Grace Life Media Library

June 29, 2025

The Gospels in Full Color

The Law

New Covenant

Grace

Biblical Interpretation

Old Covenanat

Come to Me: The Impossible Made Possible Through Christ

This sermon unpacks the impossible commands of Jesus—not as goals to strive toward but as exposures of human insufficiency meant to drive us to His sufficiency. At the heart of the gospel is not what we do for God, but what He has done for us, inviting us to rest, not strive, and to receive, not achieve.

Grace, Law, Rest, Childlike Faith, Love of God, Jesus' Invitation, Spiritual Dependency, Righteousness, Identity in Christ, Finished Work

June 22, 2025

Playlist: truths to play in life's hard moments

Love

The Law

Rest

Religion vs Relationship

Trust

Joy, Hope, and Love in Every Season

This message encourages believers to rest in their God-given identity as righteous, at peace, and favored by God—not because of their performance but because of Christ’s finished work. Even in suffering, God's presence within brings enduring joy, unwavering hope, and unshakable love.

Justified, Grace, Peace, Endurance, Proven Character, Hope, Father's Day, Identity in Christ, Love, Righteousness, Suffering, Holy Spirit, Eternal Security, Dependence, Joy

Tim Boswell

June 15, 2025

Playlist: truths to play in life's hard moments

Eternal Security

Grace

Identity

Righteousness

Suffering

Righteous. At Peace. In Grace.

This message proclaims the unshakable truth that through faith in Christ, believers are made righteous, enjoy lasting peace with God, and stand forever in His limitless grace. Anchored in Romans 5, it invites us to stop striving, embrace our God-given identity, and live confidently from God's unchanging favor, no matter what life throws our way.

Grace, Righteousness, Peace with God, Identity in Christ, Favor, New Creation, Romans 5, Unshakable Truth, Emotional Health, Access to God, Finished Work of Christ, Spiritual Stability, Truth over Lies, Freedom from Performance.

Tim Boswell

June 8, 2025

Righteousness

Peace

Grace

Identity

Renewing the Mind

Set Free: Living the Truth That Changes Everything

This message calls believers to live in the freedom Christ has already provided by setting their minds on the truth—not their feelings, circumstances, or culture. True freedom is not found in creating our own truth, but in trusting the One who is the Truth—Jesus, who has made us righteous, forgiven, accepted, and deeply loved.

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June 1, 2025

Identity

Faith

Truth

Goodness of God

Renewing the Mind

The Battle Belongs to the Lord

This message unpacks the battle believers face in their minds—where thoughts, emotions, and beliefs collide. Rather than being condemned by intrusive or negative thoughts, we are invited to set our minds on truth, not being led by feelings, and trusting God’s finished work. The ultimate encouragement is that the battle belongs to the Lord, and our freedom comes not from managing thoughts, but from renewing our thinking with the truth of who we are in Christ.

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May 11, 2025

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The Power of God's Goodness

This message proclaims the transformative power of knowing and trusting the goodness of God, which leads to real freedom from the lies of legalism and performance-based religion. By setting our minds on truth and renewing our thoughts with God’s character, we experience healing for our emotions and the joy of resting in our identity as complete, loved, and made new in Christ.

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May 25, 2025

Playlist: truths to play in life's hard moments

Freedom

Grace

Fellowship

Hope

Rest

God Is Our Refuge and River

This message draws deeply from Psalm 46 to assure believers that, despite overwhelming circumstances and internal chaos, God is both their refuge and river—a source of strength, peace, and joy. Through truth-based thinking and the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are empowered to cease striving and live securely in God's unwavering commitment to us.

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Tim Boswell

May 18, 2025

Eternal Security

Identity

Rest

Thoughts

Peace

Setting Your Mind for Freedom

We often think of the Christian life as us chasing after God, but the truth of the gospel is that He is pursuing us—His goodness and mercy are following us every day. This message explores the battlefield of the mind, where intrusive thoughts, deception, and distraction seek to steal our peace. Yet God's Word invites us to actively set our minds on truth, allowing His Spirit to renew our thinking and lead us into lasting freedom through the finished work of Christ.

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April 27, 2025

The Christian life is not an escape from reality but an invitation to live fully in both the physical and spiritual worlds—experiencing pain, fear, and sorrow as human beings while simultaneously drawing from the divine life of Christ within. Through the indwelling Spirit, we are empowered to engage the brokenness of this world with honesty and hope, living as clay vessels filled with the treasure of God’s presence and reflecting His strength in our weakness.

