Grace Community Church, Arlington, Va

Ever plant something — an idea, a relationship, an effort — and have no idea if it's actually working? This week, we close out "Stories Jesus Told" with the Parable of the Growing Seed, exploring what it means to trust a God who's at work even when we can't see it. Join us Sunday as we ask what it really means to let go of the outcome when building the Kingdom.

Ever feel like your prayers hit a wall? This week, we dive into Jesus' parable of the Persistent Widow, exploring why prayer is hard and why God's timing rarely feels perfect. Join us on Sunday as we look at what it really means not to give up.

We live in a world that tells us to work harder, prove ourselves, and secure our place. This week, we look at one of Jesus' shortest, strangest parables to find a kingdom that doesn't grow through striving, but through resting. It's not a better technique for working smarter — it's an invitation to stop striving altogether and abide in something God is already growing.

With everything going on right now, do you ever struggle to stay grateful? This Sunday, we're diving into a story Jesus told about a landowner, a group of workers, and a controversial payday that had everybody up in arms. Come hear why gratitude is so hard to hold onto and what Jesus has to say about it.

Some things you hear. Fewer things you actually take to heart. This week we're looking at why certain messages, even good ones, seem to slide right past us, and what it takes for something to finally get past the surface and take root. Discover how Jesus uses parables to spark curiosity and move us from reacting to responding.

Most of us believe we're good people. But if we're honest, we also know there's a gap between who we are and who we long to be. Join us this Sunday as we explore one of Jesus' most powerful parables and discover why becoming the person we were created to be takes more than simply trying harder.

Why knowing the right answers isn't the same as finding real life. A religious expert knew all the right answers, but he still could not find the life he was searching for. Instead of giving him another answer, Jesus told him a story. Join us as we discover why that story still has the power to change our lives today.

Why didn't Jesus simply tell people the truth? Instead of lectures, He told stories. Instead of arguments, He painted pictures. Instead of forcing answers, He invited discovery. We'll explore why Jesus taught this way, what modern science is discovering about how people actually change, and why the greatest transformation in life begins not by winning an argument, but by capturing the heart.

Following God was never meant to be a solo journey. Discover why community isn't just a nice add-on to the life of a Jesus follower — and what it might be costing you to go it alone.

We live in one of the wealthiest regions in the country — and somehow the anxiety keeps climbing. Jesus looked at a crowd just like ours and said something that sounds simple but cuts deep: stop scrambling. In this message, we take a fresh look at an often misread passage in the Bible and discover that worry isn't primarily a faith problem — it's a direction problem.

Most of us want to matter. To lead. To be respected. But there's a voice inside all of us that's quietly working against everything we actually want. It takes when it should give. It grasps when it should serve. This Father's Day — discover what Jesus said about the one thing standing between you and the greatness you were made for.

We all think about what someone might owe us when they've wronged us. Whether it's an apology or some other form of compensation, we link repayment to the repair of a relationship. If we choose to follow Jesus, do we get to continue thinking about forgiveness the same way? This Sunday we’ll look at what Jesus had to say about this very thing.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Many people believe in Jesus. Far fewer actually follow him. When Jesus said “Follow me,” he called people into a life that changed them from the inside out. In this series, we will explore what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus and why that journey demands more than belief alone.

When life gets hard, we all reach for something. Some of us reach for control. Some hide. Some let fear lead. But the question is: can what we’re wearing actually heal us? This Sunday, we’ll close Built for More with one practical question that can help change your week: What am I wearing right now?

This Sunday, we’ll explore the surprisingly consistent story both Jesus and modern science are telling about how our inner world is healed, why healthy relationships feel so different, and what actually helps people grow, connect, and come alive. Whether you’re single, dating, married, healing, or just exhausted by modern relationships, this message is for you.

Some of you are tired… because you’ve been carrying too much. This Sunday, we’ll discover how being rooted in God’s love changes what we carry, and how we carry it. You don’t have to hold everything together… You can let go of what isn’t yours to carry.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

What if healing doesn’t start with fixing what’s wrong with you, but understanding what’s happened to you? In this message, we’ll explore how Jesus brings us near and why belonging is where real change begins.