What is the place of rituals like the Eucharist in Progressive Christianity? Is it still a vital piece of our identity, or should it be left behind? In this message we discover the subversive origins of the Eucharist and imagine how it can re-shape our ongoing experience. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular upda...
Jun 23, 2019•32 min
The largest chunk of the Christian Calendar isn’t celebrations of Easter or Advent. It’s a period referred to as “Ordinary Time.” There something about that word, “ordinary,” that sounds just so ... ordinary. Unremarkable. Forgettable. We live for the opposite, the extra-ordinary. We await and orient our lives around those moments that transcend ordinary, yet the vast amount of our lives are spent in anything but. What are the gifts and lessons of ordinary time? How can we allow it to teach us t...
Jun 16, 2019•38 min
This week, we marked the day of Pentecost — a day to reflect on the meaning of being the Church. In this teaching, we centered on four words – Peace, Sending, Breath, and Forgiveness – that bring that meaning into focus. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "Gra...
Jun 09, 2019•29 min
Community is about presence. Seeing and being seen, knowing and being known, giving and receiving. Let's do that together, and let's do it well. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are so inclined.
Jun 02, 2019•29 min
Peace is about: telling ourselves the truth; carving out intentional space to cultivate "shalom"; seeking to be a non-anxious presence. Pastor Josh Scott leads us into a sermon of peace, wholeness, and how we can experience God's love in our very presence. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progress...
May 26, 2019•32 min
Forgiveness isn't about condoning, forgetting, reconciling, or bypassing justice. Forgiveness is a choice, a process, a journey, and about letting go. Pastor Josh Scott leads us into a powerful message on Forgiveness for week 5 of our Contagious Series. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive...
May 19, 2019•30 min
See: Pay attention, be aware. Feel: Seek to understand how others feel. Act: Do what you can to help. Pastor Josh Scott dives into contagious compassion in week 3 of "Contagious". If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to donate if you are s...
May 05, 2019•30 min
In the wake of yet another shooting in a place of worship, Josh reminds of the ways our faith can help us sustain and spread a climate of joy in otherwise tumultuous and difficult times. This is the second installment of our series, "Contagious". If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christ...
Apr 28, 2019•35 min
This Easter we had extra cause for celebration as we welcomed our new Lead Pastor Joshua Scott and family for their first official week with Gracepointe! The overflow crowd reflected the message, in which Josh noted how Jesus - in a culture obsessed with the distinction between "clean" and "unclean" - constantly found his way to the marginalized, erasing boundaries and spreading a welcoming and "contagious" love among those who came to follow his way of living. If you're interested in joining us...
Apr 21, 2019•24 min
Our own Dr. Jeff Clark offers a Progressive reading of Jesus' "triumphant" entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and how it might inform our posture toward life in times of darkness or difficulty. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GracePointe" to 77977 to dona...
Apr 14, 2019•40 min
"Judge not so that you are not judged." Jesus was making a profound statement, but for many of us, a flawed interpretation of it has long defined its meaning in our minds. GracePointe's Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell dives into what is a beautiful reference to Divine love and mercy. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for re...
Apr 07, 2019•42 min
, as well as Liz Dyer, founder and leader of the Mama Bears. They shared powerful stories of their own journeys and of the restorative, healing power present in simple acts of kindness and dignity like hugs and high-fives. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "G...
Mar 31, 2019•41 min
Founding Pastor Stan Mitchell holds a dialogue with GracePointe's incoming Pastor Josh Scott. They talk about Josh's story, GracePointe's story, and look to the future when Josh steps into his role on Sunday, April 21st. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "Gra...
Mar 24, 2019•45 min
Pastor Josh Scott dives into the ways our beliefs about God inform our beliefs about ourselves. In the same way the Father called Jesus the "Son in Whom I am well pleased" we are beloved children in whom God delights. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content, and text "GraceP...
Mar 10, 2019•23 min
A religion that focuses on believing right dogma above all else ultimately loses its radiance. The shine comes when following Jesus becomes a way of life. Pastor Ray Waters of The Village in Hapeville, Georgia, joins us for a moving message on a radiant faith. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net fo...
Mar 03, 2019•41 min
. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Feb 17, 2019•44 min
GracePointe's founder and lead pastor Stan Mitchell speaks on the profundity and meaning of Communion, a practice the historical Church has known since its inception. What do we mean by it, how do we practice it, and who is included in it? If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Feb 10, 2019•40 min
Jennifer Mayeaux brings a powerful sermon on the subversive power and message of the cross, a central component of the Christian tradition and the story of Jesus. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Feb 03, 2019•49 min
Chris Kratzer, pastor and author of "Leatherbound Terrorism", joins us for our Sunday morning gathering to share about the bravery we can find in our belovedness. Centering on the story of Jesus' baptism, Chris offers a moving and poignant message inclusive of all. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.n...
Jan 27, 2019•39 min
Tripp Fuller of the popular Homebrewed Christianity podcast joins us for a Sunday gathering with a talk on difficult conversations, seen through the lens of Jacob and Esau. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Jan 13, 2019•36 min
Rev. John McLean of Unity of Nashville Church joins GracePointe for a message on the work of Christmas and the serenity that can follow. Rev. John also cites the "Serenity Prayer", composed by Reinhold Niebuhr. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Jan 01, 2019•40 min
Pete Wilson, founder and former lead pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, shares from his personal journey over the last couple of years. Drawing from the divine disruption of Mary's life and the coming of the Christ, Pete recounts the beauty of God using disruption for good in his own life. Note: Due to a technical difficulty, the very beginning of his message is missing. The Scripture reference he uses is Luke 1:26-38. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM...
Dec 16, 2018•16 min
Pastor Cody Deese of Vinings Lake Church joins us for a message he calls a "Holiday Survival Guide"–the unity of all things and the connectedness of all people. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Dec 09, 2018•44 min
Pastor, author, and activist John Pavlovitz brings an encouraging message on the progress we've made and the progress we're making. Faith in Progressive Christianity is not an easy journey, but it's certainly beautiful. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Dec 02, 2018•53 min
Rev. Sarah Heath of Costa Mesa United Methodist Church joins us for a sermon on the incredible women in Jesus' ancestry. Centering on the story of Ruth, she walks us through the nature of belonging and what that means for our faith community. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Nov 25, 2018•29 min
Anna Golladay, a former United Methodist minister whose credentials and job were revoked after she performed a same-gender wedding earlier this year, speaks on the beauty and power in knowing God is the God who sees us precisely where we are. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Nov 18, 2018•34 min
Pastor Ray Waters of The Village Church in Hapeville, GA, joins us for a moving talk on the power and consequences of fear. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Nov 11, 2018•33 min
On what is time change day for most of us, we welcome back our friend Josh Scott - lead pastor of Morgantown Community Church - as he considers what we can learn about having a healthy relationship with change and growth through a time that even Jesus learned something and changed his mind. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. We also have a podcast on your platform of choice! Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platfo...
Nov 04, 2018•37 min
Our own Jennifer Mayeaux shares her story of transgender transition - the joys and sorrows, the peace won at heavy cost. Join us as she describes powerfully her journey toward embracing her fundamental belovedness as a child of God. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Oct 28, 2018•44 min
Ryan Meeks, founding pastor of Eastlake Church in Seattle, Washington, joins GracePointe for a message on embracing the life we have with mindfulness for the present. If you're interested in joining us, we gather every Sunday at 10:30AM at 4710 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville. Follow @gracepointetn on every social media platform for regular updates and Progressive Christian content. Visit gracepointe.net for more!
Oct 21, 2018•37 min
