East Memorial Student Podcast: Recent Episodes
East Memorial Baptist Church
This podcast is the central hub for all audio publications for the Student Ministry of East Memorial Baptist Church. Our Pastor of Students and Discipleship, Mathew Wronski, teaches students directly from God's Word about various theological and practical topics.
Beginning our study on the "I" of the TULIP, Pastor Mathew introduces the doctrine of irresistible grace. Following a definition of terms, Mathew lays out a biblical foundation for this doctrine, which includes a look at several key passages of Scripture.
Main Passages: Ezekiel 36:22-31; John 1:12-13; 3:1-6; Romans 8:5-17
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 5th, 2024
Every defended doctrine of Scripture must be supported by correctly interpreted passages of Scripture. The controversial doctrine of limited atonement is no exception. In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through three progressively stronger passages that support limited atonement, followed by an outline of the importance and significance of this controversial doctrine.
Main Passages: John 10:14-16; 15:12-16; 17:1-9; 1 John 2:1-2
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 22nd, 2024
Moving to the "L" of the TULIP, what is the doctrine of limited atonement? What are the similarities and differences between those who debate this doctrine? Finally, how does the Bible describe Jesus Christ's atonement for sinners? Listen as these questions and more are addressed in this introduction to the doctrine of limited atonement.
Main Passages: Leviticus 16:11-17; Romans 3:23-25; Hebrews 9:11-12, 24-28; 1 Peter 1:17-19
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 15th, 2024
If the doctrine of unconditional election is biblical and true, how can one know if God has elected them for eternal salvation? How can a believer be assured of their salvation and standing before God? In this message, Pastor Mathew outlines three points of assurance that should give confidence to God's elect.
Main Passages: Matthew 13:19-21; John 10:24-28; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 2:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 23; 1 John 4:5-6
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 8th, 2024
Some believe that those who hold to the doctrines of grace would teach that there are unelected children who die and go to hell. Is that true? What does the Bible teach about the fate of children who die in childhood, and how does it relate to the doctrines of grace? Listen as Pastor Mathew seeks to answer these questions.
Main Passages: Matthew 5:3; 18:1-6; 19:13-15; 2 Samuel 12:16-23
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 1st, 2024
In any theological belief system, there are threatening and challenging biblical passages. Regarding the doctrine of unconditional election, 1 Timothy 2:4 is one such passage. Does God want all people to be saved, or does He not? If the doctrine of unconditional election will stand the test of criticism, then 1 Timothy 2:4 must be addressed. Listen as Pastor Mathew examines the passage, relates it to the Calvinism v. Arminianism debate, and applies it to the practical life of Christians.
Main Passages: 1 Timothy 2:4; Exodus 32:9-14; Matthew 26:38-39
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 24th, 2024
Finishing our study of unconditional election in Romans 9, Pastor Mathew exposits verses 19-24. In this message, one of the more difficult topics of the New Testament is addressed: the "vessels prepared for destruction."
Main Passages: Romans 9:19-24; Isaiah 45:8-10
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 17th, 2024
In this message, Pastor Mathew continues his exposition of Romans 9, focusing on verses 14-18.
Main Passages: Romans 9:14-18; Exodus 3-9 (selected passages)
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 3rd, 2024
In this message, Pastor Mathew begins to exposit one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament related to the doctrines of grace: Romans 9:6-24. In this message, there is a unique emphasis on the unconditional nature of God's election.
Main Passage: Romans 9:6-13
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 27th, 2024
Introducing the doctrine of unconditional election, Pastor Mathew exposits two passages of Scripture that support this teaching.
Main Passages: 2 Thessalonians; Acts 13:44-48
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 20th, 2024
After a brief review of the few previous messages, Pastor Mathew addresses several of the common objections to the teaching of total inability (total depravity).
Main Passages: Jeremiah 17:9-10; Ezekiel 36:25-28
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 13th, 2024
In this second part of our study on total inability, Pastor Mathew exposits one of the critical prooftexts for this doctrine.
Main Passage: John 6:44
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 28th, 2024
Having laid the foundation of this series through the study of God's sovereignty, we are officially prepared to begin our specific study of the doctrines of grace. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces the acronym of TULIP and begins teaching on the "T" of the acronym.
