Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
2 Samuel 24: 9-17
The story of a king throwing himself on God’s mercy shows us that God’s justice is great, but His mercy is even greater.
Doug Cole // Guest Speaker
Matthew 13:44-45
Jesus commands us to give up everything for the Kingdom of God — and it turns out that the sacrifice is always worth it.
Treasure in a field Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Genesis 29:13-35
The (admittedly, very messy) story of Jacob and Leah shows us that even in the brokenness there is a God who satisfies – as long as we put Him first.
Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
John 21:15-22
The story of Peter and his many shortcomings shows us that while antiheros may fail, Jesus’ love will always prevail.
Pastor Ryan Yi // Guest Speaker
Jonah 1:1-17
Jonah’s story is a very human story. We want to do things our own way, so we run away from God. How do we make our way back to repentance? At the end of this message, we share in a blessing for long-time Granite City Church associate pastor, Cindy Comiso.
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Genesis 38:1-30
In one of the most raw and messy passages in the entire Bible, we find that breakthrough is a beautiful and pivotal part of God’s story.
Cindy Comiso // Associate Pastor
1 Samuel 1:1-20
When we face difficulties in life, it’s easy to think that God has forgotten us. What can Hannah’s heroic example teach us about overcoming heartache?
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Exodus 2:1-17
How big and beautiful is God’s story? He even uses the most flawed among us — and not just in spite of, but sometimes because of, our mistakes. Let’s examine Moses and the mess he finds himself in before he steps into his greater role in God’s story.
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 16:1-8
The empty tomb at the end of Mark forces us to ask ourselves an important question. Now that we’ve heard the good news, what will we do next?
What will I do now? Read More »
Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
Mark 14:1-11
When we encounter Jesus, our deepest loyalty often awakens as a response to His faithfulness, love, care and mercy.
The fragrance of loyalty Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 11:12-25
We explore the kind of kingdom that Jesus the Messiah ushers in. He came not to rescue Israel alone, but all nations. He came for the blessing of all people. What does this mean for the Church that God calls us to be?
Messiah for the nations Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead pastor
Mark 8: 22-38
When we find out that Jesus came here to suffer, that radically shakes up our expectations — for Him, and for our own lives.
The suffering Messiah Read More »
Cindy Comiso // Associate Pastor
Mark 6: 6b-13
Many of us avoid sharing the gospel because we feel uncomfortable. In this communal sermon, hear why we should share our faith and get ideas on how to do it better.
Taking it to the Streets Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 4: 1-20
The parables of Jesus are not moral tales. They are messages of the Kingdom of God. Parables draw you in and force you to think for yourself. Let’s explore the parable of the sower and what Jesus wanted to teach those of us who can listen.
The parable of the sower Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 3: 20-35
If Jesus is truly the Messiah, what does that mean for how we live in relation to him? Mark’s Gospel helps us understand what it means to be part of a spiritual family — the one Jesus came to save.
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 1:21-39
At the heart of the Gospel message is the simple idea of authority. Does the Jesus who has authority over demons and diseases also have authority over you?
The authority of the Messiah Read More »
Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
Mark 1: 1-13
Join us as we begin a journey through the Gospel of Mark, the earliest written account of Jesus as Messiah and one with many vital themes for us as modern-day followers.
The Kingdom is advancing Read More »
Stephen Sharkey / Lead pastor
Acts 19:23-41
The good news of the gospel is that the kingdom of God is coming to earth, bringing healing, peace, and justice. There’s only one problem: this process is not going to be gentle or easily accepted. The gospel is disruptive.
A disruptive gospel Read More »
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Matthew 11:1-15
The gospel message is so much more than “you get to go to heaven when you die.” It’s not just spiritual salvation (though this is very good news indeed), it’s more than that — full and powerful participation in Jesus’ kingdom for each one of us.
Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 1:15-20
A lot of ink has been spilled on describing the gospel. Could it be that the gospel is actually as simple as the person of Jesus?
The King Jesus gospel Read More »
