Men of the Word Sermon Podcast

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Recent sermons from Men of the Word, a ministry of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Detailed instruction turns biblical interpretation from an aspiration into a repeatable practice, with sermons, panels, and Q&A connecting doctrine to conduct.

Men of the Word Sermon Podcast treats careful Bible study as a discipline that can be taught. Its sermon-length lessons move from the authority and coherence of Scripture to a four-stage method of orientation, observation, interpretation, and application, explaining each step…

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Assurance and the Anticipation of Glory

A steady sermon on assurance, abiding in Christ, and the hope of glory.

This sermon opens the new year by tying two hymns to 1 John and treating assurance as something rooted in abiding in Christ, not in a passing feeling.

Assurance and the Primacy of God’s Love

A serious sermon on assurance that connects private faith with the shared life of God's people.

This sermon follows assurance through John Bunyan and Scripture, moving from Christian's burden and release at the cross to the claim that certainty about God's love returns in the life of God's people.

Assurance and the Discernment of Error

Assurance grows by learning how to test the voices that claim Christian authority.

This sermon treats assurance as a matter of discernment, not mood. John works through 1 John 4:1-6 to show why believers need to test voices that claim Christian authority.

I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life

A narrow claim, handled with pastoral seriousness and tied to life after Christ's departure.

This sermon treats John 14:6 as a pastoral claim, not a slogan. It stays close to the upper room, where Jesus speaks to 11 men who already believe in him and are facing his physical absence after his death, resurrection, and ascension.

Assurance and the Obedience of God’s Commands

A sober, text-first look at assurance tied to persevering obedience.

The episode treats assurance as something to be tested rather than assumed, and it keeps the link between confidence and persevering obedience in view.

The Pillars of Marriage: Panel Discussion, Part 1

A marriage panel that keeps covenant faithfulness and Christ-and-church imagery at the center.

This panel treats marriage as a serious covenant, not a side topic. Three married elders answer practical questions for men who are married, preparing for marriage, or trying to be a good influence on married men around them.

Assurance and the Lifestyle of Love

A sober, text first sermon that links assurance to love, Cain, and the contrast between two kinds of life.

Assurance and the Lifestyle of Love is a sober, text first sermon on 1 John 3:11-24. It treats love as a test of spiritual reality and moves through Genesis 4, then back through Genesis 3, to show how fast sin spreads.

The Principles of Bible Study, Part 2

A careful Bible study that builds its case step by step.

This episode is a careful Bible study on 2 Timothy, and it stays focused on how Paul’s last letter fits into progressive revelation and the continuity of Scripture.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Assurance and the Persistence in Truth

    The sermon opens 1 John 2:18-27 and frames it as a study of assurance and steadfastness in truth.

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  2. 2

    The Principles of Bible Study, Part 2

    The episode opens with Paul’s final letter to Timothy and treats it like a last will and testament.

    ·57m·1 clip
  3. 3

    Assurance and the Primacy of God’s Love

    Christian starts in the city of Destruction.

    ·58m·1 clip
  4. 4

    The Pillars of Marriage: Panel Discussion, Part 1

    The panel starts with a clear aim.

    ·54m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Assurance and the Lifestyle of Love

    The study stays in 1 John 3:11-24.

    ·54m·2 clips
  6. 6

    The Practice of Bible Study, Part 4

    Hidden gem

    This is the final installment of a multi-part series on the doctrine of Scripture, focusing on the fourth stage of Bible study: application.

    ·1h 4m·4 clips
  7. 7

    Assurance and the Obedience of God’s Commands

    A detailed expository sermon on 1 John 2:3-6 examining how obedience to God's commandments serves as a test for assurance of salvation.

    ·57m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Assurance and the Practice of Righteousness

    ·53m·2 clips
  9. 9

    The Practice of Bible Study, Part 3

    ·1h 4m·2 clips
  10. 10

    Assurance and the Anticipation of Glory

    Hidden gem

    The sermon opens a new year by tying hymn lyrics to the Christian hope of standing face to face before Christ.

    ·56m·3 clips
  11. 11

    Assurance and the Discernment of Error

    Hidden gem

    John opens 1 John 4:1-6 and treats assurance as something that has to be guarded by discernment.

    ·56m·3 clips
  12. 12

    Q&A

    The moderator opens by taking the questions and handing most of the answers to the other men.

    ·1h 23m·5 clips
  13. 13

    Assurance and the Hatred of Evil

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast’s "Assurance and the Hatred of Evil" centers on 1 John 2:12–17 and John Bunyan’s Vanity Fair in The Pilgrim’s Progress.

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  14. 14

    Assurance and the Reflection of God’s Love

    Hidden gem

    Assurance is the question.

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  15. 15

    I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life

    Hidden gem

    The sermon centers on Jesus' claim in John 14: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." The message sets that line in the upper room, where Jesus is speaking to 11 men who already believe and preparing them for what comes after his death, resurrection, and ascension.

