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TYG - The Youth Group
In this podcast, you will find sermons that have been preached at Grace Bible Church's TYG (the youth group), in Pleasant Hill CA.
Episodes
TYG - The Youth GroupHow to Share the Gospel: Part 4 - Knowing and Loving
By asking questions, knowing, and loving those we evangelize, we demonstrate the gospel and gain a clearer picture of who we are talking to and how to better…
TYG - The Youth GroupHow to Share the Gospel: Part 3 - The Good News
Last week we discussed how amazing God is, and how deep and awful our sin is. This week we get to talk about the Good News. How God saves. Jesus Christ the…
TYG - The Youth GroupHow to Share the Gospel: Part 2 - The Bad News
In order for there to be good news for sinners…we really must know what the bad news is. God SAVES sinners, but just how much trouble are sinners in? What has…
TYG - The Youth GroupHow to Share the Gospel: Part 1 - The Fog Around the Gospel
Most often, we are uncomfortable with sharing the gospel because we don't really know it, or we don't talk about it much. In this first lesson, we are going to…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 4:2-18 - Pray, Proclaim, Partner
Because Christ has changed us, we become people who pray faithfully, proclaim Christ wisely, and partner with others for the advancement of His kingdom. Pray…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 3:12-4:1 - Christ Changes Everything
Paul calls the new believers in Colossae, surrounded by false teachers and empty traditions, to fix their eyes on Christ. Because Christ has changed…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 3:1-11 - Seek the Things that are Above
In this passage, Paul shifts from his teaching about what Christ has done for us to how we are to live because of it. "If then, you have been raised with…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 2:16-23 - Jesus, The Standard for Life and Godliness
Paul redirects the believer's focus from manmade regulations of diet and calendar, and experience, toward the sufficient Christ with whom the Christian has…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 2:6-15 - Grounded in Christ
Because of Christ's fullness, we are complete and have no reason to look elsewhere. This affects how we live, what we base our lives on, and how we rest in…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 1:24-2:5 - The Heart of a Minister
Take heart, brothers and sisters, hold fast to the faith you at once received and contend mightily, endued with all power from God, for the body of Christ and…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 1:15-23 - Christ is Supreme
Because Christ is supreme over all creation and has reconciled us to God through His death, we can trust Him, treasure Him, and remain firmly rooted in Him…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 1:9-14 - A Passionate Prayer for a Precious People
Paul's prayer to believers is that they would know God's will, live a life that bears fruit and give thanks for the redemption that comes from Christ. Paul's…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 1:1-8 - The Sufficiency of Christ for Love, Hope, and Faith
In the first few verses of Colossians, we see that Jesus Christ alone can produce true hope, faith, and love. Just as the Colossians knew Christ but were…
TYG - The Youth GroupColossians 1-4 - An Overview of Colossians: The Sufficiency of Christ
This week we begin a new series in the book of Colossians. As we begin, we'll do an overview of the entire book, tracing the theme of "The Sufficiency of…
TYG - The Youth GroupThe Gospel of Jesus Christ: Part 4 - What is Your Response?
This week we conclude our 4-week series on "The Gospel of Jesus Christ". We will see our need to respond to the gospel in faith and repentance. Respond in…
TYG - The Youth GroupThe Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 3: Who is Christ?
This week we will see that Jesus is the sufficient answer to mankind's rebellion against God. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, entered humanity, living a perfect…
TYG - The Youth GroupThe Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 2: Who is Man?
This week we will be in part 2 of the 4-part series, where we will focus on who man is and what his current condition is. Man is created Man is created in…
TYG - The Youth GroupThe Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 1: Who is God?
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is by far the most important topic that you will hear about. This week we will begin a 4-part series where we will break out the…
TYG - The Youth GroupWhat is TYG All About?
For our Family Fellowship Night, we will hear what "TYG is all about" Our Purpose - Why we exist (Col 3:17) As a youth group we seek to do everything for the…







TYG - The Youth GroupRomans 12:1-8 - Called to Serve
Representing the Senior Class of 2026, Micah Hauck will be preaching from Romans 12:1-8. We will see that Christians are called to be dedicated to the…
TYG - The Youth GroupA Worm's Eye View on Biblical Discipleship
This is our 2nd and final week in our short series on biblical discipleship. We will be looking at key components of discipleship that will hopefully shape our…
TYG - The Youth GroupA Bird's Eye View of Biblical Discipleship
We begin a 2-week series on biblical discipleship. We will begin by taking a bird's eye view of discipleship, looking at the who, what, when, where, and why of…
TYG - The Youth GroupTitus 3 - The Incompatible Life
Jef Soliva teaches from Titus 3. Remind What is expected from us (v1) Distinguish Old/New - Who we were (v2-3) In humility - What God did from His generosity…
TYG - The Youth GroupTitus 2 - Live the Truth
Jason Lefler teaches from Titus 2. We see that by God's grace we have been saved. And by His Spirit, He trains us to live a life that reflects Him. Truth…
TYG - The Youth GroupTitus 1 - Hold the Truth
Jason Lefler kicks off our 3-week series in the book of Titus. The church of Jesus Christ flourishes when it is led by qualified elders who tenaciously hold…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 15:1-16:8 - Behold the Victorious Suffering Servant
