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Thinking About The FaithQ19: Is There Any Way to Escape Punishment and Be Brought Back into God’s Favor?Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch...2025-05-0813 min
Thinking About The FaithQ18: Will God Allow Our Disobedience and Idolatry To Go Unpunished?Answer: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in his just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind...2025-04-3015 min
Thinking About The FaithQ17: What is Idolatry?Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism...2025-04-2315 min
Thinking About The FaithQ16: What is Sin?Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mu...2025-04-1615 min
Thinking About The FaithQ15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this...2025-04-0915 min
Thinking About The FaithQ14. Did God Create Us Unable to Keep His Law?Answer: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, an...2025-04-0215 min
Thinking About The FaithQ13: Can Anyone Keep the Law of God Perfectly?Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To...2025-03-2615 min
Thinking About The FaithQ12: What Does God Require in the Ninth and Tenth Commandments?Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, a...2025-03-1917 min
Thinking About The FaithQ11: What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments?Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead to them. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withhold any good from someone we might benefit.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the T...2025-03-1415 min
Thinking About The FaithQ10: What Does God Require in the Fourth and Fifth Commandments?Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction.Dr. Dave Barker continues to join us for these episodes on the Ten Commandments. Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid d...2025-03-0515 min
Thinking About The FaithQ9: What Does God Require in the First, Second, and Third Commandments?Answer: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.Dr. Dave Barker join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To...2025-02-2615 min
Thinking About The FaithQ8: What is the Law of God Stated in the Ten Commandments?Answer: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.Dr. Dave Ba...2025-02-1914 min
Thinking About The FaithQ7: What Does the Law of God Require?Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.Dr. Dave Barker returns to join us on this episode.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more...2025-02-1214 min
Thinking About The FaithQ6: How Can We Glorify God?This week: How Can We Glorify God?Answer: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/2025-02-0516 min
Thinking About The FaithQ5: What Else Did God Create?This week: What Else Did God Create?Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast, (Tim Mudde, Jon Cleland, and Andrew Noble) please visit https://www...2025-01-2914 min
Thinking About The FaithQ4: How and Why Did God Create Us?This week: How and Why Did God Create Us?Answer: God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview...2025-01-2215 min
Thinking About The FaithQ3: How Many Persons Are There in God?This week: How Many Persons Are There in God?Answer: There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine amid daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, and the hosts behind this podcast...2025-01-1514 min
Thinking About The FaithQ2: What is God?This week: What is God?Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church, a...2025-01-0816 min
Thinking About The FaithQ1: What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?Today's episode has the following Question and Answer:What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.Each week in 2025, we will discuss a question and answer from the New City Catechism. This podcast aims to be a delightful way to learn devotionally rich doctrine in the midst of daily life. Each episode is produced at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. To learn more about Grandview Church...2025-01-0115 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsFinal Encouragements (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) - November 24, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr Rick Reed, November 24, 2024. Final Encouragements (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28).Encourage. Anticipate. These two words capture the theme of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian Christians. This week, we’ll wrap up our series in 1 Thessalonians with some Final Encouragements (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28). If you want to be encouraged and want to encourage others, join us this Sunday at Grandview. Let’s anticipate a wonderful time together.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/a655fc82-893c-4bc2-b6c6-08bd28701212.pdf?rdr=true2024-11-2439 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsGetting Ready for the Big Day (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) - November 17, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr Rick Reed, November 17, 2024. Getting Ready for the Big Day (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11).Encourage. Anticipate. That’s the series title of our study in 1 Thessalonians. This Sunday at Grandview, we’ll see these two themes merge in a powerful way. This week, we come to a passage (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) that encourages us to anticipate the Lord’s return. We learn what we can expect and how we can get ready. Join us to hear about Getting Ready for the Big Day.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001...2024-11-1738 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsPurity that Pleases God (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8) - October 20, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr Rick Reed, October 20, 2024. Purity that Pleases God (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8).How do you stay pure in a world that promotes and celebrates impurity? How do you follow the Bible’s teaching on sexuality in a culture that sees those teachings as outdated and oppressive? We’ll find answers to these important questions as we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. This week, we’ll learn life-giving truth about purity that pleases God. Plan to join us at Grandview this Sunday.