The Cross and the Crown

The truths of God are designed to lead us to God... into the joy of His presence... for the praise of His name. Psalm 43 teaches us how to fight for that joy in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. 

In this episode, we examine the lives of William Cowper, John Newton, Wilberforce, and Richard Johnson. Faith in Christ is the mark of the faithful. But what is faith? What is the fruit of fruit? 

The Sermon on the Mount is considered by many to be the greatest sermon ever preached. It is also one of the most confrontational, encouraging, and thought-provoking. The words of Christ ring out and loud into the hearts and minds of those who hear. 

How does a deeper appreciation for the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ change how live and interact with the world around us? #Blandina

What does it mean when Paul calls the church a pillar and foundation of the truth? 

Christ paid for the offense of sin with His precious blood. As we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ here and now, we are called to put away the sin that so easily entangles. 

How can we weave the character of God into the stream of everyday conversations and life? Why is it important for believers to represent God's character with clarity before the world?

Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His role throughout the Old Testament and New Testament? What does Romans 8 reveal about His person and work? 

In conjunction with the North American Mission Board evangelistic effort by John Meador and David Platt, we will begin a 6-week modified deep dive through "Live This!" We will examine 6 key gospel threads and look at how these have played out across church history. 

As we dive deeper into the overarching themes of Romans 8, we discover a beautiful picture of the Trinity. What is the Trinity and why is it important to us as believers in understanding God? 

What is the ground of our assurance? Can we have confidence before God in Christ? 

Do all things really work together for good? How can we be sure? Why should the truths in 29-30 propel us to worship? 

Psalm 31:7 puts forth a template of where we find rest amidst the trials and troubles of this world. Where shall we set our gaze in these trying times?

What does Scripture say about Heaven and Earth? What misconceptions do many have about Heaven?

What does Scripture mean when it speaks of the glory to be revealed in us? What is the hope that we possess as believers? 

As we zone in on the meaning of Christmas, our tiny theologian walks us through the buildup to the birth of Jesus.

Do not lose the awe and wonder of the Christmas story! How often do we glance over the reality of the birth of Christ in lieu of superficiality and comfort? What does our willingness to soak us this superficiality say of us? Let us examine the story with Biblical eyes and teachable hearts. 

As believers, how should think about suffering? What hope do we as believers amidst life's deepest struggles?

In this short, 2 minute episode, our tiny theologian tackles a very big thought.

In this amazing run of text, we will explore vital truths of what it means to live in the Spirit and how we wage war on sin, not through our strength, but by the power of the Spirit and our intentional fellowship with Christ in His Word. 

For parents and kids! In this new series, Izzie reads Bible stories. Today's episode is brought to you courtesy of the awesome and amazing Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. 

Romans 8:1-11, accompanied by 1 Corinthians 2 and Galatians 5, helps us understand the role and aim of the Holy Spirit at work in the believer. 

In this sermon, preached by Kolby Russell at Antioch Baptist Church, the Kolbster peers deep into Christ's message to the church at Ephesus.

In one of the mot moving sermons of the First Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards delivered this three-part masterpiece inspired by Revelation 5:5-6. In it, given around 1738, Edwards explores the range of Christ's excellencies as both Lion and Lamb. *Keep in mind that some of the words that Edwards uses in 1738 are not used in the same way today. For instance, "meanness" meant "of lowly nature, or...