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Grace Community Church Podcast

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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Grace Community Church in Orange County, NY. Listen to sermons from Pastor Jarrod Jones that will challenge you and move you toward freedom and hope in Jesus! Visit us at GraceOC.com.

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Episodes

Around the Table - Week 2 - Politics and Fly Babies

November 29, 2015 18:38 - 44 minutes - 48.6 MB

There aren’t many subjects that cause more conflict and debate than politics. Today’s message covers how to handle this topic with grace.

Around the Table - Week 1 - When It Goes There

November 22, 2015 18:48 - 45 minutes - 50.2 MB

What is a Christian to do when the conversation around the table "goes there"? Today's message will enable you to navigate even the toughest cultural topics of today.

I ♥ My Church - Vision Weekend (2015)

November 15, 2015 18:53 - 46 minutes - 51.1 MB

In his yearly vision message, Pastor Jarrod turns to 1 Thessalonians to teach how we are to be on mission with our lives and our lips and to ring out the gospel to lost world around us.

A Heavy Leaf to Turn

November 08, 2015 19:07 - 45 minutes - 49.1 MB

Pastor Adrian Schoonmaker tackles the question many have wondered – is true life change really possible? He shares what Jesus has to say about true change and the obstacles that prevent it.

The End of the World… - Week 8 - Come

November 01, 2015 19:26 - 47 minutes - 52.1 MB

In the final message of the series, join Pastor Jarrod in Revelation 20 where he surveys the events taking place during the 1000-year reign of Jesus.

The End of the World… - Week 7 - There Will Be Blood

October 25, 2015 20:04 - 45 minutes - 49.6 MB

Today we reach the spectacular climax of God’s grand plan for the end of the world as we know it—the apocalyptic second coming of Jesus.

The End of the World… - Week 6 - Here, There, or in the Air?

October 18, 2015 17:49 - 45 minutes - 50.4 MB

Do the scriptures point to a pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation rapture of the church? The question of whether or not Christians will go through the Great Tribulation is addressed in today's message.

The End of the World… - Week 5 - Earth to Sky

October 11, 2015 18:05 - 50 minutes - 54.4 MB

As we’ve moved through the series, one question on the minds of many people has been whether or not Christians will go through the Great Tribulation. Pastor Jarrod begins to answer that question in this first part of a two-part message.

The End of the World… - Week 4 - Cataclysm

October 04, 2015 18:01 - 46 minutes - 52 MB

There is a point in the Great Tribulation where the Antichrist will be revealed for who he really is. This releases the judgement of God through seven seals, seven trumpets and seven bowls of God’s wrath, leading to the second coming of Christ. In all this, God is still calling for people to repent. Have you? Will you?

The End of the World - Week 3 - Run For Your Life

September 27, 2015 18:02 - 49 minutes - 53.3 MB

In Matthew 24, Jesus teaches about the devastation that is to come when the Antichrist is revealed. Many will be deceived into believing he is the Christ until the abomination of desolation is set up. Listen to today’s message as Pastor Jarrod continues the journey through the last days before Jesus returns.

The End of the World... - Week 2 - Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign

September 20, 2015 17:56 - 49 minutes - 53.7 MB

In Matthew 24, Jesus warns his followers not to be led astray by false messiahs, false prophets, and false teachers. There are other signs that will increase as the time of his return draws near. This message teaches how we as believers are to respond to these signs.

The End of the World… - Week 1 - Storm Warnings

September 13, 2015 18:07 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Pastor Jarrod begins the series by showing through the fulfillment of Old Testament that we are living in the last days, that Jesus can return at any time, and that we don't have to live in fear of this truth.

Vintage Faith - Week 4 - How You See Jesus

September 07, 2015 02:55 - 37 minutes - 41.6 MB

In this final week of our Vintage Faith series, Pastor Adrian teaches us how to live in victory: by knowing our enemy, our history, and most importantly, our Rescuer. By keeping our eyes and thoughts on Jesus, we can experience true victory.

Vintage Faith - Week 3 - How You See Yourself

August 30, 2015 17:43 - 39 minutes - 44.4 MB

Whom do we belong to? Continuing in Hebrews 11, Pastor Adrian answers this question and shows us how we should see ourselves with eyes of faith—a bought people ransomed with precious blood.

Vintage Faith - Week 2 - How You See

August 23, 2015 21:21 - 43 minutes - 48.2 MB

One key factor to persevering in faith is how we see—the way we regard situations, the way we look at people, and at circumstances. In this sermon, Pastor Adrian teaches us that believing isn’t always seeing.

