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Introducing Ezra | Ezra 1:1-4
May 01, 2023 10:11 - 45 minutes - 84.6 MBEzra is certainly one of the least read, preached, and discussed historical books of the Old Testament. What is the goal of spending the summer months in this rather remote part of Scripture? There is much for us to learn and grow from in this wonderful book! As we will see again, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). [Image from here.] You can watch the message here.
God’s Sovereignty Over Pharaoh & the Exodus
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 94.1 MBWe see God's sovereignty clearly in the Exodus event of the Old Testament, including God's sovereignty over the heart of Pharaoh. You can watch this message here.
Build Your House on the Rock | Matthew 7:24-29
April 24, 2023 15:46 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MBHow are Christians to think about introspection in regard to our salvation? Here are four marks we are building our houses on the rock. Good fruit is growing from your transformed heart Your outward righteousness is matched by inward righteousness You know and are known by Jesus You experience godly grief over your sin, not worldly grief You can watch the message here.
I Never Knew You: Six Marks of a False Convert | Matthew 7:21-23
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSix Marks of False Convert: The Beatitudes do not truly characterize your life You obey God superficially and selectively to please man The gospel is folly to you, not captivating The Lordship of Jesus is a mantra, not a reality Your faith is dead, not living You do not experience joy and anguish regarding how others are walking with Jesus You can watch the message here.
Is God Egotistical?
April 17, 2023 12:28 - 48 minutes - 44 MBGod does everything for the glory of God. God also commands us to praise and glorify Him. Is this egotistical? You can watch the message here.
EASTER: Doubting Thomas and the Risen Jesus | John 20:19-31
April 10, 2023 12:27 - 41 minutes - 76 MBWe have the privilege of seeing the despair, grief, fear, doubt, and unbelief of the disciples come into the peace-and-joy-giving presence of the risen Jesus and His scars. You can watch this message here.
The Upper Room: He Came Not to Be Served | John 13:1-12
April 08, 2023 16:56 - 42 minutes - 78.3 MBYou can watch the message here.
Does God Ordain All That Comes to Pass? | Providence (Week 2)
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBThe teaching team continued introducing the glorious and challenging topic of God's providence this Sunday. You can watch the message here.
Beware of False Prophets (Part 2): Eight More Marks of a False Teacher | Matthew 7:15-20
April 03, 2023 13:21 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBLast Sunday we covered the nine marks of a false teacher. We pick up with point ten this week and cover eight more marks of a false teacher according to Scripture. 10. They fail to truly help people fight their sin 11. They exploit the sheep financially 12. They undermine the authority of Scripture… By rejecting parts of the Bible By tampering with God’s word By claiming God has spoken to them when He has not 13. They preach another gospel (for example: by denying the imputation of Ch...
Reflections on the Nashville Shooting at The Covenant School
March 31, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MBThis is a brief reflection on the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, a Christian elementary school in Nashville this past Monday. These reflections were recorded on Tuesday, March 28th. You can watch the message here.
Beware of False Prophets: Nine Marks of a False Teacher | Matthew 7:15-20
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBHere are Nine Marks of a False Teacher: They disguise themselves as servants of righteousness They reject the narrow way They sound attractive to our flesh They are often popular They often allow idolatry They twist Scripture They often allow sexual immorality They often deny God’s wrath They speak like the world You can watch the message here.
The Doctrine of God’s Providence: An Introduction
March 27, 2023 13:01 - 50 minutes - 92.6 MBMeditating on God's providence involves some of the deepest thinking and applying God's providence involves some of the most all-encompassing application. This doctrine boggles the mind, warms the heart, and applies to all areas of life! [Image originally from here.] You can watch the message here.
What Does the Bible Teach about Conversion, Evangelism, & Discipleship?: What We Believe | Part 2
March 25, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MBThis is the second part of our prospective members' meeting from Saturday, March 18th. You can watch the message here.
Church Membership & Church Discipline: What We Believe | Part 1
March 24, 2023 18:05 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis is from our prospective members' meeting on Saturday, March 18th. You can watch the message here.
