Understanding Christianity

In Daniel Four, we see the LORD humiliate King Nebuchadnezzar because of his pride. Through this painful discipline, the King comes to the realization the God is sovereign and worthy to be praised. This Chapter show us the transformation of the King and what genuine repentance looks like.

You can purchase Sean's book 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus from the G3 website here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/?mc_cid=49311f516a&mc_eid=d2c09c6b6d This final sermon in a four-part series on the Discipleship Pathway focuses on how believers should serve generously. Pastor Sean describes three specific areas. First, believers are discovering and using their gifts to SERVE others. Second, believers are excited and equipped to SHARE the gospel. Third, believers are empowered and entrusted to LEAD in ministry. You can watch this sermon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suCP0L3RJ9Y

How do you grow intentionally? Believers should worship biblically every Sunday in corporate worship as the primary means of grace. In addition, we should all be involved in a small group where we can connect relationally and study God's word. However, many believers have never been connected to a gender-specific group of 3-5 people for more intentional discipleship. In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole gives a biblical foundation from Colossians 2:6-8 and other passages to show why it's vital to your spiritual growth to be equipped to grow intentionally in a discipleship group. You can watch this sermon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCagQp7LvA

Daniel Chapter Three records the golden statue erected by King Nebuchadnezzar and his idolatrous command for all people to bow down and worship. The three bold young Jewish men did not bow and were thrown into the fiery furnace. What does this passage teach us about the absolute sovereignty of God? About idolatry? About God's wrath and the cross of Christ? Listen and find out.

Dr. Sean Cole invites his Associate Pastor of Youth and Families Dustin Smith to discuss the upcoming G3 annual conference next week. They talk about what preachers they want to hear the most, which breakout sessions to attend, and the preview of The Cessasionist movie. If you're going to G3, please reach out to Sean as he wants to meet the podcast listeners. He will do a book signing on Friday afternoon before the first breakout session. You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

Dr. Sean Cole introduced the Discipleship Pathway to Emmanuel Baptist Church. This is the first sermon introducing the direction the elders believe God is leading the church in the area of disciple-making. We want to see believers WORSHIP Biblically together on Sundays for expository preaching, observing baptism and the Lord’s supper, singing, confession of sin, and prayer. To Worship Biblically means that we gather under the authority of the Bible, read the Bible, sing the Bible, pray the Bible, hear the preaching of the Bible, and see the Bible in the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. You can watch the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXVL9GTG2Eg&t=11s

Dr. Sean Cole continues the Wednesday night teaching series on the book of Daniel. In Chapter 2, we see the contrast between the paranoid King Nebuchadnezzar and the godly man of prayer and wisdom, Daniel. The main point of this passage is that God's Kingdom will prevail over the kingdoms of this world through His Son Jesus. You can watch this on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/1513561669453444

Pastor Sean preaches Isaiah 12 in this stand-alone sermon: Redemption should always result in rejoicing. We see three truths in this passage. First, God’s redemption is ACCOMPLISHED by the removal of His wrath. (vs. 1-3) This is called Propitiation. Second, God’s redemption is ANNOUNCED by the sharing of his salvation. (vs. 4) This is called Proclamation! Third, God’s redemption is ADORED by the singing of His sovereignty. (vs. 5-6) This is called Adoration! You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ Dr. Sean Cole begins a new Wednesday night teaching series at Emmanuel Baptist Church through the book of Daniel. In this introductory podcast, he gives the historical and literary context of the book. He also shows how God sovereignly protected the four Israelite young men in Babylon as they underwent a three-year indoctrination program by King Nebuchadnezzar.

