Grace Church of the Bay Area

Today is our 5th Sunday questions and answers. Pastor Roger answers questions regarding if Christians should celebrate Christmas. He also discusses the phrase, -I rebuke you Satan-, and if it is an appropriate thing for a believer to say or pray. And he finishes with speaking about the inerrancy of Scripture and the impact of the Word on the world. Listen along to learn more in this thought-provoking Q-A.

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For many, Christmas is the highlight of the season. And today, Pastor Roger brings out its significance by focusing on the Person of Christ. Taking a look at His genealogy, but also His life on earth. Yes, we celebrate the birth of a baby, a human being. But this baby was also 100- God. He was the fulfillment of generations of promises. The wait is over. Listen along to learn more.

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With Christmas fast approaching, it is important for us to be reminded of its true meaning. And it all starts with the Person of Christ. Today, Pastor Alton goes over Jesus' origin story. But he also teaches us about His mission, and the significance of His life. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Alton teaches us four truths about Christ.

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When Jesus said that we are lights of the world, He was telling us who we. Being a light of the world is not about becoming something else, but about being who you already are in Christ. This is who you are. This is the mission of the Church. And stars shine the brightest in the darkness. Listen along to learn more, as Pastor Alton brings us today's sermon.

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In today's sermon, Pastor Roger completes his series on 1 Peter. Explaining, through Peter's conclusion, that he is encouraging the recipients of the letter, and reminding them of all that has been written. Telling them that they have the peace that comes only to those who know Jesus Christ. This is a prayer, from an apostle. They are Peter's closing thoughts, and we should be reminded and encouraged by them. Listen along to learn more.

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God often uses trials, difficulties, and suffering in our lives to grow us in spiritual maturity. But it is important to understand that it is not the trials themselves that perfect us, but the One who is sovereign over those trials. It is not the temptations that strengthen us, but the One who provides the way of escape from those temptations. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roger teaches five roles necessary for productive trials.

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Many of us understand that being tempted to sin is not sin, giving in to the temptation is. That being said, temptation is dangerous. One reason being, the temptation to sin is often not all that obvious- subtle is the temptation, but great is the consequence. Listen along to learn more as Pastor Roger teaches four keys to remember to avoid temptation.

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As a child of God, you have two options- humble yourself, or be humbled by God. Many of us understand the importance of humility, and yet our desire for control makes it difficult to be humble. And we end up becoming anxious. Today, Pastor Roger explains the importance of humility, and that when you're anxious in the things of life, it's really an expression of pride. Listen along to learn more.

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The enemy pride is God, for -God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble- -James 4-6-. Christ, our Lord and Savior, Himself was humble -Phlippians 2-3-8-. Listen as Pastor Roger teaches the how we as believers must live with heart attitudes of humility.

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Today, Pastor Roger concludes his series on four qualities of a biblical elder. This time, focusing on describing the right motivation for a godly elder. And setting an example of being a faithful Christian. But what can we do to encourage the elders in our church- Listen along to learn more.

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