The Gospel Grit Podcast

The conversation delves into the conflict between feelings and scripture, highlighting the danger of making feelings the judge and scripture the witness. It emphasizes the importance of aligning decisions and beliefs with the truth of scripture rather than subjective feelings. Takeaways Feelings as a judge Scripture as a witness The role of feelings in decision-making Chapters 00:00 The Boo Hoorah...

The sermon delves into Paul's perspective on imprisonment, finding purpose in life's challenges, the unity of Gentiles and Jews in Christ, the unsearchable riches of Christ, the purpose of grace, the role of the church in magnifying God's glory, suffering for glory, perseverance in the face of adversity, living for God's glory, and the ultimate triumph in Christ's return. Takeaways Finding purpose...

The Advent Christian Church has been around for 166 years. And in all that time we have never once officially required a pastor to affirm the Trinity before he stood in one of our pulpits. Not once. This August that changes — or it doesn't. The 2026 Declaration of Principles is coming before the Triennial Convention in Ridgecrest, North Carolina and it is the most important theological document th...

The American church has become comfortable and complacent, focusing on self-expression and affirmation rather than self-denial and sacrifice. The call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus is emphasized as a radical departure from the comfort-seeking Christianity prevalent in society. The message urges a return to the true essence of Christianity, embracing the cross and the sacrifi...

The sermon emphasizes the significance of the blood of Christ in bringing believers near to God and demolishing the barriers between them. It challenges believers to live in unity and love, tearing down the walls that Jesus Christ demolished with his blood. Takeaways The blood of Christ brings believers near to God, demolishing the barriers between them. Believers are called to live in unity and l...

The podcast delves into the concept of the second death, emphasizing its reality and the need to share the gospel message. It also discusses conditional immortality and reflects on the impact of the second death on personal beliefs and actions. Takeaways The reality of the second death is a central theme, emphasizing the need to share the gospel message. Conditional immortality underscores the fin...

The sermon delves into the profound concept of spiritual death and the transformative power of God's mercy and grace. It emphasizes the contrast between the state of spiritual death and the gift of salvation through faith, leading to a life of good works and eternal significance. Takeaways Spiritual death is a terrifying reality Salvation is a gift of God's mercy and grace Chapters 00:00 The Diagn...

The American church is facing a crisis due to the prevalence of soft men, who are spiritually passive, domestically absent, and relationally unavailable. This has led to a weakening of the church and a lack of strong leadership. The responsibility falls on pastors to call men to a higher standard and preach the full counsel of God, including the hard passages. Men need to open their Bibles, serve...

The sermon focuses on the prayer for revelation and the difference between knowing and seeing. It emphasizes the spirit of wisdom and revelation, the enlightenment of the heart, and the hope, inheritance, and power of believers. It concludes with the fullness of Christ in the church and the prayer for sight. Takeaways Prayer for revelation and sight The difference between knowing and seeing The po...

The podcast episode discusses the misconceptions and misinterpretations surrounding the afterlife and what the Bible actually says about what happens when you die. It emphasizes the concept of 'soul sleep' and the hope of bodily resurrection. Takeaways Soul sleep: The concept of 'soul sleep' is emphasized, highlighting the idea that the dead are at rest and not conscious in an afterlife. Bodily re...

The conversation delves into the perception of purpose, God's predestined choice, redemption through Christ's blood, God's plan for the broken universe, the sealing with the Holy Spirit, the hope of resurrection, the sovereignty of God, and living in the assurance of salvation. Takeaways God's predestined choice is an assurance of purpose and value. Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned or los...

The Gospel Grip Podcast addresses the issue of male passivity in the church, home, and culture, emphasizing the call for men to lead, protect, and stand firm. It draws from biblical examples and encourages men to step into their responsibilities with strength and love. Takeaways Passivity is a sin that men are called to repent of and lead with strength and love. Men are called to step into their r...