Main Passages: John 8:31-48; Romans 8:5-9
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 7th, 2024
This final preparatory message for our series on the Doctrines of Grace focuses on God's control of the future. All sides agree that God has foreknowledge of the future, but is that foreknowledge based on God's prediction or determination of what will happen? What about the problem of evil? Does God determine for evil to happen, and if so, does that make God evil? Listen as Pastor Mathew attempts to tackle this fascinating topic.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 31st, 2024
In this message, two more foundational truths about God are defined and applied: (1) the holiness of God and (2) the glory of God. The continued shaping of how one views God will prepare such a person for a deep dive into the Doctrines of Grace.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 24th, 2024
What a person understands and believes about God will influence what that person will understand and believe about topics like predestination, mankind's ability to choose God, and so forth. This message addresses two foundational truths about God: (1) God's creation out of nothing, and (2) God's nature as a Trinity.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 17th, 2024
The debate between Calvinism and Arminianism is one of the most difficult and divisive debates within Christianity. Does God determine who is going to be saved, or does He leave it up to mankind to make a decision? How do we reconcile God's sovereignty with man's responsibility? This new series, titled "Doctrines of Grace," seeks to address such questions. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces this exciting series.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 10th, 2024
In this final message of our series on the Ten Commandments, Br. Mathew teaches on the tenth and a final commandment, which addresses an issue that is found at the beginning of all sin. Learn about how any self-centered and self-willed desire, even if it is directed toward something that is good, can entangle a person's heart and lead them down the path of sin.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 3rd, 2024
In this message, Pastor Mathew covers the ninth commandment forbidding the giving of false testimony against a neighbor. However, in its application, the ninth commandment addresses true biblical justice, which is justice that is fair and unbiased.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 13th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew covers the eighth commandment, "You shall not steal." This commandment not only forbids the theft of personal property and money, but in its application, it also addresses the sin of treating people as property, earning money through unrighteous activities, and failing to fulfill promised and expected obligations.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 6th, 2023
The seventh commandment is one of the three commandments that Jesus explicitly quotes in the Gospels, highlighting its importance. Listen as Pastor Mathew unpacks the meaning and application of this major commandment.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 29th, 2023
The sixth commandment poses a challenge for Christians. Are all forms of killing prohibited by God? Is the physical taking of life the only issue addressed in this commandment? Join Pastor Mathew as he exposits this important commandment.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 15th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches on the 5th Commandment to honor one's father and mother. This commandment is a hinge of the Ten Commandments, connecting the vertical with the horizontal.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 8th, 2023
After a month-long hiatus, Pastor Mathew continues teaching through the Ten Commandments. In this message, Mathew addresses the fourth commandment, the command to observe the sabbath day and to keep it holy.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 1st, 2023
In this message on the third commandment, Pastor Mathew dives into the Hebrew text of the commandment, revealing an understanding of the commandment that is often missed by biblical interpreters. Does the third commandment really focus on the use of God's name as a curse word, or is that one application of a much broader and significant meaning?
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 27th, 2023
In this message on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses the second commandment.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 20th, 2023
Starting our in-depth study of the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew begins with the 1st: "You shall have no other gods..." Listen as Mathew provides an overview of the Ten Commandments, explains the study strategy, and dives deep into the first commandment.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 13th, 2023
In this final introductory message to our series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses the topic of how Christians relate to the Law. This topic is one of more difficult topics in Christian theology. Therefore, while this message is not a comprehensive discussion of the issues relating to this topic, it is a helpful start.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 6th, 2023
In this second introductory message of our series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses three common misconceptions about the Law.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 30th, 2023
Beginning a new series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew opens with the first of three introductory topics about God's Law in general. These introductory topics are essential for an engaging and comprehensive study of the Ten Commandments.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 23rd, 2023
In this final message on the Book of Jonah, Pastor Mathew covers Chapter 4. This chapter reveals Jonah's senseless and bitter heart as he becomes angered at God's mercy toward Nineveh. God then concludes this book with a major lesson for Jonah and the readers.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 16th, 2023
Entering the third scene in the Book of Jonah, Chapter 3 covers Jonah's preaching to the Ninevites and their response. Listen as Pastor Mathew highlights several incredible observations concerning Nineveh's humble and sincere repentance.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 9th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through Jonah 2 (which begins at 1:17 in the Hebrew Bible). Jonah 2 addresses Jonah's experience and prayer in the belly of the great fish. However, as Pastor Mathew will explain, Jonah's prayer likely addresses something more and greater than Jonah's personal experience.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 2nd, 2023
Covering Jonah 1:4-16, Pastor Mathew covers the first major scene of the Book of Jonah, a scene which sets the stage for the rest of the narrative.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 26th, 2023
In this second installment of the series, Pastor Mathew exposits Jonah 1:1-3 (the book's opening scene).
