Grace Bible Church – Winchester, Kentucky

Grace Bible Church

Passion for God, Compassion for People

Grace Bible Church exists to serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, in our community and to help lead people to salvation through Jesus Christ.

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One Body in Christ, Made for His Glory

The mission of Grace Bible Church is to win the world to Jesus Christ by maturing every believer to minister for the Lord Almighty. We accomplish this through worship, evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, and various ministries.

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  • Pastor’s Corner April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday I Corinthians 15:55-57: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” What is the most important proof that Jesus was the Messiah? We can say that He fulfilled all the prophesies that the Bible said the one who comes and fulfills all these prophesies He is the Messiah. John the Baptist, who was the last great prophet of the Old Testament, said of Jesus that He was the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. Jesus proved He was the Messiah because no man could do the miracles that He did. But the one thing that separates Jesus and says that He was the Messiah was the fact that He overcame death. I once heard of a father who had lost his wife and after the funeral, he along with his little daughter were riding back to their home and the dad was trying to explain to his little girl the loss of her mother. About that time a bee had gotten into the car and the little girl was frightened, the Dad reached up took the bee in his hand, and the bee stung him. The Dad showed his little daughter the bee and said that the bee could no longer hurt her because the stinger had been taken out. Death has lost its sting because we are to look way beyond death. It is a doorway that opens up to vast regions of eternity. It starts us down not the hallway of time but of eternity. Now, do I like going through that door or do I like it when those I love enter that door? No, I don’t. Because it looks like the grave has won, but “Oh grave where is thy victory?” Many people have been successful as a businessman or politician, but even Presidents have died in office. Death is an awful monster. But you see we celebrate Easter today because Christ has been down that road, and He went down that road for me and you. He tells us I’m your shepherd and remember He says, “remember I not only lead you through life but I will lead you through the deep waters of death and I will bring you into eternity.” So, like a little child I’m afraid but I will put my hand into His nailed scared hands and He will lead me to the other side. O Grave where is your victory! The sting of death is sin. You see sin has the real stinger and that is the law. You see the law is the mirror that shows us who we really are. But thanks be to God who gives us the Victory, and why because we are smart and cleaver and are overcomers. No, but because our Lord Jesus Christ that gives us the victory. Revelation 12:11 speaking of the tribulation saints it says, “they overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb and that is the only way any of us will overcome.” The Bible tells us in I Corinthians 5:8 that when we are absent from this body, we will be present with the Lord. So, the first person you will see when you walk through death door is your Lord Jesus. Jesus also said in John 14, “that where He was there, we would be also.” The Apostle Paul said “to die is gain” and he even went on to say that he was having a hard time deciding which would be better, to stay or to go on to Heaven, which would be far better. Pastor Lee Cruse there are times that I get homesick for Heaven, you see that is where my Dad and Mom and Grandparents are. I have said “that I know more people in Heaven now than those upon this earth.” But most of all that is where my Lord Jesus is.
    Easter Sunday
    I Corinthians 15:55-57: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives… Read more: Easter Sunday
  • John 19:17 And He, bearing His Cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, Just suppose that you have done something very wrong and you have been caught. You know what you did, that you are guilty, and the judge gets ready to pronounce judgment. He tells you that because of your crime you will be executed by injection. All of sudden your father who has loved you since you came into the world, and you love Him, you know he has been a good father, steps forward and asks the judge if someone could take your place, and the judge says yes. Your loving father takes your place. How would you feel for the rest of your life? My friend, as crazy as this made-up example is, that is exactly what Jesus did for me and you. The verse before us says “He bearing His Cross went out to a place called the Place of the skull”. But you see that is not exactly right for My Lord was not bearing His Cross, He was bearing my Cross. Every time I see a Cross, I am reminded that Jesus went to the Cross in my place. The pain and suffering that He endured was meant for me. If there was ever anyone who understood and had a love for what Jesus accomplished on the Cross it was the Apostle Paul. He said this in 1 Corinthians 1:7 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the Cross of Christ should be made of no effect.” Paul said in Galatians 6:4 But God forbid that I should boast except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Paul said in I Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I wonder today if the Apostles Paul and Peter were to walk into many churches today who didn’t want to offend anyone so they took down their Crosses in their churches, what would the Apostles say? We wear the Cross today as a piece of Jewelry and that is good, but in the day of our Lord the Cross was repulsive. Today when we realize what the Cross stands for, and we realize that it not only stands for when our Lord sacrificed Himself on the Cross, but He also admonished each one of us to “take up our Cross and follow Him.” To follow His example of dying to self. The opportunities come to take up our Cross for each one of us. When we are with our friends and the conversation open’s up and the Holy spirit says say something, do you at that time take up your Cross, or do you walk away defeated because you know you should have said something? Pastor Lee Cruse as we live in these last days, I believe that the Cross is more important than ever before. So, what does your Cross look like? On one side it may look pretty ugly but on the other side our Lord is there telling you “Well done my good and faithful servant enter into the joy of the Lord”.
    What Does The Cross Mean To You?
    John 19:17: “And He, bearing His Cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha,“ Just suppose that you have done something very wrong and you have been caught.… Read more: What Does The Cross Mean To You?
  • I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. Without a doubt, Heaven will hold the greatest blessing that anyone can even imagine! In fact, the Bible tell us in I Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." So, Heaven will in no way be a disappointment. Many times, someone will ask if there will be disappointments and I believe that there will be. The Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 3 tells us that the Lord will judge our works and they will be tested by fire. Our works will be of six building materials and if they are not the right kind that honors the Lord, they will be burnt up, but the person will be saved. I believe that there will be a disappointment but it will especially be that way when we realize how loving and kind our Lord is and we didn’t give Him our all. Will we see the Great White Thrown of Judgment of those who have never come to Christ? I am not sure, but can you imagine if we do see those who did not come to Christ and we know that we had an opportunity to tell them about the Lord but we didn’t? I have always felt there are four things that we as a Christian must habitually practice to live the Christian life the way the Lord wants us to. We must have a regular time of Bible study, then an active prayer life, and be involved in a Bible believing church. Finally, I believe in our day and time the most neglected thing is sharing our faith with others. I think that part of the reason is political correctness that has made us afraid to speak up. Believe me, I know when the Holy Spirit is telling me to speak up. Most of us will talk about our Lord so people won’t think we don’t believe, but any good salesman knows there comes a time he or she must close the sale, there comes a time when the Lord wants us to give the person an opportunity to give their life to Christ. That is probably the hardest part, or we think it is when we give that person the chance to give their life to Christ. The Scripture before us tells us that we should be ready to give an answer. The question is why would anyone ask? I believe when we live lives that we are walking the way the Lord would have us to, people will see a difference in us and the rest of the world, and they will want to know why, Pastor Lee Cruse Many times someone that knows they have given their life to the Lord will come and ask what should they do. I believe that Acts 1:8 is the answer. The Lord tells us that when we walk with in the Spirit with the Lord, we become witness for Him.
    Witness for Him
    I Peter 3:15: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.“ Without a doubt, Heaven will… Read more: Witness for Him

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