VERSES: Story & A Christian Worldview
Thank you for joining me for this week's episode of VERSES - a podcast of the ministries of Grace Community Church. I'm your host David George Montalvo. This week, we dive into some serious conversation with the soon to be Dr Stan Ward (he's almost a Dr.). Stan is a Christian educator, speaker, napkin theologian, and workshop leader. And he brings some considerable theological cookies to our table in today's podcast on the power of story in light of a Christian worldview. Also on board is Steve Tanner, Associate Pastor of Families & Community here at Grace. This cool cat isn't ...
Hebrews 5 – Thoughts On The High Priest, Paying Attention, & Maturity
Let's take a closer look at the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 5, and see what insights we can glean out for Christian living. Give us your thoughts on this short study below by using the comments section. Function and Fallibility of the High Priest 1-4 In verses 1-4, the author reminds his Jewish audience of some key points about the priesthood in order to set –up his arguments for Christ as high priest. List three key points: The high priest is not self-appointed, he is ultimately selected by GodThe author knows that claiming Christ as high priest is going to take some explanation for ...
John’s Gospel: The Results of Blind, Hard, Fearful and Prideful Hearts – Doug Clark
July 25, 2010 - Many people say, “I believe in God.” But upon observation, or even through their own confession, they say "though I believe in God, he makes no real difference in my life. " That statement is incongruous with true belief in God. Why? Because you cannot believe in God and not be moved to the action of true worship of God. If you say you believe and have no response, you don’t truly believe; you merely acknowledge God's existence but deny His deity. Listen in to discover what the results of such a disregard were for ...
John’s Gospel: True Belief – Chris Hemphill
July 25, 2010 - For the gospel author John, belief was one of the most important aspects of Jesus' ministry. He consistently made record of Jesus speaking about the importance of true belief -- both belief in Him and in the one who sent Him (God the Father). John even says the reason he wrote his gospel was so that people might believe in Christ (John 20:31). As we dig into John 12 this week, we will look at a few different kinds of believers, and the consequences of each one. Week 28 - John's Gospel Discussion Questions Read John 12:37-50 When ...
John’s Gospel: To Believe Or Not To Believe – Keith Irwin
July 25, 2010 - Today's sermon is based on John 20:31: What type of belief do you have? Has your belief in the Son of God transformed your life? Week 28 - John's Gospel Discussion Questions Read John 12:37-50 When you are asked to believe something what is it that you are being asked to do? What makes something easy or hard to believe? As we have talked about belief in the Book of John how are “knowledge” and “commitment” associated with one another? Read Verses 37-40. How can we guard ourselves against having a hardened heart? Read Verses 42-43. Why ...
VERSES: Story & A Christian Worldview
Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of VERSES – a podcast of the ministries of Grace Community Church. I’m your host David George Montalvo. This week, we dive into some serious conversation with the soon to be Dr Stan Ward (he’s almost a Dr.). Stan is a Christian educator, speaker, napkin theologian, and workshop leader. And he brings some considerable theological... [Read more]
Hebrews 5 – Thoughts On The High Priest, Paying Attention, & Maturity
Let’s take a closer look at the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 5, and see what insights we can glean out for Christian living. Give us your thoughts on this short study below by using the comments section. Function and Fallibility of the High Priest 1-4 In verses 1-4, the author reminds his Jewish audience of some key points about the priesthood in order to set –up his arguments for Christ as high... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: The Results of Blind, Hard, Fearful and Prideful Hearts – Doug Clark
July 25, 2010 – Many people say, “I believe in God.” But upon observation, or even through their own confession, they say “though I believe in God, he makes no real difference in my life. ” That statement is incongruous with true belief in God. Why? Because you cannot believe in God and not be moved to the action of true worship of God. If you say you believe and have no response,... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: True Belief – Chris Hemphill
July 25, 2010 – For the gospel author John, belief was one of the most important aspects of Jesus’ ministry. He consistently made record of Jesus speaking about the importance of true belief — both belief in Him and in the one who sent Him (God the Father). John even says the reason he wrote his gospel was so that people might believe in Christ (John 20:31). As we dig into John... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: To Believe Or Not To Believe – Keith Irwin
July 25, 2010 – Today’s sermon is based on John 20:31: What type of belief do you have? Has your belief in the Son of God transformed your life? Week 28 – John’s Gospel Discussion Questions Read John 12:37-50 When you are asked to believe something what is it that you are being asked to do? What makes something easy or hard to believe? As we have talked about belief in the... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: Death Leads To Life – Doug Clark
July 18, 2010 – There is a slew of misconceptions about what it means to die to yourself. When Jesus says you have to give up your life to get life he is saying that the Christian life is a life of dying to our own desire and living for his. Week 27 – John’s Gospel Discussion Questions Read John 12:12-36 Why was the crowd so excited to welcome Jesus. How do you think you would... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: Lose Your Life To Live – Danny Loeffelholz
July 18, 2010 – These words in John 12 will make a wrestle with some challenging words of Jesus! Are we settling for a Christianity that revolves around catering to ourselves when the central message of Christianity is actually about abandoning ourselves!!! Following Jesus requires a RESPONSE to what he says…Can you imagine what your life would look like as you learn to lose it!!! Week 27... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: The Glory of the Cross – Bryan Tema
July 18, 2010 – The subject of the glory of God is a broad subject. It is this subject that John says drove Jesus to the cross. Let’s learn from Jesus the essential components to the art of glorifying God. Week 27 – John’s Gospel Discussion Questions Read John 12:12-36 Why was the crowd so excited to welcome Jesus. How do you think you would have responded if you had been... [Read more]
VERSES: There’s A Lot of Emphasis On Mission Lately
July 16, 2010 – Today, we dive into the world of missions; both locally and globally. Our panel discusses 1) virtual preaching, 2) overcommitment in worship, and 3) guns in church (see below), as well as a few global trends that also impact Christ-followers right here at home. So sit back and enjoy this week’s guests, Steve Rumpf, Pastor of Global Outreach (GO) and Stephen Wickliffe, Asssociate... [Read more]
John’s Gospel: Extravagant Worship – Doug Clark
July 11, 2010 – Do people look at how you spend time and energy to meet others people needs to such an extent that they ask, “Why in the world are you doing that?” Whether I am worshiping through serving, being with Christ or giving back to him I want it to be above and beyond. I want people to wonder what in the world do I think I am doing. Who God is and what he has done calls us to excessive... [Read more]
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