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 19th, 2023
Beginning a new series on the Book of Jonah, Pastor Mathew begins with an introduction. In this introduction, Mathew addresses the historical context of the book, the authorship of the book, and the major themes within the book.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 12th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches on the parable of the foolish rich man in Luke 12:13-21. Through this parable, Jesus addresses those who live for and trust in material wealth.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 7th, 2023
In this final chapter in the Book of Daniel, the explanation of Daniel's final vision is concluded. The explanation recorded in this chapter provides several new details relating to the time of the end as well as several points of encouragement for the true and learning believer. Join Pastor Mathew as he exposits Daniel 12 and concludes this series.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 31st, 2023
Click here for a working timeline of the Antichrist's activities.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 24th, 2023
Continuing from the previous message, Pastor Mathew covers Daniel 11:13-20. Beyond an overview of the details in these verses, an interesting question arises concerning this section of the prophecy. Are the details of verses 13-20 fulfilled during the days of the Ptolemaic and Seleucid Kingdoms, or are they fulfilled near the time of the end? Listen as Pastor Mathew highlights a few interesting observations.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 17th, 2023
Daniel 11 provides the angelic explanation of the vision that caused Daniel distress in the previous chapter, and it is the most detailed prophecy in the Book of Daniel. The prophecy of Daniel 11 covers thousands of years of history, and the level of detail is so precise that it can only come from God. In this message, Pastor Mathew covers Daniel 11:1-12.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 10th, 2023
Daniel 10 introduces the final vision in the Book of Daniel. In addition to introducing this final vision and providing context for this final vision, Daniel 10 provides some fascinating insight into the interplay between the nations of the world and the spiritual realm. Listen as Pastor Mathew exposits this interesting chapter.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 3rd, 2023
In biblical prophecy, a prophet may describe two or more distinct events as a continuous or sequential whole, even though the events may be separated by hundreds or thousands of years. This feature of biblical prophecy is often called "prophetic foreshortening" or "prophetic perspective," and the understanding of this feature is critical to the proper interpretation of many prophetic passages. This feature of prophecy is present in Daniel 9:25-27, where there is an unspecific (though hinted) gap of time between Daniel 9:26 and 27 (a gap of time between the first 69 weeks and the final 70th week).
Click here for an illustrated chart of Daniel's 70 Weeks.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 30th, 2023
Covering Daniel 9:20-27, Pastor Mathew exposits the response to Daniel's prayer provided by the angel Gabriel. Beyond the observation of a few points of practical application, the bulk of this message addresses what is known as the 70-"Weeks" Prophecy (a significant prophecy in Daniel and Scripture).
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 26th, 2023
Moving to Daniel 9, this message looks at the context of Daniel 9 as well as Daniel's significant prayer in this chapter. The structure and nature of Daniel's prayer, which is remarkably similar to the Lord's prayer taught by Jesus, can serve as a model of prayer for all believers. Listen as Pastor Mathew exposits this very applicable portion of the Book of Daniel.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 19th, 2023
In our study of Daniel 8, Pastor Mathew challenged the traditional interpretation of the little horn in Daniel 8, arguing that the little horn is actually the end time Antichrist. In this message, Pastor Mathew explains the methodology that led to his interpretation of the little horn in Daniel 8. This methodology, along with associated principles, can provide a helpful approach to the interpretation of biblical prophecy in general.
