February 9, 2023
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: articles, eNews, Grace eNews, joy, holiness, Holy
Pastor Oliver meditates on the grace that has been granted to us to be in the presence of a holy God. We may not always feel this way, but the reality of this truth grounds us and changes the way we live....
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October 20, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: discipleship, sermon, Grace eNews
Reflection is an important part of learning, but how can we do so for the sermon? Pastor Oliver shares a simple strategy to help us reflect on sermons and Bible studies, both individually and with others. ...
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August 19, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Weekly Worship , Weekly Worship
| Tags: Genesis, faithfulness, perseverance, articles, eNews, Grace eNews
As the Generations of Grace series ends, Pastor Oliver leaves us with five encouragements for our lives in the valley. How have you been encouraged to press on through our series in Genesis?...
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August 17, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Ministry
| Tags: gospel partnership
One of our aspirations as a church is to establish gospel partnerships with other churches to fulfill Christ's commission. Pastor Oliver shares with us about this opportunity to partner with ACTS Baptist Church. ...
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May 26, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: grace, articles, eNews, Grace eNews, faithfulness, Genesis
Pastor Oliver explains why the Bible includes lists of genealogies and how they point to God's faithfulness across generations....
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April 14, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: lent, eNews, Grace eNews
Pastor Oliver reflects on Jesus' sacrificial, ransoming death and marvels at what it means for us. ...
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February 24, 2022
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: aspirations, internship, deacons, EQUIP, CG, elders, care groups
Pastor Oliver shares with us why training and sending is important to the church, and how we are doing so at Grace. ...
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December 9, 2021
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: articles, advent, christmas
Pastor Oliver shares his reflections on waiting during the Christmas season, and encourages us to wait well. Waiting grows our patience, cultivates our desires, and strengthens our heart.
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October 14, 2021
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: Grace eNews, discipleship
Pastor Oliver encourages us to consider how we can disciple in the local church. It may sound daunting at first, but discipling is simply doing spiritual good to others and Pastor Oliver also shares some simple ways that we can do it.
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December 5, 2013
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: discipleship
When we make disciples, we call Christians to respond to God’s grace by following King Jesus - you are to act in response to grace with a life of following Jesus Christ. Today, we continue our biblical reflections on discipleship and disciple-making by examining Mark 1:1-15 where we learn what marks a disciple....
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November 7, 2013
by Oliver Chia
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Articles
| Tags: mark, discipleship
The vision for Grace Baptist Church is for us to be a disciple-making church that transforms lives with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. However, what is disciple-making? Or a better question, what exactly is a disciple?...
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November 2, 2013
by Oliver Chia
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Category:
Events
| Tags: conference, care groups, discipleship, community
Pastor Oliver encouraged GBC care group leaders to attend the Equip Conference hosted by Adam Road Presbyterian Church featuring Dr. Paul Tripp...
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October 5, 2013
by Oliver Chia
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Book reviews
| Tags: community
Pastor Oliver’s review of a book for those in the church who want to grow in the
understanding of what biblical fellowship looks like in practice....
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