Center Grace Church Podcast

An Unshakeable Life - 6/1/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 12:18-29
Preacher: Derek Baker

Reframing Suffering - 5/25/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 12:1-11
Preacher: Derek Baker

"He Descended into Hell" / Does Death or Resurrection Justify? / Where was Daniel? - Ask Us Anything - Ep.114

This week, Matt asks Pastor Derek about Daniel’s absence during the events involving Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. In a separate discussion, Matt raises a question about the Apostles’ Creed: What does it mean when it says, “He descended into hell”? Pastor Derek explores the historical and biblical meaning behind the phrase, which leads to a discussion about whether Jesus needed to be raised from the dead for us to be justified. In his response, Pastor Derek emphasizes that the imputation of Christ’s righteousness is a crucial—yet often overlooked—element of the Gospel.
 
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Was Melchizedek the Preincarnate Jesus? Will Animals Speak in Heaven? - Ask Us Anything - Ep.113

This week, Matt asks Pastor Derek to share his thoughts on who Melchizedek was. They conclude by discussing a question from the kids' Sunday School about speaking animals and heaven?
 
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Deeper Faith, Better Promise - 5/18/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 11:32-40
Preacher: Derek Baker

It is NOT a Blind Leap - 5/11/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 11:1-12
Preacher: Derek Baker

Decision Making Under Pressure. Was Jesus the Literal Rock? Motivating our Hearts - Ask Us Anything - Ep.112

This week, Matt asks Pastor Derek whether 1 Corinthians' description of Jesus as a rock is meant to be taken literally or figuratively. They go on to discuss how to find motivation to seek Christ during seasons of spiritual dryness, and how to balance peace and pressure when making decisions. The episode wraps up with a conversation about why we take communion twice a month, followed by a lighthearted discussion about music.
 
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Confident Approach and Attentive Community - 5/4/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 10:19-25
Preacher: Derek Baker

Does Membership Make us a Cult? Do Pastors have Low Standards for Marrying Couples? - Ask Us Anything - Ep.111

This week Pastor Derek sits down with Matt to answer the following questions: How does membership differ from a cult? Do you feel like we'll ever leave the current age of Christian mediocrity? Why don’t pastors have higher standards for whether or not they’ll marry a couple?
 
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The Definitive Sacrifice - 4/28/2025 sermon

Text: Hebrews 9:11-15; 10:1-14
Preacher: Derek Baker