Marked by Grace

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Marked by Grace is podcast ministry from Pastor Heath Lambert where he weekly applies the grace of Jesus to all of life.

  1. 5D AGO

    What Is Happiness?

    True happiness is not something you can chase down or manufacture on your own -- and the Bible has a surprisingly clear answer for where to find it. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert unpacks what happiness really is, why pursuing it directly always comes up empty, and how Scripture points us to the one source of happiness that never fades. 0:00 -- Introduction: What Is Happiness? 1:07 -- The Dictionary Definition and What It Reveals 2:33 -- Happiness Is Always a Passenger, Never the Driver 3:38 -- The Character of Your Happiness Depends on What Delivers It 5:19 -- Deuteronomy 33:29 -- Happy Are You, O Israel 6:34 -- What Delivered Israel's Happiness? 7:02 -- Psalm 32:1-2 -- Blessed/Happy Is the One Whose Sin Is Forgiven 7:41 -- The Only Happiness That Never Ends: Jesus and Forgiveness of Sin Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.

    9 min

  2. MAR 30

    What Is the Gospel?

    In this Easter week episode, Pastor Heath Lambert gives a clear, biblical definition of the gospel: the proclamation of what Jesus has done and the benefits of his work for sinners. 0:11 – Easter Week question: What is the gospel? 0:38 – Why the gospel is both basic and profound 1:33 – Defining the gospel: proclamation of what Jesus has done 2:08 – The three works of Jesus: life, death, resurrection 2:46 – The benefits of the gospel for believers 3:59 – 1 Corinthians 15 and the Easter connection Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    8 min

  3. MAR 23

    What Is Psalm 23?

    Psalm 23 is one of the most recognized passages in all of Scripture — but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert gives three answers to the question "What is Psalm 23?" that will deepen your understanding of God's Word and point you to the hope of the gospel. 0:45 — Three Answers to "What Is Psalm 23?" 1:01 — Full Reading of Psalm 23 2:02 — Answer 1: Psalm 23 Is a Poem 3:06 — Psalm 23 as the Word of God 3:46 — Answer 2: Psalm 23 Speaks to Our Hearts 6:40 — Answer 3: Psalm 23 Points Forward to Jesus 7:43 — How Psalm 23 Leads Us to John 10 8:53 — Summary and Closing Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    9 min

  4. MAR 16

    Is Retirement Biblical?

    Is retirement biblical? Most Christians never stop to ask this question — but they should. In this episode, Pastor Heath Lambert walks through what the Bible actually teaches about aging, saving, work, laziness, and ministry — and why the answer may change how you think about your future. 0:00 – Introduction: Is retirement biblical? 2:42 – Retirement requires wealth — what does the Bible say about that? 5:02 – Biblical category #1: We will all grow old, frail, and unproductive (Psalm 71:9) 6:52 – Biblical category #2: Save now for the future (Proverbs 6:6–8) 7:54 – Biblical category #3: Care for aging family members (1 Timothy 5:4) 9:32 – Laziness is always a sin — even in retirement 9:59 – Ministry never retires: how Christians can use their later years for the kingdom 11:06 – Summary: Are there biblical ways to think about retirement? Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    11 min

  5. MAR 9

    Is Singleness A Result of Sin?

    Is singleness a result of sin? This is one of the most thought-provoking questions about marriage, singleness, and the Christian life — and the answer may surprise you. Pastor Heath Lambert opens the Bible to show why singleness is not only acceptable but honored by God, drawing from Genesis 2, 1 Corinthians 7, and the words of Jesus in Matthew 22. 0:00 – Introduction to Marked by Grace 0:13 – This week's question: Is singleness the result of sin? 2:33 – The Genesis 2:24 argument explained 4:02 – Why Genesis 2:24 does not require marriage for all people 5:21 – The difference between aloneness and loneliness 6:08 – What 1 Corinthians 7:32 says about singleness and devotion to God 7:31 – The lynchpin: Matthew 22:30 and what Jesus says about eternity 8:04 – Marriage is temporary; why this proves singleness is not sinful Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    9 min

  6. MAR 2

    Should We Pray the Sinner's Prayer?

    Is the sinner's prayer biblical? Is it required for salvation — or could it actually give people false assurance? Pastor Heath Lambert tackles one of the most common and important questions in evangelical Christianity, explaining what the sinner's prayer is, where it comes from, and what the Bible actually says about how a person is saved. 0:00 – Introduction to Marked by Grace 0:14 – This week's question: Should we pray the sinner's prayer? 1:13 – What is the sinner's prayer? Its purpose and ingredients 3:11 – The limits of the sinner's prayer 3:26 – The sinner's prayer is not in the Bible 4:03 – The danger of false assurance through repeated words 5:36 – We are saved by faith in Jesus, not by words we say 6:24 – Romans 10:13 and what it really means 7:33 – The difference between professing faith and possessing faith 8:07 – What the Bible actually calls us to: repent and believe Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    8 min

  7. FEB 23

    A Quick Explanation of the Trinity

    Pastor Heath Lambert explains the doctrine of the Trinity using five foundational statements drawn directly from Scripture. Whether you are a new believer or a lifelong Christian who has always found the Trinity confusing, this episode gives you a concise, accessible framework to understand one of the most important truths about God 0:00 - Introduction to Marked by Grace 0:14 - Why the Trinity is hard to understand (and why that is a good thing) 2:00 - The five statements that explain the Trinity 3:05 - Statement 1: There is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4) 3:40 - Statement 2: The Father is God (John 20:17) 4:12 - Statement 3: The Son is God (Romans 9:5) 4:41 - Statement 4: The Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4) 5:23 - Statement 5: The three persons are distinct from one another 5:51 - The Great Commission and the Trinity (Matthew 28:19) 6:11 - How the five statements work together Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    7 min

  8. FEB 16

    What Is Love?

    Love is more than a feeling and more than just action—it's both. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert draws from 1 John 4:9-11 to answer one of life's most fundamental questions: What is love? Discover how God's love was made manifest through Jesus Christ and how that same love should flow through us to others. 0:02 - Introduction to Marked by Grace 1:06 - Personal story: Six brain surgeries and years of recovery 1:48 - The most significant thing from that difficult season 2:08 - A new clarity about the love of God 2:31 - Encountering God's love in a life-changing way 3:04 - Key passage: 1 John 4:9-11 4:01 - Love is described, not just defined 4:31 - Definition: A heart of affection that leads to compassionate action 4:47 - The internal and external aspects of love 5:06 - Confusion about love: Is it feeling or action? 5:41 - God's internal affection made manifest 6:12 - The compassionate action: Sending Jesus into the world 6:34 - Looking at God to understand what love is 6:56 - Having received God's love, we love others Key Topics Covered: Personal testimony of encountering God's love during years of brain surgeries and recovery How love is described rather than merely defined in Scripture The internal aspect of love: a heart of affection The external aspect of love: compassionate action God's love made manifest through sending Jesus as propitiation for our sins Why biblical love must include both feeling and action How receiving God's love compels us to love one another The connection between knowing God and demonstrating love Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

    9 min
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Marked by Grace is podcast ministry from Pastor Heath Lambert where he weekly applies the grace of Jesus to all of life.

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  • Channel
    FBC Jacksonville
  • Creator
    Heath Lambert
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 First Baptist Church Jacksonville
  • Show Website
    Marked by Grace

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