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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Marriage, Sex, and Singleness
May 15, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB1 Corinthians 7:1-40 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul was writing to Christians who had relegated their sexuality to a mere biological function and saw all its expressions as morally neutral. To that segment of the church, Paul needed to emphasize divinely set boundaries for sex, and the spiritual importance of sexual morality. But the church at Corinth was not monolithic. It was complex and convoluted like many churches today. There was another portion of the congregati...
Monasticism and Mysticism
May 08, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutes - 36.3 MB- Speaker: Bill Kelly - What do we do when worship has become stale? What do we do when doctrine is deficient? Where shall we go to seek the true God?
Guard Your Heart
May 08, 2022 08:45 - 51 minutes - 67.8 MBProverbs 4:20-27 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - In today’s text, Solomon is going to share with us one of the most foundational truths in this life. All our thoughts, attitudes, wants, fears, and resolutions are generated from one place—our hearts. He isn’t talking about the organ inside our chest that circulates life-giving blood to the various parts of our bodies. He is talking about the immaterial part of us that drives everything we do and say—the source of life itself. In other words, as goes our...
Creeds, Canon, and Councils
May 01, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 37.4 MB- Speaker: Ben Henderson - Secular scholars and popular activists espouse the belief that Christianity was invented at the Council of Nicaea when Constantine I dictated what he wanted the new religion to look like. There, doctrine was decided and the books of what we know as the scriptures were determined in order to promote a version of Christianity that was most palatable to the political forces in Rome. This misguided notion of early Christianity fails to fairly examine the beliefs of Chr...
Your Sexuality Matters
May 01, 2022 08:45 - 58 minutes - 73.3 MB1 Corinthians 6:9-20 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - 1 Corinthians 6 addresses two broad themes – litigation and sexuality. The hinge between these two sections (v. 9-11), reminds believers that the way they handle conflict and coitus should be informed by the redemptive work of Christ. While the unrighteous behave with greed and immorality, Christians pursue deference and purity. Because believers have been washed from their sins, set apart for the Lord, and declared righteous on the bases of ...
Roman Persecution
April 24, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutes - 28.7 MBActs 8 - Speaker: Ben Henderson - The early church faced acute pressure from the outside as it established itself. Many suffered and were killed for confessing Christ. This begs the question, how can God be faithful when his bride, the Church, suffers? The answer is that God is always faithful. Persecution was part of God's plan to grow and solidify the Church into an unconquerable force in the first few centuries. God was faithful to the early church amidst persecution and used the trying ti...
Parenting is Your Responsibility
April 24, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this class we will look at how children are a blessing, our responsibility, and we need to teach them diligently.
Settle it God's Way
April 24, 2022 08:45 - 48 minutes - 51.5 MB1 Corinthians 6:1-8 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Conflict arises in every community, but Christians are supposed to handle their problems in light of the gospel. Somehow the church at Corinth forgot about the cross-work of Christ and their own forgiveness of sins. They were fixated on their own rights and threw Christian love by the wayside amid their grievances. Internal disputes escalated to public litigation. These believers were shamefully acting as though the gospel made no difference i...
What If?
April 17, 2022 08:45 - 53 minutes - 58.9 MB1 Corinthians 15:12-20 - 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, ...
The Gospel for Life
April 10, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Palm Sunday is a time in Christian calendar when we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem the week leading up to his crucifixion. Beyond the palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna,” one of the distinctive features of this time in Christ’s ministry was the way he proclaimed the gospel. Jesus foretold his death on the cross for sinners (John 12:23-24, 32-33), and his victorious resurrection three days later (Luke 20:27-38). This ...
Hold Us To The Hope of The Gospel
April 03, 2022 08:45 - 72.7 MBRevelation 5 - Speaker: Daniel Mulder - In Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), seven churches faced persecution, false teaching, and discouragement. God knew what they were facing, so through the book of Revelation, he reminds them of the hope of the gospel. Chapter five in particular is breathtaking: The Lamb who was slain receives worship because he has ransomed people "from every tribe and language and people and nation." Because of this hope, Christy and I are preparing to go. Because we lose...
