Scott and Justin examine Colossians 1:27-29, and discuss and clarify what it means to present people "mature in Christ" in the context of a local congregation. Other questions discussed include how we proclaim him in our culture today, and what does it mean to "struggle...
Who are we and what do we do? These are two basic questions that every Christian and congregation should ask. The identity and calling of every Christian and every congregation is summed up in Christ. Text: Colossians 1:27-29 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20180218.mp3...
Justin and Scott discuss the sermon from Colossians 1:24-27, and address how we can still serve others even when we experience heartache. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0212.mp3...
As Christians and as a congregation, we know that our hope of glory is Christ living in us. For Christ's sake we bear the suffering that comes with making him known to our generation. Text: Colossians 1:24-27 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20180204b.mp3...
At Grace Community Church we often mention the phrase "by grace through faith." In this week's podcast, Justin and Scott talk about the meaning of this phrase and how it is important for our salvation and growth in Christ. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0205.mp3...
This passage says that we are now reconciled to God so that we will someday be presented before him holy, blameless, and above reproach, if we continue in the faith. Paul uses the word "if" not to create doubt in our minds about being reconciled...
This week, Scott and Justin talk with one of our members, Taylor Combs, about his Bible reading and the Sunday morning sermon. They discuss the importance of being a healthy church who see themselves as pilgrims in progress, and how to be a welcoming congregation...
When God, in grace, changes our minds from hostility toward him to repentance and faith in him, we become worshippers. When God opens our eyes to see that our reconciliation to him is based on the saving work of his Son, we become worshippers of...
Looking back at Paul's prayer in Colossians 1, Justin and Scott discuss the importance of prayer, and ways we can pray for the church. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP0122.mp3...
In this prayer, Paul is looking back on the cross of Christ and the conversion of these Christians; for that, he gives thanks. He also looks ahead to the day of Christ's return and to what these Christians will need until then; for that, he...
