The Spirit of the Pharisee

In our current series, we’ve been uncovering religious spirits that subtly infiltrate the church — not always in obvious or dramatic ways, but often in ways that feel spiritual, respectable, and even justified. This week, we addressed one of the most deceptive of them all: the spirit of the Pharisee.

This spirit is dangerous because it doesn’t look rebellious. It looks religious. It looks committed, structured, and even scripturally sound. The Pharisees in Jesus’ day knew Scripture better than anyone. They were disciplined, knowledgeable, highly respected — and yet Jesus confronted them more than He confronted sinners. Why? Because they had mastered the appearance of holiness while completely missing the heart of God.

The spirit of the Pharisee elevates image over intimacy. It is more concerned with looking right than being right with God. It can quote verses, lead worship, serve in ministry — and still lack compassion, humility, and love. It polishes the outside while the inside grows dry. Jesus described it as being like a whitewashed tomb — outwardly beautiful, inwardly lifeless. Religious appearance with no spiritual heartbeat.

One of the clearest signs this spirit is at work is when people become more critical than compassionate. When conviction turns into comparison. When holiness becomes performance instead of transformation. When it’s easier to spot someone else’s flaws than to allow God to deal with our own. Over time, the spirit of the Pharisee will cause a person to defend tradition but resist transformation, speak truth without love, and value being impressive more than being surrendered.

The tragedy of this spirit is that it convinces people they are close to God — while their heart is drifting from Him. It replaces relationship with routine. It replaces fire with form. And it kills revival before it even starts. Not through scandal or obvious sin — but through pride, judgment, and spiritual coldness dressed up as maturity.

The answer is not trying harder to appear spiritual. It’s allowing God to soften the heart again. To return to true humility. To lay down the need to be seen or validated and simply desire Jesus more than reputation. God is not moved by polished words or religious performance — He is moved by authenticity, brokenness, and surrendered hearts.

Let’s be a church known not just for what we know — but for how deeply we walk with Jesus. Not just for order — but for love. Not just for structure — but for spiritual life. Let’s guard our hearts from becoming people who look righteous on the outside but have no hunger on the inside.

True holiness doesn’t make us harder — it makes us more like Jesus.

In grace and truth,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
“Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ”

The Spirit of Leviathan

This week we continued our Exposing Religious Spirits series by tackling one of the most subtle yet destructive spirits mentioned in Scripture — The Spirit of Leviathan. It is a twisting, prideful spirit that distorts truth, divides relationships, and seeks to choke out the move of God through confusion, miscommunication, and spiritual suffocation.

While Jezebel attacks through manipulation and control, Leviathan attacks through distortion and division — especially in communication, unity, and understanding between believers, pastors, spouses, and even entire churches.

1. What Is the Spirit of Leviathan?

The Bible describes Leviathan in Job 41 as a powerful, untamable sea serpent — fierce, proud, and impossible to reason with. It is also mentioned in Psalm 74:14 and Isaiah 27:1, where it is directly connected to spiritual warfare.

This spirit is a master of twisting words, sowing misunderstanding, and creating offense. It feeds on pride and operates especially in environments where unity is under attack.

2. How Leviathan Operates Today

Here are some common symptoms of this spirit at work:

• Twisted conversations — “That’s not what I said!”… “That’s not what I meant!”

• Offense born out of misunderstanding — small comments become major fractures

• Gossip & misinterpretation — words repeated out of context

• Strained communication between spouses, leaders, and churches

• Pride, defensiveness, and refusal to humble down

• Feeling spiritually “choked” or unable to breathe — loss of clarity or peace

Leviathan’s goal is to destroy unity, break trust, twist truth, and suffocate spiritual momentum.

3. The Root Is Pride — The Entry Point Is Offense

The Bible describes Leviathan as the king over all the children of pride (Job 41:34). Pride opens the door. So does hidden offense, secret resentment, or unspoken misunderstandings.