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/d64d4a...2024-10-2038 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsSteve Jones - Gratitude for God's Guidance (Prov 8:30-35, 2 Tim 3:14-16) - October 13, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Steve Jones, October 13, 2024. Gratitude for God's Guidance (Proverbs 8:30-35, 2 Timothy 3:14-16).On this Thanksgiving weekend, we pause to give thanks to God for His written word, the Bible. Grateful for the doctrinal, instructional and correctional direction it provides to all who want God’s guidance and blessing in their lives. Steve Jones, one of Grandview’s elders will be preaching this Sunday. He will also be sharing about changes being proposed to the Fellowship National’s ‘Affirmation of Faith’ (Grandview is part of The Fellowship association of churches). Copies of these a...2024-10-1341 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsReceiving the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) - September 29, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr Rick Reed, September 29, 2024. Receiving the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16).Grandview is a joyful place. Joy spills over as we gather to worship the Lord and fellowship with one another. Our joy increases when we see more people receive the good news of the gospel and put their faith in Jesus. This Sunday as we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, we’ll see what it takes for people to receive the good news of the gospel in a personal, powerful way. We’re looking forward to seeing you.Serm...2024-09-2933 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsModel Believers (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) - September 15, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr. Rick Reed, September 15, 2024. Model Believers (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10).This Sunday at Grandview, we’ll begin to explore the fascinating book of 1 Thessalonians. In the opening chapter, we’ll meet the people who make up the church in Thessalonica. We’ll see why Paul says they are a “model” for us to follow. We’ll be challenged to follow their example in three important ways. Hope to see you on Sunday!Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/cea42d7f-f0e7-4fc5-ab2a-c671f977d2dc.pdf?rdr2024-09-1538 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsStarting and Sustaining a Healthy Church (Acts 17:1-9) - September 8, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr. Rick Reed, September 8, 2024. Starting and Sustaining a Healthy Church (Acts 17:1-9).This week at Grandview we launch into a new series – a journey through 1 Thessalonians. We’ve entitled the series Encourage. Anticipate because those two words capture major themes in this letter. This Sunday, we’ll look at the start of this church and see how it compares with the start of Grandview Church. We’ll learn some of the essentials for starting and sustaining a healthy church. We hope you anticipate our time together and believe you’ll be enco...2024-09-0835 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsA Psalm for the Journey (Psalm 121) - August 4, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr. Rick Reed, August 4, 2024. A Psalm for the Journey (Psalm 121).Summer is a time for travel. A trip to the cottage. A longer journey to see family or to visit a national park. This Sunday at Grandview, we’ll be reminded that life is a journey, a spiritual journey of faith. As we continue our Summer in the Psalms series, we’ll explore Psalm 121, a psalm that’s been called “the traveller’s psalm.” Together, we’ll learn an important lesson about what it takes to travel well on the journey of...2024-08-1336 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsWhat a Fellowship! (Romans 15:23-33) - November 26, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, November 26, 2023. What a Fellowship! (Romans 15:23-33).Grandview is one of over 500 churches that make up the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. There are many such associations of churches around the world that share in the common mission of Christ. The word Fellowship appeals to us because it speaks of our common bond in Christ, His church, His Word and His mission. The Apostle Paul was careful to foster a rich fellowship within and among all the churches. In his closing remarks to the church...2024-08-1335 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsFortifying our Fellowship (Romans 16:17-27) - December 10, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, December 10, 2023. Fortifying our Fellowship (Romans 16:17-27).Each Sunday in our Grandview “children’s song”, we sing about God’s little children who love their Redeemer, they are bright gems for His crown. The gospel is the power of God that gathers and transforms human rubble into beautifully arrayed precious stones set in his royal crown. The glory of these human gems is that they manifest the love of God. The experience of such redeeming love causes us to love God, His people and His world. In the fina...2024-08-1330 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsPaul's Doxology (Romans 11:33-36) - August 13, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Andrew DeGraaf, August 13, 2023. Paul's Doxology (Romans 11:33-36).In Romans 11:33-36, we encounter a passage that captures Paul's profound praise and adoration for God. This portion, often referred to as "Paul's Doxology," marks a climactic point in his letter where he pauses to offer a resounding hymn of worship. His words in this passage resound with awe at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge. He emphasizes the unsearchable nature of God's judgments and paths, inviting us to recognize the vastness of His understanding that surpasses human comprehension. Paul’s...2024-08-1327 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsIn View of God's Mercy (Romans 12:1-8) - August 20, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, August 20, 2023. In View of God's Mercy (Romans 12:1-8).Christian duty flows from Christian doctrine. In the first eleven chapters of his epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul shone a light on the mercy of God as seen in the doctrine of salvation. He introduces, with new vocabulary and inspired insight, the eternal purposes of God that go beyond human comprehension. Little wonder that he erupts in unfettered