North Avenue Church Podcast

The Battle with Indwelling Sin | Romans 7:14-25

Jerry, Grant, Josh, and Carter cover the last section of Romans 7 concerning the battle Christians fight throughout their lives with indwelling sin.

Children, Fathers, Employees, Employers | Colossians 3:20-4:1

1. Wives (v 18)
2. Husbands (v 19)
3. Children (v 20)
4. Fathers (v 21)
5. Servants (v 22-25)
6. Masters (4:1)

You can watch the message here.

The Second Beast: Looks Like a Lamb, Speaks Like a Dragon | Revelation 13:1-11

If the first beast in Revelation 13 represents the totalitarian state and ungodly authority structures in this world, then the second beast represents false religion and deceptive ideology. Some modern day examples are considered of this beast who "had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon" (13:11).

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Does Romans 7:14-25 Describe Paul as a Believer or Unbeliever? | Romans 7:14-25

Jerry, Grant, and Josh do a great job covering a very challenging part of Romans.

Blessed are Those Who are Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake | Matthew 5:10

Those who belong to Christ's Kingdom will begin to live out the Beatitudes. As they do, they must expect opposition and persecution. Here are the three points of the message:

1. Why does the world hate real righteousness?
2. How does the world mask its hatred of righteousness?
3. What is our comfort in persecution?

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How Should We Treat One Another? | Colossians 3:12-19

Christianity is personal, but never private. It is meant to be lived within the community of saints in a local church. How are we to treat one another? In these relationships, minor offenses and sins and sure to happen. How can we have the strength and wisdom to respond in a way that honors our Lord?

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The Beast: The Totalitarian State | Revelation 13:1-10

Many professing Christian writers, pastors, and speakers interpret this passage in strange and unlikely ways. What does this text really refer to and how does it impact our lives today?

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Finding TULIP Growing in the Soil of Revelation 13:8-10 (6 mins)

Did you know the infamous theological acronym "TULIP" grows in the soil of Revelation 13:8-10? And it is there to be a tremendous comfort to us in the midst of suffering and persecution.

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Blessed are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9

Peacemaking should mark every genuine Christian. "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all" (Romans 12:18). So what exactly does it mean?

1. What peacemaking doesn't mean.
2. What peacemaking does mean.
3. What prevents relational peacemaking (James 3:13-4:2).

You can watch the message here.

How to Kill Sin Daily | Colossians 3:1-13

1. Raised with Christ (v 1-4)
2. What to Put Off (v 5-11)
3. What to Put On (v 12-13)

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Who is Truly Blessed? | Matthew 5:6-8

Who is truly blessed?

1. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (v 6)
2. Those who are merciful (v 7)
3. Those who are pure in heart (v 8)

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The Woman and the Dragon | Revelation 12

Mark and Greg walked through all of Revelation 12 as it describes Satan's "fall from heaven" at the time of Christ's crucifixion and victory over Satan and his angels. The church age is described as the time of both the persecution and protection of God's people.

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The Purpose of the Law Before and After Conversion | Romans 7:1-12

Josh Crouse led a discussion with Carter and Papa Fred on the purpose of the law both before and after conversion.

What is ”Christian Mysticism” and Why Should We Avoid It? (3.5 mins)

This is a brief excerpt from this past Thursday panel in Colossians 2:16-3:4. For the excerpt video see here, for the full message see here.

Christ vs. Legalism, Mysticism, and Asceticism | Colossians 2:16-3:4

This passage deals with three enemies against the sufficiency of Christ:

1. Legalism (v 16-17)
2. Mysticism (v 18-19)
3. Asceticism (v 20-23)

Then the beginning of chapter three points us to the real way to fight our flesh.

You can watch the message here.