Grace 242
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The Problem of Overchoice
April 21, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToday we begin a new series on why Grace 242's exists called "Simple Mission." Jesus' healing of a Gentile woman's daughter gives us insight into Jesus' ministry scope and focus. As a church, we ought not do everything; rather, we should focus our efforts on only those things that God is calling us to. Scripture Reading: Matthew 15:21-28
Stirring Up Controversy
April 07, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBScripture Reading: John 12:12-19 We just got done with Easter, but now we're going back to Palm Sunday to discover three identity markers of Jesus: 1. Prophet 2. Miraculous 3. Messianic.
It's Not What You Know It's Who You Know
March 31, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBThis message concludes our Lent series on the prayer of our Lord Jesus in John 17. It's not what you know, it's who you know. In John 17:3 Jesus gives us the best definition of salvation, salvation is knowing Jesus. On this Resurrection Sunday, do you know Jesus?
The Misunderstood Revolutionary
March 24, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this Palm Sunday, we welcome Pastor Barrett Marcantel from Hingham Church to preach on Mark 11:1-11.
In the World Not of the World
March 17, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. In John 17:13-18 Jesus prays that His followers would be in the world, but not of the world. What does it mean to be in the world, but not of the world and how can we live that out?
An Unlikely Evangelism Plan (Part 2)
March 10, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. Jesus' plan of evangelism in John 17:20-23 is a supernatural unity. This is part 2 of a two-part message. In part 1 one of this message, we saw that Jesus' unlikely plan of evangelism is supernatural unity? In part 2 of this message we are asking, "How can we live into supernatural unity?" This week we survey two false expressions of unity and one true expression of supernatural unity.
An Unlikely Evangelism Plan (Part 1)
March 03, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. Jesus' plan of evangelism in John 17:20-23 is a supernatural unity. In part 1 one of this message, we investigate, what is this supernatural unity that Jesus prays for? In part 2 of this message we will look into how we can live out this supernatural unity.
Why Did Jesus Pray?
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis Lent we are studying our Lord Jesus' prayer in John 17. This week we orient ourselves to Jesus' prayer in John 17 by asking, "Why did Jesus Pray?" The diagram for this week's sermon is here: https://is.gd/Fi1ruu
Why Sing?
February 11, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?" This week we ask, "Why sing?" Psalm 9:11 shows us that there is a vertical and a horizontal dimension to singing. Why sing? Because God deserves it. Message: Why Sing? Scripture Reading: Psalm 9:11
Why Pray?
January 28, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?" This week we ask, "Why pray?" James 5:13-18 shows us that we pray earnestly when we bring our whole selves to God for the purpose that He may increase, and we may decrease. Message: Why pray? Scripture Reading: James 5:13-18
Why Preach a Message?
January 21, 2024 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?" This week we ask, "Why preach a message?" As Mark 1:14-15 instructs us, we repent and turn away from our will. Then we believe and turn to God's will. This is why we preach a message. Message: Why preach a message? Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-15
Why Welcome God?
January 14, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThis is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?" This week we ask, "Why welcome God?" Hosea 6:6 reveals two things that God requires of us in worship. Message: Why welcome God? Scripture Reading: Hosea 6:6
Why Gather for Worship?
January 07, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis is the first new year in Grace 242's worship home! Therefore, we're going through our worship serving asking, "Why do we do this?" This week we answer three objections to gathering for a worship service. Message: Why Gather for Worship? Scripture Reading: Acts 2:44
Encountering the Light of Life
December 24, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." It's Christmas Eve so we're looking at four times in the Bible where people were drawn to Jesus by light. No matter your situation, come to the Light of Life. Scripture Reading: John 12:46
How Can I Be a Child of the Light?
December 17, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." This Advent we prepare our hearts to welcome the Light of Life. Today we look at two misinterpretations of Matthew 5:14-16 to see how we can live as children of the light. Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:14-16.
