Grace Church Bristol Podcast

What would a life-changing invitation look like to you? They'd be different for all of us, but one thing they’d have in common is that life wouldn’t changed because you simply received the invite. What counts is whether you respond. In this sermon from Romans 10:13 we find the ultimate life-changing invitation. How will we respond? Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world? How valuable is the human soul and how great a loss would it be to lose it? What can be given in exchange for our souls? In this sermon, from Matthew 16:26, we hear Jesus provide the answers. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Sometimes we can mistakenly think the gospel is just an escape route from eternal punishment to eternal paradise; however in this sermon from Galatians 2:20 we see it's so much more than that -- a powerful fact has brought about a powerful reality that results in a powerful purpose. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

An overview of the Old Testament book of Proverbs. Part of our Read the Bible Together (RBT) project.

Ever wondered what Jesus is doing now while he awaits his return? This sermon, from Hebrews 7:25, encourages us that Jesus is ever-working to provide daily supplies of fresh mercy and grace for his poor, weak, needy people. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

This sermon, from Hebrews 4:15, shows us that in all his glorious holiness in heaven, Christ is not sour towards his people; if anything, his gracious heart beats more strongly than ever with tender love for them. And in particular, two things stir his compassion: our afflictions and — almost unbelievably — our sins. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

An overview of Paul's letter to Titus. Part of our Read the Bible Together (RBT) project.

What a relief! Salvation is not up to you. God is the One who started it, and he is the One who will complete it. He is doing a good work, and it's a sure work. We can rest in his capable hands. This sermon, from Philippians 1:6, is part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Jesus tells his followers not to be afraid. This sermon on Luke 12:32, from our friend and guest preacher Greg Cruse, explores one big reason why we should not fear: God's love, grace and holiness — all of his perfections — combine to provide the most glorious future possible for his people. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Ever wonder what God really thinks about you? Is he happy with you? Does he frown on you with disapproval and disappointment? In this semon, from Zephaniah 3:17, we hear the prophet announce the unrestrained intensity of God's passionate delight in his people. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

How can an absolutely holy God ever be reconciled to sinners? This sermon, from 2 Corinthians 5:21, gets at the very heart of the gospel and helps us discover how holy justice and perfect love can both be satisfied, and this divine dilemma solved. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

An overview of the book of Ruth. Part of our Read the Bible Together (RBT) project.

In the midst of trials and difficulties we are tempted to doubt the goodness of God. This sermon from Nahum 1:7 helps us explore the good character and nature of God, and how he is a refuge for those who trust in him. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" sermon series.

On every side, everywhere we turn, we see things that greatly distress us and make us cry out for someone to shine hope into the darkness as we navigate this thing called life. This sermon from Romans 15:13 will help us discover how our God of hope has given us a message of hope so that we might be a people of hope. Part of our One Verse Wonders series.

Have the events of the last 12 months left you feeling weary and at the end of your own resources? Does the race to the "new normal" after the pandemic scare you? This sermon from Psalm 119:28 explores how when we feel spent and weary, God promises to strengthen us according to his Word. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" sermon series.

An overview of the book of Judges. Part of our Read the Bible Together (RBT) project.

Our Easter 2021 sermon series: 3 locations. 3 scenes. One story of Jesus' death and resurrection to save us from our sins. Part 2 of 3.

Our Easter 2021 sermon series: 3 locations. 3 scenes. One story of Jesus' death and resurrection to save us from our sins. Part 1 of 3.

Part 2 of our Easter 2021 series. This week we explore Golgotha and answer one of the most important questions of all: What really happened to Christ on the cross?

What do you do when trouble strikes, and you experience a "dark night of soul" that lingers like an uninvited and unexpected guest? This sermon from Psalm 42-43 explores how the Psalmist exhorts us to exercise our muscles of faith and fight back against dicouragement and depression by hoping in God.