The AfterWord Podcast

On this episode of the AfterWord Podcast Joel, Lance and Trevor are back looking at Acts 6:1-7 and on the establishment of deacons. They talk about congregationalism, church leadership and the value of deacons serving the church.    Text: Acts 6:1-7

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel and Lance discuss Acts 4:23-37. They talk about how the church responded to opposition by showing significant commitment to God and significant commitment to each other. The discuss issues from the text like the sovereignty of God, the importance of prayer, and keys to having unity and fellowship in the church. They also explain how the text promotes incredible generosity and what role the apostles had in the financial oversight in the church. Listen for a good discussion on a great text of scripture!

On this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor dive into last Sunday's Easter message on Acts 4:1-22. They discuss the evidence for the resurrection, the Sadducees and their sad cover-up story and they talk about how the resurrection helps believers live the "risen life". Acts 4:1-22

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor talk about last Sunday's message on Acts 3. They discuss the purpose of miracles and whether or not they still happen today. They also explore the "time of refreshing" talked about in Acts 3:21 and they give some practical encouragement on evangelism and working for Christ's glory. 📖Acts 3

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor talk about body life in the local church in response to Sunday's sermon on Acts 2:42-47. They discuss a range of topics like church attendance, hospitality, giving, and expositional listening. 📖Acts 2:42-47   🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance, and Trevor discuss come back around to the GBC Vision Statement and discuss Biblical Church Leadership, specifically the role of pastors/overseers. The discuss the qualifications for the office, the responsibilities of the office and how church members can support their overseers. 1) Why is Biblical leadership essential for a healthy church? 2) How would you explain what an overseer is to others? 3) Why do you think it’s healthy/Biblical to have both paid and lay pastors/overseers? 4) Why are there qualifications for the office of overseer and how can we assess whether or not someone is qualified? 5) Can there be someone that is qualified for the office that we wouldn’t have serve based on their lack of time? Gifting? Personality differences between them and the rest of the board? 6) Does every pastor/overseer need to teach? 7) Are we as pastors and overseers responsible for the teaching of the church even if we aren’t the one’s teaching? 8) Joel you’ve sought to emphasize shepherding this year among the overseer board. Why do you think this is something we should emphasize? 9) How do you shepherd members on your shepherding list? 10) If Pastors and overseers lead the body then what role does the congregation have in making decisions? 11) How can our listeners support the Pastors and Overseers of our church?

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor get a little controversial discussing last Sunday’s sermon on Acts 2:37-41. They discuss repentance and why it is necessary for salvation, baptism and why it’s necessary for church membership, and how pastors should preach repentance from the pulpit. They also dive into the doctrines of grace and especially focus on the irresistible nature of grace. 📖Acts 2:37-41 1) What is repentance? Why is it necessary for salvation? 2) At what point in the order of salvation does repentance take place? 3) When God’s grace starts to draw a person to salvation can it be resisted? 4) Can we find evidence of repentance in a person’s life and if so what does it look like? 5) How is baptism connected to church membership? Communion? 6) When sharing the gospel should we emphasize repentance and if so how? 7) When preaching what are right ways to call people to repentance? What are wrong ways? 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon:

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance, and Trevor discuss Grandview's new Vision Statement. They talk about the importance of the local church, the value of Biblical leadership, and the need for significantly committed membership. 1) How do Christians misunderstand the church today? 2) How is the church a gospel-revealing community? 3) Why does the church need significantly committed membership? 4) What is the purpose of the Sunday gathering? 5) How is the church the "fullness of Christ"? 6) Why does the church need to prioritize Biblical Leadership, Meaningful Membership and Intentional Ministry in order to fulfill it's mission? 7) How can members help our church fulfill it's vision?  

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Trevor is on vacation so Joel and Lance discuss last week's sermon on Acts 2:22-36. They talk about some misconceptions about Christ-Centered Preaching, the need to see Christ as both Savior and Lord, and they dive deeper into the topic of Sheol. 📖Acts 2:22-36 1) Why is it necessary for believers to recognize Jesus as both Savior and Lord? What happens when we view Him as either one or the other? 2) What are some misconceptions about Christ-Centered Preaching? 3) Why is it important for pastors to build their sermons from scripture? 4) What is Sheol? Did Jesus go to Sheol, or Hades, or Hell? 5) Why should believers not only believe in the exclusivity of Jesus for salvation but also preach the exclusivity of Jesus to others? 6) How does God use preaching today to change the hearts of people? 7) What is one main encouragement or application from the text? 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybnG0_mXd4s Article by Sam Emadi: https://www.9marks.org/article/bad-biblical-theology-leads-to-bad-sermons/    

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor explore the process for replacing Judas in Acts 2:1-21. They talk about the ministry of the Spirit in baptism/indwelling, and filling. They also discuss whether or not the sign gifts are still around today. 📖Acts 2:1-21 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItGfw3QozLc

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor explore the process for replacing Judas in Acts 1:12-26. They talk about casting lots, the need for prayer, and the difference between Godly Sorrow and Worldly Sorrow. 📖Acts 1:12-26 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeRbllRgArQ

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor discuss the Great Commission in Acts 1:6-11. They talk about Kingdom theology, the dangers of predicting when the rapture will happen and how we can be involved in everyday evangelism. 📖Acts 1:6-11 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75CtSVuaSHY

In this episode of the AfterWord Podcast, Joel, Lance and Trevor continue the conversation from Sunday’s sermon on Acts 1:1-5. They talk through some background of the back of Acts, the need for meaningful membership and intentional ministry, and a unique connection between the kingdom of God and trees.  📖Acts 1:1-5 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1mmgd1yAdI

Episode: Practice The One Where Moses and Elijah Show Up In this episode of AfterWord, Joel, Lance and Trevor continue the conversation from Sunday’s sermon entitled "Cynics and Saints". We talk through service and obedience, discuss the faith community of Israel, and explore what's going on with Moses and Elijah 📖 Scripture References: Malachi 3:13-4:6 🎥 Watch Sunday’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxk7mHN_Zq4