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This sermon explores the theological significance of the title 'Christ' and the identity of believers as 'Christians' through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism and the Book of Acts. It defines Jesus as the Anointed One who fulfills the threefold office of Prophet, Priest, and King, perfectly revealing God's will, securing salvation through his sacrifice, and governing his people. The text highl...

An exposition of 1 Timothy 3:2-3 continuing a survey of the apostolic qualifications for the eldership. The sermon examines the character traits Paul requires of a bishop — blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, gentle, not quarrelsome, and not covetous — treating each as a bind...

This instructional sermon examines the theological relationship between the church and the state, arguing that while both are institutions ordained by God, they possess distinct spheres of authority. The speaker contends that the state's primary role is to maintain civil order and enforce the second table of the law through natural law, whereas the church is responsible for promoting religion and...

Wisdom to wait upon God 1. Wisdom to wait on God's guarding hand 2. Wisdom to wait on God's governing hand 3. Wisdom to wait on God's guiding hand

This sermon explores the biblical principle of submitting to higher authorities by examining the distinct yet overlapping spheres of government, church, and home. It argues that believers must establish their personal standards and convictions based on Scripture rather than societal norms or fear of man, recognizing that God has ordained specific roles within each institution. The teaching highlig...

The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we entrust ourselves to Him. It's not the thing that's changing us, but the King who is renewing us through...

(1) Israel Watch 10/7/26: The 3rd Anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas Massacre. We remind viewers of the events and of the obvious fact that there is NO genocide in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. (2) The Left Is A CULT: Actress Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymon" and "The Middle") describes being a conservative in Hollywood and having to form a "Friends of Abe" secretive group to meet o...

Panel discussion with Pr. Caleb Phelps, Dr. Mark Herbster, Dr. Kevin Schaal, Dr. Kevin Bauder, Dr. Greg Stiekes, and Dr. Eric Newton based on attendee's submitted questions regarding various topics including church governance, missions, and worship within the Baptist tradition.

This teaching explores the biblical framework for local church order, arguing that decision-making authority resides with the congregation rather than a governing board of elders. It asserts that New Testament churches were competent to select their own servants, hold leaders accountable, and define their doctrinal standards, citing passages from Acts and the Pauline epistles as evidence. The serm...

Remember Him The message centers on God's call to remember His works and His ways so that we may know and trust His righteousness. Using Balaam and Balak in Numbers alongside Micah 6, it shows that although Balak hired Balaam to curse Israel, God would not allow His people to be cursed and instead turned the intended curse into a blessing. The account reminds believers that no enemy can overturn w...

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is founder and CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television (Milwaukee, WI) and VCY.tv. He's authored or co-authored numerous articles and books inclu...

Contentment reduces consumption. Discontent drives it. Scripture does not present contentment as optional. It presents it as essential to stability. "Godliness with contentment is great gain." Gain is not defined by accumulation. It is defined by alignment. The issue is not what a man has. The issue is whether what he has governs him. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step...

What is Christian Nationalism and should we support it?

This sermon examines the first woe in Isaiah 28, addressing the spiritual and moral decay of the Northern Kingdom, specifically their reliance on alcohol and political alliances rather than God. The teaching connects this ancient warning to modern civic responsibility, urging believers to pray for leaders who uphold justice, domestic tranquility, and common defense as outlined in 1 Timothy 2 and t...

Five standards should be true of all Christians. This message explores these cultural benchmarks.

This instructional lesson explores the foundational principles of biblical hermeneutics, emphasizing the necessity of faithful interpretation over subjective application. The speaker distinguishes between exegesis, which draws meaning out of the text, and eisegesis, which forces personal ideas into the text, urging believers to prioritize authorial intent and historical context. By examining speci...

This sermon examines the biblical mandate for the fair treatment of church elders, focusing on their financial support and the proper handling of accusations against them. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5, the message emphasizes that those who labor in preaching and teaching deserve double honor, supported by the principle that a laborer deserves their wages. The discussion extends to the necessity of imp...

The sermon examines the command in Luke 9 for the apostles to proclaim the kingdom of God, distinguishing this spiritual reality from the physical nation of Israel under the Old Covenant. It argues that the New Covenant era is characterized by a spiritual kingdom where believers submit to Christ's lordship rather than seeking to overthrow physical governments or establish a national state. The tea...

In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney begins by recounting the brutal 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer and the recent failed execution of her convicted killer, Christa Pike. From there, he examines capital punishment from a biblical perspective, focusing on the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained role of civil government, and the biblical standard of justice. The message ultimately points beyon...

After Israel's rejection of her true king, the LORD, God responds in mercy. He selects His viceregent from the tribe of Benjamin and reveals him to His prophet, Samuel. God supplies His vice-regent with everything He needs for his task and demonstrates this calling to him before revealing him to the nation. This passage provides us with the coronation of Saul who will rule as king under the govern...

The Lord's Prayer begins in a place that should arrest our attention. Before Christ teaches us to ask for bread, forgiveness, or deliverance, He teaches us how to come and what must come first. We come to God as "Our Father," but only because Christ has brought us near. And when we come, the first request on our lips is not about our comfort, our plans, or our needs. It is, "Hallowed be Your name....

The sermon explores the principle of submission to God-ordained authority as a method for determining the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Drawing primarily from Romans 13, the message argues that believers should set personal boundaries and standards not based on individual preference, but in recognition of positions established by divine order. This principle is applied across various...