As we come to the end of Mark's gospel, we see that Jesus, the suffering servant, accomplishes His mission to give His life as a ransom for many by going to…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 14:26-72 - Jesus, the Immovable Hero
Even in the darkest of hours, Jesus shows that He remains immovable, unshakeable, unassailable. In a time when it seems as if He is the one losing, He is…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 14:1-25 - Relating and Responding to Jesus the Messiah
As tension continues to rise towards the crucifixion, Mark now shows stark contrasts of how people relate and respond to Jesus. Rejecting the Messiah (v1-11)…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 13 - Press on in the Path of the Suffering Servant
Jacob Withrow teaches from Mark 13. In this bridge between the temple disputes and Jesus' arrest, Jesus calls His 12 disciples to watchfulness and perseverance…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 12:28-44 - Jesus Teaches the Heart of the Law with Divine Authority
Jason Lefler teaches from Mark 12. Jesus silences the self-proclaimed experts of the law in Mark 12 by teaching with unmistakable divine authority, while…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 12:13-27 - Jesus is True Wisdom
As the controversies between the religious leaders and Jesus continue, the religious leaders now challenge Jesus's wisdom. In this passage, we will see Jesus…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 11:27-12:12 - Rejection of the Son of God
As tensions rise in the narrative, the religious leaders continue to reject Jesus. In rejecting Jesus, they are really rejecting God the Father. In this…
TYG - The Youth GroupPsalm 103 - Make a Joyful Noise
Josiah Patterson teaches from Psalm 103. Singing isn’t about the skill of your voice—it’s about the state of your heart. And when our hearts are overwhelmed…
TYG - The Youth GroupWinter Camp '26 - Session 5: Daniel 6
Luke Shelnutt teaches that Gof is worthy of a life-long devotion to Him.
TYG - The Youth GroupWinter Camp '26 - Session 4: Daniel 4 & 5
Jacob Withrow teaches that all must bow to the King of Kings through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ or else receive judgment.
TYG - The Youth GroupWinter Camp '26 - Session 3: Daniel 3
Luke Shelnutt teaches that God alone is always worthy of our worship, no matter the consequence.
TYG - The Youth GroupWinter Camp '26 - Session 2: Daniel 2
Jason Lefler teaches that God proves He is the true source of revelation and that He alone possesses the authority and faithfulness to interpret and fulfill…
TYG - The Youth GroupWinter Camp '26 - Session 1: Daniel 1
Luke Shelnutt reaches that God sovereignly and graciously leads His people in the midst of exile.
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 11:1-25 - Jesus is the King
In this passage, as we see Jesus entering Jerusalem days before His crucifixion, we see that He indeed is the Messianic King. Jesus, the King, deserves worship…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 10:32-52 - Living in Light of the Messiah
As we reach the mountaintop of Mark's gospel, we will see that Jesus is the suffering servant. In this passage, we will see that our understanding of Jesus…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 10:13-31 - Contrasting Résumés for the Kingdom of God
As Mark continues to demonstrate what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, he draws a clear distinction between those who are inside the Kingdom of God and…
TYG - The Youth GroupHebrews 12:1-2 - Running Faith
Ben Nissen, the pastor over GBC's Young Adult Ministry, teaches from the book of Hebrews. Drawing encouragement from the testimony of faithful believers, we…
TYG - The Youth Group1 John 2:15-17 - A Love We Should Hate
Jason Lefler teaches from 1 John 2:15-17. John, the last surviving apostle, was living in Ephesus and confronting a rising plague of gnosticism that was…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 9:14-10:12 - Authentic Discipleship to the Supreme Messiah
Mark continues to show his readers the person and work of Jesus Christ, and in doing so, he highlights five characteristics of the true disciple of Jesus. A…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 8:11-9:13 - To Truly Know Him
This passage begs the question, "Do you really know Jesus?" We will see that truly knowing Jesus causes a response of radical discipleship to Him. Jesus is the…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 7:1-8:10 - Cleansed from the Inside Out
In this passage, we will see what true "uncleanliness" is, and then we will see that the gospel of Jesus Christ provides both hope and action for those who are…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 6:30-56 - Look to Jesus the Greater Moses
In this passage, several echoes from the Exodus are evident, highlighting how Jesus is the Greater Moses. As we look for our ultimate provision and ultimate…
TYG - The Youth GroupGenesis 3 - Did God Actually Say?
Scott Denny preaches from Genesis 3. Did God actually say? It's a question that sits at the heart of every temptation we face. A question that challenges the…
TYG - The Youth GroupTransformed Conference '25 - Session 2: Transformed by the Glory of the Risen Christ
Dan Arcilla preaches from Acts 9.
TYG - The Youth GroupTransformed Conference '25 - Session 1: Transformed by the Glory of Who God Is
Luke Shelnutt teaches from Exodus 3.
TYG - The Youth Group2 Peter 1:1-15 - Furnish Your Faith
Jacob Withrow will be preaching a two part series on 2 Peter chapter 1. This week we will hear Peter's call for us to draw on the power of God for "life and…
TYG - The Youth GroupMark 6:1-30 - Reality of Rejection
Mark continues to show that suffering and rejection are to be expected both for Christ and His followers. The Rejection of Christ (v1-6a) The Mission given by…
TYG - The Youth GroupPsalm 27 - Cultivating Confidence from God
Isaac Becker preaches from Ps 27. We can cultivate confidence in the LORD through the protection he provides, the beauty he bears, and the help he hands…