Gracepoint Berkeley Church Podcast

Jesus has broken down the dividing barriers between people and ultimately between man and God. Pastor Manny unpacks the implications of that and more from Ephesians 2!To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most famous stories. In addition to the lessons of love and care for those around you, Jesus tells this story to also proclaim that he is the one who finds the broken and beat down of the world and bring them to healing!To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

n Luke 7, there are 2 processions headed towards each other, one a funeral procession and the other a procession of Jesus and his followers. At the end of the day, the funeral procession was no more as Jesus performs one of his greatest miracles! Jesus came into this world and proved, ultimately through his own death and resurrection, that he has authority over death and he invites each of us to the eternal life that he's won!To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Compassion is a word that gets used a lot, especially these days with all the suffering going on around the world. Pastor Manny unpacks how Jesus embodies the word compassion through his life and ultimately his death on the cross.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Toiling all night and coming up empty is a sentiment that many of us can resonate with in life. Jesus calls Peter and his disciples out of their fisherman lives to an even higher calling, to be fishers of men, to bring the good news of his salvation to the rest of the worldTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Why am I not happy? That's a question that a lot of us can resonate with. Pastor Manny talks about the Biblical perspective on happiness and how we can move towards it!To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Why am I restless? That is a sentiment that a lot of us in modern society feels. Pastor Manny unpacks the Biblical perspective on how we can become more restful people in the age when more people feel hurried and restless to move onto the next thingTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Why am I disconnected? People in recent years have reported to feel more lonely than they have ever before. Pastor Manny talks through what the Bible says about how we can forge a stronger connection with God and in turn with other people as well.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Why am I so insecure? Whether we compare ourselves with others or to our own self-imposed standards, a lot of people feel insecure about who they are. Pastor Manny talks about an encounter Jesus had with someone who struggled with a deep sense of insecurity and shame over her past and how she experienced transformation afterwards.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

Jesus knows us fully and is still willing to heal us of our inner disfigurement caused by our sin.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

In 2 Timothy 4, Paul writes his last words to Timothy, urging him to fulfill his ministry just as he himself has finished the race, living a life of sharing the Gospel, in full stride as he approaches his death. He reminds Timothy to be truth-oriented, that there is a real spiritual enemy out there who seeks to derail us in our faith, and that there is a great reward at the end for all believers that God promises.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

In 2 Timothy 3, Paul warns Timothy about the last days being days of immense difficulty. We are currently living in the last days, the post Jesus resurrection era. These are days of difficulty because people are led by their self-love and their desires rather than the truth. Through the presence of genuine spiritual role models in our lives and ultimately the Word of God, we can navigate through these times and help bring people back to God.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

In 2 Timothy 1, Paul reminds Timothy to live with the same intensity that he himself lived, by living in ministry and being on mission. Pastor Manny unpacks what that looks like and how it's lived out.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

In 2 Timothy 1, Paul reminds Timothy to live with the same intensity that he himself lived, by living in ministry and being on mission. Pastor Manny unpacks what that looks like and how it's lived out.To find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.acts2.network/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actstwonetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acts2_network/

In Hebrews 11, we see challenging and inspiring pictures of faith — the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Through different heroes of faith and their stories, we learn that the unseen things are often more important than the things that are seen, immediate, and experientially pressing. Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 13, we are reminded to continue on in loving both the brother and stranger among us, to not neglect to be generous and be good and not let complacency seep into our lives.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

Jesus is our High Priest who mediates between God and us and allows to come before God covered in Jesus's righteousness and enter the new covenant!Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 9, we are reminded that Jesus' sacrifice for us is a once and for all solution to our sins! His death and suffering on the cross communicate both the depth of our sinfulness and also the power of God's solution to this broken world. The Day of Atonement alluded to in the Old Testament points forward to the cross, which means that everyday we have full access to God and his grace!Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 12, Christian life is analogized as a race that requires endurance to push through but an eternal payout that makes it all worth it. Life is short. Death is certain. Eternity is long. Therefore, it is worth it to lay aside everything that hinders us from running this Christian race well in this life for the eternal reward awaiting us later!Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In 2 Kings 6, Israel is in a tough spot against the armies of Syria. Faced with this impossible situation, the people ask Elisha, prophet of God, what shall we do? In life, we are often placed in situations that seem impossible and we're asking what shall we do? Elisha assures them that what they see isn't the whole picture and that God has something in store for them to get them through that trial.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 6, Jesus stresses the importance of having a genuine, authentic relationship with God. The church is called to be a place where people are living authentically for God and not using religious deeds as a means of showing off. Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 6, Jesus offers us a way to deal with the anxieties that we face. He helps see life outside of our immediate realities, reminds us that love is a better fuel to run on than anxiety, reminds us that anxiety is unproductive, and that God exists and knows everything that we need.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 20, Jesus tells the story of the vineyard owner who paid out all his employees, regardless of what time they showed up for work, the same amount. Through it, Jesus conveys the generosity of God who is willing to gift eternal life to whoever believes no matter how young or how old they are.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Acts 1, the disciples are left feeling disoriented and all sorts of emotions after Easter: joy because of the risen Jesus but also distraught from Judas' betrayal and apprehension about what's to come next. Jesus leaves the disciples with proof of his resurrection and with the power of his Holy Spirit to carry out the mission that they're called to.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us how to pray! We pray to God and relate with him as our heavenly Father. As we pray for God's kingdom to come, we align our wills to be closer to God's will.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 5, Jesus elevates our standard for how to relate with one another. During his time, he elevates people's understanding from "an eye for an eye" view of enacting justice to instead overcome evil with good. Because God has forgiven us of much, we ought to forgive others and even respond to the evil done to us with good. Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 5, Jesus elevates our understanding of the law as not just mere do's and don'ts but to see the heart of God behind the laws.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 5, Jesus says that Christians are supposed to be the salt and light of the world, bringing life and ultimately the Gospel to those in their circles.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Matthew 5, Jesus begins his most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount embodies what it looks like to live the good life according to God's standards. The very foundation of the good life begins with being humble, to be poor in spirit, and to mourn the wickedness that's not only within our world but within each of us as well.Join us for Sundays at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Luke 19, we meet Zacchaeus, who's described as short and one of the prominent tax collectors in Israel. Despite being well accomplished and making up for his lack of height, he was desperate to know who Jesus was. Surprisingly, Jesus was also looking for him!Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 6, we are reminded of the importance and even the expectation that we are to grow in our faith into spiritual maturity as Christians. What do we need to do to grow? Practicing God's word in our lives.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 5, Jesus is our high priest who is able to represent us perfectly both because he lived a perfect life and he was a man himself who dealt with the temptations and frailties that we encounter. Therefore, he can represent us before God who is holy and above all else. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

