Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio
501 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsGospel Grace Church exists as a church to honor God by making gospel-centered, grace-saturated disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Great Among the Nations
October 22, 2023 08:45 - 39 minutes - 47.5 MBMalachi 1:6-14 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions when it comes to worshipping God? Maybe you read a passage of scripture in the morning simply because that’s your habit, but it’s become dry and boring. Perhaps you show up to church and it’s wearisome; you just try to endure for an hour and a half. I wonder if you’ve ever felt like your singing is even in a slump. Praise songs just don’t make the playlist these days. If you’ve ever strugg...
Where We Came From
October 15, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB- Speaker: Joe Skinner - It's essential in understanding our world today, that we understand how we got to where we are. This class takes a brief, Birdseye view of the historical narrative of sexuality. How christianity has engaged with culture in the past, and how this help us engage with our peers in a meaningful, compassionate way today.
Adoption
October 15, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 35.9 MBRomans 8:15-17 - Speaker: Josh Lankford - Join us as we discuss that aspect of the gospel that describes how God has welcomed neglected and rebellious sinners into his loving family through adoption.
You Are Loved By God
October 15, 2023 08:45 - 44 minutes - 56.8 MBMalachi 1:1-5 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Welcome to the beginning of our new series through the book of Malachi. Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Have you ever questioned whether living for the Lord is really worth it? Have you ever wondered if the way we worship matters? Have you ever struggled with the gap between Christian ideals and the real difficulties of life? If so, then the book of Malachi is for you. This week we’ll see how doubters can be convinced of God’s love. ...
What's the Big Deal Anyway?
October 08, 2023 10:15 - 32 minutes - 34 MB- Speaker: Alex Morrison - Sex and Sexuality have become an integral part of how our culture defines identity. Christians need to understand the biblical framework for sexuality in order to prepare to engage the culture with truth and care for individuals struggling to live out their identity in Christ. The way we practice our sexuality displays where we believe our identity lies.
Propitiation
October 08, 2023 10:15 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBRomans 3:23-26 - Join us as we discuss that aspect of the gospel that describes how God has satisfied his just wrath against sin by lovingly sacrificing Jesus in our place through propitiation.
Empowered Gospel Mission
October 08, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 63.4 MBLuke 24:44-53 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 24 the resurrected Jesus appeared to his disciples and gave them parting words before his ascension. He wanted to provide some guiding lights to give them direction once he was gone. So, he grounded them in the gospel, commissioned them to take it to the nations, and guided them into fruitful living while they awaited his return. Those lessons of old still ring true today for followers of Jesus. Those guiding lights still illuminate the way ...
The Death of Jesus
October 01, 2023 08:45 - 56 minutes - 72.8 MBLuke 23:1-56 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - As Luke’s gospel reaches its climax, we find ourselves at the somber and sacred narrative of the trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus. We approach it in reverence and awe, but, it is not a quiet scene. The text is full of voices and conversations and arguments and mocking. One person is notably quiet, though. In the middle of all of the noise and chaos is Jesus. He only speaks 5 times. The text seems to be more about what happens to Him than what h...
Trials & Testings
September 24, 2023 08:45 - 57 minutes - 70.3 MBLuke 22:39-71 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - After leaving the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus heads to the Mount of Olives to spend time in prayer. He suffers great anguish as he contemplates the cross ahead, and sadly none of the disciples stay awake. The silence of the evening is broken by a clamoring mob with swords and spears led by Judas the betrayer. He sells Jesus into the hands of the Jewish leaders for 30 pieces of silver. The disciples scatter. Peter denies any association w...
Plans of Destruction and Salvation
September 17, 2023 08:45 - 56 minutes - 96.1 MBLuke 22:1-38 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 22, we see two stories unfold in counterpoint fashion. One is a plot of Satan to bring destruction. The other is the plan of Christ to work salvation. Thankfully the Devil’s schemes are no match for the wisdom and sovereignty of God. He is able to take what Satan meant for evil, and turn it for good – to save many souls. May the Lord teach us from his word and help us remember the sacrifice of Christ in his great work of salvation.
Get Ready for the End
September 10, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 76.2 MBLuke 21:1-37 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - People can get so focused on times, charts, numbers, figures, and calculations about Christ’s return that they miss the point of it altogether. The main point is not the when but the who! Amidst all the little questions that surround eschatology people lose sight of Christ. Now I’m not saying that these questions are no importance. I’m simply suggesting that they are not of primary importance. The supreme focus of Christ’s return is Christ. The ultim...
