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Ten Things We Learn About the Man of Lawlessness | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10
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Vessels of Mercy: God Calls Jews and Gentiles | Romans 9:24-29
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God Created Man in His Own Image | Genesis 1:26-31
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Introducing the Man of Lawlessness | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8
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Double Predestination: Why Are Vessels of Wrath Prepared for Destruction? | Romans 9:21-23
These verses take us further on the topic of the 'why' of predestination than perhaps any other passage in all of Scripture. You can watch this message here.
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Prayer, Providence, and the Powerful Ending of Ruth | Ruth 4:11-23
Today Scott finished our enjoyable and short series through Ruth! You can watch this message here.
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Did Jesus Really Teach the TULIP? | John 6, 10, 17
The "TULIP" debate was made famous between Augustine and Pelagius around 400 AD. Then it continued between Martin Luther and Erasmus in the Reformation…
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Living in Light of Christ's Return and Our Heavenly Hope | 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12
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The Creation of the Lights and the Metaphorical Use of Light Throughout Scripture | Genesis 1:14-19
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Boaz the Kinsmen Redeemer | Ruth 3:13-4:10
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Responding to Kirk Cameron's Panel Discussion on Annihilationism | 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 | Week 2
This is a second week responding to Kirk Cameron's new and troubling position on the doctrine of hell. His view is called annihilationism, also known as…
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What About Free Will?: Putting the Mystery in the Right Place | Romans 9:19-20
Few issues are more important, or more frequently misunderstood, than what Scripture teaches concerning human free will and God's sovereignty. That there is…
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The Creation of Sky, Land, and the Firmament | Genesis 1
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Introducing the 1689 London Baptist Confession: Why Confessions Matter
Greg did a great job tonight explaining why confessions matter and why Baptists too often have neglected them in recent years. Why study a confession that…
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Why Did God Harden Pharaoh's Heart? | Romans 9:17-18 (Exodus 4-15)
Did God only begin to harden Pharaoh's heart *after* Pharaoh had first independently hardened his own heart, as is often thought? A careful reading of the…
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Annihilationism: Responding to Kirk Cameron's Troubling View on Hell (Conditional Immortality) | 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9
We plan to spend at least two weeks on 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 on the topic of hell. There is sadly a resurgence right now regarding the doctrine of…
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The Valley of the Shadow of Death | Psalm 23:4-6
This is the second of two message Mark gave to the 6th-12th graders at Westminster's SharpTop retreat on Thursday, 9/17. The focus is on the fact that goodness…
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Let There Be Light!: Understanding the Creation Account in Genesis 1
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The Lord is My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1-3
This is the first of two message Mark gave to the 6th-12th graders at Westminster's SharpTop retreat on Wednesday, 9/16. The focus is on the amazing truth that…
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Ruth Goes to Boaz on the Threshing Floor | Ruth 3:1-13
Scott gives us much wisdom out of a puzzling passage. Ruth is instructed, unwisely, by Naomi to approach Boaz at night on the threshing floor. What can we…
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God Our Creator | Genesis 1
Having finished the introductory weeks last Sunday, this is the first week of the Genesis series that Greg and Zach begin to exegetie the opening chapter of…
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The Goodness of God in Our Sufferings and the Justice & Eternality of Hell | 2 Thessalonians 1:4-7
This is our second week in 2 Thessalonians. You can watch this message here.
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God's Purposes in Our Suffering | Psalm 119:65-72
God has purposes for all of our suffering: To remove our earthly props — Isaiah 6:1 To reveal our sin — Psalm 119:67, 71 To make us willing to serve Him —…
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Introducing 2 Thessalonians! | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
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The Age of the Earth: Is Genesis 1 Poetry? | Genesis 1
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Reprobation: God Hardens Whomever He Wills | Romans 9:17-18
The doctrine of reprobation addresses the question: Why doesn't God save everyone? Wayne Grudem writes, "In many ways the doctrine of reprobation is the most…
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Ruth and Boaz Meet Providentially | Ruth 2
Here are the four points for Scott's message: The Providence of God The Godly Character of Boaz and Ruth. Seven Kindnesses from Boaz to Ruth Naomi’s Bitter…
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Is God Man-Centered or God-Centered? | Romans 3:23-26
We will not be able to understand the God of the Bible until we understand that He is a God-centered God! (And that this is good news!) You can watch this…
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A Defense of Six Literal Day Creation from Scripture and Church History
The early church is sometimes wrongly used to support Old Earth Creationism. When we examine what was actually said, the case is just the opposite! Greg and…
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Seven Theological Distinctives of North Avenue | Prospective Members: Week 3
This week we covered seven theological distinctives of our church: Baptist theology Reformed theology Cessationism Progressive Covenantalism Complementarianism…
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Young Earth Creationism vs. Old Earth Creationism | Genesis 1
What exactly is the "old earth" vs. "young earth" debate among how Christians interpret Genesis 1? You can watch this message here.