What is the true rest that we are seeking? In Hebrews 4, we are reminded of the final destination for all Christians: a future country, a heavenly Jerusalem.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 3, we are warned that we can lose our ability to hear when we become hard of heart. How do we guard against becoming hardened of heart? By considering Jesus, what he said and especially who he is.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointch...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointc...

In Hebrews 1-2, we are reminded that Jesus is king, that he has the ultimate authority over all other voices in this life. The idea of authority may rub us the wrong way. However, Jesus is a good king who though he was God became man so that he could die the death that our sins demand so that we could have eternal life and be freed from being enslaved by our fear of death. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

In Hebrews 1, we are reminded that God speaks and wants to communicate who he is to us. He has over history gone to great lengths to do so, in the form of the prophets, the Bible, and ultimately in his son Jesus. When we see Jesus, we see what God is like. Taking God's word seriously enables us to better understand who God is, what he likes, and what he wants out of our lives.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

Genesis 3, Psalm 137, Matthew 1:21-23 - Isolation, loneliness, brokenness... we have a palpable sense that this world is not as it should be. There is an inconsolable longing in our hearts that we can't seem to fulfill on this earth - but it points us to our true home. ________________________________

In a message from Matthew 2:1-8, Roy gives us a message about the reality of fear and how  characters like King Herod and the vulnerable Mary, Joseph, and Jesus have startlingly different reactions to it. What is the source of there courage and bravery? ________________________________

From where do you draw your identity? In Psalm 1, the blessed life is marked by the person who is like a rooted tree, in other words, a person who embraces their different roles within the context of their community, whether it be friend, mentor, parent, spouse, etc. Though in some ways to be a rooted tree is limiting and not as free, God designed us to thrive the most in the context of his boundaries and the community that he's placed us in.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

Happy Thanksgiving! As we're in the season of gratitude, we recount all the ways God has worked in our lives and how worship is to see what God is worth and to give him the honor & thanks that is due.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST - https://gp.online.churchTo find out more about our church, check out these sites!Website: https://www.gracepointonline.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepointchurches/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepointchurches/

On the heels of a road trip where several of our staff and students went out to a new college town to evangelize, Pastor Manny brings us a story from the Gospels where the disciples do something similar. As believers, we are all called to be sent out to share the good news of the Gospel. It's the mission each one of us has an obligation to go on, no matter how risky it is.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PST  - https://gp.online.church

Silver and gold I have not but what I do have I give to you. P. Manny reminds us of our greatest need and reminds us that we've been invited to share this same news with others.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

“If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” Jesus' words to Peter were about more than cleaning his body. Do we see that our share with Jesus comes from our dirtiest parts? Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

What does it mean to be born again? Pastor Jonathan takes us through John 3, home of the famous John 3:16, and tells us of the good news of the Gospel. That though we cannot earn our salvation, we are given it as an act of grace anyways. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

Pastor Manny explores the concept of grace in Peter's life. As Christians, we have an opportunity to bring before Jesus all of our guilt and shame and receive grace through the cross. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

What is the same about us and what's different about us? Today, Pastor Ed gives a message on the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector and we see how there are some truths that are fundamental to our identity and that being unique and special isn't always a good thing. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

What does it mean to give Jesus Lordship over your life? As we can see from the story of the rich young main, it's not just about doing good things, it's about something much more. Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

This week Pastor Jonathan brings us a message on the wedding at Cana in John 2. This first sign that Jesus performs is rich with meaning and lessons about our everyday lives.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

This week, we dive into the story of Jairus and the bleeding woman and we see how Jesus really gets to know these two drastically different yet surprisingly similar people. In their desperate situations, perhaps we can see how we too are in desperate need of a healer.Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

This week, we look at the story in Matthew 14 where Peter (briefly) walks on water. What do we do when we have doubts in our faith? Do we give into our fears? Or can we go back to the truths that we can build our trust upon? Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church

Continuing in the life of Peter, we come to his famous confession of faith that Jesus is the Living God. And in response, Jesus declares to him that He will build the church upon this kind of worship. What does this look like for us in our day and age? Join us for Sundays each Sunday at 1pm PDT  - https://gp.online.church