Grantham Church Podcast

Sermon Series: Prayer: Our Cry for the KingdomSermon Title: Our Spiritual FightScripture Reading: Daniel 10:1-14; Acts 12:1-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6:12 The Scriptures tell us that reality is comprised of both physical and spiritual realms. And the biblical narrative reveals that there is a struggle between good and evil on both sides of the cosmic curtain. So, how do we engage in this...

Sermon Series: Prayer: Our Cry for the KingdomSermon Title: Our Call For HelpScripture Reading: Exodus 14:10; 2 Chronicles 7:11-22; Psalm 107:13-14 To some extent or another, we are all sensing that the world is in trouble. Our country is divided, coronavirus rages on, the whole earth is groaning, and there is no end in sight. And even more concerning, the Church seems to have lost her way and is...

Our stories testify to how God has been at work in our lives and in the life of our church. While we’ve certainly had our challenges and the pandemic is still ongoing, we are growing in our faith and our church is on the move. Listen to Pastor Melissa (Discipleship Pastor) share about our mission and vision at Grantham Church before introducing the stories of five people in our congregation. Worsh...

Sermon Title: An Invitation to LamentScripture Reading: Psalm 6, 13, 22; Matthew 5:4; Romans 12:15; Revelation 21:1-5 Lament is not only how human beings express their grief, but it is also a necessary part of how we should express our faith as Christians. Biblical lament is about going to God with our grief, pain, disorientation, and anger. And the book of Psalms is our go-to place in the Bible f...

Sermon Title: Grace Empowers the Weak & HumbleScripture Reading: John 1:1-18; 2 Cor 12:6-10; Ephesians 2:1-10; James 4:6 America has a mercy and grace problem, as is evident in the lack of it. What is happening? It’s time to return to a biblical understanding of God’s holiness, our sinfulness, and our need for the gospel of Christ. In this sermon, Grace Empowers the Weak & Humble, Pastor D...

Sermon Title: Mercy Triumphs Over JudgmentScripture Reading: Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:7; 7:1-3; 23:23; Luke 7:36-50; James 2:13 America has a mercy and grace problem, as is evident in the lack of it. What is happening? It’s time to return to a biblical understanding of God’s holiness, our sinfulness, and our need for the gospel of Christ. In this sermon, Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment, Pastor David shar...

Sermon Title: Divine EncounterScripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-15 Many people today are looking for some sort of spiritual experience or encounter with God. But what happens when we have one? What then? In this sermon, Pastor Melissa Lowther shares how we can have a divine encounter, what God reveals to us about himself when we meet with him, and how that changes us for the better. Worship Resources:...

Sermon Title: Rowing Against the WindScripture Reading: Mark 6:45-52 Why is life so hard sometimes—stuck at home day after day, month after month, in an unrelenting season of life threatening disease; wrestling with financial uncertainty, or even worse, the loss of a job; perhaps coping with the death of a loved one, or agonizing over a wayward child? Whoever you are, whatever your lot in life, it...

Sermon Title: Great Is the Lord… Do Not Be Afraid! Scripture Reading: Psalm 48 At a time when people think America is losing its greatness, we take confidence in the promise from Psalm 48: "The Lord is great." When we worry about security, "God has shown himself a sure defense." Listen as Pastor John Yeatts reminds us that we should find refuge in "the city that God establishes forever." Indeed, w...

Sermon Title: Still Canoeing the MountainsScripture Reading: Proverbs 29:18; Luke 12:54-56; Ephesians 3:20-21 It was predicted that the pandemic would accelerate our post-Christian culture and push the church further into the margins of American society. We are now seeing signs that is happening. Needless to say, we are still “canoeing the mountains” as we learn to navigate these changes and chall...

Sermon Title: Gather-Grow-Give-GoScripture Reading: Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 10:24-25 God chose the church to be his Kingdom representatives on the earth. The New Testament tell us that the church is Christ’s Body—his hands and feet—on the earth, which is expressed through local congregations. The church is the family of God. And every family needs healthy routines and rhythms...

Sermon Title: Created for CommunityScripture Reading: Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-5; Hebrews 10:23-25 Hyper-individualism in America is a threat to New Testament church life. Why is that? It’s because we were created for community by a communal God. And the only way to live into God’s eternal purpose for the church is to be intentional in gathering as a community of disciples and...

Sermon Title: Jesus & the Selfless LifeScripture Reading: Mark 8:34-35; 10:35-45; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:3-11 There are historical reasons why American society has become so hyper-individualized and self-absorbed today, but knowing how and why we’ve arrived at this place is not enough to get off the “selfie” path. We must receive the good news that Jesus offers us a new identity and sho...

