Grace Community Church - Detroit

We've often heard the story of the Rich Young Ruler end with a man who refuses Jesus and walks away, but that's not actually what the text tells us.

Pastor Doug Kempton takes another look at this familiar story and explores what it teaches us about sacrifice, sadness, the things we cling to, and an invitation from Jesus that is always offering us more.

Most of us want to believe we're good people. And one of the easiest ways to convince ourselves is to find someone we think we're better than.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a surprising story about two men looking for acceptance from God. Matt Mancinelli explores why the person who seemed to have everything right was actually the one who missed the point.

What does it actually mean to be ready for Jesus to return?

Wayne Stapleton looks at Jesus' teaching in Luke 17 and argues that readiness isn't about watching for clues or predicting a date. It's about recognizing what God is doing right now—and being willing to join Him in it.

One verse can make the Bible's teaching on divorce seem simple. Reading everything Jesus and the New Testament say about it makes the conversation much more complicated.

In this message looking at Luke 16:18, Pastor Doug looks at marriage as a “covenant of companionship,” when that covenant can be broken, and what Scripture says about divorce and remarriage.

Pastor Doug was sitting at a diner when he felt a simple nudge: buy a stranded hiker a plane ticket home. He checked the price—and decided it was too expensive. Later that day, he realized how easily he could spend the same amount on himself.

This message from Luke 16 is about the opportunities we notice, the ones we miss, and what generosity looks like when we stop thinking of everything as ours.

If you believe God is distant, why would you pray? If you believe He's harsh, why would you trust Him?

Those questions are at the heart of Ally Turner's message from Psalm 145. Through David's words and the life of Jesus, she looks at what God has actually revealed about Himself.

Fear has a way of taking over our thoughts before anything has even happened.

Through Psalm 91, Pastor Doug and Meg explore what it looks like to turn toward God in those moments—not because we're guaranteed an easy or trouble-free life, but because we're promised we won't face it alone.

It's easy to remember what's going wrong. Remembering what's good can take a little more effort.

In Psalm 103, David deliberately reminds himself of everything God has done for him. Pastor Nathan explores why that kind of intentional gratitude matters, especially on the days when we aren't feeling particularly grateful.

Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done.” Those words can sound simple until the answer involves our time, money, comfort, relationships, or plans.

Through Psalm 72, Doug explores what God’s kingdom actually looks like—and why praying for it should change the way we treat the people around us.

Everyone celebrates something.

The question isn't whether you worship—it's what has captured your heart. This message from Psalm 96 explores why recognizing God for who He is changes the way we see everything else.

The Hebrew word "hesed" has no perfect English translation. It's often translated as "steadfast love," but it's bigger than that.

In this message, Pastor Doug Kempton explores Psalm 118 and shows how God's faithful, covenant-keeping love reaches us through Jesus—and invites us to live that same kind of love every day.

Roller coasters are only fun because you trust what's holding you in place.

Life doesn't always offer that same feeling of security. Wayne Stapleton explores Psalm 110 and shows how this ancient passage points to Jesus—and why that changes the way we face uncertainty, suffering, and the future.

Who can stand in the presence of a holy God?

Psalm 24 begins with an impossible standard, and ends with an incredible invitation. In this message, Pastor Doug shows how this ancient psalm points directly to Jesus, the King of Kings.

Where are you pursuing? Because your posture, your focus, and where you fix your gaze will determine what you ultimately take hold of.

Psalm 23 is one of the most familiar passages in the Bible—but what if we've become so familiar with it that we've missed its greatest truth?

In this message, Pastor Kevin Dupree challenges us to slow down and sit with the very first verse: "The Lord is my Shepherd." Before we experience the promises of Psalm 23, we must first settle who is leading our lives. Is Jesus simply someone we believe in, or has He truly become Lord over every part of who we are?

How could a psalm written centuries before Jesus describe the crucifixion with such incredible detail?

In this message focusing on Psalm 22, Pastor Doug explores one of the clearest Messianic prophecies in all of Scripture and shows how God has been revealing His plan of redemption from the very beginning. More than a prophecy, this psalm reminds us that even in our darkest moments, God has not abandoned us.

What areas of your life are you still holding back from God?

In this message from Psalm 2, Pastor Doug explores what it means to truly submit to Jesus as King—not just acknowledging His authority, but surrendering every part of our lives to His leadership. Through one of the most powerful Messianic Psalms, we're reminded that God's invitation isn't about control, but about finding refuge, rest, and blessing in the One whose way is always better.

Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

For many of us, faith begins with a personal encounter with God. What happens when someone asks why you believe Christianity is true? In this message, Pastor Doug explores one of the strongest evidences for faith: the remarkable unity of Scripture. Written across centuries by dozens of authors, the Bible tells one consistent story that points to Jesus from beginning to end.

As we launch Summer in the Psalms, discover how the Old Testament reveals Christ and why the more we understand Scripture, the more clearly we see Him.