The conversation delves into the journey of Acts, the survival of the storm, divine appointments, Malta as a mission field, meeting believers on the road, preaching in Rome, and the unhindered gospel. It emphasizes the unchained nature of the gospel and the concept of divine appointments. Takeaways The Unchained Gospel Divine Appointments Chapters 00:00 The Unhindered Gospel

The conversation delves into the importance of continuous learning for pastors and church leaders, emphasizing that learning is not limited to the classroom and should be a lifelong pursuit. It highlights the detrimental impact of a mindset that treats learning as having a finish line, and the role of scripture in guiding the posture of every pastor towards lifelong learning. The conversation delv...

The sermon explores the theme of faith and perseverance in the face of life's storms, drawing from the biblical story of Paul's journey to Rome. It emphasizes the power of God's promise to carry believers through the most challenging times, and the importance of faith, prayer, and obedience in navigating life's storms. Takeaways Faith in God's promise is the anchor that carries believers through l...

The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of the church as the body of Christ and challenges the notion of blaming the church for personal grievances. It highlights the impact of isolation on Christians and encourages a return to fellowship within the church community. Takeaways Church is the body of Christ Isolation weakens Christians Chapters 00:00 The Church is Not a Building

The conversation explores the power of the Holy Words of God, the significance of honesty about one's past, the moment of conversion, the mission of a converted man, the importance of speaking true and rational words, the concept of being almost saved, and the challenge of living like a saved person. Takeaways The power of the Holy Words of God Living like a saved person Chapters 00:00 The Power o...

The conversation delves into the weight of God's hidden hand, the empty pomp of earthly wisdom, the bankruptcy of human wisdom, the unstoppable wisdom of God, and the hidden hand of Christ. It explores the contrast between the kingdoms of man and the kingdom of God, emphasizing the futility of human wisdom and the sovereignty of God's plan. Takeaways The contrast between the kingdoms of man and th...

The conversation delves into the significance of the 2026 Triennial for the Advent Christian church, highlighting the pivotal role of the 2026 Declaration of Principles (DOP) in shaping the denomination's future. It emphasizes the need for clarity, conviction, and unity in upholding the church's heritage and essential beliefs, while navigating doctrinal differences with charity and wisdom. Takeawa...

The sermon delves into the life of Paul, highlighting the lessons to be learned from his experiences. It explores the plot against Paul and the sovereignty of God, the challenges of facing false accusations, the temptation to compromise, the importance of choosing faith over compromise, and the power of faith and trust in God's plan. The overarching theme emphasizes the importance of faithfulness...

The message from Pastor Kevin Skipworth focuses on the sobering reality of a church that appears alive but is actually dead, as described in Revelation 3. The diagnosis, prescription, and hope for revival are explored, emphasizing the importance of staying faithful to the gospel and the danger of compromise. Takeaways Churches can appear alive but be spiritually dead. The diagnosis of a spirituall...

The podcast episode challenges the notion of a comfortable, agreeable Jesus and emphasizes the importance of following the real Jesus. It explores the difference between a Jesus people are comfortable with and the Jesus people are actually called to follow. The episode encourages listeners to embrace the real Jesus, who is holy, fierce, and unwilling to leave them unchanged. Takeaways Real Jesus v...

The message emphasizes the certainty and significance of the resurrection, highlighting the transformation of the body and the hope it brings. It encourages steadfastness, hope, and meaningful work in light of the resurrection. The chapter titles and timestamps are as follows: Takeaways Certainty of the Resurrection Transformation of the Body Victory Over Death Living in Light of the Resurrection...

Rev. Kevin Skipworth discusses the dangers of progressive Christianity, emphasizing its departure from biblical truth, the redefinition of Jesus, and the importance of holding firm to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Keywords: Progressive Christianity, Gospel, Bible, Jesus, Sin, Salvation, Theology, Deconstruction, Scripture, Truth Key Topics The attack on the authority of Scripture The redefinition of...

Rev. Kevin Skipworth explores the profound spiritual lessons from the story of Cain and Abel, emphasizing the importance of worship in spirit and truth, and how our offerings to God reflect our hearts. This episode challenges listeners to examine their own worship and surrender to God's will. Keywords: Cain and Abel, worship, sacrifice, spiritual truth, surrender, faith, biblical lessons, Christia...