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Session 2: Unity in Marriage (Philippians 2:14–16) In this second session of our Marriage Conference series, we build on the foundation of humility and turn to Paul's words in Philippians 2:14–16: “Do all things without grumbling or disputing.” If humility is the soil where unity grows, then grumbling and disputing are the termites that destroy it. In marriage, it's not usually the big dramatic blowups that erode intimacy, but the quiet complaints, the sarcastic remarks, the constant need to be right. Left unchecked, these patterns corrode trust and turn covenant love into competition. In this message, we'll look at why Paul takes grumbling so seriously, how it undermines unity in marriage, and what it means to replace a spirit of complaint with a posture of gratitude. Along the way, you'll find practical tools to handle disagreements with grace, speak words that build up instead of tear down, and pursue a shared purpose in Christ. Unity in marriage isn't about uniformity—it's about harmony, two voices tuned to the same key: the gospel of Jesus Christ. As husbands and wives hold fast to the Word of Life, their marriages become a testimony of light in a world that desperately needs to see the love of Christ.

Parenting Lecture: Building a Gospel-Centered Home Speaker: Dr. Weston Brown September 2025 In this lecture, we explore what it means to build a gospel-centered home, a household that functions as a kingdom embassy, where Christ's reign shapes marriage, parenting, and everyday life. We'll unpack the dangers of legalism, abdication, and moralism, and consider how to cultivate a family culture marked by grace, truth, worship, forgiveness, and joy. Parenting is gospel ministry, and God calls us to model His grace daily as we disciple our children. Join us as we learn how to make our homes radiant with the gospel in a world full of competing voices. Click to see the slides from this lecture: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzutOuXOc/YuoklA6Zxkf5bnwDFunsmg/view?utm_content=DAGzutOuXOc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h60a83a3cd3

Pursuing Contentment: Part 2 Genesis 30:25-43 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Pursuing Contentment Genesis 29:31-30:24 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Session 3: Pursuing Peace in Marriage (Philippians 4:4–9) In this final session of our Marriage Conference series, we turn to Philippians 4:4–9 and explore what it means to pursue peace in marriage. We've seen how humility lays the foundation (Phil. 2:1–8) and unity grows when we put away grumbling and disputing (Phil. 2:14–16). Now Paul shows us the fruit of that process: peace. But peace doesn't just happen—it must be pursued. Drawing from Paul's words, written from a prison cell, we'll discover that peace isn't about circumstances going smoothly at home, but about letting Christ rule in our hearts and marriages. Together, we'll look at five calls for every couple: The call to rejoice in the Lord, even when circumstances disappoint. The call to reasonableness, cultivating gentleness instead of harshness. The call to prayer, turning anxiety into dependence on God. The call to renew our minds, focusing on what is true, pure, and commendable. The call to practice daily habits of peace, knowing the God of peace Himself will be with us. This session will help you see how peace flows from the gospel: forgiven people forgive, reconciled people reconcile, loved people love. And as you actively pursue peace together, your marriage becomes a living testimony that Christ Himself is present in your home.

Session 1: Humility in Marriage (Philippians 2:1–8) Marriage is the union of two sinners, which means pride is always lurking at the door. In this first session of our 2025 Marriage Conference, we turn to Philippians 2:1–8—not a marriage passage on the surface, but a goldmine for learning what it means to love like Christ. Scripture tells us that humility is not optional; it is the very oxygen of a healthy, God-honoring marriage. In this message, we'll see how our earthly marriages are meant to reflect the greater heavenly marriage between Christ and His bride, the church. We'll explore why pride is the greatest enemy of unity, how Jesus' self-emptying humility becomes the pattern for our own, and what practical steps we can take to serve, listen, and love one another with the mind of Christ. Whether you're newly married, seasoned in marriage, or preparing for marriage, this session will help you see how the gospel of grace transforms the way husbands and wives live together.

Waking Up To Leah Genesis 29:1-30 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org In Genesis 29:1–30 we see Jacob arrive at a well, fall in love at first sight with Rachel, and then discover on his wedding day that the deceiver has himself been deceived. What looks like a family drama filled with trickery and heartbreak is actually a powerful display of God's providence at work. In this sermon, we trace how God uses even sin, rivalry, and disappointment to accomplish His purposes—bringing forth the twelve tribes of Israel, and ultimately the line of Christ through Leah, the unloved wife. Along the way we'll consider what this story teaches us about repentance and faith, about marriage, and about Christ, the true Bridegroom who gave His life for His people. If you've ever wondered how God can redeem brokenness, or how the gospel shines through even the messiest parts of Scripture, this passage is for you.

Jesus Christ: The Ladder to Heaven Genesis 28:10-22 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org When Jacob hit rock bottom—alone, guilty, and on the run—God showed up in the wilderness with a vision that changed everything. In Genesis 28, we see a God who meets us at our lowest, reveals His presence and promises, and points us to Christ, the true ladder between heaven and earth. If you've ever felt lost, restless, or weighed down by guilt, this passage reminds us that God's grace meets us right where we are and calls us to respond in worship and trust.

This is the seventh session in a multi-week class on Biblical care in which we continue our consideration of the nature and implications of the gospel and how the gospel get's applied to all of life. Much of today's content comes from The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-an-evangelical-celebration/

Jacob's Deception and the Merit of Christ Genesis 27 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org This week we return to the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27, where deception, favoritism, and broken family dynamics unfold. At first glance, it looks like a tragedy of human failure—but behind it all stands the sovereign hand of God. This passage confronts our cultural obsession with fairness and merit, reminding us that God's purposes are not based on human effort, birth order, or morality, but on His sovereign mercy. Drawing from Romans 9, Ephesians 2, and Exodus 34, we see that God's choice of Jacob was not because he was better than Esau, but because of God's unchanging character and grace. The good news for us is the same: salvation does not rest on our merit, but on the righteousness of Christ credited to us by faith. Genesis 27 is not a manual for moral living—it's a portrait of how grace invades our dysfunction and how the blessing comes only through the Son who took our place.

