Category Archives: Audio Sermons

If you recall, long, long ago the First Baptist Church of Granada Hills posted both its English and its Spanish sermon from the previous Sunday for the universe to enjoy. Well, that didn’t last for a variety of boring reasons; the Spanish … Continue reading →

In his High Priestly Prayer, Jesus called for his followers to “be one”; why might he have done that? “The Power of Unity” (John 17:1-23) [ Listen | Download ]

How many Christian tee-shirts add up to equal real faithfulness? I’m not optimistic about the exchange rate. “The Real Test of Faith” (John 14:15-24) [ Listen | Download ]

This last week we lost one of our beloved deacons to a heart attack. The loss made Jesus’ words about a life after death all the more poignant. “Hope, Even at the End” (John 14:1-11) [ Listen | Download ]

So often we focus on Jesus’ title “the Good Shepherd.” But what about his claim to be “the gate;” how might that influence our view of the Lord and the way that we minister to those around us? “Someone You … Continue reading →

For the Apostles, finding Jesus in the aftermath of Easter was both surprisingly difficult—he wasn’t where they left him (i.e. the tomb)—and surprisingly easy—he was standing right in front of them! For us, these sorts of encounters aren’t at all … Continue reading →

We often here talk of faith in the abstract, faith as a thing unto itself. But, biblically speaking, faith is very much akin to trust, and trust must be placed in something. Ultimately we are to trust in God, but … Continue reading →

Twice in this passage one hears the phrase “Do not be a afraid.” How very fitting. “Life Without Fear” (Matthew 28:1-10) [ Listen | Download ]

God’s grace is such that he offers it even to those who aren’t seeking it. Surely, then, we ought to do the same. “The Humility of God” (Matthew 21:1-11) [ Listen | Download ]