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Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 4:1-4.  Please listen as we explore the text.

The Doctrines of Grace Series Join Phil Sessa and I as we discuss the "U" in TULIP or Unconditional Election. Does God choose us because there is something good in us that He sees and likes, or does He choose us because of foreknows we have faith?  The answers to these questions will hep you understand what election is and why it is vital to the Christian.

Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 3:6-10.  Please listen as we explore the text.

The Doctrines of Grace Series Join Phil Sessa and I as we discuss the "U" in TULIP or Unconditional Election. Does God choose us because there is something good in us that He sees and likes, or does He choose us because of foreknows we have faith?  The answers to these questions will hep you understand what election is and why it is vital to the Christian.

Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 3:1-5.  Please listen as we explore the text.

  Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 1:17 through 2:9.  Please listen as we explore the text.

Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 1:10-16.  Listen as we explore the text.

Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". This week we'll cover Jonah 1:4-9.  Listen as we explore the text.

Listen as we go through the book of Jonah expositionally. The book of Jonah is one of the most important prophetic books written as he is the first prophet sent to a gentile nation. He is also specifically mentioned by Jesus when he references the "sign of Jonah". Listen as we explore the text.

The story of Jonah is often taught to children in Sunday school, but rarely is it taught to adults.   The lessons in Jonah are deep and profound.  Please join me as we go through an introduction to this important book. In this lesson, we'll be going over the context of what is happening historically and who the Assyrians/Ninevites are.

The story of Jonah is often taught to children in Sunday school, but rarely is it taught to adults.   The lessons in Jonah are deep and profound.  Please join me as we go through an introduction to this important book.

The story of Jonah is often taught to children in Sunday school, but rarely is it taught to adults.  The lessons in Jonah are deep and profound.  Please join me as we go through the first seven verses of Jonah and attempt to plum it's depths.

It is very important to have a biblical view of suffering and understand why suffering happens otherwise we can fall prey to our fleshly desires and what the culture teaches about suffering.  It may surprise you that suffering is biblical and normal for the Christian following Christ in a sinful world. Join me as I go through 1 Peter 4:12-19 and explain the biblical view of suffering.

Most people think that evil and suffering are a problem for the Christian.  However, evil and suffering are contained within the Christian worldview and actually become explainable based on the existence of God.  Rather than disprove God, they point us to Him. Please listen to see how evil and suffering fit in a Christian worldview and how that differs from atheism. This is part two of t...

Most people think that evil and suffering are a problem for the Christian.  However, evil and suffering are contained within the Christian worldview and actually become explainable based on the existence of God.  Rather than disprove God, they point us to Him. Please listen to see how evil and suffering fit in a Christian worldview and how that differs from atheism. This is part one of t...

The resurrection is the most vital element of the gospel in that it proves that Jesus overcame death and conquered the grave.   In this presentation, I go over four (actually five) lines of evidence that prove that the resurrection actually happened.   Remember, if Christ was found dead, Christianity would be found dead.  Pauls says if the resurrection did not take place we are of a...

Total depravity is a key doctrine of Reformed Theology.  If you get this one wrong, you will get the rest of the bible wrong.  Join me as I discuss this important doctrine with Ryan Galan. Here are the scriptures mentioned in the podcast: The Bible informs us that men are not only finite, but are now also sinners, who: by nature cannot bring forth good fruit (Matt. 7:18, Lk 6:43) by natu...

Total depravity is a key doctrine of Reformed Theology.  If you get this one wrong, you will get the rest of the bible wrong.  Join me as I discuss this important doctrine with Ryan Galan. Here are the scriptures mentioned in the podcast: The Bible informs us that men are not only finite, but are now also sinners, who: by nature cannot bring forth good fruit (Matt. 7:18, Lk 6:43) by natu...

Fruit of the Spirit  Today we’ll continue through our series on the Holy Spirit with and emphasis on tongues and when they ceased.  Pastor Rich Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist church in Coram, NY has been a pastor for over 20 years and will give us the reformed perspective on this doctrine while also clearing up much of the confusion and false teaching that pervades the church today. Thi...

Sola scriptura is one of the most vital doctrines to the life of the church.  Please join me as I discuss this important doctrine with Josh Sommer of the Baptist Reformation. You can find Josh's material here: Website:   www.reformbaptist.com   Podcast:  The Baptist Reformation on Buzzsprout.  http://www.buzzsprout.com/180770  iTunes:   https://itunes.apple....

Sola scriptura is one of the most vital doctrines to the life of the church.  Please join me as I discuss this important doctrine with Josh Sommer of the Baptist Reformation. You can find Josh's material here: Website:   www.reformbaptist.com   Podcast:  The Baptist Reformation on Buzzsprout.  http://www.buzzsprout.com/180770  iTunes:   https://itunes.apple....

Tongues have ceased.  Today we’ll continue through our series on the Holy Spirit with and emphasis on tongues and when they ceased.  Pastor Rich Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist church in Coram, NY has been a pastor for over 20 years and will give us the reformed perspective on this doctrine while also clearing up much of the confusion and false teaching that pervades the church today. Th...

Tongues and Prophecy - what are they?  Today we’ll continue through our series on the Holy Spirit with and emphasis on what tongues and prophecy is . Pastor Rich Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist church in Coram, NY has been a pastor for over 20 years and will give us the reformed perspective on this doctrine while also clearing up much of the confusion and false teaching that pervades the chur...

Psalm 2: Today I’m putting up a recent sermon I did on Psalm 2. This psalm is a coronation psalm written by David with enormous significance for us as it points to the coronation of Jesus as King.  And in this psalm, we will hear the voice of the Triune God speak with great power to both believer and unbelievers as to His kingship and the fate of those who rage against Him. www. ReformedRooki...

Spiritual gifts are a hot topic in charismatic circles. Today we’ll continue through our series on the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rich Jensen of Hope Reformed Baptist church in Coram, NY has been a pastor for over 20 years and will give us the reformed perspective on this doctrine while also clearing up much of the confusion and false teaching that pervades the church today. This series will go over who...