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Do Not Grieve as Those Who Have No Hope | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Some of the questions from this message: How should Christians understand grief when it comes to the death of dearly loved fellow believers? What is the…
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How Should Christians Have 'Quiet Times'?
The 'quiet time' is such an important part of the Christian life and of the means of grace. However, there is not one cookie-cutter way to approach this…
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Confrontation, Commendation, and Imitating What is Good | 3 John 9-12
There are three main points in Greg's message: Confront Diotrephes (v 9-10) Commend Demetrius (v 12) Imitate What is Good (v 11) You can watch this message…
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Aspire to Live Quietly and Work with Your Hands | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Christians should make it their ambition to ... what? Paul says, "...to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we…
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Introducing the Spiritual Disciplines | Making *Holy Habits* of the Means of Grace
This is the first Table Talk message of the summer! Here we are covering the spiritual disciplines. You can watch this message here.
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How to Fight Sexual Sin to the Glory of God | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Lust must be fought against! How does Paul (and the Lord throug him) teach us to fight? You can watch this message here.
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Supporting Missions in Truth and Love | 3 John 5-8
This too often overlooked passage in 3 John tells us so much about how we should support missionaries. Zach helps us unpack the neglected details of this…
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Introducing 3 John: Gaius's Godly Example | 3 John 1-4, 13-15
We're planning a three week mini-series in 3 John, the shortest book in the Bible by word count. This week Scott covered the introduction and conclusion of…
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Holy Living in a Culture of Sexual Sin | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Sexual immorality is nothing new in a post-fall world. The culture of the Thessalonians had major issues in this area just as our world does today. Paul makes…
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Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians | 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Mark, Scott, and John discuss all the theology and practical application that we get from Paul's prayer here and the doctrines which undergird it. You can…
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Nehemiah Confronts the People | Nehemiah 13:10-22
Here are the three points from the message: Nehemiah Confronts the People for Giving too Little (v 10-13) Nehemiah Confronts the People for Working too Much (v…
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Timothy Brings Paul Good News about the Thessalonians' Faith | 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
Jerry, Scott, and John walk through this next section of 1 Thessalonians 3.
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Why We Must *Reject* Catholicism's Teaching on Icon Veneration
Few issues show more clearly show the error of the supposed infallble authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or the Eastern Orthodox Church!) than that of…
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Commitment & Compromise: Nehemiah vs. Tobiah & Eliashib | Nehemiah 13:1-9
Here are the three main points of the message: Godly Commitment (v 1-3) Ungodly Compromise (v 4-5) Godly Correction (v 6-9) You can watch this message here.
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Joyful Worship in Jerusalem! | Nehemiah 11-12
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Destined for Afflictions | 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Jerry, Scott, and John cover the first verses of chapter three. They focus on God's good purposes for the suffering in our lives.
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Why We Must Reject the Catholic View of Mary
The Catholic view of Mary contains numerous significant errors. What does Scripture really teach? You can watch this message here.
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Understanding Paul's Response to Jewish Opposition to the Gospel in the First Century | 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20
Zach, Scott, and John walk through an especially challenging section of this letter to properly understand.
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God and Money: Providing for the House of Our God | Nehemiah 10:32-39
Money is one of the greatest idols in this world. What can we learn about finances from this seemingly obscure passage in Nehemiah? There are many important…
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How Roman Catholicism Overly Exalts Mary | A Protestant Critique
Mariology is an area of Catholic theology where we see an unbiblical development throughout church history of Mary taking on a far more exalted position than…
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Abounding in Thanksgiving | Colossians 1-2
We should be thankful… For other Christians Because of the hope laid up for us in heaven Because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ You can watch…
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In the New Testament is Peter the First Pope? | A Protestant Interpretation of Matthew 16 & 18
Is there a New Testament case to make that Peter was the first in a long line of Popes? You can watch this message here.
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Paul Ministered Like a Father with His Children | 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Jerry, Zach, and John walk through the next section of chapter 2.
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How Paul Ministered to the Thessalonians | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Jerry, Scott, and John walk through this next section of 1 Thessalonians.
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The Ascension of Christ: A Neglected and Glorious Doctrine | Luke 24:48-53
The ascension of Jesus raises questions: Why did Jesus have to leave in order for the Spirit to be given? Why did Jesus say it was better that He go away in…
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Problems with the Pope: Why Protestants Reject the Papacy
What does the Roman Catholic Church officially teach about the Papacy and why do we believe Scripture does not support it? You can watch this here.
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You Recevied the Word in Affliction with Joy | 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Jerry, Scott, and Zach lead us in this second week in 1 Thessalonians.
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See My Hands and My Feet: They Disbelieved for Joy | Luke 24:36-47
Here are the points from the message. Mark borrowed the first three from Alistair Begg's helpful sermon here. Peace (v 36) Panic (v 37-38) Proof (v 39-43)…
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The Trinity: Where We as Evangelicals Tend to Go Wrong ... and Where We Can Grow | Reflections from Dr. Wellum's conference
After we received world class teaching on Christology and Trinitarian theology from Dr. Steve Wellum, Mark and Greg review some of the things we can take away…
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The Road to Emmaus | Luke 24:13-35 [Easter Sermon]
Here is the outline for this Easter message: A Stranger on the Road (v 13-19a) The Gospel According to Cleopas (v 19b-24) The Gospel According to the Old…
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The Agony of Gethsemane and the Cross | Luke 22:39-46; 23:32-49 [Good Friday]
Here is the outline for Scott's powerful message on Jesus's agony in Gethsemane and His crucifixion. The agony of Jesus The cup The cross of Christ The scandal…
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Four Questions about Gethsemane | Matthew 26:36-46
This brief message was given to the students at WCA's Easter Chapel this morning.