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Romans 9 *Really* Teaches Election to Salvation is Not Based on Human Free Will | Romans 9:1-16
If the title seems hard to believe, please give some time to listen to the message with an open Bible nearby! Those who deny this passage teaches…
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Ruth & Naomi's Sovereign God | Ruth 1
Here are the three points from Scott's message: God’s sovereignty Naomi’s bitterness God's sovereignty and goodness in our suffering You can watch this message…
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The Marks of a Healthy Church | Prospective Members Class: Week 2
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Genesis, Creation, and General Revelation | Introducing Genesis 1
This is the second week as the team continues to introduce the basic themes of Genesis, especially as regards to God as the Creator. You can watch this message…
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Is Unconditional Election *Unjust*? — By No Means! | Romans 9:14-15
Paul anticipates that his listeners will wrongly draw the conclusion that his doctrine of unconditional election is unjust. However, this misunderstands what…
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Introducing Ruth: A Painful Providence | Ruth 1:1-18
Here are the three points of the message: Famine and faithlessness Suffering Return You can watch the message here.
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Church Membership & Discipline | Prosective Members: Week 1
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Introducing Genesis: In the Beginning
This past Sunday, Greg Rentz and Zach Hutzell began a new Sunday school series in the book of Genesis. You can watch this message here.
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Does *Scripture* Teach Libertarian Free Will or Calvinistic Compatibilism? | Acts 13:38-52
Here are the six points from the message: The offer of the gospel is universal (v 38-39) We must personally believe in Jesus to be forgiven (v 38-39) We are…
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Does New Testament *Prophecy* Still Happen Today? | 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28
In our last week in 1 Thessalonians, we lingered on the issue of how we are to think about prophecy in the church today. You can watch this message here.
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The Golden Chain: Foreknown, Predestined, & Effectually Called | Romans 8:28-30
In this last sermon on the Golden Chain, we spend time working through each of the five terms. We linger especially on the first three which most closely…
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Total Depravity, Moral Inability, and the Effectual Call of God | Romans 8:30
There is no such thing as a "boring" testimony! The more desperate our plight the more glorious our conversion! And we are *all* born morally unable to come to…
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Rejoice Always, Pray Without Ceasing, Give Thanks in All Circumstances | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
We could all use more joy and gratitude, along with a more consistnent prayer life! Don't miss toward the end when Jerry is asked about how the Lord kept him…
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Stewardship: Our Trust, Tent, Time, Talent, and Treasure
This was our last Table Talk for this summer! We focused on how all that we have is a gift from God that we must use for His glory. You can watch this message…
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The Christian Life is a Battle: We Need Christ & the Church | 1 Thesslonians 5:9-14
Jerry, Mark, and Scott cover this section of 1 Thessalonians that alerts us to the fact that we are in the midst of a battle in the Christian life and we must…
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The Golden Chain: Foreknown & Predestined | Romans 8:28-30
The Golden Chain is a source of great comfort for the believer! However, we must make sure we understand each of the five linkes correctly. This sermon is a…
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Why Romans 9 Really Teaches *Unconditional Election* to Salvation | Romans 9:10-13
It has become popular to see Romans 9 as being mainly about (1) temporal blessings and judgments on *nations* in history, or (2) the salvation of individuals…
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The Return of Christ: Like a Thief in the Night | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
To live as though Jesus is not returning is to live in the dark about where humanity is heading. No matter how intelligent or informed someone is about worldly…
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Worship: The Goal of All Spiritual Disciplines
This is our fourth Table Talk of the summer and we focus on the all-important issue of worship — both publica and private. You can watch this message here.
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What is Romans 9 About? | Romans 9:1-9
Romans 9 is the most important chapter on the doctrines of election and reprobation. What is it really about? You can listen to this message here.
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Christ's Return: Imminent, But Not Any-Second?
Contrary to what is sometimes assumed, Paul tells us that certain things of global significance have to happen before Christ returns. These things are not…
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Why We Reject the Pretribulation Rapture | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
While genuine Christians can hold differing views on the rapture, it is still an issue worth studying since it has a surprisingly large effect on how numerous…
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Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated | Malachi 1:1-5
This passage opens up the doctrine of election and reprobation. These are such weighty doctrines that must be studied with humility and a heart that is…
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray! | Growing in the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer
This is week three of this summer's Table Talk series on the Spiritual Discipines. This time we are focused on the importance of prayer. You can watch this…
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When Revival Wanes: Lessons from *the End* of Nehemiah | Nehemiah 13:23-31
In this last passage in Nehemiah, we see sin rear its ugly head all over again. What can we learn from a waning revival? The main idea: Indwelling sin never…