North Avenue Church Podcast

Willful Unbelief vs. Struggling, Genuine Faith | Matthew 16:1-12

In this message we examine two kinds of responses fo Jesus: The willful, hardened unbelief of the religious leaders and the genuine, struggling, growing belief of the disciples.

1. Beware of Willful, Hardened Unbelief (v 1-4)
2. Grow in Genuine Faith (v 5-12)

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The Restoration of Israel *in the Church* in Acts 1-11 (An Overview)

In this message, we step back to try to give an overview of this issue and move slowly through some important points regarding Isaiah's restoration of Israel being fulfilled through Christ in the church in Acts 1-11.

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False Teachers on the Island of Crete | Titus 1:10-16

Papa Fred, Scott, and Jared walk us through Titus chapter 1:10-16 and consider the importance of good doctrine.

Thirteen Lessons from the Feeding of the Four Thousand | Matthew 15:29-39

We learn the following thirteen lessons from watching Jesus care for the crowd of four thousand:

1. He goes into Gentile territory (Decapolis; Mark 7:31)
2. He welcomes and heals the needy (v 28-31a)
3. His actions lead to Gentiles glorifying God (v 31b)
4. He feels compassion (v 32)
5. He tests the disciples (v 33)
6. He shows them their inability (v 33-34)
7. He takes the initiative (v 35-36)
8. He takes the loaves and fish (v 36a)
9. He gives thanks for the little food (v 36b)
10. He involves the disciples (v 36c)
11. He satisfies the hunger of all 4,000 (v 37a, 38)
12. He provides seven baskets leftover (v 37b)
13. He dismisses the people (v 39)

Mark received a lot of help with this outline from Steve Lawson's very helpful message on the parallel account in Mark 8:1-9 with a similar structure here.

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Isaiah's Restoration of Israel *in the Church* in Acts | A Critique of the Dispensational View

This week we respond to the Dispensational view of Acts and argue for the alternative Progressive Covenantal persective.

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Paul's True Son Titus and the Qualifications for Elders | Titus 1:1-9

Jerry, Jared, and Scott walk us through the introduction of Paul's letter to Titus and of Paul's command to appoint Elders.

The Gutsy Faith of a Canaanite Woman | Matthew 15:21-28

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When is the Kingdom Restored to Israel in Acts? | A Critique of the Dispenational View of Acts 1:6-8

Acts 1:6-8 is a key passage in the debate between all forms of Dispensationalism and Progressive Covenantalism and Covenant theology. What are the disciples really asking? And, more importantly, how does Jesus answer their question in verses 7-8?

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What Defiles Us Comes from Within | Matthew 15:10-20

Sermon summary: Blind spiritual guides don't believe their highest authority comes from above or that their deepest defilement comes from within. (And by nature, none of us do.)

Jesus gives several warnings about these blind spiritual guides.

They are blind regarding:

1. Themselves (v 12-14)
2. Authority (v 1-8)
3. Worship (v 7-11)
4. Indwelling sin (15-20)

Mark borrowed numerous ideas for points three and four from Kevin DeYoung here, here, and here.

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Progressive Covenantalism: Understanding Israel and the Church (An Overview)

This is an overview of what Scripure teaches about the relationship of Israel and the Church. It was preached in September of 2020 near the beginning of our Acts series, but since it is relavant to our current Progressive Covenantalism series, we are reposting it now.

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What We Believe About: Evangelism, Discipleship, Elders, God's Sovereignty, & Gender Roles | Prospective Members' Meeting: Part 2

This is the second of two sessions from our most recent prospective members' meeting (3/23/24).

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Nine Marks of a Healthy Church | Prospective Members' Meeting: Part 1

This is the first of two sessions from our most recent prospective members' meeting (3/23/24).

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Resurrection Sunday and Our Living Hope | 1 Peter 1:1-9 [Easter]

Our Living Hope:

1. Where did it come from?
2. Where is it bringing us?
3. How does it affect our lives right now?

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The Final Hours of Jesus' Life: The Cup and the Cross | Mark 14:32-42; 15:15-39 [Good Friday]

Scott had four points to this message:

1. Sorrow
2. Humiliation
3. Alienation
4. Salvation

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Scripture vs Man-Made, Legalistic Tradition: A Question of Authority | Matthew 14:34-15:9

The message had the following two points:

1. Man-Made, Legalistic Tradition
2. God-Breathed, Infallible Scripture

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