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Why the Empty Tomb Matters: An Apologetic Defense of the Resurrection | Matthew 27:57-28:15
In light of Easter, here is a fresh extended meditation on why the empty tomb matters. — Did you know *only* Matthew mentions the guards at the tomb? — And do…
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Introducing the Thessalonian Church | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3
Jerry, Scott, and John started us off on the first week in this new series on 1 Thessalonians.
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Recognizing and Welcoming the King | Luke 19:28-40 [Palm Sunday]
Here are the four main points of the message: Unexpected sources recognize the king (18:35-19:10) In this parable, different responses to the King (19:11-27)…
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Q&A with Dr. Steve Wellum: The Trinity, Classical Theism, Israel, the Chuch, & Christian Zionism
Mark and Greg had the privilege of getting to ask Dr. Wellum some questions. They begin with issues related to the Trinity and Classical Theism. They also…
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Renewing Our Confidence in the LORD and the Lamb | Revelation 4-5
Dr. Wellum gavea us a wonderful overview of Revelation 4-5. In chapter four, he shows us God's heavenly throne, surrounded by glory and angels. Then, in…
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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus from *the Confessional Standards* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 4)
We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference. This message is about knowing…
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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus as *the Incarnate Son* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 3)
We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference. This message is about knowing…
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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus as *God the Son* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 2)
We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference. This message is about knowing…
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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus from *the Bible's Storyline* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 1)
We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference. This message seeks to put Jesus…
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Doctrinal Distinctives of North Avenue Church | Prospective Member Meeting | Week 3
What are the theological distinctives of our church? Baptist theology Reformed theology Cessationism Progressive Covenantalism Complementarianism God's glory…
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The Ending of Jude: Three Kinds of Strugglers and a Wonderful Doxology | Jude 22-25
In this final week in Jude, Jerry, Scott, and Mark look at three kinds of people who are struggling with and giving into the false teachers and how to help…
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A Covenant of Obedience | Nehemiah 9:38-10:31
What do a list of obscure names signed to a covenant from 2,400 years ago in Jerusalem have to do with us today? Actually, quite a bit! Here are the three main…
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Build Yourselves Up in Your Most Holy Faith | Jude 17-21
Jerry, Scott, and Zach cover the warnings and commands of verses 17-21.
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Sin, Discipline, and a Humbled People | Nehemiah 9:22-37
Here is the outline for the message: The Land (v 22-25) God's Discipline (v 26-31) A Humbled People (v 32-37) You can watch this message here.
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Enoch's Prophesy | Jude 14-16 (Week 5)
Jerry, Scott, and Zach continue our journey through the too often neglected letter of Jude.
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Waterless Clouds | Jude 11-13 (Week 4)
Jerry, Scott, and Zach discuss more of the false teachers that Jude warns us all about.
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They rely on dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme angels | Jude 8-10 (Week 3)
Jerry, Scott, and Zach walk through some challenging verses in Jude. What does it mean that there was a dispute over the body of Moses and why did Jude include…
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History from God's Perspective | Nehemiah 9:9-21
We must understand history from God's perspective or else we will be left to interpret our lives wrongly. Redemption (v 9-11) Provision (v 12-15) Rebellion (v…
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Does James Contradict Paul? | Catholic vs. Protestant Teaching on Justification (Week 3)
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A Sinful People and a Great God | Nehemiah 9:1-8
We see in this passage something of the two legs on which the Christian life is to be walked: confession and worship. A Broken People (v 1-5) A Great God (v…
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What are the Marks of a Healthy Church? | Prospective Member Meeting | Week 2
In our second week, we cover most of the 'marks of a healthy church' form 9Marks ministries. You can watch this message here.
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Catholics vs. Protestants on Justification (Part 2)
Zach Hutzell joins Greg to discuss differences between the Catholic and Protestant views of justification. This matter is central to the gospel and the…
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Catholics vs. Protestants on Justification (Part 1)
The differences between Catholics and Protestants on justification are of great signficance in how we understand the gospel. We must work to carefully…
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As It Is Written: Careful Study and Joyful Obedience | Nehemiah 8:13-18
I. Ezra Leads a Men's Bible Study (v 13) II. The Result is Obedience (v 14-17b) III. Obedience Leads to Joy and the Word (v 17c-18) You can watch this message…
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Beware of those who Pervert the Grace of God | Jude 4-7 (Week 2)
Jerry, Scott, and Zach discuss the warning Jude presents about those who "pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus…
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Church Membership and Church Discipline | Prospective Member Meeting: Week 1
What does Scripture teach about church membership and church discipline? Does the New Testament assume believers should be members of a local church? You can…
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The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength | Nehemiah 8:9-12
What created the joy of the Lord in God's people in Nehemiah 8? And what was the nature of this joy according to the text? Answering these questions can enable…
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Introducing Jude: Contend for the Faith | Jude 1-3 (Week 1)
Jerry, Scott, and Zach lead us in the first Sunday school in the book of Jude.