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Thinking About The FaithQ30: What is Faith in Jesus Christ?Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.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, (this week...2025-07-2314 min
Thinking About The FaithQ29: How Can We Be Saved?Answer: Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross; so even though we are guilty of having disobeyed God and are still inclined to all evil, nevertheless, God, without any merit of our own but only by pure grace, imputes to us the perfect righteous- ness of Christ when we repent and believe in him.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...2025-07-1715 min
Thinking About The FaithQ28: What Happens After Death to Those Not United to Christ by Faith?Answer: At the day of judgment they will receive the fearful but just sentence of condemnation pronounced against them. They will be cast out from the favorable presence of God, into hell, to be justly and grievously punished, forever.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, (this week, it...2025-07-0915 min
Thinking About The FaithQ27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?Answer: No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless God in his mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining the effects of sin and enabling works of culture for human well-being.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...2025-07-0316 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsGroaning on the Way to Glory (Romans 8:18-39) - June 29, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Dr. Rick Reed, June 29, 2025. Groaning on the Way to Glory (Romans 8:18-39).This Sunday at Grandview, we finish our journey through Romans 6-8 and come to the end of our "Good Riddance" series. From the majestic summit of Romans 8:18-39, we’ll be able to clearly see that although life has its share of groaning, we’re headed towards glory. Join us this week to hear about Groaning on the Way to Glory.Sermon Notes: https://files.constantcontact.com/c9963bc7001/8d3e4746-82cd-4c88-bd8e-8a...2025-06-3041 min
Thinking About The FaithQ26: What Else Does Christ’s Death Redeem?Answer: Christ’s death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as he powerfully directs all things for his own glory and creation’s good.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, (this week, it was Andrew Noble, Jon Cleland, and Tim Mudd...2025-06-2615 min
Thinking About The FaithQ25: Does Christ’s Death Mean All Our Sins Can Be Forgiven?Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more.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, (this week, it was Andrew Nobl...2025-06-1915 min
Thinking About The FaithQ24: Why Was it Necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to Die?Answer: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.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, (this week, it was Micah Sauder...2025-06-1114 min
Thinking About The FaithQ23: Why Must the Redeemer Be Truly God?Answer: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.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, (this week, it was Micah Sauder...2025-06-0414 min
Thinking About The FaithQ22: Why Must the Redeemer Be Truly Human?Answer: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses.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, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www...2025-05-2815 min
Thinking About The FaithQ21: What Sort of Redeemer is Needed to Bring Us Back to God?Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.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, Andrew Noble, and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more about the New City Catechism, as well as access related books, songs, and guides...2025-05-2114 min
Grandview Church Sunday SermonsDon’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled (John 14:1-14) - May 18, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Pastor Jeremy McQuoid, May 18, 2025. Don’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled (John 14:1-14).We all face major transitions in life that can produce excitement but also doubt and fear about what’s next. Certainly, Grandview as a church family faces that reality right now, but perhaps you are also facing it with a job change or house move, or concerns about your loved ones. In days that can fill us with doubt and fear, Jesus offers us a consolation and hope no one else can. In John 14:1-14, Jesus invi...2025-05-1831 min
Thinking About The FaithQ20: Who is the Redeemer?Answer: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself.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 and Jon Cleland) please visit https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/To learn more...2025-05-1514 minGrandview Church Sunday SermonsThe Zeal of Phinehas (Numbers 25) - May 11, 2025Grandview Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Message by Peter Behnke, May 11, 2025. The Zeal of Phinehas (Numbers 25).On this Youth Sunday we are reminded of how many faithful, passionate young people are part of Grandview Church. For young people, zeal comes naturally – they are easily excited and filled with passion. This is a great thing, but it can often be misdirected. For others of us who are older and more logical, our passion isn’t misdirected; it’s nearly gone. However, the Bible is filled with calls to be zealous for God and to live a life of spirit...2025-05-1131 min
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 minGrandview 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 minThinking About The FaithIs Music and Lighting Manipulation? With Pastor JacobThinking 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/podcast2024-05-0715 minThinking About The FaithAltar CallsThinking 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/podcast2024-04-3015 minThinking About The FaithSupporting Missions That Aren't Church Plants With Pastor JamesThinking 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/podcast2024-04-2312 minThinking About The FaithHow Does a Christian Engage In Culture? With Pastor JamesThinking 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/podcast2024-04-1615 minThinking About The FaithThe History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon Cleland (part two)This is part two of our conversation with Jonathan Cleland. He is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.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...2024-02-2715 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 minThinking About The FaithThe History of Heritage College & Seminary with Jon ClelandJonathan Cleland is the co-author of the recent book, "A Priceless Heritage: A history of Heritage College and Seminary in three essays." He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Historical Theology and adjunct professor at Heritage.He joins us today to discuss the history of the school prior to it becoming Heritage College & Seminary.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...2024-02-1614 minThinking About The FaithGrow Friendship in MinistryThinking 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/podcast2024-02-0715 minThinking About The FaithAre You Called To Ministry?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 https://www.grandviewchurch.ca/podcast2024-01-3014 minThinking About The FaithIt's Good To Waste Time SometimesIn this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might approach time management and the burden of productivity. 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, o...2024-01-2414 minThinking About The FaithHow Pastors Can Become More "Catholic"Here is a link to the article referenced: https://www.9marks.org/article/wanted-catholic-pastors/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 https://www.grandviewchurch.ca...2024-01-1614 minThinking About The FaithVirtual Baptisms? Cultural Expressions Part 2In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might appropriately encourage different cultural expressions in church. Here is a link to the article referenced: https://buildingjerusalem.blog/2023/12/01/simple-ways-to-encourage-different-cultural-expressions-in-church/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 i...2024-01-1014 minThinking About The FaithWays To Encourage Different Cultural Expressions In Church (Part One)In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might appropriately encourage different cultural expressions in church. Here is a link to the article referenced: https://buildingjerusalem.blog/2023/12/01/simple-ways-to-encourage-different-cultural-expressions-in-church/ 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 i...2024-01-0515 minThinking About The FaithSkipping Sermons For Christmas? with Kevin DeaneIn this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Kevin Deane to discuss the Christmas concert/drama.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 https://www...2023-12-2615 minThinking About The FaithMasculinity, with Richard Christy (part 2)In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Richard Christy, a former mayor of the City of Kitchener and associate professor at WLU, to discuss masculinity.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...2023-12-1914 minThinking About The FaithWhat is Masculinity? with Richard Christy (part 1)In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Richard Christy, a former mayor of the City of Kitchener and associate professor at WLU, to discuss masculinity. 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...2023-12-1416 minThinking About The FaithEngaging With Bible SkepticsIn this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss how Christian leaders might respond to skeptical questions.Here is a link to the article referenced about research why people dechurch: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/misconceptions-dechurching/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...2023-12-0515 minThinking About The FaithMisconceptions About DechurchingJim Davis and Michael Graham recently wrote a TGC article on 5 Misconceptions About Dechurching in America. The five misconceptions are:Misconception #1: People leave primarily because of negative experiences with the church.Misconception #2: Young people are leaving the church after attending secular universities.Misconception #3: People leave the church because they’ve left the faith.Misconception #4: The people leaving are primarily on the secular left.Misconception #5: They aren’t willing to come back.In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Dr. Dave Barker and Andrew Noble to discuss the...2023-11-2915 minThinking About The FaithReflections on Romans 14 - The Weaker BrotherDr. Dave Barker and Pastor Bob reflect on some of the implications of Romans 14.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 https://www.grandviewchurch.ca...2023-11-1415 min