Grace Church of the Bay Area

Everything involving the Church, including the church itself, belongs to God. The fact that God assigns us our ministry, and has charge over the growth, is a source of both trust for the results, and accountability for diligence. Listen now as Pastor Roger brings us part two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is God's Church in the context that He is sovereign over it. We're doing the assignment He has called us to, with the ability He has given us. We're all involved, but only God can do it. Listen now as Pastor Roger teaches how to keep the right mindset about the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we look at an infant, we know that in time, they will reach adulthood. Much the same with spiritual maturity. There is a progression that should take place. But there are factors that will hinder it. Listen along as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The natural man cannot understand or appraise the things of the Spirit. They are foolishness to him. But because the Holy Spirit has opened our minds, we can understand the Scriptures. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like is only known by like. God's Holy Spirit so fully and completely comprehends God's nature and plan, that He is fully competent to revel it. And without the Holy Spirit we would be left in darkness. Listen along as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wisdom of the world is subject to change. The wisdom of God does not. It is timeless Truth. And His wisdom is a mystery because it can only be comprehended by some. Listen along as Pastor Roger teaches four reasons the wisdom of God is a mystery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of our sin, we have earned an eternity in hell. That is the problem, but there is a solution. Listen along this Easter Sunday, as Pastor Roger teaches us eight ramifications, or consequences, of rejecting the resurrection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you change one thing in sharing the Gospel message, it becomes a myth. In today's sermon, Pastor Roger brings us lessons from the Apostle Paul about sharing the Gospel , and what an Ambassador of Christ looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Pastor Roger answers some questions including--Is swearing a sin--Is it sinful to get a tattoo--Can you lose your salvation--How do we address homosexuality- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our continuing series on the wisdom of God, Pastor Roger explains how Paul's methodology in his ministry serves as a model for our evangelism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boasting can be good or bad, depending on what you are boasting in. Boasting in the Lord is a good thing, but boasting in yourself is quite the opposite. That kind of boasting is putting one's confidence and trust in themselves. It is finding your self-worth through the recognition of your accomplishments by others. But with God's salvation plan, God's call, no man can boast. Listen along to learn...

Today, we consider our calling. A calling by God. In our passage, Paul's point was not to embarrass or criticize the Corinthian believers. Paul's point was to exalt the marvelous grace and wisdom of God. The whole point is to dignify us, so that God will be exalted. To magnify Himself. So, maybe being -foolish- is not such a bad thing. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roger brings us today's s...

The primary reason man's wisdom is inferior to God's is because, through their wisdom, they could not gain salvation. Man couldn't earn it. They couldn't achieve it. There is no way man, whether through good works or human wisdom, can reach God on his own. So the choice is simple- trust God and His foolishness, or keep up the pretense of wisdom and perish. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roge...

All are either being saved or being destroyed. To those that are perishing, the Gospel is moronic and silly. But the contrast that Paul makes in today's passage, between the perishing and the saved, does not correspond to man's foolishness verses man's wisdom. It's man's foolishness verses God's power. It is in the Cross that God's promises and transforming activity become operative. Listen along...

Our concern for the Church, the Body of Christ, must outweigh our desire to gossip about people in the church, or even to protect our own reputation by wanting to stay anonymous. Gossip won't solve the problem. Instead, what will ultimately end division in the church is the centrality of the Cross. Don't worry about your own reputation. Take the focus off your self and put it on Christ. Listen alo...

Division within the church is dangerous. It's like having a body with an injured limb, it won't function properly. In the same way, when there's disunity or disagreement, the church is not one. It is broken. Instead, we must be unified internally and externally. We must do away with divisions and put the church back together the way it was meant to be, complete, as one whole functioning body. List...

Already, not yet. Our salvation is secure in Christ, but it is not yet fulfilled. Therefore, we should not wait around idly, but live in light of His coming. We are not to just stand on the foundation of the grace of God as those who are enriched with speech and knowledge, rather we are to stand on our tiptoes like a child looking out of the window, eagerly anticipating the return of the King. Lis...

Blessing and grace are interconnected. As true blessing is an act of grace. And when we focus on grace, we can truly be thankful, despite our circumstances. And why can we be thankful- Because we have everything we need. Listen along to learn more about what that means, as Pastor Roger teaches eight realities of the grace bestowed upon believers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

As Christians, we understand that we did not earn our salvation, nor do we deserve it. Salvation is entirely a gift from God, through the sacrifice of Christ. Positionally, we belong to God, but our practice does not always reflect that. And yet, one of the best motivations for us to avoid sin is to remember our position in Christ. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Roger teaches five classific...

Introductions are in order- As we begin a new year, Pastor Roger also begins a new book of the Bible, as we are introduced to Paul, an apostle. Listen along as we take a closer look at the life of Paul and what it takes to be an apostle. That we would follow in the footsteps of people like Paul. And although we are not apostles, we have the same Holy Spirit as he did. And we too are Christians. Se...

Today is our 5th Sunday questions and answers. Pastor Roger answers questions regarding if Christians should celebrate Christmas. He also discusses the phrase, -I rebuke you Satan-, and if it is an appropriate thing for a believer to say or pray. And he finishes with speaking about the inerrancy of Scripture and the impact of the Word on the world. Listen along to learn more in this thought-provok...

For many, Christmas is the highlight of the season. And today, Pastor Roger brings out its significance by focusing on the Person of Christ. Taking a look at His genealogy, but also His life on earth. Yes, we celebrate the birth of a baby, a human being. But this baby was also 100- God. He was the fulfillment of generations of promises. The wait is over. Listen along to learn more. See omnystudio....

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important for us to be reminded of its true meaning. And it all starts with the Person of Christ. Today, Pastor Alton goes over Jesus' origin story. But he also teaches us about His mission, and the significance of His life. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Alton teaches us four truths about Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jesus said that we are lights of the world, He was telling us who we. Being a light of the world is not about becoming something else, but about being who you already are in Christ. This is who you are. This is the mission of the Church. And stars shine the brightest in the darkness. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Alton brings us today's sermon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In today's sermon, Pastor Roger completes his series on 1 Peter. Explaining, through Peter's conclusion, that he is encouraging the recipients of the letter, and reminding them of all that has been written. Telling them that they have the peace that comes only to those who know Jesus Christ. This is a prayer, from an apostle. They are Peter's closing thoughts, and we should be reminded and encoura...