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Marked by Grace
Hosted by Heath Lambert · EN
Marked by Grace is podcast ministry from Pastor Heath Lambert where he weekly applies the grace of Jesus to all of life.
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Is Family or Ministry First?
5d ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeDoes family come before ministry? The Bible gives a clear and direct answer — and every pastor, church leader, or ministry spouse needs to hear it. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Heath Lambert walks through 1 Timothy 3 and Matthew 10:37 to answer one of the most common tensions in ministry life: when your family needs you, and your congregation needs you at the same time, who wins?0:00 — Introduction: What comes first, family or ministry?0:49 — The Bible has a clear answer1:51 — 1 Timothy 3:2 — Marriage as a requirement for pastoral ministry2:18 — 1 Timothy 3:4-5 — Managing your household well2:41 — Why family priorities qualify (or disqualify) a minister3:42 — An important distinction: ministry is not the same as Jesus4:08 — Matthew 10:37 — Jesus comes before family4:55 — Ministry faithfulness vs. discipleship with Jesus5:03 — How following Jesus puts your priorities in orderLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What Is Hell?
2w ago00:06:47Tap to summarizeWhat does the Bible actually teach about hell? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert gives a clear, scripturally grounded answer to one of the most serious questions in the Christian faith. Drawing from Matthew 10:28, Matthew 16:18, Mark 9:43, and Luke 13:5, he outlines three things the Bible teaches about hell and closes with the urgent, hope-filled call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.If you have been wondering what hell is, whether it lasts forever, or what the Bible says about eternal judgment, this episode answers those questions directly and honestly.0:14 This Week's Question: What Is Hell?1:34 Point 1 - Hell Is a Place of Destruction and Judgment (Matthew 10:28)2:30 Point 2 - Hell is a Power That Opposes Christ (Matthew 16:18)3:56 Point 3 - Hell Is a Place of Eternal Conscious Torment (Mark 9:43)4:19 The Controversy Over Whether Hell Lasts Forever5:51 The Good News: Repentance and Grace Through Jesus (Luke 13:5)6:14 Closing Call to Faith and GratitudeLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What Is Heaven?
3w ago00:05:50Tap to summarizeWhat is heaven? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert gives a clear, biblical answer to one of the most important questions in the Christian life. Whether you are wrestling with grief, fear of death, or simply want to understand what Scripture teaches about eternity, this episode is for you.0:00 - Introduction to the question: What is heaven?1:13 - Heaven is a real, physical place (1 Peter 3:22)2:15 - Heaven is where God is: Understanding the Trinity and divine omnipresence4:10 - Heaven is where Christians go when they die (2 Corinthians 5:1)5:10 - The new heavens and new earth (Revelation 21:1)5:39 - Closing encouragementLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →How Do You Believe?
4w ago00:08:56Tap to summarizeWhat does it actually mean to believe in Jesus? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert breaks down the three essential components of genuine biblical faith: content (knowing the facts about Jesus), assent (agreeing that those facts are true), and personal trust (staking your life on what you believe). Drawing from Hebrews 11, this is a clear, pastoral answer to one of the most fundamental questions a person can ask.0:13 - This week's question: How do you believe?1:21 - Why faith matters: Hebrews 11:6 - Without faith it is impossible to please God2:06 - The first element of faith: Content (knowing the facts)3:45 - The second element of faith: Assent (intellectual agreement)4:39 - The third element of faith: Personal trust and conviction5:43 - Hebrews 11:1 - Faith as assurance and conviction of things not seen6:18 - How faith changes your life: Hebrews 12:1-28:30 - Summary: What it truly means to believe
Transcribe →Is It Wrong to Eat Out on Sundays?
May 400:09:07Tap to summarizeIs eating out on Sundays a sin? Pastor Heath Lambert tackles this surprisingly complex question with biblical clarity and grace. Whether you eat out every Sunday after church or have never thought twice about it, this episode of Marked by Grace will help you think through what Scripture actually says about the Lord's Day, Christian conscience, and how we treat the people who serve us.0:00 - Is It Wrong to Eat Out on Sundays?1:16 - First Principle: Never Cross Your Conscience (Romans 14:23)2:02 - Sunday Is Not the Sabbath Day (watch a previous MBG episode that explains more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTOZeJPi0FY) 3:36 - Second Principle: This Is Not a Consequence-Free Decision3:57 - Hebrews 10:25 and the Importance of Gathering for Worship4:40 - The Moral Weight: Creating a Need for People to Work on Sunday6:03 - Third Principle: Going Out to Eat Can Be a Genuine Blessing6:26 - How the Lambert Family Navigates Sunday Meals7:37 - The Most Important Issue: Being a Gospel Witness to Your Server8:39 - Summary and Closing ThoughtsLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What If My Husband Isn't a Good Spiritual Leader?
