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Paul's True Son Titus and the Qualifications for Elders | Titus 1:1-9
April 15, 2024 18:55 - 48 minutes - 111 MBJerry, Jared, and Scott walk us through the introduction of Paul's letter to Titus and of Paul's command to appoint Elders.
The Gutsy Faith of a Canaanite Woman | Matthew 15:21-28
April 15, 2024 14:57 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBYou can watch this message here.
When is the Kingdom Restored to Israel in Acts? | A Critique of the Dispenational View of Acts 1:6-8
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBActs 1:6-8 is a key passage in the debate between all forms of Dispensationalism and Progressive Covenantalism and Covenant theology. What are the disciples really asking? And, more importantly, how does Jesus answer their question in verses 7-8? You can watch this message here.
What Defiles Us Comes from Within | Matthew 15:10-20
April 08, 2024 12:42 - 45 minutes - 85.2 MBSermon summary: Blind spiritual guides don't believe their highest authority comes from above or that their deepest defilement comes from within. (And by nature, none of us do.) Jesus gives several warnings about these blind spiritual guides. They are blind regarding: Themselves (v 12-14) Authority (v 1-8) Worship (v 7-11) Indwelling sin (15-20) Mark borrowed numerous ideas for points three and four from Kevin DeYoung here, here, and here. You can watch this message here.
Progressive Covenantalism: Understanding Israel and the Church (An Overview)
April 04, 2024 23:29 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis is an overview of what Scripure teaches about the relationship of Israel and the Church. It was preached in September of 2020 near the beginning of our Acts series, but since it is relavant to our current Progressive Covenantalism series, we are reposting it now. You can watch this message here.
What We Believe About: Evangelism, Discipleship, Elders, God's Sovereignty, & Gender Roles | Prospective Members' Meeting: Part 2
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 86.8 MBThis is the second of two sessions from our most recent prospective members' meeting (3/23/24). You can watch this message here.
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church | Prospective Members' Meeting: Part 1
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis is the first of two sessions from our most recent prospective members' meeting (3/23/24). You can watch this message here.
Resurrection Sunday and Our Living Hope | 1 Peter 1:1-9 [Easter]
April 01, 2024 00:49 - 43 minutes - 81.1 MBOur Living Hope: Where did it come from? Where is it bringing us? How does it affect our lives right now? You can watch this message here.
The Final Hours of Jesus' Life: The Cup and the Cross | Mark 14:32-42; 15:15-39 [Good Friday]
March 30, 2024 17:01 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBScott had four points to this message: Sorrow Humiliation Alienation Salvation You can watch this message here.
Scripture vs Man-Made, Legalistic Tradition: A Question of Authority | Matthew 14:34-15:9
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBThe message had the following two points: Man-Made, Legalistic Tradition God-Breathed, Infallible Scripture You can watch this message here.
The Riches of the Gospel in a Greeting | Titus 1:1-2
March 25, 2024 13:10 - 48 minutes - 44 MBJerry, Fred, Scott, and Jared discuss the beginning of Paul's letter to Titus. There is a whole lot packed into the opening greeting and it is worth time lingering over just the opening two verses to see what is in each phrase!
John MacArthur on the Land/Kingdom Promised to Israel: A Progressive Covenantal Critique of Dispensational Premillennialism
March 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis message critiques some of the charges John MacArthur has leveled against non-dispensationalists regarding biblical interpretation, the Old Testament, Israel, the church, and the millennium. You can watch this message here.
John MacArthur's Dispensationalism: A Progressive Covenantal Response
March 19, 2024 12:01 - 47 minutes - 88.6 MBJohn MacArthur is one of the most influential pastors alive today. We have been blessed by his 55 years of faithful ministry at our church. However, on the issue of Israel and the church we have some important disagreements. Here we walk through part of a message he gave at the 2007 Shepherd's Conference and respond to his critiuques of the non-dispensational position we hold. You can watch this message here.
