North Avenue Church Podcast

Has God Rejected Israel? By No Means! | Romans 9-11

We have seen in Acts an initial surge of acceptance of the gospel among ethnic Jews in Acts 1-7. However, from Acts 13-28 we see the majority of ethnic Israel being hardened to the gospel while the Gentiles flood in. This issue is dealt with extensively by Paul in Romans, esepcially chapters 9-11. Has God completely rejected Israel?

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With Jesus in the School of Faith (Again!) | Matthew 17:14-21

Introduction: A Hidden Glory (17:9)

1. A Pleading Father (17:14-15a)
2. A Perilous Condition (17:15, 18)
3. A Public Failure (17:16)
4. A Prophetic Rebuke (17:17)
5. A Powerful Deliverance (17:18)

Conclusion: A Teachable Moment (17:19-21)

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The End of Titus: Scripture's Trustworthiness and Sufficiency | Titus 3:8-15

Jerry, Papa Fred, and Scott wrap up the book of Titus in a convicting and encouraging panel that points to the sufficiency of scripture, how straying from it destroys the church, and how we can follow God's word and encourage one another.

The Church as New Israel, New Temple, and New Creation in Christ | Acts 2-7

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The Transfiguration | Matthew 17:1-13

The transfiguration is a mysterious scene that is worth meditating on more than we often do! Here are the sermon points.

1. Jesus's glorious transfiguration
2. Moses and Elijah's appearance
3. Peter's two responses

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The Heart of the Gospel | Titus 3:1-7

Jerry, Papa, and Jared dive into Titus 3 where Paul lays out the gospel with great simplicity and power.

The Church as the New Israel and New Temple in Christ | Acts 2-7

If the OT promises concerning a new Israel and new temple are being fulfilled now in the church, there is no need to look for a for a future Millennial fulfillment of Israel amongst only ethnic Jewish believers (apart from Gentiles believers) or a future brick-and-mortar temple, since the new Israel and new temple is being fulfilled in the church in Christ.

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Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me | Matthew 16:21-28

Here are the five points of the message:

1. Jesus declares the necessity of His sacrifice (v 21)
2. Peter rebukes Jesus (v 22)
3. Jesus rebukes Peter (v 23)
4. The demand of discipleship (v 24)
5. Three incentives to pick up our cross and follow Jesus (v 25-27)

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Jews *and Gentiles* are Included in the Restored Israel by Faith in Christ | Acts 1-11 (Overview)

This message (from March, 2021) gives an overview of Acts 1-11 regarding the inclusion of the Gentiles as Gentiles in the renewed Israel (the Church) by faith in Christ alone. It touches on why the ceremonial cleanliness laws served a purpose for ethnic Israel in the Old Testament, but no longer bind Christians today, who are Abraham's true offspring in Christ.

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How Grace Makes us Zealous for Good Works | Titus 2:11-15

Jerry, Scott, Papa Fred, Jared discuss the powerful way that the grace of the gospel actually makes us zealous for good works.

Does Jesus Reign on David's Throne Today or in the Millennium? | Acts 15

Understanding when Jesus sits on David's throne (is it now, at the Father's right hand in heaven, or still awaiting the supposed earthly Millenial reign of Christ from Israel?) is a significant watershed for many regarding Dispensational and Covenantal theologies.

[To remove a potential confusion from the title of this message, it is possible to hold the Amillennial view, which our teaching team favors. This view says that Jesus reigns on David's throne in heaven today, which is itself the heavenly Millennial reign of Revelation 20.]

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Becoming a Godly Father | Men's Breakfast

Jerry, Papa Fred, John VanDeLinde, and Bob McAndrew do a great job encouraging fathers to raise their children in a godly and humble way at our most recent men's breakfast.

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I Will Build My Church: Peter's Confession & Christ's Promise | Matthew 16:13-20

The message has two points:

1. Peter's Confession: "You are the Christ!" (v 13-17)
2. Christ's Promise: "I will build My Church" (v 18-20)

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Instruction for Older/Younger Men and Women | Titus 2:1-10

Jerry, Scott, Papa Fred, and Jared walk through Titus 2 which addresses men and women both young and old instructing us all in how we are to live and treat each other.

How Gentiles are Included in the Restored Israel in Acts 10-15

Perhaps the most important section of Acts regarding the inclusion of the Gentiles in the restored Israel of God is Acts 10-15. In chapters 10-11, we have the first clear example of a Gentile conversion (Cornelius and his family) and then in chapter 15 we read about the Jerusalem Council. In this scene a final decision is made about Gentile inclusion in the renewed people of God.

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