North Avenue Church Podcast

Rejecting Religious Hypocricy | Romans 2:17-29

Jerry, Josh Crouse and Grant Crane talk to us about spiritual hypocrisy based out of Romans 2.

Nine Lessons on Being a Light in the Storm | Acts 27

Paul is: 1) Friendly (v 1-3); 2) Trustworthy (v 3); 3) Wise (v 9-13); 4) Storm-tossed (v 14-20); 5) Bold (v 21); 6) Trusting (c 22-26); 7) Active (v 27-44); 8) Exemplary (v 12, 20, 22, 29-30, 42-43); 9) Owned (v 23).

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The Humbling of Proud Nebuchadnezzar | Daniel 4

The Lord graciously and patiently works humility in the life of perhaps the most evil, arrogant and cruel leader of Daniel's day.

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Salvation by Faith and Judgment According to Works | Romans 2:6-16

Jerry, Grant, and Josh Crouse helped us think through a challenging section of Romans 2.

Ten Traits of a Faithful Witness | Acts 26

1. Be respectful (v 2-3, 25)
2. Express what it was like not to believe (v 4-11)
3. Glorify Jesus, not self (v 12-16)
4. Urge faith in Jesus and repentance from sin to all (v 17-22)
5. Present Jesus's life, death, and resurrection as the fulfillment of Scripture (v 22-23)
6. Be ready for rejection and ridicule (v 21, 24-25)
7. Make specific application boldly (v 26-28)
8. Ask good questions (v 8, 27)
9. Plead with and pray for the people you're engaging (v 29)
10. Rely on God's gracious help (v 22)

The outline was adapted from this commentary.

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Fiery Furnace | Daniel 3:8-30

Mark, Scott, Greg and Papa Fred apply the story of Daniel's three friends and the fiery furnace to today's world.

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Don’t Presume on God’s Kindness and Patience | Romans 2:1-5

Jerry, Josh Crouse and Carter Hart help us understand Paul's argument as he turns from the pagan Gentiles to address the religious Jews who also need the gospel.

What is Conversion? | Acts 26:17-23

1. Open your eyes.
2. Turn from darkness to light.
3. Receive forgiveness and a place.

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Nebuchadnezzar and the Danger of False Assurance | Daniel 2:46-3:7

1. Nebuchadnezzar praises Daniel's God and honors Daniel (2:46-49)
2. Nebuchadnezzar later demands that all worship his idol (3:1-7)

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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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