GracePoint Kitsap Podcast

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (Part 5) • "Intimately Satisfied" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

 

• This Week: God’s designed sexual intimacy to be a satisfying gift for husbands and wives to enjoy often. Any two bodies can have sex, but sexual intimacy is a beautiful thing altogether. We’ll look at biblical and practical ways for married couples to enjoy this life-giving gift from God.

 

Key Phrase: “Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.” Song of Songs 4:16​

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (Part 4) • "Covenant Keeping" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

 

• This Week: There are three approaches to marriage: Casual, Contractual, and Covenant. A casual approach will lead to divorce court. A contract is based upon mutual distrust. But a covenant is based upon mutual commitment. An unconditional commitment motivated by a sacrificial love for each other is life-giving and lifetime lasting!

 

Key Phrase: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matthew 19:6

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (Part 3) • "Fox Hunting" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

 

• This Week: Although foxes look cute and adorable, they cause incredible damage and destruction to vineyards. Satan would love nothing better than to damage and destroy your marriage. He often attacks with simple distractions and subtle seductions.

 

Key Phrase: “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards…” Song of Songs 2:15​

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (Part 2) • "Mission Driven" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

• This Week: The foundation of a lasting marriage is not happiness, but unity. God designed marriage as a new math equation: 1+1=1. Oneness is God’s goal for marriage. What God seeks to unite, Satan schemes to divide.

 

Key Phrase: “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” Amos 3:3

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (Part 1) • "Christ Centered" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

 

• This Week: Every marriage will be centered around something: job, kids, self, lifestyle, etc. In a Christ-centered marriage, Jesus is your one and your spouse is your two. If Christ is the center of your marriage, you are not on your own. He is right there to held, guide, lead, and direct the marriage.

 

Key Phrase: “…and he receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22​

VISION SUNDAY 2021 • Barry Bandara

Welcome to GracePoint Church! This place is filled with a bunch of regular people living in the real world. We’re glad you are here! We believe that all of us are on a journey with God. We want to help you move forward on the path He has for you! We don’t have it all together and we don’t have all the answers, but we can point you to the ONE who does.

STUDENT TAKEOVER • GracePoint Youth • TJ McConahay

Welcome to GracePoint Church! This place is filled with a bunch of regular people living in the real world. We’re glad you are here! We believe that all of us are on a journey with God. We want to help you move forward on the path He has for you! We don’t have it all together and we don’t have all the answers, but we can point you to the ONE who does.

UN*RELIGIOUS (Part 4) • "Assurance is greater than Anxiety" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: Religion has always been man’s attempt to get to God. Jesus came so that, through him, we would have a personal relationship with God. Religion has some good virtues. However, religion can give a false sense of security for what we do for God instead of who we are because of what Christ has done for us.

 

• This Week: Placing our faith in Jesus has eternal consequences. It also gives us assurance – peace in our soul, that we are in Christ. Many religions teach we can lose our salvation. If true, essentially our salvation would ultimately be determined by us. This leads to insecurity and fear: Did I do enough to “get in”? Am I good enough? This is at the heart of religion.

 

Key Phrase: “… no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:28​

UN*RELIGIOUS (Part 3) • "Follower is greater than Fan" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: Religion has always been man’s attempt to get to God. Jesus came so that, through him, we would have a personal relationship with God. Religion has some good virtues. However, religion can give a false sense of security for what we do for God instead of who we are because of what Christ has done for us.

 

• This Week: Following Jesus is quite distinct from being a fan of Jesus. Being a follower requires commitment and surrender. A fan compartmentalizes their “religion” as a matter of convenience. The challenge is that most fan consider themselves to be followers.

 

Key Phrase: “Depart from me, I never knew you.” Matthew 7:23​

UN*RELIGIOUS (Part 2) • "Transformation is greater than Traditions" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: Religion has always been man’s attempt to get to God. Jesus came so that, through him, we would have a personal relationship with God. Religion has some good virtues. However, religion can give a false sense of security for what we do for God instead of who we are because of what Christ has done for us.

 

• This Week: In every ‘religion’ you will find ways for mankind to make our way to God. Grace is what separates biblical Christianity from every world religion. It truly is amazing grace!

 

Key Phrase: “For it is by grace you have been saved… not by works.” Ephesians 2:8-9