Episodes
Dr. Joe Rigney recaps the roles of men and women in marriage, emphasizing the consequences of neglecting responsibilities and choosing earthly desires over God's commands. The story of Adam and Eve in the Bible is discussed, highlighting the curses placed on them and the challenges that arise in relationships. The importance of taking responsibility, understanding the origin and orientation of individuals in relationships, and striving for sober-mindedness is emphasized. The concept of...
Published 08/30/24
Dr. Joe Rigney goes through the creation account in Genesis 1-3 to show the headship of the husband and wife relationship. Dr. Rigney emphasizes the importance of a courageous marriage in the 21st century, based on biblical teachings. He discusses the concept of male headship rooted in creation, highlighting the roles of husbands and wives. This session delves into the complementarity of the sexes in God's design and the importance of faithful fulfillment of specific roles. Dr. Rigney...
Published 08/26/24
Pastor Anthony Uvenio discusses the importance of the breastplate of righteousness in the armor of God, emphasizing that righteousness is a gift from God through faith in Jesus. He explains the double transformation at the heart of the Christian message, with Jesus bearing the wrath of God for our sins. The righteousness of Christ is highlighted as a free gift that provides assurance and security in God's love, serving as protection against Satan's lies. Believers are encouraged to rely on...
Published 08/25/24
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Published 08/22/24
In this sermon, Pastor Jensen continues to discuss what love is and how love in action saves. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!
Published 08/19/24
Published 08/18/24
Pastor Anthony Uvenio discusses putting on the Belt of Truth in the spiritual battle we are facing. #ArmorOfGod #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianLife #Ephesians6 #beltoftruth www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda
Published 08/18/24
This session emphasizes the importance of behavior in determining feelings and behavior in biblical counseling, highlighting the role of the nervous system and the sanctification process in bringing about personality change. Pastor Jensen discusses the need for nouthetic counseling and the role of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts, contrasting it with the transference method used in other counseling approaches. The concept of transference in counseling is explored, with an emphasis on...
Published 08/17/24
Pastor Christopher MacDowell expounds on the command to rest and how leisure should be viewed from a biblical standpoint. This presentation discusses leisure as a gift and obligation from God, emphasizing the importance of using it to honor Him and align with biblical principles. It warns against allowing leisure to become an idol, leading to sinful activities and neglect of spiritual responsibilities. The importance of prioritizing time with God, living in holiness, and fulfilling...
Published 08/09/24
Listen as Pastor Mike Moultrie navigates the very sensitive yet important topic with excellence. This transcript is a sermon or speech about contending for the faith in a sexually immoral culture. The key points are: 1. The speaker discusses how sexual immorality has become pervasive in society and the church needs to take a stand against it. 2. He examines the unique and defiling nature of sexual sin, explaining how it defiles the body which is a temple of the Holy Spirit. 3. The speaker...
Published 08/09/24
Listen as Pastor Anthony Uvenio exposes what materialism is and why it's a self deception. At the recent Contending for the Faith Conference, Anthony Uvenio, an elder at Hope Reformed Baptist Church, tackled the profound issue of materialism and its impact on our spiritual lives. His compelling discourse delved into why material possessions, while not inherently evil, can become detrimental idols when they take precedence over our relationship with God. Summary: 1. Definition of idolatry:...
Published 08/09/24
Listen as Pastor Phil Sessa of Soulfishing Ministries as he dismantles relativism and shows you how you can as well. This was Round 1 of the Contending Against Idols Conference. The transcript emphasizes the importance of contending for the Christian faith in a world of fake news and relativism. It stresses the need for Christians to defend their beliefs with gentleness and respect, using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth. The speaker highlights the flaws of relativism and...
Published 08/09/24
This session explores the differences between directive and non-directive counseling, with a focus on Rogerian and biblical approaches. It emphasizes the importance of moral judgments based on scripture and the role of the Christian counselor as a helper. The concept of biblical love, involving feelings and actions, is discussed, along with the importance of listening and guiding individuals to scripture. The discussion will continue next week, focusing on the use of the book of Proverbs in...
Published 08/08/24
Pastor Anthony Uvenio discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the importance of believers putting on the armor of God to stand firm against evil. They emphasize the power of opposition faced by Christians and the need for dependence on God's strength. Pastor Anthony cautions against complacency and stresses the responsibility of actively engaging in the spiritual battle. They highlight the significance of recognizing weaknesses and relying on Christ for salvation. # The Armor of God:...
Published 08/05/24
In this sermon, Pastor Jensen discusses true love and uses 1 Cor 13 to further make his case. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!
Published 07/29/24
The book of Ephesians contains a description of the armor of God in chapter 6. In this series, Pastor Anthony Uvenio will go through what the armor is, what it consists of, what it isn't, and how it should be used. The series will be based in Iain Duguid's book, The Whole Armor of God. The podcast episode can be found here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/4--What-is-Nouthetic-Counseling-Pt--2-e2mfr1e www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast:...
Published 07/28/24
One of the most important yet neglected disciplines in Christianity is the teaching on biblical counseling. All Christians are counselors whether they realize it or not. In this introduction lesson, we will go over what Nouthetic counseling is, why it's important, and where we can find it in the scriptures. Join us as we continue to go through what Nouthetic Counseling is. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook:...
Published 07/26/24
The Bible is 16 Verses is a biblical theology course that will take us from Genesis to Revelation and show us what the unfolding plan of God is for His Kingdom, His people, and His entire creation. Join us as we go through the book chapter by chapter. Today's lesson is the last one in the series of 16 and is based on Revelation 21:1-4 and concerns the new heavens and earth. You can buy the book here: Amazon.com: 16 Verses The podcast episode can be found here: Reformed Rookie is...
Published 07/21/24
One of the most important yet neglected disciplines in Christianity is the teaching on biblical counseling. All Christians are counselors whether they realize it or not. In this introduction lesson, we will go over what Nouthetic counseling is, why it's important, and where we can find it in the scriptures. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter:...
Published 07/18/24
The Bible is 16 Verses is a biblical theology course that will take us from Genesis to Revelation and show us what the unfolding plan of God is for His Kingdom, His people, and His entire creation. Join us as we go through the book chapter by chapter. Today's lesson is based on Romans 3:21 and concerns the righteousness of God vs the righteousness of man. You can buy the book here: Amazon.com: 16 Verses The podcast episode can be found here: Web: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast:...
Published 07/14/24
The Bible is 16 Verses is a biblical theology course that will take us from Genesis to Revelation and show us what the unfolding plan of God is for His Kingdom, His people, and His entire creation. Join us as we go through the book chapter by chapter. Today's lesson is based on Romans 1:3-4 and concerns the Son of God and the resurrection. You can buy the book here: Amazon.com: 16 Verses The podcast episode can be found here: Reformed Rookie is #2 in the Top 10 Reformed...
Published 07/08/24
The bible has much to say about pride and its effects on the sinner. Listen as we continue to go through more of the proverbs and what they have to say about the self centered, prideful heart of humanity. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Podcast of this episode can be found here: Web: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter:...
Published 07/06/24
In this sermon, Pastor Jensen discusses the arrival of the Holy Spirit as an actual, earthshaking event that changed the course of history. Let's listen and hear how this plays out. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!
Published 07/01/24
In this sermon, Pastor Jensen discusses what "testing the Spirts" means. Let's listen and hear how this plays out. The podcast episode can be found here: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!
Published 06/30/24