J.D. Greear on Black Lives Matter: A Brief Critique
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBYou can watch this video here and the full message here.
The Narrow Way | Matthew 7:13-14
March 21, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 67.9 MBThis is the sermon outline, which Mark borrowed from Voddie Baucham and Don Carson: Two gates Two ways Two crowds Two destinies Here are discussion questions that go with the message: Two Gates: 1) Have someone read Matthew 7:13-14. What are things that will change in a person who is truly born again? 2) Have someone read 2 Corinthians 5:14-17. What are ways Christianity in the South has tended to water-down the new birth? Two Ways: 3) Have someone read Colossians 3:5-11. What makes ...
Last Week on CRT: Responding to Tim Keller, David Platt, & Eric Mason
March 20, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBThis week we wrapped up our cultural series, which began in September of 2022. You can watch this message here.
Final Romans Sunday School! | Romans 16
March 20, 2023 02:08 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBWe had a packed teaching team for the last message in the Romans series! What a tremendous 15 months this series has been.
Disney Plus on Wokeness and Reparations: A Brief Critique
March 17, 2023 14:46 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MBYou can watch this video here and the full message here.
The Golden Rule and Its Counterfeits | Matthew 7:12
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBWhat does the Golden Rule really mean? The Golden Rule does not mean that you treat others according to your own tastes and preferences! The Golden Rule arises from a deep love for God The Golden Rule is not based on how others have treated you in the past The Golden Rule is not based on how others may treat you in the future The Golden Rule is meant to devastate us and lead us to Christ You can watch the message here.
A Critique of Tim Keller & Eric Mason: On Wokeness, White Privilege, & Reparations
March 13, 2023 12:27 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBThe teaching team wants to be clear that they are not critiquing Keller and Mason out of some personal dislike. Both Keller and Mason were pastors that they would have recommended in the past. Keller used to be one of Mark's favorite teachers to listen to and read. However, sadly, the woke worldview has begun to creep into their teaching and we now have serious concerns with some of what these men teach. You can watch the message here.
Jerry Ediger’s Testimony: God’s Faithfulness through 39 Years in a Wheelchair | Part 2
March 10, 2023 17:27 - 1 hour - 113 MBMark had the privilege of interviewing Jerry Ediger for a second time about his life and God's faithfulness. He has had diabetes most of his life and been in a wheelchair since he broke his neck at age 17. Jerry's story is an amazing display of God's providence throughout Jerry's many trials. Listen in and be prepared to laugh and be encouraged! You can watch the message here.
Judge Not! | Matthew 7:1-6
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 73.9 MBMatthew 7:1 may be the most frequently quoted and most widely misunderstood verse in all of Scripture. For that reason it is all the more important that we understand and apply it correctly! In this message we see what Jesus did not mean and what He did mean in this passage. What does it mean to not judge? When is it right to judge? What is the difference between a judgmental attitude and wise, biblical discernment? What does it mean to not cast our pearls before pigs? These are some of the ...
Reparations and Generational Guilt: A Biblical Critique
March 06, 2023 14:21 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBReparations are now being taught by Disney as a kind of indoctrination to for our children. However, far more disturbingly is how popular reparations have become among the Evangelical world, including the Reformed world. In this message we hear from various evangelical leaders and the teaching team offers a critique of this view. You can watch the message here.
Paul’s Ambition to Preach the Gospel to the Gentiles | Romans 15
March 06, 2023 02:41 - 48 minutes - 90.5 MBThe teaching team covers Romans 15 which highlights the relationship between the Jews and the Gentiles.
Are Racial Disparities Due to Discrimination?
March 03, 2023 15:22 - 57 minutes - 107 MBIt is tempting today to argue that all racial disparities in our culture are due to discrimination of one kind or another. But does this bear out with the facts and data? The truth is more complicated than that. Throughout this message, the main point is that disparities are due to a wide range of issues. Even the last five minutes of the message are not meant to blame all disparities on the passing of Medicaid in 1965. These issues are complex, but the main point is to say that CRT is wron...
