Lectures & Sermons

Inspired by 1 Chronicles 12:32, Rev. Steven R. Martins calls men of the church to be like the Men of Issachar—men marked not merely by strength, but by wisdom, who understood the times and knew what God’s people ought to do. He argues that such discernment is urgently needed today through the recovery of a distinctly biblical worldview, one that sees all of life under the Lordship of Christ and eq...

Pastor Doug Wilson presses home the need for applied biblical truth to everyday life. For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of this resource is prohibited by any means or process without our prior, express, and written authorization. Any form of unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the provisions of internat...

Conference speakers at the Niagara 2025 Conference answer audience questions on "Christ & Government." For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of this resource is prohibited by any means or process without our prior, express, and written authorization. Any form of unauthorized use will be prosecuted u...

Dr. Scott Masson helps us understand the beleaguered anthropology of our age and how it's led to our apostate moment, and provides an answer in the Person and work of Christ. For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of this resource is prohibited by any means or process without our prior, express, and written a...

Dr. Michael Wagner lectures on how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ushered in a legal revolution in Canada that deliberately undermined Canada's explicit Christian heritage. For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of this resource is prohibited by any means or process without our prior, express, an...

Founding Director of the Cántaro Institute, Rev. Steven R. Martins, delivers a stirring message on the Church's role as an ambassador of Christ's Kingdom. Slides: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/spaces/urn%3Aaaid%3Asc%3AVA6C2%3A95d6977c-e655-4f67-ae5f-bad184c14ab4 For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org. The total or partial reproduction of...

Pastor Doug Wilson argues that the Gospel-centred movement had too small a circumference. Christ is the centre of all things! For more information about the Cántaro Institute, visit https://www.cantaroinstitute.org.  Follow the Cántaro Institute X: http://twitter.com/cantaroinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantaroinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CantaroInstitute/ YouTube: ⁨@c...

In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely a cultural or artistic option, but a fun...

In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created , Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and participating in God’s redemptive work. Building o...

The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The conversation delves into topics such as...

The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five biblical criteria for divine scripture—divine ins...

In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be divorced from the person and work of Jesus Christ....

In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teach Conference 2025, our victory is assured beca...

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on wor...

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram...

Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recovery of the gospel. Dr. Van Raalte skillfully connec...

In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Reformation, we uncover how it served as both a crit...

This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin before God), and repentance (a change of heart and...

The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fuente, a covert preacher of biblical truth, and Casi...

Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux , explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux , explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mystifying glory, and the judgment awaiting the...

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.