North Avenue Church Podcast

Introduction: A Flawed Church Before the Cross | 1 Corinthians 1

Jerry, Scott and Mark helped lead us through the whole first chapter of 1 Corinthians. Paul deals with unity, humility, God's faithfulness, the cross vs. human wisdom and power, God's effectual call and more!

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Introduction: Joyful Sufferers | 1 Peter 1:1-12

Jerry, Greg, and Scott did a great job leading us through the first twelve verses of 1 Peter 1!

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Jacob the Deceiver | Genesis 25-36

Jacob's life is a powerful example of how only God can give us what we need. The approval and blessing you need does not come through manipulating others but through wrestling with the God of grace. Below is an outline of the relevant chapters in Genesis:

25: Birth & Birthright

27: Stolen Blessing

28: Stairway to Heaven

29-31: Exile & Marriage

32: Wrestling with God

33: Return & Reunion

Confession: Holy Lips & Lives | Ephesians 4:17-32

Jerry reminds us of the importance of living holy lives as believers in Jesus.

Abraham | Genesis 12-25

The Kingdom of God: God's people, in God's place, under God's rule, experiencing God's blessing.

Early: 11

12 | 13-14 | 15

17 | 18-21 | 22

Late: 23-25

Creation, Fall, Flood, Babylon | Genesis 1-11

To prepare for Exodus, we are spending four weeks overviewing Genesis. Today we covered the first eleven chapters. So much of the story of the Bible is laid out here in its seed form.

Confessions: Rejoice Always | Philippians 4:4-9

Scott reminds us that the words "rejoice always" are not a suggestion from Paul but a command of the Lord.

Agape and Phileo Love (12 mins)

Mark wanted to dive a little deeper into a technical issue from the sermon today.

Jesus, Peter, and Two Charcoal Fires | John 21:15-25

Over charcoal fire, Jesus asks Peter three times if Peter truly loves Him. What does this remind Peter of (see John 18:18)? Jesus then exhorts Peter to care for His sheep and tells him about the death he will eventually die for God's glory.

This was the last Sunday in our John series!

Confession: I Know That My Redeemer Lives | Job 19

Allen reminds us of the words of Job and also Psalm 42 about our need for God.

Breakfast with Jesus | John 21:1-14

Scott reminds us that Jesus miraculously fills the disciples' nets with fish twice during His ministry with them: once at the beginning and once at the end. What made the last catch so different?

A Model Prayer of Confession and Repentance | Psalm 51

Jerry reminds us of David's powerful prayer after his adultery with Bathsheba.

Doubt, Fear, and the Comforting Scars of Jesus | John 20:19-29

What really happened that earned one disciple the name Doubting Thomas? There may be more that we can relate to in this story than it first may seem.

Confession: Encourage One Another Every Day | Hebrews 3:7-13 |

Scott speaks about the importance of exhorting and encouraging each other daily as members of a local church.

EASTER: The Garden Tomb | John 19:38-20:18

On Easter we looked at: 1) The Burial of Jesus in the Garden Tomb; 2) The Absence of Jesus from the Garden Tomb; and 3) The Return of Jesus to the Garden Tomb.