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The worst of the worst

Granite City Church

The worst of the worst

00:00 / 30:03

Cynthia Comiso // Associate Pastor
2 Kings 21

In the days of Judah’s evil King Manasseh, the people of God came to worship and behave just like the unbelievers around them. They failed to be the “light to the nations” that God called them to be, and their failure could not be ignored by God. But this terrible period in the history of God’s people has a message for us: there is hope for the worst of the worst among us, even when the worst of the worst happens.

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The object of our worship

Granite City Church

The object of our worship

00:00 / 38:58

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
1 Kings 16:31-33

Where does your allegiance lie? Our allegiances matter, they shape who we are…this is part of the ongoing story of humanity. Pastor Stephen looks at King Ahab of Israel and how his elevation of false gods led to his downfall.

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The council of fools

Granite City Church

The council of fools

00:00 / 41:02

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
1 Kings 12:1-17

The problem is rarely that we don’t know what is right, the problem is that we so often choose our own path. But fortunately, God doesn’t hide his will from his people. Pastor Stephen shows us how Solomon’s son King Rehoboam missed the wise choices that were right in front of him.

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The divided heart

Granite City Church

The divided heart

00:00 / 44:11

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
1 Kings 11:1-13

For all his wisdom, wealth and celebrity, King Solomon had a heart that was divided. Our lives today are not so different. We may not be wealthy kings and queens, but in a modern world of unfettered autonomy we are often faced with the same spiritual challenges. Even with everything at his fingertips, Solomon was left with what he called “meaninglessness.” We will use the truths in his story to find deeper meaning instead.

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The mercy of God

Granite City Church

The mercy of God

00:00 / 48:31

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
2 Samuel 24:1-25

There is a King above all kings who will suffer no rivals, yet His mercy extends far beyond what we can imagine. In this message we learn about a time when King David was reminded of this powerful truth.

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The insecure king

Granite City Church

The insecure king

00:00 / 36:13

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
1 Samuel 18:5-10

When we place our security in anything except God, everything falls apart. King Saul could have been the greatest of the kings of Israel, but instead he was destroyed by his own insecurity. In this sermon series, Pastor Stephen will help us as we uncover the good, the bad and the ugly of the kings of Israel and how their stories intersect with our lives today.

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God did not create everything

Granite City Church

God did not create everything

00:00 / 30:44

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 1:1-15

We all have our ideas about God. Often they have something to do with God being all-powerful or all-knowing, or perhaps judgmental or stern. But what about a God who is forgetful? Who is open to persuasion? Who likes “losers” and even became one himself? Those aren’t typically the first things that come to mind when we wonder what God is like. But God actually demonstrates these very things in relating to people. And when we understand these aspects of God’s character, we can begin to follow God even more faithfully and joyfully, and this new understanding can lead us to greater freedom and life.

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Marriage: what’s the point?

Let's Not Go Back to "Normal" Sermon Series

Granite City Church

Marriage: what's the point?

00:00 / 37:33

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Ephesians 5:21-33

Do you really want to go back to the way things were? The pandemic disrupted every area of our lives. While we’ll be eager to reclaim some of the good things we lost during this time, there is probably a lot we want to leave behind us! Our hurried lives, our lack of margin, our poor relational habits, our shallow spirituality, and more. As we prepare to reemerge from this year of isolation, we believe that Jesus is inviting us to reimagine what our rhythms and relationships could look like. It can be a space to rediscover our passions, reframe our views on careers and finances, and renew our love for our family and friends. It is rare to get a chance to rebuild our lives, so let’s not miss it! Let’s reconsider the new life God has for you.

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Jesus washes His disciples’ feet

Granite City Church

Jesus washes His disciples' feet

00:00 / 37:41

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 13:1-17

We’ll examine the long-ignored instructions Jesus gave the Church – instructions that could have set us on a much different path if only we had followed them more faithfully. Jesus intended for us to be on a path that leads to humility, dependence upon God, blessing to others, and ultimately to new life. Our hope is that by confessing where we went wrong, Jesus would lead us back to where we always should have been.

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Neither do I condemn you

Granite City Church

Neither do I condemn you

00:00 / 34:17

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 8: 1-11

The year 2020 brought a pandemic, a racial reckoning, deep political division, and great loss for many. There is a lot that we want to be different in 2021. But where do we start? What do we really need to bring about the right kind of change? The Gospel writer John tells us that Jesus came into the world “full of grace and truth”. Grace that brings healing and hope to those struggling. Truth that helps us faithfully respond to the needs around us. When Jesus leads us into a life like His, full of grace and truth, then everything can be different.

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About singleness

Granite City Church

About singleness

00:00 / 38:07

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
1 Corinthians 7:1-9

In the world today, we are urged to pursue our own truth. But if “do what feels right to you” is really the best way to live, then why are we such a depressed, isolated, and lonely generation? Pastor Stephen explores the different way that leads to transformational life in Christ.

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Flourishing: a better story

Granite City Church

Flourishing: a better story

00:00 / 48:33

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Ephesians 4:17-24

God has given us a beautiful story of what intimacy and human flourishing can look like. Sadly, we’ve missed the beauty of that story. We want to tell that story and see how compelling it can be.

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But what about…

Granite City Church

But what about...

00:00 / 47:19

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 20: 24-29

What about those things in the Bible that are stumbling blocks for those who are looking for the truth? Is there a way that modern, educated people can reconcile faith in the Bible with all of its content?

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Jesus, the Living Word

Granite City Church

Jesus, the Living Word

00:00 / 37:00

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 1:1-14

God chose Jesus as the holy messenger by which we come to know God completely. The nature of Jesus as Living Word reveals how we can be restored and live a life fully in Christ.

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Is the Bible authoritative?

Granite City Church

Is the Bible authoritative?

00:00 / 39:30

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
James 1:19-25

Where does the Bible’s authority come from? Our Bible is the inspired word of God, a perfect revelation that gives us, as Christians, freedom.

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Is the Bible accurate?

Granite City Church

Is the Bible accurate?

00:00 / 41:57

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Luke 1:1-4

Can we trust the Bible is an accurate representation of what God wanted us to know? We delve into the subject of how God speaks to us and how we can trust His word.

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Who wrote the Bible?

Granite City Church

Who wrote the Bible?

00:00 / 45:38

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
2 Kings 22:1-20

Who wrote the Bible? Pastor Stephen talks about the Bible’s origins, a beautiful collaboration between the human and divine.

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A book like no other

Granite City Church

A book like no other

00:00 / 50:10

Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
2 Timothy 3:1-17

There is no other book like the Bible. But what influence does it have in our lives, if any? Join us as we begin a new series exploring the timeless, living words of God.

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