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Kootenai Church Conferences

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A collection of messages, teachings, and sermons from the various conferences hosted by Kootenai Church. For more sermon series and verse-by-verse expository preaching, please visit the KCC Audio Archive.

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Session 8 - Q&A with Costi Hinn

June 03, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MB

Questions from the Q&A during this session include the following: Do you have any church recommendations in Tuscon? How far away is Mark Driscoll from you, and how much influence does he have in your area? Could you explain briefly what the "Apostololic Word" is? Do you see any decline in the Prosperity Gospel's influence at all? Has your uncle's ministry declined because he's getting older, or because a new generation has come in and doing newer, more modern things? What kind...

Session 7 - The Gospel Is (Romans 1:16-17)

June 03, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Three particular truths, the gospel is powerful, the gospel is propitiation, and the gospel is proclaimed. The Gospel is powerful - It should be trusted to do its job. (Eph. 2:10) The Gospel is propitiation - Christ brought reconciliation and paid the penalty for your sin. (Rom.3:23-25; 2Cor.5:21) The Gospel is proclaimed - The gospel must be shared which is why we are here on this earth. (Acts 16:25) ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 6 - Reaching Those Caught in Deception (Jude 17-23)

June 03, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

“In-reach” - Seeking those who think they’re in; they’re a part of the church already, but are instead perishing. There are the doubters, the deceived, and the dangerous. You need to remember the truth. v. 17-19 You need to grow in the truth. v. 20-21 You need to share the truth. v. 22-23 ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 5 - The Church Standing Firm (Acts 20:28-30)

June 03, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

If you are a church standing firm, you need to be wise to Satan’s strategies. A look at reckless doctrine and our response of relentless devotion. As believers, we should… Pray for the lost Protect the standard for elders Pay attention to sound doctrine Provide care for the hurting Put an emphasis on the eternal Prepare to suffer for the gospel Point out dangers Preach the Word Pass the torch ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 4 - Ten Ways Prosperity Theology Maligns the Gospel

June 03, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

The prosperity gospel distorts the biblical gospel. …insults God’s nature. …confuses the atonement. …demeans Jesus Christ. …twists Scripture. …is motivated by the love of money. …produces false converts. …overcomplicates faith …ruins Christianity’s witness. …abuses vulnerable people. ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 3 - Heretical Heroes

June 03, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MB

The NAR/WOF trace their roots to three particular historical heroes or “generals” of the faith: Kathryn Kuhlman (faith healer), Oral Roberts (prosperity preacher), and Kenneth Hagin (crazy word of faith). This session is an overview of each of these historical figures and their contribution to the prosperity gospel/word of faith movement. ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 2 - Q&A with Costi Hinn

June 03, 2023 02:30 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MB

Questions from the Q&A during this session include the following: Would you say that you were saved at your study desk reading John 5, or at another point in your life? Did you have a fake conversion experience when you were younger? As a Hinn, did you have exposure to non-prosperity gospel preaching from MacArthur, Begg, Sprout, etc?  How close are you to your Uncle Benny and your parents? Have your family members read any of your books? The God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gos...

Session 1 - The Testimony of Costi Hinn

June 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

How the Lord brought Costi Hinn out of the depths of the prosperity gospel working with his uncle Benny Hinn to the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

2023 Women's Conference Session Four: Question & Answer

April 15, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 8.62 MB

Q&A with Lisa Hughes ★ Support this podcast ★

2023 Women's Conference Session 3: Facing Your Worst Fears With God's Strength (Habakkuk 3:16-19)

April 15, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MB

As we face a future that is uncertain, we can become overwhelmed. Trusting in the sovereignty of God as the foundation of our hope, and knowing that He will equip us, strengthen us, and will lead us to a closer walk with Him. ★ Support this podcast ★

2023 Women's Conference Session 2: Facing Facts without Becoming Overwhelmed (Romans 4:18-21)

April 15, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this session, we will learn how to trust God no matter how we feel. We need to stand firm on God's promises and give glory to God even though our circumstances may not change. ★ Support this podcast ★

2023 Women's Conference Session 1: Facing Uncertainty with Godly Courage (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)

April 15, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB

We are living in a very chaotic time and our future on this earth is very uncertain. Christ is returning soon (Luke 21:7-9). We will learn 5 commands to be on the alert and how to stand strong in our faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 8: Round Table Discussion - Jim Osman, Justin Peters, John Samson, and Dan Phillips

November 19, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB

A discussion about Cessationism and Continuationism. Some of the questions include:  How does one stratify error in categories, like nonessential and secondary? Isn’t all error an essential issue? What is the difference or distinction between hearing the voice of God and the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit move today outside of the illuminating work? And more… The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film ...

