Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio

- Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - In this lesson we will look at the various reasons why studying a theology of singleness is necessary for our context, and we will do a brief overview of historical opinions towards singleness.

- Speaker: Jake Larkin - An overview of some of the intellectual, emotional, and relational difficulties with the doctrine of Hell.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this lesson we will look at the essence of the gospel and the confidence a true believer can have in the saving work of God.

2 Timothy 1:1-7 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the last days of his life, from a prison cell, Paul writes to Timothy with some final words of spiritual encouragement. He wants his friend and protégé to persevere in the gospel. So, Paul reminds Timothy of his genuine faith and exhorts him to flourish in God’s work by remaining grounded in the gifts of the Spirit, firm in God’s calling on his life. May the Lord strengthen our hearts to persevere in gospel living as well as we study 2 Timothy 1:1-7 together.

1 Timothy 6:11-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Living for Christ in a broken world, standing for Christ in a dysfunctional church, speaking of Christ when ears seem to be tuned elsewhere, is a difficult task. Quite frankly, it’s not for the faint of heart. Spiritual warfare is real and dangerous, and there are casualties along the way. So, if we are going to make it, we need to realize that though our task is great, our God is greater! In the closing words of 1 Timothy, Paul reminds his protégé of what he needs to do, but he also reminds him that he’s not alone. May the Lord help us press on with his power in his presence.

1 Peter 4:7-11 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy - We are back in our 5 part series on the Rhythms of Gospel Grace Church. These are the ordinary, but essential practices that we as a church devote ourselves to, on the path of following Jesus. Some might call it a discipleship pathway or steps to growing in grace. We call them our rhythms. Our hope is that as we work through these practices this year they will help you locate where you are in your journey of faith and discover what next steps God has for you as you seek to grow in Him. We have worked through “Gather in Worship, Grow in Community, Learn in Studies” and tomorrow we will look at “Serve on Teams.”

Psalm 90 - Speaker: Jared Jenkins - We come face-to-face with our own mortality at different points in life. Whether it's at the graveside of a loved one, at a college graduation, or at the wedding of a child, there are moments when we are confronted by one simple fact: life is passing away. In Psalm 90, Moses helps us wrestle with the reality of our mortality. He then looks to God as his "dwelling place" and as the Eternal One to help us consider how we should depend on him.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman -

1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In Ephesians 5:17-25, Paul gives the church instructions on elders. He answers questions like, “How should elders be paid? How should elders be held accountable?” and “How should elders be appointed to service?” These are very important and practical insights for the life of a healthy church. We need to understand proper remuneration, how to handle accusations, and what to look for in ordination. So may the Lord guide us as we seek to follow his blueprint for his church.

Ephesians 4:7-16 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - What is Christ's heart towards his sheep? What does Christ do to care for his sheep today? What role does community play in Christ's care for his people? How do we participate in the building up of His body, the church? This week we will explore answers to these questions as we look at the third part of our series on the Rhythms of Gospel Grace - Learn in Studies

1 Timothy 5:1-15 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - 1Timothy 5 is a very practical section of the book that deals with interpersonal relationships in the church. Paul reminds us that the church is like a family and we should treat one another as such. The text goes on to talk about care for widows and proper work relationships. So, read ahead and join us tomorrow as we hear from God’s word about loving, caring, and serving relationships in our lives.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Easter Sunday has come and gone, but the work of our resurrected Savior isn’t over. One of the most beautiful post-resurrection accounts in scripture traces the forgiveness of Peter. On the night of Jesus’ arrest, Peter denied the Lord three times. He turned away from Jesus, but Jesus didn’t turn away from him. After suffering on the cross and rising from the dead, Jesus specifically appeared to Peter. He wanted to forgive his fallen disciple and restore him to service. Forgiveness is something everyone needs. So may the Lord help us learn some powerful lessons this weekend as we embrace his work and follow his example.

Romans 10:1-13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Easter is a time when we remember our risen Savior and rejoice in the life he offers to all believers. This coming Sunday we will consider what it means to have a right standing before God. In Romans 10, the apostle Paul addresses two very different paths - the “way of works” and the “way of faith.” Some people try to secure their righteousness by doing good deeds. But Paul makes it clear that only by trusting in the One who died and rose again can we as sinners be right with God. May the gospel message be both a witness and a cause for worship this Easter.

John 18:28-19:16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Palm Sunday is a time when we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey beginning what is known as Passion Week. As people laid palm branches on the road, the crowds were shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.” The gospel of Matthew tells us that all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Zechariah five centuries earlier when he wrote, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zech. 9:9). In that significant and symbolic event, Jesus was identified as King. But the question remained, would people receive him or reject him? This Sunday, may we embrace the true King and receive him as our timely substitute.

1 Timothy 4:1-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In the book of Ephesians, Paul explains that our warfare is not primarily against adversaries of flesh and blood, but against wickedness and dark spirits. He reminds us of the cosmic war raging all around us. The fact is, there is a clash of kingdoms, a collision of light and darkness, truth and lies. In our text this weekend, Paul identifies false teaching and commends truth teaching. He wants the pillar and buttress of the truth to be prepared for the onslaught of deception and lies. It's easy to look at false religions or aberrant philosophies and forget that behind them reside the teachings of demons. May the Lord help us to be devoted to his word and committed to the truth. May we keep a close watch on ourselves and our teaching.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this lesson we’ll look at the key texts in the discussion on deacons.

1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The first three chapters of 1Timothy are very practical. They address false teaching, call believers to be people of prayer, instruct men and women regarding roles in corporate worship, and they describe the types of elders and deacons needed in the church. But in our text this weekend Paul indicates that his practical teaching was meant to form our conduct. It was intended to shape how we behave as the assembly of the living God. The church is a special institution centered on Christ, so may we receive the Lord’s instruction and become a people for his own possession that bring him glory.

Luke 8:1-3 - Speaker: Josh Lankford - In this Gospel Growth, we consider a biblical theme from 1 Timothy 6 about how God wants us to invest everything we have (our money) in everything God is doing (his ministry).

Ecclesiastes 4:4-12 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - This week, we will discuss the rhythm “grow in community.” Our rhythms at Gospel Grace are the ordinary, but essential practices that we as a church devote ourselves to on the path of following Jesus. When we talk about community at Gospel Grace, we are referring to something much more significant than being around people who are like us or who we like. Community isn’t just living in the same place as a group of people or being with people of common backgrounds, interests, languages, or life stages. Community is how we describe the unity with God and others that humans were made for as a result of bearing the image of God. Though that design has been broken by sin, God is at work through the gospel to restore relationships with Him and others. Although God saves men and women as individuals, He saves them into a new community–a family! And, if God has made them into a family, we should live like one in authentic love and sacrificial good works toward each other and th

1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Paul wrote the letter of 1Timothy so that people in the church of Ephesus would “know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God” (1Tim. 3:15). He wanted to see health and order in the congregation. So, part of the get-well plan for the church was appointing qualified elders and deacons. Though the first part of 1Tim. 3 discusses eldership, the second half of the chapter deals with deacons. The Bible explains that deacons are needed in the church to provide logistical and material support so that the elders can concentrate their efforts on the Word of God and prayer. Deacons are not responsible to teach or spiritually lead the congregation, but instead provide oversight in the service-oriented functions of the church so that needs are cared for and the gospel can spread. So, may the Lord help us have deacons who meet the biblical requirements, fulfill their service responsibilities, and then experience the blessed resul