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North Avenue Church PodcastUnderstanding the Mosaic Covenant
Mark and Greg discuss one of the more difficult covenants to grasp, especially in how it relates to the New Covenant. Many differences among Christians spring…
North Avenue Church PodcastEqual with the Father and Gentle and Lowly | Matthew 11:25-30
INTRODUCTION: Context: “At that time” (v 25a) John the Baptist doubting (v 1-15) Crowds rejecting both John & Jesus (v 16-19) Entire cities of Galilee…
North Avenue Church PodcastEsther Reveals Haman’s Evil Plan to the King
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared discuss God's providence has Esther reveals Haman's wicked plot to the king and Haman is hung on his own gallows.
North Avenue Church PodcastJesus Rebukes and Condemns | Matthew 11:16-24
I. His Rebuke of Unappeasable Critics (vs. 16-19) The illustration Jesus used (16-17) The reality Jesus addressed (18-19) The point Jesus made (19) II. His…
North Avenue Church PodcastFeminism vs. Biblical Motherhood | Q&A with Erin & Kelly
Erin and Kelly spent about half an hour answering questions from high school seniors about their comments on biblical motherhood.
North Avenue Church PodcastFeminism vs. Biblical Motherhood | Erin Webster & Kelly McAndrew
Kelly and Erin spoke to Mark's high school senior Bible class this week about biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood and how it contrasts with popular…
North Avenue Church PodcastFighting Doubt Like John the Baptist | Matthew 11:1-15
I. JOHN DOUBTS JESUS (v 1-3) It came during a year long trial (in prison, v 2) It came from false expectations about Jesus (v 2-3) It came from a limited view…
North Avenue Church PodcastThe Abrahamic Covenant: Part 2 | Genesis 17-23
This week Mark and Greg argue that God makes only one covenant with Abraham not two. In other words, Genesis 15 and 17 describe one overall covenant about land…
North Avenue Church PodcastMordecai is Honored by the King | Esther 6
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared lead us through chapter six of Esther.
North Avenue Church PodcastThe Covenant with Abraham | Genesis 11-16
The Abrahamic covenant is essential to rightly understanding all that comes after it in Scripture. It is important that we understand it in its context in…
North Avenue Church PodcastFive Reasons to Reject Fear | Matthew 10:26-42
Have no fear because… The truth will ultimately be revealed to all (v 26-27) Your soul can’t be harmed by man (v 28) Your Father is in control (v 29-31) Jesus…
North Avenue Church PodcastEsther Prepares a Banquet and Haman Plans to Hang Mordecai | Esther 5
Jerry, Scott, Papa Fred, and Jared walk through Esther 5. (Title borrowed from ESV headings.)
North Avenue Church PodcastGod’s Covenant with Noah: The Flood, the Ark, & the Rainbow | Genesis 4-9
The Covenant with Noah can too easily get neglected as we learn to put our Bibles together, yet this covenant should not be overlooked or minimized! To…
North Avenue Church PodcastI Am Sending You Out as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves | Matthew 10:16-25, 34-37
Introduction: Sheep, Wolves, Serpents, & Doves (v 16) Religious & political opposition and a promise (v 17-20) Familial opposition and a promise (v 21-23…
North Avenue Church PodcastFor Such a Time As This: Esther Agrees to Help the Jews | Esther 4
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared discuss how a trust in God's providence can lead to action on behalf of others.
North Avenue Church PodcastBaptism of the Holy Spirit | A Critique of ’Second Blessing’ Theology
In Pentecostal theology it is not uncommon to hear that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is available after conversion as a "second blessing" in the Christian…
North Avenue Church PodcastDo People Really Still Speak in Tongues Today? | A Biblical Case for Cessationism
This is an emotionally charged issue that must be decided by carefully exegesis, not our experience. What does Scripture teach the gift of tongues is in…
North Avenue Church PodcastAdam is a Type of Christ: The Covenant of Creation | Genesis 1-3; Romans 5
The parallels between Adam and Christ are stunning and the New Testament draws them out clearly. They also seem to indicate a covenant of creation with Adam…
North Avenue Church PodcastThe Harvest is Plentiful, the Laborers are Few | Matthew 9:35-10:15
I. An urgent need revealed (9:35-38) A pattern of ministry established (v 35) A compassion for people displayed (v 36) A harvest of souls to recognize (v 37) A…
North Avenue Church PodcastHaman Makes a Plot Against the Jews | Esther 3
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared discuss the evil plans Haman makes against the Jewish people in this chapter.
North Avenue Church PodcastDoes Prophecy Still Happen Today? | A Critical Response to Wayne Grudem
An important question Christians often ask is, "Does the gift of prophecy still happen today?" We think this is an important issue that should be thought…
North Avenue Church PodcastThe Covenant of Creation with Adam: Does the NT Have Priority Over the Old?
Three issues are covered this week in our new series: Does the New Testament have priority over the Old? What exactly is Progressive Covenantalism? Was there…
North Avenue Church PodcastSon of David, Have Mercy on Us | Matthew 9:27-34
The message has two points. I. The Faith of Two Blind Men (v 27-31) They believe Jesus is Messiah (Son of David) They believe Jesus is merciful They believe…
North Avenue Church PodcastEsther is Chosen as Queen | Esther 2
Jerry, Papa Fred, and Jared cover the second chapter of the book of Esther where Esther is chosen to be queen.
North Avenue Church PodcastIntroducing Progressive Covenantalism | How Do We Put Our Bibles Together?
How do we read the Bible as one unified story centered on Jesus? What is the relationship of Israel and the church? How should the Old Testament Mosaic law be…
North Avenue Church PodcastDesperate Faith: Jairus and the Woman with the Issue of Blood | Matthew 9:18-26
Here are the points for the message: A desperate father’s faith (v 18-19) A suffering woman’s faith (v 20-21) Two astonishing healings (v 22-26) You can watch…
North Avenue Church PodcastIntroducing Esther | Esther 1
We are excited as Jerry, Scott, and Papa Fred introduced Esther and covered the first chapter today in Sunday school! Image from here.
North Avenue Church PodcastFrom False Convert to New Creation in Christ | José Rodriguez
José Rodriguez was wonderfully converted about seven years ago at North Avenue. Please listen and be encouraged by this wonderful and engaging story! You can…
North Avenue Church PodcastLast Week on Providence: Should Tragedies be Biblically Viewed as Part of God’s Good Plan?
After six months, we come to our last and 26th week on God's providence. We examine the differences in how those who believe in God's detailed control of all…
North Avenue Church PodcastThe Groom, the Garment, and the Wineskins | Matthew 9:14-17
Here are the points for the message: Introduction: On Fasting The Groom The Garment The Wineskins You can watch this message here.
North Avenue Church PodcastJesus Calls Matthew the Tax Collector | Matthew 9:9-13
This passage looks at Matthew's own record of his conversion. Jesus calls Matthew (v 9) Matthew follows Jesus (v 9) Matthew invited his friends to meet Jesus…
North Avenue Church PodcastWarnings and Assurance in Hebrews and 1 John | Perseverance of the Saints
We finished the "P" in TULIP this week by observing some of the warnings and assurances the Lord gives us for our good in both Hebrews and 1 John. You can…
North Avenue Church PodcastMarks of a Healthy Church: Biblical Conversion, Discipleship, & Some Distinctives | What We Believe: Part 2
This is part two of our prospective membership meeting on Saturday (9/23/23). You can watch this message here.