Philosophy on SermonAudio

What can a family photo teach us about baptism and the Lord's Supper? A photograph reminds us of people we love. In a similar way, these two ordinances point us to Jesus and what He has done for us. In this kids' message, Pastor Sam uses a family picture to explain why we trust in Jesus to wash away our sins. Baptism and communion help us remember His death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit st...

This lesson examines the moral failure of the crowd and Pilate in condemning Jesus, illustrating how group pressure and pragmatic expediency can override individual conscience and divine law. It argues that there is no neutral position in the face of injustice, asserting that silence or passive compliance with evil constitutes a violation of the command to love one's neighbor. By citing Proverbs,...

The sermon explores the theological significance of Christ as the appointed heir of all things, arguing that this title refers to a specific event in time rather than an eternal state. It emphasizes the necessity of warning believers against distractions and false philosophies that divert attention from the fullness of wisdom found in Christ. By examining the temptation of Jesus and the subsequent...

Dave Jenkins examines three enduring Reformation themes: objective truth, biblical worship, and the authority of Scripture. From John 17:17, John 4:24, and 2 Timothy 3:16–17, he explains why the church must receive truth from God, worship according to His Word, and submit to biblical correction. Christians are called to speak truth in love and demonstrate submission to Scripture through faithful o...

(Theology Thursday) Topics Covered: - What is Reformed Apologetics? - Presuppositional vs. classical apologetics - The authority of Scripture and divine revelation - Faith, reason, evidence, and certainty - The relationship between apologetics and evangelism - The Apostle Paul and Greek philosophy - Reformed theology, covenant theology, and the Creator-creature distinction - Defending the Christia...

Why would the apostle who calls marriage a living picture of Christ and the church also tell some people not to marry? In the final episode of our Christ and culture series, Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 and a claim that rarely makes it into church life: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around. He moves from Paul's logic to the questions it raises about d...

What is globalism? According to Alex: "In short, it's the idea that we should get rid of nations and all merge into a one-world system." On that note, this broadcast looks at people like John Foster Dulles, Alger Hiss, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Richard Haass, and more, as well as organizations like the Bohemian Grove, Skull and Bones, the Illuminati, and the Council on Foreign Relations. These...

Dave Jenkins explains why sola Scriptura remains essential for the church today. Examining religious authority, claims of new revelation, personal experience, and cultural pressure, he shows why every competing voice must be tested by God's Word. This episode also considers pastoral accountability, the differences between revelation and illumination, and faithful Christian decision making. Scriptu...

Ordinary habits. Extraordinary growth. 🌱 You don't become a musician overnight—and growing in faith takes time, too! In this week's kids' message, Pastor Sam shares a lesson from his unsuccessful attempt to learn piano: don't skip the basics. Reading the Bible, hearing it preached, and learning together at home may seem ordinary, but God's Spirit uses God's Word to bring us to Jesus and help us g...

This sermon examines Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens, highlighting the spiritual provocation he felt upon seeing a city saturated with idols and false ideologies. The central message contrasts the self-focused philosophies of the Epicureans and Stoics with the transcendent nature of the Creator God, who is not confined to temples or human imagination. Paul's appeal to the altar to...

This lesson examines the trial and crucifixion of Jesus as a definitive illustration of the dangers of pragmatic and utilitarian ethics. It argues that the actions of the Sanhedrin, Pontius Pilate, King Herod, and the crowd represent a moral system where ends justify means, effectively dissolving God's law in favor of political expediency and group pressure. The teaching contrasts this with the so...

This sermon examines the inevitability of worldly hatred toward believers, rooted in the fact that Christians are chosen out of the world to belong to Jesus. It contrasts the secular worldview, described through Hegelian philosophy as driven by alienation and conflict, with the Gospel's offer of true recognition and peace through humility and faith. The message emphasizes that while persecution is...

Dave Jenkins examines three trends undermining biblical authority: claims of private revelation, experience becoming the interpreter of Scripture, and cultural pressure reshaping biblical teaching. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and other passages, he explains how sola Scriptura helps Christians test spiritual claims and remain faithful to God's Word. This Weekly Watch episode encourages careful d...

This instructional Kids message defines faith and repentance as saving graces that involve resting in Christ alone and turning from sin to God. The teaching uses the account of the rich young man in Mark 10 to illustrate the failure of relying on personal works for salvation, contrasting this with the positive example of Zacchaeus who demonstrated true faith through repentance. The core message em...

Scripture alone is the final infallible authority for Christian faith and life. Dave Jenkins explains the Reformation's doctrine of sola Scriptura and examines the Passion Translation as a case study in biblical authority. Through five biblical passages, Dave explores the difference between faithful translation and interpretive expansion. He also addresses claims of modern revelation, the sufficie...

Theme: Christians must stay focused on Christ, because they are united to Christ. Believers are spiritually circumcised by Christ and buried and raised with Him. Because of this, we should not return to our old ways; the reign of sin has been broken, and we are free to walk in newness of life. This spiritual reality renders old ways, human philosophies, and external rituals obsolete, as Christ alo...

This is a recording from an earlier date when this same material was taught on 4-3-2013. This Sunday School class provides a comparison of several popular counseling philosophies. It groups the more than 250 different forms of psychology and counseling into three main groups and compares and contrasts to Biblical Counseling. The three groups are 1) Depth Psychology founded by Sigmund Freud, 2) Beh...

First, a discussion on some resources for studying the gospel, gospel ministry, and Paul's missionary journeys. Then, there will be a discussion of what happened in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens.