S1, E17: Preaching

"So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,  not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock." In this episode, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers discuss leadership structure within the church (from our Chief Shepherd, Christ Jesus to elders, deacons, and each member of the body). Also, highlighting the final chapter of Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen & Jonathan Leeman “Who Leads?”, the fellas emphasize the importance of belonging to a local church, our role in the community, and the essential calling of each believer to grow, mature, and build one another up IN LOVE. Please send your comments and questions to [email protected] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

As former ‘outsiders’ brought into the family of God through Christ, how do we now seek to extend gospel love to those who have not yet received faith and salvation in Jesus? In this episode, join Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers as they discuss the powerful grace, foundational truths, and missional calling extended to all believers and how we hope to see that lived out at Gospel Life.

"It might seem easier to look for a church where everyone thinks, votes, and sins the same way you do. It's better for your spiritual growth, however, to hunker down in a fellowship of differents." Collin Hansen & Jonathan Leeman, Rediscover Church. On this episode of The Gospel Life, join Pastors Rob Mayer and Luke Wilbanks as they look to Christ Jesus and his example while considering the challenges, beauty, and important calling of loving members who are different.

Is church discipline really loving? Join Pastors Rob Mayer and Luke Wilbanks as we look to God’s word and consider relationally-loving discipline and how it’s to be faithfully exercised within the church. Please, send your questions or comments to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for joining us for this episode about joining us. Referencing Chapter 5 of Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen & Jonathan Leeman, and with the support of scripture, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers continue their discussion of church membership and "is joining a church actually necessary." Please share your questions or comments by emailing; [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" If all of scripture is God-breathed, man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God, and in the beginning the Word was with God and the Word was god, then certainly scripture and the preaching of God's word is of utmost importance. Join in as Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers share ''why preaching and teaching is central' at Gospel Life Church.

“I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.'" Do we, as a church, really need to "Gather"? Are modern-day resources (like online sermons and podcasts) sending the wrong message? Can we, as believers, live in fellowship, as God has called us through His scriptures, if we are participating only "virtually"? Where does technology help and/or hinder? In this episode, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers discuss in-person "presence" and "relationship" vs. distance-learning and online consumption. Please, join us (here and on Sundays). We'd love to hear from you - send your questions or comments to: [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God… unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." Who can belong to Gospel Life Church? All? Only some? Is God's church inclusive or exclusive? In this episode, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers discuss the 'who, how, and why' of membership and explain some of the requirements and ordinances within Gospel Life Church. If you have any questions for the pastors or would like to learn more about membership, please email: [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

It’s Season Two of The Gospel Life! In this first episode, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers join host Jay Ward to discuss and answer ‘What Is a Church?’ There are many ways people try to describe church. As we look to scripture, we discover the Bible gives us several metaphors that answer that question, as well. We’ll take a look at 1 Peter 2 and discover what the church should be, and how we, as a local church, can strive to reflect Christ in the community in which God has placed us. Ultimately, the church is God’s “Plan A” for discipleship - made up of a group of people who know they are loved by Jesus, and who have begun to love one another in that same way. Follow along with us this season as we discuss themes from Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman, Copyright © 2021. Used by permission of Crossway. Purchase the book at https://www.crossway.org/books/rediscover-church-tpb/ or wherever books are sold. Please, email your comments or questions to: [email protected] Thank you for listening!

In this final episode of Season One, Pastors Rob Mayer and Kyle Rogers welcome Elder Candidate, Preacher, and Gospel Life Deacon, Luke Wilbanks to discuss the humbling, sanctifying, and tremendously honoring call of preaching God's word. Thank you for listening to The Gospel Life. Please, send in your questions and comments to [email protected]. Find more audio, video, sermons, and resources at www.thegospellifechurch.com. Now, may "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."