Click here for a chart that compares Antiochus IV, the Little Horn of Daniel 8, and the Antichrist.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 16th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew finishes Daniel 8. In keeping with the interpretation that the little horn of Daniel 8 is the eschatological Antichrist, the remainder of Daniel 8 provides even more information about the rise and personal characteristics of the Antichrist.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 12th, 2023
Click here for an updated and more detailed time of the end chronology chart.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 9th, 2023
Daniel 8 introduces a new vision that came to Daniel about two years after the vision in Daniel 7. This vision in Daniel 8, although involving the Greek and Persian Empires, has a primary focus on an individual called the "little horn." Historically, the "little horn" in Daniel 8 has been interpreted as Antiochus IV Epiphanes. However, as Pastor Mathew moves through this chapter, he will seek to demonstrate that the little horn in Daniel 8 is the same little horn of Daniel 7, the Antichrist who will come to power at the end of the age.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 5th, 2023
In this episode, Pastor Mathew covers the remainder of Daniel 7, where the primary focus turns to two rival persons: the Son of Man and the little horn of the fourth beast. Listen to discover what the vision of Daniel 7 reveals about these two persons.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 29th, 2023
Daniel 7 is the hinge in the Book of Daniel, combining what came before (Daniel 1-6) with a new orientation in the book. Daniel 7 begins a series of visions that came directly to Daniel and that would be focused on both the spiritual forces behind nations and the future of God's people. In this first message on Daniel 7, Pastor Mathew covers the vision of the four beasts.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 22nd, 2023
In this second installment of Daniel 6, Pastor Mathew teaches on Daniel and his deliverance from the lions' den. In life there are really only two choices. We can live for our own desires and glory and face a judgment that is more severe than we think we deserve, or we can live for God's desires and glory, which will bring deliverance and blessing beyond what we actually deserve. Daniel chose the second.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 15th, 2023
Persecution is a significant theme in the Book of Daniel, and if you are a true follower of God, the experience of some form of persecution is unavoidable. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces the topic of persecution, focusing on its inevitability and the causes that lead to it. A better understanding of persecution should help one endure it when (not if) it comes.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 5th, 2023
In Daniel 6, the Medo-Persians are now in charge, having conquered the Babylonians. Daniel is advanced in age and a stranger to the royal court of the Medo-Persians, but God would still use him as a powerful testimony to the new leadership. However, promotions and success can draw envy and increased scrutiny. Just like his three friends before him, Daniel would become the target of persecution.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 1st, 2023
While one would hope that the humbling of King Nebuchadnezzar would positively influence the future generations of Babylonian rulers, that would not be the reality. The last ruler of Babylon, Belshazzar, was a proud and foolish man who did not learn from the testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar, and he would pay the price for it. In this message, join Pastor Mathew as he teaches through Daniel 5, covering the destruction of both Belshazzar and the Babylonian Empire.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 22nd, 2023
In our current study of Daniel, we have encountered two dreams in Daniel 2 and 4 (the statue and the tree). Both dreams employ symbolism that would be impossible to understand without a given interpretation. In Daniel 2 and 4, God gives Daniel the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. However, in other portions of Scripture that use symbolism, the interpretation is not always spelled out for the reader. In those cases, how can we arrive at a confident and objective interpretation? Join us as Pastor Mathew guides the students through the interpretation of the Parable of the Mustard Seed.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 19th, 2023
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar receives a second vision that must be interpreted by Daniel. Unfortunately for Nebuchadnezzar, this vision would predict a final and humbling lesson on God's sovereignty over kings and nations. Join Pastor Mathew as he teaches through this chapter.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 15th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through Daniel 3, a chapter where the faith of Shadrach (Hananiah), Meshach (Mishael), and Abednego (Azariah) will literally be tested by fire. Also in this chapter, King Nebuchadnezzar will learn an important lesson about the power of Israel's God.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 8th, 2023
In this special recording, Pastor Mathew addresses a potential challenge to his interpretation of the fourth kingdom in Daniel 2. If the fourth kingdom is a future eschatological kingdom that is ruled by the Antichrist, and if the fourth kingdom comes to power immediately after the third kingdom (the Greek Empire), then is the world still under the dominion of the third kingdom? How does one explain the fact that the Roman Empire conquered the Greek Empire? Join Pastor Mathew as he attempts to answer these questions.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 5th, 2023
In this message, Pastor Mathew continues teaching on the vision of Daniel 2. This message focuses on the nature of the Kingdom of God (the stone cut without hands) and the identity of the statue's fourth kingdom (iron legs and iron mixed with clay feet).