A Sinner's Prayer
September 03, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 65.9 MBPsalm 51:1-17 - Speaker: Will Galkin - We all drift and have seasons of relational distance from God. Often, when this distance is because of our sinful choices, we try to forget it. We cover or ignore our sins. We minimize our infractions or blame them on others. When exposed, we try to compensate with good behavior. We even promise that we will never do it again. Our self-reliance reveals our lack of understanding of God’s Grace. What does God want when we sin? God wants a broken heart over...
The Light of the Gospel
August 27, 2023 08:45 - 46 minutes - 66 MBJohn 9:1-41 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Have you ever felt like no-one sees you? No-one hears you when you need help? No-one cares that you are hurting? The disciples saw the blind man only to ask about sin. The Pharisees never even really looked at the man. Neighbors couldn’t even positively identify his face, even after years of walking by him. But Jesus saw him, Jesus knew him, Jesus corrected people’s view of him, and ultimately corrected the man’s vision of God. What’s your view of God...
Q&A With Jesus
August 20, 2023 08:45 - 49 minutes - 69.7 MBLuke 20:1-47 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - You’ve probably been to a conference or seen one online where they have a specialist up on stage and the audience gets the opportunity to ask questions. Well, in Luke 20 we have something similar – it’s a Q&A with Jesus. One group after another comes to the Lord with a question. But they’re not coming with inquisitive hearts. Instead, they are all trying to trap him. The scribes, chief priests, and elders want to trip up Jesus. They want to see just ...
Hate Deception and Love the Truth
August 13, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 82.6 MBJames 1:13-25 - Speaker: John Moon - The letter of James was written by the half-brother of the Lord Jesus Christ. He certainly had his doubts about Jesus’ real identity, but somewhere between Cana and Calvary this skeptical brother saw the light. In Acts 1:14 James is found praying with the disciples, and by Acts 12:17 he is recognized as a key leader in the Jerusalem Church. In his short and practical letter his chief aim in writing is to urge fellow believers to persevere to the end in who...
The King of Peace
August 06, 2023 08:45 - 47 minutes - 61.1 MBLuke 19:28-48 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - The time has come for Jesus to arrive in Jerusalem. Luke has been preparing us for this moment, but how will the people respond when he arrives? Jesus intentionally reveals that he is the King of Peace. Yet, will the people praise him? Will they receive him? Will they listen to him? These are the questions that we'll be exploring on Sunday.
Righteous Anger
July 30, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBRomans 12:17-21 - Speaker: David Pimentel - Is anger always wrong? Doesn't God get angry? When is it good to get angry, and what does it look like? Righteous anger is a response to true injustice and requires patience and action, but most importantly, it requires trust in God's righteous justice. God will not not let injustice prosper!
The Practice of Forgiveness, Part 2: Forgiving When Forgiveness Seems Impossible
July 30, 2023 10:30 - 35 minutes - 56.4 MBRomans 12:17-21 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - For our final session in studying forgiveness, we turn away from Matthew 18 towards Romans 12. Here we ask ourselves, “how should Christians respond to tragedies and sins where the perpetrator is unwilling or unable to repent?” “How do we as Christians deal with irreconcilable relationships?” Answer: Unrepented sin and unreconciled relationships must be met with the heart position that does not seek vengeance but rather pursues good and hands the off...
Why Did Jesus Come and What Does He Expect?
July 30, 2023 08:45 - 57 minutes - 92 MBLuke 19:1-27 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Our text this weekend is Luke 19:1-27 and it answers two critical questions: why did Jesus come and what does he expect? This passage will explore the point of Jesus coming to earth, taking on flesh, and dwelling amongst the like of us. But not only that, this text will help us understand what Jesus wants from us as we await his return. May the story of Zacchaeus and the parable of the ten minas change us into joyful and courageous followers of Christ.
What Do I Do When I'm Angry?
July 23, 2023 10:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB- Speaker: DV - How can I stop responding in anger? We walk through several people’s real life stories of anger, learning how to ask ourselves eight crucial questions.
The Practice of Forgiveness Part 1: Pursuing Reconciliation
July 23, 2023 10:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBMatthew 18:15-35 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - Looking at the broader context of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18, we see that Christ calls us to pursue reconciliation in all of our relationships. We pursue renewal and restoration with other brothers and sisters by calling out their sin and then extending forgiveness to them as well. This week will cover the process of reconciliation and forgiveness that the Bible and Christian writers provide.
Humility as God's Kingdom Citizens
July 23, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MBLuke 18:1-43 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - Our text this weekend is full of distinct contrasts. The highs and lows of human status and power and wealth and ability are on clear display as the scenes of this chapter unfold. We first find Jesus telling 2 parables. One contrasts a powerless widow with a powerful judge. The other is about a clean and respected religious leader and a grimy and despised sinner. Luke then records Jesus speaking of infants with no status or wealth alongside a conversation wi...
