This Q&A allowed Charlie Jensen to answer some theoligical, pastoral, and personal questions pertaining to his candicacy to the office of church elder.
Justin Lamborn continues looking at the Attributes of God with this third part of the lessson.
To commemorate Reformation Day, Justin Lamborn reviews the Protestant principle known as Sola Scriptura.
In this text, we see the Lord institute one of two ordinances for the church - communion (also called The Lord's Supper).
Aaron Stogner looks at a key New Testament passage that covers the chief duties church elders, the biblical requirements they must meet, and the reward they have to look forward to. Supplementing the biblical requirements of elders are 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
Pastor Aaron Stogner explains the basis, requirements, and motivation for the those who would aspire to the office of deacons in the local church.
Third and final part of our introduction to the Bible in our "Fundamentals of the Faith" Sunday School class.
Guest Preacher Pastor John Leprohn takes us through Psalm 25 explaining how God works in the believer's life despite hardships, trials, and sufferings.
Continuing in the discussion of revelation, Aaron Stogner explains the unique role and quality of Scripture compared to other ways that God has revealed things to mankind.
In this passage, Jesus and the Twelve are observing the Passover meal when He makes the startling announcement that one of them will betray Him.
Fundamentals of the Faith is a series where we will be reviewing and explaining the basic and foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. In this introduction, Aaron Stogner begins by laying down the concept of revelation, how God has revealed Himself to mankind, and the unique role that Scripture plays.
In this passage, we see the concern of the disciples that they have nowhere to celebrate the Passover meal followed up by the sovereign providence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Continuing from last week's message, we see Mary of Bethany's act of worship contrasted with Judas' offer to betray Jesus to the Sanhedrin at a time He will be alone and vulnerable.
Halfway through the Passion week, the Lord Jesus Christ receives two diametrically opposed reponses two of His followers: an act of consecretion from Mary of Bethany and conspiracy to betray Him to the religious leaders from Judas Iscariot.
In the final segment of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus gives His disciples (and all disciples everywhere) the most important take away from the whole chapter.
In this text, Jesus gives the 7th and 8th signs that will accompany the end of the age - disruptions in the cosmos and the descent of the Son of Man.
In this text, Jesus continues explaining to His disciples the signs that will accompany the end of the age just before He returns. After many false Christs, wars, earthquakes, famines, and even widespread persecution, will come one great singular sign - the public appearance of the Antichrist who will perform the 'Abomination of Desolation'.
In this part of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus discloses the fourth sign that will accompany the end of the age and immediately precede His return - great worldwide persecution against Christians.
In this part of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus discloses the second and third signs that will accompany the end of the age and immediately precede His return - worldwide war, great earthquakes, and severe famines.
In this text, Jesus gives the first of many signs that will coincide with His return at the end of the age - the coming of many false christs and teachers and the falling away of many.
In this text which happens to be the introduction to the book of Philippians, we see the Apostle Paul disclose several aspects of the pastor's heart as he describes how he feels about the church at Philippi.
In this passage, Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple as well as the accompanying signs of His return.
Surrounded by a tide of hypocrisy in the leaders of Israel as well as the wealthy, Jesus finds one solitary, poor widow in the Temple treasury who demonstrated sincere trust and worship of God.
Having endured the gauntlet of questions by the leaders of Israel in the Temple grounds, Jesus has shown them to be inept, unqualified, and unworthy for the positions they so proudly hold. In this passage, Jesus warns the people to beware of the Scribes who have incurred greater judgment on themselves.
After a long day of answering the inquisitorial questions of Scribes, chief priests, and elders of Israel, Jesus asks them a question of His own, showing that the Scriptural view of the Christ is greater than they perceive him to be.
In this passage, Jesus is asked by a Scribe which of the many commandments found within the Law was the greatest.
The Pharisees and Herodians try another avenue to bait and trap Jesus during the Passion Week.
After neutralizing the Sanhedrin's first trap, Jesus counters with a parable of warning and judgment against the leaders of Israel who are plotting to kill Him.
The Sanhedrin begin the first of many confrontations with Jesus after He has entered Jerusalem and cleard the Temple during His Passion week.
In this passage, we see the transformed Peter powerfully preach the Risen Jesus to the Jews in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. The Jesus whom they had killed, God raised up and made Him both Lord and Christ.
In this passage, Jesus explains to His disciples how to access the power of God through prayer.
In this session, we look at putting together a working definition of worship that is acceptable to God.
In this passage, King Jesus exerts His right to insect and judge the fruit of both a fig tree and the Temple in Jerusalem, both being very impressive in appearance.
In this session, we begin reviewing the important points covered in our church history series.
In this session, Justin Lamborn continues to look at the fallout of the 4th Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon.
In this text, Jesus finishes another teaching moment where He reminds His disciples how they are not to attitudes like leaders and rulers of the world, but rather follow his example of humility and service to others.
In this session, Justin Lamborn revisits some important reasons to know and be familiar with church history, and then briefly looks at the state of the church after the Council of Chalcedon as more controversies arise.