worship at the thought of it all. In the chapters that follow, he leads us to consider the...2024-08-1340 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsGospel Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21) - August 27, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, August 27, 2023. Gospel Love in Action (Romans 12:9-21).The loving mercy of God poured out on sinners is the central theme of the gospel. Pondering its facets evokes unrestrained worship and complete surrender to God. In these remaining chapters of his epistle to the Romans, the apostle of Christ describes what complete surrender will look like. It includes an awareness that each of us form the body of Christ and have a keen interest in strengthening one another with God’s enabling gifts. Furthermore, if we are th...2024-08-1339 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsLoving Our Government (Romans 13:1-7) - September 10, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, September 10, 2023. Loving Our Government (Romans 13:1-7).The gospel transforms and redirects sinners. Overcome by the mercy and love of God, we seek the welfare of Christ’s church and the salvation of Christ’s world. Both realms require a unique expression of God’s love. In Romans chapter twelve, the Apostle begins to describe how we are to relate to each. He continues this theme to include our relationship to government authority. How does the Christian render to God what is God’s and to Caesar what is...2024-08-1340 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsIs God Fair? (Romans 2:12-16) - January 8, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, January 8, 2023. Is God Fair? (Romans 2:12-16).Is God fair? If faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, is it fair for God to judge or be offended by people who have never heard His rules or the name of Jesus Christ? In Romans 2:12-16, the Apostle Paul explains the fairness of God and why every effort must be made to share the life-giving gospel with every person.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/58f3ecb7-fe17-4894-9a69...2024-08-1215 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsWhen Religion Ruins (Romans 2:25-29) - January 22, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, January 22, 2023. When Religion Ruins (Romans 2:25-29).The Christian religion keeps people out of heaven… when it is reduced to mere ritual and rule-keeping. At the heart of Christianity is the gospel, which calls sinners to repent and receive by faith a righteousness that only God can provide. Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The gospel makes us proud of what Christ has done. True Christians “get this” and are motivated by love to serve the God of their salvation.Sermon Notes: https...2024-08-1240 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsTeaching Yourself: The Danger of Hypocrisy (Romans 2:17-24) - January 15, 2023Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, January 15, 2023. Teaching Yourself: The Danger of Hypocrisy (Romans 2:17-24). Being a Christian is both a privilege and a responsibility. The Apostle Peter says we are born again into a “Royal Priesthood”. The Apostle John says we are the “children of God”. The prophet Isaiah imagined the day when God’s people would teach His ways to the nations (Is. 2:2-4). Such privilege can amount to a big “nothing burger” if God’s people fail to teach themselves. In fact, it can be worse than nothing because our hypocrisy dis...2024-08-1229 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThree Things Nice People Need to Know About the Judgment of God (Romans 2:1-16) - November 27, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, November 27, 2022. Three Things Nice People Need to Know About the Judgment of God (Romans 2:1-16).Paul has just described in Romans 1, the pitiful state of the pagan world where wickedness abounds and is celebrated. He hears an objection raised by a religious Jew or moral pagan who agrees with him. They confess that they are not part of the world that celebrates wickedness. They condemn it from their moral perch and suppose that they will not be judged along with them. Paul has three points about...2024-08-1236 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsSalvation: It’s More than We Think – Part II (Romans 1:18-32) - November 13, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, November 13, 2022. Salvation: It’s More than We Think – Part II (Romans 1:18-32).The gospel is a life-giving message of the power of God to save us from His holy and righteous wrath. The death of Christ in the justice system of God settled our account. Furthermore, we are made new and share in the righteousness of Jesus Christ through faith. Jesus is sending us everywhere to spread this good news. But just as He was rejected by many, so too will we be if we are fait...2024-08-1244 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsSalvation: It’s More than We Think (Romans 1:18-32) - October 30, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, October 30, 2022. Salvation: It’s More than We Think (Romans 1:18-32). Salvation or being “saved” has little appeal to people who live charmed lives. If they do show any interest in religion, it is to add just a little extra to their lives, like extra butter on their breakfast toast. Such people have great difficulty realizing their enormous need for salvation. This is why Jesus said blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God (Mt. 5:3-6). It is only when we realize our per...2024-08-1233 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Gospel of God According to St. Paul (Romans 1:1-7) - September 25, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, September 25, 2022. The Gospel of God According to St. Paul (Romans 1:1-7).The gospel is a good news message of what God has done. It is what makes Christianity unique among the religions of the world. What has God done? He has sent His one and only Son to suffer the consequences of our sin. All who truly believe and receive the gospel message become its beneficiaries. They are set free from the dominion of darkness and enter into the kingdom of God as His sons and...2024-07-1546 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsSaved by Faith (Romans 1:16-17) - October 23, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, October 23, 2022. Saved by Faith (Romans 1:16-17).Everyone has a time