Vintage Faith - Week 1 - How You See God

August 16, 2015 18:37 - 39 minutes - 43.3 MB

God calls us to believe Him and to take Him at His word. In the first message of the series, Pastor Adrian looks at the "heroes of the faith" found in Hebrews 11 and how we, too, can have eyes of faith in the everyday and lay aside our old, tired view.

Summer at Grace - Week 7 - 180°

August 09, 2015 16:00 - 46 minutes - 50.6 MB

In this message, Ryan Floridia, Grace’s Warwick Campus Worship Leader, shares that while we are always capable of failing, if we recognize and confess our failures, we can be freed from guilt and can experience restoration.

Summer at Grace - Week 6 - Trash Talk

August 02, 2015 18:05 - 53 minutes - 57 MB

Holding onto hurts and regrets is like carrying around bags of rotting trash. The steps outlined in today’s message will bring you to the place of freedom from those hurts and regrets… the cross.

Summer at Grace - Week 5 - The Prodigal's Goodness

July 26, 2015 17:54 - 44 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this message, Pastor Jose Vasquez from Church at the Bridge reflects on the goodness of God as he looks at the often misunderstood parable of the prodigal son.

Summer at Grace - Week 4 - To the Bone

July 19, 2015 18:04 - 52 minutes - 57.1 MB

There can be severe consequences for harboring unforgiveness in our hearts. As one person put it, not forgiving is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies. Could this be you? Find out in today’s message.

Summer at Grace - Week 3 - Overcoming Trouble

July 12, 2015 19:10 - 40 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Nieves from Transformation Church in Middletown, NY, teaches about overcoming trouble, reminding us that what God brings us to, He also brings us through.

Summer at Grace - Week 2 - Chains

July 05, 2015 18:38 - 46 minutes - 48.6 MB

Are you chained to past guilt, fear, anger, regrets, etc.? Today’s message will help break those chains in your life for good.

Summer at Grace - Week 1 - Garbage & Gold

June 28, 2015 21:56 - 49 minutes - 50.7 MB

In the first message of "Summer at Grace," Pastor Jarrod looks at the parable of the treasure to teach us that the kingdom of God is among us through Jesus and how you can be sure that Jesus is your treasure.

NextGen Weekend - Today

June 21, 2015 15:49 - 43 seconds - 807 KB

Many people see students as the future of the church. We believe, however, that students are the church of today and are setting an example for all believers. In this message, Pastor Shawn challenges us by asking us what we’re doing today to do the same.

All In! - Week 4 - Go

June 14, 2015 20:22 - 47 minutes - 48.6 MB

Jesus gave His followers the great commission to go into the world and preach the gospel. Today's message challenges us to continue this great mission in the power of the Holy Spirit.

All In! - Week 3 - Grow

June 07, 2015 17:50 - 47 minutes - 49.6 MB

Imagine what life would look like if we got answers to our prayers like Elijah did. As we learn in today’s message, it’s not about the one praying, it’s all about the One to whom we pray.

All In! - Week 2 - Give

May 31, 2015 19:56 - 46 minutes - 49.1 MB

Many have probably heard the saying “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” But most people don’t realize that this is quoted as being said by Jesus (Acts 20:35). As followers of Jesus, we need to be “All In!” in regard to giving, specifically through our faithfulness in tithing.

All In! - Week 1 - Serve

May 24, 2015 17:46 - 43 minutes - 45.1 MB

Jesus didn’t save us from our sin just so we can be with Him in heaven. As born-again followers of Jesus, we have been saved to serve. Today we learn why it’s important to serve and what could happen if we don’t.

Runaways

May 17, 2015 16:00 - 43 minutes - 45.3 MB

So often when we run into hard times, our first inclination is to run from God. Only God in His kindness helps us to turn our lives around and bring us back to Him. In this message, Pastor Abe looks at a family who ran away from God and what it means for us today.

Dirty Little Secrets - Week 4 - Good Heart

May 10, 2015 18:57 - 41 minutes - 43.3 MB

The final soil in the proverb of the sower is the good soil. This represents the heart that hears and receives God's truth and bears much fruit. Find out how you can be sure your heart is the "good heart."

Dirty Little Secrets - Week 3 - Crowded Heart

May 03, 2015 17:47 - 45 minutes - 47.2 MB

The third soil in the parable of the sower speaks of a heart that hears and receives the Word of God but allows it to be choked out by three specific things. Listen today to see if these things might be crowding out the Word of God in your heart, and what to do about it.

Dirty Little Secrets - Week 2 - Shallow Heart

April 26, 2015 19:22 - 46 minutes - 47.6 MB

In the parable of the sower in Luke 8, Jesus explains to His disciples the meaning of the different types of soil and how they receive the truth of His word. Today we look at the heart represented by the rocky soil.