This is the sixth session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today, we begin to consider the nature and implications of the gospel and how the gospel get's applied to all of life. Much of today's content comes from "Gospel Fluency" by Jeff Vanderstelt and "Equipped to Counsel" by John Henderson. Find the class handout here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Ax2uUi6G9P6M94t3EbpRS8R7RXdwi2f/view?usp=sharing Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv3h3dFdQ/U8kt6nbHJUV2_l9ZGIg1lA/view?utm_content=DAGv3h3dFdQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha71633a123 The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-an-evangelical-celebration/

Redigging the Wells Genesis 26:6-35 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

This is the first session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today we give an overview of what Scripture has to say about how Christians should treat each other. Find the class handout here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CdDmey-fwGpXixFt5AAbtPa9oA309f7mtv31Vf3nKV8/edit?usp=sharing Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrRc6ljEE/cmhOei5MrZdMJ0FmAVrWSg/view?utm_content=DAGrRc6ljEE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd9ddad39d8

This is the fifth session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today we consider how we struggle with the desires of our hearts. Much of today's content comes from "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" by Paul Tripp. Find the class handout here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJoiwAZVYVhVGVc42jN_LqHII38cN4dP/view?usp=sharing Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvI0f0RZo/Yd3__624X__I4q5frBiIgg/view?utm_content=DAGvI0f0RZo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&ut

This is the fourth session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today we examine the heart as the center of human behavior. Much of today's content comes from "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" by Paul Tripp. Find the class handout here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0C42_WndwFU1nDXNkL0NOgsRik5wDFa/view?usp=sharing Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGukeohqjA/a5DqZprqUue2B_go5Spq9g/view?utm_content=DAGukeohqjA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd0df78acd0

Worshipping the Truth Genesis 26:1-5 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

God's Sovereignty and Our Birthright in Christ Genesis 25:19-34 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

This is the third session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today we consider the reality and nature of sin and suffering. Much today's content comes from "Equipped to Counsel" by John Henderson. Find the class handout here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQjMJZKA3zmjZbDLyTO6k9S_4ZA7-BQL/view?usp=share_link Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrSk5GPn0/gpDWQ6NB8b83Y-mu3iI38A/view?utm_content=DAGrSk5GPn0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h59a81b67dc

God Always Keeps His Promises Genesis 25:1-18 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

This is the second session in a multi-week class on Biblical care. Today we give an overview of what Scripture has to say about how Christians should treat each other. Much today's content comes from "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands" by Paul David Tripp. Find the class handout here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dy6sL3usX5VMY_EkAZ1vzDtZf-SzIAq_PAzdD9ERDwc/edit?usp=sharing Find the class slides here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrSLOHEFo/FS57IoJJTJZwq9Tyz3SMLw/view?utm_content=DAGrSLOHEFo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8f502502f8

A Legacy of Covenant Faithfulness Genesis 24 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Our Eternal Home Genesis 23 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Resting in the Promises of God Genesis 21:1-21 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Looking Along the Beam Genesis 20 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Push and Pull of Sin Genesis 19:30-38 Speaker: Taylor Doiron Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Destruction of Sodom Genesis 19:1-29 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Walking in the Way of the Lord Genesis 18:16-33 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Annunciation of Isaac Genesis 18:1-15 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Abraham's Laughter Genesis 17:15-28 Speaker: Nicholas Almasy Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

What is the Purpose of Circumcision? Genesis 17:1-14 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

This is Why You Are Anxious Genesis 16 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Christ the First Fruits - Easter 2025 1 Corinthians 15 Speaker: Weston Brown

The King Who Dies John 18-19 Speaker: Weston Brown Good Friday 2025 More info @covenantshreveport.org

The Marriage Covenant of the Lamb Genesis 15:7-21 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Where Did Abram's Faith Come From? Genesis 15:1-6 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Earthly Vs. Heavenly Wisdom Genesis 14:17-24 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The City God is Building Genesis 14:1-16 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Competing Visions of the Good Life Genesis 13 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Fear and the Steadfast Love of God Genesis 12:10-20 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Three Enemies of the Soul Luke 21:34-36 Speaker: Weston Brown Ash Wednesday 2025 More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Worshiping The Creator Not The Creation Genesis 11:10-12:9 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Descendants of Noah Genesis 10 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Clothing of Grace Genesis 9:18-29 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

How Shall We Live? Genesis 8:20-9:17 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Hope in God's Judgement Genesis 7:17-8:19 Speaker: Taylor Doiron Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The New and Better Noah Genesis 7:1-16 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ coveantshreveport.org

It's Not About the Boat Genesis 6:9-22 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis

Everything Was Evil Continually Genesis 6:1-8 Speaker: Weston Brown Series: Genesis More info @ covenantshreveport.org

Christian Maturity and the Word of God Ephesians 4:1-16 Speaker: Weston Brown More info @ covenantshreveport.org

The Nativity Sermon of St. John Chrysostom John 1:1-14 Speaker: Weston Brown Christmas Day 2024

Peace to Those With Whom He is Pleased Christmas Eve 2024 Speaker: Weston Brown More info @ covenantshreveport.org