Pastor Harlan takes a closer look at the second mark of a true church: the right administration of the sacraments. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
Author Archives: Nate Harlan
Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Calling with Which You Have Been Called — Ephesians 4:1‑6
Pastor Stephen Baker guest preaches, speaking on how we are to conduct ourselves in the church as we are—fallen people who will inevitably sin against each other. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Olia Gozha on Unsplash
Free from Anxieties — 1 Corinthians 7:32‑35
Pastor Nate Harlan continues examining the context of Paul’s words to the Corinthians on marriage. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Anthony Tori on Unsplash
Ecclesiology, Part 17
Pastor Nate Harlan talks about the fifth sola, “Soli Deo Gloria.” Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
Ecclesiology, Part 16
Pastor Nate Harlan examines “Sola Scriptura”—Scripture alone—and how it helps us determine whether a church bears the first mark of a true church, the faithful preaching of the Gospel. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
The Present Distress — 1 Corinthians 7:25‑31
The apostle Paul’s counsel about marriage in this passage has been the subject of pastoral debate. Why would Paul advise Christians against marrying? Pastor Nate Harlan explains, putting the passage in its historical context in order to better understand the apostle’s intentions. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. PhotoContinue reading “The Present Distress — 1 Corinthians 7:25‑31”
God-Given Life — 1 Corinthians 7:17‑24
Modern evangelicalism is fond of telling the Christian to “find God’s will for your life.” But how do we determine what our calling is by using the guide our Lord has given us: the Scriptures? How do we know whether we are being of use to the Kingdom? Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above, downloadContinue reading “God-Given Life — 1 Corinthians 7:17‑24”
Ecclesiology, Part 15
Pastor Nate Harlan continues discussing the five solas and their bearing on the nature of a true church. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
Navigating Marriage, Part Two – 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on Paul’s instructions for Christians who are married to unbelievers, as well as how children ought to be treated by the Church. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Heidi Fin on Unsplash
Ecclesiology, Part 14
Pastor Nate Harlan examines the five solas, the boundary stones that the Reformers left us in order to be able to distinguish the true Gospel from false teaching. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash