Grace Upon Grace

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I talk about what it means to preach the Bible with a “fallen condition focus” and how, without the honest recognition of everyone’s fallenness, there is no true hope to be preached. We also talk about the overlap between stand-up comedy and preaching the gospel, and why it is so crucial to confront the aches of the world through the preaching of the Word so that t...

Title: A Debt Paid, A Life Redeemed Text: Philemon 1:1–25 Originally delivered on 12 January 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: The Tragedy and Triumph of Grace Text: Genesis 27:1–41 Originally delivered on 29 December 2024 at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Taylors, SC For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: God’s Promise Fulfilled in a Manger Text: Luke 2:1–7 Originally delivered on 22 December 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: The Promise That Holds Us Fast Text: Genesis 3:14—4:8 Originally delivered on 15 December 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: Grace That Exceeds All Expectation Text: Matthew 11:1–6 Originally delivered on 8 December 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: The Table of Grace Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23–28 Originally delivered on 1 December 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: The Heart of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24—2:5 Originally delivered on 24 November 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I chat about the daunting task of studying the Old Testament and how students of Scripture can and should dive into this challenge. Rather than “unhitching” the Old Testament from our faith, the first thirty-nine books of your Bible are vital to your understanding of the Bible itself. Eric is on staff with me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, w...

Title: How the Gospel Rewrites Your Story Text: Colossians 1:21–23 Originally delivered on 17 November 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: Christ Sufficient and Supreme Text: Colossians 1:15–20 Originally delivered on 10 November 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I talk about how aspiring pastors can discern and distinguish the “call to the ministry” and why that is such a serious endeavor. Using Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 3, we examine what qualifies one for pastoral ministry, along with the side effects of churches being shepherded by pastors who haven’t been genuinely called to the ministry. Eric is on staff with me at St...

Title: News That Never Grows Old Text: Colossians 1:3–14 Originally delivered on 3 November 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: The Gospel’s Gift of Gratitude Text: Colossians 1:3–14 Originally delivered on 27 October 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I touch on the subject of pastoral encouragement, how pastors can battle it, and why they shouldn’t try to hide it if they are serious about equipping the church to do the work of the ministry. After all, the Body of Christ is built up not by the pastor’s eloquence or excellence but by the grace of Christ that manifests in weakness. Eric is on staff with me at Ston...

Title: Christ Alone, Christ Always Text: Colossians 1:1–2 Originally delivered on 20 October 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: Flipped Tables and Expectations Text: John 2:13–22 Originally delivered on 13 October 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, I am once again joined by Pastor Eric Attinger as we continue unpacking what makes for a biblically faithful sermon. This time, we chat about the heart of worship and how a preacher’s delivery of a sermon can lead to mistaken views of the preaching event itself. We also talk about the worship service itself and why it is not just about singing. Eric is on staff with me at Stoningt...

Title: The A to Z of Worship Text: Psalm 111:1–10 Originally delivered on 6 October 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: A Word of Rebuke and Reprieve Text: Joel 2:1–17 Originally delivered on 29 September 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, I am once again joined by Pastor Eric Attinger to continue our conversation concerning biblically faithful sermons. This time, we discuss what makes a sermon authoritative, the source of a preacher’s authority, and the pitfalls that arise when a preacher starts to buy his own press. Eric is on staff with me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and...

Title: Temptation and Triumph Text: Matthew 4:1–11 Originally delivered on 22 September 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Title: Make Time for the Main Thing Text: Luke 10:38–42 Originally delivered on 15 September 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Eric Attinger to chat about what makes for a biblically faithful sermon and why preachers should preach with an Emmaus Road hermeneutic. Eric is on staff with me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife, Jade, and their son, Rosco. You can connect with him on Facebook . Resources: “ Delivering the goods ,”...

Title: A Bundle of Contradictions Text: Genesis 35:1—49:33 Originally delivered on 8 September 2024 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe