What if Jesus’ teaching about receiving the Kingdom “like a little child” means more than having childlike faith? In “A Faith That Welcomes,” Akash (Director of High School Ministry, Lexington Campus) explores Luke 18:15–17 and offers a fresh look at Jesus’ words, “Let the little children come to me.” When the disciples tried to keep children away, Jesus welcomed them with open arms—and called his followers to do the same. The Kingdom of God welcomes us with grace. In response, we are called to welcome children, strangers, outsiders, and people whom the world often overlooks. As we receive and serve others in Jesus’ name, we also welcome the presence and work of God into our own lives. This message invites us to move beyond simply asking whether we will be welcomed into heaven and consider a deeper question: Are we welcoming heaven into our lives by loving and receiving the people around us? Who might God be asking you to welcome? Scripture: Luke 18:15–17 Additional Scriptures: Matthew 18:2–5; Luke 9:46–48; Matthew 25:35–40 Speaker: Akash Ahuja Message Date: September 6, 2026 Learn more about Grace Chapel and discover ways to connect and serve: https://www.grace.org #Luke18 #LetTheChildrenCome #KingdomOfGod #ChristianHospitality #FollowingJesus #GraceChapel

Spiritual gifts matter, but without love, even the greatest gifts accomplish nothing. In “Love Makes All the Difference,” Pastor Ruthie Seiders explores 1 Corinthians 12–13 and Paul’s teaching about spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, and the “most excellent way” of agape love. Every follower of Jesus has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit, but those gifts are not meant for personal recognition. They are given for the common good—to serve others, strengthen the church, and make the love of Jesus visible in the world. No one is too young, too old, too busy, or too insignificant to be used by God. Whether through hospitality, encouragement, teaching, generosity, prayer, technology, caregiving, or quiet acts of service, every believer has an important role to play. We are all ministers. We are all gifted. And when we use those gifts with patient, kind, selfless, and persevering love, God receives the glory. How might God be calling you to use your gifts with love for the people directly in front of you? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1–7, 12–31; 13:1–13 Speaker: Pastor Ruthie Seiders Series: Gifted Message Date: August 30, 2026 Learn more about Grace Chapel and discover ways to connect and serve: https://www.grace.org #SpiritualGifts #Love #BodyOfChrist #FirstCorinthians13 #ChristianService #GraceChapel

Every person is gifted, and every gift has a purpose. In “Every Person, Every Gift,” Pastor Tom VanAntwerp explores 1 Corinthians 12 and Paul’s teaching that the Holy Spirit gives each believer unique gifts for the common good. Spiritual gifts are not reserved for a select few. They are expressions of God’s grace, entrusted to each of us so that we can serve others, strengthen the church, and make God’s love visible in the world. Whether your gifts are expressed through leadership, compassion, creativity, hospitality, prayer, generosity, technology, or quiet acts of service, you have an important role in the body of Christ. When we offer our gifts with humility and love, the church becomes a living picture of God’s new creation. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 Speaker: Pastor Tom VanAntwerp Series: Gifted Reflection question: What gift might God want to awaken or use through you for the sake of others? Learn more about Grace Chapel and discover ways to connect and serve: https://www.grace.org #SpiritualGifts #HolySpirit #BodyOfChrist #ChristianPurpose #GraceChapel

What holds us together when life feels divided, overwhelming, and uncertain? In the final message of our *Summer Reading* series, Pastor Rachel Keeler explores 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 and the life-changing promise that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. Through Jesus, we are reconciled to God, given a fresh start, and invited to become ambassadors of reconciliation in a fractured world. Drawing from the film *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, Pastor Rachel reflects on our longing for someone who understands everything we see and feel—someone who can bring meaning, unity, and healing to every part of life. Scripture points us to Jesus, the one through whom all things were created and in whom all things hold together. As we grow closer to Christ, his life transforms us. We become people who carry the peace, love, and healing of God’s coming new creation into our relationships, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities. **Big idea: Everything holds together in Christ.** Where might God be calling you to take the first step toward reconciliation? **Scripture:** 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Colossians 1:15–20 **Speaker:** Pastor Rachel Keeler **Series:** Summer Reading **Message:** Everything, Everywhere **Date:** August 9, 2026 #GraceChapel #NewCreation #Reconciliation