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  16. 16

    The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Four

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast episode “The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Four” argues that marriage is covenantal, not contractual, and uses Matthew 19, 1 Peter 3:7, Malachi 2, Ecclesiastes 5, and Matthew 5 to make the case.

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  17. 17

    Assurance and the Historicity of Christ

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast frames Assurance and the Historicity of Christ around 1 John 1:1-4 and 1 John 5:13.

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  18. 18

    The Pillars of Marriage, Overview

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast opens a mini-series on “the pillars of marriage” after pausing a study of assurance in 1 John.

    ·44m·3 clips
  19. 19

    The Practice of Bible Study, Part 1

    It begins by revisiting the doctrine of Scripture, the interpreter's posture, and earlier hermeneutical principles.

    ·59m·5 clips
  20. 20

    Assurance and the Sufficiency of Christ

    Let's dive into creative financing—non-traditional funding methods for real estate deals.

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  21. 21

    The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Two

    Hidden gem

    A men's Bible study teaching on the complementary nature of marriage, arguing that husbands and wives are equal yet have different God-designed roles.

    ·52m·1 clip
  22. 22

    The Pillars of Marriage: Panel Discussion, Part 2

    ·47m·3 clips
  23. 23

    I Am the Resurrection and the Life

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast, 'I Am the Resurrection and the Life,' centers on John 11:25-26 and repeats the question, 'Do you believe this?' The speaker pairs Jesus’ words with two Old Testament cases: David’s child in 2 Samuel 12 and Job’s losses in Job 1-2, using both to argue that God gives life, takes it away, and remains good.

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  24. 24

    The Practice of Bible Study, Part 2

    Hidden gem

    The episode opens a continuation in the study of the doctrine of God and, in particular, the study of the Word of God, beginning with Psalm 119:129-136.

    ·58m·4 clips
  25. 25

    The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar One

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast’s “The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar One” argues from Genesis 1–2 and 1 Corinthians 7 that marriage is God’s design, not a cultural construct.

    ·54m·3 clips
  26. 26

    The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Five

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast’s “The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Five” explains marriage as “connotative,” meaning it points beyond the personal relationship to fruitfulness, blessing, family, and other larger meanings.

    ·58m·3 clips
  27. 27

    Assurance and the Love of One’s Brother

    Hidden gem

    Men of the Word Sermon Podcast studies 1 John 2:7-11 in “Assurance and the Love of One’s Brother,” opening with Fyodor Dostoevsky’s line about loving humanity while hating individual people.

    ·55m·3 clips
  28. 28

    Assurance and the Confession of Sin

    A detailed expository sermon on 1 John 1:5-10 examining the relationship between God's perfect holiness and the Christian's response to sin.

    ·57m·2 clips
  29. 29

    I AM The Vine

    You can know all the right things, say all the right things, look perfect in church—and still be spiritually dead inside.

    ·56m·2 clips
  30. 30

    The Pillars of Marriage, Pillar Three

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  31. 31

    Assurance and the Experience of God’s Love

    Apr 16, 2026·2h 15m
  32. 32

    The Principles of Bible Study, Part 1

    A sermon discussing the transition from doctrine of scripture to practical Bible study, focusing on personal prerequisites for fruitful study.

    Mar 13, 2025·1h 2m
  33. 33

    I Am the Good Shepherd

    A sermon teaching on Jesus as the Good Shepherd from John chapter 10, emphasizing the shepherd's role and character.

    Feb 27, 2025·51m
  34. 34

    The Prerequisites of Bible Study

    A sermon transitioning from doctrinal study of Scripture to practical Bible study methods, encouraging men to cultivate dedicated Bible reading.

    Feb 20, 2025·1h 1m
  35. 35

    The Bible Is Complete

    This episode discusses the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library and the early Christian Gnostic texts, contrasting them with canonical scripture.

    Feb 6, 2025·1h 2m
  36. 36

    I Am the Door

    A sermon exploring Jesus as the door of the sheep, using the metaphor to teach about salvation and belonging to God's flock.

