Joseph Tate

By the Book | Christ-centered teaching with Dr. Stephen Reynolds

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By the Book is a Bible-centered teaching podcast with Dr. Stephen Reynolds, focused on faithfully handling Scripture and clearly communicating God’s truth. Each episode opens the Bible with care and conviction, offering thoughtful teaching that is grounded in the authority of God’s Word and centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Rather than chasing trends or opinions, this podcast is committed to teaching that is faithful, clear, and rooted in Scripture. Whether it's full sermons, exploring a passage, a doctrine, or a practical question of faith, By the Book exists to help listeners...

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Joseph Tate

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Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 9. David & the Kings are All About Jesus 02.03.2026 37:30

All About Jesus David & the Kings are All About Jesus Luke 1:26-38 The Main Point: David & the Kings are all about Jesus. A Promised Future King (2 Sam 7:1-16) We needed God to send a king. (1 Sam 8:5b) Jesus is the promised king. The Promised Davidic King (Lk 1:26-28; 2 Sam 7:12) Lk 2:4; 2 Tim 2:8; Rom 1:3; 2 Tim 2:8; Rev 22:16 We need a human king. (Rom 5:18-19) The Promised Eternal King...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 8. The Promised Land is All About Jesus 23.02.2026 38:26

All About Jesus The Promised Land is All About Jesus Hebrews 3:7-4:13 The Main Point: The Promised Land is All About Jesus A Warning : Unbelief will not lead us to the Promised Land. (3:7-15) The Israelites missed out on promised rest because of unbelief leading to disobedience. (vv7-11, 16-19; Ps 95:7-11; Num 14:2-4, 10, 26-30) We can miss out on promised rest because of unbelief and disobedience...

Discussion Series | Rooted | 1. What is Lent and why should we care? 18.02.2026 49:45

In this first episode of Rooted, Pastor Steve and I explore the roots and modern practice of Lent, and what it should mean to us all. We’ve created a “Beginner’s Guide to Lent Fasting” resource including simple fast options, weekly rhythms, and reflection questions. If you’ve never observed Lent before, this is designed to help you start small, biblically, and without spiritual performance. View i...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 7. Israel's Failure Is All About Jesus 16.02.2026 42:13

All About Jesus Israel’s Failure is All About Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 The Main Point: Israel’s failure is all about Jesus. An Opportunity for Failure: Temptation in the Wilderness (vv1-2) · WHO : Jesus, the Spirit, the Devil (the tempter) (Jas 1:13) · WHERE : a wilderness · WHEN : 40 days & 40 nights (Num 32:13) · WHAT: Jesus was tempted in the wilderness just as Israel was. · We will face tempta...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 6. The Law Is All About Jesus 11.02.2026 43:48

All About Jesus The Law is All About Jesus Matthew 5:17-20 The Main Point: The Law is all about Jesus. Jesus fulfills the Law. (v17) · We see God’s Law in Jesus. (Ex 19:6; Rom 3:20) Jesus upholds the Law. (v18) · 2 Tim 3:16 · We study God’s Law through Jesus. o Jesus fulfills laws about the priesthood. (Heb 4:14, 16) o Jesus fulfills laws about the sacrificial system. (Heb 10:11-12) o Jesus fulfil...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 5. The Exodus Is All About Jesus 01.02.2026 34:40

All About Jesus The Exodus is All About Jesus 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12 The Main Point: The Exodus is all about Jesus. The Israelites needed a Passover Lamb. · They were slaves in Egypt. (Ex 2:23-25; 11:4-5) · They were going to die. (Rom 6:23; Heb 9:22) · We need a Passover Lamb. o Before Jesus, we’re all slaves to sin. (Jn 8:34) o Without God’s intervention, we will all die in our sin. (Rev 2...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 4. Righteous Faith Is All About Jesus 26.01.2026 38:04

All About Jesus Righteous Faith is All About Jesus Hebrews 11:17-19 The Main Point: Righteous faith is all about Jesus. Background · The Book of Hebrews: Jesus is better! o Heb 1-2 : Jesus is better than every living being, including angels. o Heb 3-10 : Jesus is better than Old Testament Law & priests. o Heb 11-13 : We must have faith in Jesus, alone. · The Story of Abraham: Faith in God! o G...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 3. God's Judgment Is All About Jesus 24.01.2026 38:29

All About Jesus God’s Judgment of Sin is All About Jesus Romans 5:12-21 The Main Point: God’s judgment of sin is all about Jesus. The first Adam brought sin and death into the world. (vv12-14; Rom 1:16-17; 3:23-24; 6:23) · Adam sinned , and he died . (v12-13; Gen 2:17; 3:6, 17-19) · All humans followed Adam in sin and death. (v12-13; Gen 4:1-8; 6:1-6; 11:1-4; Rom 2:14-15; 1 Ki 15:5; Eph 2:1-2) o A...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 2. Creation Is All About Jesus 24.01.2026 40:28

All About Jesus Creation is All About Jesus John 1:1-5 The Main Point: Creation is all about Jesus. · Jesus was present at creation. (vv1-2; Gen 1:1) o Ps 90:2 o Jesus is eternal . (Rev 22:13; Col 1:17a) o Jesus is God . § As our Creator, Jesus is independent from creation. · Jesus was active in creation. (v3; Ps 33:6; Gen 1:2-3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26) o Jesus created all things. (Col 1:16; 1 C...

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 1. The Bible Is All About Jesus 23.01.2026 43:06

All About Jesus The Bible is All About Jesus Luke 24:25-27, 44-49 The Main Point: The Bible is all about Jesus. Jesus teaches two disciples on the way to Emmaus . (vv25-27; Lk 9:51; 18:31-33 Jesus teaches all of his disciples in Jerusalem . (vv44-49) What does he teach them? The Bible is all about Jesus. · All Scripture points to a coming Messiah who will suffer, die, and resurrect for the salvati...