Grace 242

Grace 242
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We don't go to church, we are the church. Listen in on a church plant striving to be the church who make disciples of Jesus.

  1. How to Be Bold

    JAN 25

    How to Be Bold

    Title: How to Be Bold Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:6-9 Series: Be Bold! How do we move from cautious faith to courageous action? We learn the answer from Joshua, who was commanded to be strong and courageous. True boldness is born out of trust in God. To be bold, we must first "Take Hold" of the unique calling God has placed on our lives. Next, we must "Take Heed" of God's Word by internalizing it through study and conversation. Finally, we must "Take Heart." We never go into a moment of boldness alone. The Holy Spirit is always with us, just as Jesus promised. Through these three simple steps, we can live out our mission statement boldly in the year ahead.

    30 min

  2. JAN 18

    Wisdom

    Title: Wisdom Scripture Reading: Job 28:1-3, 23-28 Guest preacher Adam Brill joins Grace 242 to explore the concept of wisdom as presented in Job 28, which acts as an "interlude" within the book of Job, bridging historical narrative and poetic dialogue. It contrasts human efforts to acquire valuable material possessions with the unattainable nature of true wisdom through human means. Wisdom ultimately comes solely from God, found in fearing the Lord and shunning evil. Adam leaves us with an encouragement toward biblical literacy and understanding of scriptural context.

    35 min
  3. A Better Worth

    JAN 11

    A Better Worth

    Title: A Better Worth Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:3-7a, 2 Corinthians 8:9 Series: A Better Story Painting: https://ibb.co/wv0YyXH In this episode, Peggy and Pastor Bill discuss the Peggy's painting which you can view here. Peggy's painting vividly contrasts worldly wealth and possessions (depicted in black and white) with the true riches found in Jesus Christ (represented in color). Peggy shares her personal journey from believing worldly success was the ultimate goal to realizing its emptiness, learning that all earthly "trappings" pale in comparison to Christ's humble sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes that through Jesus's humility—the King of the cosmos stooping to become a baby boy in a manger—we are freed from the oppressive need to pursue material wealth and instead embrace a life of true humility and purpose in Him.

    23 min
  4. A Better King

    12/25/2025

    A Better King

    Title: A Better King Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 Series: A Better Story In this special Christmas Eve episode of A Better Story, guest Taylor Englund joins us to explore the cosmic magnitude of the Christmas story. Moving beyond the traditional narrative, we dive into the fascinating historical theory that Jesus was actually born on September 11, 3 B.C., aligning with the Jewish Feast of Trumpets. Tune in to discover the true identity of the Magi, the astronomical evidence behind the Star of Bethlehem found in Revelation 12, and how the heavens themselves heralded the arrival of the King of kings.

    18 min
  5. A Better Family Tree

    12/21/2025

    A Better Family Tree

    Title: A Better Family Tree Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:1-2, 16-17 Series: A Better Story In this episode of A Better Story, co-host Katie Hartline joins the discussion to unpack the surprisingly messy family tree of Jesus found in Matthew 1. We explore why God chose to include outsiders, deceivers, and even a king who practiced human sacrifice in the lineage of the Messiah. Discover how this "unsanitized" genealogy proves that God doesn't just fix the past—He redeems it, offering hope to every broken family and individual today.

    31 min
  6. A Better Announcement

    12/14/2025

    A Better Announcement

    Title: A Better Announcement Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20 Series: A Better Story We're celebrating Advent at Grace 242 with podcast-style sermons on the theme: A Better Story. God's plan to send His Son on Christmas was a far better story than any of us could have possibly written. Today Kathy Rosen joins Pastor Bill to explore the God's plan to announce the birth of His Son to an unlikely group of shepherds.

    32 min
  7. Legation

    11/23/2025

    Legation

    Title: Legation Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Series: The “L” Fruits of Jesus The final "L" fruit of Jesus is legation, meaning disciples are called to act as Christ's ambassadors to the world, a concept explored through four "ships." This identity begins with Citizenship, as we represent the Kingdom of Heaven while living here on earth, stepping into the divine Partnership God established with humanity from Adam onward. Since history shows that humanity repeatedly failed to fulfill this role, the core of our message must rest on the Lordship of Jesus, the perfect legate who secured reconciliation through the cross. Finally, our ultimate Worship as legates is expressed through urgency, embracing our authoritative mission to advance Christ's agenda today, right now.

    33 min
  8. Lavishness

    11/16/2025

    Lavishness

    Title: Lavishness Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:7-8 Series: The “L” Fruits of Jesus The 1986 "Hands Across America" generosity event fell short, but how does God's abundant generosity prove that His plan for us is truly **lavish**? This sermon explores the concept of lavishness as an essential fruit of a follower of Jesus, illustrating the profound generosity of God through the metaphor of hands. True discipleship begins with The Receiving Hand, recognizing the immense, abundant grace, mercy, and forgiveness God has lavished upon us through Christ. This received forgiveness establishes a necessary pattern for us to follow. We are called to extend the same mercy to others through The Forgiving Hand, remembering that forgiven people must forgive people, thereby reversing the curse of cyclical revenge. Finally, we express lavishness through The Giving Hand, sharing our finances, resources, and time, confident that if God cares for the birds and lilies, He will supply all our needs, allowing us to live the abundant life Jesus promised.

    28 min
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  • Creator
    Grace 242
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    280
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