Apr 2700:10:29Tap to summarizeIs your husband failing to lead your family spiritually? You are not alone -- and the Bible gives us real, practical direction. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert walks through three clear steps every wife can take when her husband is not fulfilling his role as the spiritual leader of the home.0:13 - What should I do if my husband is not a good spiritual leader?2:03 - Step 1: Answer a question -- what standard are you holding him to?2:49 - Biblical markers of spiritual leadership3:08 - Ephesians 5:25 and Ephesians 6:44:32 - Why personal godliness, spiritual growth, and family investment are the right standard5:49 - The danger of holding your husband to an unbiblical standard6:38 - Step 2: Have a loving conversation with your husband7:44 - What if your husband needs to hear the gospel?8:16 - Step 3: Get help -- from resources, pastors, and the Lord9:25 - The power of praying for your husband and your marriage10:07 - Closing encouragementLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What Is a Christian?
Apr 2000:06:52Tap to summarizeWhat does it truly mean to be a Christian? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert answers one of the most foundational questions in the Christian faith — drawing directly from Acts 26, where the Apostle Paul preaches to King Agrippa. Using three key verses from Paul's defense, Pastor Heath identifies three defining marks of a genuine Christian: repentance from sin, love for the Bible, and faith in Jesus Christ. TIMESTAMPS:2:05 - What is a Christian? 2:45 - Why Acts 26 is the anchor for this answer3:10 - Agrippa's response: "Would you persuade me to be a Christian?" (Acts 26:28)4:10 - Mark 1: A Christian repents of sin and bears fruit (Acts 26:20)5:53 - Mark 2: A Christian loves and follows the Bible (Acts 26:22)6:48 - Mark 3: A Christian has faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 26:27)7:41 - Faith in Jesus as the foundation of everything8:06 - What it means to look to Jesus as your only hopeLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
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What Is Salvation?
Apr 1300:06:26Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be saved? In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert answers one of the most important questions in all of Christianity — what is salvation? — drawing from both church history and the Bible. If you have ever wondered what salvation really means, this episode is for you.0:00 – Introduction: What is salvation?0:38 – Two ways to answer: history and the Bible1:29 – The Protestant Reformation and the Five Solas2:05 – Soli Deo Gloria – For the glory of God alone2:33 – Sola Scriptura – Scripture alone2:47 – Solus Christus – Christ alone3:13 – Sola Gratia – Grace alone3:20 – Sola Fide – Faith alone4:27 – Biblical answer: Titus 2:11-14Like this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What Is Happiness?
Apr 600:08:45Tap to summarizeTrue happiness is not something you can chase down or manufacture on your own -- and the Bible has a surprisingly clear answer for where to find it. In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert unpacks what happiness really is, why pursuing it directly always comes up empty, and how Scripture points us to the one source of happiness that never fades.0:00 -- Introduction: What Is Happiness?1:07 -- The Dictionary Definition and What It Reveals2:33 -- Happiness Is Always a Passenger, Never the Driver3:38 -- The Character of Your Happiness Depends on What Delivers It5:19 -- Deuteronomy 33:29 -- Happy Are You, O Israel6:34 -- What Delivered Israel's Happiness?7:02 -- Psalm 32:1-2 -- Blessed/Happy Is the One Whose Sin Is Forgiven7:41 -- The Only Happiness That Never Ends: Jesus and Forgiveness of SinLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.
Transcribe →What Is the Gospel?
Mar 3000:08:10Tap to summarizeIn this Easter week episode, Pastor Heath Lambert gives a clear, biblical definition of the gospel: the proclamation of what Jesus has done and the benefits of his work for sinners. 0:11 – Easter Week question: What is the gospel?0:38 – Why the gospel is both basic and profound1:33 – Defining the gospel: proclamation of what Jesus has done2:08 – The three works of Jesus: life, death, resurrection2:46 – The benefits of the gospel for believers3:59 – 1 Corinthians 15 and the Easter connectionLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com
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