Truth And Grace

In this episode of Truth and Grace, Pastors Tim Carter and Jake Carver dive deep into the beauty and biblical importance of expository preaching. As VBS wraps up and a summer in the Psalms begins, they tackle growing trends in the modern church—from sermon-lite TED Talk styles to the growing reliance on online pastors—and explain why preaching the Word verse by verse remains essential.

They cover:

• What is expository preaching?

• Exe...

In this episode of Truth and Grace, Pastors Jake and Tim unpack what the top-selling Christian books over the past 30 years reveal about the modern church and its drift toward self-centered spirituality. From The Purpose Driven Life to Get Out of Your Head, they trace how the seeker-sensitive movement, pop psychology, and cultural shifts have reshaped Christian publishing—and how these trends have quietly influenced our theology, w...

In this episode of the Truth and Grace podcast, Pastor Jake Carver and Executive Pastor Tim Carter from Cornerstone Baptist Church delve into the complex world of Bible translations. They explore the reasons behind the multitude of translations available today, discussing the differences between word-for-word, thought-for-thought, and paraphrase approaches. The pastors share their personal preferences and recommendations, emphasizi...

In this episode of the Truth and Grace podcast, Pastor Jake Carver and Executive Pastor Tim Carter from Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri, discuss exciting upcoming events and initiatives at the church. They highlight the upcoming Vacation Bible School, emphasizing the need for volunteers and the unique opportunity it presents for children to learn about Jesus. The pastors also introduce the summer sermon series, &quo...

In this episode of the Truth and Grace Podcast, Pastors Jake Carver and Tim Carter dive into the heart of Reformed theology. They explore its foundations, its significance, and how it shapes our faith and life. The discussion covers the five solas of the Reformation—Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and Glory to God Alone—emphasizing their importance in maintaining a biblical worldview.

The pastors also tackle...

In this unplugged and unscripted episode of The Truth and Grace Podcast, Pastors Jake Carver and Tim Carter take a conversational approach, sharing insights on ministry, theology, and their personal journeys into pastoral leadership. They discuss their callings to ministry, the challenges and joys of serving the local church, and how their theological understanding has grown over time.

This episode also dives into key doctrinal topi...

In this episode of the Truth and Grace podcast, brought to you by Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri, Pastor Jake Carver and Executive Pastor Tim Carter dive into the vital topic of apologetics. They discuss what it means to defend the faith, why it matters, and how every believer can be equipped to answer tough questions about Christianity.

From the reliability of Scripture and the resurrection of Christ to the problem...

Join Pastor Jake Carver and Executive Pastor Tim Carter from Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri, as they dive into the biblical roles of elders and deacons in this enriching episode. The duo kicks things off with personal introductions, sharing their journeys, families, and ministries. Then, they explore ecclesiology—the study of the church—unpacking what Scripture says about elders as overseers, deacons as servants, a...

Welcome to the first episode of Truth and Grace, the official podcast of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri! In this episode, Pastors Tim and Jake introduce the heart behind this new podcast—offering deeper biblical discussion, practical theology, and encouragement for daily Christian living.

The focus of today’s conversation is Sanctification in the Local Church, based on a recent Truth and Grace blog post. What does i...