Podcasts about Means of grace

This is the first Table Talk message of the summer! Here we are covering the spiritual disciplines. You can watch this message here.

In a culture that is always demanding the latest, trending, viral experiences and places to enrich our lives, God uses simple ordinary means to grow us spiritually. God's means of grace uses his local church to form you and sanctify you in Jesus Christ. From Acts 2 and Ephesians 4, we see how God has ordained ordinary means of grace to form us spiritually and glorify God.

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May 27, 2026Today's Reading: Genesis 11:1-9Daily Lectionary: Numbers 23:4-28; Luke 22:47-71“Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth. And from there the LORD dispersed them over the face of all the earth.” (Genesis 11:9)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.When Noah and his family left the ark, God sent them forth with the blessing He had first given to Adam and Eve; “And you, be fruitful and multiply, increase greatly on the earth and multiply in it,” (Genesis 9:7). Maybe it was just sinful pride or perhaps it was out of fear that God would go back on His promise and send another flood upon the earth, Noah's descendants willfully disobeyed God's directions. Instead of multiplying on the earth, they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth,” (Genesis 11:4).In response to this sinfulness, God came down and confused their language, and He dispersed them across the earth. This event not only explains the origins of the different races and languages on the earth, it also teaches us an important lesson about the nature of sin. Sin always causes division. Sin divides us from God, and it divides us from one another. Whether in sinful pride or because we fail to trust God as we should, every sin we commit is a crime against God or our neighbors, or both. We hurt ourselves and we hurt others. Our relationship with God is strained, and our earthly relationships are also hampered. Many of you have probably seen that sin has the power to destroy even the strongest bonds. Thankfully, on Pentecost, the Holy Spirit shows us that there is something even stronger than sin, with the power to heal broken relationships and bring us back together. That, of course, is the blood of Jesus, which covers all our sins. When the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles that day, He gave them the ability to preach the Gospel in different languages, so that each person might hear “in our own tongues the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:11). With that, the curse of Babel began to unravel. Today, as the Holy Spirit comes to us through God's Means Of Grace, He cleanses us in the blood of Jesus and reconciles us to God. That means that our relationship with God has been restored. God no longer regards us as enemies, but as His own beloved children (Romans 5:10, Ephesians 2:12-13). And with that, God also begins to reconcile us to each other. In forgiving our sins, the Holy Spirit is both teaching and empowering us to forgive others as we have been forgiven by God (Matthew 6:12, Colossians 3:13), so that we might live as God's children, united and at peace with those around us. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O God, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, You reconciled the world to Yourself and have given to Your Church the ministry of reconciliation. Strengthened by Your forgiveness, grant that Your whole Church may live in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen.Rev. Aric Fenske, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life.

A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The means of grace Subtitle: The means of grace Speaker: Jeremy Walker Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/24/2026 Bible: Acts 2:40-47 Length: 52 min.

Having seen that our Lord Jesus is the fountain or reservoir of grace, full of grace and truth, next we ask how we come to enjoy the fullness of grace that is found in him. By what means does God show Christ to us? By what channels does God pour out, or communicate to us, the grace that is in Christ? How do we enjoy communion with him? The pattern of the early church is clear, and the pursuit of Christ in the various means of grace which they embraced from the beginning: the word, the sacraments, and prayer.

Christian fellowship, contends our editor Mark G. Johnston, is the 'Cinderella' of the means of grace. That is to say, of the various means the Lord uses to build up His people, fellowship is woefully and unjustly neglected. This week on the podcast, we are encouraged to remedy this neglect, and discover afresh that there is no healthy church life–even Christian life–without Christian fellowship.    Featured Resources:  Mark G. Johnston, 'Fellowship: The Cinderella of the Means of Grace,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 737 (February 2025).  Ian Hamilton, 'The Fellowship of Saints,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 633 (June 2016).    Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Greg Strand considers the following questions: How do we grow into the likeness of the Son? What are obstacles to spiritual growth? What are the means of grace God uses in our spiritual growth? What is lacking in the normal means of grace that something more is needed or pursued? What is “spiritual formation”? What is its history? Why is there increased interest in spiritual formation? How is the recent iteration of spiritual formation assessed, and what are its strengths and weaknesses?

