Heritage Baptist Church
Heritage Baptist Church
Welcome to the podcast of Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. This podcast includes teaching from our senior pastor, Dr. Nathan Smith.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Genesis 01.07.2024 39:14
In this teaching, Pastor Nathan shares many of the images of Jesus in the Old Testament, specifically through the lens of #Genesis. This insightful exploration delves into the theological foundations laid by the #creation narrative, the anthropological significance of mankind made in God's image, and the devastating impact of the fall. Discover the seeds of hope planted in the early chapters o...
Anxiety to Security // Luke 24:13-35 25.06.2024 38:10
The Road to Emmaus narrative from Luke 24 serves as a poignant example of how anxieties and uncertainties can obscure our spiritual vision, preventing us from seeing Jesus at work in our lives. The disciples' inability to recognize Jesus walking with them mirrors our own occasional spiritual blindness. However, Jesus's approach to dispel their doubts—through the clarity of Scripture and th...
Why is Temptation so Tempting? // James 1:12-15 17.06.2024 41:35
Temptation is a reality in this fallen world, but at what point does a temptation become sin? Where does temptation come from and how are we do deal with it when it comes. In this teaching, Pastor Jeff walks through the pathway of #sin seen in James 1 in order to best understand how to respond to to #temptation.
Defining Love in Marriage // Eph 5 10.06.2024 43:35
Marriage is not a trivial thing, but rather a holy image of Jesus and his bride, the church. Therefore, marriage should be understood in light of this imagery and the love that Jesus has for us. In this teaching, Pastor Mike looks at the eternality of love and it's impact on the marital union in order to deconstruct the world's view for what is far more profound and glorious. #marriage #re...
Defining Love // 1 Cor 13 03.06.2024 37:14
Love is often misunderstood in terms of personal feelings or happiness, yet Christ-like love is far more profound and difficult. In this teaching, Pastor Mike looks at 1 Corinthians 13 in order to define Christ-like love and it's power in the church. True love is not simple or easy, but it is life changing. #love #scripture #marriage #family
Beware of Concessions // Judges 27.05.2024 48:18
The book of judges stands as a stark reminder of man depravity and God's patience. In this teaching, Pastor Kent walks through the cycle of sin in the book in order that we may heed a warning against small concessions that lead to major sin.
The Bible shapes our life // 2 Tim 3:15-4:2 20.05.2024 40:07
The end of 2 Timothy includes the final words of Paul who points Timothy to the importance of the Word of God and the reality of suffering for Christ. In this teaching Pastor Nathan finishes up our series on the pastoral epistles with a call to be people of the scriptures.
Is the Bible Consistent? // 2 Tim 3:15-4:2 13.05.2024 42:44
Watch as Pastor Nathan looks at further evidences pointing to the trustworthiness of the Bible. In this teaching he looks at the historical manuscripts and the confidence we can have in our current copies of the Bible.
Can the Bible be Trusted? // 2 Tim 3:15-17 06.05.2024 43:07
How do we know that the #bible is true? Are there any evidences outside the Bible that demonstrate it's veracity? How does the Bible describe itself and what #authority does it claim to hold? This is the first of Pastor Nathan's 3 part #teaching on the Bible. In this teaching, Nathan looks at the some key reasons we can place out trust in the Word of God.
Grasping the Glory of Gods Word // Psalm 19 29.04.2024 36:05
In Psalm 19, David is moved by two distict creations that point to the glory and power of God. The first is the natural world, but the greater is the Word of God. In this teaching, Pastor Mike walks through this well known Psalm so that we may grow in our understanding of and affection for the Word. #bible #jesus #gospel #scripture #psalms
The Weapon of our Warfare // 2 Tim 3:10-17 22.04.2024 40:46
The Word of God is the foundation of our faith the means for understanding life and the world around us. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan looks at the importance of the Word in living for Christ.
Defining Sin in the Last Days // 2 Tim 3:1-9 15.04.2024 41:46
2 Timothy 3 begins with a list of vices that characterize people in the last days. What are the last days and why is it importaqnt to define what sin is in our world today? Pastor Nathan unpacks the first part of chapter 3 with an examination of ourselves as well as an examination of false teachers and those far from God.