In this passage, Jesus trailblazes the road to Jerusalem where He will soon suffer and die. Aware of the disciples' amazement at this, Jesus pulls them aside and meticulously explains what is to come.
In the 4th and 5th centuries, we see the church still wrestling with the question of precisely who and what is Jesus Christ? Is he one person with one or two natures? If he has two natures, how do they both exist in the one person? Or are there two persons - a man closely joined to the divine Son of God? These questions are the backdrop of these councils.
In this passage, Jesus explains the sad and tragic irony that wealth and prosperity which people often take as a sign of God's favor can actually be a great obstacle to their salvation.
In this session, we see two heresies arise because an over-emphasis on only certain theolicial details - Apollinarianism and Nestorianism.
In this text, a very "good" man who is searching for eternal life asks Jesus what he must to to be saved.
In this session, Justin (pronounced Jus-steen) Lamborn continues examining the life and contributions of Augustine, early church father of the late 4th/early 5th century.
In this text, Jesus responds to the proud and self-centered attitude of the Twelve by pointing them to the simple faith and dependance children have for their parents.
In this episode, Justin Lamborn takes us through the early life and conversion of Augustine, Bishop of Hippo.
In this text, we see Jesus begin His Judean and Perean ministry and respond to the culture's pervading view of easy divorcism.
Guest preacher Stephen Duwe opens up the Servant Song of Isaiah 42 and calls believers to examine what or who it is they treasure the most.
In this text, Jesus concludes His rebuke of the Twelve's competitive rivalry with a sober, shocking warning and call to get with it and act like disciples.
In this session, Aaron surveys the development of the Arian controversy, its supposed settling at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, and its actual settling at the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD. Oh, and a shoutout to Athanasius!
In this passage, we see the John and the Twelve proud and sectarian attitude against an outsider and what Jesus has to say about it.
In this passage, we see the Lord Jesus respond to the self-promoting bickering of His twelve disciples with instruction towards humility and service.
Daniel McCafferty teaches on the how and why of effectively reading, hearing, studying, and meditating on the Bible.
In this passage, we consider the angelic announcement of the Gospel to humble shepherds, its object in the person and work of Jesus, and correct responses it warrants from us.
After the transfiguration, Jesus, Peter, James, and John return to find the other nine disciples down in the valley in a heated argument concerning their failure to cast out a particularly nasty demon.
In this session, we look at how the unity of Church and State changed the teaching and administration of the church in the 4th century.
In this text, we see the disciples try to put puzzling pieces of Old Testament prophecy together in light of Jesus' coming suffering and death. We also see Jesus set the matter straight.
In this session, Justin Lamborn speaks on the effects and consequences of Emperor Constantine bringing the offices of church and state together under his rule and direct influence.
In this session, we see empire-wide persecution hit the church in three big waves through the reigns of Emperors Decius, Valerian, and Diocletian, and then toleration and legalization of Christianity through the reign of Constantine.
In Mark 8:27-33, we see two critical truths about Jesus that His disciples must know concerning who He is and what He came to do.
Daniel McCafferty introduces us to four of Africa's early church Fathers and their contributions to church history.
In this text, we see Jesus teaching and shaping His disciples despite their slowness in learning.
In this episode, we take a look at Gnosisticm and Montanism, the two threats the church dealt with in the 2nd century, and how the church responded to them.
In his final message to SVBC, Pastor Karl Heitman explains the Christian's responsibility to the pastor of the church.
A brief overview of the five guiding principles that the reformers used to rediscover and restore the Gospel to the church during the Protestant Reformation.
In this episode, we examine what led to Christian persecution in the early church and the men who rose up to defend the church.
The Lord Jesus Christ demonstrates His divine power in creating food for the multitudes a second time, giving His disciples another opportunity to learn to look to Him for provision.
Guest preacher Andrew Rappaport demonstrates from John 21:15-19 and other passages that the Lord Jesus Christ knows everything, which means He must be God.
The first episode sets the stage for church history by examining the worlds of both the Roman Empire and Judaism at the beginning of the first century.
The Lord Jesus Christ shows His divine power and mercy to a gentile woman who's daughter is possessed.
In this message, Evangelist Andrew Rappaport of "Striving for Eternity Ministries" explains how the many unique titles that are attributed to Jesus prove He was God in the flesh.
Pastor Karl gives a summary report on his 10-day trip to Germany and ties it in with an exposition of one major aspect of a pastor/missionary’s duty.
On Christmas Day, Pastor Karl reminds everyone about the aspects of sinners' salvation revealed in Christ's appearing.
In wake of the presidential election, Pastor Karl brings a message from God's Word that will help the believers respond biblically.
In recognition of Father's Day, Pastor Karl brought a message from God's Word focusing on what a godly man is.
In recognition of Mother's Day, Pastor Karl brought a message from God's Word focusing on what a godly woman is.
In this message, Pastor Karl explains the relationship between saving faith and good works.