coming when they stand accountable to God. How are we to prepare for it? What shall we plead if not justice? Will God be merciful and if so on what basis? These are disturbing questions that persist in the conscience of every thoughtful person. The Apostle Paul explains how sinners can escape the justice of God through the good news of the gospel. It is the power of God unto our salvation to all who believe...2024-07-1542 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Faith That Encourages (Romans 1:7-13) - October 2, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, October 2, 2022. The Faith That Encourages (Romans 1:7-13).The Apostle Paul longed to meet the believers in Rome. It was enough for him that they were loved by God and called to share in holy fellowship with him as God’s beloved people. He had heard stories about their faith from second-hand sources but wanted to be encouraged by hearing from them directly. Stories of faith are extremely important to our church family. There are many at Grandview whose faith has been stretched by God either by a...2024-07-1508 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Power of God’s Gospel (Romans 1:14-17) - October 16, 2022Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, October 16, 2022. The Power of God’s Gospel (Romans 1:14-17).The message of the gospel is arguably the greatest manifestation of the power of God ever. At creation, a tiny demonstration of His power was manifested as He merely spoke heaven and earth into being. In the gospel, however, we behold His power to save sinners …from Himself and from His holy wrath against our sinfulness in the last day (2 Tm. 1:12). Such salvation required more than a few powerful words. The Apostle Paul was confident in the powe...2024-07-1537 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Conversion and Calling of the Apostle Paul (Romans 1:1-7)Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, September 18, 2022. The Conversion and Calling of the Apostle Paul (Romans 1:1-7).In typical first-century letter writing fashion, the Apostle Paul introduces himself and identifies his readers. Atypically, however, but not for Paul, he “digresses” into an irrepressible “aside” explaining the gospel and his association with it. He is uniquely qualified to explain the power of the gospel as it transformed him from Christ’s persecutor to His servant of Christ. Today, we give thanks for such gospel power and for the faithfulness of apostles, like Paul, who carefu...2024-06-2638 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsLiving in Gospel Power (Romans 1:16-17)Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor from the new Romans series, September 11, 2022. Living in Gospel Power (Romans 1:16-17).The Epistle of Paul to the Romans has been called his theological “Magnum Opus”. Its pages are in the words of William Tyndale, “a light and a way into the whole scripture”. Nowhere is the gospel message better articulated than in the 7,100 words of this amazing letter. It was the book of Romans that gave light and joy to the heart of a tormented monk named Martin Luther. His plea to the church is “that every...2024-06-2636 min
Thinking About The FaithThe Pastoral PrayerThinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast2024-06-1914 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsWaiting for the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:1-14) - June 16, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, June 16, 2024. Waiting for the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:1-14).In his final words to the scattered churches, the Apostle Peter is mindful that the end of all things is at hand (1 Pt. 4:7) and that Jesus, the chief shepherd will soon return. He concludes his first Epistle with some timely words so that the scattered churches can flourish in lands that are increasingly hostile to Christian sojourners. Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/b39a937e-d518-4343-b77a-44845d9846fc.pdf?rdr=true2024-06-1640 minThinking About The FaithThe Proper Age To Enter Ministry?The article referenced in this episode: My Pastor Made Me Wait to Enter Ministry. I’m Grateful. | TGC.Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit ht...2024-06-1115 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsArmed with Attitude: Keys to Holy Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 4:1-19) - June 9, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, June 9, 2024. Armed with Attitude: Keys to Holy Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 4:1-19).Edward J. Murphy was a longsuffering aerospace engineer whose frustrations in research and development led him to codify what has come to be known as Murphy’s Law(s):- Nothing is as easy as it looks.- Everything takes longer than you think.- Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.- If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will ca...2024-06-0930 minThinking About The FaithChoosing When To RetireThinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast2024-06-0415 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsFruitful Christian Living - In Hostile Lands (1 Peter 3:13-22) - June 2, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, June 2, 2024. Fruitful Christian Living - In Hostile Lands (1 Peter 3:13-22).Christians are saved by faith in what Christ has done for us, and we live by faith in what Christ has yet to do, this is our hope. In the meantime, we live in a world that is hostile to Christ as sojourners. The Apostle Peter wants us to understand that this meantime has purpose (1:17, 2:2, 2:12). In His High Priestly prayer, Jesus refused to ask His Father to spare us from it, instead, He prayed that we...2024-06-0239 minThinking About The FaithMulticultural CongregationsThinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a future episode, please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast2024-05-2715 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsOur Christlike Calling (1 Peter 3:8-12) - May 19, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, May 19, 2024. Our Christlike Calling (1 Peter 3:8-12).Christians are a new race of humans in the world. When we believed the message of the gospel, we were born again into the family of God and came to possess a new nature that orients us to Jesus Christ. In the epistle that bears his name, the Apostle Peter tells us to cooperate with God as he cultivates our new nature. Like a builder who regularly checks his blueprints, we need to compare our personal development with Christ, whose...2024-05-1932 minThinking About The FaithPublic Reading of ScriptureThis episode is inspired from the following article: “Brace Yourselves!