Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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Faithful God: A Theology of Money, Possessions & Eternity
April 16, 2023 10:30 - 33 minutes - 36.3 MB- Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - This opening lesson of our series is intended to give a theological framework to start our discussion.
Limits in Leadership
April 16, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutes - 26.4 MB- Speaker: Ben Hulin - When Jesus talks about leadership, his message is countercultural. According to our Lord, the greatest leader is a servant to all. It’s not about stepping on people to get ahead, but rather serving people in a way that pleases God. In our upcoming Gospel Growth class on leadership we’ll look at a variety of themes including: balance in leadership, how to lead by serving, a leader’s character, the humility of a true leader, limits of leadership, and more.
Present Suffering and Eternal Glory
April 16, 2023 08:45 - 49 minutes - 54.4 MB2 Corinthians 4:7-18 - Speaker: Danny Brooks - The world we live in and the life we know is characterized by suffering. No one is immune to the decline and decay. But for followers of Jesus the Apostle Paul shows that there is redeeming purpose woven into the suffering that not only makes us hopeful in our suffering, but bold in our conversations about Jesus. Through our suffering God is revealing truth through us even as He works a renewal in us. And that grows our confidence and expectation...
From Doubt to Faith
April 09, 2023 08:45 - 39 minutes - 40.9 MBLuke 24:1-53 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the risen Savior. The biblical record explains how Jesus was crucified on behalf of sinners, and if that would have been the end of the story it would have been a tragedy. But instead, on the third day, Jesus rose from the grave. He had victory over death. The tomb could not hold him, and as the Author of Life, he emerged that first Easter as Lord of all. As we prepare to worship our risen Christ, consider a...
With Christ in the School of Discipleship
April 02, 2023 08:45 - 50 minutes - 74.2 MBLuke 9:28-62 - Speaker: Will Galkin - Affirming the lordship of Jesus Christ is just the first step in a long road of obedience for the Christian. Sadly, most Christians have a lot of baggage from an old way of thinking. Thankfully, Jesus delights in walking with us and talking to us along the way about our need for change. As we walk with Christ, we will be continually confronted about our areas of selfishness, which must be replaced by Christlikeness. Be encouraged that, even though the roa...
The Call of Discipleship
March 26, 2023 08:45 - 56 minutes - 75.6 MBLuke 9:21-27 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - Following Peter's confession that Jesus is the ``Christ of God" Jesus starts by commanding the disciples to keep that information quiet. Christ then begins to share with the disciples his purpose and the path that he must take. We encounter in this passage the greatest display of God's love for us, and with that we find, in Christ's own words, what it means to follow him. Jesus calls his disciples to lose their lives and say no to themselves. He ask...
The Christ of God
March 19, 2023 08:45 - 47 minutes - 70.9 MBLuke 9:1-20 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 9, Jesus completes his Galilean ministry by sending out his disciples on a mission of preaching and healing. They cast out demons, heal the sick, and proclaim the good news of the Kingdom. But they don’t do it in their own strength. Power and authority for ministry always comes from Christ. Well, the disciples serve, and they come back on empty, only to encounter more neediness. But it’s through overwhelming circumstances that Jesus teaches th...
Four Miracles One Master
March 12, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 57.3 MBLuke 8:22-56 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The end of Luke chapter 8 includes four miracle-stories. As we study the text, we learn how Jesus calms a storm, cleanses a demoniac, heals a woman, and raises a girl from the dead. But what are we supposed to learn from these encounters? Well, Jesus teaches his followers that tribulations will come, but he is able to overcome them all. He wants his disciples to trust him when troubles come, and watch how he can turn evil into good. May the Lord teac...
Take Care How You Hear
March 05, 2023 10:30 - 47 minutes - 70.7 MBLuke 8:1-21 - Speaker: Will Galkin - At this phase of Jesus Christ's ministry, he begins to separate those who can hear his voice from those who are only following him for selfish motivations. This separation comes about through his clever use of parables. These short, pithy fictional stories seem to frustrate the lost while at the same time encouraging and clarifying for real disciples of Christ. Specifically, in Luke 8:1-21, Jesus identifies the ability to hear God's word and obey it as a ...