A Life Who Loves the Light
December 10, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." This Advent we prepare our hearts to welcome the Light of Life. Today we trace the themes of light and darkness throughout scripture. Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5
Signs You Might Love the Darkness
December 03, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Light of Life." This Advent we prepare our hearts to welcome the Light of Life. Today we see that even though Jesus is the Light of Life, we still gravitate toward the darkness. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-2
God’s Power for Us who Believe Him
December 02, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBBob Turner preaches on Ephesians 1:18-19.
Now That's Unique
November 19, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. In Solomon's temple dedication ceremony prayer, he praises God as the one who transcends the temple, but at the same time hears Solomon's prayer. Our God is both transcendent and immanent at the same time! Now that's unique! Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 6:12-14
Who's in Charge Here
November 05, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. At the entrance to the temple, Hiram constructs two pillars, one named "Jakin" and the other named "Boaz." What did these pillars mean for Israel and what do these pillars mean for us? Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 3:17
The Solution to Sadness
October 29, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. In 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 the people return home from the temple celebration with great joy. How can we impact our world so full of sadness? We cultivate the joy of the Lord in our own lives. Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:8-10
A Place of Grace
October 22, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's prayer at the temple dedication ceremony anticipates Israel's failure to follow God's law. Solomon knew the people would be at mercy of God's grace. Will we be a people who reflect God's grace? Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 6:16-21
How to Carry the Name
October 15, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. In 2 Chronicles 7:19-22 God warns Solomon and the Israelites never to abandon the name of the Lord. With this warning in mind, how can we, the people of God, carry the name of the Lord? Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:19-22
Where Does My Help Come From?
October 08, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBChaplain Bob Turner preaches on Psalm 121:1-2.
Location of Salvation Part 2
October 01, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 3:1-2 gives two names for the construction site of the temple. Today we look at the second of those names, "The Threshing Floor of Araunah." Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 3:1-2
Location of Salvation Part 1
September 24, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 3:1-2 gives two names for the construction site of the temple. Today we look at the first of those names, "Mount Moriah." Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 3:1-2
What We Want < Than What God Deserves
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. With the completion of the worship home, how can we get away from what we want out of worship and rather focus on what God deserves? 1 Chronicles 5:13-6:2 gives us two things to think about: 1. God is good. 2. God is faithfully kind. Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 5:13-6:2
What We Want < What God Deserves
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAs Grace 242 rises to our new worship home, we are looking at the rise of the temple in Jerusalem. With the completion of the worship home, how can we get away from what we want out of worship and rather focus on what God deserves? 1 Chronicles 5:13-6:2 gives us two things to think about: 1. God is good. 2. God is faithfully kind. Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 5:13-6:2
Courage to Obey
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAs Grace 242 rises to its new worship home, we begin a new series called "Rise" where we are looking at the rise of the Temple in Jerusalem. In 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 King David charges his son Solomon to be courageous and obedient to the Lord. How can we be courageously obedient? Series: Rise Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Foolishness Will Beat You Down
August 13, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 14:1-3 which continues in the theme of discipline in the book of Proverbs. We look at three biblical characters who played the fool of Proverbs 14:1-3. Not only do Eve, Solomon, and Rehoboam all play the fool, but because of sin, we all play the fool. Jesus is the one who breaks us out of our foolishness. Jesus, though he was no fool, was beaten as the fool, to make us wise.
Ensured by Us Endured by Him
August 06, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 23:13-14 which continues in the theme of discipline in the book of Proverbs. What should parents do about physical discipline? Should we use spanking as a form of discipline or not? Ultimately the rod of discipline was ensured by us, yet endured by Jesus.
The Value of a Stick
July 17, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 3:11-12 which gets us into the theme of discipline in the book of Proverbs. It can be unsettling to read about the rod of discipline in Proverbs so how can we deal with it? How can we approach the rod of discipline in our own lives? Proverbs 3:11-12 gives us a two word answer: 1. We can be "receptive" and 2. We can be "confident."
Should I Be Afraid of God?
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 3:5-8 which contrasts the foolish person with the wise person. The wise person fears the Lord (Proverbs 3:7). Does fearing God mean I need to be afraid of him?
Don't Let Your Eyes Kill You
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we examine two biblical events in light of Proverbs 3:5-8.
Portrait of a Wifey
June 24, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at how the portrait of a godly wife in Proverbs 31 applies to everyone.
