Kootenai Church Special Sermons

Both the younger son (the rebellious prodigal) and the older son (the religious prodigal) are more alike than they are different: They are both opposed to receiving the free goodness and grace of the Father. They are essentially anti-grace prodigals. And so, we must remember not to resist or replace God's grace. An exposition of Luke 15. ★ Support this podcast ★

Imitating God's love and walking in love as Christians. This text emphasizes the importance of demonstrating a love that is distinct from worldly love and imitating God's unconditional and unselfish love. As believers we should emulate God's love by being kind, forgiving, and loving towards one another, highlighting the need to love even those who may be difficult or uncomfortable to love. An expo...

The distinction between the baptism of the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a unique event associated with the birth of the church, characterized by the filling of the Holy Spirit and the speaking of tongues, and it is not a normative experience for present-day believers–the gift of speaking in tongues ceased after the apostolic era. ★ Support th...

The single truth that will most effectively fix your heart, mind, and affections upon Heaven, our eternal home and reward, is the truth of our future bodily resurrection. Reminding us that our citizenship is in Heaven, Paul describes our eventual transformation at the Resurrection by which we will be made fit for our Heavenly Home. An exposition of Philippians 3:20-21. ★ Support this podcast ★

One week before Passover Jesus and His disciples emerged from seclusion and He publicly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Why did Jesus come to Jerusalem at that time of year and why was it necessary for Him to come in such a public way?  We will explore these questions and more in our study of the Triumphal Entry on that Palm Sunday 2,000 years ago. An exposition of Matthew 21:1-11;14-17. ★ Suppor...

Paul wrote the church in Colossae to strengthen it against false teachers trying to impose legalistic dietary and religious rules. Using a hymn in two stanzas Paul reminds them of their sufficiency in Christ who is the sovereign Lord of creation, the church, and their salvation. An exposition of Colossians 1:15-20.  ★ Support this podcast ★

This message focuses on four expressions of God's sovereignty over His church so that we will be reminded that it belongs to Him and not us. God's sovereignty is expressed in the fact that He formed the Church according to His plan, He fills the Church according to His pleasure, He fashions the Church according to His prerogative, and He focuses the Church according to His priorities. ★ Support th...

Christian hospitality has fallen from prominence by the mistaken assumption that it is a spiritual gift. But when we examine the Scriptures we find that hospitality is not a gift but a duty through which we express our love for the brethren. ★ Support this podcast ★

When a large rock is thrown into a pond, the ripple effects can be both dramatic and extensive.  When we understand that “all Scripture is God-breathed” (the sole infallible rule of faith for the people of God) the implications are likewise massive and far-reaching. An exposition of 2 Timothy 3:10-17. ★ Support this podcast ★

We will get a grip on what the sufficiency of Scripture means, in itself, and what it means to us as believers, in personal application. ★ Support this podcast ★

Anger is a powerful emotion, but it can be used for good or evil like dynamite. In Ephesians 4:26-27 the Apostle Paul instructs the believer how to navigate between the extremes of sinful anger and complacency while pointing to the gospel as the ultimate Christian response. If you are struggling to find the proper role for anger in your life this message is for you. An exposition of Ephesians 4:26...

God and God alone is the active agent in our salvation. Therefore all glory goes to Him for our redemption and deliverance from His wrath. An exposition of Ephesians 2:4. ★ Support this podcast ★

An overview of the Puritans. Who they were, and what they believed. ★ Support this podcast ★

Paul lays out in this text four Holy Spirit-empowered keys that are necessary to unlock the Christian life.  These keys are the basis for fulfilling the ethical imperatives that make up the balance of the letter. An exposition of Romans 12:1-2 . ★ Support this podcast ★

Since preaching is one of the primary means of grace for the believer it is critical that we hear and heed the preached word. This message emphasizes three essential activities that we must practice so that we will make the most of the Sunday sermon. ★ Support this podcast ★

Believers are immersed in Christ so that we may partake of His work on our behalf. In Christ, we have died, been buried, and raised again. This is the spiritual reality behind the symbolism of water baptism. A brief exposition of Romans 6:1-6 before our baptism service. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, Andrew Rappaport from Striving for Eternity ministries is our guest speaker. Paul argues for the preeminence of Jesus over all things. This demonstrates that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things and therefore worthy of our worship and adoration. An exposition of Colossians 1:15-20 . ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, Andrew Rappaport from Striving for Eternity ministries is our guest speaker. Many ask, “does the gift of tongues continue today?” Some say “yes” and others “no”. But does Scripture provide a precise answer? Paul provides that answer. An exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 . ★ Support this podcast ★

Jesus commanded that believers in Him be baptized by immersion after placing their faith in Him for salvation. This is the demonstrable New Testament teaching and pattern. We look at the commands to be baptized, the pattern of the New Testament, and the symbolism of Baptism. A few objections and questions were answered. An exposition of Matthew 28:16-20 and Selected Scriptures. ★ Support this podc...

God has reconciled sinners to Himself and to each other. In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul describes racial reconciliation and gives God’s answer to racism and racial hostility. An exposition of Ephesians 2:11-22 . ★ Support this podcast ★

Believers in Christ must trust in the goodness, kindness, and mercy of God to meet our most pressing needs regardless of the temporal circumstances we face in life. An exposition of Psalm 34:8-10 . ★ Support this podcast ★

The Angel of the Lord sustained Elijah and today, as our Great High Priest, He sustains us as well. Jesus secures and sustains us for a great salvation. An exposition of 1 Kings 19:1-18 . For those who would like to support the Burns family’s efforts in their Alaska ministry, you can donate here .  And for those who are interested in supporting their international ministry, you can donate here . ★...

A theology of church planting and the providence of God. For those who would like to support the Burns family’s efforts in their Alaska ministry, you can donate here .  And for those who are interested in supporting their international ministry, you can donate here . ★ Support this podcast ★

The revelation of and belief in bodily resurrection was very robust, even in the earliest times of the biblical record. Job, by faith, trusted Yahweh for his redemption, resurrection, and ultimate reward. An exposition of Job 19:23-27. ★ Support this podcast ★

Three things we learn from Joseph and Mary’s encounter with Simeon in the Temple (Luke 2). The birth of Christ was a Trinitarian event, a public event, and a salvific event. An exposition of Luke 2:21-35 and the last in our series of Christmas messages. ★ Support this podcast ★