Center Grace Church Podcast

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The Comfort and Challenge of Grace - 5/5/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 15:1-21 Preacher: Derek Baker

05-06
51:25

Sharing our Suffering. Pessimism vs Realism - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt, Pastor Derek, and Pastor Nathaniel discuss how we should go about sharing our suffering. They discus how Christians should be realistic instead of pessimistic. They then conclude with a quick chat on social media and the Impassibility of God.

05-02
01:03:46

The Patient Art of a Faithful Witness - 4/28/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 14 Preacher: Derek Baker

04-29
52:23

Seeker Sensitivity, Nathaniel's Philosophy of Ministry, and Evangelism vs. Social Justice - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt asks Pastor Nathaniel to explain his philosophy of ministry. They discuss church accessibility, and how a region may benefit from having multiple churches with different philosophies. They explain why we use juice for communion, and conclude with a question sent in from the kid's Sunday School class!

04-26
01:03:33

The Contours Of Mission - 4/21/2024 sermon

Preacher: Nathaniel Lee Text: Acts 13

04-23
43:58

The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society, Trump Bibles, and "Contradictions" in Scripture - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss: What is pluralism and what are the advantages of the gospel in a pluralistic society? What do you think about Trump Bibles? Can we explain the differences between Gospels?

04-17
01:07:27

Tending What's Been Sown - 4/14/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 11:19-30 Preacher: Derek Baker

04-15
53:54

Preferred Pronouns, Doctrine of Common Grace, and Jewish Festivals - Ask us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss: Why don't we celebrate Jewish festivals? What is a biblical defense for the doctrine of common grace? Should we use preferred pronouns? How can we love those outside the church? Should we use preferred pronouns? Should we attend LGBTQ weddings?

04-14
01:16:34

Good News For All The People - 4/7/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 11:1-18; 10:34-35, 42-43 Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

04-08
39:10

The Divine Intrusion - 3/31/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 9:1-22 Preacher: Derek Baker

04-01
41:24

Did Philip Teleport? Filioque? Defining Witnessing & Evangelizing - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss: What does it mean that Philip was "carried away"? Does Filioque actually matter? What does procession even mean? Can you clarify definitions relating to Evangelism?   Check out the relating sermon, "What Witnesses Do" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIeu76YBwQ

03-29
54:38

What Witnesses Do - 3/24/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 8:26-40 Preacher: Derek Baker

03-25
52:49

Is God a Hypocritical Murderer? Magic vs. Stewardship. Did the Trinity Fracture? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss why Christians in Samaria did not immediately receive the Holy Spirit. They continue by discussing the difference between magic & stewardship, followed by an explanation of how God can justly take a life. They conclude by explaining how the Trinity is unbreakable.   "How the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations Unlocks the Gospel" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/doctrine-inseparable-operations/   Check out the recent sermon, "What Witnesses Should Expect" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHR25DoLSXw&t=1836s      

03-21
01:15:34

What Witnesses Should Expect - 3/17/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 8:4-25 Preacher: Derek Baker

03-18
49:32

Why Christian's Die? The Power of Death Beds. Does Death destroy meaning? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel as he dives into all things relating to death. Why do Christian's still experience death? How can conversations around death be evangelistic? Does death make all my investments (Family, Career) meaningless?   Check us out on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWnaI89YgI4    

03-14
51:17

Is It Worth Your Life? - 3/10/2023 sermon

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4 Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

03-11
41:51

Why Create a World that would Fall? Why Must Christ Suffer? What Death comes from Sin? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt asks Pastor Nathaniel to explain why the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ was necessary for salvation. "If God is omnipotent, could He have done things in a different way to spare suffering?" They continue with a discussion on the types of death that exist, and the relationship with sin. They conclude by suggesting some resources for studying scripture.

03-08
48:41

Lift up your Eyes - 3/3/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 6:8-7:56 Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

03-07
40:45

Differentiating between Moral, Civil, and Ceremonial OT Laws. Why Every Christian Needs a Church - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt, Pastor Derek, and Pastor Nathaniel sit down to discuss the different types of Old Testament Laws. They finish with a discussion on why every Christian needs to belong to a church.

02-29
01:17:13

The Priest FOR All, Making Priests OF All - 2/25/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Preacher: Derek Baker

02-27
46:49

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