North Avenue Church Podcast

Five Reasons to Reject Fear | Matthew 10:26-42

Have no fear because…

1. The truth will ultimately be revealed to all (v 26-27)
2. Your soul can’t be harmed by man (v 28)
3. Your Father is in control (v 29-31)
4. Jesus will acknowledge you before His Father (v 32-33, 38-39)
5. You represent the King (v 40-42, 25)

Verses 34-37 were covered in the previous message.

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Esther 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.)

God’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 paraphrase Tom Schreiner, in this covenant God assures us that the world will remain until the promise of Genesis 3:15 will be fulfilled.

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I Am Sending You Out as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves | Matthew 10:16-25, 34-37

Introduction: Sheep, Wolves, Serpents, & Doves (v 16)

1. Religious & political opposition and a promise (v 17-20)
2. Familial opposition and a promise (v 21-23, 34-37)
3. Christ-likeness in and through opposition (v 24-25)

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For 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.

Baptism 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 life. The implication is that the baptism of the Spirit is separated by time from conversion and that not all Christians today experience it. Is this what Scripture teaches? What do we do with Acts 8?

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Do 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 reality? Why do we believe tongues and prophecy have ceased in early church history?

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Adam 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.

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The 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 prayer for laborers to be sent (v 38)

II. A motley crew assembled (10:1-4)

• An unnatural power is bestowed (v 1)
• An unlikely group is gathered (v 2-4)

III. An initial mission commenced (10:5-15)

• It focused on the Jews (v 5-6)
• It focused on preaching (v 7)
• It focused on miracles (v 8)
• It was short-term (v 8b-10)
• It had eternal consequences for its hearers (v 11-15)

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Haman 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.

Does 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 through carefully. In this video we argue that the gift of prophecy (and tongues as well, although that is for another video!) ceased in the early church.

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The 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 really a Covenant of Creation with Adam?

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Son 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 Jesus is powerful

II. The Transformation of a Mute, Demon-Oppressed Man (v 32-34)

[Mark got help from Daniel Doriani's commentary on the outline.]

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Esther 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.

Introducing 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 understood today? These are the kinds of questions we plan to address in this series.

[Image from here.]

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