This is why healthy communication, humility, and early reconciliation are essential to protecting homes and churches from this spirit.

4. How to Defeat the Spirit of Leviathan

Leviathan cannot be debated with — it must be defeated spiritually.
Here’s how we overcome it:

• Humility breaks its power. Pride feeds Leviathan; humility starves it.

• Clarity and direct communication close the door. No more assuming — ask, confirm, clarify.

• Repent quickly of offense or secret judgment. Don’t let bitterness ferment.

• Pray for the Spirit of Truth and Peace to guard your heart and relationships.

• Cover your leaders, church, marriage, and ministries in prayer daily.

Isaiah 27:1 declares that God Himself will “punish Leviathan… and slay the dragon.” This battle is not won by intellect or emotion — but by the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and a posture of humility.

Closing Thoughts: Protect the Unity, Guard the Flow

The Spirit of Leviathan is after one thing — the flow of God’s Spirit, unity, and breakthrough in your life and church.

But we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices. We refuse to allow pride, assumption, or misunderstanding to create division. We choose humility over pride, clarity over assumption, unity over confusion, and the Holy Spirit over every counterfeit.

I encourage you this week — before reacting, pause. Before assuming, clarify. Before accusing, pray.
This is how we guard the atmosphere for revival.

We are a house of unity. And where unity is — God commands the blessing.

With spiritual clarity and authority,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

The Spirit of Jezebel

This week we continued our series “Exposing Religious Spirits” by confronting one of the most dangerous and manipulative influences that can operate within the church—the Spirit of Jezebel. While the name comes from the infamous Queen Jezebel in Scripture, this spirit is not limited to gender or time. It is a demonic influence that seeks to manipulate, control, and silence the prophetic voice of God’s people.

1. The Jezebel Spirit in Scripture

Our main text came from 1 Kings 21:5–16 and Revelation 2:20, where the same spirit that once worked through Queen Jezebel in Israel is later rebuked by Jesus in the church of Thyatira.

Jezebel was married to King Ahab, but she was the one who truly controlled the throne. She used manipulation, deceit, and intimidation to advance her agenda. She silenced prophets, corrupted worship, and turned hearts away from God.

In Revelation 2:20, Jesus says:
“Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.”

This shows us that the spirit of Jezebel is not just ancient—it’s active. It infiltrates churches, relationships, and leadership structures to weaken spiritual authority and disrupt unity.

2. The Nature of the Jezebel Spirit

The spirit of Jezebel thrives wherever pride, insecurity, and ambition are left unchecked. It is not about gender—it is about control. This spirit will attach itself to anyone who allows bitterness or offense to open the door.

Here’s how it often operates:

• Manipulation: Using charm, flattery, or emotional pressure to control others.

• Intimidation: Silencing spiritual authority or prophetic voices through fear or false accusation.

• Division: Turning people against one another, especially leadership, through gossip or subtle suggestion.

• Deception: Presenting false spirituality or “new revelation” that draws attention to self instead of God.

Jezebel’s goal is always to gain influence and undermine authority so that the true move of the Spirit is hindered.

3. How the Jezebel Spirit Attacks the Prophetic

The Jezebel spirit has always sought to destroy prophetic voices. In the Old Testament, Jezebel killed God’s prophets (1 Kings 18:4). In the New Testament, she corrupted prophetic authority in the church.

Why? Because the prophetic voice exposes lies, confronts sin, and calls people back to truth. When the enemy wants to silence revival, he attacks the prophetic.

This spirit often brings confusion, emotional exhaustion, and fear into those who carry prophetic callings. It will try to make leaders second-guess themselves and believers doubt their discernment.

But we must remember: God’s authority cannot be manipulated. His Word cannot be silenced.

4. Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel

You cannot cast out what you continue to tolerate. In Revelation 2:20, Jesus rebuked the church of Thyatira not for being deceived, but for tolerating Jezebel.