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 1st, 2023
In this episode, Pastor Mathew discusses the observation that all the kingdoms represented by the statue in Daniel 2 are depicted as being unified in some way. How is possible for different human empires to be competitive with one another and unified with one another at the same time? Join us as Pastor Mathew briefly discusses this question.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 29th, 2023
Beginning our study of Daniel 2, Pastor Mathew explores the details of this chapter. In this message, the setting of the chapter is outlined, a likely explanation for King Nebuchadnezzar's harsh command is explained, and most of Nebuchadnezzar's dream is studied.
In Daniel 1:20, the reader is introduced to Babylonian magicians and conjurers, all of whom Daniel and his friends surpassed in knowledge and wisdom. In this Sunday morning lesson, Pastor Mathew gives a biblical background to the practice of these magicians and conjurers, a practice called divination.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 22nd, 2023
Daniel 1 introduces Daniel and his three compatriots (Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah) and their assimilation into the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. As mere teenagers, Daniel and his friends show great resolve and trust in the Lord, but they had no control over their fate. However, contrary to what would be natural to assume, the Babylonians had no control over their fate either. God brought them to Babylon, God protected them from compromise, and God facilitated their promotion to the personal service of the king. God was and is always in control of men's fate.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 18th, 2023
The book of Daniel opens with Jehoiakim, King of Judah, being taken to Babylon as an exile and royal captive (along with a segment of the Judean population that includes Daniel). In this episode, Pastor Mathew presents a brief overview of Israel's exile into Babylon, which includes the exile's background and hopeful end. An understanding of this topic will lead to a better understanding of Daniel as a whole.
For a great supplement to this episode, watch the following video produced by Expedition Bible on YouTube: Evidence That King David’s Descendants Survived In Exile
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 15th, 2023
Beginning our new series on the Old Testament book of Daniel, Pastor Mathew discusses the author, date, setting, and purpose of this important book.
East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 11th, 2023
Concluding this series on relationships, Pastor Mathew ends where it started: the topic of marriage. Addressing perhaps the most sensitive and difficult topic related to marriage, Pastor Mathew addresses divorce and remarriage. Is it ever permissible to divorce a spouse in the eyes of God? Even if there are multiple grounds for biblical divorce, is remarriage after divorce acceptable? Listen as Pastor Mathew seeks to answer these difficult questions through Scripture.
Matthew 19:3-10; Deuteronomy 24:1-4; 1 Corinthians 7:10–15
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | November 9th, 2022.
When it comes to moving from the status of single to engaged, what is the correct strategy to follow? What are the biblical principles that should guide a Christian as they pursue a dating relationship. Listen as Bro. Mathew several important principles for dating that should guide every Christian.
1 Corinthians 6:9–10; Proverbs 6:27–29; Habakkuk 2:15–16
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | October 26th, 2022.
God's design for marriage involves undefiled unity and intimacy between husband and wife. For the potential to enjoy such a marriage, it is essential that a husband and wife be equally yoked. Therefore, Christians need to understand what being equally yoked means, and how it relates to the marriage relationship. Listen as Bro. Mathew teaches on this important subject.
Deuteronomy 22:9–11; 2 Corinthians 6:14–18
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | October 19th, 2022.
The final message of our segment on the man to be and to pursue. Listen as Bro. Mathew breaks down the characteristic that enables a man to grow in every other godly characteristic a man should have: being a man of God's Word. In teaching this important topic, Bro. Mathew exposits Psalm 1:1-3, showing what a man of God's Word looks like and the implications for his life.
Psalm 1:1-3
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | October 12th, 2022.
Continuing the teaching on biblical manhood, Bro. Mathew teaches on the manly characteristics of strength and courage. What does true strength and courage look like? How do you identify a young man who is growing to be strong and courageous man? Listen as Bro. Mathew teaches on this important topic.
1 Corinthians 16:13
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | September 28th, 2022.