Dirty Little Secrets - Week 1 - Hard Heart

April 20, 2015 00:20 - 43 minutes - 45.5 MB

Thousands of people have heard the gospel, and yet not everyone receives it, even when Jesus, Himself preached it. We learn why that is as Pastor Jarrod teaches from the parable of the sower in the book of Luke.

What Next?

April 12, 2015 19:46 - 41 minutes - 43.3 MB

As a follow up to the Easter message, Pastor Jarrod outlines the next steps a new follower of Jesus should take according to Scripture… starting with baptism.

What If? (Easter)

April 05, 2015 17:00 - 43 minutes - 44.2 MB

Many people believe that all roads lead to heaven, and anyone who thinks otherwise is narrow minded and intolerant. In this Easter message Pastor Jarrod addresses that belief and asks the question: what if that sincere belief is sincerely wrong?

Good Friday Communion Service

April 05, 2015 01:42 - 19 minutes - 19.9 MB

Joy and sorrow—everyone experiences them. Good Friday is a time to reflect on the sorrow of our sin and the joy available to us through Jesus' death and resurrection.

This is Love

March 29, 2015 18:24 - 42 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Bible says much about God’s love for us, our love for God, and our love for others. God showed us his love in the person and work of Jesus. How are we showing God’s love to those around us?

Rolling Stones - Week 3 - Anxiety

March 22, 2015 17:52 - 44 minutes - 46.8 MB

Anxiety and worry can always creep up on us, but there is a way to stop it from controlling us. We'll learn how today as Pastor Jarrod teaches from the book of Philippians.

Rolling Stones - Week 2 - Discontentment

March 15, 2015 20:12 - 45 minutes - 46.9 MB

This message teaches us what it takes to go from a life of discontentment to knowing the secret that brings total contentment in every circumstance.

Rolling Stones - Week 1 - Fear

March 09, 2015 01:54 - 43 minutes - 44.1 MB

Most people are familiar with Psalm 23 being read at a funeral. In this message, Pastor Jarrod walks through Psalm 23 to teach that this is actually a psalm of encouragement for those living under the watchful eye of the true Shepherd.

Into the Wilderness - Week 4 - Compromise

March 01, 2015 21:15 - 43 minutes - 45.3 MB

The final temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness is one that can be the most dangerous for us because it's so easy to do… compromise.

Into the Wilderness - Week 3 - Trust

February 22, 2015 19:19 - 46 minutes - 48.4 MB

This message takes a look at the second temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness and the danger of testing God instead of trusting Him.

Into the Wilderness - Week 2 - Hunger

February 15, 2015 19:20 - 48 minutes - 50.9 MB

After forty days and nights of fasting in the wilderness, Satan tempted Jesus in the are where He was most vulnerable at that moment: Hunger. Today's message teaches us how to thrive in the wilderness of our hungers.

Into the Wilderness - Week 1 - Into the Wilderness

February 08, 2015 19:14 - 48 minutes - 48.5 MB

There are two general seasons in which believers find themselves: Mountaintop or Wilderness. This first message of the series teaches us how Jesus prevailed in His wilderness season and how we can do the same.

Eager

February 01, 2015 18:24 - 45 minutes - 46.7 MB

We all want passion in our lives—even God calls us to it. How do we get it? How do we sustain it? Where should we direct it? God's word has answers and as it unfolds, we may even find that passion isn't the main point.

Soul Ecology - Week 4 - Soul

January 25, 2015 19:21 - 47 minutes - 48.6 MB

C.S. Lewis once said, "You don't have a soul. You are a soul." The final message in this series is all about getting your soul healthy and keeping it that way.

Soul Ecology - Week 3 - Body

January 18, 2015 16:32 - 42 minutes - 42.9 MB

The Bible never commands us to eat right and exercise. But did you know that it honors God when we do so? Pastor Jarrod continues the series in which we learn how the interconnectedness of our mind, body, and soul relates to our worship of God.

Soul Ecology - Week 2 - Emotions

January 11, 2015 20:19 - 49 minutes - 50.7 MB

Like the rip tide in the ocean, our emotions can carry us away into dangerous places. Today’s messages teaches us that God created us and our emotions, that it is our responsibility to keep them in control instead of them controlling us, and how to do that.

Soul Ecology - Week 1 - Of Guts & Glory

January 04, 2015 18:29 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MB

The first message in the Soul Ecology series teaches us how difficult it is to love and serve others when we are unhealthy in our emotions, thoughts, and body.

God, Angels & Ordinary People

December 28, 2014 17:24 - 49 minutes - 50.4 MB

For the most part, the people involved in the Christmas story were ordinary folks just like us. God sent an angel to them with a message that was met with doubt, worry and wonder. If God met you where you are right now, how would you respond?

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