Defeating this spirit requires courage, discernment, and humility:

• Repent of any agreement with control or manipulation. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where pride, fear, or offense may have opened a door.

• Refuse to entertain gossip or slander. Jezebel thrives on divided loyalties.

• Honor spiritual authority. Jezebel’s rebellion feeds on dishonor. Submission to godly leadership breaks her influence.

• Pray for discernment. Ask God to sharpen your spiritual senses to recognize manipulation and control.

• Walk in purity and truth. Jezebel’s influence can’t stand in a heart fully surrendered to Jesus.

When we stand firm in the truth and walk in the Spirit, the Jezebel spirit loses its grip.

5. A Church That Cannot Be Controlled

The Church that is filled with the Holy Spirit, rooted in truth, and walking in unity is unstoppable. The spirit of Jezebel cannot thrive where there is transparency, humility, and spiritual authority under submission to Christ.

Now is the time for believers to rise up with spiritual discernment, refuse manipulation, and boldly proclaim God’s truth with love and confidence.

Closing Thoughts: Choose Freedom Over Control

The spirit of Jezebel may look powerful, but it is no match for the authority of Jesus Christ.

This week, pray that God would expose every area where control or fear has tried to influence your life. Ask Him to fill you with boldness, discernment, and humility so you can walk in freedom.

When the Jezebel spirit tries to silence God’s people, we respond with faith, truth, and the fire of the Holy Spirit.

We are not a church that tolerates manipulation—we are a church that walks in truth, unity, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

With truth and authority,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

The Spirit of Absalom

This past Sunday we continued our series “Exposing Religious Spirits” by addressing one of the most dangerous and divisive influences that can creep into the life of a church—the Spirit of Absalom. While the spirit of religion wears a mask of self-righteousness, the spirit of Absalom is far more deceptive. It works in whispers, builds alliances in the shadows, and seeks to undermine God-given authority for the sake of ambition and personal influence.

1. Who Was Absalom?

Absalom was the son of King David, and Scripture tells us he was admired for his charm, appearance, and ability to connect with people. But beneath that charisma was rebellion, pride, and bitterness. In 2 Samuel 15:1–6, we see Absalom standing at the city gate, intercepting those who came to the king, and subtly turning their hearts toward himself.

He didn’t confront his father directly at first; instead, he worked behind the scenes, sowing seeds of discontent and drawing people away from David’s leadership. Eventually, that spirit led to open rebellion and a civil war that nearly destroyed Israel.

2. How the Spirit of Absalom Operates Today

The same manipulative and divisive spirit is still at work in the Church today. It often looks like this:

• Whispering criticism against leadership instead of addressing concerns biblically.

• Forming cliques or alliances to gain influence or control.

• Offering “better” counsel than leadership to draw loyalty.

• Operating in offense or bitterness instead of seeking reconciliation.

This spirit doesn’t start with outright rebellion—it begins with subtle dissatisfaction, unhealed wounds, or unchecked ambition. If left unaddressed, it can fracture relationships, drain momentum, and bring confusion into the Body of Christ.

3. Recognizing and Resisting the Spirit of Absalom

How do we guard against this in our own lives and in the church?

• Guard your heart against offense. Offense is often the seed that gives the spirit of Absalom ground to operate. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

• Walk in humility. True spiritual authority is not about grabbing influence but serving faithfully. Philippians 2:3 tells us to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”

• Stay submitted to God’s order. Hebrews 13:17 reminds us that spiritual leaders are given to watch over our souls. Submission isn’t blind loyalty—it’s trusting that God works through His established authority.

• Be quick to reconcile. Don’t allow bitterness to take root. Matthew 18 gives us clear instruction to address conflict directly and biblically, not through gossip or manipulation.

4. The Call to Unity and Honor

The opposite of the Absalom spirit is the spirit of unity, humility, and honor. Psalm 133 says that when God’s people dwell together in unity, His blessing flows. The enemy knows this, which is why he works so hard to sow division through spirits like Absalom.

