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1 Timothy 3:1-3 Pastors & Deacons–Part 1 (podcast)
In this study: An overview of the different Biblical names for “pastor” How men are called to the pastorate The issue of women pastors Why God gives qualifications Implications of “above reproach,” “one woman man,” “sober minded,” “self-controlled,
1 Timothy 1:3-20 Understanding Law and Grace (podcast)
In this study: Common substitutes for true Biblical doctrine in 2019 (continued from previous podcast) Understanding the different kinds of Old Testament law The purpose of God’s Eternal Moral Law The enormous and powerful significance of the conversio...
1 Timothy 1:1-4 Introduction to 1 Timothy (Podcast)
In this study: Historical background for Paul’s first letter to Timothy Overview of the life of Timothy The danger of letting imagination supersede Scripture The priority of knowing and teaching true Biblical doctrine Common substitutes for true doctri...
Mark 14:32-50 The Man of Sorrows–Our Substitute (Podcast)
In this study: The significance of Gethsemane Gethsemane in Prophecy (Isaiah 53) Drinking the cup of the wrath of God The difference between God forgiving us and our forgiving others The difference between our sin against God and our sin against others...
Mark 14:1-31 Jesus’ Final Hours of Ministry in His Earthly Body (Podcast)
In this study: More clear evidence that Jesus was in control of His own life and death, not the religious leaders Learning from Mary how to lavish love on Jesus How Judas tried to give Mary a guilt trip and how Jesus stopped him The danger of loving mo...
CCCS Chapel–Is That Really So Wrong?
In this chapel service from Cross Creek Christian School on May 16, 2019, Steve helps the students think through how we know things are wrong, why we sin, and the danger of rejecting God’s truth about right and wrong.
Mark 7:24–8:36 Faith Persists + Only One Sign
In this study: The beautiful faith of the Syrophoenician woman Only one sign: 3 days and 3 nights in the tomb Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out our YouTube Playlists:“Nana & Grandpa Conversations”“A Bible Verse with Grandpa”“Veritas Series” Yo...
Mark 2:23-3:30 Jesus Destroys the Legalists (Podcast)
In this study: How the Pharisees took the joy out of the Sabbath The true purpose of the Sabbath Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out our YouTube Playlists:“Nana & Grandpa Conversations”“A Bible Verse with Grandpa”“Ver...
Mark 2:1-22 Jesus Keeps Startling Everyone (Podcast)
In this study: The paralyzed man who couldn’t get to the door Thinking about who we show deference to Jesus–calling Matthew and loving the tax collectors The need for people to realize they have a problem The fact that Jesus’ true identity should have ...
Mark 1:16-45 The Profound Healing of Leprosy (Podcast)
In this study: The astonishing response of the apostles to Jesus’ call Jesus demonstrates His power over demons and disease The profound significance of leprosy and its healing Why Jesus commanded so many not to tell about their healings Stay in the ba...