Beginning the next segment of this series on relationships, Bro. Mathew turns toward the men. What does God require of men, especially young men? What characteristics in a young man identifies him as a man that a woman should join in marriage? Listen as Bro. Mathew teaches on the first of several primary characteristics of biblical manhood.
Titus 2:6; Romans 12:3; Proverbs 12:16, 23; 14:15-16; 22:3
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | September 22nd, 2022.
As a follow up to last week's message on women as workers at home, Bro. Mathew invited three faithful women from East Memorial Baptist Church to join the youth group this past Sunday. All three women, who are all wives and mothers at different stages of life, have the unique experience of working full-time as wives and moms and then transitioning to being stay-at-home wives and moms. Listen as they share their personal experiences and perspectives relating to topic of women being workers at home.
Titus 2 | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski and Panel Containing Madison Easley, Lise Price, and Amanda Wilson | September 18, 2022.
In this final message addressing biblical womanhood, Bro. Mathew addresses perhaps the most difficult topic yet from a cultural perspective, the topic of woman as workers at home. Scripture encourages younger women to love their husbands, love their children, and be workers at home. What do these descriptions mean, and how do we apply these descriptions in our own context? Join Bro. Mathew for this interesting yet challenging study.
Titus 2:3-5; Proverbs 31:10-30 | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | September 14, 2022.
What is biblical submission? What does biblical submission look like in practice? Continuing the discussion of wives submitting to their husbands as a characteristic of a godly woman, Bro. Mathew teaches on the nature of biblical submission. Learn about the limits of human authority, whether a wife can ever disobey her husband, and how to identify a submissive spirit in an unmarried girl.
Romans 13:1-2; Daniel 3; 1 Samuel 25 East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | September 7, 2022.
If last week's topic of modesty is one of the more sensitive topics relating to women, this week's topic will be one of the more controversial. Listen as Bro. Mathew discusses submission (specifically a wife's submission to her husband) as one of the chief characteristics of a godly woman. Learn about some of the foundational passages relating to this topic, common arguments raised against a wife's submission to her husband, and the true basis for a wife's submission to her husband.
1 Corinthians 11:1-3; Ephesians 5:21-33; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Peter 3:1-7
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | August 24th, 2022.
When examining the biblical characteristics of a godly woman, a characteristic that stands out is modesty. What is biblical modesty? What is biblical immodesty? What do they look like in a woman? Join Bro. Mathew as he addresses this sensitive topic from Scripture.
1 Timothy 2:9–10; 1 Peter 3:3–4
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | August 24th, 2022.
The man or woman a person is and the man or woman a person pursues will be the greatest factors influencing who God may provide as a spouse. Therefore, it is essential to learn about the man or woman a person ought to be and the man or woman a person ought to pursue. Beginning this segment of the relationship series, Bro. Mathew begins with women and teaches on perhaps the most important characteristic a woman can have.
Proverbs 31:30; Exodus 1:15-21
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | August 17th, 2022.
According to Scripture, an excellent wife is worth far more than precious jewels. In fact, an excellent wife (and husband) can bless their family in ways that no amount of money can. Therefore, perhaps the most important topic to discuss in a series on relationships is the topic of finding an excellent spouse. Listen as Bro. Mathew presents the "secret" to finding an excellent spouse.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | August 10th, 2022.
So often young people begin and enter a relationship with no thought to the potential outcomes of that relationship. This lack of forethought can lead people into relationships that will waste their time and result in sexual immorality. Listen to Bro. Mathew as he opens Scripture to address the only possible outcomes for any relationship and to show why the possibility of marriage is the only valid motivation for entering a romantic relationship.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24; Malachi 2:13-14
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | August 3rd, 2022.
Why a teaching series on relationships? The reality is that most people will be in a serious relationship with the member of the opposite sex at some point in their life, and people need biblical wisdom in order to find and enter a relationship that will bring blessing upon their life and draw them closer to God. Join us as Bro. Mathew begins this extended series on relationships.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | July 27th, 2022.
In this final segment of our mini-series on anxiety, Bro. Mathew explores a few more deficient beliefs that lead to sinful anxiety, and they are related to a deficient view of self. Learn how humbling ourselves and trusting in God to direct the outcomes of our life is the ultimate cure for anxiety.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | July 20th, 2022.