Our calling as the Church is to be a place of healing, trust, and honor—where authority is respected, where grievances are dealt with openly and lovingly, and where Jesus remains the true Head.

Closing Thoughts: Choose Relationship Over Rebellion

The spirit of Absalom thrives in the shadows of bitterness, pride, and offense. But the Spirit of Christ thrives in love, forgiveness, and humility.

This week, I encourage you to pray:

• “Lord, reveal any offense or pride in my heart.”

• “Help me walk in humility, honor, and unity.”

• “Let me be a peacemaker, not a divider.”

When we expose and resist the spirit of Absalom, we make room for the Spirit of God to move in freedom and power.

With love and discernment,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

Exposing Religious Sprits: The Sprit of Religion

This past Sunday we began a bold and eye-opening series called “Exposing Religious Spirits,” starting with our first message: The Spirit of Religion. This teaching is vital for the health of the Church because religious spirits are subtle. They don’t always show up as blatant sin or open rebellion. They often hide behind tradition, ritual, or even what looks like spirituality, but their goal is always the same—to divide, manipulate, and draw people away from the freedom and power of Christ.

1. What Is the Spirit of Religion?

The spirit of religion is a counterfeit to true relationship with Jesus. It emphasizes outward appearance over inward transformation. It prioritizes rules over relationship and performance over intimacy with God.

Jesus confronted this spirit repeatedly during His earthly ministry. In Matthew 23:27–28, He said to the Pharisees,
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.”

Religion seeks to control and confine; relationship seeks to transform and free.

2. The Danger of Religious Spirits in the Church

Religious spirits create division and pride. They:

• Promote self-righteousness and comparison.

• Foster gossip, judgment, and a critical spirit.

• Resist the move of the Holy Spirit and spiritual freedom.

• Distract believers from the simplicity of the Gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 warns us of false apostles and deceitful workers, disguising themselves as ministers of righteousness. This is why discernment is crucial—we cannot afford to be unaware of the enemy’s tactics (2 Corinthians 2:11).

3. Signs You’re Dealing With a Religious Spirit

We highlighted several signs from Scripture that reveal this spirit at work:

• Legalism – placing man-made rules over God’s Word.

• Performance-based faith – feeling loved by God only when you “do enough.”

• False humility or pride – drawing attention to your spirituality instead of Christ’s grace.

• Division and manipulation – sowing confusion or private “words” that bypass spiritual authority.

When these behaviors creep into a church or a believer’s life, they choke out the life of the Spirit and replace it with empty ritual.

4. Freedom Comes Through Relationship With Jesus

The antidote to the spirit of religion is simple but powerful: a vibrant, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:1 declares, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”

When we’re rooted in Christ’s love and led by the Holy Spirit:

• We value grace over legalism.

• We walk in humility instead of pride.

• We discern truth instead of falling for manipulation.

• We extend forgiveness and unity rather than sowing division.

True revival and transformation happen not through religion but through a personal encounter with Jesus.

5. Our Call as a Church

As a church family, we’re called to guard our hearts and our house against religious spirits. That means:

• We weigh every “word” or teaching against Scripture.

• We embrace accountability and healthy spiritual leadership.

• We pursue unity, humility, and grace above all.

We must be a place where the Spirit of God is welcomed and Jesus is exalted—where people encounter freedom, not bondage; relationship, not religion.

Closing Thoughts: Keep Your Heart Free

This week, I encourage you to examine your own heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any traces of religion that may have crept in—pride, self-righteousness, comparison, or judgment. Invite Him to fill you with His presence and renew your focus on Jesus.

We’re not called to a lifeless ritual; we’re called to an abundant relationship. Let’s be a church that walks in freedom, discernment, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

With truth and grace,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

Get Lit, Light It Up

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14

This week’s message, “Get Lit, Light It Up,” was a reminder that the life of a believer is not meant to blend into the darkness but to shine brightly with the light of Christ. In a culture that often celebrates shadows and confusion, God has called His people to radiate His truth, His love, and His hope everywhere we go.

