Grace City Church Podcast

The enemy doesn't want to lead an outright revolt. But he does want to get a crack in the door. Thats enough for the truth to come under attack and for us to fall. But Jesus!

This week, Pastor Will Plonk begins our journey through Ephesians 6:10–20 with a focus on verses 10–12.We're reminded that our battle isn't against flesh and blood, but against unseen spiritual forces. Before we reach for the armor, we're called to be strong in the Lord not ourselves.

This week, Pastor Nelson gives the final sermon in the series "Last Days". Tune in for a final charge from the series.

This week, Pastor Tim from World Mission shares about World Vision's Chosen program and reflects on John 8:25–32 in his message, Truth Unchained—a call to live in the freedom only Christ's truth can bring.

The Sheep and the Goats // Pastor Plonk steps into that which we have a way of stepping away from. Did you know that Jesus emptied himself of his "God-ness" and became lowly when he became a man? Did you know that those we look at as "lowly", Jesus identifies with?Who do you step away from? Why? Tune in and be moved.

In this message, Pastor Plonk unpacks the Parable of the Bags of Gold —a powerful reminder that if you're in Christ, you've been entrusted with a portion of God's wealth.We're called to steward our time, treasure, and talents with bold faith—not bury them in fear or false humility. What are you doing with what God gave you? Tune in and be challenged.

This week, Pastor David Kite takes us through Matthew 25:1–13 and the parable of the ten virgins.In a world full of distractions, it's easy to miss what's truly urgent. Pastor Kite challenges us to live with wisdom, not foolishness—to stay ready for the return of Christ, even when the waiting feels long.Are you prepared? Tune in and be encouraged.

Tune in for our Resurrection Sunday message from Pastor Plonk!

This week, Pastor Will Plonk closes out our series in Esther with chapter 10, focusing on the often-overlooked role of Mordecai.In just three verses, we see a powerful picture of middleship

This week, Pastor David Kite takes us through Esther 9:20–32, where the people of God establish the feast of Purim to remember His deliverance.

This week, Pastor Will Plonk takes us through Esther 9:1–19, where the story reaches a powerful moment of justice and victory.

Join us as Pastor Scofield unpacks Esther 8, where God's sovereignty is on full display. From radical reversals to the elevation of the faithful, we see how God works beyond imagination to bring His purposes to pass.

This week, we continue our series through the Book of Esther with Esther 7:1-10 with Paster Plonk.It's time. Time for Esther to step forward. Time for truth to be revealed. Time for Haman's evil plans to meet their end.

This week, we continue our series through the Book of Esther with Esther 6:1-14.In a moment of divine timing, King Xerxes' sleepless night leads him to discover Mordecai's past loyalty—setting off an unexpected reversal

This week, Pastor Kite takes us through Esther 5:1-14.If chapter 4 was the pep rally, chapter 5 is where the real action begins. Esther steps forward with boldness—fear and strategy working together as she moves according to God's plan. Along the way, God gives small favors that we shouldn't overlook, reminders of His presence even in the middle of uncertainty.

This week, Pastor Will Plonk takes us through Esther 4:1-17.Even though God doesn't need us to accomplish His purposes, He graciously invites us to participate in His work. Esther had a choice—to stay silent or step forward in faith. The same is true for us.

This week we continue our series through the Book of Esther with Esther 3:1-15. Pastor Plonk walks us through Haman's rise to power and his plot against the Jewish people.Even though God's name is not mentioned in the book, we see His sovereign hand at work, orchestrating events for His greater plan.

This week we continue with week 3 of our series through the Book of Esther. Pastor Raven Howard takes us through Esther 2:19-23, where the newly selected queen's cousin Mordecai saves King Xerxes from a conspiracy to kill him, from two of his own officersWe are reminded that even though the Lord is not named specifically here in this book, He is at work even so, setting up for salvation within this story with Esther, for future generations with Jesus' life, and in our current day circumstances, as we look forward to his triumphant return.

This week we continue our new series through the Book of Esther, with Esther 2:1-18. Pastor Will Plonk taught on God's providence and sovereignty, through the narrative of Esther becoming queen. Esther is a book that is here to tell us who God is and show us how He can work in and through us.

This week we begin a new series through the book of Esther! We hear from Pastor Will Plonk, as the text brings us the Introduction and the removal of Queen Vashti.

This week Pastor David Kite taught the second (and final) part of our mini-series called, Formed and Filled. We see how in Genesis, the Creation account continues in days 4-6 how God filled His Creation. Where last week we asked where is darkness taking up too much space, this week we ask how are you filling that empty space? Our lives very rarely allow us to have empty space; we fill it with something. How are you filling it?