Sermon Title: The Gospel Changes EverythingScripture Reading: Galatians 2:11-21 The Gospel is central to the Christian faith, and it has implications on how we live every part of our lives. Why then do we so easily forget it and begin to justify ourselves through works? In this message, Pastor Melissa articulates what the Gospel is and challenges us to apply it to every area of our lives, remember...

Sermon Title: The Energy and Influence of the Holy SpiritScripture Reading: John 16:7-13; Acts 2:1-13; Romans 8:5-13; Galatians 5:13-25 If it weren’t for the Holy Spirit, there would be no Church. Jesus sent the Spirit to us so that we would have access to his peace, power, and provision. That’s why the Apostle Paul said that we must keep in step with the Spirit if we’re going to follow Jesus and...

Sermon Title: The Commission and Ascension of JesusScripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 The gospels record the last two encounters with the risen Jesus to be when he gave his disciples the Great Commission and when he ascended to heaven. Why are these encounters so significant? And what do they mean for us today? Listen as Pastor David shares his reasons for believing in...

Sermon Series: Easter EncountersSermon Title: Jesus Reinstates PeterScripture Reading: Mark 14:21; Luke 5:1-11; 24:34; John 21:1-19; Romans 2:4 The risen Jesus had breakfast with 7 disciples on the seashore, but he had a special word for Peter. It’s not the first time Peter had met the risen Jesus, so it’s significant what Jesus does there. Jesus forgives Peter, reinstates him, and encourages him...

Sermon Series: Easter EncountersSermon Title: Jesus Appears to Thomas Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:17; John 20:19-29; 1 Peter 1:8-9 He’s often been called “doubting” Thomas. But that’s not a fair description of this passionate disciple of Jesus. In fact, Thomas revealed an even greater commitment than the other disciples, and his insight was far above theirs. So why did Thomas respond the way he...

Sermon Series: Easter EncountersSermon Title: Disciples on the Emmaus RoadScripture Reading: Isaiah 53; Luke 24:13-35; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 1:17-20 The risen Jesus walked alongside two disciples on their way home from a devastating weekend in Jerusalem. Jesus died and their hopes died with him, so they thought. But Jesus surprised them by explaining how the Scriptures foretold all that had happ...

Sermon Series: Easter EncountersSermon Title: Mary at the TombScripture Reading: Psalm 30:1-5; Luke 8:1-3; John 20:1-18 In order to understand why the risen Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene, it’s important to know her backstory. When we consider what the gospels tell us, we see that Mary had means, but she also had her demons! That is until Jesus delivered her and gave her a new identity and...

Sermon Title: The Spirit Who Lives in YouScripture Reading: John 14:15-19; 20:19-23; Romans 8:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 The New Testament says that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is given to reside in those who follow him as disciples. As we see in one Easter encounter with the risen Jesus, the Lord gives us his Spirit to know his peace and be empowered to follow him. Listen as...

Sermon Title: We Are Easter People | Easter Sunday 2021Scripture Reading: Mark 16:1-8; Romans 8:18-39; Ephesians 1:18-21 The resurrection account and abrupt ending in the Gospel of Mark says that what happened to Jesus is mysterious. It says this world, like the scene at the empty tomb, can be puzzling, confusing, even sad and dark. But it also says that something new is happening, despite our fea...

Sermon Title: The Last Scapegoat | Good Friday 2021Scripture Reading: Leviticus 16:10; Isaiah 53:4-6; John 1:29; 11:45-53; 2 Cor 5:14-21 The cross of Christ stands at the center of our faith and at the heart of our understanding of the gospel. The meaning of the crucifixion is multifaceted and mysterious. It is beautiful and horrific. And it is paradoxically the clearest revelation of who God is a...

Sermon Series: Resilient Faith | Lent 2021Sermon Title: Determination + Adaptation = ResilienceScripture Reading: Mark 11:1-10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; Philippians 3:13-14 Jesus wasn’t going to let anything deter him or throw him off course from what the Father had sent him to do. He was determined to act out of his identity and his calling. And after his death and resurrection, his disciples exemplif...

Sermon Series: Resilient Faith | Lent 2021Sermon Title: It’s the Humble Hearts that GrowScripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3; Luke 14:11; Philippians 2:1-11; 1 Peter 5:6-7 Moses told Israel that they had to go through the wilderness so they would trust him and be faithful to the covenant in the promised land, when the days of the desert were behind them. But because they were not teachable, they n...