Union & Communion with Christ // 2 Tim 2:14-24 08.04.2024 38:37
Throughout the Bible we see that we are secured in salvation by grace through faith in the person and work of Christ - yet so many struggle to feel close to Christ. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan unpacks the difference between our union with Jesus and our communion with him. What is the difference and how does this relate to the instructions given to Timothy? #bible #jesus #church #christianity #...
In Christ: United in His Life 02.04.2024 35:40
The Bible speaks of those who trust in Jesus as being "in Christ" but what does this mean? In this two-part teaching, Pastor Nathan unpacks theprofound and life-changing truth about a believers union with Jesus. In this second part, Nathan looks at dozens of scriptures to see how we are united in the resurrection of Jesus.
In Christ: United in His Death 02.04.2024 38:53
The Bible speaks of those who trust in Jesus as being "in Christ" but what does this mean? In this two-part teaching, Pastor Nathan unpacks theprofound and life-changing truth about a believers union with Jesus. In this first part, Nathan looks at the death of Christ and how followers of Christ share in the death of Jesus on the cross.
Illustrations of the Christian Life // 2 Tim 2:1-7 18.03.2024 43:27
In 2 Timothy, Paul described the Christian life as a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer. What do these images have to do with following Christ? In this teaching, Pastor Nathan considers each of the these and challenges all believers to count the cost of following Jesus.
Jesus has ultimate authority // Mark 4-5 11.03.2024 38:59
In Matthew 28 Jesus says that "all authority...has been given to me" - but what does that look like? In this teaching, Pastor Nathan looks at the authority Jesus has over the seen, the unseen, and our redemption as he walks through the story of Jesus in the storm and his interaction with the demon posssessed man.
Why do you go to church? // Hebrews 10:19-25 04.03.2024 44:02
Have you every thought about why you attend church? Is church attendance a means of gaining God's favor, an experience for us as individuals, or is it something far more beautiful and profound. In this teaching, Dr. David Croteau from Columbia International University looks at the admonitions of Hebrews chapter 10 so that we better understand God's desire for the people of God.
A Community Shaped by the Gospel // Rom 12 26.02.2024 34:55
The church is made up of people who have been redeemed by Christ, yet so often we find division and bitterness among them. Why do we fight against one another and how does the Gospel transform the way we approach our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this message, Pastor Mike looks to Romans 12 to help us understand how we allow the Gospel to influence our church communities. #jesus #bible #churc...
Critical countercultural instructions for the serious Christ follower // 2 Tim 1:8-12 19.02.2024 40:17
To live in obedience to Jesus is to live in a countercultural way. To follow Jesus is to follow the way of suffering and rejection, yet many who claim Christ are confused by this idea. How can we live unashamed lives, grounded in the truth of Jesus Christ?
When the church goes off course // 1 Corinthians 12.02.2024 34:34
Dr. Gnanakan provides a look at the church of Corinth and the elements that caused this early church mover way off course.
Enduring the Christian Life // 2 Tim 1:1-7 05.02.2024 38:56
In this introduction to the book of 2 Timothy, Pastor Nathan looks at the themes of Paul's letter to a discouraged and exhausted elder.
Him we Proclaim // Colossians 1 29.01.2024 38:16
The book of Colossians was written to a people wrestling with fear over evil spirits and human philosophies. Into this fear, Paul reminds believers of the completed work of Christ and their transference from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.
We show our identity by our conduct // Titus 3 22.01.2024 39:21
How does being redeemed by Jesus change our lives? What is our guiding truth and instruction for dealing with governing authorities, relationships, and other issues in life? In Titus 3, the Apostle Paul provides crucial instructions for those who follow Christ. This is especially challenging in a world that celebrates rebellion and revolution. What role, if any, do our rights play in the living a...
A healthy church teaches and adorns sounds doctrine // Titus 2 15.01.2024 44:52
Do you beautify the gospel with your life or do you make the gospel of Christ unappealing to those around you? In this teaching, Pastor Nathan looks at Paul's description of the gospel in Titus 2 and how it's impact transforms the lives of those submitted to it.
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