Center Grace Church Podcast

How Culture Shapes our Understanding - Ask Us Anything - Ep.101

This week, Pastor Nathaniel sits down with Matt to discuss how our individualistic culture influences our understanding of Scripture and the church. They then explore the similarities and differences in God's presence when believers gather for worship versus when they pray or worship alone. The podcast concludes with a discussion on what Catholicism gets wrong about the Pope.
 
"Inventing the Individual" -  Larry Siedentophttps://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Individual-Origins-Western-Liberalism/dp/0674417534
 
Check out the relating Sermon, "You (All) Are the Temple"https://youtu.be/7pIakN8pH-o?t=2675
 
 

Special Episode! Our Pastors' Stories - EPISODE 100! - Ask Us Anything

This week, Pastor Derek and Pastor Nathaniel share their spiritual journeys—from growing up with doubts and experiencing spiritual warfare to ultimately becoming pastors.
 
Check us out on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0TeyUMdcROg
 

The Meaning, Method and Motives of Praise - 1/26/2025 sermon

Preacher: Derek Baker
Text: Psalm 147

You (All) Are the Temple - 1/18/2025 sermon

Preacher: Nathaniel Lee
Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 

Learning How to Praise from the Pit - 1/12/2025 sermon

Preacher: Derek Baker
Text: Psalm 126

Commit/Split Relationship Advice, Forms of Righteousness, Posture & Worship - Ask Us Anything - Ep.99

Audio Issues: Apologies for the intermittent issues with Derek's mic!
This week, Pastor Derek sits down with Matt to discuss whether a Christian couple should commit to a future together despite having different desires. They follow up with a conversation about how the word "righteousness" is often used. The episode concludes with a discussion on how posture and raising hands impact worship. Derek also talks about the elements, forms, and circumstances of a worship service and how to think about them.

The Only Right Response - 1/5/2025 sermon

Preacher: Derek Baker
Text: Psalm 29

I Am With You - 12/29/2024 sermon

Preacher: Nathaniel Lee
Text: Isaiah 41:1-13

The humanity of Jesus, Bad Christmas carols, Forgiving ourselves - Ask Us Anything - Ep.98

This week, Pastor Derek and Pastor Nathaniel sit down with Matt to evaluate the theology of various Christmas carols. They discuss what it means for Christ to be fully man while also fully divine. They conclude with a conversation about how the inability to forgive oneself is often rooted in idolatry.

Captivated by the God of Christmas - 12/22/2024 sermon

Preacher: Derek Baker
Text:  Isaiah 40:21-31