1. The Source of the Light

We began with the truth that we are not the source of the light—Jesus is. John 8:12 declares, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” When we come into relationship with Him, His light begins to shine in us and through us.

Our role is not to manufacture light, but to reflect it. Just as the moon reflects the sun, we are called to reflect the Son.

2. Getting Lit: Receiving the Flame

Before we can shine, we must first be lit by the fire of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 describes the moment when tongues of fire rested on the believers in the upper room, filling them with boldness and power.

To “get lit” is to be filled with His presence—through prayer, worship, and surrender. Without that daily filling, we risk letting our flame flicker. With it, we become vessels carrying the fire of God into every dark place we encounter.

3. Lighting It Up: Shining in a Dark World

Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

This means that our light isn’t for show—it’s for impact. Every word of kindness, every act of love, every stand for truth becomes a spark that points others to Christ.

Lighting it up looks like:

• Choosing grace when the world expects anger.

• Offering hope when people are overwhelmed by despair.

• Walking in integrity when compromise is easier.

• Boldly sharing the Gospel when silence would be more comfortable.

4. Don’t Hide the Light

One of the greatest temptations we face is to hide our light—to keep quiet about our faith, to stay comfortable instead of being bold. But Jesus said, “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house” (Matthew 5:15).

The world doesn’t need dimmed-down Christians. It needs Spirit-filled believers who will let the fire of God shine unhindered.

Closing Thoughts: Carry the Flame

The call from this week’s message is simple but powerful:

• Get lit by spending time in God’s presence.

• Light it up by living boldly in your faith.

• Shine in such a way that others are drawn, not to you, but to Christ.

You may not realize it, but someone in your family, your workplace, or your community is looking for a light. Don’t hide it—shine it. Get lit, light it up, and watch how God uses you to transform the darkness around you.

With His light,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

“Standing in Grace: Our Firm Foundation”

This past Sunday, we stepped into Part 4 of our God’s Amazing Grace series, and in the first half of the message, we focused on what it truly means to stand in grace.

We’ve talked about how grace saves us, transforms us, and empowers us, but it’s just as important to understand that grace is our secure footing—our foundation in the Christian life. Without it, we can be tossed back into striving, insecurity, and condemnation. With it, we can live with confidence, stability, and peace.

1. Standing in Grace Means Knowing Where You Stand

Romans 5:1–2 says:
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Notice Paul says, “this grace in which we stand.” Grace is not just something we receive once—it’s where we live.

When you stand in grace:

• You know you are fully accepted by God.

• You don’t question whether you belong in His presence.

• You approach life with the confidence that His love and favor are constant.

2. Grace Gives Us Peace With God

Before Christ, we were at odds with God—not because He hated us, but because sin separated us from Him. Grace changed everything.

When we are standing in grace, there is no more striving to earn God’s approval. There’s no spiritual performance review hanging over our heads. Jesus has already secured our place with the Father.

Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Our salvation began with grace, and it continues in grace every single day.

3. Grace Keeps Us From Falling Back Into Works

One of the enemy’s tactics is to push believers back into self-reliance—making us feel like we have to earn God’s blessing or prove our worthiness. But the moment we start measuring ourselves by our own works, we step away from the firm ground of grace and onto the unstable ground of performance-based living.

Galatians 5:4 warns,
“You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.”

This doesn’t mean losing salvation—it means stepping away from grace as your source and going back to relying on yourself. And when you do, peace leaves, joy fades, and condemnation creeps in.

4. Standing in Grace Produces Stability and Joy

When you truly understand your position in grace, you stop riding the spiritual roller coaster of “I’m close to God when I’m good” and “I’m far from God when I’m struggling.”

Grace anchors you in the truth that:

• God’s love is not based on your performance.

• His acceptance doesn’t fluctuate with your good days and bad days.