Panel Discussion
March 05, 2023 10:30 - 35 minutes - 55.7 MB- Speaker: Luke Bylsma - In this lesson we ask four people various questions on the topic of friendship to provide more practical helps as we seek to apply the lessons we heard.
Biblical Friendship in Church History
February 27, 2023 05:45 - 34 minutes - 60.7 MB- Speaker: Chan Choi - This is is the seventh lesson for the “in pursuit of biblical friendship” series. In this lesson, we will examine the friendship between Andrew Fuller and John Ryland Jr. from the 18th century.
Fear of Man and Relationships, Part II
February 26, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutes - 28.7 MB- Speaker: Ben Henderson - As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors in radical ways. The fear of man might cause us to shy away from the problems of others in an effort to avoid intimacy in engagement with the people around us. As Christians, we are to radically love our neighbors in a humble way being a servant. We also should unite with a local church seeking good accountability within the community of believers. That will keep the fear of God firmly at the center of our hearts...
Jesus Brings Good News
February 26, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 96.1 MBLuke 7:1-50 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Luke 7 is a bit of a long, complex chapter. There is an account of a healing, another regarding the raising of a dead man, and a final one about a prostitute who is forgiven by Jesus. Woven into these three stories we learn about John the Baptist who is questioning whether Jesus really is the Messiah, and we’re introduced to a distasteful Pharisee who sees no need for a Savior. So how do these different puzzle pieces fit together? Well, Luke is settin...
Fear of Man and Relationships, Part I
February 19, 2023 10:30 - 24 minutes - 24.7 MB- Speaker: Ben Henderson - How we relate to others in relationships is greatly affected by the way that we fear God versus fearing others. There are relationships we have with believers and relationships that we have with unbelievers. This week, we look at how the fear of God can help us relate to people who we might consider our "enemies."
The Greatest Friend
February 19, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 46 MBMatthew 11:18-19 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - In this lesson we look to Jesus, the greatest friend, to be the friend we are all needing in our lives. He is the only sufficient friend and he radically shapes our friendships with others.
The Heart of a Disciple
February 19, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 87.7 MBLuke 6:12-49 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - While religions try to tweak your outward actions, Jesus goes right to the heart. He calls his disciples to have hearts that are oriented towards eternity, distinctly loving and forgiving, and deeply changed by his grace. When we understand what our Lord wants, we naturally ask how it’s possible to have such a heart. How can we love our enemies? How can we forgive our offenders? How can we care more about the invisible and eternal than the things rig...
The Fear of Man and Work
February 12, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 30.9 MBPhilippians 2:14-15 - Speaker: Zachary Hunt - Today we will take a look at how a fear of man, specifically how fears of exposure, rejection, and harm, worsens our work. The antidote to which is practicing a proper fear of the Lord which will cause us to trust God and become better workers by being humble, obedient, and prayerful.
Marks of Biblical Friendship (Part II)
February 12, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 49.8 MB- Speaker: Chan Choi - This is is the fifth lesson for the “in pursuit of biblical friendship” series. In this lesson, we will unpack three more marks of biblical friendship. Biblical friendship is Constant, marked by godly Counsel, and Christ-centered.
The Heart of the Matter
February 12, 2023 08:45 - 49 minutes - 67 MBLuke 5:33-6:11 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - Our passage this Sunday builds on the theme of Jesus’ deity, focusing on three different interactions. At first glance, they appear to only be about religious practices and observances, but we see growing questions and intensifying scrutiny towards Jesus’ ministry. The small sparks of conflict, between Jesus and the Pharisees, is smoldering into a fire and causing quite a stir. But there is a lot more happening in this passage than we might realize at...
