North Avenue Church Podcast

Paul's Powerful Prayer for the Ephesians | Ephesians 3:14-21

This week the teaching team walked through Paul's second prayer in the book of Ephesians. There is much here to fuel our hearts and prayer lives!

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A Critique of Stephen Wolfe & Doug Wilson on Christian Nationalism | Part 1

Doug Wilson said, "If you want to attack Christian Nationalism from now on, and do so seriously, you're going to have to contend with [Stephen] Wolfe's book." That book is The Case for Christian Nationalism. Here we point out some serious problems we have with Wolfe's book.

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Storms, Providence, Purpose, and Hope | A Sermon in Response to Hurricane Helene

Greg preached a sermon responding on Hurricane Helene. He references various passages of Scripture that show God's providence over storms in our lives, but literal and metaphorical, and how He has good purposes for His people in them. 

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The Treasure of the Gospel | Ephesians 3:7-13

Paul writes, "To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ."

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The Place Where Christians Disagree about Christian Nationalism

As we overview seven views of religion and politics, we spend most of our time on postitions four and five, which is where the vast majority of Christian leaders are today. What differentiates these two views and which view appears to be more biblically faithful?

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The Parable of the Wicked Tenants of the Vineyard | Matthew 21:33-46

Main idea: God is patient yet will eventually judge those who bear no fruit and reject His Son.

1. The Failure of Israel (v 33-39)
2. The Judgment on Israel (v 40-42)
3. The Church and its Fruit (v 43-46)

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Seven Views of Religion and Politics

We overview seven views of religion and government. We relied heavily on this helpful article by Andrew David Naselli during this Sunday school.

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Submission to the Authority of Jesus | Matthew 21:23-32

Main idea: We should humble ourselves and gladly submit to the authority of Jesus rather than outwardly claim to obey God while actually being enslaved to what people think.

1. Jesus's authority displayed and questioned (v 23)
2. Jesus's question about John's authority (v 24-27)
3. Jesus's parable about obeying God's authority (v 28-32)

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Paul: A Prisoner of Christ for the Sake of the Gentiles | Ephesians 3:1-6

Paul has given up his freedom and become a literal prisoner of Christ for the sake of making Him known to the Gentiles.

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Christian Nationalism?: The Noahic Covenant and the Purpose of Government

The main idea: The Noahic Covenant is foundational for understanding the role of governments today.

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The Cleansing of the Temple and the Cursing of the Fig Tree | Matthew 21:12-22

Here is Scott's sermon outline:

1. Jesus cleanses the temple (v 12-13)
2. Jesus heals the blind and lame and receives the praise of children (v 14-17)
3. Jesus curses the fig tree (v 18-19)
4. Jesus uses the fig tree to teach the power of believing prayer (v 20-22)

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The Dividing Wall of Hostility Broken Down in Christ | Ephesians 2:14-22

Christians find unity in Christ that transcends all other barriers.

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Palm Sunday: Jesus Publicly Tells the World Who He Is | Matthew 20:29-21:11

Main idea: Jesus publicly tells the world who He is: He is the Davidic, Merciful, Sight-Giving, Divine, Prophesied, Humble, International, Saving, and Soon-Coming King.

1. Jesus is the Davidic King
2. Jesus is the Merciful King
3. Jesus is the Sight-Giving King
4. Jesus is the Divine King
5. Jesus is the Prophesied King
6. Jesus is the Humble King
7. Jesus is the International King
8. Jesus is the Saving King
9. Jesus is the Soon-Coming King

Mark wanted to make clear that he received help with this outline from a commentary.

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Remember What You Have Been Saved *From* | Ephesians 2:8-13

The first command in Ephesians, and the only command in the first three chapters, is for us to remember. We are to remember who we were before Christ saved us so that our joy and gratitude can grow!

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What God Says (and Jesus shows us!) About Authority | WCA Chapel

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, "We ask you, brothers, mto respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, [13] and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves."

Main point: Proper authority is necessary and good. It should be used humbly to serve others and is to be respected and obeyed. 

1. What God says about Authority
2. What God says about Respecting Authority
3. What Jesus Demonstrated about Authority