Pastor's Blog

How are we to pray for our government? As our President and the First Lady have been diagnosed with COVID-19, as the Supreme Court now has a pivotal vacancy, and as we see political turmoil in American cities, how should we then pray? Frank Erb has a unique perspective as a pastor who serves those who work in our Sacramento Capitol building. Click herefor the audio and ...

Clickhere for helpful clips from interview by Pastor Voddie Baucham on Racism, Black Lives Matter, Critical Theory, Social Justice, and how these concerns relate to the Gospel. Some of you have heard this before earlier this summer but it's well worth the 15 minutes or so to listen again with further links to study more, as these topics dominate the media. Click here ...

Some have asked about the BLM and CDC source information mentioned in last Sundays sermon here. Below are some of the statements from the message with the website data for reference: I would argue biblically "unborn lives matters" (Psalm 139:13-14). I said in the message "Black lives matteris a profoundly true argument. They matter to God and don't miss the cry behind t...

"Sacramento Gospel Conference" Hosted by GCBC - with Conrad Mbewe The "Sacramento Gospel Conference" - anImmanuel Baptist Churchconference - is coming to GCBC this year. CONFERENCE INFO REGISTRATION HERE:www.sacramentogospelconference.com Due to the COVID-19 situation and Sacramento county restrictions on indoor gatherings, the leadership of GCBC has offered to host...

This was the study we went through as Elders Tuesday night, good convicting clarifying considerations from scripture that are very timely for leaders and believers alike! Judging, Assuming, and Love 4:5 "do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives ...

Click here for the Questions and Answers from Sunday night. Topics include: County health updates, children's ministry, civil disobedience, upcoming election, Grace Community Church and John MacArthur update, Marxism, Black Lives Matter, keeping our focus on Christ https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=97201432497096target=safari ...

Announcing the upcoming "Man of God Conference" Friday Saturday, October 9-10. Our partner church Grace Bible Fair Oaks will be hosting the conference and they write: "Despite the many restrictions placed on assemblies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are thankful to be in a position to host this conference in a safe yet enriching environment. Our church has been blessed...

These are the application questions from Sunday's message on the back of your song sheet. I would encourage you to use this for those you are in relationship with from our church to help interact about things of the Word, or use in your personal or family devotions. If this is helpful for you or your family or something you'd see valuable for small group or discipleship ti...

Where does GCBC stand in terms of safety, singing, and Scripture as our authority for worship? Here is the short version followed by the expanded explanation from last Sunday (7/26): 1. GCBC is committed to continue gathering, in safety and unity 2. GCBC is discussing when to move our primary services inside in keeping with #1 (for more on this see notes on #2 farther ...

https://www.tmai.org/togetherwepray/ As we keep missions before us, it's good to be praying for concerns much bigger than our nation. In March I shared the picture of a friend of mine who is leading the new training center in the Middle East to keep in prayer. We support the Luciano's in the Philippines with TMAI and their organization has provided a way below for us to r...