North Avenue Church Podcast

Why the Empty Tomb Matters: An Apologetic Defense of the Resurrection | Matthew 27:57-28:15

In light of Easter, here is a fresh extended meditation on why the empty tomb matters. — Did you know *only* Matthew mentions the guards at the tomb? — And do you know *why* he spends 11 verses telling us about them? It matters!

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Introducing the Thessalonian Church | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Jerry, Scott, and John started us off on the first week in this new series on 1 Thessalonians.

Recognizing and Welcoming the King | Luke 19:28-40 [Palm Sunday]

Here are the four main points of the message:

1. Unexpected sources recognize the king (18:35-19:10)
2. In this parable, different responses to the King (19:11-27)
3. An exuberant welcome for the King (19:28-40)

4. Some surprising announcements from the King (19:41-48)

The crowd has three false expectations:

1. They expect Rome’s overthrow
2. They expect the immediately re-establishment of Jerusalem as the primary city on earth
3. They expect the rule of the Messiah from Jerusalem over all nations

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Q&A with Dr. Steve Wellum: The Trinity, Classical Theism, Israel, the Chuch, & Christian Zionism

Mark and Greg had the privilege of getting to ask Dr. Wellum some questions. They begin with issues related to the Trinity and Classical Theism. They also asked about the role of national Israel today.

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Renewing Our Confidence in the LORD and the Lamb | Revelation 4-5

Dr. Wellum gavea us a wonderful overview of Revelation 4-5. In chapter four, he shows us God's heavenly throne, surrounded by glory and angels. Then, in chapter 5, he shows us our hopelessness apart from Christ — the Lion and the Lamb — and the glory of our salvation in Him.

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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus from *the Confessional Standards* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 4)

We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference.

This message is about knowing Jesus as from the confessions of the early church, with a special emphasis on Nicea (AD 381) and Chalcedon (AD 451).

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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus as *the Incarnate Son* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 3)

We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference.

This message is about knowing Jesus as the incarnate Son. We are focusing on His true humanity.

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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus as *God the Son* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 2)

We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference.

This message is about knowing Jesus as God the Son. We are focusing on His deity.

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Dr. Steve Wellum | Knowing Jesus from *the Bible's Storyline* (God the Son Incarnate: Session 1)

We had the privilege of having Dr. Steve Wellum speak on the theme of God the Son Incarnate for our 2026 NAC Bible Conference.

This message seeks to put Jesus within the context of the entire Bible's storyline, especially focusing on the Old Testament background.

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Doctrinal Distinctives of North Avenue Church | Prospective Member Meeting | Week 3

What are the theological distinctives of our church?

• Baptist theology
• Reformed theology
• Cessationism
• Progressive Covenantalism
• Complementarianism
• God's glory and our joy
• Confessionalism

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The Ending of Jude: Three Kinds of Strugglers and a Wonderful Doxology | Jude 22-25

In this final week in Jude, Jerry, Scott, and Mark look at three kinds of people who are struggling with and giving into the false teachers and how to help rescue them. Then we end with the famous and wonderful doxology: "Now to Him who is able to keep you..."

A Covenant of Obedience | Nehemiah 9:38-10:31

What do a list of obscure names signed to a covenant from 2,400 years ago in Jerusalem have to do with us today? Actually, quite a bit!

Here are the three main points:

1. Why Covenants Matter
2. Covenant Separation & Devotion
3. Three Covenant Applications: (1) Marriage; (2) Sabbath; (3) Sabbath years

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Build Yourselves Up in Your Most Holy Faith | Jude 17-21

Jerry, Scott, and Zach cover the warnings and commands of verses 17-21.

Sin, Discipline, and a Humbled People | Nehemiah 9:22-37

Here is the outline for the message:

1. The Land (v 22-25)
2. God's Discipline (v 26-31)
3. A Humbled People (v 32-37)

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Enoch's Prophesy | Jude 14-16 (Week 5)

Jerry, Scott, and Zach continue our journey through the too often neglected letter of Jude.