North Avenue Church Podcast

The Gospel and Work: How to Honor Jesus with Your Job

You may spend 80,000 hours of your life at work. Does God care about this massive chunk of our lives? Surely He does! How are we to work well for God's glory no matter what job we find ourselves in?

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Let Your ’Yes’ be Yes | Matthew 5:33-37

In this passage Jesus rebukes the elaborate system of oath taking that was devised by the religious leaders of His day in order to avoiding telling the truth. What are ways in which we can be subtly deceptive? How can we become honest in all of our speech and let our 'yes' truly be yes?

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The New Heavens and New Earth | Revelation 21-22

It is wonderful to contemplate what our eternal future holds in the new creation for those who are in Christ!

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All Things Work Together for Good for Those Who Love God | Romans 8:28

Jerry, Scott, Josh, and Grant cover one of the most astonishing promises in all of Scripture.

Prospective Members’ Meeting: Part 2 | What We Teach

The four NAC elders finished discussing the Nine Marks of a Healthy Church and walked through some of the distinctive that they teach.

Prospective Members’ Meeting: Part 1 | Marks of a Healthy Church

The four NAC elders discussed most of the Nine Marks of a Healthy Church in this message along with the Church Covenant.

Hell and the New Creation | Revelation 21:1-8

Hell is often spoken of as the absence of God. However, Scripture teaches that it is not that simple. We also discuss the glories of the New Heavens and New Earth. One important quote from another pastor is, "Heaven is the presence of God with a Mediator. Hell is the presence of God without a Mediator."

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Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage | Matthew 5:31-32

This message brought together themes from the past three weeks and addressed the issues of singleness, dating, engagement, marriage, children, adultery, divorce, and remarriage.

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The Spirit Intercedes for us with Groanings too Deep for Words | Romans 8:26-27

Jerry, Scott, Josh, and Grant discuss the wonderful truth of the Spirit's help and intercession for us in our weakness and ignorance about what to pray for in certain circumstances.

(Thank you to Jesse Griffeth for recording the audio!)

Divorce and Remarriage | Matthew 5:31-32

This outline was adapted from Kevin DeYoung's excellent sermon here. Mark used the PCA's excellent 1992 position paper on divorce and remarriage here as well as this helpful essay by Andrew David Naselli along with other sources.

1. Marriage is intended by God to be a lifelong commitment.
2. Remarriage is permitted, but not required, after the death of a spouse.
3. All divorce happens because of sin, but not all divorce is sinful.
4. Divorce and remarriage are permitted, but not required, for sexual immorality.
5. Divorce and remarriage are permitted when a believing spouse is deserted by an unbelieving spouse.
6. Biblically unlawful divorce followed by remarriage is adultery.
7. Biblically permissible divorce allows for remarriage.
8. Improperly divorced and remarried Christians should stay as they are, but repent and be forgiven of their past sins and make whatever amends are necessary.

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Suffering in Light of Future Glory | Romans 8:16-25

Jerry, Scott, Josh, and Grant help us stand in awe of this truth, "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him."

Final Judgment at the Great White Throne | Revelation 20:11-15

We discuss some practical takeaways for Amillennial theology and then spend most of our time discussing final judgment in Scripture at the Great White Throne. We argue that all of humanity, not just unbelievers, are present at this judgment. One question in particular that is address is: Why is final judgment "according to works" if we are saved by grace?

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WCA Chapel: How do Scripture and Culture Define Love Differently? (28 mins)

How Scripture Defines Love:

1. God is love: All true love is from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
2. Love for people must be rooted in love for God.
3. Love always aims to glorify God.
4. Love delights in obedience to God’s commands.
5. Loving actions must include godly motives.
6. Love doesn’t use people for selfish advantage.
7. Love delights in biblical truth.
8. Love pursues the spiritual and physical wellbeing of others even if it is costly.

[Message given at the Westminster Christian Academy middle and high school chapel on 8/26/22. Photo from an earlier chapel message here.]

The Battle Against Lust | Matthew 5:27-30

Remember...

1. The Goodness of Sex in Marriage
2. The Evil of Sex outside Marriage
3. The Battle against Lust is a Worship War

Don't be deceived about...

1. The Location of Lust
2. The Power of Lust
3. The Consequences of Lust
4. Christ's Sin-Destroying Power over Lust

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You Have Received the Spirit of Adoption | Romans 8:14-17

Jerry, Scott, Josh, and Grant discuss the glorious truth that God is our Father.