• Your identity as His child is secure because of Christ’s work, not yours.

And from that place of stability, joy begins to overflow. You no longer serve God out of fear—you serve Him out of love.

Closing Thoughts: Stand Firm in What Christ Has Done

The first half of Part 4 reminded us that grace is not just the starting point of our faith—it is the standing point of our faith.

This week, I want you to ask yourself:

• Am I living on the firm ground of grace or the shifting sand of self-effort?

• Do I approach God with confidence, knowing I am fully accepted in Christ?

• Have I allowed condemnation or performance to steal my peace?

Beloved, you are standing in grace. Don’t be moved from it. Don’t let guilt or fear pull you away from the freedom Christ purchased for you. Rest in it. Live in it. Rejoice in it.

Next week, we’ll continue into the second half of Part 4 as we talk about grace as the fuel for endurance and hope. Until then, keep standing—confident, secure, and unshakable—in God’s amazing grace.

In His grace,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"

God's Amazing Grace

“Grace That Empowers: Living by the Spirit, Not the Flesh”

This Sunday, we continued our journey through the God’s Amazing Grace series with Part 3, and the focus was both liberating and challenging: grace doesn’t just save you—it empowers you to live differently.

Many people think of grace as a one-time experience—the moment they gave their life to Christ. But God’s grace is not just the doorway into salvation; it is the power source for the entire Christian life. It empowers us to live victoriously, walk in freedom, and overcome the pull of the flesh.

1. Grace Isn’t Permission to Sin—It’s Power to Overcome It

Titus 2:11–12 says,
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.”

This is a key truth we often miss: Grace teaches. Grace leads. Grace empowers.

If grace isn’t producing change, it’s likely not being fully received or understood.
God’s grace doesn’t ignore sin—it gives us the power to walk away from it.

2. The Flesh and Spirit Are at War—Grace Tips the Scale

Galatians 5:16 says, “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

The old man—the flesh—is still present in our earthly bodies. But grace, working through the Holy Spirit, gives us the power to crucify the flesh and live from our new nature in Christ.

In other words:

• You don’t fight sin with willpower—you overcome it by walking in the Spirit.

• You don’t try harder to be holy—you trust more deeply in the One who is.

• You don’t earn freedom—you receive it and walk it out by grace.

This is not about perfection—it’s about progress through the power of God.

3. Grace Empowers You to Bear Fruit, Not Just Avoid Sin

So often, we view the Christian life as a list of things to avoid. But grace doesn’t just keep us from sin—it leads us into fruitfulness.

Galatians 5:22–23 describes the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities aren’t achieved by self-effort; they are produced as a result of abiding in grace and staying in step with the Spirit.

The grace-empowered life is marked not by fear or failure, but by freedom and fruit.

4. You’re Not Just Forgiven—You’re Transformed

One of the biggest revelations from Sunday’s message was this:

Grace doesn’t leave you where it found you.

2 Corinthians 3:18 says,
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image… by the Spirit of the Lord.”

God’s grace sees you in your brokenness—but it doesn’t stop there. It lifts you, heals you, and transforms you day by day into the image of Jesus. That’s the amazing part of God’s amazing grace—it makes you new, and then teaches you how to live as the new creation you are.

Closing Thoughts: Lean on Grace, Walk in Power

Grace isn’t soft—it’s strong.
Grace isn’t passive—it’s powerful.
Grace isn’t just pardon—it’s partnership with the Holy Spirit.

This week, stop trying to “do better” in your own strength and start leaning on the grace of God that empowers you to live free, walk holy, and bear fruit.

Ask yourself:

• Am I relying on grace daily, or on my own ability?

• Am I walking in the Spirit, or battling the flesh on my own?

• Am I experiencing grace as a transforming force in my life?

Grace didn’t just save you. It sustains you. It changes you. It empowers you.
That’s the power of God’s Amazing Grace.

With renewed strength,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"