Gospel Grace Church Sermon Audio

Psalm 72 - Speaker: Will Galkin - Psalm 72 begins with King David praying that his son would be a good and righteous ruler. But it is not long into the psalm before the reader realizes that Solomon, or any other king, could never fully live up to what David is praying for. The very idealism of the prayer pushes us to look beyond every earthly ruler for its fulfillment. When Psalm 72 is read in light of the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants, it becomes clear that David’s prayer can be fulfilled only in Christ. He alone is the rightful object of all praise, because he is the King who rules with righteousness, brings lasting peace, governs with compassion, and is worthy of all glory.

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Paul has had a strained relationship with the church of Corinth. They were closed off and resentful towards him. They held Paul in suspicion and kept him at arm’s length even though he had given so much for them. In 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 the apostle highlights the marks of his ministry and emphasizes its proven character. He wasn’t some fly-by-night huckster. He wasn’t fleecing them for his own profit. Instead, he endured great hardship on their account and remained faithful to the gospel task before him. He was a servant of God with proven ministry among them, and in return he asked them to open their hearts. He wanted to be reconciled to the church once again and experience unhindered affection. There are so many practical lessons in this text for us this season – lessons about endurance in the service of others, and reconciliation in our relationships with others. May the Lord lead us into his truth and teach us his ways as we gather this weekend to hear hi

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul explains his rationale for not losing heart in the face of adversity. He reasons that even if death overtakes him, the great Victor will raise him up and give him a glorified body. That is a far superior option in Paul’s mind. But as he waits, he continues to engage in gospel ministry. He wants his motives to be right and his message to be right. So, as we continue looking into God’s word this weekend, may we be ambassadors and fellow workers for his glory. May we proclaim a message of good news until our last breath.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Discussion on building plans and options.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #3

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul gives his concluding reasons for not losing heart in the face of suffering. He encountered danger and death constantly, yet he wanted to have good courage and confidence in the Lord. The way he did that was by remembering the resurrection and hoping for the day when he would spend eternity with the Lord. It was his future body and his future life with Christ that sustained him in times of affliction. May the Lord focus our attention on the unseen things of eternity and renew our hope in the future he has planned for those who love him.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #2

Psalm 18 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - Psalm 18 is David’s psalm of royal thanksgiving. He writes it as he looks back over decades of running, war, betrayal, and recounts the saving work of God in his life. The psalm traces a simple but profound storyline — Peril → Prayer → Rescue → Praise — as David, overwhelmed by the cords of death and torrents of destruction, cries out and is rescued by the living Lord who moves heaven and earth to save him. Yet the content is too big and too full to refer only to David. Who we find in this Psalm is Jesus Christ.

Psalm 67 - Speaker: DV - To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #1