North Avenue Church Podcast

Sodom and Gomorrah and the Cultural Drift

The teaching team discusses how Sodom and Gomorrah is often wrongly dismissed in the whole conversation regarding homosexuality in the Bible. While it isn't the primary passage to turn to, it is certainly still relevant to the discussion. They also discuss how our culture is drifting rapidly on this issue. Children are being deliberately targeted and even some leading professing Christian voices are leaning the wrong way on these important issues.

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A Remnant Chosen by Grace | Romans 11:1-6

The teaching team look at the opening verses of Romans 11 and see where Paul goes in his discussion of God's faithfulness to Israel in Romans 9-11.

The Most Important Passage on Homosexuality in the Bible | Romans 1:26-27

It is certainly true that Romans 1:26-27 is the most important passage in all of Scripture on the topic of homosexuality. The Apostle Paul, writing under the inspiration of God's Spirit, addresses in no uncertain terms all same-sex sexual activity. Let us have ears to hear what is written.

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What Happens After We Die? Death, the Intermediate State, and Resurrection | 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Paul does not lose heart despite his many afflictions. He explains that this is possible if we will fix our eyes on what is unseen. He then goes on to explain that all suffering is for the believer's good, that at death we are with the Lord which is far better than life here, and that ultimately we will be resurrected with an eternal body that cannot break down. In light of all this, we should be of good courage!

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Everyone who Calls on the Name of the Lord will be Saved | Romans 9:32-10:17

The teaching team covered a good portion of Romans 10 today focusing on the greatness of our salvation and the urgency of missions.

Homosexuality in Leviticus, 1 Timothy, and 1 Corinthians

It is sometimes overlooked that Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, reaffirms the teaching of Leviticus against homosexual practice. Yet there is still hope, cleansing, and the power to change offered as well (see 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)!

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So We Do Not Lose Heart | 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Paul faced much weakness and suffering in his life and ministry. Yet Paul saw these as occasions to show off God's power. It is this balance of our weakness as clay pots and God's resurrection power that fuels the Christian life. Instead of being discouraged by being weak we should find encouragement in God's strength.

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Reflections on Liliana McAndrew’s Impact on Others | Romans Sunday School

We were all greatly impacted by Liliana's funeral on Saturday (12/3). During Sunday school the class took time to reflect on her impact on us all. May we all learn and be changed by the Lord's great work in her life.

Jesus Wept | John 11:28-46

In this passage we watch Jesus, the resurrection life incarnate, come face-to-face with death. We see the true humanity and true divinity of Christ on full display. There is much comfort for us in both truths.

The message has three points:

1. Jesus' Anger (v. 28-34)
2. Jesus' Tears (v. 35-37)
3. Jesus' Purpose (v. 38-46)

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Paul Addresses a Common Objection to God’s Sovereignty in Salvation | Romans 9:19-23

The teaching team covers one of the major objections to God's sovereignty over salvation and judgment.

Jesus on the Way to Lazarus | John 11:7-27

We learn some valuable lessons as Jesus begins to make His way toward Lazarus and his sisters. The message had three points:

1. Jesus' Determination
2. Death's Transformation
3. Jesus' Revelation

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LGBTQ WEEK 1: A Biblical Response to Homosexuality

You may hear people say, "The Bible rarely addresses homosexuality. So why spend so much time teaching on it?" "Jesus never mentioned homosexuality, so it must not have been a major concern of His." "With violence against the LGBTQ community (seen in the Colorado Springs shooting early this Sunday morning) why aren't you spending more time addressing that expression of evil?"

How are we to respond to these kinds of questions and objections?

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Mary, Martha, and Lazarus | John 11:1-6

We are taking a brief break from the Matthew series to spend about three weeks walking through the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11. The message had three points:

1. Introducing Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
2. Taking our troubles to Jesus
3. Jesus' puzzling and purposeful response

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Transgenderism: A Biblical Response | Week 3

What are we to think individuals tragically born intersex? Does this validate transgender thinking? What did Jesus say that would shed light on this issue in Matthew 19? Where did this worldview come from historically? Carl Trueman's shorter work on this subject is here and the longer work here. Also the video the teaching team showed in Sunday school is here.

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Our Daily Debts | Matthew 6:12, 14-15

The message had two main points:

1. We must pray for daily forgiveness
2. We must forgive as God has forgiven us

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