Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio

Genesis 1:26-28 - Speaker: David Pimentel - Christians believe that both men and women are made in the image of God, both men and women have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and both men and women who are redeemed through Christ will receive the inheritance of the First-Born Son of God.

Matthew 19:3 - Speaker: Joe Skinner - This week we take a more in depth look to understand how Jesus expands our understanding of family, and how he prepares the disciples to understand how those who are single will be included in the blessing of God, and how singleness is to be used as a tool to serve on God’s mission.

- Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - This foundational class goes through Biblical teaching on prayer and practical helps for prayer.

- Speaker: Will Galkin - We are concluding a series that we have been calling “Our Rhythms.” When we talk about the rhythms of Gospel Grace Church, we are talking about the ordinary but essential practices that we devote ourselves to as a church on the path of following Jesus. In review, the five rhythms are the following: Gather in Worship, Grow in Community, Learn in Studies, Serve on Teams, and Live on Mission. Here is a sentence definition of Live on Mission: Leveraging all that you are and all that you have for the mission of God. When we read the rhythms in one sitting, we can see from a linear perspective that Live on Mission is the crescendo of the entire set of rhythms. However, the rhythms should also be viewed more like an Orchestra. For example, mission living should result in greater worship, and the desire to worship should drive mission. There is a “weave” in our Rhythms that produces a beautiful tapestry of Christian discipleship.

- Speaker: Bill Kelly - How to answer people who challenge the logical, scientific and historical accuracy and believability of the Bible.

- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - In this class, we will look at how the New Covenant sheds light on Singleness making those who are single full participants in the covenant blessings.

2 Timothy 2:1-13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - As Paul neared the end of his life, he developed an exit strategy. He was going to pass on the faith to the next generation. He was going to finish his lap and pass the baton to Timothy. But he knew that his young protégé needed some leadership development. So, in our text this weekend, we’ll look at the timeless wisdom Paul offers for the growth of spiritual leaders. May the Lord help us embrace our responsibility, leaning into his grace, so that his name and his word is passed on from generation to generation.

2 Timothy 1:8-18 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The book of 2 Timothy is about perseverance in the Gospel. As he nears death, Paul wants to encourage Timothy to carry on the torch of truth. But the task of gospel-centered living is not easy. Quite frankly, there are times in our Christian journey where quitting seems like a viable option. So, in our passage this week, Paul encourages us to be unashamed of the gospel, remembering its beauty and fulfilling our duty. May the Lord strengthen our hearts to live for him and share his truth.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - No spiritual practice is more important than the regular intake of God’s Word. But, far too often, this crucial task is one of the most difficult for Christians to keep up with. The Bible's sheer size or complexity can seem overwhelming. Sometimes, it's hard to see the impact of reading, and it can feel boring, pointless, or even fruitless. Yet, God's Word never fails in its purpose (Isa. 55:11). He is always working in and through our daily, faithful, and consistent pursuit of Him. In this study, we'll explore why the Bible might intimidate us and what we help us overcome these challenges. We'll delve into what the Bible truly is and provide practical steps to make reading it a transformative part of your daily life.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Speaker: Isaiah Maynard - Today’s question brings up quite a few issues related to it, such as love, romance, morality and immorality, even brokenness related to sexual desires. As we talk about these things, I really want us to see that there is one thing that can hold them all together and that is the glory of God. Viewing these issues as a means to see the glory of God helps us make sense of a biblical Sexual Ethic. A question like this could be answered with a list of do’s and don’ts but it would miss the heart behind it. The heart behind it ultimately belongs to God, and it is my hope that we instead come away from this brief time with a deeper longing for what God offers us in Christ. So the objective for today is for us to see and understand how God is glorified through our sexual morality.

- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - In this lesson we will look at the various reasons why studying a theology of singleness is necessary for our context, and we will do a brief overview of historical opinions towards singleness.

- Speaker: Jake Larkin - An overview of some of the intellectual, emotional, and relational difficulties with the doctrine of Hell.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this lesson we will look at the essence of the gospel and the confidence a true believer can have in the saving work of God.

2 Timothy 1:1-7 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the last days of his life, from a prison cell, Paul writes to Timothy with some final words of spiritual encouragement. He wants his friend and protégé to persevere in the gospel. So, Paul reminds Timothy of his genuine faith and exhorts him to flourish in God’s work by remaining grounded in the gifts of the Spirit, firm in God’s calling on his life. May the Lord strengthen our hearts to persevere in gospel living as well as we study 2 Timothy 1:1-7 together.

1 Timothy 6:11-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Living for Christ in a broken world, standing for Christ in a dysfunctional church, speaking of Christ when ears seem to be tuned elsewhere, is a difficult task. Quite frankly, it’s not for the faint of heart. Spiritual warfare is real and dangerous, and there are casualties along the way. So, if we are going to make it, we need to realize that though our task is great, our God is greater! In the closing words of 1 Timothy, Paul reminds his protégé of what he needs to do, but he also reminds him that he’s not alone. May the Lord help us press on with his power in his presence.

1 Peter 4:7-11 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - We are back in our 5 part series on the Rhythms of Gospel Grace Church. These are the ordinary, but essential practices that we as a church devote ourselves to, on the path of following Jesus. Some might call it a discipleship pathway or steps to growing in grace. We call them our rhythms. Our hope is that as we work through these practices this year they will help you locate where you are in your journey of faith and discover what next steps God has for you as you seek to grow in Him. We have worked through “Gather in Worship, Grow in Community, Learn in Studies” and tomorrow we will look at “Serve on Teams.”

Psalm 90 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - We come face-to-face with our own mortality at different points in life. Whether it's at the graveside of a loved one, at a college graduation, or at the wedding of a child, there are moments when we are confronted by one simple fact: life is passing away. In Psalm 90, Moses helps us wrestle with the reality of our mortality. He then looks to God as his "dwelling place" and as the Eternal One to help us consider how we should depend on him.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman -

1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Ephesians 5:17-25, Paul gives the church instructions on elders. He answers questions like, “How should elders be paid? How should elders be held accountable?” and “How should elders be appointed to service?” These are very important and practical insights for the life of a healthy church. We need to understand proper remuneration, how to handle accusations, and what to look for in ordination. So may the Lord guide us as we seek to follow his blueprint for his church.

Ephesians 4:7-16 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - What is Christ's heart towards his sheep? What does Christ do to care for his sheep today? What role does community play in Christ's care for his people? How do we participate in the building up of His body, the church? This week we will explore answers to these questions as we look at the third part of our series on the Rhythms of Gospel Grace - Learn in Studies