Session 7: Why Do We Care?

November 19, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

Is the cessation/continuation theology merely an academic exercise? What are the real-world implications of the issues we have discussed? How does continuationist theology affect my view of Scripture? Continuationism undermines the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Scripture, and the sufficiency of Scripture in the life of a believer. The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on F...

Session 6: How I Left The Charismatic Movement (Proverbs 23:23)

November 19, 2022 20:30 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MB

The testimony of one engrossed in the charismatic deception for decades shares the way in which God used Scripture to deliver him from that error. The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 5: Charismaticism: A Different Biblical Approach

November 19, 2022 19:30 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

In Galatians, Paul models one excellent way to counter false teaching, whether legalism or Charismaticism: frontal, critical, hammer, and tongs. Paul unmasks the Judaizers as contrary to the Bible in general and the Gospel in particular. Elsewhere, however, the apostle deploys a different weapon from his arsenal. It is that dynamic tactic that will be our focus. | Download worksheet The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the mak...

Session 4: A Biblical Theology of the Spirit's Work

November 19, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

A survey of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as promised in the Old Testament, structured by John the Baptist and Jesus in the Gospels, inaugurated at Pentecost, completed in the Apostolic Age, and perpetuated in the church today. The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 3: The New Testament Case For Fading Miracles (Selected Scriptures)

November 19, 2022 16:30 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MB

A theological approach to this subject demonstrates that miracles done through human agents were rare, and as the New Testament era came to a close, they faded in frequency. The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 2: The Modern Charismatic Resurgence

November 19, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

In order to understand any theological movement, it helps to have at least a working knowledge of the origins of the movement. In this session, we will look at some of the main movers and shakers of the Pentecostal movement. We will look at the people, both men and women, who the charismatics claim are their heroes or “God’s Generals” as they call them. We will see that to a person, the generals of the charismatic movement were objective heretics, false prophets, and outright charla...

Session 1: Defining Cessationism (Ephesians 2:20; Selected Scriptures)

November 19, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Defining cessationism, contrasting it with the doctrine of continuationism. This addresses certain mischaracterizations of cessationism and the myths associated with cessationist theology. An exposition of Ephesians 2:20 and other selected Scriptures. The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 7: Question and Answer

October 29, 2022 21:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

The second Q&A session with Dr. Don Kistler. _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M...

Session 6: The Five "Solas" - Salvation is of the Lord (Ephesians 1:1-13)

October 29, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 13.8 MB

This is a summary of the Five Solas of the Reformation, shown in Scripture. _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, R...

Session 5: The Righteousness of Christ (Romans 3:19-30)

October 29, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 13 MB

We are saved by works in one sense, the works of Christ. It is what He did FOR us, not what He does IN us that matters. _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, ...

Session 4: An Unfaithful People

October 29, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes - 15.3 MB

We must never forget the essence of the gospel. When that happens it leads to unholy alliances. _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, D...

Session 3: An Historic Testimony (Jude 3-5)

October 29, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 21 MB

The gospel has never changed. It is the faith that has been once and for all delivered to the saints. _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Fergu...

Session 2: Question and Answer

October 29, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

The first Q&A Session with Dr. Don Kistler. ______________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M...

Session 1: What Brought On the Crisis?

October 29, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 20.8 MB

Why was there a reformation? Was it necessary? _____________________ Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert...

Session 1: A Biblical Theology of Man, Racism, and the Church

June 04, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

Virgil provides definitions of man and disproves the existence of racism as there is only one race, the human race and we are all image bears of God. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 2: Q&A with Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker, Part 1

June 04, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

Getting to know the speakers. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 3: The Interconnectedness of CRT and Marxism

June 04, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 37.8 MB

Darrell walks through the timeline from Marxism to CRT. He also gives five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 4: The Anti-Christ of Black Liberation Theology

June 04, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today’s social justice movement. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 5: The Problem is Enmity, Not Ethnicity

June 04, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Darrell explains that there are no “-isms.” The manifestations of love and hate lead to the important truth that vertical reconciliation is necessary, not horizontal reconciliation. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 6: Q&A with Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker, Part 2

June 04, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 33.6 MB

Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 7: The Marxist Eschatology of CRT, Part 1

June 04, 2022 19:29 - 58 minutes - 27.7 MB

Darrell built the foundation for how Marxism and CRT have crept into our society and what we can expect it will look like as it continues to influence. He challenges the hearer to ask the most important question, “What is truth?” _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 8: The Marxist Eschatology of CRT, Part 2