The Significant Sin of Anxiety | Matthew 6:31-34
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MBScott preached for the first time since October and shared a powerful message about trusting God in the midst of the uncertainties and trials of life. There is much we can learn here! Let us commit to respond to anxiety with God's Word and Spirit. Here is the sermon outline: The significant sin of anxiety There is no reason to worry What are you seeking? Seven ways to fight the sin of anxiety Flood our lives with what fills with faith Live a day at a time Unmask the sin of anxiety F...
The New Religion of Wokeness
February 27, 2023 13:17 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBThe Woke worldview is spreading through institutions in the world including the church. It functions like a new religion in many ways. It is important that Christians are able to identify and reject its false assertions. You can watch the message here.
The Weaker Brother | Romans 14
February 27, 2023 02:19 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBThe teaching team talks about how the strong brothers should show kindness to the weaker brothers.
Ask, Seek, and Knock | Matthew 7:7-11
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBIncluded below are the five sermon points along with discussion questions for further reflection. 1) WE SHOULD NOT ASK FOR AN IDOL How can we tell if we are actually beginning to pray for an idol? (Have someone read James 4:2-4) 2) WE SHOULD ASK HUMBLY How can we grow in praying in humble dependence on God’s fatherly care? (Have someone read Matthew 7:7-11) 3) WE SHOULD ASK FOR MORE OF GOD What can motivate us to pray more earnestly for more of God Himself in our lives and the lives of...
Black Lives Matter: Exposing Its False & Dangerous Narrative
February 20, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBThis week the teaching team builds off of the previous week and continues to expose the false and dangerous narrative that the BLM movement has created using Critical Race Theory as its ideological foundation. BLM promoted the motto "Defund the Police" which led to the tragic consequences of higher crime, including more theft and murder, over the past three years, especially for black and other minority communities in our country. You can watch the message here.
Love Others and Make No Provision for the Flesh | Romans 13:8-14
February 20, 2023 03:33 - 48 minutes - 90 MBThe teaching team discusses the last verses of Romans 13 and how love is the fulfillment of the law.
Do Not Be Anxious | Matthew 6:25-30
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 71.7 MBWorry and anxiety are on the rise in our culture. We worry about all kinds of things and often think there is no way to win the battle. However, Jesus has something better for us than worry. Jesus gives us reasons to trust our Heavenly Father so that worry can be lessened and even destroyed as we learn to walk by faith in His promises. You can watch the message here.
A Biblical Response to Black Lives Matter
February 13, 2023 18:16 - 47 minutes - 88.3 MBMark and Greg discuss the dangers of the BLM organization and also what has been misleading about how the statement itself has been used in our culture. You can watch the message here.
Be Subject to the Governing Authorities | Romans 13:1-7
February 13, 2023 03:30 - 48 minutes - 90.2 MBThe teaching team discusses an important passage regarding how Christians should respond to and submit to governing authorities.
Providence and Paralysis: Jerry Ediger on God’s Faithfulness through 39 Years in a Wheelchair
February 10, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 117 MBJerry Ediger was converted around the age of six, found out he had diabetes when he was ten, and broke his neck playing football when he was seventeen. The Lord's providence has been displayed throughout all of Jerry's life, and especially so during the last 39 years Jerry has had paraplegia. We think you will be greatly encouraged! You can watch the interview here.
The Anxiety Battle | Matthew 6:24-25
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBAnxiety is something that we all struggle with in daily life. Jesus mercifully tells us how to battle it the right way by God's grace. You can watch the message here.
How Critical Race Theory is Controlling the Dictionary and Narrative
February 06, 2023 21:29 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MBThe death of Tyre Nichols by the police in Memphis has been interpreted by many through the lens of CRT. How does this distort reality? And how does Scripture define key terms like righteousness and justice? You can watch the message here.
Let Love Be Genuine | Romans 12:9-21
February 06, 2023 02:49 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBThe teaching team covers this wonderful passage of practical application. We discover more fully what true love looks like in this passage.