Marks of Biblical Friendship (Part I)
February 05, 2023 10:30 - 33 minutes - 48.5 MB- Speaker: Chan Choi - This is is the fourth lesson for the “in pursuit of biblical friendship” series. In this lesson, we will unpack the three marks of biblical friendship. Biblical friendship is Close, Careful, and Candid.
The Fear of Man and Sex
February 05, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 36.6 MB1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - Speaker: Zachary Hunt - Today we will take a look at how a fear of man, specifically how fears of exposure, rejection, and harm, perpetuates and traps us in sexual sin. The antidote of course is a proper fear of the Lord which will cause us to stop hiding, humbly admit our weakness and seek the lord in obedience and prayer.
Deity & Discipleship
February 05, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 77.4 MBLuke 5:1-32 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In our text this weekend, fish miraculous fill two boats, a leprous man is healed with a touch, and a lame man’s sins are forgiven just before he stands up and walks. People are shocked to see the power of Jesus – some fall on their faces before him, others can’t stop talking about his work, still others accuse him of blasphemy for acting like God. But can the deity of Jesus be denied? Who among us can heal leprosy? Who among us can command nature? Wh...
Fear of Man and Evangelism
January 29, 2023 10:30 - 32 minutes - 31.5 MB1 Peter 3:8-18 - Speaker: Ben Henderson - One of the most prevalent fears of people comes in the arena of evangelism. Even though we may fear exposure, rejection, and harm when telling others the good news of Jesus, we are called to share the grace that can only be found in him.
The Benefits of Biblical Friendship
January 29, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBEcclesiastes 4:7-12 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - In this lesson we look at two benefits of Biblical Friendship; it halves our troubles and doubles our joys.
Sanctity of Life
January 29, 2023 08:45 - 48 minutes - 52.4 MBProverbs 24:1-12 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Politics sway this way and that. Kingdoms and countries take different stands on fundamental issues. Yet, Christians have historically valued life, and that is because the Author of Life is the only one who has the right to give and take away. We must not play God and take life into our own hands. Instead, we need to recognize that from the womb to the tomb we are not our own but belong body, soul, and spirit, to God. May the Lord help us value l...
Threats to Biblical Friendship
January 23, 2023 00:11 - 32 minutes - 56 MB- Speaker: Chan Choi - This is is the second lesson for the “in pursuit of biblical friendship” series. In this lesson, we will unpack the three “watch-outs” that may prevent us from pursuing the friendships that God intends for us: Low View of Friendship, Messianic Expectations, and your Selfishness.
What is the Fear of God?
January 22, 2023 10:30 - 26 minutes - 27.4 MBProverbs 2:1-15 - Speaker: Zachary Hunt - Scripture is filled with encouragement and commands to “fear the Lord”. But what does that actually mean? In Psalm 111:10, we are told the fear of the Lord can be practiced. How do we fear the Lord? Today we will work our way to understanding what it means to fear the Lord by reminding ourselves of who God is and how he handles sin, and we will look at how to fear the Lord through humility, obedience, ad prayer.
The Mission and Ministry of Jesus
January 22, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 65.4 MBLuke 4:14-44 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Luke 4, the gospel writer introduces Jesus’ public ministry. But he does it with a sermon preached in the Nazareth synagogue. Jesus stands up and reads from Isaiah 61:1-2 and declares that the words of the prophet are fulfilled in him. And with that, the gracious ministry of Jesus was launched. He would extend his authority over demons and diseases, he would teach and preach about the Kingdom of God, and by the power of his word, people would be s...
Why Should We Pursue Biblical Friendship
January 15, 2023 10:30 - 33 minutes - 49.2 MBGenesis 1-2 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma -
What is the Fear of Man?
January 15, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 27.8 MB- Speaker: Ben Henderson - This is the first lesson in the Fear of Man v. Fear of God Series. In it, we unpack how the fear of man is manifested in our lives, and why it affects us. The fear of exposure, rejection, and harm can keep us captive unless we maximize God in our lives and surrender all to him.
