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GRACEPOINTE Church | Northwood
This is a podcast of Gracepointe church which is a Campus of Grace Community Church in Fremont Ohio.
What is faith? Listen to how Jesus describes it and its impact in our lives. Luke 18:1-17; Hebrews 11:6
More of a Disciple's Job Description - what it looks like to follow Jesus, Luke 17:1-19
"Whether we are in the harvest field, on the highway, or in the home, our highest privilege and our greatest joy is to do the will of God." Warren Wiresbe | Pastor Jason Wells
This week Pastor Jason discusses the story of the prodigal son in light of upcoming Easter celebrations. God is in the business of finding lost and broken people then restoring them to life.
Accomplishing our mission may seem impossible… but it's not. Find out why from Luke 9:1-17
Where do you turn when life is out of control? | Pastor Harold Bjerga
Luke 8:22-39; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 64:6; Hebrews 2:14-15; John 3:16-17
What do your actions say about what you believe? Luke 8:1-22; Ephesians 2:8-10
|Pastor Harold Bjerga
This week Pastor Harald Bjerga continues in our series on Luke. Join us as we discuss how Jesus dealt with the temptation from Satan.
Pastor Harold Bjerga | What was Jesus' purpose for coming? Luke 3:1-18; Romans 6:3-7; Titus 3:4-7; Revelation 20:11-15
This week we begin our Christmas series in Luke. Join us as we investigate the birth of John the Baptist.
Family matters. How God designed the family for His purposes matters. Listen in to find our what He has for us.
Men / Women - the difference makes a difference. Genesis 2:15-25; Joshua 1:6-9; Ruth 3:10-11; 1 Kings 2:1-3; Proverbs 31:25-26, 30; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14; 1 Peter 3:3-4
What to do when life is overwhelming. 1 Samuel 27:1-31:13; Psalm 18:1-3, 27:13-14, 31:23-24
David vs. Goliath. David trusted in God to accomplish the little things so he could trust God to accomplish the big things.
Is there a personal God out there or just a cosmic energy force? Take a listen and see what you think.
Pastor Harald takes us through what Jesus had to say to the church at Sardis. A church that was near death and on life support.
Pastor Harald takes us through Jesus' words to the church at Thyatira - a tolerant church.
This week Pastor Harald goes through the letter written to the Church at Pergamum. Listen to find out what we can learn from Jesus' word to them.
What would be God's performance review be of our church? What would it be of your life?
What is God doing ?! If you've every asked that question take a listen. Ezekiel 12:1-16, 24:15-27; Isaiah 43:7; Romans 9:19-24
What does a brick, bed, bread and a barber have in common? No, it's not the beginning of a bad joke, it's serious stuff.
Fear of the future? Jason addresses our fears, why we fear, and how to battle our fear.
Jason shares John 18 and 19, where Pilate, the people, everyone here skipped the truth to get their own personal gain or because of fear. What choice will you make?
What do we do when Jesus is late or doesn't answer our prayer? Jesus has some thoughts on that.
Jesus not only gives eternal life, He secures it for eternity. John 10:1-42, Ephesians 1:5, 13-14; 2:4-7
There is light available for those in spiritual darkness…find out how to flip the switch
God works in our lives to accomplish His Sovereign will often in ways we do not understand.
Pastor Harald talks through how god says we should respond to people/family who hurt us
Pastor Harald breaks down how family dynamics don't have to keep us from experiencing the life God offers.
How do we live the new life in Jesus? Grab your favorite drink, a pen, and paper and take a listen.
Jesus is God. He is Creator. He has done all the work and is continuing the work of reconciliation of the world to Himself.
When is it OK to complain? Or do I always need to ZIP IT? Philippians 2:12-16, I Thessalonians 2:13
Jesus said "I will build My Church!" Find out why that matters to you. Matthew 16:13-27; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Ephesians 2: 19-22 ; Matthew 18:18
Can God overcome the decisions of other people that negatively impact me? Great question. Grab some coffee, your Bible, turn to Esther 3 and see what God has for you.
Do you see God as unapproachable? Listen and see what difference Jesus can make in your view of God.
How can we be motivated to share the gospel with others? Grab a cup of coffee, your Bible and sit back and listen to find out.
How can we effectively tell the truth? It's not easy, but it is possible. Check out this message.
What do you live for? When it comes down to it there's only one thing to live for. Take a listen and find out.
Why is it that only Jesus Christ can save? Why don't I have to help in some way? Join us as we learn what God says about the salvation He provides.
Why can't faith in religious rituals or traditions save us from our sins? Find out what God has to say through the Apostle Paul in Galatians 3.
