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ANNOUNCING: Sean's new book has just been released for pre-order through G3 Press called "40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus." You can pre-order it here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d Will the SBC slide further into progressivism and embrace an evangelical feminist/egalitarian theology? What will happen in New Orleans in June when Rick Warren appeals the Credentials Committee's decision to disfellowship Saddleback Church for ordaining women? Dr. Sean Cole is very concerned about the future of the SBC. In this podcast, he provides the top FIVE arguments or stances that evangelical feminists/egalitarians use to defend their views. We should pray for the messengers at the SBC annual meeting to have sobriety, conviction, and clarity on this key issue.

ANNOUNCING: Sean's new book has just been released for pre-order through G3 Press called "40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus." You can pre-order it here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole focuses on this main idea: You need God's grace to engage in constant spiritual warfare. He asks three questions of this text: First, WHY must we fight the good fight? Second, HOW do we fight the good fight? Third, WHO are these false teachers, and WHAT have they done? What does it mean to make shipwreck of the faith? What does it mean for Paul to hand these men over to Satan? You can watch the sermon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q4VvGuVbeU

ANNOUNCING: Sean's new book has just been released for pre-order through G3 Press called "40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus." You can pre-order it here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d Joseph flees the advances of Potiphar's wife in Genesis 39. What do we learn about suffering for doing the right thing? How do we flee temptation? Listen and find out!

ANNOUNCING: Sean's new book has just been released for pre-order through G3 Press called "40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus." You can pre-order it here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d Sean starts a new Wednesday night teaching on the life of Joseph. In Genesis 37, we see the 17-year-old "dreamer" betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery. Where is God in the midst of suffering? Why do bad things happen? How can we suffer well? Listen and find out. You can watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lSBhDCgls&t=30s

ANNOUNCING: Sean's new book has just been released for pre-order through G3 Press called "40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus." You can pre-order it here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d This episode is a follow-up to the series started on Expository Preaching. Dr. Sean Cole gives two examples of how we can practice faithful biblical preaching. The first is from John the Baptist in Luke 3, and the second is from Jesus' sermon in Nazareth in Luke 4. These are helpful templates to show how to preach the gospel faithfully.

For Resurrection Sunday, 2023, Dr. Sean Cole preached Paul's sermon on Mars Hill to the city of Athens from Acts 17:16-34. Paul was preaching about Jesus and the resurrection and had four main points: (1) God is the Creator of the universe. (2) God is Sovereign over all things. (3) This God must be worshipped. Why is this so important and how does it relate to Jesus and the empty tomb? How does Paul conclude his sermon? (4) The living God will one day bring final Judgment. You can watch Sean's sermon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5cmLKrTkZo

Dr. Sean Cole concludes the series on the Order of Salvation with the doctrine of Assurance. Justification answers the question: HOW am I saved? We are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Assurance answers the question: How do I KNOW I’m saved? Sinclair Ferguson says, “Assurance is the conscious confidence that we are in a right relationship with God through Christ." What are the three historical faulty views of assurance? What are the three foundational ways to have the assurance of your salvation? What can hinder your assurance? What can help your assurance? Listen and find out. You can also watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Laj6EE-knk

When Jesus humbles you with His mercy, you cannot help but burst into praise! In this sermon, Pastor Sean shows us how God's unlimited patience should lead us to worship. Soteriology should lead to doxology! You can watch this sermon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUHcMYehzGc

Dr. Sean Cole continues the Wednesday night teaching on the Order of Salvation. What is the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? What does this doctrine NOT mean? How do we understand certain passages like Hebrews 6 that appear to teach that one can lose salvation? How do we persevere to the end? He answers these questions in this teaching. You can also watch this on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxWLHN6rK1Q

We need a proper understanding of the difference between the Law and the Gospel. Charles Spurgeon said, “There is no point upon which men make greater mistakes than upon the relation which exists between the law and the gospel.” These two big categories—Law and Gospel—are so crucial for us to understand how the entire Bible works. They serve as a template for how we understand salvation, the cross, and God’s plan for our lives. In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole explains the Three uses of the Law, the violation of the Ten Commandments, and the power of the glory of the gospel. You can watch this sermon on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iR2dO7QyJo

In this teaching, Dr. Sean Cole explains two cases of abuse of the doctrine of sanctification. The first is legalism and the second is license or antinomianism. Both distortions do not believe in the power of the gospel for sanctification. You can watch this teaching on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCavV-2xPA

