Grace City NOT Sin City!

Main message: God's grace is continually at work in the city/valley, transforming places written off as "sin city," and the movement of that grace and the church's fruit are ultimately not about us. Spiritual life centers on God's work, not on personal credit.

Key points:

• Pastor keeps a picture labeled "grace city" reminding him that God's grace is new every morning.
• The local area may be seen by some as "sin city," but it's a place where God's grace can move powerfully as people respond in faith.
• God has done remarkable work in the valley through various churches, including plants and encouragement from Central.
• The emphasis should not be on us or our accomplishments; spiritual life and growth are ultimately about God, not self.

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