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  • EPHESIANS 5:22-31 Marriage

    Dr. Sean Cole continues teaching through the book of Ephesians. In this episode, he instructs on the biblical roles of husbands and wives. Wives are commanded to voluntarily submit to their husband's spiritual headship. Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially as Christ loves the church. There is a lot of confusion today concerning the roles in marriage. Ephesians 5:22-31 clears up a great deal of this confusion.

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    1 hr 13 min
  • EPHESIANS 5:3-21

    Dr. Sean Cole continues the teaching series in the book of Ephesians.

    He explains verse by verse 5:3-21

    In verses 3-7, we are given commands on sexual immorality and impurity.

    In verses 8-12, we find out how we are to live as children of the light.

    In verses 13-14, we learn how God convicts us of sin and how he can powerfully bring someone to salvation through the gospel.

    Verses 15-16: We walk carefully as followers of Christ is not to be unwise, but to seek God’s wisdom.

    Verse 17: The Christian walk is characterized by discerning God’s will.

    Verse 18: The Christian walk is characterized by being filled by God’s Holy Spirit.

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Behold Your God! ISAIAH 40:1-11

    In a world filled with distractions and spiritual warfare, God offers profound comfort and security through reconciliation, forgiveness, and His shepherding care. He ends our spiritual conflicts, pardons our sins through Jesus' sacrifice, and relieves our suffering. Through humility and repentance, we can experience His transformative comfort. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus tenderly cares for His flock, carrying the lambs and gently leading those in need. True peace comes from resting in His eternal promises rather than temporary circumstances.

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    47 min
  • EASTER 2025: Do You Fully Know What You Truly Have? Ephesians 1:15-23

    In this Resurrection Sunday sermon from Ephesians 1:15-23, Pastor Sean Cole expresses his prayer for the congregation:

    He prays that the Father will give you spiritual understanding so you can fully know what you truly have in Christ!

    What are we to know? Three blessings that come from Christ alone:

    The HOPE of our calling

    The RICHES of our inheritance

    The POWER of our Savior.

    How can we experience and know these blessing?

    From Three VICTORIES that Christ alone has won for us:

    Christ victoriously ROSE from the grave!

    Christ powerfully RULES at God’s right hand!

    Christ sovereignly REIGNS over all things!

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    41 min
  • EPHESIANS 4:25-5:2

    Dr. Sean Cole continues teaching through the book of Ephesians. In 4:25-5:2, Paul lays forth some particular commands of how sin affects our relationships as believers, how sin destroys relationships, and how we are to walk in a new way as new creations in Christ.

    We are to walk in a manner worthy of our calling as those who have put to death our old selves and put on our new selves. Those who, by God’s power, continually renew our minds to be transformed to become more like Jesus.

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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  • God’s Sovereignty in Your Suffering: ISAIAH 38

    In Isaiah 38, King Hezekiah receives tragic news that his sickness will end in death. He pleads with the Lord who graciously adds 15 years to his life. What does this chapter teach us?

    God sovereignly ordains your suffering ultimately for your good.

    This is not a popular message, especially with the proliferation of the Word-Faith prosperity gospel.

    It’s also not a popular message because people don’t like to deal with a sovereign God who ordains suffering. Why would God allow me to suffer? How can God be good in any way if I have to endure an illness, disease, or catastrophe in my life?

    Listen and find out as Dr. Sean Cole preaches Isaiah 38.

     

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    48 min
  • You, Alone, are God Overall!!! ISAIAH 36 and 37

    In Isaiah 36 and 37, the Assyrian King threatens to invade the city of Jerusalem. King Hezekiah was faced with a decision during a time of national crisis. In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole asks two questions: (1) In times of crisis, who do you REALLY trust? (2) In times of crisis, how do you TRULY pray? We see an excellent model in the recorded prayer of King Hezekiah. What should our ultimate aim be when petitioning our Father in heaven? Listen and find out!

     

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    47 min
  • EPHESIANS 4:7-16

    In Ephesians 4:6-17, Paul teaches that Jesus has given gifts to His church for the building up of the body. What are spiritual gifts? Are there apostles and prophets today or were these offices limited to the apostolic era? What is a healthy church? How should we grow as believers? The primary task of pastors is to EQUIP the saints for works of ministry. Dr. Sean Cole addresses these questions and topics in this verse-by-verse teaching.

     

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    1 hr 25 min
  • John Piper's Viral Clip on X and the Confusion of Final Salvation

    A recent clip on Twitter/X from John Piper caused controversy in the Reformed world as he preached the threat of falling away from Hebrews 3. Dr. Sean Cole interacts with one of his heroes of the faith and critiques this confusing message. There were some good things in Piper's message, but more confusion. John Piper holds to a non-Reformed view of making a distinction between initial justification by faith alone and final salvation by works or fruit. How does this confusing theology cause anxiety in true believers? Is this good news that gives assurance of salvation. John Piper has had a tremendous influence on Sean over the years and he has benefited from Desiring God and Piper's ministry.  One can be impacted by a preacher who, at the same time, holds some faulty views. You can see the original clip here:

    https://x.com/RevKevDeYoung/status/1905264637043433528

     

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    40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

     

    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    1 hr 5 min
  • ISAIAH 12

    In Isaiah 12, we see a jubilant song of thanksgiving: Redemption should always result in rejoicing. Dr. Sean Cole preaches three truths from this chapter.

    First, God’s redemption is ACCOMPLISHED by the removal of His wrath. (vs. 1-3)

    Second, God’s redemption is ANNOUNCED by the sharing of his salvation.  (vs. 4)

    Third, God’s redemption is ADORED by the singing of His sovereignty. (vs. 5-6)

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    Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223

     

     

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    43 min

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Listen to Dr. Sean Cole, lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sterling, CO, to help you understand Christianity. This podcast includes sermons, lectures, and discussions on leading issues in the…