Grace Church of the Bay Area

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Have you noticed very targeted advertisements popping up on your social media pages- There are entire marketing departments and thousands of dollars dedicated to researching and learning your consumer profile. But, some agencies take another route to marketing to consumers. Rather than spending money on learning a particular individual's likes and interests, companies have chosen to use the one th...

The bible is clear that Christians are one with Christ. We are in union with Him. However, we are often not in unity with Jesus- we are sinful beings who can and do stray away from God's purpose. This week, Pastor Roger discusses six facts about our union with Christ to remember when we are tempted with immorality as we continue our series titled -God's Body, God's Choice-. See omnystudio.com/list...

The slogan -my body, my choice- has been use for multiple social and political movements in the recent past. As Christians, we need to prioritize God's glory in all that we do, and it is only after consulting God's word that we are able to make a decision with the right heart. Listen in as we finish off chapter 6 of 1 Corinthians and begin a multi-week series titled -God's body, God's choice-. Par...

As Americans, we are truly blessed to live in a free country. There are many freedoms that our government constitutes as -rights- that are not seen elsewhere in the world. However, we have the tendency to expect certain treatment, and often end up taking advantage of these freedoms we are accustomed to. Continuing last week's topic in dealing with disputes, Pastor Roger details five motivations to...

Variety and differences are things that God purposefully included in his designs- variation in landscapes, animal species, and people. But what are we to do as Christians when a difference of opinion occurs and how are we to handle it- Join us in hearing Pastor Roger detail five guiding principals regarding lawsuits within the local church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sunday, we discussed part three of our current series, Discipline or Defilement, concerning how Christians should properly administer church discipline. Listen in as Pastor Roger gives us four clarifications on church discipline Christians need in order to avoid defiling the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our study from last week, Pastor Roger unveils five universal benefits of dealing with sin particularly in the context of church discipline. Listen in as we uncover these benefits while studying Paul's admonishment of the sin being tolerated in the Church of Corinth. And remember, -... a little leaven leavens the whole lump- -1 Corinthians 5- 6b-. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

As we discussed last week, love can be expressed in different ways in different contexts. It can be gentle or it can be delivered more sternly during admonishment. Listen in as Pastor Roger discusses six components of a case study on discipline in the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one time or another we have all grown tired of hearing the same jaded sayings or idioms. But, have you ever thought these phrases had biblical application- Listen in as Pastor Roger shows how three popular sayings teach us the nature of sin- -1- -When the cats are away, the mice will play-, -2- -Put your money where your mouth is- and -3- -The choice is yours-. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Regardless if you are a spiritual leader or a spiritual student, the Bible shares a check list -or rather a test- for spiritual mentors. Listen in as Pastor Roger preaches on 1 Corinthians 4-14-17 detailing four roles of a spiritual father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every fifth Sunday, Pastor Roger opens up his sermon to a Question and Answer format to address the concerns of our church body. Listen in as we discuss the following and more- --How are we to focus on the blessings that children bring while the world deems them a burden---Why do we as a church focus on Matthew 26-29 when receiving the communion elements---How should Christians view the death pena...

Over the past two weeks, we learned about four critical areas of life that are determined by who you chose to follow -spirituality, status, wisdom, and reputation-. Listen in as Pastor Roger completes this series with three more areas- comfort, retaliation, and value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, we heard Pastor Roger detail 2 of 6 critical areas of life that are determined by whom you choose to follow- -1- spirituality and -2- status. Listen in as Pastor Roger continues discussing areas 3 -wisdom- and 4 -reputation- of this 3-part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the people you emulate during your continuous process of sanctification- As Christians, we need to be careful and selective on who our role models are. Listen in to hear Pastor Roger teach two of six critical areas of life that are determined by who you chose to follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As human beings, we tend to bring personal learnings from previous experiences to the table when considering God's commands. This leads to varying -truths- among Christian brothers and sisters, but who is ultimately right- The answer is simple - God is right. Our pride and conceit alter God's truth, His word. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/...

When we judge others, not only are we insolently doing that which only God can do, but we are arrogantly challenging His timing. Now is not the time, nor do we have the ability to judge believers. But this doesn't mean that Christians are to get rid of all judgement. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's opinion matters most to you- Saying that your conscience is clear doesn't necessarily make you right, nor does it always justify a decision. It is the Lord's assessment that is final. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roger teaches three evaluators of your ministry and their significance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Service is the definition of what a Christian is. It is a part of their identity. And we must serve in the way God prescribes, because a servant's will is not his own, it is the will of his Master. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Roger teaches three absolutes of a Christian's identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To boast is to glory in something or someone. And when we boast, we must not boast in the thing, but in the One gave it. We then affirm our total dependence on God. Listen along as Pastor Roger concludes his series on dealing with division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is wrong with worldly wisdom- It will never accomplish God's Glory or Will. And the Christian who trusts in his own wisdom, fails to have a right understanding of even himself. Listen along as Pastor Roger teaches six principles to remember to combat self-glory and division in the Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the Church look like today- Is it a physical building or is it the people that make up the Body of Christ- Today, Pastor Roger looks at four attributes of the building of God, that serve as an encouragement to those who love Him, and as a warning to those who don't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Works don't save you, but they do matter - not only to our spiritual growth, but also to the building up of the Church. It is our obedience, with the right heart attitude, that matters to God. Today, Pastor Roger teaches three reasons Christian works matter. Listen to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Church is a living, breathing, organism of God, with everything being informed and dictated by the Gospel. The foundation. Today, Pastor Roger discusses how the Church is built up, God's way. Listen now to five elements of building the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a 5th Sunday Q-A, where Pastor Roger answers questions like- Is it OK to take a break from going to church- Is God glorified by the morality of people- Is the world really going through moral decay as spoken of in 2 Timothy chapter 3- What is the biblical perspective in regards to taking a mandatory vaccine for COVID-19- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.