Jesus the Son of God
January 15, 2023 08:45 - 54 minutes - 78.2 MBLuke 3:21-4:13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Welcome back to our study through the gospel of Luke. As you may remember, we worked our way through the birth narratives of John the Baptist and Jesus, and then studied the baptism of repentance at the Jordan River. John was calling Israel to repent and realize that their Jewish lineage was insufficient for a right relationship with God. John was preparing the way for the coming messianic king. That’s where we are this week. The spotlight turns fr...
The Priority of Prayer
January 08, 2023 08:45 - 48 minutes - 84.3 MBMark 9:14-29 - Speaker: Brent Belford - In our Sunday sermon, we will consider the priority that Jesus places on prayer in Mark 9:14-29. After the disciples fail to help a desperate father and his demon-possessed son, Jesus explains the root of their failure. They failed because they did not pray. Difficult spiritual ministry demands prayer.
Prepare the Way of the Lord
January 01, 2023 08:45 - 38 minutes - 43 MBLuke 3:1-20 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - As we turn the page from 2022 and enter 2023, a question that I’m sure you’ve heard or asked at least a few times the last few days is this: “Are you ready for the new year?” It’s a question that encapsulates a lot of the emotions that we bring into this season. Are we ready for a fresh start? Are we ready to try something new? Are we ready to accomplish our goals? And, even—Are we ready to leave the last year behind us? In our text this weekend, Luke introdu...
The Christ of Christmas
December 25, 2022 08:45 - 32 minutes - 39.7 MBLuke 1:21-52 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Christmas is a season of hope. Some are hoping to get that gift at the top of their list. Others are hoping to enjoy time with family and friends. Still others are just hoping for some peace, rest, or joy this season. The fact is most people are looking forward to something or someone at this time of year. Such was the case in Luke 2:21-35, where we encounter an old man filled with hope. But he wasn’t waiting for a present or some time off work. He w...
The Christ of Christmas
December 25, 2022 08:45 - 32 minutes - 39.7 MBLuke 1:21-52 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Christmas is a season of hope. Some are hoping to get that gift at the top of their list. Others are hoping to enjoy time with family and friends. Still others are just hoping for some peace, rest, or joy this season. The fact is most people are looking forward to something or someone at this time of year. Such was the case in Luke 2:21-35, where we encounter an old man filled with hope. But he wasn’t waiting for a present or some time off work. He w...
Songs of Praise
December 18, 2022 08:45 - 50 minutes - 81.6 MBLuke 1:46-80 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - There are two types of women that never have babies – women who are very old and women who are virgins. But in Luke 1 we discover that with God, nothing is impossible. Elizabeth who is advanced in years is miraculously pregnant with John the Baptist, and the virgin Mary is miraculously pregnant with Jesus. In our text this week, we’ll discover how the work of God should motivate the worship of God. We’ll look at two praise songs and discover that our...
Believe the Promise
December 11, 2022 08:45 - 37 minutes - 60.8 MBLuke 1:26-45 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - This week we enter into the second story in the Advent season, about Mary and her virgin birth. Coming on the heals of the story about Zechariah and Elizabeth, Luke wants us to see a comparison and contrast. Both Zechariah and Mary had very similar encounters with Gabriel, and both respond to his announcement. Yet, what we will find in our passage this week is that Mary responds different to the promise than Zechariah did. As a result, we’ll consider why ...
Believe The Promise
December 11, 2022 08:45 - 37 minutes - 60.8 MBLuke 1:26-45 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - This week we enter into the second story in the Advent season, about Mary and her virgin birth. Coming on the heals of the story about Zechariah and Elizabeth, Luke wants us to see a comparison and contrast. Both Zechariah and Mary had very similar encounters with Gabriel, and both respond to his announcement. Yet, what we will find in our passage this week is that Mary responds different to the promise than Zechariah did. As a result, we’ll consider why ...