In the previous message on anxiety, Bro. Mathew defined a sinful type of anxiety that arises from the heart of man and is caused by a deficient faith. In this message, Bro. Mathew addresses a deficient view of God that contributes to sinful anxiety. Is God aware of our problems and needs? Is God willing to care for us? Listen for the biblical answers to these questions.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | July 13th, 2022.
There has been an alarming increase in the diagnosis of anxiety disorders over the past 15 years, with younger generations experiencing the most rapid increase. What is anxiety, and what does Scripture say about it? What is the root cause of anxiety generally defined? Discover the answer to these questions in this week’s message.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | July 6th, 2022.
Join Bro. Mathew this week as he presents a theology of music from Scripture. Learn about music's origin, the emotional and spiritual power of music, and music's function as a ministry of the Word.
1 Samuel 16:14-23; Colossians 3:16
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | June 8th, 2022.
This begins a three-part study on the topic of worship. In this message, Bro. Mathew explores what the Bible says about worship in general. From a basic definition to all the actions commonly associated with worship, see how it involves far more than singing spiritual songs or praising God.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | June 1st, 2022.
The final sermon in our study of Philemon. Join Bro. Mathew as he exposits verses 12-25, specifically the appeal that Paul makes to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus. Also explore why Paul sent back Onesimus to Philemon and how the spiritual conversion of Onesimus changed everything in his relationship with Philemon. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 25th, 2022.
Join Bro. Mathew in a detailed exposition of Philemon 4-11. In this section of the letter, Paul begins with a glowing report card of Philemon's love and hospitality practiced among the believers who met in his home. However, Paul also introduces his divinely inspired appeal to Philemon to address a glaring contradiction in Philemon's conduct. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 18th, 2022.
Starting our new series on the Letter to Philemon, join Bro. Mathew as he introduces the letter, establishes important background and context, and exposits the first three verses. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 11th, 2022.
In this final message of the biblical ethics series, join Bro. Mathew as he concludes the topic of racial justice. Two foundational teachings of the modern racial justice movement are examined and compared against the teaching of Scripture. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | May 4th, 2022.
In the last ten years, race relations in the United States has taken center stage in the culture and public discourse. In schools, corporations, and government institutions across the country, the racial justice movement has sought to spread its influence and philosophy. Listen as Bro. Mathew addresses the topic of racism in general but then also introduces the differences between the teachings of the racial justice movement and Scripture. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | April 27th, 2022.
The topic of drugs and alcohol is a frequently debated topic among Christians. Is it permissible for a Christian to drink alcohol? Is recreational marijuana use sinful? Join Bro. Mathew as he outlines four biblical principles that can guide the Christian through this topic. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | April 20th, 2022.
If there is one fact of Christian teaching widely known, it is that Jesus Christ died from crucifixion on a wooden cross. Many also know that Jesus died to pay the penalty of sin. However, is it commonly understood why Christ died from crucifixion as opposed to any other form of death? Was crucifixion simply the method of execution chosen by the Romans? Or did God the Father choose death by crucifixion as an essential part of His plan of salvation? Listen as Bro. Mathew demonstrates from Scripture that Christ's death on a cross was the only way to remove the curse of sin. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | April 6th, 2022
Does the earth need to be saved from human beings? Are humans an invasive species on earth? The modern environmentalist movement would claim so. In this message, join Bro. Mathew as he dissects modern environmentalism from a biblical perspective. Learn about biblical principles relating to this topic and what the Bible suggests is the basis for the beliefs of environmentalism. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | April 6th, 2022
Continuing last week's biblical examination of communist theory, Bro. Mathew explore a few more pillars of communist ideology. Learn about how communist ideology interprets the cause of world evil and how it proposes to eliminate such evil. Finally, learn about the true source of communist ideology. Is Karl Marx the real father of communism, or is there another?
