GSLCVA Podcast

Circumstances and situations in life change for everyone and can create barriers. Our barriers can be choices that destroy relationships and separate us from each other. Are you accepting or rejecting of those who differ from you? Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how Christ’s love, mercy, and grace helps us value relationships, deconstruct our barriers, and be servants of God.

Do you think that life is tough? Are your plans not working out? Can things can be better if everything goes your way? Join us today as Pastor James discusses how we must realize our situations, face the facts, and acknowledge that we have messed up. Through faith, we see that we are all sinners and need His grace. By coming to God, we are overwhelmed by an abundance of undeserved grace and mercy and welcomed because of Jesus and not our worldly possessions.

Have you ever been lost and in despair? Once found did you celebrate in the recovery? The art of celebrating being found is a joyous and attractive part of being a Christian as every life and soul is precious. Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how we are found and rescued by our Savior; should support our shepherd’s attempts to find the lost; and celebrate in the joy of being found.

Jesus has a love that carries over the rough times and sad moments. His love was turned to action and provides grace beyond compare for those who repent, ask for forgiveness, and follow His will. Join us today as Pastor James talks about how costly this grace truly is, how we better count the cost to see if we are willing to make the sacrifice, and how it is critical to keep our eyes on the prize, Jesus Christ.

A wedding is a joyous time for the bride, groom, and all in attendance. Seating at the reception is key and everyone wants to sit in a place of honor. Join us today, as Pastor Johann discusses how we should not look towards places of honor at weddings or in life. Instead, we should unselfishly live our lives depending on the Lord and having humility, trust, and faith that the Lord has provided us the invitation of salvation.

Are you living under a crushing weight? Are you weary and at the end of your rope? Jesus notices us, sees everything, and can set us free from our twisted ailments and sins. Join us today as Pastor James discusses how Jesus provides us salvation, healing, and forgiveness long before we ask to receive them. The deeper law of God is always love and we need not try to interpret God’s law in order to receive His grace and be noticed.

Our world suffers from dysfunction due to our sinful nature. We are divided, broken, and any sense of balance is lost as our actions lead to disputes and divisions. Join us today, as Pastor Johann discusses how today’s Gospel talks about divisiveness and a lack of peace. Jesus never shies away from a challenge and He is our peace in the depth of struggle. God works through us in this broken world to bring down walls of division to love, forgive, and provide grace for all.

Giving is a test of faith as God works through us to provide His generosity. As compassionate and faithful servants how can we be rich toward God? Join us today as Pastor Johann delves into today’s Gospel and explains what it means to not be afraid, store up heavenly treasures, and be ready for the Kingdom of God.

Do you live your life under the assumption that wealth is your reward for being righteous and in favor with God? Does gaining wealth and possessions mean that you can sacrifice your values and morality as the ends justify the means? Join us today as Pastor James discusses what constitutes the “good life.” We should trust God, put faith in God, and be rich toward God. Our lives belong to God and the abundance of our possessions are not important, rather what we do with them is.

Prayer is about communicating with the Lord humbly, honestly, and frequently. Prayer is a way to spread the Gospel by word and deed; however, it is often misunderstood and adapted to meet social or political platforms. As Christians, our major objective is not to achieve or claim such worldly victories. Join us today to hear how prayer should foster a deeper relationship with God and others while spreading grace, love, and hearing Christ’s guidance.