The Cost of Forgiveness
July 16, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes - 40.5 MBMatthew 18:21-35 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - Turning to the the Unforgiving Servant once again, we need to observe that there is an actual cost to forgiving someone. For this servant, he was called to absorb the debt that was owed to him in the way his master absorbed his debt. Forgiveness is a costly choice of grace. It isn't just a feeling. It's an active choice to absorb the hurt of the offense done against you as you release the offender from the guilt, shame, and condemnation of that offe...
Living in the Already Not Yet
July 16, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 64.1 MBLuke 17:1-37 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Luke 17 is a passage where Jesus explains more about the kingdom of God. The text answers three critical questions. First, when is the kingdom of God? Second, how should kingdom citizens live? And finally, who will be in the kingdom? Take a few moments to read the passage before our gathering and ask the Lord to teach you about the kingdom.
What is Anger?
July 09, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 27.9 MBMatthew 5:21-22 - Speaker: DV - Early on in life, we learn to recognize anger. Furrowed eyebrows, tight jaw muscles, muttered (or shouted) accusations. But there’s more to anger than meets the eye. Whatever your personality type—whether you get angry often or rarely—the Bible’s words on anger will surprise you, confront you, and give you hope.
The Heart of Forgiveness
July 09, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 39 MBMatthew 18:21-35 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - Beginning our series on forgiveness, we look at the parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18. If you were to look at verses 28-30 of our text by itself, from the standpoint of our culture, this unforgiving man was 100% in the right to do what he did. Afterall, the servant owed him money. This man was only getting the justice that was owed to him. But, as soon as you look at the beginning of the story, you realize that this man’s seeming act ...
Heaven & Hell
July 09, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 63.6 MBLuke 16:14-31 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - At the end of Luke 16 we come to a parable that’s unique to this gospel. It’s often referred to as the parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus.” It its only one of its kind that gives us a bit of insight into the emotions and desires of people in Hell. And quite frankly it makes us uncomfortable. We don’t like to think of punishment, torment, or suffering. And yet, Jesus speaks clearly about it so that we’ll never end up there. Talk of Hell is not an u...
Money & Mercy
July 02, 2023 08:45 - 53 minutes - 66.8 MBLuke 16:1-3 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - Tomorrow’s text is Luke 16:1-13, where we find a most unusual parable. Here we learn of an unjust and unethical middle-manager, misappropriating the owner’s money and losing his job in the process. We hear how this recently fired man leverages his former position and his master’s mercy for personal gain. Then, in an unexpected twist, the owner commends him in the end. Jesus follows this parable with a poem designed to teach us how to live life. This passa...
Lost Are Found
June 25, 2023 08:45 - 45 minutes - 71.1 MBLuke 15:1-32 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 15 we discover that outcasts and sinners are attracted to Jesus. He’s surrounded by tax collectors and their ilk, and the religious Pharisees can’t stand it. They whisper about Jesus, and deride his character saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So, Jesus responds with a 3-part parable explaining how much he loves sinners. He seeks after them, calls them to repentance, and welcomes them into his joy. Our text this weekend c...
The Kingdom Explained
June 18, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 71.2 MBLuke 14:7-35 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In our text this weekend, Jesus continues his explanation of the Kingdom. Luke relays another dinner party discussion where our Lord teaches about humility and generosity. It’s a rather tense conversation because those who think they’re on the inside, discover they’re on the outside. Kingdom citizenship is more than religiosity and vain piety. Jesus calls true followers to a life of radical discipleship – the sort of following that willingly leaves e...
Enter the Kingdom
June 11, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 62.7 MBLuke 13:10-14:6 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In our text this week, Jesus explains the Kingdom of God. He uses illustrations and analogies to get his point across, but in the end so that he can urge people to enter. You see, the benevolent rule of Jesus and the life that he offers isn’t for those who merely understand, it’s for those who receive the kingdom. So, may the Lord open our hearts to believe and receive his reign. May God’s kingdom come and his will be done, starting in our hearts ...
Money, Posessions, & Eternity for the Glory of God at GGC
June 04, 2023 10:30 - 32 minutes - 42.6 MB1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy -
Putting into Practice Servant Leadership
June 04, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutes - 28.7 MB- Speaker: Paul Howell -
The Urgency of Repentance
June 04, 2023 08:45 - 45 minutes - 57.8 MBLuke 12:49-13:9 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the unfolding of the gospel of Luke, we’ve discovered a shift in chapter 9 where Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem. He teaches and travels, but it’s in one direction – that of the cross. In our text this weekend (Luke 12:49-13:9) Jesus explains that his purpose is to do more than healings, exorcisms, and various miracles. He has come to bring judgment as well, and those who are wise will interpret the signs of the time. Jesus wants us to und...
