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Daily Gospel

by Gospel Community Church

Daily Gospel is a ministry of Gospel Community Church located in Santa Cruz, CA. We seek to help you grow in your faith through the teaching of God's word.

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  1. Why does God Save Sinners? | Understanding Soli Deo Gloria

    What does Soli Deo Gloria mean, and why is God's glory so important? In this episode, Brandon and Mikey discuss Soli Deo Gloria, the chief aim of the Protestant Reformation and the biblical truth that salvation is ultimately about God and His glory rather than ourselves. They explore why God…

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  2. Is Jesus the ONLY Way to Salvation? | Understanding Solus Christus

    What does Solus Christus ("Christ Alone") mean, and is Jesus really the only way to salvation? In this episode, Brandon and Mikey discuss the biblical teaching that salvation is found in Christ alone. They explore why the Bible teaches that Jesus is the only Mediator between God and man, why His...

  3. Are We Saved by Faith or by Works? | Understanding Sola Fide

    What does it mean to be saved by faith alone? In this video, Brandon and Mikey explore the biblical doctrine of “faith alone”, one of the central teachings of the Protestant Reformation. You'll learn what Scripture says about justification, why faith is essential for salvation, and how good works...

  4. Do We Need to Earn Our Salvation? | Understanding Sola Gratia

    If salvation depends on our works, how can anyone be saved? Yet if salvation is by grace, what role does our effort or works play in our walk with God? In this episode of Daily Gospel, Brandon and Mikey discuss the doctrine of Sola Gratia—the biblical teaching that sinners are saved by God's…

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  5. Is the Bible Our Final Authority? | Understanding Sola Scriptura

    Can Christians trust Scripture? What does it mean to say that Scripture is our final authority? And how should God’s Word shape the life of the Church? In this episode, Brandon and Mikey discuss the doctrine of Sola Scriptura—the teaching that Scripture alone is the final and sufficient authority...

  6. When Should I Leave My Church?

    Have you ever wondered whether it’s time to leave your church and find a new one? How do you know if leaving is the right decision—or if God is calling you to stay and grow through difficulty? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan walk through several biblical principles to consider when thinking...

  7. Do Christians NEED to Go to Church? | Life in the Church

    What does the Bible actually say about going to church? Is gathering with other believers optional, or is it an essential part of the Christian life? Can someone follow Jesus faithfully while neglecting the local church? In this episode, Jonathan and Brandon discuss what Scripture teaches about…

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  8. Should Women Be Pastors? | Life in the Church

    What does the Bible actually say about women serving as pastors? Is this a cultural issue, or a biblical one? Does Scripture restrict the role of pastor/elder to men, or is there room for broader interpretation? In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Mikey explore key passages on this issue…

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  9. What Does It Mean to Be Baptist? | Life in the Church

    GCC is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. So what does it mean for us to be a Baptist church and why does it matter? In this video, Mikey and Brandon walk through three distinctives that shape what it means for a church to be Baptist: baptism, the life and structure of the church, and its...

  10. What is the Lord's Supper? | Life in the Church

    What is the Lord’s Supper—and why does it matter? Christians have long differed over what happens in communion and how it should be practiced. Is it merely a symbol, or something more? In this episode, Mikey and Brandon explore the different views of communion, what Scripture teaches about the...

  11. Can You Lose Your Salvation? | Perseverance of the Saints

    Is once saved always saved biblical? If someone truly believes in Jesus, is it possible for them to fall away? What does the Bible actually say about the security of a believer? In this episode, Brandon and Jonathan explore the doctrine often called Perseverance of the Saints and look at how...

  12. Does God Force People to Believe in Him? | Irresistible Grace

    Does God bring us to faith against our will? If salvation is by grace, what role does our will actually play in trusting in Jesus? In this episode, Jonathan and Brandon answer this important question by exploring the doctrine often known as Irresistible Grace—the belief that when God calls…

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  13. Did Jesus Die for Everyone? | Limited Atonement

    The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus’ death on the cross saves sinners. Does that mean He died for everyone or only a chosen few? In this episode, Jonathan and Brandon step back and look at how the Bible talks about the extent and purpose of the atonement. They let Scripture define what Christ...

  14. Why Doesn't God Choose Everyone to be Saved? | Unconditional Election

    Does God choose who will be saved? And if so, is it unfair of God to choose some and not others? In this video, Mikey and Jonathan explore the biblical doctrine of Unconditional Election—God’s gracious choice to save sinners, not based on anything in them. They walk through key Scriptures and...

  15. If God is Sovereign, Do We Have Free Will?

    The Bible clearly teaches that God is sovereign over ALL things. Does that mean our choices matter don't matter? Do we have freewill or is everything we do predetermined against our will? In this episode, Brandon and Jonathan step back and look at how the Bible talks about the human will. They…

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  16. Are People Basically Good or Bad? | Total Depravity

    Are we really that bad? What does the Bible actually say about human nature after the fall? And why does this matter for how we understand salvation, grace, and the gospel itself? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan explore the doctrine of "Total Depravity" by walking through key Scriptures,...

  17. Should Christians Include the Apocrypha? | A Protestant Response

    Why do Catholic Bibles include the Apocrypha (also called the Deuterocanonical books), while Protestant Bibles do not? Are Protestants missing Scripture—or is this a deeper disagreement about how Christians understand the biblical canon? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan offer a clear,...

