Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio

- Speaker: Isaac Gagarinas - In this class, Anna Grace Galkin, Pastor Jotham Manoranjan, and Pastor Josh MacAvoy join as guest panelists in a final technology discussion. This panel focused primarily on theological considerations of AI, ethical considerations of AI, and parenting principles regarding kids and technology.

- Speaker: Christopher Hile - In the final week of our study, we explore the prevailing cultural value of relativism and locate it as a question of authority. We also introduce the fourth and final tool for cultural engagement, storytelling. Stories are unavoidable for us as humans, and help us to make sense of the world around us. Stories also help us to show that the gospel is not only true, but beautiful.

Acts 6:8-7:60 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The Old Testament recounts how Israel moved from being led by prophets and judges, to the coronation of kings. Do you remember the name of the first king of Israel? Yes, Saul – a man who looked great externally. He stood head and shoulders above the rest. His outward appearance was commendable, but his heart was cold and corrupt. He disobeyed the Lord, and the kingdom was eventually taken from him. The Spirit of God left him, and he spent the last days of his reign in jealous grasping and bitter envy. The hand of the Lord was not on him. But instead of bending to God’s will and bowing to God’s next chosen leader, he resisted and rebelled to his last breath. Saul’s day was past, and God’s favor and blessing were now resting on David, “a man after God’s own heart.” This ancient rivalry reemerges between the first century Jewish establishment and the Son of David named Jesus. The temple looked great externally. It stood tall and appeared commendable. But at the heart o

- Speaker: David Pimentel - This week, we explore another prevailing culture of our time, hedonism. In this lesson, we explore the various presuppositions to such a value, explain bridges and barriers for the gospel, and provide you with more tools for engagement.

- Speaker: Isaac Gagarinas - This lesson gave listeners a chance to participate and apply the technological framework developed in the class. By looking at several case studies, listeners were asked to discern the positives/negatives of each scenario, identify heart issues, apply biblical texts, and propose habit changes moving forward.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Speaker: Josh MacAvoy

Acts 6:1-1:7 - Speaker: Jon Kopp - In the early chapters of the Book of Acts, the church is experiencing an extraordinary growth spurt. On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 people embraced faith in Jesus, and by Acts 4, an additional 5,000 were added. And as we saw in our last message in this series, that growth is happening even in the face of threats from within and without. God’s word and work will not be stopped. You attack the Apostles and tell them to stop talking about Jesus, and they count it worthy to suffer with Jesus…and they go right on preaching about Him in public and private. The gospel is advancing powerfully, and as Acts 6 begins, the number of disciples is increasing too. But, another threat is about to arise. This time the threat is more subtle than violent persecution or blatant hypocrisy. Growing pains are threatening gospel advance. May God help us to recognize that growth often brings challenges, but when the church unites around the priority of God’s Word and sharing in ministry, God’s word

1 Thessalonians 2-8 - Speaker: Chan Choi - This week, we delve into the narrative of expressive individualism to explore the question, "Who am I?" We will also examine how we can challenge the postmodern narrative and extend the better story of the gospel to discover our identity in Christ. Additionally, we will introduce the tool of "hospitality" to demonstrate how the Christian life is both livable and believable.

- Speaker: Isaiah Maynard - This is part of the "Christians and Technology" teaching series. This class will address the God-given mission of parenting and some of the unique threats that technology, specifically modern, digital technologies, pose to that mission. This class will also provide some practical steps that parents and families can take to help nurture the soul-formation of children as well as orient their entire lives around the transformational power of the gospel.