Greed, Gratitude, & Generosity
March 27, 2022 08:45 - 49 minutes - 52.8 MB- Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - Our study in Proverbs brings us to an age-old problem, but one that we may feel more acutely in our affluent society; this is the topic of greed, gratitude and generosity. As we look at the wealthy around us and their luxury lifestyles, it is easy to feel the pull to want more and to believe that we never have quite enough. While most of us are rich in comparison to the vast population of the globe, this doesn’t normally result in us being great philanthropic giver...
A Biblical Basis for Missions
March 20, 2022 08:45 - 44 minutes - 48.6 MB- Speaker: Todd Ahrend - What verses come to mind when you think of the word, “missions”? Most of us are hard pressed to name more than the Great Commission. For years our church culture has singled out this passage to be the theme of our missions conferences and the motivation for those who go. But, the Bible has a lot more to say on this subject than just the Great Commission. We need to understand the concept of a Biblical basis for missions. Maybe you’re saying, “The Biblical basis, is t...
Roles and Responses in Marriage
March 13, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we look at God’s plan for the roles of husbands and wives.
Loving Discipline
March 13, 2022 08:45 - 57 minutes - 75.6 MB1 Corinthians 5:1-13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The church at Corinth was not only divided in its allegiances and distracted by worldly wisdom, it was disgraceful because it allowed sin to fester without remediation. While sexual immorality polluted the congregation, the church acted as if everything was fine. When we look to scripture however, we find that one of the marks of a healthy church is loving discipline. So, Paul calls believers to care enough about their brothers and sisters in...
When Things Are Awry
March 06, 2022 08:45 - 58 minutes - 77.7 MB1 Corinthians 4:1-21 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The Corinthian church was plagued with pride and boasting. The people were divided, and worldly wisdom was the operating system of the congregation. Spiritual leaders were wrongly assessed, and spiritual gifts were wrongly applied. The Corinthians were puffed up and they were forgetting the grace of God. The church was awry in so many ways that Paul calls them to think about the basis of their evaluations, their relationship with the world, a...
Challenges, Setbacks, and Loss
February 27, 2022 10:30 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we will look at how marriages can face challenges, setbacks, and loss. We’ll talk about how to have a right perspective and how to process the difficulty in a healthy way.
Old Testament Canonization
February 27, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutes - 39.7 MB- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan -
Formed, Deformed, Reformed
February 27, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB1 Corinthians 3:5-23 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the world around us, there is a constant white noise of human wisdom. The popular trends, current values, and successful methods of culture find their voice in almost every venue. But the church is supposed to be an exception. The world’s wisdom has no place in the household of faith. Instead, God’s wisdom needs to guide and guard his people. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul explains how the church is being formed by God like a farmer’s field, a b...
Apologies and Forgiveness in Marriage
February 21, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we look at biblical patterns of apologizing and getting to forgiveness.
New Testament Canonicity
February 20, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB- Speaker: Aaron Boyce - How do we know that the New Testament we have today wasn't just the arbitrary choice of a few 4th century church big-wigs? How do we know that the Gospel of Thomas, for instance, has no place in the New Testament canon of Scripture?
A Tale of Two Wisdoms
February 20, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians, it could almost seem like Paul is anti-intellectual. He highlights what is foolish, low, and despised. He spotlights the fact that he came in weakness, fear, and much trembling. Paul reminds the Corinthian believers that his preaching was not in plausible words of wisdom. So, it might appear that he is against knowledge or down on wisdom. But that is not the whole picture. Paul is not promoting a bro...
Preservation & Transmission of the New Testament
February 13, 2022 10:30 - 49.5 MB- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan -
Conflict Resolution in Marriage
February 13, 2022 10:30 - 26.7 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we look at some common causes of conflict in relationships and four rules for working through them.