This week Pastor Kite started our mini-series in Genesis 1. He spoke on the first half of the chapter Genesis 1:1-13 where the first 3 days of creation are outlined. In this part of creation God is creating form out of the formless, creating space for the rest of creation to grow and be. He does the same thing for us through His word. He breaks through the chaos to create space for us to live abundant and fulfilled lives. Where is darkness in your life taking up too much space?

This week Pastor Will Plonk kicked the year off with a sermon on 2 Peter 1:3-11. He spoke about how God's divine power has given us everything we need to live a godly Life. When we participate, we come from a place of abundance, not scarcity. He posed the question: How does the Holy Spirit want me to participate in the divine nature?

This episode marked the conclusion of our 2024 Advent Series, celebrating the coming of our Savior Jesus. Pastor David Kite taught through the text of 1 John 4:7-21.

This week Pastor David Kite continues through our Advent series, celebrating the coming of our Savior Jesus. This week Pastor Kite centers us in 2 Samuel 6:12-23 as we follow the theme of Joy.

As we continue our season of waiting and preparation, Advent, this week Pastor David Kite teaches on the next pillar of the season: Peace. We center on the text of Romans 1:1-7, and we pray that through this text you may see the Peace that Christ offers in this season.

Advent draws us into a season of waiting and preparation for the arrival of our Lord Jesus, which we celebrate on Christmas. This week, Pastor Will Plonk teaches on one pillar of this waiting season: Hope. We center ourselves on the text of 2 Samuel 7:1-17 for this teaching!

This is a recording of the sermon from Sunday November 24, 2024! Thank you for joining us for the conclusion of our series through the Gospel According to Mark! Pastor Will Plonk teaches through this final text, the Resurrection of Jesus!!!

This is a recording of the sermon from Sunday November 17, 2024! In this sermon, Pastor Will Krause teaches the penultimate text from the Gospel According to Mark, as we near the end of our series!

This week, we continue our series through the Gospel According to Mark, as Pastor Will Plonk teaches on Mark 15:21-32, the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Last week Pastor David Kite continued our series through the Gospel According to Mark, as we read of Jesus being convicted, mocked, and beaten. Mark 15:1-20 continues Jesus's final hours before the cross. Pray, read, and listen as we continue to sit under God's Word taught.

This week Pastor Will Plonk teaches us on Peter's denial of Jesus, as we continue our series through the Gospel According to Mark!

*Late post* This week we continue our series through the Gospel According to Mark, as Pastor Jason Crosby teaches about Jesus being arrested and on trial in Mark 14:43-65.

This week, Pastor David Kite continued our series through the Gospel According to Mark, teaching on Jesus in Gethsemane. From it, we see that the suffering we face helps to prepare us. Jesus prays in a way that was intimate, holy, raw, and trusting; can you use Jesus's example to step forward with faith and share in his sufferings?

This week Pastor Will Plonk continues our series through the Gospel According to Mark with a teaching on the Last Supper. In this passage we see the preparation and partaking of the Passover meal with Jesus and his disciples.

This week Pastor Nelson Akwari taught on Mark 14:1-11. In this text, he highlighted the importance of honoring Jesus, and that even those close to Jesus can misunderstand true worship. Join us as we sit under the teaching of God's Word!

This week, we continue our series through the Gospel According to Mark with Mark chapter 13. Pastor David Kite brings us this week's teaching about Jesus's warning of the end times.

This week we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Grace City Church! Pastor Will Plonk returns from his 3-month Sabbatical and taught on Hebrews 11:13-16 in celebration of our 6th Anniversary gathering as a church body!

This week we got to hear the Word preached from guest pastor, the Reverend Dr. Clinton Brantley of St. Matthew Baptist Church in North Charleston, SC. Sit in the text with us as we listen to the Word of God taught!

This week we continued our series through the Gospel According to Mark with 3 verses, but those 3 verses point back to the most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament, Psalm 110. Pastor David Kite teaches the text for us this week; join us as we learn and grow together through the teaching of God's Word!

Last week, we heard from Pastor Raven Howard preach through the text of Mark 12:28-34. Jesus engages with the question of another Pharisee, to which Jesus tells him about the Greatest Commandment. Listen with us, as we hear Jesus's answer.

This week we continue our series through the Gospel According to Mark as Pastor David Kite teaches on Mark 12:13-27. In this text, we see three different groups question Jesus in attempts to trap him, because they feel threatened by him. Engage with the text with us, as we hear the Word of God taught!