In this sermon video, we are looking at Romans 13:1-7. This is a difficult text related to obedience to the state. Here, we will consider the view of both John Calvin and Samuel Rutherford as it relates to obedience to the Emperor. Must we always obey the Emperor/King? Is there any room for civil disobedience to ungodly governments?
In this video, we will look at the basics of Presbyterian polity! Not sure how Presbyterian churches are organized and led? Who is in charge, and who can lead? Here is your simple and easy overview to understand our system!
In this video, we will be considering the doctrine of the Mediatorial Kingship of Christ. Specifically, we will look at church and state issues, as well as how it is that nations (as such) should obey the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you are new to Reformed theology -- or even if you have been around a while -- it's good to have an overview of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Here's a short introduction!
In this sermon from Romans 12:14-21, we look at a text in Paul's letter to Romans that looks very similar to the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ in Matthew 5. Here, we will see Paul's admonition to make sure that we live at peace with all, to the extent that we are able.
In this video, I will show you how to preach a simple sermon, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide!
In this video, we are going to consider some breaking news coming out of the Vatican - a recent statement clarifies that the Virgin Mary is NOT the Co-Mediatrix or the Co-Redemptrix with Jesus Christ. Let's break this down...
In this video, I will offer some constructive feedback on non-denominational churches. Are they good, bad, or indifferent? Let's discuss this with charity and a discerning eye.
In this sermon, we continue our steadfast march through the book of Romans. Here, Paul begins to fire off a series of about 30 ethical imperatives. We will consider Paul's exhortation to love, zeal, and hope.
In this video, I will explain my eschatology or understanding of the end times. My view is called "optimistic amillennialism." Here, I will give a basic introduction and primer to the basic construct of what we believe.
In this video, I will go over the history of the Covenanters, a group of faithful Presbyterians who were brutally killed during the 1680s even as they bore powerful testimony to Christ!
In this video, we are going to take a look at several positive signs that God is moving in our day. There are a few indicators that God might be moving in dynamic ways.
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In this video, we consider our survey of crazy things that churches do that violate the Regulative Principle of worship. Here, we will look at a church that has a Little Mermaid theme!
In this sermon from the book of Romans, we move into the application sections of chapters 12-16. We have now completed the doctrinal sections of Chapters 1-11. Here, Paul exhorts the church to live as "living sacrifices" and to be transformed into more and more Christ-likeness, rather than being conformed to the ideas of the world.
In this video, I will look at Matthew Henry's great book, "A Way to Pray." This book has been a haven of help for me during a very busy and difficult time of my life. This book will teach you how to PRAY the Scriptures back to the Lord.
In this video, I will do a review of the LSB Bible translation. I will consider its strengths, weaknesses, and unique contributions.
In this video, I will share with you the best and the worst that Presbyterian denominations have to offer. Of course, this consists only of 1) my opinions and 2) a little bit of fun.
In this sermon, we cover Romans 11:33-36. This is the peak of the doctrinal section of the book of Romans. We have a doxology of praise here, which shows us four attributes of God's greatness.
Opponents to Calvinism often label it "another Gospel." But is that true? In today's video, we will explore that claim.