Dad Will Shoot You Straight
June 18, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. On this Father's Day, we look at Solomon's wisdom for his kids in Proverbs 4:23-27. Solomon instructs his son to guard his heart by watching three extremities: our mouths, our eyes, our feet.
Habits of the Household
June 11, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 22:6 in light of the biblical household. Then we explore three habits of households that are living into Proverbs 22:6.
Word to the Wise, Fear God
June 04, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis summer we're preaching Proverbs that people reference often. This week we look at Proverbs 1:1-7 and explore the essence of Biblical wisdom.
Earthly Body vs Heavenly Body
May 21, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Apostles' Creed ends with, "I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting." 1 Corinthians 15 gives us a future hope and a present encouragement. Future hope: Jesus rose to a resurrected body so we will rise to a resurrected body. Present encouragement: Jesus crucified our sin in his mortal body on the cross.
Small "c" catholic
May 14, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Apostles' Creed says, "I believe in the holy catholic church." Why do we say this when we aren't Catholic?
The Lesser-Known Sibling of Jesus' Ministry
May 07, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe Apostles' Creed reads, "He ascended into heaven." With all the focus on Jesus' incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, His ascension is often an afterthought. Why do we need an ascended Jesus?
H.E. Double Hockeysticks
April 30, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat does it mean when the Apostles' Creed reads, "He descended into hell?" Did Jesus really go to hell? Where did Jesus go when he died? What should we be thinking about when we recite this line of the creed?
Three in One
April 20, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Apostles' Creed affirms that we believe in one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. At Jesus' baptism we see each member of the Trinity. God becomes all the more personal when we are invited to become participants in the Godhead. Scripture reading: Mark 1:9-11
I Believe
April 16, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe're starting a new series on the Apostles' Creed. The creed begins with the words "I believe." What are we doing when we say the words "I believe?" Scripture reading: Acts 16:25-34
Sunday - Jesus the Gardener
April 09, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. On Friday, Jesus is arrested, tried, and crucified. Scripture Reading: John 20:11-18 At the open tomb, Mary mistakes Jesus for the gardener? We like to ask, "How could Mary mistake the very one she's seeking for the gardener?" But this is the wrong question. The right question is, "Why would John include this detail?"
Friday - A King Who Dies
April 02, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. On Friday, Jesus is arrested, tried, and crucified. Scripture Reading: Luke 23:35-43 On Friday, Jesus pays the ultimate price and is crucified on a cross. Looking closer at this King who dies reveals three juxtapositions: 1. Jesus does not rely on his strength to save himself, instead he obeys his Father. 2. Jesus does not deliver himself when he could have, instead he remains in the suffering until death. 3. One of the thieves ...
Thursday - Jesus’ Anguish in Gethsemane
March 27, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. After riding into Jerusalem on Sunday, Jesus returns to the city on Monday to cleanse the temple. Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 After the Last Supper on Thursday, Jesus and his disciples head to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prays in anguish before going to the cross the next day. In Gethsemane we see: 1. Jesus' Humanness 2. Jesus' Faithfulness 3. Our Unfaithfulness.
Tuesday - The Olivet Discourse
March 19, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. On Tuesday, Jesus prophesies about his second coming on the Mount of Olives. Scripture Reading: Mark 13:1-4, 24-26 Using the temple as an image for his prophesy, Jesus teaches about when he will come back someday. Jesus' second coming means that we are to have vigilance for his return, and we are to take comfort that he is returning.
Monday - Jesus in the Temple
March 05, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. After riding into Jerusalem on Sunday, Jesus returns to the city on Monday to cleanse the temple. Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:12-17 Jesus cleanses the temple and receives contrasting reactions from the religious leaders and from the children. The religious leaders are angry while the children sing his praises. Like the children who sang Jesus' praises, we are to have a childlike faith.
Sunday - Jesus Rides into Jerusalem
February 26, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBCoinciding with Lent, we are preaching through Holy Week. Today we begin with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Scripture Reading: Luke 19:36-40 Are you worshipping Jesus for the King he is, or are you praising your construction of what a king ought to be?