Groups Podcast Ep 73, The God-Centered God

Groups Podcast Ep 73, The God-Centered God

06.07.2026 This week marks the beginning of a new sermon series where we’ll be examining the Character of God. There are no greater questions that we can ask than, “Who is God, and how can I relate to Him?” Throughout this series we’ll hear from different pastors, addressing God’s kindness, love, compassion, fatherliness, generosity, justice, presence, and His very good news. Today we are asking the question, “What is the chief and highest end of God?” His highest, most pinnacle pursuit may not be what we expect, but it’s certainly very good for us. Let’s lean in and discover more about God together. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 72, Baptism Weekend The Changed Life

05.31.2026 Sermon Summary Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we personally trust Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are immersed in water to identify with Jesus in His death, and when brought out of the water, they identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation. The declaration is threefold: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of God’s family. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [ http://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 71, Authentic Community and Suffering

05.24.2026 Sermon Summary In conclusion to our series on suffering, we look at the necessity of authentic community. We were never meant to endure life alone. Real community is not supplemental—it is essential. Not mere proximity to people, but a deep heart-connection formed through an intentional relationship. When the outer man is stripped away, and the inner man is revealed, and true connection becomes possible. As we share our hearts with one another, we experience the belonging we were created for. Through a vulnerable, authentic relationship, God breaks down the outer man and forms Christ within us. Step into the vulnerable world of authentic community—and together reap the strength, healing, and transformation it brings. You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 70, E̶x̶p̶l̶a̶i̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶G̶o̶d̶ Encountering God

05.17.2026 Sermon Summary This week we come to the climactic scene that the book of Job has been building toward: the powerful encounter between God and man. Job comes off the bench with a 2–0 victory over the enemy, exhausting rounds of discourse with friends, has his mind renewed for six chapters, and now is about to be humbled, silenced, and transformed by God. Out of the storm God speaks, leading Job through over 80 questions that expose the limits of man and reveal the mysteries of God. As God moves from the visible creation to unseen realities, the message becomes clear: if Job cannot govern creation, how could he comprehend the reality where God dwells? Yet God’s goal is not merely to inform Job, but to reveal Himself. Job moves beyond knowing about God and finally encounters Him. Revelation is God’s invitation to come closer and know Him personally. Beyond the suffering, the sin, and the storm, God wants us to know Him. This is eternal life (John 17:3 [https://ref.ly/John%2017.3;esv?t=fl]). You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]

Groups Podcast Ep 69, Discrepancy Between the Reality of GOD and Our Low Experience of Him

05.12.2026 Sermon Summary There is a great disparity between the reality God offers us through the Bible and our limited experience of it. He tends to offer life, peace, joy, and a beauty that is unparalleled, or otherworldly. Yet we continue in the slums of this routine we call life, and don’t experience the fullness of what God is inviting us into. Why is that? In Job, chapters 32-37, we see a glimpse of our answer; we have too high a view of self and too low a view of God. Renewing our minds comes from humility. Seeing the Character of God humbles our hearts. This is the great adventure we will take through these six chapters of God’s majesty. Are you ready to enter the mystery and leave with more questions than answers? You can find this week's sermon notes and Sermon Guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/ [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides/] Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? “We empower the willing to come fully alive in God’s presence for the renewal of our cities.” —— Stay Connected Website: http://www.gracechurchsp.org [http://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fillthecitywithjesus]