Center Grace Church Podcast

Inescapable Tension, Incomparable Consolation - 10/14/2024 sermon

Text: Romans 8: 16-18
Preacher: Derek Baker

Is cremation unbiblical? What if God doesn't choose me? - Ask Us Anything - Ep.94

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel as they dive deep into whether or not Christians should be cremated. They follow up with an explanation of how the doctrine of election is meant to lead us to humility rather than doubt.
Questions:
1. Burial? cremation? Does it matter?
2. "This question is not directly about the recent sermon but is certainly inspired by it. When I was a child growing up in generic evangelical churches, I prayed to receive salvation many times because I often felt convicted at alter calls and I was afraid the previous time "didn't count" for whatever reason (not for "fire insurance" but I think a genuine desire to follow Jesus, at least in those moments). Now that I am an adult attending a church in the Reformed tradition, that same fear/doubt has crept up with a new mask: what if I am not one of the elect? I now know that my salvation does not depend on me, but in some ways that is more terrifying because if God does not choose me, there is nothing I can do about it. I believe that God loves His children, I just question if I am actually one of them despite my desire to be, at least most of the time. I've called myself a Christian for many years, but is this level of consistent nagging doubt evidence that I am not? What wisdom/advice do you have for me or anyone else who may be plagued by similar fears?"

Curses & Blessings. Elisha and the She Bears - Ask Us Anything - Ep.93

This week Pastor Derek, Pastor Nathaniel, and Producer Matt sit down to discuss Elisha and his cursing of those who mocked him. The conversation explores the nuances of blessings and curses.
 
(Recorded 9/26/24)
 
Check us out on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlVsGMHW9R8

The Spirit of Adoption - 10/6/2024 sermon

Text: Romans 8:12-17
Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

Safe and Sound - 9/29/2024 sermon

Text: Romans 8:9-11
Preacher: Derek Baker

What Difference Does it Make? - 9/22/2024 sermon

Text: Romans 8:5-8
Preacher: Derek Baker

Impeccability of Christ. Does God save the unborn? How to find a spouse - Ask Us Anything - Ep.92

This week Pastor Derek & Pastor Nathaniel sit down with Matt to discuss:
A) "Impeccability of Christ"
B) Does God save unborn babies who die?
C) Advice for those who are single.
 
Check out the recent sermon, "A New Life"
   • A New Life - 9/15/2024  
 

A New Life - 9/15/2024 sermon

Text: Romans 8:1-4
Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

Election (Voting) & Election (Calvinism) - Ask Us Anything - Ep.91

In this episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Nathaniel sit down with Matt to discuss how they are thinking about the upcoming presidential election. They conclude with a discussion on Calvinism & Reformed Theology.

Judges 19 Questions: Levite Priests, Self Righteousness, Israel's Failures - Ask Us Anything - Ep.90

In this episode, Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss questions from Nathaniel's sermon on Judges 19.
 
Check out the relating sermon, "People without a King"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yhhMvB6coU&t=1795s