Grace Church of the Bay Area

Not everyone aspires to be an elder in the church, nor is everyone qualified to be an elder. But that doesn't mean this sermon is not for you. We should understand today's passage because this is God's Word. But also, because we need to understand what a biblical elder looks like. And today, Pastor Roger sets our expectation, according to the spiritual qualifications God requires. Listen along to learn more.

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When it comes to God's judgement, there is no middle ground. Someone is either a child of God, in which case he receives God's discipline. Or an enemy of God, in which case he will be condemned for his sin. And when persecution does come, we must always look up. Listen along to learn more about what that means, as Pastor Roger brings us today's sermon.

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We have learned that suffering will come to us as Christians. And that trials are allowed in our lives to refine us. Now looking to today's sermon, Pastor Roger explains that when suffering does come, we should find comfort in knowing that we have the Holy Spirt resting on us. Giving us comfort in the midst of persecution. But are you really suffering for the right reasons- Are you really suffering for Christ- Listen along to learn more.--Due to technical difficulties, a portion of today's sermon was not recorded.-

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In this edition of Fifth Sunday Q-A, Pastor Roger answers questions from the GCBA congregation on the topics of alcohol, smoking, the disqualification of pastors and elders, tithing, singleness in ministry, and spiritual gifts.

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Biblically, happiness is based on your ever changing circumstances. Joy is based on our never changing God. How does this look like in the midst of persecution- Listen to Pastor Roger as he preaches on the first of seven components of persecution to remember to maintain your joy.

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Having faithful friends starts with being a faithful friend. Listen to Pastor Jon Szeto as he teaches on Biblical friendship in the final session of the 2019 GCBA retreat series Marks of Maturity.

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Do you struggle with forgiving others- How do you know you have truly forgiven someone who has sinned against you- Join Pastor Jon Szeto in Session 3 of the Marks of Maturity series.

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Do you think you're good enough for God- Listen as Pastor Jon teaches on the perils of self-righteousness, the prescriptions to this sin, and the blessings we experience in our relationship with God and as a church family when we repent.

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What is spiritual maturity- Is it the number of theological books you have read or the number of church events that you regularly attend- Are you a mature Christian- Join us at Grace Church of the Bay Area's annual church retreat as Pastor Jon Szeto teaches the first of four sessions on the marks of a mature believer - a deep faith in God.

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Listen to Pastor Roger's sermon on biblical service in the body of Christ.

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