The Only Guaranteed Investment is Eternal
May 28, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 34.1 MBProverbs 27:1-2 - Speaker: Dave Kush - Investing in the things of this world will always come with risk as there is no guarantee that the investment will grow. But in God's economy, His investments always grow and produce fruit. Invest the time, talents and treasures that God has blessed you with for His kingdom!
Self-Discipline with Balance
May 28, 2023 10:30 - 21 minutes - 22 MB1 Corinthians 9:24 - Speaker: Brian O'Neal - Self-discipline without balance is destructive and leads to idolatry. We will explore how we can live a self-discipline life centered on Christ!
Seek the Kingdom
May 28, 2023 08:45 - 46 minutes - 57 MBLuke 12:22-48 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - Were you anxious about something this week? That financial issue, that friend, or that health concern? Has your attention been so focused on this life that you have forgotten to be watchful for Jesus’ return? In our passage this week (Luke 12:22-48), Jesus is going to help us lift our eyes off of the concerns of this world and to seek his kingdom and the king that is coming soon.
Beware and Believe
May 21, 2023 08:45 - 48 minutes - 57 MBLuke 12:1-21 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Did you grow up in a religious home? Have you ever felt pressured to talk or behave a certain way because of religious expectations? Have you ever been guilty of religious hypocrisy? In our text this weekend, Jesus warns his disciples about hypocrisy and covetousness. He confronts us on two fronts where many of us struggle. Think about covetousness for a minute. Do you get those adds in the mail that awaken your wants for new electronic devices, bett...
Wise Stewards of our Time & Talents
May 14, 2023 10:30 - 23 minutes - 28.7 MBEphesians 5:15-17 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy -
If You Oppose, He Will Expose
May 14, 2023 08:45 - 53 minutes - 63.8 MBLuke 11:14-53 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - here are people oppose Jesus in various ways, but he cuts through the fog of resistance and exposes the truth of our hearts. Folks, there’s no hiding from Jesus. If you oppose him, he’ll expose you. But not to mock or shame you, but rather help you see your need, so that you can turn from your sin and be saved. Jesus isn’t interested in moral reform. He wants a revolution that starts from within. He wants to turn you from accusation to acceptance. S...
The Idols of Materialism, Greed, and Covetousness
May 07, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutes - 33.5 MBEzekiel 14:1-6 - Speaker: Dave Kush - We live in an amazing age of unprecedented wealth here in the USA! Our culture is one of extreme materialism and along with that comes greed and covetousness. But, there is a warning here for all of us to be careful that we don’t fall into alignment with our culture in the way we think about money and possessions. The biggest danger for us as Christians is serving the wrong master, setting up idols on the throne of our hearts in the place of the one true ...
Humility
May 07, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBPhilippians - Speaker: Brian O'Neal - Servant leadership can’t happen without humility, but it only comes through our understanding of the gospel and not what we do.
Teach Us to Pray
May 07, 2023 08:45 - 51 minutes - 65 MBLuke 11:1-13 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - The disciples have been traveling with Jesus for a number of years, learning much and observing how he lives. One thing that they have seen is how often Jesus prays. It is almost continual. It has been a part of the major movements of his ministry so far. He prays when he is performing miracles, he prayed when he was baptized, he is praying on mountains, praying at night and praying alone. It seems like Jesus is always praying and the disciples realize t...
Christian Character
April 30, 2023 10:30 - 21 minutes - 21.3 MB2 Peter 1:3-8 - Speaker: Greg Buhr -
Economics of Eternity
April 30, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 36.8 MBMatthew 6:19-21 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - There are two economies that Christians are called to live by, both now and eternity. The Biblical challenge for Christians is to live wisely today with an eternal view. This lesson builds on the idea of being a wise steward of what God owns, with an eternal and grace filled perspective.
Live on Mission
April 30, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBLuke 10:1-24 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 10, Jesus sends a large band of disciples to go abroad from town to town. He commissions them to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom, healing the sick along the way. We discover from the text that his followers have great success. They cast out demons, preach the gospel, and heal many who are diseased. But when they share the news of their triumphs and rejoice in their victories, Jesus directs them to objects of greater joy, namely their ow...
A Faithful Life = Faithfulness
April 23, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutes - 35.6 MBMatthew 26:31-40:0 - Speaker: Dave Kush - Faithfulness is belief in God with action over time.
How to Lead by Serving
April 23, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBPhilippians 2:3-10 - Speaker: Paul Howell - This is the first of a two part lesson on servant leadership. The three main points we will look at are "Desire to Follow Jesus, Denying - Not Embracing - Self, and Displaying the Traits of a Servant.