  18. Should Christians Pray to Mary? | A Protestant Response

    Do Catholics actually pray to Mary—and if so, why don’t Protestants? In this video, Jonathan and Brandon explain what the Catholic Church teaches about praying to Mary and the saints, and why Protestants believe prayer should be directed to God alone. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org...

  19. What are the differences between Catholics and Protestants? | A Protestant Response

    Catholics and Protestants both believe in Jesus, read the Bible, and share the core beliefs of Christianity—so what’s the difference? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan break down the very real differences between Catholics and Protestants, starting with a brief history of the early church and…

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  20. Are the Sacraments Necessary for Salvation? | A Protestant Response

    What do Roman Catholics mean by “sacraments” — and how should Protestants respond? In this video, Mikey and Brandon walk through Rome’s sacramental claims and show us what Scripture has to say about salvation. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving

  21. Is the Pope Infallible? | A Protestant Response

    What does Rome claim about the Pope, where do those claims come from, and do they align with Scripture? In this video, Mikey and Brandon examine the Catholic doctrine of papal authority from a Protestant perspective. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give:...

  22. Why are People Converting to Catholicism? | A Protestant Response

    The Vatican vibe is real — or at least some former Protestants think so. In this video, we look at why people are converting to Catholicism and why it matters for us as Protestants. Is it about tradition or transcendence... or maybe some cultural momentum? Website…

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  23. Psalm 47 - God the Great King

    Brandon discusses Psalm 47 - God Is King over All the Earth. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.

  24. Psalm 46 - Hope When the World Ends

    Brandon discusses Psalm 46 - God Is Our Fortress. To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.

  25. Psalm 45 - Love Song to the Savior

    Brandon discusses Psalm 45 - Your Throne, O God, Is Forever. To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.

  26. Psalm 44 - If God is Sovereign, Why Doesn't He Save?

    Brandon discusses Psalm 44 - Come to Our Help. To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah.

  27. Psalm 42 & 43 - How to Talk to Yourself

    Brandon discusses Psalm 42 - Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul? To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. Brandon also discusses Psalm 43 - Send Out Your Light and Your Truth.

  28. Psalm 41 - The Friend Who Helps

    Brandon discusses Psalm 29 - O Lord, Be Gracious to Me. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

  29. Psalm 40 - The Backward Psalm

    Brandon discusses Psalm 40 - My Help and My Deliverer

  30. Psalm 39 - The Sojourner’s Song

    Brandon discusses Psalm 39 - What Is the Measure of My Days?

  31. Psalm 38 - A Song for the Soul-Sick

    Brandon discusses Psalm 38 - Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord

  32. Live on God's Mission (How to Thrive in College)

    Cody & Brandon discuss the importance of what it means to "live sent."

  33. How to Date WITHOUT Disaster (How to Thrive in College)

    Cody & Brandon talk about how to honor God in your dating life.

  34. Psalm 37 - What to do When You're Frustrated or Disappointed

    Brandon discusses Psalm 37 - He Will Not Forsake His Saints

  35. College is for Adults, NOT Kids (How to Thrive in College)

    Cody & Brandon talk about why maturity is important in college.

  36. Psalm 36 - Man's Wickedness & God's Worthiness

    Brandon discusses Psalm 36 - How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love.

  37. God's Eternal Nature & Aseity (Attributes of God)

    Mikey & Brandon go over what it means for God to be eternal and sufficient to Himself.

  38. Psalm 35 - How to Pray When People Hate You

    Brandon discusses Psalm 35 - Great Is the Lord.

  39. God's Omniscience, Omnipotence, & Omnipresence (Attributes of God)

    Mikey & Brandon define and discuss the 3 "omni's" of God.

  40. Psalm 34 - How God Meets All Our Needs

    Brandon discusses Psalm 34 - Taste and See That the Lord is Good.

  41. How Should Christians Respond to the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

    Brandon & Caleb discuss the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel and how we should think about this biblically.

  42. God's Justice (Attributes of God)

    Mikey & Brandon go over what God's justice is and looks like.

  43. Psalm 33 - A New Song of Salvation

    Brandon discusses Psalm 33 - The Steadfast Love of the Lord.

  44. Has Andy Stanley ABANDONED Biblical Christianity?

    Al Mohler wrote two articles attacking Andy Stanley saying that he has abandoned biblical Christianity. Is Al Mohler right? Has Andy Stanley crossed over into denial of the Bible and Christianity? Or is Al Mohler being judgmental or pharisaical?

  45. God's Glory (Attributes of God)

    Mikey & Brandon talk about "the glory of God" means.

  46. God's Jealousy (Attributes of God)

    Jonathan & Brandon talk about what it means for God to be a jealous God.

  47. Psalm 32 - Fully Forgiven

    Brandon discusses Psalm 31 - Blessed Are the Forgiven.

  48. God's Immanence & Transcendence (Attributes of God)

    Jonathan & Brandon discuss how God can be both immanent and transcendent.

  49. Psalm 31 - Anxiety & Trusting God

    Brandon discusses Psalm 31 - Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit.

  50. Why You Should Never Stop Praying (Prayer)

    Ben & Brandon unpack the idea "praying continually." (Luke 11:5-13)

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Daily Gospel is a ministry of Gospel Community Church located in Santa Cruz, CA. We seek to help you grow in your faith through the teaching of God's word.

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