“: The Reduction of Public Bible Reading. https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/brace-yourselves-the-reduction-of-public-bible-reading/Thinking About It is a podcast hosted by Bob MacGregor, Lead Pastor at Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario. On each episode, Bob meets with one of his guests to think biblically about the cultural issues facing the church. The goal is not to provide answers to all the questions but instead, model Christian clarity in our chaotic age. To learn more about Grandview Church, ask a question, or send an idea for a futur...2024-05-1715 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Strength of Submission: A Key to Holy Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 2:13-3:7) - May 12, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, May 12, 2024. The Strength of Submission: A Key to Holy Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 2:13-3:7).The Christian understands that the world is filled with God’s laws and that He ordains human institutions to apply them. To the great delight of Jesus, the implications of this concept were grasped and articulated by a Roman soldier no less! (Mt. 8:9-10). Christians submit. We submit to God first (Jam. 4:6-7) and then to political authorities (Rom. 13:1-7), church leadership (Heb. 13:17), marriage (Col. 3:18), and even to each other (Eph. 5:21). Pe...2024-05-1227 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Heartbeat of the Church (1 Peter 2:1-10) - May 5, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Tim Mudde, May 5, 2024. The Heartbeat of the Church (1 Peter 2:1-10).What is at the heart of God's desire for the church? Is it programs, preaching, evangelism? While all of these and more are important, the Apostle Peter describes perhaps a greater calling for the church than mere programs and teaching. Join us this Sunday as we walk through 1 Peter 2:1-10 and see how the church is God's tool to accomplish His will on earth.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/36f2a2c4-d2a5...2024-05-0530 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsStrategies for Holy Living in Hostile Lands continued... (1 Peter 1:17-25) - April 28, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, April 28, 2024. Strategies for Holy Living in Hostile Lands continued... (1 Peter 1:17-25).Christians are called to live uniquely and with purpose in a world filled with superficiality. In this present world, we are like pilgrims, not settlers, en route to our heavenly home. As we pass through, we leave in our wake the aroma of Christ and a human flourishing built on the teachings of His Word. Our motivation to press on as pilgrims is rooted in the truths of our coming salvation. In verses 13-25 of...2024-04-2841 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsWaiting for God (1 Peter 1:13-21) - April 21, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, April 21, 2024. Waiting for God (1 Peter 1:13-21).In Samuel Becket’s play “Waiting for Godot”, two boys wait in futility for the arrival of someone who never comes. In the 1950s, Existentialist playwrights like Becket were obsessed with philosophical meaning and the stark prospect that there may be none. Their plays created a whole new category of theatre known as “The Theatre of the Absurd”. While there are many interpretations of this two-act play, many would agree that it takes a swipe at the waning Christian worldview in which m...2024-04-2139 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsHoly Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 1:1-12) - April 14, 2024Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Bob MacGregor, April 14, 2024. Holy Living in Hostile Lands (1 Peter 1:1-12).Easter Sunday is historically an event on the Canadian calendar where Canadians engage in activities, remote as they may be, about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the core of the Christian gospel and a unifying feature drawing attention to our Christian heritage. This year, Easter conflicted with International Transgender Day[1], an unintended, but nevertheless, symbolic reminder of an eclipse of sorts, our Christian heritage, the light by which an entire civilization of unprecedented human flourishing has a...2024-04-1436 min
A Vibe Called West RadioGRANDVIEW chooses the best song on Section.80Today's episode of A Vibe Called West Radio actually changes our traditional format by having GRANDVIEW actually get interviewed by the very talented Zach Settle. GRANDVIEW dives into his story and his creative process for creating Time Is On Our Side. In this episode we put GRANDVIEW's favorite album,Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar, into an elite eight tournament bracket to find out the best song on the record. The way we seeded the songs is based on total # of streams on Spotify and the way they progress through the bracket is GRANDVIEW’s opinion. Highlights from this episode include: GR...2024-02-2456 min
Deep DiveService: Brandon Waite, Cindy Schade, Becky Allsop, and Dave Roberts with Southside SchoolGrandview’s partnership with Southside School brings together mentors and at risk students who form meaningful relationships through consistent meetings in the school year. While we may never know where these kids end up after their elementary years, we know that they are greatly impacted by the one-on-one attention they get from their mentors. Brandon, Cindy, Becky, and Dave share their experiences of being mentors on today’s podcast. If you want to learn more or get involved at Southside, contact Nathan at nathan@grandviewchristian.org2021-09-2741 min
Deep DiveService - Youth with Jackie VaughnHaving worked at the Child Studies Center and now at Ashley Academy, Jackie’s mission field of service is her school. But more than that, she helps to involve Grandview’s youth in service to our community. Jackie has worked with youth for nearly 30 years and has a heart for showing them how to serve through her example. If you want to get involved with our youth or have places our youth could volunteer their service, contact Joy Eden at joy@grandviewchristian.org.
