Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio

- Speaker: David Doran Jr. - A disciple of Christ hears his invitation to prayer! Jesus lived as a human, endured human weakness, overcame temptation, impacted others and accomplished the Father’s will for His life through the power of the Spirit, in prayer. Jesus Christ has done the work to welcome us into HIs fellowship and strength experienced in prayer. The path for believers to endure human weakness, overcome temptation, impact others, and accomplish the Father’s will for their lives comes through the power of the Spirit, in prayer.

Ephesians 3:14-21 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - In Ephesians 3:14-21 we witness Paul's overwhelming emotion to the magnificence of God's work. Paul prays in response to the great truths of the first few chapters of Ephesians and prompts us to reflect on how theology impacts our hearts, the motivations behind our prayers, and the focus of our concerns in prayer. The passage reminds us that understanding God's love goes beyond intellectual pursuit; it requires the transformative work of the Spirit and the indwelling of Christ. Ultimately, the passage emphasizes the limitless power of God. God can do far more abundantly than we can ask or even imagine. Through Him, we can comprehend the incomprehensible and experience the fullness of God's love and grace.

Luke 2:1-22 - Speaker: Will Galkin - The sudden appearance of the angels in Luke 2:8-14 caused the shepherds to respond with fear. However, the angels brought the good news of great joy. They shared that God had sent humanity a means to fully reconcile with Him. After 400 years of no revelation, the people of God were tempted to wonder if God had forgotten them. Our text shows that God had not forgotten His people and that Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Old Testament. This good news reminds us that God is in control, brings us to Christ, and demands a response. What will you do with the good news of great joy?

Malachi 3:13-4:6 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In our final section of the book of Malachi, the prophet addresses the cynical attitudes of the people. Israel is struggling with whether it’s worth serving God. When they look around, it seems as if the proud advance and evildoers face no consequences. So why fear the Lord? Why live for him? Well, the prophet corrects this flawed perspective and calls the people to consider the second coming when God will clearly distinguish between the wicked and the righteous. The pleasures of sin only last for a season, but to those who fear the Lord, the sun of righteousness will bring both blessing and protection. May the Lord help us keep our eyes on him when doubts and fears arise. And may we patiently wait for his return when all will be made right.

Malachi 3:6-12 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Somewhere deep down inside each person is a reticence towards giving. We struggle with greed and consumption. And perhaps the Christmas season exposes that more than any other time of year. A holiday that was initially focused on giving, somehow turned into a season of getting. Well in Malachi 3, the people of Israel were clutching and grasping instead of giving and offering. They weren’t bringing the “full tithe” to the temple, and the Lord calls them out. He wants his people to rethink their relationship with money and ultimately give him his due. But it’s not so that he can get rich, but rather so that we can express trust. The Lord promises that those who give by faith will receive his favor, because at the end of the day giving is a matter of the heart. May God, the greatest giver of all, teach us to be generous this season.

Malachi 2:17-3:5 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The people of Israel in Malachi’s day were such hypocrites. While the priests failed to teach God’s word, and while the people failed to bring acceptable sacrifices to the temple, they had the audacity to call for God’s judgment on others. When God’s patience prevailed and his justice was delayed as a window of amnesty, the people accused God of not caring. “Where is the God of justice,” they asked in a snarky tone. Well, God is the judge of all the earth and he will do what is right in his time. One day all will be held accountable. But while we await his coming let us each receive his cleansing. May we be purified instead of purged. May we be cleansed instead of consumed. (2Pet. 3:9-10) puts it like this, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promises as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish but that all should reach repentance. The Day of the Lord will come…”

Malachi 2:10-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - We are back in Malachi this week and we are picking up our study in chapter 2. The text addresses the difficult topic of divorce and intermarriage with unbelievers. While this book was written some 2,400 years ago, it still has great relevance for our culture today. God’s plan for marriage is that it would picture the covenant love that Christ has for the church. So, may God’s Word help us biblically address our problems in marriage and honest acknowledge the impact our choices can have. And at the end of the day, may he be glorified in our relationships.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44 - Speaker: Ben Henderson - Glorification is often misunderstood. However, it is the great hope we have as believers, the physical resurrection of our bodies. With these, we will live with God forever in the New Heavens and the New Earth.