Boaz Redeems Ruth | Ruth 4
March 18, 2024 20:20 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBToday's podcast covers chapter 4 of the book of Ruth. Featuring Jerry, Fred, Scott, and Jared.
The Death of John the Baptist | Matthew 14:1-12
March 18, 2024 01:47 - 43 minutes - 81.3 MBMark got the idea of outlining the message around the four main characters of the story from Eric Alexander's helpful message here. Herod’s weakness vs John’s strength Herodias’s grudge Salome's dance John’s death Discussion Questions: Herod's moral weakness is seen in his people-pleasing and fleshly decision making. He is easily swayed by others into doing what is wrong and does not stand by biblical convictions. Where do we see Herod's moral weakness in this story? What can we learn ...
What About the Land Promise to Israel? | A Progressive Covenantalist Response to Dispensationalism
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBPerhaps some listeners may be on board with what we've covered over the past several sessions on this topic and agree that the church is the true, restored Israel of God in Christ. However, you may have a big lingering question: What about the land promise to Israel in the Old Testament? You can watch this message here.
A Matter of Discipline | Proverbs 23 [Black Mountain Men's Retreat: Session 3]
March 11, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBThis is Bob McAndrew's third and final message from Satruday evening at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat. Here are the three points: Don't let gluttony get the best of you Don't let greed get the best of you Do let godly instruction get the best of you You can watch this message here.
When Jesus Doesn't Meet Our Expectations | Matthew 14:22-33
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBThree main points emphasis run through this passage: Jesus will continue God's kingdom plan in God's way and on God's timetable Jesus will reveal Himself in an unforgettable way to His disciples Jesus will reveal to.His disciples thay they still had a LOT of room to grow Outline of the passage: Jesus's Insistence (vs. 22-24) Jesus's Appearance (vs. 25-27) Jesus's Salvation (vs. 28-32) The Disciples' Worship (vs. 33) You can watch this message here.
Before a Man Commits Adultery He Should... | Proverbs 5 [Black Mountain Men's Retreat: Session 2]
March 10, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBThis is Bob McAndrew's second message from Saturday morning at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat. Before a man commits adultery he should... Understand what it is going to cost him Understand what he already has at home Understand that the Lord is watching him You can watch the message here.
The Fear of the Lord: An Introduction to Proverbs | Proverbs 1:1-7 [Black Mountain Men's Retreat: Session 1]
March 10, 2024 13:49 - 29 minutes - 55 MBThis is Bob McAndrew's first talk on Friday night at the Black Mountain Men's Retreat in North Carolina. In this message he introduces the book of Proverbs and asks three questions: What is a proverb? What is the purpose of Proverbs? What is the motto of Proverbs? You can watch this message here.
Ruth Goes to Boaz at the Threshing Floor | Ruth 3
March 06, 2024 14:47 - 46 minutes - 87.3 MBJerry, Scott, Papa, and Jared lead us through this important turning point in the story of Ruth.
Discipleship: Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry | Ephesians 4:11-13
March 04, 2024 01:06 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBJerry did a great job reminding us of the importance of discipleship in the Christian life. No matter who we are, no matter our gifting, we are called to disciple others and to be discipled. This is basic to the Christian life and something we all should consider how we can do this more wisely and passionately. You can watch this message here.
Ruth and Boaz Meet | Ruth 2
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MBJerry, Papa Fred, and Jared team up to walk us through Ruth 2 where Ruth and Boaz meet for the first time.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand | Matthew 14:13-21
February 26, 2024 01:50 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBHere are the points for Scott's message: The compassion of Jesus The test that Jesus gives The sufficiency of Jesus The identity of Jesus You can watch this message here.
