Understanding Christianity

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Sean D Cole

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Sean's newest book has been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk. You can purchase it...

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Sean's newest book has been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk. You can purchase it...

Christianity

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Understanding Christianity

COMPASSIONATE CALVINISM: Sean's New Book Released

Sean's newest book has been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk. You can purchase it...

12 hours ago

Understanding Christianity

The Baptism of the Beloved Son: MATTHEW 3:13-17

Sean's newest book has just been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk! You can purchase it...

12 hours ago

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BOLDNESS in a "Negative" World: How to Engage a Hostile Culture

We live in an American culture that is divided, and many are hostile to the gospel of Christ. How can we faithfully engage the lost? Dr. Sean Cole preaches a sermon that addresses four key issues: First, the biblical mandate to preach the...

1 week ago

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ROMANS 5:1-11: The Benefits of Justification

In Romans 5:1-11, we see FIVE blessings or benefits of our justification. Blessing One: We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Blessing Two: We have obtained permanent access to this extraordinary, lasting grace. Blessing Three: One...

2 weeks ago

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A Blueprint for Boldly Proclaiming the Gospel: MATTHEW 3:1-12

What is authentic gospel preaching? How do I practice biblical evangelism? Is there a pattern or blueprint for sharing the gospel with boldness? In the preaching of John the Baptist, we see FOUR aspects of authentic gospel proclamation. First, we...

2 weeks ago

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ROMANS 4

Paul spent three Chapters describing in graphic detail both the sin of pagan Gentiles and self-righteous Jews. (Romans 1-3) All people are under the power of sin and need a positive righteousness that comes from Christ alone. This imputed...

3 weeks ago

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The Reality of Intense Spiritual Warfare Date: MATTHEW 2:13-23

We no longer live in an America where the vast majority of people hold to some degree of Biblical morality or appreciate the Christian faith. As Christians, we can sometimes be objects of scorn, ridicule, and hatred. And this should not surprise us...

3 weeks ago

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ROMANS 3:21-26 Justification, Redemption, and Propitiation

Martin Luther called this passage “the chief point, and the very central place of Romans, and the whole Bible.” Romans 3:21-26 asks this question: What exactly did the death of Jesus accomplish for us to overcome our sin? The answer comes in three...

4 weeks ago

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Let Earth Receive her KING! MATTHEW 2:1-12

Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, The birth of Christ is the birth of the King. Will your heart prepare Him room? Will you receive your King? In Matthew...

4 weeks ago

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Romans 3:9-20: The Devastating Reality of TOTAL DEPRAVITY

In Romans 3:9-20, we see the devastating reality of Total Depravity. Paul charges that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin. We are all hopeless, helpless, and hellbound without Christ as our Savior. Dr. Sean Cole presents five truths about the...

1 month ago

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Three Glorious Guarantees MATTHEW 1:18-25

In Matthew 1:18-25, we see the account of the virgin birth of Christ, the King. In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole explores THREE glorious truths that God guarantees us in the birth of Jesus. Truth One: The miraculous virgin birth guarantees a holy and...

1 month ago

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ROMANS 2:17-3:8 Paul's Address to Self-Righteous Jews

In Romans 2:17-3:8, Paul specifically addresses self-righteous Jews who stood in judgment on uncircumcised Gentiles. The Jews were self-confident in their knowledge of the Law, but actually didn’t practice what they preached. The Jews were...

1 month ago

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Sovereign Grace...Magnified MATTHEW 1:2-17

Dr. Sean Cole continues the sermon series in Matthew called "Christ is King." In Chapter 1:2-17, we encounter a list of names that we may sometimes be tempted to skip over in the genealogy of Jesus. We may say, “Oh, it’s just a bunch of...

1 month ago

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ROMANS 2:1-16

In Romans 2:1-16, Paul addresses self-righteous Jews after confronting pagan Gentiles in Chapter 1. Here is a summary of this passage: The self-righteous person who judges others and yet commits those same sins will be condemned. God’s judgment is...

1 month ago

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Four Foundational Truths for Chaotic Times

We live in a time of chaos, confusion, and Christlessness! In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and other tragic events, as believers in Christ, how do we process this chaos? How do we practice righteous anger without sinning? How do...

1 month ago

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Introduction to MATTHEW: CHRIST is KING!

Dr. Sean Cole begins a new sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew. In this introductory message, he addresses the author, date, purpose, and major themes--especially that Christ is King. He also explains aspects of the Kingdom of God. You can...

1 month ago

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Reaction To the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Many of you are probably just as shocked, saddened, and angered at the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk as I was when I heard the news. This was an act of pure evil targeted at a man who was vocal and unapologetic about his political...

1 month ago

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ROMANS 1:18-32

Dr. Sean Cole continues this new series teaching through the book of Romans. In 1:18-32, Paul describes the universal sinful condition of humans--especially the Gentiles who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. God exercises His wrath against...

2 months ago

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Introduction to ROMANS

Dr. Sean Cole begins a new study in the book of Romans called "Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude." In this introductory teaching, he gives the background to Paul's epistle and focuses on 1:1-17. You can purchase Sean’s two books...

2 months ago

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EXODUS 24: Worship Biblically...on God's Terms

In Exodus 24, we see a picture of the first public worship service in the Bible, which reveals a great deal to us about how we should worship when we gather for a public service on the Lord’s Day. We WORSHIP BIBLICALLY when we approach God on His...

2 months ago