Part of our Evening series, "Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism" 

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Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism

In this episode, CBR Directors Matt Emerson, Winston Hottman, and Brandon Smith discuss Richard Barcellos's book The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace: More than a Memory. This episode accompanies our 2026 CBR Reading Challenge.

Westminster Larger Catechism questions Referenced (154, 155, 157, 160,Q. 154. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation?A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinances; especially the Word, Sacraments, and prayer: all which are made effectual to the elect for their salvation.Q. 155. How is the Word made effectual to salvation?A. The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of enlightening, convincing, and humbling sinners; of driving them out of themselves, and drawing them unto Christ; of conforming them to his image, and subduing them to his will; of strengthening them against temptations and corruptions; of building them up in grace, and establishing their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation. Q. 157. How is the Word of God to be read?A. The holy Scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent esteem of them; with a firm persuasion that they are the very Word of God; and that he only can enable us to understand them; with desire to know, believe, and obey, the will of God revealed in them; with diligence, and attention to the matter and scope of them; with meditation, application, self-denial, and prayer.Q. 160. What is required of those that hear the Word preached?A. It is required of those that hear the Word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine what they hear by the Scriptures; receive the truth with faith, love, meekness, and readiness of mind, as the Word of God; meditate, and confer of it; hide it in their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives.

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Lee Hutchings and Ben Kappers about the work of planting ordinary means of grace churches and learning to trust Christ to build his church. Drawing from their ministry experience in North Canton, Ohio, and St. George, Utah, they reflect on the challenges of church planting, the slow and often hidden nature of growth, and the need to rest not in novelty, personality, or technique, but in the ordinary means God has appointed. Lee Hutchings serves as senior pastor of Trinity PCA in North Canton, Ohio, a congregation he planted after years of ministry in Mississippi. Ben Kappers serves All Saints Reformed Church in St. George, Utah, as an evangelist under the oversight of Northern California Presbytery, bringing experience from both the Reformed Church in America and the Presbyterian Church in America.  Together they offer pastoral wisdom on planting confessionally Reformed churches through the clear proclamation of Christ, the faithful teaching of Scripture, prayer, and the ordinary ministry of the church. This conversation encourages pastors, elders, and church members alike to labor patiently and confidently, knowing that the Lord is pleased to gather and strengthen his people through his appointed means.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Twin Lakes Fellowship, encouragement, and ministry refreshment 08:20 Lee Hutchings's Jackson years and his memorable film-extra story 13:10 Ben Kappers's path from the RCA to the PCA 19:25 How the St. George and North Canton church plants began 29:40 Trusting Scripture and Christ rather than strategy or novelty 34:05 What ordinary means church planting looks like in practice 39:20 Slow growth, discouragement, and resisting church-growth pressure 46:35 Confessional identity, Mormon context, and knowing the people you serve 56:10 Planting for future generations and final encouragement

In this episode, Camden Bucey speaks with Lee Hutchings and Ben Kappers about the work of planting churches according to the ordinary means of grace and learning to trust Christ […]

In this episode, Duffey has a conversation with Dr. J. Ryan Davidson (Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, I.R.B.S.) about his book entitled 'Green Pastures.' His book his a primer on the ordinary means of grace. The purpose of this episode is to provide an introduction to the subject for those who may unfamiliar. The main topics covered are preaching, the Lord's Supper, baptism, and prayer. For the video version of this conversation, see this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ma8QydMTthY  You may purchase Ryan's book here: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/green-pastures-the-ordinary-means-of-grace/ 

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The church doesn't grow through novelty, spectacle, or innovation — Christ grows his church through the ordinary means he appointed. We trace that conviction from the Huguenots to the Quakers, working through what the means of grace actually are.