The Power and Wisdom of the Cross
February 13, 2022 08:45 - 81.1 MB1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - It appears the divisions being experienced in Corinth were due to fact that the church was letting secular culture dictate their message and method of ministry. There were pressures from Jews and Greeks to make Christianity more palatable. If the Corinthians would just display miraculous signs or some evidence of new wisdom, then perhaps people would more readily accept their teachings about Christ. But culturally-driven, man-centered philo...
Friendship in Marriage
February 08, 2022 10:30 - 30.1 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we’ll look at the sad trend of diminishing friendship quotients in marriages and encourage couples to work on renewing that dynamic in their relationship.
Preservation & Transmission of the Old Testament
February 06, 2022 10:30 - 50.2 MB- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan -
Communication in Relationships
January 30, 2022 10:30 - 32.9 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this session we will look at common mistakes and how God wants to improve your relationship communication.
Personalities & Power Plays
January 30, 2022 08:45 - 56 MB1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - There are so many things that threaten to divide God’s people. And though sometimes separation from theological error is necessary, disunity is often related to non-essentials. Some people in the church prefer this brand of music, or that style of preaching. One group feels strongly about this program, while another embraces something different. Soon the body of Christ is fragmented, and God’s intended picture of unity is marred. So, what is...
Marriage and Romance
January 24, 2022 10:30 - 29.6 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Both men and women have needs when it comes to romance. God designed marriage to be enjoyed and there are things you can do to improve the romance quotient in your marriage. This session will look at particular needs and how God's word directs us to invest in our relationship.
Revelation and Inspiration
January 23, 2022 10:30 - 44.3 MB- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - This week as we understand how we got our Bible. we look at how God made himself known in his word through Revelation, and further, we look at why the word of God is worth paying attention to; because it is inspired.
The Corinthians - A City Church
January 23, 2022 08:45 - 78.7 MB1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The city of Corinth was characterized by new money and ambitious people. Merchants were amassing wealth, idolatry was embedded in the culture, and people were living for whatever made them happy. When the gospel broke into that city, lives began to change, and a church was formed. The word of the cross took root and citizens were washed and justified. The Corinthians became new creations in Christ. But that didn’t mean all their problems and p...
Love and Romance
January 16, 2022 10:30 - 29.2 MB1 Corinthians 13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - If love is like the engine of a relationship, romance is the oil that helps it run smoothly. God has designed Christian marriage in such a way that spouses can enjoy the excitement and mystery of loving and being loved. In this class we will look at five symptoms that indicate love may be lacking in your relationship and what God wants you to do about it.
What Are the Unborn?
January 16, 2022 08:45 - 65.4 MB- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - God ordained the government to promote good and punish evil (Rom. 13:3-4). But the current realities of abortion in our country and around the globe depict great failures on the part of the state. Rulers are not protecting the innocents nor are they penalizing the guilty. Instead, many have abdicated their responsibilities, and millions of unborn babies are paying the price. If we believe the Bible, then we must stand against the injustice of abortion. If we bel...
Prayer That Pleases God
January 09, 2022 08:45 - 41.4 MBMatthew 6:5-8 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Prayer is something that takes many forms, but we need to realize that not all of them please the Lord. In the opening verses of Matthew 6, Jesus taught his disciples about prayer. He clearly stated that some people are hypocrites and others are wrong-headed in their attempts to communicate with God. Our Father in heaven sees our hearts, he doesn’t merely hear our words. He knows who we pray to, why we pray, and what it is that we really want. So as...
Resolve to Build God into Every Area of Life
January 02, 2022 08:45 - 43.2 MBPsalm 127 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - C.H. Spurgeon once wrote, “Ours is not a life of anxious care but of happy faith.” This is because our Father knows what we need and wants to care for us. We can trust him. We can rest in him. We don’t have to sit up late plotting, planning, contriving, and constructing the intricacies of our lives. We have no need to lie awake with fear gnawing at our hearts. We can rely on God and receive the rest he gives to those he loves (Psalm 127:2). Let’s stop ...