June 04, 2022 19:28 - 58 minutes - 27.9 MB

Darrell explains how CRT is infiltrating our society through the schools, the workplace, and most importantly our churches. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 9: Wokeness, Whiteness, and the New Racism

June 04, 2022 19:27 - 59 minutes - 28.2 MB

Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today’s social justice movement. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 10: Marxism and Social Justice in the Church

June 04, 2022 19:26 - 52 minutes - 25.4 MB

Virgil shares three things you should know to understand biblical justice. He also describes two components of God’s sovereignty. _____________________ Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog Darrell’s Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 11: Guarding the Flock from Woke Christianity

June 04, 2022 19:25 - 56 minutes - 27.2 MB

This session focused on helping the Church remember that the solution has been and always will be the Gospel. A challenge to the believer is to reflect on what is true and respond rightly.  _____________________  Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog  Darrell’s Reading List  Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 12: Q&A with Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker, Part 3

June 04, 2022 19:24 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend.  _____________________  Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog  Darrell’s Reading List  Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 1: A Precocious Heart and Mind: The Childhood of Charles Spurgeon

May 22, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MB

A brief overview and history of Charles Spurgeon's childhood. A six-year-old Charles confronts a church member of his grandfather's church at a local bar; Spurgeon's grandfather's funeral; memorizing hymns; Charles' upbringing by his father's sister, his Aunt Anne, and more. Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves ...

Session 2: Personal Q&A with Phil Johnson

May 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Questions from this session include:  How did you meet your wife?  How many kids/grandkids? What do they do? Do they all live near you?  How did the Lord save you? What is your testimony?  What was your post-High School education?  How did you come to meet John MacArthur and end up at Grace Community Church? What is your ministry at Grace?  What is your ministry at Grace to You?  Where do you find time to teach and be an elder?  Was Grace to You already a ministry when you ...

Session 3: Look and Live: The Conversion of Charles Spurgeon

May 22, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MB

Spurgeon's conversion as a teenager. Spurgeon's recollection of utter depravity prior to his conversion. The influence of his parents and grandparents ultimately led to his conversion. His critique of Roman Catholicism called, The Antichrist and Her Brood, written at 15 years of age, and more.  Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ...

Session 4: A Marvelous Ministry: The Preaching of Charles Spurgeon, Part 1

May 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MB

More on the conversion of Charles Spurgeon as a teenager. The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon's near-photographic memory. Hearing Spurgeon preach word-for-word in crowds as large as 23,000 without amplification, and more. Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves  The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's bl...

Session 5: A Marvelous Ministry: The Preaching of Charles Spurgeon, Part 2

May 22, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 27.3 MB

The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon continued. How Spurgeon defended the truth in his preaching. How Spurgeon prepared for his messages. The relationship and contrast of fellow preacher James Wells and Charles Spurgeon, and more.  Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves  The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blo...

Session 6: Q&A

May 22, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 21.5 MB

Questions from this session include:  For someone wanting to read a biography of Charles Spurgeon, what would you recommend?  Can you recommend your three best books on Spurgeon?  So many prominent Christian leaders end their lives surrounded by scandal, either sexual compromise or doctrinal compromise. Many have fallen even within our own lifetime. You work with a man who has been faithful and uncompromising through more than 50 years of pastoral ministry. Q: Was Spurgeon or his...

Session 7: Greatheart at War: The Controversies of Charles Spurgeon

May 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

The drift of the Baptist Union, the Downgrade Controversy, and other controversies ultimately caused Spurgeon's bad health and eventually claimed his life. A fundamentalist who stood firm on biblical principles and never waivered.  Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves  The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: ...

Session 8: Steadfast & Immovable: The Enduring Legacy of Spurgeon’s Influence

May 22, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MB

Charles Spurgeon's steadfast stand against other ministers following the drift of that day's culture and relevance. Staying true to Scripture. The ministry contrast between Charles Spurgeon and Joseph Parker and more.  Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves  The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs ...

Session 9: Spurgeon & Cigars; Grace Church Update; Q&A

May 22, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 20.5 MB

A brief discussion on Charles Spurgeon and his love for cigars. Also a brief Q&A at the end of this session on Spurgeon's cigars and Grace Community Church. For further reading, read Spurgeon's Love of Fine Cigars. Recommended Resources:  Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray  The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray  Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves  The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs ★...

Session 1: Genesis and the Gospel

May 30, 2020 17:47 - 44 minutes - 21.1 MB

Understanding Genesis is crucial to the Gospel and preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

Session 3: How Old Is the Earth?

May 30, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

As Christians, all of our thinking should be based on Scripture. The fallacies of secular dating methods. ★ Support this podcast ★