The Church as the Restored, True Israel of God in Christ
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 92.6 MBThe Old Testament teaches that Gentiles will be included in the restored Israel (see, as one example, Psalm 87). However, the New Testament reveals a "mystery" previously hidden that the restored, true Israel of God has been restructured around identification with the Messiah by faith alone, not ethnic background or observance to the Mosaic law. This is why, we argue, Paul refers to the church as "the Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16) and other NT authors apply titles previously reserved for I...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Hidden Treasure | Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46, 53-58
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 79.6 MBHere is the sermon outline: The Kingdom of Heaven has Small Beginnings (v 31-33) The Kingdom of Heaven has Infinite Worth (v 44-46) The Kingdom of Heaven has often been too Easily Rejected (v 53-58) You can watch this message here.
Ruth 1 | Suffering and God's Sovereignty
February 18, 2024 23:48 - 49 minutes - 92.2 MBJerry, Scott, Papa Fred, and Jared Smith all teamed up to help lead us through the first week in Ruth.
How Will Gentiles Be Included in the Restored, True Israel?
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBThe Old Testament makes clear that Gentiles will be blessed in the time of the restoration of Israel from exile. However, to what degree and in what way the Gentiles will be included isn't as clearly revealed in the Old Testament as it is in the New. What does Scripture teach is the relationship between Israel and the church and the inclusion of the Gentiles in the new covenant era? You can watch this message here.
Final Judgment in the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-50
February 12, 2024 13:43 - 42 minutes - 79.5 MBHere is Scott's outline regarding final judgment: Judgment is necessary Judgment is delayed Judgment is certain Judgment will be thorough and permanent You can watch this message here.
Should Christians Attend LGBTQ 'Weddings'? | An Earnest Response to Alistair Begg
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 92.5 MBWe decided to take a Sunday to discuss this recent contraversy with a pastor we have often quoted at our church, Alistair Begg. Is it ever right for a Christian to attend an LGBTQ 'wedding'? If not, why not? This is an issue of our day for which Christians must have biblical clarity. You can watch this message here.
The Double-Edged Purpose of Parables | Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35, 51-52
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MBMark borrowed these two points and a lot of the structure of this sermon from Don Carson's very helpful sermon here. Jesus tells parables because in line with Scripture (Isaiah 6), His message blinds, deafens, and hardens (v 10-17) Jesus tells parables because in line with Scripture (Psalm 78), His message reveals things previously hidden in Scripture (v 34-35, 11-12, 16-17, 51-52) You can watch this message here.
Biblical Counseling | Week 5
February 05, 2024 02:58 - 50 minutes - 94.6 MBJerry and Josh Crouse wrap up this important five week series on Biblical Counseling by spending some time in Proverbs among other passages.
How the New Covenant is Better than the Old
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 93.8 MBThe Old Testament itself clearly teaches that the New Covenant is in some importnat ways similar to and yet dissimilar and far better in many ways. You can watch this message here.
The Parable of the Four Soils | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
January 29, 2024 12:58 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBHere is the outline: The Pathtway soil (v 1-4, 18-19) The Rocky soil (v 5-6, 20-21) The Thorny soil (v 7, 22) The Good soil (v 8-9, 23) You can watch this message here.
Biblical Counseling | Week 4
January 28, 2024 23:22 - 48 minutes - 90.3 MBJerry and Josh Crouse continue their defense of biblical counseling in light of other alternatives even within the Evangelical world.
The New Covenant in the Old Testament
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBThe New Covenant doesn't show up for the first time in the New Testament. It is developed and predicted by the Old Testament prophets long before the birth of Jesus! What do these prophets, writing before, during, and not long after the exile, tell us about this future, final, new covenant? You can watch this message here.
Return of a Demonic Spirit: The Evil of an Empty Religious Life | Matthew 12:38-50
January 22, 2024 14:30 - 43 minutes - 81.2 MBIn this passage, Jesus instructs us to see… Empty, Orderly Religion as an Invitation to the Demonic (v 43-45) Wholehearted, Obedient Disciples as Christ’s True Family (v 46-50) Himself as the Greater Jonah and Solomon We All Need (v 38-42) You can watch this message here.