Ready or Not
December 04, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 67 MBLuke 1:1-25 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Welcome to our new series through the book of Luke. I’m calling the theme of our journey, “Past Promises, Present Redemption” because Luke’s gospel account helps us see Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament who brings redemption to all who believe. Now, the book opens in a bit of an unexpected way. While its main character is Jesus, the story doesn’t begin with him. Instead, Luke backs up and starts with the birth of John the Baptist. He wants us ...
The Bible Has Not Been Lost in Translation
November 27, 2022 11:30 - 27 minutes - 45 MB- Speaker: Aaron Marshall - In this last session we discuss the transmission of the text of the New Testament and how we can be confident that we have what the authors wrote.
Gospel Community
November 27, 2022 08:45 - 58 minutes - 96.7 MB1 Corinthians 16:1-24 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the final chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul leaves the church with some closing admonitions about gospel community. He wants them to remember that Corinth isn’t the epicenter of the body of Christ. The Lord is doing an international work. And not only that, there needs to be a measure of interdependence not selfish independence among God’s people. Paul tells the church of Corinth that gospel communities will face both opposition and opportu...
Christ Has Been Raised
November 20, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB1 Corinthians 15:20-58 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The Corinthians had struggled through so many internal difficulties. Their church had been shaken up by selfishness, factiousness, misappropriation of spiritual gifts, and worldly wisdom. So, Paul wanted to encourage them to stand fast in the gospel and remember Christ crucified and risen again. In chapter fifteen, the apostle took time to tease out the implications of the resurrection, the nature of the resurrected, and how the resurrectio...
Evangelism: Sharing Your Faith with Coworkers
November 13, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 26.6 MB2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma -
The LDS Gospel
November 13, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MB- Speaker: Aaron Marshall - In this lesson we take a look at the LDS gospel and how we can respond to our LDS friends in our Gospel conversations.
Wisdom for Sex
November 13, 2022 08:45 - 47 minutes - 68.8 MBProverbs 5 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - The book of Proverbs shows us the way of wisdom. And as we’ve seen so far in our study of this book, that wisdom is connected very closely to our day to day reality. Wisdom speaks directly to the cares and questions of everyday life. Many think of religion as a compartmentalized pursuit where men and women have a church life and a normal life with the two seldom mixing. But, the Book of Proverbs confronts that head on. One commentator says that the book of Pro...
The Biblical Gospel and Identity in Christ
November 06, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MB2 Corinthians 5:21 - Speaker: Aaron Marshall - In this session we talk about how to share the Biblical Gospel with LDS. We also talk about finding our identity in Christ and how we can effectively share that freedom with our LDS friends.
A New Goal: The Restored Motivation To Work
November 06, 2022 10:30 - 30 minutes - 31.7 MBEcclesiastes 2:24-25 - Speaker: Dave Kush -
No Condemnation
November 06, 2022 08:45 - 43 minutes - 65.8 MBRomans 8:1-4 - Speaker: Danny Brooks - Are there voices in your head you’d like to evict? Voices that remind you of your past failures and sin? Voices that highlight your guilt and shame and wear you down to a place of discouragement and defeat? Often those voices are connected to deeper sources of guilt and shame or the ongoing frustration and struggle with present sin. With reference to Romans 8, J. I. Packer wrote “Paul balances what the law has told Christians about themselves ("failed! ...
Part 3
October 30, 2022 10:30 - 33 minutes - 47.5 MBColossians 5:5-6 - Speaker: Aaron Marshall - In this session we discussed Tactics in having conversations. These tactics are appropriate for any conversations regarding theology, religions, morality and really anything. Using questions to advance a conversation instead of statements will allow you to have much more fruitful conversations than in the past.
A New Boss: How Jesus' Work Changes Our Work
October 30, 2022 10:30 - 30 minutes - 29.9 MBColossians 3:22-24 - Speaker: Luke Bylsma - When we consider Jesus' redemptive work we find that it has significance for how we approach our own work. In this lesson we see that Jesus is our new master, offers a new assignment, a new reward, and as a result we have new freedoms.