Grace of God Sermoncast

Send us Fan Mail As we unravel the Israelites' plight in the wilderness, we confront the misconception that suffering alone can rectify sin. While consequences may deter actions, they fail to address the heart of the issue—the discontent that breeds sin. Therapy, though valuable in addressing actions, falls short in transforming the underlying motivations that drive sin. Sin, ingrained in our...

Send us Fan Mail What are humor and joy? And what spiritual purposes can they serve? Those are the questions we'll consider in letter eleven of the Screwtape Letters. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. http...

Send us Fan Mail In the tenth of the Screwtape Letters, we consider this question: What effect do the friends we keep have on our spiritual lives? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwt...

Send us Fan Mail John and Jane, a married couple have differing views on church attendance. While Jane attends church faithfully, John sees no point in it. Jane believes that going to church makes God happy with her, but John remains skeptical. The episode explores the common perception that worship is a means to please God. However, it challenges this notion by examining Jesus' interactions...

Send us Fan Mail When we feel spiritually low, God is always ready to answer us, to comfort us, and to assure us of his forever-love. But his enemy and ours, Satan, has tactics to use against us during these low points as well. In letter nine of the Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis discusses the particular ways demons attack when we feel spiritually low. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk thro...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to feel "spiritually high" or "spiritually low"? And what interest might spiritual beings have in the spiritual mindsets of humans? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link...

Send us Fan Mail If demons exist, why don't we see them? And what might their interest be in humanity's divisions? In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/...

Send us Fan Mail In the podcast episode "Rethinking  Suffering," the exploration of Jesus' ministry near its end and the challenges he faced are examined through the lens of Mark 8:31-38. The episode delves into the intricacies of suffering and its relationship with faith, drawing parallels between Jesus' temptations in the desert and his ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Listen...

Send us Fan Mail How do anxiety and worry affect me spiritually? Does God have an answer for my fears and worries? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link...

Send us Fan Mail Are Satan and his demons happy when humans suffer? How should Christians respond when suffering is present? What does God do with suffering? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the b...

Send us Fan Mail “If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin” - Soren Kierkegaard. In this episode, we "Rethinking Religion: Trials and Temptations," listeners are invited to explore the complexities of faith and the essence of religion through the lens of Abraham's life. As the Lenten season begins, the episode challenges tr...

Send us Fan Mail What does prayer do? And how should I pray? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various websites; here's a link at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C...

Send us Fan Mail How should I pray for someone else? Should I think of "souls" as something separate from "people"? How am I supposed to love, as a Christian? If you've asked questions like those, you're not alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening! In this episode, we explore the truths Jesus reveals about himself on the Mount of Transfiguration. We find that he is the God of the Old Testament, who spoke with Moses and Elijah on mountaintops. We recognize him as the Lawgiver. But most importantly, we see him to be the God of mercy and grace, whose faithful love abides throughout generations.  This is th...

Send us Fan Mail If I attend a church, what should I think about other people? And what should they htink about me? How should we interact with one another? If you've asked questions like that, you're not alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on va...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the profound lessons embedded within the miraculous events unfolding in Capernaum. From the healing touch of Jesus to the profound implications of his departure, there's much to unpack in this passage. We even get the explore what the meaning of Lent is and why this period of time is important to Christians. Join us as we journey through the nuance...

Send us Fan Mail Do logical arguments help people believe? What role should reason play in establishing someone's religious faith? Perhaps you've asked these questions. If so, you aren't alone. In this miniseries, Pastor Tim will walk through a 1942 book by the British Christian writer C. S. Lewis, "The Screwtape Letters."  You can buy a copy of the book on various website...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Tim Walsh's approach diving into Mark 1:14-20, exploring the Gospel of Mark as an "unexpected heist movie". You make ask how does a heist have any relation to the Gospel, well that's a great question to ask! Drawing parallels with classic heist films, Pastor Tim reflects on the crew that Jesus assembles at the beginning of his ministry. The crew, consist...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening to our podcast feed! This sermon on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 was preached on January 14, 2024, by Pastor Tim Walsh. In this message, we're introduced to an important, but relatively unknown, figure in Biblical history. Samuel was used by God to turn God's people back to God's Word. Samuel also served to lead Israel in their transition to a monarchy.  In...

Send us Fan Mail  In this podcast, Pastor Tim Walsh reflects on the significance of Epiphany, the event marking the sudden appearances of the Magi and Jesus. This underscores the importance of relying on God's Word for guidance. The episode emphasizes the three signs appointed by God where Christ is present: the preaching and teaching of the Bible, baptism, and the Lord's Supper. The nar...

Send us Fan Mail There are many young couples showing up, daily, to the temple, to offer sacrifices for their neborn babies. One of the priests sees a couple (Mary and Joseph)   with an external image that stated obviously they could not afford much but two birds instead of a lamb and a dove for a sacrifice. Regardless, his job, as a priest, is not to judge people by outward appearance. Surprising...

Send us Fan Mail There is a specific verse that people typically are familiar with. No, I'm not talking about John 3:16. Remember the very first verse of John stating "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God"? This is the verse. This is the verse that shines forth the doctrine of the trinity. Later in that book, John 8:35, Jesus states " N...

Send us Fan Mail So much of our daily lives feels like a string of things happening to us. What’s so important about Christmas? Maybe you’ve never asked that question. Maybe it’s obvious to you. But maybe not. At Christmas, God became someone we can touch. Why did God come down into our world where he could be touched and handled and ultimately killed? The simple reason behind Christmas is stated...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine receiving a divine greeting, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Amen." Just as the angel Gabriel spoke these words to Mary, know that you too are "highly favored." In the eyes of God, His love knows no bounds, and if he loves you, dear listener, you are indeed highly favored.  In Luke 1 verses 26-38, we find the power of God&a...

Send us Fan Mail John the Baptist. Paul the Apostle. Two important names in biblical history! You could spend a lot of time talking about these two men. In fact, this sermon does a fair amount of exactly that. But when we read the texts of the Bible about Paul and John, we come to realize that Paul and John didn't want people to focus on them. They wanted to disappear, in a way, so that Jesus...