Pastor Harald talks about how God has spoken through other sources or just through the Bible? We look into the Bible to see what God says about that. Grab some coffee and click play.
How does one who has faith in Jesus walk with others? Find out what God has to say about that.
How should Christians respond to the American Dream? God has something to say about that. Take a listen.
Is God's wisdom better to apply to life than our wisdom? Take a listen and see for yourself.
Is it really only sticks and stones that can break bones, or can words also hurt us? Listen and find out what God has to say about this from James 3:1-12
What kind of faith is saving faith? Take a moment and listen to what God says about this from James 2:14-26
Can faith in Christ and favoritism in church coexist? We invite you to listen to what God says about this from James Chapter 2
Pastor shares what "Faith's Response to God's Word" is, James 1:19-27. What's your response to what God has to say in the Bible?
This week Pastor Michael shares with us the instruction from Paul on how we work for the LORD and not for man.
Pastor Harald asks, "why did Jesus hang around for 40 days after rising from the dead?" Listen in and find out!
The Resurrection… do you believe? Believe and let God unleash the power of His salvation in your life.
Join us as we celebrate Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for our sin. If you've never prayed to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior we encourage you to do so, or contact GRACEPOINTE with any questions you have
Accept or Reject | the only choice one has when it comes to Jesus Christ. Which one will you choose?
Truth: This is a determined commitment we need to make to trust God's way— by living God's way— in whatever comes our way.
Pastor Harald teaches from 2 Samuel 23:1-39 about the man's role at home and in church.
Pastor Harald takes a look at Ruth 3:1-4:22 and speaks about godly choices bring's God's blessings
Pastor Harald takes a look at Ruth 2:1-23 and shows us how we can respond when other people's decisions hurt us
Pastor Harald speaks from 2 Timothy 4:1-22 about Paul's last words and why it is important to "Bring it."
Pastor Harald speaks from 2 Timothy 2:1-26 about the importance of strength in numbers.
Pastor Harald delivers the truth that WHOSOEVER comes to Jesus may have eternal Life. The hope of Christmas.
Merry Christmas! Pastor Harald "tears into" Luke 18 and how Jesus wrecks a rich, young ruler's belief
Pastor Harald brings us his message from his front porch and speaks from Titus 4:4-8 about how we have the gospel.
Pastor Harald opens our new series looking at who we are as the church. Discover Truth John 18:28-38
Pastor AJ speaks from Matthew 22 on Jesus answering the question about paying taxes to Caesar.
Pastor Harald speaks from Matthew 5:13-14 on whether or not Christians should vote, and if so, how?
Pastor Harald shares how Followers of God can respond to suffering using the roadmap Job gives to us
Pastor Harald discusses two common sayings/beliefs and presents the myths and truth behind them
This week Pastor Harald explains to us how we are all sinful and in need of Jesus, our savior. We get to heaven based on His righteousness, not ours!
Do people all go to a "Better place" when they die? Let's look at What Jesus has to say about it.
Pastor Harald speaks from Jeremiah 17:5-10 about the difference between following our hearts and following God.
Pastor Harald speaks from Romans 12:9-21 Forgiving is not forgetting but it is responding on how God desires
Pastor Harald speaks from 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 about the Freedom we have that also brings responsibility.
Pastor Harald speaks from Philippians 4:1-9 about how to find stability in difficult times.
Pastor Harald speaks from Philippians 2:12-18 and talks about what it means to work out your salvation.
Pastor Harald speaks from Philippians chapter 1 and talks about how we can have confidence in God even in the difficult times.
Pastor Harald speaks from John 20 about the hope that Jesus brought by dying on the cross and rising again.
Pastor Harald explains there's no need to fear God- though He's infinitely powerful He's also intimately personal.
Pastor Harald presents God's Amazing Life - Imitate God in Relationships (Eph 5:22-6:9)
We are saved to experience and know God and then we live our lives to show Christ to others.
Chosen, Adopted, Given an Inheritance, Given security. Grace for salvation, boundless grace.
Pastor Harald completes the Christmas 2019 series. Hebrews 2:9-18 God puts on Human Nature.
Today, Pastor Harald honors our Veterans and begins our SEVEN, Matthew 7:1-6, series, to help us gain a better understanding on some teaching Jesus gave that is often misunderstood and misapplied.
Pastor Harald continues the series "Why Believe?" Part 5 - He shares how God answers the questions science can't.
Why believe? Because God promises to meet our needs! Pastor Harald talks about the four things we need to do as we claim God's promise to meet our needs.
Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is an incredible story of how Jesus meets us where we are so that he can meet our needs all with the intention that we live bold for others. Praise the Lord.
