Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones remains one of the most respected expositors of Scripture in modern church history. His ministry at Westminster Chapel influenced generations of pastors, teachers, and Christians around the world. In this episode, Justin Peters and David Lovie discuss Lloyd-Jones' legacy, the theological changes that occurred at Westminster Chapel after his ministry, and the lessons Christians can learn from the church's history. Their conversation highlights the importance of guarding sound doctrine, maintaining the sufficiency of Scripture, and exercising biblical discernment in every generation. As churches face increasing pressure to adapt to contemporary trends and movements, this discussion serves as a timely reminder that faithfulness to God's Word must remain the church's highest priority. "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers." — 1 Timothy 4:16 (ESV) For more from Justin, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on Justin's YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpRMibbKaF0

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ: There were 3 different views of the civil authorities after the Reformation of the church in the 1500's. 1. The Roman Catholics. They saw the civil government and any state entity as being under the control of the church. 2. The Anabaptists. They generally opted for the removal of all forms of government. They would not even take an oath to speak the truth in court and they refused to pay taxes. 3. The Reformers, in whose tradition we follow. They restored the proper teaching regarding the civil authorities. In the first sermon from Article 36, you heard God established the civil authorities, and he did so to punish the wicked, to preserve the righteous, and to advance the glory of God. You also saw how some men like libertarians, democrats, and pacifists (like Quakers), harm the cause of civil authorities and so undermine the glory of Christ. Today we will focus on the 2nd part of Article 36 and see the specific duties of the state, especially in regard to the church. Our headings are: Civil leaders must protect Jesus' church Civil leaders must not restrict Jesus' church Civil leaders must expect resistance if it harms Jesus' church Our goals are: That you will work and pray that civil governments would honor the Lord and support the proclamation of the cross by providing safety and stability in the country.

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: It is not difficult to understand how the church spreads. You explain to others the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and the glorious work of Christ in his life and his death. If a man receives this in his heart to be true, he is born again and receives new life – and the kingdom spreads. But is that the only way? No. Let's look at our text. Jacob was old. He was in his 50's or 60's (some say 70's). Jacob was running from his brother Esau who badly wanted to kill him… Jacob was alone. Jacob had been reduced to nothing. How would Jacob take God's promise that God would save him and build a world kingdom through him? And what was he to do to see this promise become a reality? Hear about this today! Our headings are: Get a wife Get some children Our goals are: That you will see how God graciously provided the seed for the Seed to come and redeem man from sin's curse, restoring him to a right relationship with God, and reappoint the redeemed to work for the expansion of God's kingdom!

This Father's Day message explores one of the greatest examples of biblical courage found in Scripture—the life of Caleb. While an entire generation gave in to fear, Caleb stood alone, trusted God's promises, and remained faithful for 45 years as he waited for God to fulfill His word. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines the courage to stand alone, to believe God rather than circumstances, to wait on the Lord's timing, to overcome the consequences of other people's failures, and to finish strong. Caleb's famous declaration, "Give me this mountain," challenges every believer to stop pursuing comfort and start pursuing obedience. What mountain has God placed in front of you? A prodigal child? A broken relationship? Financial pressure? Health struggles? An uncertain future? Caleb teaches us that courageous believers do not deny reality—they simply believe God is bigger than reality. Delays are not denials. Faithfulness matters. And it is never too late to take new ground for the Lord. Join us as we learn why Caleb was still ready for battle at 85 years old and how his example can inspire fathers, families, and every believer to finish the race well. #FathersDay #Caleb #GiveMeThisMountain #BiblicalCourage #ChristianLiving #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #Joshua14 #BibleTeaching #PastorBrandonHolthaus #RockHarborChurch #TipOfTheSpearMinistries #Faithfulness #StandAlone #FinishStrong #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #ChristianEncouragement #WalkByFaith #ProphecyTeacher

The study centers on the theological significance of baptism as a public declaration of union with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, rooted in Scripture from Matthew 3's account of Jesus' baptism and reinforced by passages such as Romans 6 and Colossians 2. It emphasizes that baptism is not a means of salvation but a symbolic act of obedience, identifying believers with Christ's redemptive work and marking their entrance into the church community. The speaker defends believer's baptism as the biblical norm, arguing that immersion best reflects the imagery of dying and rising with Christ, while acknowledging that pouring may be permissible in extenuating circumstances. The message also addresses theological distinctions, rejecting both infant baptism and charismatic overreach by affirming Christ's full humanity and divine anointing, while upholding the Trinitarian witness and the centrality of Scripture in interpreting the ordinance.

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. thetruthpulpit.com

Picked up on a few developments since the last program out of Ogden including the "Nazi hunting" piece by Sauve, and then moved to a video of Archbishop Edward Weisenburger speaking at a mosque opening in Dearborn (Detroit area), identifying the place as one of true worship, where God is active, and even made reference to the Islamic prayers (which, of course, specifically identify Christianity as a religion that has been led astray). We discussed how this tells us a lot about how Romanism has changed, and is changing, over the centuries.

Pastor Jason unpacks the profound spiritual realities behind the Christian language of being 'washed in the blood and Spirit,' grounding it in Scripture and the Heidelberg Catechism. It explains that to be washed in Christ's blood means receiving the forgiveness of sins through divine grace, rooted in His sacrificial death on the cross, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1:7 and Revelation 1:5. To be washed with the Spirit signifies a transformative renewal and sanctification, where believers are made holy, empowered to die to sin, and called to live a blameless life, reflecting the work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration and sanctification. The sermon draws from Old and New Testament texts—including Zechariah's fountain, Ezekiel's cleansing water, John 3's new birth, and 1 Corinthians 6:11—to show how baptism symbolizes both justification and sanctification. Ultimately, the sacrament points to the complete salvation offered in Christ: the cleansing of guilt through His blood and the inward renewal by the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to live in holy obedience. The tone is deeply pastoral and reverent, inviting both reflection and worship in response to God's grace.

Sunday is Father's Day, so this Crosstalk celebrated the coming holiday with this annual tribute. Host Jim Schneider began with the history behind the holiday, noted the characteristics of a Godly father, and then moved on to allow listeners an opportunity to call and give honor to fathers past and present.