Biblical Counseling | Week 3
January 22, 2024 03:10 - 49 minutes - 91.8 MBJerry and Josh Crouse carefully compare and contrast biblical counseling with Christian counseling and reveal some significant differences.
The Davidic Covenant: A 50 Minute Overview
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBThe estbliashment of the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most significant events in Scripture. What exactly is it and how does it prepare the way for Jesus? You can watch this message here.
By Your Words You Will Be Justified or Condemned | Matthew 12:33-37
January 15, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBHere is the sermon outline: Is justification by faith or by words? (v 36-37) What do our words reveal about our hearts? (v 33-35) How can we change? (v 33-35) You can watch this message here.
Biblical Counseling | Week 2
January 15, 2024 03:16 - 53 minutes - 99.4 MBJerry and Josh Crouse continue to discuss the benefits of biblical counseling in contrast to some other forms of Christian counseling that seek to combine secular psychology with Scripture.
WCA Chapel: Shine in Culture | Philippians 2:12-18
January 12, 2024 17:23 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBMark spoke in the upper school chapel today at Westminster Christian Academy on how we can "shine" in culture before unbelievers. Shine by working out your salvation (v 12-13) How? By relying on God’s active work in you. Shine by not grumbling or disputing (v 14-15) Numbers 14:27, “How long shall this wicked congregation grumble against me? I have heard the grumblings of the people of Israel, which they grumble against me.” Shine by being content and joyful (v 17-18) He’s currently in ...
The Mosaic Covenant in Deuteronomy
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MBThis is our second and final week covering Deuteronomy. It is an important book to more fully grasp the details of the Mosaic Covenant that God made with Israel at Sinai and reconfirmed at the end of Moses' life just before the people follow Joshua into the land. You can watch this message here.
The The Unforgivable Sin: Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit | Matthew 12:22-32
January 08, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MB"What is the unforgivable sin? How do I know if I've committed it?" These are questions that need to be answered clearly and biblically. To be taught wrongly about this sin can lead to years of unecessary dread and fear. Jesus is accused of being in league with Satan (v 22-24) Jesus counters the accusation with several arguments (v 25-29) Jesus warns His enemies of the unforgivable sin (v 30-32) You can watch this message here.
Biblical Counseling | Week 1
January 08, 2024 02:01 - 48 minutes - 110 MBJerry Ediger and Josh Crouse help us think through counseling that relies on the sufficiency of Scripture and they warn us against counseling that tends to mix secular counseling with Scripture. This is an important topic as various forms of counseling have become so popular in recent years.
An Overview of Deuteronomy
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBWe covered part one of a basic overview of the book of Dueteronomy in this Sunday school. In order to understand the Mosaic Covenant more fully it is important to grasp this important book that shapes how the later OT prophets speak and is quoted so often by Jesus and Paul in the NT. You can watch this message here.
He Will Not Break a Bruised Reed | Matthew 12:15-21
January 01, 2024 02:56 - 41 minutes - 77.2 MBIn this passage Matthew shows us how Jesus fulfills Isaiah 42:1-4 in three ways: He is chosen by God and Spirit filled (v 18) He is humble and gracious (v 19-20) He brings us hope and justice (v 18b, 21) You can watch this message here.
Jehovah’s Witnesses just stopped by (12 mins)
December 30, 2023 17:41 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBTwo Jehavoh's Witnesses just visited my (Mark's) house. This is the third visit in the last couple months. These are some brief reflections on the conversation. You can watch this brief message here.
The Word Became Flesh | John 1:14-18
December 26, 2023 18:10 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBHere is Scott's outline: The wonder of the incarnation The reality of the incarnation The reason for the incarnation Our response to the incarnation You can watch the message here.
14 Problems with Official Catholic Church Doctrine
December 21, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 157 MBWhy was the Reformation necessary? Is the Catholic Church truly Christian and does it officially teach the true gospel? What are the major differences between Catholics and Evangelical Protestants? You can watch this message here.