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In this episode, we step into the high-stakes theological and historical battlegrounds of 19th-century American Presbyterianism to confront a quiet piece of historical revisionism. Writing in the shadow of the 1837 Old School–New School split, Princeton's Charles Hodge sought to defend church order in his Constitutional History by painting the First Great Awakening—and particularly the raw, energe...

The sermon centers on the declaration that Jesus Christ is the sole sovereign of the church, drawing a parallel between the historical conviction of the Scottish Covenanters and the theological message of Psalm 72. It highlights the story of Reverend Thomas Hogg, a Covenanter minister imprisoned for his refusal to acknowledge King Charles II as head of the church, to illustrate the cost of confess...

Church History #190 Islam's Gift to Humanity Muh #25, I John 4:1 John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10. The Results of Muhammad's Religion in History Dr. Jim Philips teaches the Life of Muhammad and the history of Religion in this ongoing series from the book The life of Muhammad the Apostle of God by Ibn Ishaq What Every American needs to Know About the Quran PAGES 121-174 the Quran and other sources. If a...

While the Lindsay Clancy case has captured the nation's attention, we want to ask a very specific question: Is "Not Guilty by reason of insanity" a biblical verdict? God's word spends a great amount of time talking about justice and righteousness, so this should matter to us. Are we judged for our intent or for our actions, and does being under great mental strain or pressure free us from guilt un...

Dr. David Brown is Pastor Emeritus of the First Baptist Church in Oak Creek. He has a Master's in Theology and a PhD in History specializing in the history of the English Bible. It is very easy in our society to take what we have for granted. We can go into a dark home and flip a switch and we have light. We need a cool drink of water and turn on the faucet and satisfy our thirst. We go to our tec...

Elder Thom Halls highlights the Scottish Reformer, John Knox's life.

Luke, the faithful and accurate reporter tells Theophilus of Mary's meeting with the angel Gabriel who hails her, "Thou highly favored of the 'most high,' blessed among women." She finds this unsettling for she is a teenager from humble circumstances and limited exposure to spiritual experiences of this nature. This encounter has been often misinterpreted through the history of the church.

Christ has appointed every believer to serve Him, sending ordinary people to faithfully proclaim the Gospel in His authority and dependence upon Him, leaving the results to God.

The sermon examines Exodus 11, focusing on the announcement of the final plague and the impending deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It highlights God's sovereign foreknowledge and the certainty of His promises, contrasting Pharaoh's hardened heart with the favor granted to Moses and the Israelites. The central theological theme is the distinction between judgment and salvation, which is not based...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses to the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea, using the narrative in Acts 17 to illustrate the reality of Christian suffering amidst the spread of the truth. The central message emphasizes that opposition to the faith is not a sign of failure but a privilege granted to believers who share in the sufferings of Christ, as seen in the example of Paul and Sila...

I read in the Bible where Jesus said, in Matt 16:18 I will build my Church My question was OK which one is YOUR CHURCH ? After studying history for a couple years I can honestly say that the Methodist, Catholics, Quackers, & other historians MADE A BAPTIST OUT OF ME.

Text: Acts 7:44-53 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Stephen concludes his sermon by defending himself against the accusation that he rejects the Temple. Much to the contrary, he understands the history and importance of the Temple more than his accusers, because he believes in the prophets who always taught that God is greater than the Temple. And now, as they have rejected Christ, they hav...

This sermon explores the doctrine of God's infinitude, emphasizing that He is unbounded by space, creation, thought, or time. By contrasting the finite nature of heaven and the created order with the eternal nature of the Creator, the message clarifies that God exists outside of temporal constraints, acting within history without being subject to its passage. The theological argument asserts that...

The Polished Arrow, points to the weapon, which was used until 300 years ago. Each human warrior had 3 kinds of arrows in his quiver; good, better and The BEST! That Best arrow was only used for the very most special circumstances. But, Spiritually, God's Best Arrow was The Holy Spirit Which He Sends to Awaken and Sustain His Elect!

The sermon examines the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing on His declaration that it is the appointed hour for the power of darkness to operate. It argues that the actions of the religious leaders and disciples were not merely spontaneous evil but were permitted by God to fulfill the eternal decree of redemption. The text contrasts the futile attempts of human works and religio...

The actions of God in history demand a response from mankind...and more immediately urgent to you, the actions of God in your life demand a response from you. Join Pastor Luke and Island Bible Church this Sunday as we resume our expository sermon series through the epistle to the Hebrews.

Want does Christ have to say to the Church? We don't need surveys, gurus and prognosticators.