GCF Dayton Weekly Podcast

Grace Upon Grace, Appendix II - A review of three resources available to encourage growth in grace, with emphasis on the value and importance of Bible study.

Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 3 - Growth in greater grace is a free gift, but it does not happen automatically without effort. What is the cost of growing in grace?

Grace Upon Grace, Appendix I - Four members of Grace Christian Fellowship give their testimonies of grace upon grace.

Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 2B - "Grace plus works" theology was the error that Paul addressed in his letter to the Galatians. What is the Gospel's account of grace?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 13 - Having provided a summary of all of God's plan of redemptive history, the Creed moves to the final state of mankind: eternal communion with God. What will happen in the next age?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 12 - Modern society tends to shy away from death and the dying. Without the Gospel's promise of the resurrection of the body, there is no hope for man. Why is this doctrine so important to the message of the Gospel?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 11 - No one can be justified before God by the Law given to Abraham. Why, then, was the Law given? How can our sins be forgiven?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 10 - New believers are baptized into the Church - the body of Christ and the people of God. With all of the various churches that exist in this day, how can we claim, as the creed states, that there is "one holy universal church"?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 9 - The Holy Spirit's ministry has been active in the world from the very beginning of time. What is the nature and purpose of His actions both historically and today in the Church?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 8 - The creed reminds us that a good Judge is coming who will take account of our actions. How important are good works in the life of a Christian who is saved by faith?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 7 - Christ now sits at the right hand of the Father, serving as our mediator. What sort of effect should the Ascension have upon our purposes and behaviors?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 6 - "He descended into hell" is a much debated portion of the Apostles' Creed. What does it mean and what is its Biblical support?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 5 - The Apostles' Creed declares the historicity of Christ's crucifixion and death. How can Christians find encouragement in Christ's suffering?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 4 - The creeds instruct the Church in truth about the life of Christ, beginning with His conception. Why was Christ incarnated? Why is the Virgin Birth a core tenet of the Christian faith?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 3 - The second phrase of the Apostles' Creed declares the identity of Jesus as revealed in each of His names or descriptors - Christ, Son of God, Our Lord. The last title of "Lord" is of particular importance for understanding salvation. Why is it necessary for Jesus to be both Savior and Lord?

The Apostles' Creed, Part 2 - The Apostles' Creed begins by declaring the person and nature of God the Father. In order to understand the significance of these declarations, it is helpful to compare how they differ from the beliefs of other religions.

The Apostles' Creed, Part 1 - GCF begins a new sermon series this week focusing on the Apostles' Creed. What is a creed? Why are creeds necessary?

Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 2A - It is helpful to confront some misunderstandings about grace in order to better understand the Gospel. How are grace and works related? What is the importance of "sola gracia"?

Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 1B - In continuing to build a working definition of grace, it is also helpful to reflect on the effects of grace. What are the results of grace in a Christian's life?

Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 1A - Grace is an often misunderstood concept that is central to the Gospel. What is grace? Is it favor alone, or is there more to it?

Christ in the Old Testament, Part 16 - Saul, in contrast to the other examples in this series, serves as an antitype of Christ. His shortcomings and failures point to Christ as the only fulfillment of our need for a righteous king.

Christ in the Old Testament, Part 18 - The series closes with a look at Christ's fulfillment of the promise to David, first manifest in the blessings upon Solomon. Solomon's peaceful, prosperous, and wise reign only hints at the glory of the coming Kingdom of God.

Christ in the Old Testament, Part 17 - David's victory over Goliath points toward Christ's final triumph over every obstacle. It is not through imitation of David, but through faith in Christ that we partake in the victory.

Christ in the Old Testament, Part 15 - This week we explore the prophetic narrative held in the book of Ruth. Each prominent character foreshadows a role in God's plan for the redemption of the world, most notably Boaz as Christ the Redeemer.

Christ in the Old Testament, Part 14 - Many of the events in Samson's life - his birth, his successes as a man of God, and his death - highlight him as an image of Christ. Listen as we learn about Christ through the life of the most famous (and infamous) of the Old Testament Judges.