Sovereign Grace Sermons Podcast

This Breakout Session from the 2025 Pastors Conference explores the biblical foundation and practical importance of friendship, especially for pastor's wives, emphasizing that friendship is a divine gift rooted in God's own heart. It offers insights on cultivating meaningful, biblically grounded friendships that glorify Christ and strengthen our faith.

This Breakout Session from the Worship God 2018 Conference explores the biblical foundation and practical application of encouragement within the church. It emphasizes how encouraging words can build up believers, reflect gospel work, and glorify Christ, inspiring a culture of grace and godliness.

This sermon explores the vital importance of encouragement within the church, highlighting the example of Barnabas and the need for a heart that sees grace, responds with gladness, and speaks words that foster faithfulness. It emphasizes the biblical foundation for encouragement, the dangers of criticism, and practical ways to cultivate a culture of grace and joy in Christian communities."Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

This powerful narration recounts the Passion of Jesus Christ, exploring His suffering, sacrifice, and the profound love demonstrated through His crucifixion. It offers deep insights into the biblical events of Holy Week, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity."Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

This sermon explores Philippians 2:5-11, emphasizing the humility, incarnation, death, and exaltation of Jesus Christ. It highlights the importance of humility for Christian unity, the divine nature of Christ, and the future universal acknowledgment of His Lordship."Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

In this breakout session from the 2023 Pastors Conference, Ben Kreps discusses the importance of building a culture of grace within churches, emphasizing the need for deeper virtues beyond mere niceness. He outlines Sovereign Grace's seven shaping virtues that are essential for fostering a gospel-centered community and provides practical applications for church leaders to cultivate these virtues in their congregations. The discussion also addresses challenges faced in promoting these virtues and strategies for effective church growth and discipleship.

What does enduring faith look like when the future feels uncertain? In this message from Hebrews 11, Mark Prater calls believers to live with conviction in unseen realities as the church navigates leadership transitions, cultural pressure, and gospel expansion. Through stories of sacrifice and global fruit, he reminds us that faith-filled obedience today can leave a legacy that inspires generations to come.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What does it take to rescue someone trapped in spiritual darkness? In this message from 1 Corinthians 1, Dave Taylor reminds us that while the message of the cross may appear foolish to the world, it is the very power of God for salvation. Through stories of rescue and global ministry, he calls believers to keep Christ crucified at the center and boldly carry the gospel to those still “down the mine.”“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What did it truly cost Jesus to secure our salvation? In this message from Mark 14, C. J. Mahaney leads us into the Garden of Gethsemane, where Christ confronts the full weight of God’s wrath with trembling obedience, praying, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” As we behold the Savior’s anguish and resolve, we are reminded that Jesus drank the cup of judgment for us—offering both unshakable hope and guidance for our own seasons of suffering.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What does it mean for Jesus to be forsaken on the cross? CJ Mahaney leads us into Matthew 27, highlighting the staggering spiritual weight behind Christ’s cry, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” By unfolding the cost of our redemption and the love that carried Jesus into that darkness, he reminds us that Christ was forsaken so we never would be.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What do we do when the ground beneath us gives way? In this message from Psalm 46, Jeff Purswell shows how God’s protective presence turns chaos into calm and fear into faith. Through vivid imagery and real-life loss, he reminds us that the Lord of Hosts is not a distant observer but our mighty fortress—ever-present, unshakable, and sufficient in every storm.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

How do we respond to the evil we see in the world? In this message, David Powlison unpacks the tension within the imprecatory psalms, showing how God’s perfect justice and mercy meet at the cross. Through Christ’s example, we learn to hate evil without losing love for our enemies—reflecting the heart of a God who is both righteous and gracious.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What legacy will we leave for future generations of worshippers? Bob Kauflin challenges us to think generationally, calling believers to model a Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered devotion that unites rather than divides. From embracing God’s bigness to modeling authentic devotion, this message inspires us to pass down what matters most—a legacy of worship that bridges generations and magnifies the glory of God.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

What does it mean to give God’s Word true authority in everything we say and write? In this message, Pastor John shows how granting the Bible “functional authority” transforms our communication—teaching us to test every word against Scripture for greater depth, precision, and spiritual impact. Whether in sermons, conversations, or posts, he calls us to anchor our words in Scripture’s timeless truth that builds faith and glorifies God.“Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are more than the more "spectacular" gifts like prophecy and tongues. Gifts like administration, encouragement, and service all play crucial roles. Plus, in 1998 Jeff Purswell still has a Southern accent.

"The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing." The gospel must remain the main thing for our lives, churches, and ministries. Jenn and Ricky introduce a message that shaped them as they grew up in Sovereign Grace and that continues to shape them today. They also have fun listening to the song C.J. describes in the message and giving their own review.

In this sermon, C.J. Mahaney explores Isaiah 53 and meditates on Jesus' death on the cross. Ricky and Jenn share their experience at the conference where this sermon was preached, and where they became lifelong friends.

In this conversation between Jared Mellinger and C.J. Mahaney we revisit the origins of Sovereign Grace Churches over 40 years ago. This conversation was recorded live at the RELAY conference for young adults in 2024. Hosts Ricky and Jenn also discuss what it was like growing up in the family of churches.

Mike Bullmore explores how the gospel shapes our everyday lives. Jen and Ricky share their experience growing up in the Sovereign Grace family of churches. Don't know what a tape ministry is? Listen to find out!