Charge On with Pastor Wayne Bray

Upstate Church
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Charge On is aimed at encouraging believers to advance the mission of Jesus Christ in their work, in their families, and everywhere in between.

  1. May 7

    State of the Church

    This episode focuses on the state of Upstate Church, reflecting on God's incredible blessings over the past five years and looking ahead to the next five years. The pastors emphasize that this growth came through ordinary obedience, unity, and a culture of giving away rather than holding onto ministry opportunities. As they enter a season of transition with building projects, new campuses, and staff changes, they challenge the congregation to move from being spectators to active participants in the mission, using their God-given gifts to serve and reach others.

    57 min

  2. Apr 15

    Unity Over Preference

    In this episode, the pastors discuss the importance of calling out both heresy and apostasy regardless of political affiliation, using President Trump's recent social media post depicting himself in a messianic role as an example. They emphasize that Christians must speak truth with grace, not defending what is clearly wrong simply because of political alignment. The conversation then shifts to their sermon series on Ephesians 2:11-22, focusing on how the Gospel creates unity among believers by breaking down dividing walls. They explore how spiritual maturity leads to laying aside personal preferences for the sake of the mission, and discuss what it truly means to belong to the people of God rather than just attending church as a consumer.

    47 min

  3. Apr 9

    But God

    This episode focuses on the sermon from Easter Sunday on Ephesians 2:1-10, emphasizing that salvation is not about being 'almost good enough' but about being spiritually dead and needing resurrection. The pastors challenged the common cultural misconceptions that people are basically good and just need to try harder, instead teaching that only good people go to heaven and that there are no good people apart from Christ. The message highlighted how God's grace through the resurrection of Jesus provides the same spiritual resurrection for believers - being made alive, raised up, and seated with Christ in heavenly places.

    58 min

  4. Apr 2

    Don't Settle For Less

    This episode explores Ephesians 1:15-23, where Paul prays for believers to have spiritual eyes opened to see the fullness of what God has made available to them in Christ. The pastors emphasize that many Christians settle for a surface-level connection with God, experiencing salvation but missing out on the abundant life Jesus promised. Paul's prayer focuses on three key areas: knowing the hope of God's calling, understanding our value as God's inheritance, and experiencing the resurrection power available to believers. The message challenges Christians to move beyond 'disinfectant Christianity' (being cleaned up) to 'deployment Christianity' (being sent out for God's purposes). Just as a sprinkler system that's never connected to water can't function, Christians who aren't truly connected to God's Spirit miss out on the supernatural life He intends for them.

    1h 3m

  5. Mar 28

    God's Election VS. Human Choice

    This episode explores Ephesians 1:3-14, focusing on God's election and predestination of believers. The pastor emphasizes that these deep theological concepts should bring clarity and comfort rather than confusion, explaining that God chose believers before the foundation of the world for adoption as His children. The message addresses the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, affirming that both God's election and human choice are biblical truths that work together. The sermon highlights key themes including adoption, redemption through Christ's blood, and the inheritance believers receive as God's children. Rather than creating arguments, these doctrines should drive believers to worship, evangelism, and holy living.

    55 min

  6. Mar 12

    What is a Southern Baptist?

    Pastor Wayne Bray discusses his nomination for Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference President and explains what the Southern Baptist Convention is to church members. The pastors also address cultural challenges facing Christians today, specifically discussing politicians like James Talarico who claim Christianity while holding unbiblical positions on issues like homosexuality and abortion. They emphasize the importance of balancing grace and truth, staying rooted in Scripture rather than following personalities, and approaching cultural issues with both biblical conviction and Christ-like love.

    1h 6m
  7. Marriage & Family

    Mar 5

    Marriage & Family

    This Episode from the Culture War series focuses on God's design for marriage as revealed in Matthew 19, where Jesus responds to the Pharisees' question about divorce by pointing back to Genesis. The pastors emphasize that marriage is not a contract but a covenant, designed by God from the beginning as a permanent union between one man and one woman. The message challenges both secular and selective biblical worldviews, calling believers to embrace the full biblical standard for marriage rather than seeking loopholes or cultural accommodations. The episode also addresses the beauty of covenant marriage, the reality that marriage involves two sinners learning to love each other, and the sanctifying nature of this relationship.

    56 min

  8. Feb 24

    Sexual Ethics: Holiness in a Permissive Culture

    This episode addresses sexual immorality from 1 Corinthians 6, where Paul instructs believers to flee from sexual sin. The pastors emphasize that sexual sin is not just about external actions but about what happens within the temple of the Holy Spirit - our bodies. Paul was addressing the Greek philosophy that separated body and soul, arguing that only the soul mattered. However, Paul teaches that our bodies matter to God because we will have a bodily resurrection, and we were bought with a price.The core message is that sexual immorality is fundamentally about whether we will make ourselves or God the center of our lives. Paul's single instruction is to 'flee' - which means to make it a continuous habit of running from sexual temptation. The pastors emphasize the need for practical guardrails and boundaries, noting that sexual sin promises much but delivers little, often causing significant damage to marriages and relationships. The talk calls for radical transparency, accountability, and a commitment to honor God with our bodies.

    1h 4m
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