, 2018.

Jesus promised, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God," but who is truly pure in heart, and how will this be accomplished? Jude 24 gives us our answer and what is awaiting all believers: the soul's vision of God. This message was preached by Pastor Marcelo Tolopilo on January 28, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. What does this look like in the area of friendship? Learn why friendship is important and how to find and keep good friends. This message was preached by Pastor Josh White on January 14, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. However, we must not simply know wisdom, we must love it. Seek to love wisdom through the Proverbs, God' book of wisdom. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on January 7, 2018.

How do we keep from becoming fools? We must not simply know wisdom, we must love it. Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. Seek to love wisdom through the Proverbs. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on January 7, 2018.

Wisdom is skillful living that creates a life of beauty, significance and strength. Who doesn't want that? Come to the source of wisdom for heart change in the Proverbs. Learn how to keep your heart with all vigilance by the power of the Holy Spirit. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 31, 2017.

Jesus, the Son of Mary came to came to fulfill God's promise of a Savior. Through this gift of life in Christ we have humble confidence in His sovereign plan for our lives. "No other God for me...born in a manger died on a tree" (Martin Luther). This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 24, 2017.

Jesus, the Son of David came to came to fulfill God's promise to bring a forever King to sit on David's throne (2 Samuel 7:1–17). His kingdom through His first advent has been inaugurated and will some day be consummated when He returns. In the in between we can hope for the King, live in the kingdom—by the power of the Spirit—and announce the kingdom to a lost world. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 17, 2017

Jesus, the Son of Abraham came to secure the blessing God promised to Abraham in Genesis 12:1–3. Abraham's faith was a trust in One who was worthy of his trust even though circumstances often didn't seem to match. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 10, 2017.

Jesus, the Son of Eve came to crush the serpent's head. In this Advent message, learn of Christus Victor and God's plan to redeem and restore. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 3, 2017.

The kingdom of men is a dark kingdom. It's the best we can do. But Messiah came (and will come again) to turn the lights on. As we enter this Advent season, learn what it it looks like to worship this Shepherd King. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on November 26, 2017.