North Avenue Church Podcast

The Bad News of the Gospel: God Gave Them Over | Romans 1:24-32

Jerry, Josh Crouse, and Carter Hart discuss how idolatry and the rejection of general revelation leads to a life of increasing immorality.

The Image of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron and Clay | Daniel 2:24-45

1. Arioch's Pride vs. Daniel's Humility (v 24-30)
2. Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of the Future Interpreted (v 31-45)

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Paul Before Governor Festus | Acts 25

1. God's Providence (v 1-6)
2. Paul's Innocense (v 7-12, 25)
3. The World's Corruption: Both Religious (v 2-3, 7, 24) & Political (v 24:27; 25:9, 20)

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General Revelation in Creation and the Suppression of the Truth | Romans 1:18-23

Jerry, Josh Crouse, and Carter Hart lead us through an important section on general revelation and God's judgment against man's ungodliness.

Paul Before Governor Felix | Acts 24

1. Paul is falsely accused (v. 1-9): We should expect opposition and misrepresentation
2. Paul defends himself (v. 10-21): We should speak the truth boldly
3. Paul Puts Felix in Trial (v. 22-27): We should use unusual settings to speak of Jesus

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream: Seeing the Vanity of the Idols and Wisdom of this World | Daniel 2:1-23

Nebuchadnezzar's Useless Idols vs Daniel's Great God

1. Nebuchadnezzar's insecurity, misery, and rage (v. 1-13)
2. Daniel's prudence, prayer, and praise (v. 14-23)

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How to Live in a Pagan Culture | Daniel 1

1. Man's plans and God's plans (v. 1-2)
2. The government brainwashes the youth (v. 3-7)
3. Daniel resolves not to defile himself (v. 8-16)
4. God blesses Daniel's resolution (v. 17-21)

(We borrowed from Sinclair Ferguson's helpful commentary to outline and structure this message.)

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Trusting the Promises of the God of Providence | Acts 23:11-35

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Not Ashamed of the Gospel | Romans 1:8-17

Jerry, Josh Crouse, and Grant Crane help us walk through Romans 1:8-17 as Paul is introducing the Gospel themes of Romans.

Isaiah’s Vision of God | Isaiah 6

The holiness of God is central to understanding the God of the Bible. Greg leads us through a wonderful text on the God who is "Holy, Holy, Holy!"

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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Mark, Greg, Scott, and Papa Fred discuss God's goodness to us even in the midst of our suffering.

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Romans Week 1 | Romans 1:1-7

Jerry Ediger and Grant Crane help lead us through the first seven verses of Romans 1.

Christ Redeemed Us so that We Could Redeem the Time | Ephesians 5:15-16

As we enter a new year together, let us consider how we can best redeem this time.

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The Fulfillment of Prophecy and the Survival of the Savior | Matthew 2:13-23

1. Jesus is the true son of God and therefore the true Israel
2. Jesus is the deliverer who brings God's people home
3. Jesus is the Messiah who will be rejected by His own people

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Wise Men Still Joyfully Worship Jesus as King | Matthew 2:1-12

Three Responses to the Messiah's Birth:

1. King Herod's hostility.
2. The Pharisees' indifference.
3. The Magis' joy.

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