Fourth Sunday of Lent Sermon Series: 40 Days of Growth  Sermon: Means of GraceScripture: 2 Peter 3:18; Romans 12:2Lent continues—not just in the wilderness around us, but in the quieter work God is doing within us.Grow into the people God calls us to be. But real growth rarely happens all at once. More often, it happens slowly—in the small, steady rhythms of everyday life.So we might ask ourselves: Where do I actually make space for God in my week? What habits are shaping my heart right now? Am I being formed more by the noise of the world… or by the grace of God? In this week's message from our 40 Days of Growth series, “Means of Grace,” we'll reflect on the simple practices that help shape our faith—prayer, worship, scripture, and community—and how God meets us there, again and again.Because sometimes growth doesn't come from one big moment. Sometimes it comes from the quiet ways we keep showing up.Worship Schedule 8:45am: Contemporary Service10am: Sunday School11am: Traditional Service

In this episode, the fellas talk about the ordinary means of grace.

Have you ever stopped to think about what exactly your church does? When you think of what your church should be doing, do you think of programs? Preaching? Benevolence? All of the above? On this episode of the Bible Belt Boys, Caleb and Cooper take a deep dive into the ordinary means of grace-- a fancy term to describe many things your church probably already does. But as they make the case here, perhaps your church could do them even better.

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Why do Lutherans get so excited about the Lord's Supper?  Why can't they stop talking about it?  The secret lies in the objective reality of it.  Craig and  Troy talk their way around how God chooses to work from within the world He created, and how He gives spiritual blessings through physical means.    

Why did God give us prayer? Is it for us, or for him? Prayer is gift- a grace for God's people. Our Midweek series on the Means of Grace comes to a close with our focus on Prayer. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord.Originally February 25th, 2026. Dolan Davis. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

The Lord didn't make us to be isolated- he made us to be in community with one another and enjoy fellowship. In this sermon, Brad reminds us how Fellowship in itself is a means of the Lord's grace. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally February 18th, 2026. Brad Jessen. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Often, we can view scripture as authoritative and burdensome, rather than seeing the grace that it is. Within the word, the Lord not only reveals himself, but the story of redemption. Our Means of Grace series continues with Scripture. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally February 11th, 2026. Zachary Nelson.Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

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This Sunday morning, we started our midweek series with an overarching view on the Means of Grace. Over the next few Wednesday nights, we will be focusing on Scripture, Prayer, and fellowship- specifically, how they are a grace to the Church. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally February 8th, 2026. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

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Practicing spiritual disciplines is not earning God's grace—it's receiving it. Join us as Ross Lester kicks off our sermon series on Holy Habits!

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Dave Rich examines essential elements of the believer's work in sanctification, demonstrating how Christians actively cooperate with God's transforming power. Understanding the believer's work in sanctification requires recognizing both divine sovereignty and human responsibility, as Philippians 2:12-13 reveals. This practical teaching explores six vital practices that cultivate holiness: Bible intake through reading and study, devoted prayer during temptation, meaningful fellowship with other believers, worshipful living that glorifies God, sacrificial service using spiritual gifts, and bold evangelism that proclaims the gospel. Each practice represents the believer's work in sanctification, developing Christlike character while depending on the Holy Spirit's enabling grace for lasting transformation.Download Notes | Download Presentation ★ Support this podcast ★

Pastor Richard Barcellos, Ephesians 2:17

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22 November, 2025

Gospelway Conference 2025 with J. Ryan Davidson

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1. What is the importance of the ministry of the Word and the Church in biblical counseling? 2. What are the means of grace? 3. What are some examples of how these are significant in the life of the believer? 4. How do we think about justification in relation to counseling? 5. How do we think about the Lord's Supper in relation to counseling? 6. How do we implement these concepts in the homework we give? 7. What are some ways we are tempted to professionalize these concepts in counseling? 8. How can we stand against the world with its secular methodologies and uphold the ministry of the church in bibilcal counseling? Click here to find out more about ACBC and what we are doing!