North Avenue Church Podcast

Confessional: What are you doing here Elijah? | 1 Kings 19

Dr. Allen McCannon shows us what we can learn from the story of Elijah in the midst of discouragement and depression.

JESUS IN GENESIS: Melchizedek | Genesis 14

Melchizedek is a strange and enigmatic figure only mentioned in three parts of the Bible. What can we learn about Jesus from this mysterious king/priest?

JESUS IN GENESIS: The Downward Spiral | Genesis 4-15

Sin takes little time before it causes a tragic downward spiral in the human race. We trace out some of its effects along with the counteracting promise of God.

JESUS IN GENESIS: The Fall | Genesis 1-3

We take the close examination of the story of the fall and see how it largely revolves around the issue of authority. Who's word do we make our last word?

Romans | Chapter 9 (Unconditional Election)

We started the Romans series back with chapter 9. What a heavy, powerful, and intense chapter on the doctrine of God's unconditional election.

Eat My Flesh & Drink My Blood | John 6:41-59

Today we looked at one of the more perplexing statements that Jesus made in John's gospel. What did He mean by commanding us to eat His flesh and drink His blood?

[One correction from the message: After the Second Vatican Council (that began in 1962 and ended in 1965) Catholics were allowed to partake of both the bread and wine during the Eucharist (the Lord's supper). There was a 600 year period before Vatican II where the laity were only allowed to partake of the bread.]

Confession: Colossians 1:1-9 | Faith that Works & Hope that's Real

Jerry led us in our time of confession about our faith and hope in the Lord.

WCA RETREAT | What was Jesus’s view of the Bible?

Jesus had a Bible during His earthly life. It was what we now call the Old Testament. What was Jesus's view of Scripture during His earthly life? Where can His thoughts challenge and correct us?

This talk was given during Westminster Christian Academy's 2018 Impact retreat.

WCA RETREAT | Why is God so Self-Centered?

God relentlessly asserts in Scripture that He does everything for His own glory. Why is this? How can God be both loving and self-exalting?

This talk was given during Westminster Christian Academy's 2018 Impact retreat.

Election and Evangelism | John 6:35-40

Is the sovereignty of God in salvation a threat to or friend of evangelism?

Confession: Encouraged by God’s Sovereign Grace | 1 Peter 1:1-9

Scott walks us through 1 Peter 1:1-9 showing us how God's electing grace can encourage suffering saints.

Election, Predestination, and the Bible

Although these doctrines can be controversial, they are meant to make us worship.

Saving Faith & the Bread of Life | John 6:22-35

This passage answers the question: What is saving faith?

Jesus as our Servant | Matthew 27

Allen showed us what real godliness looks like and it is contrary to the world in many ways.

The 'I AM' Walks Upon the Sea | John 6:16-21

Jesus comes to us amidst the storms of this age and says, "I AM. Do not be afraid." Then He climbs into the boat to be with us.