In the seventh week of our study Pastor LeeWood addresses the ever-looming topic of sin. This session was aimed at broadening out understanding of what sin is. The main idea from this session is that only with a proper understanding of the nature of sin will we see the wisdom of God's cure for sin.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

6:29 - Current Session Introduction, Main Idea, Agenda

8:23 - Difficulty and Necessity of Discussing Sin

19:14 - Origin of Sin

30:05 - Effects of Sin

40:00 - Results of Sin

50:22 - Temptation and Sin

1:01:05 - Final Thoughts, Discussion Questions, Conclusion

In the sixth week of our Systematic Theology series Pastor LeeWood turns the conversation towards humanity. The main idea from this session is that humanity is uniquely like God because of our divinely given dignity and destiny.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

5:41 - Current Session Introduction, Main Idea, Agenda

7:15 - Doctrinal Relevance

20:45 - Image of God Recap

29:50 - Original Status

48:36 - Results of the Fall

56:01 - Final Thoughts

58:58 - Discussion Questions and Conclusion

In our fifth installment of our Systematic Theology series Pastor LeeWood attempts to draw together some basic conclusions from the previous four weeks. If God is all-powerful and all-knowing, then when He creates the universe, what does that imply? This is the question we tackle in this session. The main idea from this session is that God's originating work of creation and His continuing work of providence is for His glory and our good.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

5:29 - Current Session Introduction, Main Idea, Agenda

12:55 - Sovereignty On Display

23:55 - Creation at a Glance

37:05 - Providence as Preservation

45:17 - Providence as Government

54:53 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion

In our fourth installment of teaching in our Systematic Theology series Pastor LeeWood tackles the difficult to explain concept of the Trinity. The main idea from this session is that the nature of God as a triune being is both mysterious and foundational.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

4:30 - Current Session Introduction, Main Idea, Agenda

7:20 - Five Helpful Terms

18:10 - Trinitarian Theology in Three Points

27:50 - Progressive Revelation

42:50 - Trinitarian Shield Illustration

46:57 - Final Thoughts

53:35 - Discussion Questions and Conclusion

In the third week of our Systematic Theology series Pastor LeeWood begins to dissect the Doctrine of God, also called Paterology, or Theology Proper. The two primary question we are seeking to answer is: 1) who is God, and 2) what is God like? The main idea from this session is that God's unique nature is wholly foreign to us, but we can still relate to Him.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Previous series on the Attributes of God: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkpAK3fAqdB_-O_lCZso2PMpT48wT6yAv

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

3:46 - Current Session Introduction, Main Idea, Agenda

6:24 - Two Primary Questions

15:30 - The Knowability of God

26:20 - God's Unity

41:15 - God as Spirit

56:35 - Final Thoughts

59:54 - Discussion Questions and Conclusion

In the second week of our Systematic Theology series Pastor LeeWood leads us through a somewhat esoteric session on the Doctrine of the Word. The primary question we are seeking to answer is: how can we truly know God? The main idea from this session is that Scriptures is special revelation from God committed to writing that points to God's redemptive activity.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Previous session on "Can I Trust the Bible?" https://youtu.be/ebySe7S6ejA

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Previous Session Main Idea

9:52 - Current Session Introduction and Main Idea

12:26 - God's Self-disclosure

19:51 - Defining the Word of God

31:00 - General Revelation

38:40 - Special Revelation

44:48 - Final Thoughts

48:10 - Discussion Questions and Conclusion

In the inaugural session of our new series Pastor LeeWood addresses some introductory matters as we begin discussing Systematic Theology. The main idea from the session is that the presuppositions of a theological discussion determine the faithfulness of that theology.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Systematic-Theology

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Equipping Institute Overview

7:18 - Current Session Introduction and Main Idea

11:32 - Our Starting Point

23:33 - Goal of Systematic Theology

30:48 - Why Study Systematics?

38:48 - Final Thoughts

43:42 - Discussion Questions and Conclusion

In the final session for our Sermon on the Mount Series, Pastor LeeWood discusses how Jesus concludes the Sermon and how Matthew frames its importance for us . The main idea from this session is that Jesus' climactic act of the Sermon is to go live out its content.

Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Sermon-on-the-Mount

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to Session

1:40 - Previous & Current Session Main Idea

4:12 - Firs Discourse Complete

17:59 - The Crowd's Response

22:45 - How Jesus is Different

32:24 - Final Thoughts, Discussion Questions

52:50 - Preview of Spring 2026 EI Series

In the penultimate session for our Sermon on the Mount Series, Pastor LeeWood examines the final words of the Sermon from Jesus . The main idea from this session is that Jesus’ final words call us to a radical obedience in keeping with our professions of faith.Additional resources can be found at https://www.ibcministries.com/Sermon-on-the-MountChapters:0:00 - Introduction to Session2:19 - Previous & Current Session Main Idea5:43 - Hearing and Obeying15:15 - The Wise Builder33:23 - The Foolish Builder37:25 - Words of Destruction42:57 - Final Thoughts, Discussion Questions & Conclusion

In the antepenultimate session from our Sermon on the Mount Series Pastor LeeWood addresses verses 15-23 of Matthew 7. This section is the second of three final illustrations of the binary options presented before us in regards to how we respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him. The main idea from this session is that Christ calls us to do the will of God in all areas of our lives.

Additional resources can be found at https://ibcministries.com/SermonOnTheMount

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to Session

1:51 - Previous & Current Session Main Idea

7:50 - Two Kinds Of Deception

16:03 - What Is The Fruit?

22:08 - What Are We To Do?

39:53 - The Final Verdict

49:36 - Final Thoughts, Discussion Questions & Conclusion