Sign ups for Love JC are live. Click here to sign up!2021-08-3023 minDeep DiveService - Appalachia Service Project with Jen Rickert and Leon DoverDid you know that ASP serves several states and does more than just stock and organize the warehouse? That’s one way that Leon Dover and the Grandview team help to serve, but Jen Rickert also talks about short term missions, new builds, and repairing homes for specific needs. Their goal is to make homes warmer, safer, and drier. If you want to get involved here in JC, contact Nathan at nathan@grandviewchristian.org or Leon at leondat@icloud.com. If you want to learn more, go to asphome.org or contact Jen at jrickert@asphome.org.
2021-08-2329 minDeep DiveService - Interyear Fellowship with Tim BomgardnerTim Bomgardner talks with us today about the ministry he began in Johnson City three years ago, Interyear Fellowship. The house sits on Unaka Avenue and brings in students of all disciplines in their gap year, helping them discover their calling and vocation in local ministries like LXI and ASP. Tune in to hear about the ways Grandview supports Interyear and the ways we can continue to help. If you're interested in hearing more or talking to Tim (or even applying for a fellowship position!) go to interyear.org or email Tim at info@interyear.org.2021-08-0235 minDeep DiveService - JC Serve with Nathan CachiarasOne of the pillars of Christianity is service in our community. Our second season of Deep Dive focuses on service in Johnson City, Tennessee and the surrounding community, all leading up to the multi-church event LoveJC on September 25th. This week, join us as we talk with Nathan about JC Serve and the ministries Grandview's congregation already serves.
Ready to serve? Contact nathan@grandviewchristian.org to get plugged in. Right now, volunteers are especially needed for the Family Promise host week. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/ozwrqbB
...2021-07-2650 minDeep DiveDiscipleship - The ShoemakersThis week on Deep Dive, we are joined by Jared and Sheri Shoemaker, who, along with their two kids, attend Grandview and are involved in the Buffalo campus. Join us this week as we talk about discipleship with kids and how discipleship can be hard sometimes, especially if you're an introverted person. We only have to be willing, and opportunities for discipleship will come.
Special thanks to Cora Wymer for artwork and Cody Mudrack for editing. 2021-04-0548 minDeep DiveDiscipleship - The KeelingsOur second conversation about discipleship on Deep Dive features Jeff and Angie Keeling. Jeff and Angie have been members at Grandview for many years and currently attend the Cityview Campus. Angie also serves as an elder for Grandview. We hope you'll listen and learn from them as we talk about service, Crew 456, and Cityview.
Special thanks to Jeff and Angie for taking time to speak with us, Cora Wymer for the design artwork, and Cody Mudrack for editing. 2021-03-2940 min
Deep DiveDiscipleship - The PastorsDeep Dive is a podcast produced by Grandview Christian Church’s Discipleship Team, intended to foster deeper discussion as we dive into the Word and life together. The first four-week season focuses on discipleship in the context of our lives and how we are able to work toward the posture of becoming more like Jesus in this way through conversations with pastors, elders, members, and college students. Join us this week as we talk with Grandview’s pastoral staff, Mickensie Neely, Brandon Waite, and Aaron Wymer about this topic and how can dive deeper even now.
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