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Grace 242

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

We don't go to church, we are the church. Listen in on a church plant striving to be the church who make disciples of Jesus.

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Lombardi Puts a Face on Football Part 2

January 01, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Scripture Reading: John 1:14 This Advent we are taking a deep dive into John 1:14 and what he means by “the Word.”  In week 3, we pick up where we left off in week 1 as we dive into The Prophetic Word personified and The Written Word personified. 

Lombardi Puts a Face on Football Part 1

December 18, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Scripture Reading: John 1:14 This Advent we are taking a deep dive into John 1:14 and what he means by “the Word.”  In week 1, we dive into The Creative Word personified and The Vocal Word personified. 

Cutting Through the Confusion of Baptism Part 2

November 20, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:36-41 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 9, we learn that baptism is a cleansing and a commissioning. We are to live out our baptism every day repenting of our sins and making disciples. 

Cutting Through the Confusion of Baptism Part 1

November 13, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:11-12 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 8, we look at the connection between circumcision in the Old Testament and baptism in the New Testament. 

Snacks in the Middle of Practice

November 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Scripture Reading: Mark 14:22-26 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 7 we survey different views of the Lord’s Supper including the Reformed position. Pastor Bill concludes by coaching 3 things to be thinking about when we come to the Lord’s table. 

Finding Faith in a Tower

October 30, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-17 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 6 we see how Luther’s Tower Experience led him to understand salvation by faith alone for the very first time in his life. We demonstrate true faith by apprenticing ourselves to Jesus. 

Salvation is Not a Trophy in Your Case

October 17, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:29 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 5 we attribute salvation to God’s sovereignty. Salvation is a work that belongs to God and he deserves the glory and merit. 

Security in Sovereignty

October 10, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 66:1, Psalm 115:3 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 4 we boil Reformed Theology down to the phrase: High sovereignty of God. What does God’s absolute sovereignty mean for us? 

You Can Cook a Goose, but you Can’t Silence a Swan Song

October 03, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 3 we look at Jan Hus and Martin Luther whose stand for Biblical authority sewed the seeds for our doctrine: Sola Scriptura (scripture alone). 

Relationship vs Ritual

September 26, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-22 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 2, we look at Martin Luther’s life who left a life of religious rituals to enter into a life of relationship with Jesus. 

Theology VS Religion

September 19, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1-6 This fall we are looking into what we believe as people in the Reformed theological tradition. In week 1, we learn that theology is God-centered as opposed to religion which is human-centered.

Teethbreaker

July 14, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Scripture Reading: Psalm 3 This summer we’re looking at the book of Psalms. Psalm 3 finds David asking for God’s protection while on the run from his son Absalom. 

A Soundtrack for Stargazing

July 10, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Scripture Reading: Psalm 8 This summer we’re looking at the book of Psalms. Psalm 8 finds David praising God for his unexpected ways. 

It’s All Evil!

June 27, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Scripture Reading: Psalm 3 This summer we’re looking at the book of Psalms.

Prison or Refuge?

June 12, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Scripture Reading: Psalms 2 This summer we’re looking at the book of Psalms. 

Get It Done

May 20, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

It’s Hard to be a SEAL

May 15, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Scripture Reading: John 6:61-69 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

A Mother's Day Problem, Prayer, Promise

May 08, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

A Mother's Day Problem, Promise, Prayer Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 20 What does Hannah, Samuel's mother teach us about biblical motherhood? 

Insert Disk #2 of Multiplication Program

May 04, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Series: Sent  Episode 13. Insert Disk #2 of Multiplication Program Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:28, Acts 6:7, Revelation 7:9-10 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Outsourcing Math to Your Disciple

April 24, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Series: Sent  Episode 12. Outsourcing Math to Your Disciple Scripture Reading: Mark 3:13-15 This week's episode uses lots of visuals you can find the video message here: https://youtu.be/sNSCZSDc34c What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

How I Got Into Fast Food Marketing

April 17, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Series: Sent Episode 11. How I Got Into Fast Food Marketing Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-2  What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Living Room Concerts are the Best

April 10, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Series: Sent Episode 10. Living Room Concerts are the Best Scripture Reading: Luke 4:33-41  What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Living Room Concerts are the Best

April 10, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Series: Sent Episode 10. Living Room Concerts are the Best Scripture Reading: Luke 4:33-41  What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Reading Body Language Part 2

March 27, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Reading Body Language Part 2 Series: Sent Episode Episode 9. Reading Body Language Part 2 Scripture Reading: Luke 4:38-41 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Reading Body Language Part 1

March 17, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Series: Sent Episode Episode 8. Reading Body Language Part 1 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:5-7 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Fishing: for Sport, for Income, for People

March 13, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Series: Sent Episode Episode 7. Fishing: for Sport, for Income, for People Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

The Divine Pyramid Scheme

February 25, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Series: Sent Episode 6. The Divine Pyramid Scheme Scripture Reading: John 17:20-23 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Audiophiles Know the Value of Good Source Material

