Center Grace Church Podcast

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

The Poison of Comparison. Why we Compare? How can we Stop? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek to discuss where the proclivity for us to compare ourselves with others comes from, and how we can break away from it.
 
Check out the relating sermon, "Making a Community of Substance"
https://youtu.be/8_ypo_L0mSo?t=1646

Making a Community of Substance - 2/11/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 5:1-11
Preacher: Derek Baker

Diversity among Elders? Fleeing opposition? Biblical Generosity? - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt asks Nathaniel and Derek: Why does Center Grace not have any blue collar or poor elders?  When is it wise to flee opposition? What does biblical generosity look like in our current context?
Check out last weeks sermon, "Living as if Jesus is Alive"
https://youtu.be/k08ZN79is_o?t=1543

Living as if Jesus is Alive - 2/4/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 4:23-27Preacher: Nathaniel Lee

Leviathans, Presidential Election, Idols, and Book Recommendations - Ask Us Anything

This week Matt, Pastor Derek, and Pastor Nathaniel sit down to discuss: What are some book recommendations? What is a leviathan? How do we combat idolatry?How can we trust the bible? How should we think about voting?

An Unstoppable Force - 1/28/2024 sermon

Text: Acts 4:1-22
Preacher: Derek Baker

Did Jews Baptize before Jesus? Can I Cast Lots? Is Intinction Biblical? - Ask Us Anything

Did Derek single-handedly win the World Series for Boston? Did Jews baptize before Jesus? Is Intinction Biblical? Why would God command those who might live in rebellion against him to be circumcised? What's the difference between uncleanliness and sin? Find out this week as Matt sits down with Pastor Derek.
 
By Oath Consigned - by Meredith G Kline
https://www.amazon.com/oath-consigned-reinterpretation-covenant-circumcision/dp/0802816215