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ Only God’s grace will empower you to faithful obedience. God's people must be GENEROUS with God's gifts and GUARDIANS of God's truth. How can you practically guard the gospel and hold fast to the Scriptures? Listen and find out. You can watch the sermon video here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwbSgaAbYog

Emmanuel Baptist Church held its first annual Virtue of Manhood Conference: Oaks of Righteousness for the Glory of God. In this first session, Pastor Sean addressed the confusion men face today in understanding true biblical manhood. He gives some biblical examples of toxic and passive masculinity. He teaches from Isaiah 61:1-4 and provides four truths about biblical manhood. A godly man is a joyful, strong leader who glorifies God and builds for future generations. His ultimate identity comes in salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. You can watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En7q25jbC4U

In this second session from The Virtue of Manhood Conference, Pastor Sean teaches two primary virtues: (1) A godly man is a BOLD LEADER. (2) A godly man is a SOUND THEOLOGIAN. You can watch the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/143921395430688

In this final session of The Virtue of Manhood Conference, Pastor Sean teaches the final two characteristics of a godly man. (1) A godly man is a LOVING PROTECTOR. (2) A godly man is a WISE INVESTOR. You can watch the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144/videos/665728935487446

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ In Revelation Chapter 5, John sees our sovereign God seated on His royal throne. The Father dwells in unapproachable light surrounded by thunder and lightning, brilliant light, the 24 elders, the four living creatures, and a sea of glass. God is absolutely holy and transcendent. How can sinners ever have access to or approach this holy God? We cannot without a Mediator. In Revelation Chapter 5, John sees the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who is also the slaughtered Lamb. Every single person needs Jesus as the one Mediator between God and man. You can watch this sermon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQgKGr_ji-0

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ The major point of contention between Calvinists and Provisionists over the doctrine of election--especially in Ephesians 1 is this: When does a person get "in Christ?" Does a person ONLY get "in Christ" on the exercise of free will to choose Jesus and thus become one of the elect group? Or are the elect In Christ before the foundation of the world in the covenant of redemption? Is God's election of individuals to salvation unconditional? Or is God's election of a group that is conditioned on faith? Listen as Dr. Sean Cole takes a deep dive into Ephesians 1:3-14 and attempts to show the major differences between the Reformed understanding of election versus the Provisionist understanding.

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ The sovereign majesty of God is a solid encouragement to stand firm until Jesus comes back. In 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Paul gives Timothy five commands which show us how to stand firm and persevere to the end. How do we fight the good fight of faith? How do we continually battle the unholy trinity of the world, the flesh, and the devil? We have a healthy dose of the absolute sovereignty of our glorious, radiant God. Meeting Him will be your greatest trauma on that final day if you don't have the one Mediator who died in your place. You can watch this sermon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ3CeX95Ins

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ A straightforward reading of John 6 shows that the Father has given a select people to the Son. Those people cannot come because they are spiritually dead. The Spirit effectually draws those and only those who have been given by the Father to Jesus. The Trinity works infallibly to secure the salvation of the elect from first to last. This is the Reformed and biblical view. Only a Calvinist can properly and exegetically walk through John 6. Provisionists attempt to do this but import issues foreign to the text like judicial hardening, the ability to resist the drawing, and other topics. Listen as Sean walks through John 6.

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ False doctrine leads to perverted minds and restless hearts. Sound doctrine leads to renewed minds and contented hearts. Godly thinking and holy desires. How do you renew your mind and find contentment for your heart in Christ alone? How does the love of money lead to spiritual ruin? Listen and find out. You can watch the sermon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FWIxGZet_U

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ Your attitudes and actions at work can either help or hurt your Christian witness. How do you honor God at work? While Paul addresses how slaves should treat their masters, the principle for today relates to employee/employer relations. The glory of God and the advance of the gospel should motivate your work ethic. You can watch this sermon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBnb_y98T8

You can purchase Sean's new book from G3 Press called 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus here: https://g3min.org/product/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ Dr. Sean Cole interacts with a recent Soteriology 101 video from Leighton Flowers, where he objects to the Reformed understanding of reprobation. He argues that one of the fundamental problems with Calvinism is that it makes God unjust to condemn sinners for being born with a condition of total inability over which they have no control to do otherwise. It is intuitively unjust and irrational for God to hold sinners accountable for a condition that He ordained them to have. How does the Bible answer this "problem?" Listen and find out.