Grace 242
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233 episodes since 2019
Tactics of Deception
Series: Learn to BlockTitle: Tactics of DeceptionScripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-7This is our third week learning how to block the fiery arrows of the enemy. Today we examine the fall in Genesis 3 to discern ...
September 15, 2024
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Know Your Enemy
Series: Learn to BlockTitle: Know Your EnemyScripture Reading: Ephesians 6:12This is our second week learning how to block the fiery arrows of the enemy. Today we look at who that enemy is through 6 facts:
September 11, 2024
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Learn to Block
Series: Learn to BlockTitle: Learn to BlockScripture Reading: Ephesians 6:16This fall kicks off a new series on spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:16 tells us that we need to learn how to block the fiery arrows ...
September 01, 2024
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Are we in the end times?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Are We in the End Times?Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:3-8Are we living in the end times? All of the signs of Jesus' return from Matthew 24:3-8 are operative today so are ...
August 25, 2024
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I Wonder about the dinosaurs
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...About the Dinosaurs?Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:24-25Today Bob Turner preaches on a fun question from our kids. What about the dinosaurs?
August 18, 2024
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Does God appoint evil leaders to punish a nation for turning their back on Him?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Does God appoint evil leaders to punish a nation for turning their back on Him?Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 14:15-16We explore the question through 5 "R"s1. R
August 11, 2024
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What does James mean when he instructs us not to show favoritism? (Part 2)
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...What does James mean when he instructs us not to show favoritism?Scripture Reading: James 1:27-2:13In James chapter 2, we're instructed not to show favoritism. What does ...
August 04, 2024
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What does James mean when he instructs us not to show favoritism? (Part 1)
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...What does James mean when he instructs us not to show favoritism?Scripture Reading: James 1:27-2:13In James chapter 2, we're instructed not to show favoritism. What does ...
July 28, 2024
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What Was the Fruit Adam and Eve Ate?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...What Was the Fruit Adam and Eve Ate?Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-6This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. When Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the...
July 21, 2024
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How can we love God if we are supposed to fear Him as well?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...How can we love God if we are supposed to fear Him as well?Scripture Reading: Psalm 147:10-11This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. Scripture com...
July 14, 2024
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Why God?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Why God?Scripture Reading: Revelation 4:11This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. At one point or another, we've all wondered why bad stuff ...
July 07, 2024
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Why Pray if God's Will Prevails?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Why Pray if God's Will Prevails?Scripture Reading: James 5:13-18This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. If God is sovereign and if His will ...
June 30, 2024
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Why Don't We Have Burnt Offerings Anymore
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Why Don't We Have Burnt Offerings AnymoreScripture Reading: Leviticus 1:9bThis summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. In the Old Testament, burn...
June 23, 2024
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Can the Elect be Deceived?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Can the Elect be Deceived??Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:24-25This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. What is Jesus talking about when He sa...
June 16, 2024
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Do We Go to Heaven Immediately When We Die?
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...Do We Go to Heaven Immediately When We Die?Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. The Bible seems to in...
June 09, 2024
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How to Wonder
Series: I Wonder...Title: I Wonder...How to WonderScripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32This summer we are diving into your Bible and faith wonderings. Today Job shows us that wonder requires both underst...
June 02, 2024
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Triangulating the Mission
Last week we discovered the triangular shape of Jesus' life. This week we seek to pattern our lives off of Jesus' life. As Jesus was UP, IN, and OUT, Grace 242 is called to Being, Making, and, Multiplying Disciples. Scrip...
May 19, 2024
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Have You Learned Your Shapes?
This week in our "Simple Mission" series we look at the triangular shape of Jesus' life. Luke 6:12-19 follows Jesus as He is UP with the Father, IN with His disciples, and OUT with the crowds. Jesus' life takes a triangular shape which means we...
May 12, 2024
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How to Stay Weird
Our "Simple Mission" series continues with a look at the Great Commission. From Jesus' ascension through the first three centuries the church was a weird, disciple-making movement. But Roman Emperor Constantine changed the church from a dis...
May 05, 2024
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What do Mary and an Uncle Have in Common?
Continuing in our "Simple Mission" series, today we look at Mary of Bethany to see how she exemplifies a disciple - a learner of Jesus. Scripture Reading: Luke 10:38-42
April 28, 2024
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The Problem of Overchoice
Today we begin a new series on why Grace 242's exists called "Simple Mission." Jesus' healing of a Gentile woman's daughter gives us insight into Jesus' ministry scope and focus. As a church, we ought not do everything; rather, we should focus ...
April 21, 2024
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Stirring Up Controversy
Scripture Reading: John 12:12-19We just got done with Easter, but now we're going back to Palm Sunday to discover three identity markers of Jesus: 1. Prophet 2. Miraculous 3. Messianic.
April 07, 2024
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It's Not What You Know It's Who You Know
This message concludes our Lent series on the prayer of our Lord Jesus in John 17. It's not what you know, it's who you know. In John 17:3 Jesus gives us the best definition of salvation, salvation is knowing Jesus. On this Resurre...
March 31, 2024
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