Real Racism vs. Critical Race Theory
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.7 MBThe teaching team discusses real racism that existed in our nation's past and still exists today. However, they also show that much that is being called "racism" and "white supremacy" today is in fact not. This is due to parasitic worldview known as the Social Justice Movement, Critical Theory, and the Woke ideology. These false beliefs have, like a parasite, redefined terms so that things are being called racism that in fact are not. You can watch the message here.
Two Visions, Two Treasures, Two Masters | Matthew 6:19-24
January 30, 2023 13:19 - 41 minutes - 77 MBOur eye must be fixed on the right object so that our whole body and life will be flooded with the light of truth. If we treasure heavenly things rather than earthly, and serve God rather than mammon, we will have a good eye and a life flooded with the light of God's truth and goodness. You can watch the message here.
Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind | Romans 12:1-8
January 30, 2023 02:35 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBThe teaching team discusses the beginning of Romans 12. Romans 12-16 is when Paul especially begins to apply all the theology he has covered so far in the letter.
The Doxology: All Things are From Him, through Him and to Him | Romans 11:25-36
January 25, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBThe teaching team covers the difficult phrase "all Israel will be saved" (11:26) and then spends most of the time meditating on the glorious doxology at the end of Romans 11.
Store Up for Yourselves Treasures in Heaven! | Matthew 6:19-21
January 23, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBIntroduction: Structure of 6:1-21 Jesus is not teaching ultimate self-denial Jesus is teaching us to live for true and lasting treasure. You can watch the message here.
Last Week on LGBTQ: What About Polygamy, Revoice, Side B, Sexual Orientation, Sinful Desire, and Practical Application?
January 23, 2023 13:38 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MBThe teaching team tied up a few loose ends regarding the LGBTQ sexual revolution and ended with some practical application in how to fight our sin. You can watch the message here.
All Things For Good: Reflections on God’s Providence Over Liliana’s Life and Legacy
January 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBHere are the questions Scott answers throughout the interview: Could you start by giving us some big takeaways that you want us to walk away with tonight. When did this trial begin with Liliana, and walk us through the opening day in the hospital? You guys got the cancer diagnosis on Friday October 21st, could you walk us through that day? Talk about Michael and how he responded to all of this trial. How has Michael deal with this all of this? How has studying church history helped you ...
WCA Chapel Message: The 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade (1/22/73)
January 20, 2023 17:50 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBIn this message we discuss the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade this weekend (1/22/73). We also discuss three positions some believers can be tempted to take: Pro-life but hesitant to criminalize abortion from concept to birth. Pro-life but sympathetic about voting for pro-choice candidates (including those who are running on codifying Roe into law). Pro-life but don’t feel it’s right to force my religious views on society. What about… Ectopic pregnancy? Rape? The fact that I'm a man? ...
Lead Us Not Into Temptation | Matthew 6:13
January 16, 2023 20:05 - 39 minutes - 74 MBThis message begins with an introduction answering three puzzling questions about Matthew 6:13. Why is the line "for yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen" missing from most translations today? Are we asking to be delivered from "evil" or "the evil one"? What exactly is the meaning of "temptation" in this verse? The Greek word "peirasmos" (tempt/test) can mean at leastthree different things in the New Testament. The heart of the sermon covers the following ques...
The Need and Renewal of Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:10-21
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBHere is the outline for the message: We see our need (v 10, 20) We become new (v 11-17) We seek to persuade (v 11, 18-21) You can watch the message here.
From Lesbian Professor to Pastor’s Wife: Reflections on the Conversion of Rosaria Butterfield (16 mins)
January 09, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBYou can watch the full testimony of Rosaria Butterfield that was shown in Sunday school before the panel spoke here. While we disagree with Rosaria's use of the incorrect pronoun ("she") regarding her biologically male friend who claims to be a woman and the team had a few other disagreements, there is still much to learn about her journey to Christ and how she was so faithfully evangelized by a pastor and his wife. You can watch this brief message here.