Who is Jesus, and what does the cross reveal about God? In this message from Colossians 1:15–20, Dr. Mateus de Campos explores one of the New Testament’s most powerful descriptions of Christ. Jesus is the image of the invisible God—the One through whom all things were created, the One who holds all things together, and the One who brings reconciliation and peace through His sacrifice on the cross. The cross reveals the heart of God and a kingdom marked by humility, surrender, sacrificial love, and grace. This message invites us to see Jesus more clearly and consider what His life, death, and resurrection mean for the burdens we carry. Message: The Burden and the Cross Speaker: Dr. Mateus de Campos, Senior Pastor Candidate Scripture: Colossians 1:15–20 Date: July 26, 2026 Location: Grace Chapel | Lexington, Massachusetts Learn more about Grace Chapel: https://www.grace.org Learn more about the Senior Pastor Search: https://www.grace.org/seniorpastorsearch2026/ Subscribe for more messages, worship services, and stories from Grace Chapel. #GraceChapel #MateusDeCampos #TheBurdenAndTheCross #Colossians #JesusChrist #ChristianSermon

What does it mean to be chosen, redeemed, and adopted into God’s family? In Week 6 of our Summer Reading series, Pastor Tim Ghali explores Ephesians 1:3–14 and the incredible promise that we have been chosen by God the Father, redeemed through Jesus, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Through his personal faith journey and his family’s powerful adoption story, Pastor Tim reminds us that adoption brings identity, security, love, and a new future. But God’s invitation doesn’t stop with receiving his grace. We are also called to adopt his mission and participate in the redemption of the world. Central idea: When you adopt God’s calling, you join in the redemption of all things. What burden, calling, or need might God be inviting you to bring into your life? Don’t let the call go to voicemail. Answer it, adopt the mission, and allow God to use your life to bring restoration, goodness, and love into the world. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3–14 Speaker: Pastor Tim Ghali Series: Summer Reading Date: July 19, 2026 Learn more about Grace Chapel: https://www.grace.org Join Grace Chapel Online: https://www.grace.org/online/ Explore more messages: https://www.grace.org/be-curious/sermons/ #GraceChapel #Redeemed #Ephesians1

n this week’s message, Pastor Jeanette teaches from Acts 8:26–40, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. This powerful passage reminds us that God pursues every person, removes every barrier through Jesus Christ, and calls all people home. Through this story, we see God’s heart for redemption. The Ethiopian eunuch was a person of influence, dignity, and deep spiritual hunger, yet he was also someone who had been kept at a distance. But on a desert road, God sent Philip to walk alongside him, open the Scriptures, point him to Jesus, and welcome him through baptism. The result was joy, belonging, and a witness sent home to the nations. As part of our Summer Reading series, this message invites us to see redemption not just as an idea, but as God’s active pursuit of people. God is still at work beyond our familiar circles, still preparing hearts, and still sending ordinary believers to share the good news of Jesus with humility, courage, and love. Scripture: Acts 8:26–40 Speaker: Pastor Jeanette Message Title: God Calls All People Home Date: July 12, 2026 Grace Chapel is a non-denominational Christian church in the Greater Boston area. Learn more at grace.org. #GraceChapel #PastorJeanette #Acts8 #PhilipAndTheEthiopianEunuch #ChristianSermon #OnlineWorship #Jesus #Redemption #Faith #BibleTeaching

The Hope Heard Round the World | Dr. Patricia Batten by Grace Chapel Sermon Media

In this week’s message, Pastor Tim continues our Summer Reading series with a look at Genesis 3 and the story of the Fall. Why is the world so broken? Why do even good things often become painful? And where do we find hope when sin, suffering, and death seem to touch everything? Genesis 3 shows us how humanity’s rebellion against God brought brokenness into creation, but it also gives us the first promise of redemption. Even in the middle of humanity’s worst moment, God points us toward the hope we have in Jesus. The Fall explains our brokenness, but God’s promise points us to our hope and coming redemption. We hope this message helps you understand the larger story of Scripture and encourages you to spend time with God in His Word. Subscribe to Grace Chapel for weekly sermons, worship, and stories of life change. #GraceChapel #PastorTimGhali #Genesis3 #TheFall #SummerReading #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Jesus #Redemption #HopeInJesus

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? In this message, Pastor Ruthie explores the creation story in Genesis and reminds us that everything God created was good. As God’s image bearers, we are invited to partner with Him by caring for creation, loving our neighbors, and faithfully stewarding what He has entrusted to us. Discover how the opening pages of the Bible reveal God’s goodness, our identity, and the meaningful role each of us has in His creation. Subscribe for more messages and worship from Grace Chapel. Learn more: https://www.grace.org #Genesis #ImageOfGod #Creation #ChristianSermon #GraceChapel