Pastor Harold brings us the message and talks about how we should tell our story to others and invite them to meet Jesus.
Pastor Kevin wraps up All in All Out, Part 3 and reminds us the wrapping may change but the message doesn't and to keep, stand, and impact others
Pastor Harald bring the word of God this week with a discussion of how Jesus' life and example leads us to live generously and sacrificially for the sake of the Gospel. Live it out!
We've all wondered, at one time or another, there's got to be more to life than this. Pastor Harald wraps up the "Made for More" series from John 17.
This week, Pastor Harald begins EIGHT, a study in Romans 8. This morning, covering verses 1-11, Freedom from Sin's Penalty and Power.
Pastor Harald preaches on God's Plan for the World - Overview of End Times - The Millennial Kingdom.
Pastor Harald addresses families on how to remove an elephant, or unspoken issue, that is slowly destroying the family, starting with husbands.
Pastor Harald teaches from 1 Peter 5:1-14. Summary of last 6 weeks, keys to living different in the face of push-back, and living sucessfully as Christians in the world and in the church.
Pastor and teaching resident breaks down 1 Peter chapter 4 with incredible insight to show us how we can experience joy and confidence in the midsts of suffering and persecution.
Pastor Harald brings the message from 1 Peter and discuses how we are Reborn to sacrificially love and serve the church family so that we can display the excellencies of Christ!
Pastor Harald teaches from 1 Peter 1:13-25 Choose to live differently even in the face of challenges and persecution.
After hearing the life change testimony from Scott, a member from the main Fremont campus, Pastor Harald teaches us about practical steps to walking with Jesus in our every day lives.
Pastor Kevin begins our series with a message from Romans and discusses the call of obedience motivated by our salvation thru faith in Jesus Christ.
What a great season of Christmas! Pastor Harald brings the Gospel message through the amazing story of Christ's birth
Pastor Harald speaks about Nehemiah, and God's plan for Gracepointe Church, goals, and how we plan to reach them.
This week Pastor Harald discusses how Isaiah's call of prophesying to Israel challenges us to lead worship-filled lives that draw others to Christ and his redeeming work.
The Davidic covenant??? What is that and how does it change how I live my life!? Pastor Harald brings the gospel message and a message of hope for those who are in Christ. We are the temple of God and we have an opportunity to live with purpose, on mission.
Pastor Kevin speaks about the period between Moses and the fall of Jericho, and how it all point toward Jesus.
Interesting connections between Moses/Israel/Jesus/Us
Take Away - how we are God's possessions
This week Pastor Harald talks about how sAlvation was initiated with Abraham on behalf of the entire world.
This week Harald talked about what it means to live according to God's way. We were created to know Him.
Pastor Harald begins the series talking about the incredible creation that God has made and how it impacts our life.
Pastor Harald talks about money and how Christians need to view it and use it. 1 Timothy 6:1-21
Pastor Harald talks about Timothy's call to care for windows and elders in the early church and how his call applies to the modern, local church.
Pastor Harold talks about Gods design for Our Church and being a worthy servant of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Harold talks about the roles of Men and Women in the church. Continuing in 1st Timothy chapters 2 and 3.
Pastor Harald talks about Paul's instructions to Timothy and to the Church on what the Gospel means in our lives for the community around us.
Pastor Harald kicks off the new series talking about the purpose of GracePointe Church.
Pastor Harald wraps up the series by talking about what we should do if we want to experience the fulfilment/purpose/joy that God desires for us to have in life.
Pastor Harald continues the series discussing the parable of Wheat & Tares (Matthew 13:24-43).
Pastor Harold discusses the role of men in the church and what scripture says about church leadership.
Pastor Harold helps men understand how to overcome the excuses for not being a spiritual leader of their family.
Pastor Harald looks at the Hard Saying of Jesus that eternal life comes from "eating His flesh/drinking His blood" from John 6.
Pastor Harald talks about the struggle of money and how doing money God's way can help your finances.
Pastor Harald talks about the struggle of marriage and how God's purpose and design can get our marriage back to what God desires and what is best for us.
Pastor Harald talks about the struggles of time and priorities. He discusses how to do life God's way and how this change will impact ourselves, our family, and others in our life.
Pastor Harald looks into fighting addictions and how to wage war in the battlefield of life.
Pastor Harald discusses creation and evolution. Can you believe in science and in God/the Bible at the same time?
In our series "Making Sense of God" Pastor Harald answers the question of "pain & suffering" by looking at where it came from, why God allows it in our lives and how we should respond to it.
This week Pastor Harald delivers the Easter sermon and explains the magnificent act that took place when Jesus voluntarily gave up His life for us, and how that has an eternal impact for everyone.