    Jan 30, 2025·57m
  37. 37

    The Bible Is Powerful

    Jan 23, 2025·1h 4m
  38. 38

    The Bible Is Authoritative

    Nov 21, 2024·1h 7m
  39. 39

    The Bible Is Necessary

    Nov 14, 2024·1h 7m
  40. 40

    I Am the Light of the World

    Nov 7, 2024·51m
  41. 41

    The Bible Is Sufficient

    Oct 24, 2024·1h 5m
  42. 42

    Men of the Word Q&A

    Oct 17, 2024·1h 46m
  43. 43

    The Bible Is True

    Oct 10, 2024·1h 2m
  44. 44

    The Bible Is Clear

    Oct 3, 2024·1h
  45. 45

    I AM the Bread of Life

    Sep 26, 2024·51m
  46. 46

    The Bible Is Inspired

    Sep 19, 2024·1h 5m
  47. 47

    The Bible Is Revelation

    Sep 5, 2024·59m
  48. 48

    The End of the Matter

    Jun 6, 2024·59m
  49. 49

    The Duty of Young Men

    May 30, 2024·1h 3m
  50. 50

    Leadership Seminar 7: Disciplines of Leadership

    May 9, 2024·55m
  51. 51

    Smiling in the Face of Uncertainty

    May 2, 2024·51m
  52. 52

    Unpleasent Encounters

    Apr 25, 2024·58m
  53. 53

    Leadership Seminar 6: Portraits of Leadership

    Apr 18, 2024·55m
  54. 54

    Matters of Death and Life

    Apr 4, 2024·58m
  55. 55

    Leadership Seminar 5: Leadership at Work

    Mar 21, 2024·52m
  56. 56

    Insights For Living

    Mar 14, 2024·54m
  57. 57

    Know Your Limits

    Feb 29, 2024·55m
  58. 58

    Only God Knows What is Good

    Feb 22, 2024·54m
  59. 59

    Leadership Seminar 4: Leadership in the Home

    Feb 15, 2024·48m
  60. 60

    The Elusiveness of Satisfaction

    Feb 8, 2024·48m
  61. 61

    The Folly of Greed

    Jan 25, 2024·53m
  62. 62

    Whom Shall I Fear?

    Jan 18, 2024·53m
  63. 63

    Session 2

    Jan 13, 2024·54m
  64. 64

    Q & A

    Jan 13, 2024·1h 8m
  65. 65

    Session 1

    Jan 13, 2024·1h 4m
  66. 66

    The Solitary Man

    Jan 11, 2024·49m
  67. 67

    The Sands of Time Are Sinking

    Nov 16, 2023·53m
  68. 68

    Leadership Seminar 3: Leadership in the Church

    Nov 9, 2023·50m
  69. 69

    The Working Man’s Blues

    Nov 2, 2023·48m
  70. 70

    Leadership Seminar 2: A Leader’s Authority

    Oct 19, 2023·53m
  71. 71

    All That Is in the World

    Oct 12, 2023·53m
  72. 72

    Searching for Significance

    Oct 5, 2023·53m
  73. 73

    Leadership Seminar 1: Understanding Leadership

    Sep 27, 2023·48m
  74. 74

    Life Outside the Garden

    Sep 21, 2023·45m
  75. 75

    The Wisest of Fools

    Sep 7, 2023·54m
  76. 76

    Session 4 - Giving as a Faithful Steward

    May 27, 2023·1h 27m
  77. 77

    Session 6 - Growing as a Faithful Steward

    May 27, 2023·1h 35m
  78. 78

    Session 5 - Owing as a Faithful Steward

    May 27, 2023·1h 10m
  79. 79

    Faithfulness

    May 25, 2023·1h 5m
  80. 80

    Session 1 - Biblical Worldview of the Faithful Steward

    May 20, 2023·2h 12m
  81. 81

    Session 3 - Living as a Faithful Steward

    May 20, 2023·1h
  82. 82

    Session 2 - Earning as a Faithful Steward

    May 20, 2023·1h 1m
  83. 83

    Q&A with our GCC Elder Chris Hamilton

    May 11, 2023·3h 45m
  84. 84

    Wrath

    May 4, 2023·58m
  85. 85

    Immutability

    Apr 27, 2023·59m
  86. 86

    Grace

    A sermon discussing the doctrine of God's grace and contrasting it with the corrosive attitudes of entitlement and self-sufficiency.

    Apr 20, 2023·58m
  87. 87

    Righteousness

    A sermon exploring the biblical definition of God's righteousness as His perfect moral character.

    Apr 12, 2023·1h 6m
  88. 88

    Wisdom

    A sermon encouraging listeners that feeling ignorant about God may actually indicate spiritual growth.

    Mar 22, 2023·59m
  89. 89

    Love

    A sermon exploring the doctrine of God's love as the crown jewel of His perfections and its importance in Christian life.

    Mar 16, 2023·1h 5m
  90. 90

    Goodness

    A sermon on Exodus 33-34, exploring Moses' request for God's presence after Israel's sin.

    Mar 2, 2023·1h 6m
  91. 91

    Truthfulness

    Feb 23, 2023·1h 4m
  92. 92

    Omnipresence

    Feb 16, 2023·1h 1m
  93. 93

    Omniscience

    Feb 2, 2023·1h 2m
  94. 94

    Omnipotence

    Jan 19, 2023·52m
  95. 95

    Holiness

    Jan 12, 2023·1h
  96. 96

    Sovereignty

    Nov 17, 2022·1h 4m
  97. 97

    Triunity

    Nov 10, 2022·1h 6m
  98. 98

    Spirituality

    Oct 27, 2022·1h 4m
  99. 99

    Culture, the Government, and the Christian’s Responsibility

    Oct 20, 2022·1h 46m
  100. 100

    Aseity

    Oct 13, 2022·1h
  101. 101

    Knowability

    Sep 28, 2022·56m
  102. 102

    Incomprehensibility

    Sep 15, 2022·57m
  103. 103

    Introduction to the Study of God

    Sep 8, 2022·56m