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Devo 127: A Worthy Goal 27.10.2026 8:00 ↓

The sermon centers on the transformative goal of consistently doing what pleases God the Father, modeled by Jesus' declaration that He does nothing of Himself but only what the Father has taught Him. Drawing from John 8:28–29, it emphasizes four essential practices: surrendering self-will through daily commitment to God's will, seeking divine instruction through consistent engagement with Scriptur...

4 Take and Eat - Mark 14:22-26 26.10.2026 1:05:24 ↓

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse...

26-10-25 Must a Pastor Be Seminary Trained? 25.10.2026 26:01 ↓

Must a Pastor Be Seminary Trained? Faith Debate: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 (11/01/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) In the first episode of this three-show arc we gave an introduction to "Theology Throw Down" and its guests who began to discuss the value of seminary education in pastoral training. In part two the conversation shifts more deeply into the necessity of seminary in pastoral trai...

Devo 125: Does The Way Seem Dark 23.10.2026 10:47 ↓

In the midst of life's uncertainty and darkness, the sermon presents Jesus as the light of the world, offering hope and direction through faith. It emphasizes three spiritual practices for navigating unclear paths: first, praying for just enough light to take the next step, trusting that God will provide further illumination as one walks in obedience; second, seeking sensitivity to the Holy Spirit...

325. How To Run a Faithful Pastoral Search 22.10.2026 26:27 ↓

Reformed churches are facing more pastoral vacancies than at any point in Dr. Paul Ipema's lifetime, and the elders left to fill them are rarely trained for the work. Send a letter of inquiry today, and perhaps one pastor in ten will even consider a call. So how does a search committee avoid both the three-year drift and the six-month mismatch? In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Ipema, who d...

3 A deeper look at Judas—Could You Betray Jesus Too? - Mark 14:10-21 19.10.2026 1:19:09 ↓

Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? Was it really just about 30 pieces of silver—or was something far more dangerous happening in his heart? In this in-depth Bible study of Mark 14:10–16, we explore the betrayal of Jesus Christ, the spiritual danger of loving money, and the remarkable truth that God's sovereign plan was unfolding even through humanity's most wicked actions. Judas was not an outsi...

26-10-18 Value of Higher Education in Ministry 18.10.2026 26:01 ↓

Value of Higher Education in Ministry Faith Debate: Sunday, October 18th, 2026 (10/25/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) This discourse centers around the question, "Must a pastor be seminary trained?" The participants articulate a spectrum of perspectives, acknowledging both the merits and pitfalls associated with formal theological education. The panelists suggest that seminary training can...