February 18, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Series: Sent Episode 5. Audiophiles Know the Value of Good Source Material  Scripture Reading: Luke 6:12-19  What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Audiophiles Know the Value of Good Source Material

February 18, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Series: Sent Episode 5. Audiophiles Know the Value of Good Source Material  Scripture Reading: Luke 6:12-19  What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Saying “Baa” in the Face of Danger

January 23, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Series: Sent Episode 3. Saying “Baa” in the Face of Danger Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:9-10, Matthew 10:16-18, Matthew 28:18-20 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Why God Doesn’t Need Sports Almanacs Part 2

January 14, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Series: Sent Episode 2. Why God Doesn’t Need Sports Almanacs Part 2 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:9-10, Matthew 10:16-18, Matthew 28:18-20 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Why God Doesn’t Need Sports Almanacs Part 1

January 09, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Series: Sent Episode 1. Why God Doesn’t Need Sports Almanacs Part 2 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:9-10, Matthew 10:16-18 What's God's mission for his people in 2021? Why do we exist as Christ's church? What's our purpose in this world?

Why I'm Not an Optimist Part 2

December 19, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Series: Unexpected Hope Episode 4. Why I'm Not an Optimist Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 2020 Advent Series When the people of God were at their lowest, He sent the greatest hope into the world in a way nobody expected - a baby boy born in a manger. 

Why I'm Not an Optimist Part 1

December 13, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Series: Unexpected Hope Episode 3. Why I'm Not an Optimist Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 2020 Advent Series When the people of God were at their lowest, He sent the greatest hope into the world in a way nobody expected - a baby boy born in a manger. 

How a Small Town Girl Led to a Small Town Boy

December 07, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Series: Unexpected Hope Episode 2. How a Small Town Girl Led to a Small Town Boy Scripture Reading: Micah 5:2 2020 Advent Series When the people of God were at their lowest, He sent the greatest hope into the world in a way nobody expected - a baby boy born in a manger. 

We Need a Hero

November 27, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Series: Unexpected Hope Episode 1. We Need a Hero Scripture Reading: Isaiah 59:20 2020 Advent Series When the people of God were at their lowest, He sent the greatest hope into the world in a way nobody expected - a baby boy born in a manger. 

We Are Repenting People

November 14, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Episode 9. We Are Repenting People Scripture Reading: Acts 20:21, Acts 19:1-7 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are People of the Promise

October 31, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Episode 8. We Are People of the Promise Scripture Reading: Acts 3:22-26, 13:32-33 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are Fighting People

October 23, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Episode 7. We Are Fighting People Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-23 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are Gathering People

October 15, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Episode 6. We Are Gathering People Scripture Reading: Acts 2:44-47, 18:1-8 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are Despised People

October 08, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Series: We Are Episode 5. We Are Despised People Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1-9 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are People of the Table

October 03, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Series: We Are Episode 4. We Are People of the Table Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42, 46; Acts 20:7-12 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are People on Mission

September 17, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Series: We Are Episode 3. We Are People on Mission Scripture Reading: Acts 1:8, 8:4-8, 12, 26-40 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are Spirit People

September 12, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Series: We Are Episode 2. We Are Spirit People Scripture Reading: Acts 1:8, 9:17-31 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

We Are Jesus People

September 05, 2020 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Series: We Are Episode 1. We Are Jesus People Scripture Reading: Acts 22:3-10 What if we had no prior knowledge of church and only had the Bible? If all we had was the Bible what would church look like?

Black Lives Matter Part 5

August 27, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This is week 7 of a series called Bumper Sticker Belief. We are scrutinizing cultural mantras through the lens of biblical truth. This week we continue looking at the mantra "Black Lives Matter." Watch the video message here:https://youtu.be/stRN4KYqnoE

Black Lives Matter Part 4

August 13, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

This is week 6 of a series called Bumper Sticker Belief. We are scrutinizing cultural mantras through the lens of biblical truth. This week we continue looking at the mantra "Black Lives Matter." Watch the video message here: https://youtu.be/psetOJG_p8E

Black Lives Matter Part 3

August 06, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

This is week 5 of a series called Bumper Sticker Belief. We are scrutinizing cultural mantras through the lens of biblical truth. This week we continue looking at the mantra "Black Lives Matter." Watch the video message here: https://youtu.be/KbU4TodDEQQ

Black Lives Matter Part 2

July 30, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

This is week 4 of a series called Bumper Sticker Belief. We are scrutinizing cultural mantras through the lens of biblical truth. This week we continue looking at the mantra "Black Lives Matter." Watch the video message here: https://youtu.be/y352RroM-mw

Black Lives Matter Part 1

July 23, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

This is week 3 of a series called Bumper Sticker Belief. We are scrutinizing cultural mantras through the lens of biblical truth. This week we begin looking at the mantra "Black Lives Matter." Watch the video message here: https://youtu.be/OCLN47ymDOo