Center Grace Church Podcast

Is God a Hypocritical Murderer? Magic vs. Stewardship. Did the Trinity Fracture? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss why Christians in Samaria did not immediately receive the Holy Spirit. They continue by discussing the difference between magic & stewardship, followed by an explanation of how God can justly take a life. They conclude by explaining how the Trinity is unbreakable.
 
"How the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations Unlocks the Gospel"
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/doctrine-inseparable-operations/
 
Check out the recent sermon, "What Witnesses Should Expect"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHR25DoLSXw&t=1836s
 
 
 

What Witnesses Should Expect - 3/17/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 8:4-25
Preacher: Derek Baker

Why Christian's Die? The Power of Death Beds. Does Death destroy meaning? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel as he dives into all things relating to death. Why do Christian's still experience death? How can conversations around death be evangelistic? Does death make all my investments (Family, Career) meaningless?
 
Check us out on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWnaI89YgI4
 
 

Is It Worth Your Life? - 3/10/2023 sermon

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4
Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

Why Create a World that would Fall? Why Must Christ Suffer? What Death comes from Sin? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt asks Pastor Nathaniel to explain why the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ was necessary for salvation. "If God is omnipotent, could He have done things in a different way to spare suffering?" They continue with a discussion on the types of death that exist, and the relationship with sin. They conclude by suggesting some resources for studying scripture.

Lift up your Eyes - 3/3/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 6:8-7:56Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

Differentiating between Moral, Civil, and Ceremonial OT Laws. Why Every Christian Needs a Church - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt, Pastor Derek, and Pastor Nathaniel sit down to discuss the different types of Old Testament Laws. They finish with a discussion on why every Christian needs to belong to a church.

The Priest FOR All, Making Priests OF All - 2/25/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 6:1-7
Preacher: Derek Baker

Does the Bible Condone Slavery? Should Christians Support Reparations? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Derek and Pastor Nathaniel as they discuss how God addresses slavery in scripture. They continue with a discussion on whether or not Christians should support reparations. They wrap up with a quick chat regarding Christians who do not celebrate Easter.
 
Check us out on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLBciKt0LaE
 
Tim Keller's Sermon touching upon Slavery:https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/work-and-family/
 
PCA Report on Racial and Ethnic Reconciliation:https://resources.pcamna.org/resource/report-on-racial-and-ethnic-reconciliation/
 
"For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America"https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/for-a-continuing-church-the-roots-of-the-presbyterian-church-in-america-sean-michael-lucas-9781629951065?variant=9784617107503
 
"Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair"https://www.amazon.com/Reparations-Christian-Call-Repentance-Repair/dp/1587435985
 
Check out the most recent sermon, "Of Human or Divine Origins?"https://youtu.be/3Zhw7IeSM_o?t=1759
 

Of Human or Divine Origins? - 2/18/2024 sermon

Acts 5:12-42
Preacher: Derek Baker