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Living with Both Feet in Both Worlds

Sundays at GLF

Humanity, Fear, Spiritual Life, Identity, Union with Christ

Frank Friedmann

April 6, 2025

God reveals Himself through His names—Elohim, Yahweh, and Adonai—not just to display His power, but to show us His personal, intimate, and covenant-keeping nature. From Genesis to the cross and into our own lives, He is both mighty and merciful, fully able and deeply committed to keeping every promise He’s made to us in love.

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What's in a Name

Sundays at GLF

God’s Names, Yahweh, Elohim, Adonai, Identity, Covenant

Frank Friedmann

March 30, 2025

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The Unshakable Hope

In this powerful conclusion to our Colossians series, we’re reminded that the Christian life is not about adding to Jesus but trusting fully in His finished work—Christ in us, the hope of glory. We grow not by striving, but by resting in who we are: holy, blameless, and beyond reproach. Watch now and be encouraged by the truth that Jesus really is our everything.

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March 23, 2025

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Children, Parents, and the Heart of Obedience

In this section, Paul shows how knowing we’re fully loved and valued by God transforms our family and workplace relationships. Whether as children, parents, employees, or bosses, we’re free to serve one another “from the heart,” confident that Christ is our ultimate example and source of love.

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March 16, 2025

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God’s Design for Marriage

This week we explore how Christ’s love transforms our homes as Pastor Tim shares God’s plan for husbands and wives. Embrace the freedom of mutual respect and sacrificial love, reflecting the beauty of His grace in every family relationship.

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March 9, 2025

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Gratitude in All Things

Because Christ dwells in us, we can let His peace rule our hearts and allow His word to reshape our attitudes and actions. Out of this fullness, we live with gratitude, doing everything in His name as a grateful expression of His grace.

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March 2, 2025

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Love as You Are Loved

In this message, we see how God’s unconditional love and forgiveness empower us to love and forgive others. Because He has canceled our sins and fully values us through Christ’s finished work, we no longer live in shame, guilt, or attempts to earn His favor. Instead, trusting in His love frees us to share that same love with those around us, demonstrating the very heart of the gospel. As God’s beloved children, we put on this new clothing—His compassion, kindness, humility, and patience—knowing our relationships flourish only when they flow from His life and love within us.

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February 23, 2025

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Forgive and Love

Because God has fully forgiven us in Christ and declared our infinite worth, we are free to release grudges and choose love as the unifying bond among us. Our complete forgiveness in Christ empowers us to forgive others and live in genuine, grace-filled relationships.

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February 16, 2025

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Forgive as You Are Forgiven

Because Jesus has forgiven us completely and forever, we can freely forgive others in the same way. Our new identity in Christ—securely loved, fully accepted—empowers us to release grudges, bear with one another, and choose genuine love.

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February 9, 2025

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The Wardrobe of the Redeemed

Because God has already placed compassion, kindness, humility, and patience within us through Christ, we can now “put on” these qualities in daily life. As we embrace our true identity—completely forgiven and deeply loved—we find freedom to extend the same grace and love toward others.

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February 2, 2025

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Living as the Chosen, Holy, and Loved

Because believers are chosen, holy, and loved by God, we can put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Resting in our secure identity in Christ replaces striving, empowers us to love others genuinely, and reflects the unity He designed us to enjoy.

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January 26, 2025

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Embracing Our New Identity

Since believers have died with Christ, they no longer need to reform or fix an “old self”—they are already a brand-new creation. Freed from past identities and empowered by the Spirit, Christians can put aside the old ways and live out of the new life hidden with Christ in God.

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January 12, 2025

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Seated, Secure, and Set on Things Above

Since believers have been raised and seated with Christ, they no longer rely on religious or earthly means to secure life, acceptance, or approval. Real freedom and transformation come by trusting the finished work of Jesus, recognizing that the old self has died and our true life is now hidden in Christ.

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January 5, 2025

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Captivated by Christ

In this section, Paul warns the Colossians against being taken captive by religious or mystical practices that distract from the finished work of Christ. True freedom isn’t found in visions, angelic worship, or “do not touch” rules, but in holding fast to Jesus, the head who has already made us complete in Him.

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December 29, 2024

2024

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Don’t Miss the Messiah for the Method

In this message, we see Paul remind the Colossian church (and us) that true freedom isn’t found in following religious rules or judging one another’s external practices. Instead, we’re free to live from a genuine relationship with Christ, who is the reality and substance behind all traditions and observances.

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