Grace Baptist Church Audio Podcast

We have all heard the saying, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” All around us we observe our secular society removing Christ as the focus of the Christmas. He has been replaced with extravagant gift-giving, festivities and a whole lot of busyness. In the midst of all of this, we as followers of Christ should remember that Jesus ought to be the reason for everything we do. This was the case for...

 Salvation is the miracle of a moment and discipleship is the process of a lifetime. The day we began following Jesus, we started on a wonderful journey of being changed into the image of Christ. It is a daily, moment by moment process of putting of the old man (the way we used to live) and putting on the new man (the way Christ calls us to live). The Apostle Paul calls the believers in the church...

Have you noticed how that life is made up of moments . These moments are mostly practical as opposed to theoretical . In every moment we are faced with real choices between what is foolish and what is wise, what is our own way and what is God’s way. Whenever we go our own way we experience we experience destruction and bondage. Whenever we choose to go God’s way we experience life and liberty.  Do...

Jesus instructed Peter to cast his nets on the other side of the boat after he had been fishing all night. Though he had caught nothing before, he found through obedience an enormous catch. We also must obey the instruction of the Lord to seek to to wins souls to the Savior. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you lis...

Jude wrote to encouraged the first-century believers facing the pressures and affliction of apostasy. He urged them to earnestly contend for the faith, be fully aware of the apostates and above all stay true to Jesus Christ. How could they accomplish this under so much pressure to compromise? The answer was worship, acknowledging the great worth of God. If they would stand and not back down in the...

"There arose a generation that knew not God." This is the sad statement we find in the book of Judges after God's people had received the blessing of the land from God. How did this happen then? How can we avoid this in our own day and in our own families? Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If...

Jude wrote to the first century believers to provide them with a full awareness of apostates. They lurked within the assembles of the church, selfishly looked to their own affairs and lingered around in arrogance. They stirred up division and used the grace of God to justify and promote immoral living. Jude wanted to do more than merely expose the issue, but to provide a solution to the churches a...

Without a doubt, this was the most consequential election of my life time. The struggle for the direction our nation affects every nuance of our lives — home, marriage, faith, education, finances, work, medicine, food, freedom. As the election is now behind us, how should we as followers of Christ focus our energy on in this season that God has mercifully granted to us? Download Notes Thanks for j...

The societal pressures of apostasy can become very intense and cause waffling in one’s beliefs and behavior.  Yet, God’s people must stand up for their faith and not back down even a little bit. Jude was passionate about exhorting the followers of Christ in the first century about this. His message to them is as relevant to us today as the breaking news. In an effort to help them stand up for thei...

Every one of us have a point of view, a perspective or outlook on life. We see things and events a certain way partly as a result of our experiences, personality, successes or failures, and our relationships. Further, we can have a wise outlook on life or a foolish outlook on life. Proverbs is full of divine guidance to be able to look at any aspect of life with wisdom. Tonight, let’s seek to deve...

Even in the first century church, there were those who had infiltrated the assembles who had abandoned and renounced faith in Jesus Christ and salvation by grace through faith. Rather than going on their own way, they troubled the church and created division. The burden on Jude’s heart was that the followers of Jesus Christ would not back down from their faith that was based on the sure foundation...

How we approach work, our daily walk and wealth is a good indicator of how wise we are. Proverbs was given to us by God to help us develop wisdom in the daily details of our lives. Prayerfully, let's seek to grow in wisdom in these areas of our lives.  Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you...

Have you ever asked someone, “Can I share my heart with you?” If you have, you had something that was burdening your heart or a need you were feeling you had to share. Sometimes it is hard to share the heart and be transparent. As Paul was finishing this second letter to the dear saints in Thessalonica, he shared his heart about what He needed from them and what he was expecting from God for them....

Have you felt the increasing pressure on followers of Jesus Christ to compromise and even renounce their faith? Pressure to deny that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven, that the Bible is our sole authority for faith and practice and that holy living is still expected by God. Pressure to affirm the woke and LGBTQ agendas. In the midst of all of this are those who claim to be followers of Chris...

Have you ever regretted something that you have said? Do you remember a time that you wished you would have listened to some counsel or correction? I am sure your answer is the same as mine, “Yes!” Our lives are dramatically affected by how we listen and what we say. No doubt our homes, your work places, your relationships would benefit from our personal growth in both of these ares. Thankfully, ...

Paul carefully detailed the awful events of the Day of the Lord and the future for the Antichrist and those that follow him. In contrast, he reminds the Thessalonian believers of their incredible salvation and future with Christ. He further strongly urges them to stand firm on the truth of God’s Word anticipating the encouragement and strength of the Lord as they do. For Paul, teaching on the end...

Shakar Eda challenges followers of Christ to live fruit bearing lives. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us...

How many times have you faced and been paralyzed by fear? Does the Bible have help for your fear? Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you...

Can you imagine facing a debilitating physical condition in the first century without the modern care we enjoy today? According to a 2024 study, there are over 1.1 million primary and specialist physicians practicing in our country. Those facing disabling conditions are supported with handicap accessibility in most public places to enable them to function in life. For the man with the palsy in Cap...

A brief thought from the life of Daniel. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week...

Jesus came down to earth with one mission, to seek and to save the lost . Amazingly, he called men to follow Him so that he could equip them to participate in His mission. He was not calling them to join an organization, embrace a strategy or to promote a brand. He was calling them to follow Him. Christ is still extending this call to you and me. Will you heed His call? Thanks for joining us for t...

The church at Antioch was used by God to publish the Gospel far and wide into the Gentile world. It was planted as a result of persecution that drove believers from Jerusalem, the preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in Antioch and the power of God moving hearts to revive Jesus Christ by faith. The church at Jerusalem sent one of their most beloved members, Barnabas, to Antioch to edify the new...

David and Andrea share their story of how God has worked in their lives through the ministry of missionary Archie Perez and called them to serve in the work of church planting. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and s...

Learn how God developed Moses as a leader to deliver His people from Egypt. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to joi...

Epaphroditus was a companion and helper in the ministry to the Apostle Paul. Learn characteristics from his life that can be applied in yours. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your fr...