Dr. Sean Cole leads expository preaching workshops called "Feed the Flock." In this new series of podcasts, he shares insights from those training events. In this episode, he focuses on a theology of expository preaching from the Old Testament. God is a SPEAKING God who preached a sermon at Creation. The LORD commissioned both the prophets and priests to declare His Word. Sean then examines the role of preaching in Nehemiah Chapter 8 when the nation experienced a revival and spiritual awakening. www.seancole.net

Sound doctrine and sincere love should define our faith. Or to state the main point negatively: Heresy and hypocrisy should NOT define our faith. What is the opposite of sound doctrine? Heresy—that is, false teaching. What is the opposite of a sincere love? Hypocrisy—that is, false living. We don’t want to fall into liberalism or legalism. Liberal theology wants love without doctrine—which is so dangerous. Legalism wants theology without love—which is equally dangerous. Instead, sound doctrine and sincere love should define our faith. You can watch this sermon here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sxIqSqcopM&t=4s

Pastor Sean begins a new sermon series through Paul's first letter to Timothy. We live in chaotic, confusing, and confrontational culture that stands opposed to the gospel. How do we navigate these waters? How do we live faithfully for God's truth. In this introductory sermon, Sean sets the foundation by giving the audience, purpose, and main themes of 1 Timothy. Paul starts with our need to rest in God's amazing love for us in Christ. You can watch this sermon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy6Mkx_zSvA

Romans 12:1-2 teaches us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. God has provided the private means of grace to aid us in this growth. Dr. Sean Cole teaches on the importance of Scripture Saturation in personal Bible study. We renew our minds by (1) reading the Scripture, (2) memorizing the Scripture, (3) meditating on the Scripture, and (4) Obeying the Scripture. Sean also teaches on the importance of casting off the works of darkness (Romans 13) and abiding in Christ's word so that the truth can set you free (John 8). You can watch this teaching here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uARJlJkuwE&t=10s

Dr. Sean Cole continues the Wednesday night teaching on Sanctification. He addresses three truths: Sanctification involves a joint partnership between us and the Spirit. (Philippians 2:12-13) Sanctification involves the Holy Spirit transforming us at different levels of growth. (2 Corinthians 3:16-18) God has given us means of grace to help in our sanctification. (Acts 2:41-47) www.seancole.net

Dr. Sean Cole started preaching the Gospel of Luke in the summer of 2020. This is the final sermon that focuses on the ascension of Christ. The Christian life can be distilled down to two overarching goals: We live for WORSHIP and WITNESS. From this passage, he explores three truths. Truth ONE: Jesus sits enthroned in heaven as Lord over all! Truth TWO: The Holy Spirit empowers us to witness to all people. Truth THREE: Jesus deserves your life of joyful worship. You can watch this sermon video on Facebook and Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/1223791428525533 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znhUrpVs8oQ

Dr. Sean Cole continues the teaching on the order of salvation--focusing on progressive sanctification. While we cannot lose our salvation, we still struggle with sin. The Holy Spirit will progressively and continuously make us more holy and rid the pollution of sin in our lives. This session's central teaching: Sanctification involves obedience to God’s Law as a rule for living. He discusses the three uses of the law: Use ONE: To expose our sins and crush us in despair for breaking God’s law. Use TWO: A moral standard to govern civil society. Use THREE: The Law is a rule for obedience given to BELIEVERS. You can watch the video of this teaching on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/1199844603977083 YouTube https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/1199844603977083

In the final words of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, He gives us the heart of our faith. What is the sum and substance of Christianity? The answer: You can have peace with God through the forgiveness of sins. This truth is summarized in three words that all start with the letter G: Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude. Dr. Sean Cole explains these three truths as the heart of the gospel in this sermon from Luke 24:36-47. You can watch the sermon here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/3075736652718858 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUr_GDd-plQ

Dr. Sean Cole continues the Wednesday night teaching on the Order of Salvation. This is Part One of SANCTIFICATION. He distinguishes the difference between justification and sanctification. He describes the need for and the beginning of sanctification. He also discusses the difference between POSITIONAL sanctification and PROGRESSIVE sanctification. Over the next four sessions, Pastor Sean will cover TEN primary teachings on this very important doctrine. In today’s teaching (Part One), Pastor Sean explores two passages: (1) Using Galatians 5:14-18, he teaches that Sanctification involves a life-long struggle with indwelling sin. (2) Romans 8:13 teaches that Sanctification involves constantly killing sin in our lives. www.seancole.net