Receive the Gift & Praise the Giver
December 26, 2021 08:45 - 44.3 MBLuke 1:39-55 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In our passage this weekend, Luke outlines the part of the Christmas story just after Mary learns about her miraculous pregnancy. You can imagine how she must have been reeling at the idea of a virgin giving birth to the Messiah. But while she contemplated the work of God, Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. There, the unborn John the Baptist leaped at sound of Mary’s arrival. Elizabeth blessed Mary because she was carrying the Christ child, and...
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 22.5 MB- Speaker: Will Galkin - This is a special time as a church family to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with beautiful music, Scripture readings and a message from the Bible.
The Good News
December 19, 2021 08:45 - 72.8 MBLuke 3:7-18 - Speaker: Will Galkin - After introducing John the Baptist in Luke 3:1–6, he gives the reader a glimpse of John’s ministry. Luke 3:3 shares, “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Surprisingly, John’s straightforward approach to ministry became popular enough to attract a crowd. The commoners, tax collectors, and religious outsiders loved watching John call out the hypocrisy of the religious elite. The...
There's Been a Break-In
December 12, 2021 08:45 - 65.4 MBLuke 3:1-6 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - These days when a baby is on the way, a young couple will send out advance notice. Maybe there’s a gender reveal video on social media, or perhaps there is an announcement that’s shared at a family gathering. The arrival of a child is a big event, and it needs some forewarning. Now this season of Advent is all about the coming or arrival of Christ, and it too needed some forewarning. In God’s plan he had a forerunner who would prepare the way for the a...
Watch for the Coming of the Son of Man
December 05, 2021 08:44 - 78 MBLuke 21:25-36 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - The word “advent” simply means “the appearance of a notable person.” In the Christian calendar, it refers to the arrival of Christ. His First Advent is a reference to Jesus’ incarnation and Christmas. His Second Advent is a reference to when He will come again. During the advent season, we take time to slow down and look behind us to Christ's first coming at His birth and ahead of us to His Second Coming when He will keep His promise to return to reign as O...
The Futility of a Life Apart from God
November 28, 2021 08:45 - 65.4 MBPsalm 90 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Psalm 90 is the oldest in the psalter; it’s written by Moses. This psalm is a reflection on the transience of life. It contemplates the nature of life under God’s wrath and affirms the necessity of living aright in the presence of the Lord. Only in God’s presence with His favor can life be lived with significance and satisfaction. May the Lord rescue us from the futility of life apart from Him. May He give us a heart of wisdom as we seek Him.
Intentional Evangelism
November 21, 2021 10:30 - 53.8 MB- Speaker: Will Galkin - As recipients of God’s grace we are motivated to be outward facing with the message of Christ. We will intentionally seek to build redemptive relationships by serving and loving others. In addition, we will strive to make purposeful life choices that maximize our opportunities to proclaim the gospel locally and afar. Ultimately, we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord.
At Death's Door
November 21, 2021 08:45 - 90.9 MBDeuteronomy 32:48-52 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Death is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. We tend to avoid mentioning it even when its approach seems inevitable. Why is that? Well, perhaps it’s because we don’t know what to do at death’s door. Having never been there before, coming face-to-face with our own mortality can be a bit daunting. Thankfully, in Deuteronomy 34 we get a glimpse of what it looks like to approach death. We get to see how a godly man dies. So, whether you’re young o...
Commitment to Holiness
November 14, 2021 10:30 - 33.7 MB- Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - God’s design for the church is that we would be a “called-out” people. By grace, we have been delivered from a lifestyle of sin and taught to live in holiness (Titus 2:11-12). Therefore, we are committed to personal and corporate purity through accountability, discipline and separation from sin and false teaching.