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | March 30th, 2022
Communism is more than just a political and economic theory. Communism represents a belief system about the nature of the world, the source of the world's problems, and the solution to those problems. The belief system behind communism is growing in popularity among young Americans, and it is influencing almost every major social justice debate (e.g., environmentalism, racial inequality, etc.). Therefore, in order to understand the social justice issues fully and to guard ourselves from deceptive social justice arguments, a biblical examination of communist theory is vital. Join Bro. Mathew as he leads the students through this fascinating study. East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | March 23rd, 2022
Beginning a new and final segment on topics relating to social issues and economics, Bro. Mathew teaches on biblical principles relating to economics (or the production, management, and exchange of goods and services). In this message, you'll learn what the Bible teaches on the topics of wealth, generosity, and sinful means of enriching oneself.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | March 16th, 2022
The final message on the segment of topics related to death, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of abortion. After an overview of key background information relating to abortion, Bro. Mathew establishes a brief biblical case for the personhood of all people at every stage of human development. Then, four major arguments for abortion are examined a critiqued. Discover the one exception where abortion may be permitted, and discover the answer to one of the most challenging scenarios a pregnant woman could face.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | March 2nd, 2022
The second leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 34, suicide is a problem that is increasing in the United States. What does the Bible say about suicide or assisted suicide? Is suicide a sin? Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Join Bro. Mathew as he teaches through biblical passages that record instances of suicide or suicidal thoughts.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | February 23, 2022
Building off the previous message on self-defense, this message addresses the topic of war from a biblical perspective. Is war ever justified in the eyes of God? If war is justified in certain circumstances, are there general principles that should govern a nation's conduct in war? Is it ever acceptable for a Christian to serve in the military during a time of war? Listen as Bro. Mathew seeks to answer these questions from Scripture.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | February 16, 2022
We live in a fallen world of sin and evil, and at times, violent people threaten the lives of the innocent. Is it ever acceptable for self-identified Christians to use lethal force in the defense of themselves or others? Listen as Bro. Mathew explores what the Bible has to say about self-defense.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | February 09, 2022
Starting a new segment on topics related to death, Bro. Mathew teaches on the subject of capital punishment. Learn about the nature of death, its justification as a penalty for sin, and the purposes and application of capital punishment within the biblical framework. This message will serve as a foundation for future topics in this segment of the series.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | February 02, 2022
The secret sin that is not so secret, internet pornography represents perhaps the greatest and most insidious threat to the current culture. Listen as Bro. Mathew exposes the evil and harm of pornography and outlines a biblically based strategy to conquer porn addiction.
East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | January 26, 2022
Building off the previous messages on homosexuality, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of transgenderism. Learn about what the Bible says about transgenderism and why God cares about maintaining the distinctions between male and female. See how God is concerned with both cultural and physical expressions of gender and how biological sex and gender cannot be separated.
Passages Discussed: Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5; 1 Corinthians 11:3, 10, 14-15
Biblical Ethics - Transgenderism | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | Wednesday, January 19, 2022
In this episode, Bro. Mathew continues the discussion on homosexuality and explains why the Bible condemns homosexuality.
Biblical Ethics - Homosexuality (Part 2) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski
In this introduction to our series on biblical ethics, Bro. Mathew begins with the topic of homosexuality. In this episode, Bro. Mathew discusses what the Bible says about homosexuality.
Biblical Ethics - Homosexuality (Part 1) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski
In this fourth and final episode of the current series, Bro. Mathew teaches on the topic of Satan. Learn about Satan's roles, origin, power, and fate.
Angels, Demons, and Satan (Part 4) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski
In this episode, Bro. Mathew continues teaching on the topic of demons. Bro. Mathew explores an angelic rebellion that took place in association with and following the Tower of Babel incident (Genesis 11). Discover what the Bible says about angelic national rulers who fell under the influence of Satan, rebelled against God, and began to wage war against the people of God.
Angels, Demons, and Satan (Part 3) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski
In this second part of our Angels, Demons, and Satan series, we introduce the topic of demons (the sinister spirits of the spiritual realm). In this episode on demons, we will discuss the angelic rebellion in Genesis 6, its consequences, and the unclean spirits encountered by Jesus and his disciples.
Angels, Demons, and Satan (Part 2) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski
The first episode of the series. Join us as Bro. Mathew teaches on angels, specifically the "good guys." Learn about the titles given to angels, their appearance, and their function in God's creation.
Angels, Demons, and Satan (Part 1) | East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski