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In this episode of Cincy Reformed, Rev. Dr. J. Brandon Burks, pastor of Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky, gives five reasons why he is Dutch Reformed. For more information, see: On the History of the Dutch Reformed Church: A Goodly Heritage: The Secession of 1834 and Its Impact on Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and North America https://www.heritagebooks.org/product... The Reformation of 1834 https://marsbooks.online/products/the... Dutch Calvinism in Modern America https://www.eerdmans.com/978080280009... "Integration, Disintegration, and Reintegration: A Preliminary History of the United Reformed Churches in North America," in Always Reforming: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey (ch. 13) https://www.amazon.com/Always-Reforme... Introducing the United Reformed Churches https://cincyreformed.podbean.com/e/i... The Reformed Dutch Influence upon American Presbyterianism https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ct... The Dutch Reformed in North America https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article... On Covenant Theology: Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/sac... Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives https://www.heritagebooks.org/product... On the Sacraments: The Lord's Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/lor... Covenantal Baptism https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/cov... What Do We Mean By Sacrament, Sign, And Seal? https://heidelblog.net/2018/07/what-d... On the Ordinary Means of Grace: The Means of Grace and Sanctification: Part I https://www.wscal.edu/devotion/the-me... The Means of Grace and Sanctification: Part II https://www.wscal.edu/devotion/the-me... By His Spirit and Word: How Christ Builds His Church https://reformedfellowship.net/collec... One Major Difference Between The Reformed And The Evangelicals https://heidelblog.net/2022/12/one-ma... On Liturgical Worship: The Patristic Roots of Reformed Worship https://wipfandstock.com/978153269176... What Happens When We Worship https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/wha... Lost Keys: The Absolution in Reformed Liturgy https://www.academia.edu/35514237/Los... NOT HOLY BUT HELPFUL: A CASE FOR THE “EVANGELICAL FEAST DAYS” IN THE REFORMED TRADITION https://www.midamerica.edu/uploads/fi... On the Confessions & Church Order: With Heart and Mouth: An Exposition of the Belgic Confession https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/wit... But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/but... The Commentary of Dr. Zacharias Ursinus on the Heidelberg Catechism https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the... Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/sav... The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary https://lexhampress.com/product/36697... Crisis in the Reformed Churches https://heritagebooks.org/products/cr... Church Order https://www.urcna.org/church-order Commentary on the Church Order https://archive.org/details/churchord...
Episode Synopsis:One of the most divisive theological controversies of my lifetime was the charismatic movement with its stress upon baptism in the Holy Spirit as evident in speaking in tongues. Whenever the charismatic renewal spread to a new church, it immediately divided the church into two camps–those who experienced what they claimed was a new work of the Holy Spirit which manifested itself in the speaking with tongues, and those who thought such a thing was demonic and who did everything in their power to stamp out the movement before it could spread. Thankfully, that controversy has long since died down. It amazes me that I am able to tackle this now with little if any sense of controversy. What was once considered to be a very controversial subject is no longer–although we ought not allow the dormancy to make us complacent. These kinds of movements come in waves.Throughout my years as a pastor, one of the most common questions from visitors and those checking out Christ Reformed Church was “do you think the gifts of the Spirit still operate today?” That sort of question is almost always asked by those who think the gifts do still operate and then head for the door if you say something like, “the gifts of the Spirit ceased at the end of the apostolic age, or at the close of the Canon of Scripture.” My answer often took inquirers by surprise: “Yes the gifts still operate today, but there are no more apostles.” That was to say that the more sensational (dare I say “spectacular”) gifts, like miracles and healing, were tied to the apostolic office. Once the Apostles gave way to ministers, elders, and deacons, these gifts were no longer normative in the church. But, yes, God still gives spiritual gifts to his people to build up the church and in service of others. A number of them are enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.As Paul takes up the next question put to him by the delegation from Corinth beginning in 1 Corinthians 12:1, he addresses the matter of spiritual things (the pneumata) and spiritual gifts (the charismata). The apostle will do several things in the opening section of this chapter (vv.1-11)–he will address the Corinthian's faulty view of spiritual things (often more pagan than Christian), as well as inform them of the nature, character, and proper use of spiritual gifts in the church. These gifts are given to build up the body of Christ and enable believers to properly love one another. The gifts were not given to allow some in the church to demonstrate their superior piety, their self-importance, or their willingness to disrupt the worship service. The Corinthians must correct the abuses of these gifts and that starts with the affirmation that “Jesus is Lord.”For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God is Perfectly Wise Subtitle: Belgic Confession Speaker: Kirk Gibbons Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/25/2024 Bible: Romans 16:25-27 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Oracle #4: The Holy God Will Certainly Justify Himself Subtitle: The 6 Oracles of Malachi Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Malachi 2:17; Malachi 3:1-5 Length: 32 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Faith: The Conduit of Our Perseverance Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:10-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Length: 42 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God is Infinite Subtitle: Belgic Confession Speaker: Ben Davenport Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Psalm 139:1-24 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Oracle #3: No Fear of God Subtitle: The 6 Oracles of Malachi Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/6/2024 Bible: Malachi 2:10-17 Length: 38 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Oracle #3: No Fear of God Subtitle: The 6 Oracles of Malachi Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/6/2024 Bible: Malachi 2:10-17 Length: 38 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Impervious to Despair Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/4/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Length: 51 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Impervious to Despair Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/4/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Length: 51 min.
Confirmed guests for this episode include HRA board members, Brad Isbell (PCA ruling elder and co-host of the Presbycast), Chris Gordon (pastor of Escondido URC and host of Abounding Grace Radio), Dr Harrison Perkins (Pastor, Oakland Hills Community Church, OPC), Scott McDermand (Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe, MI), and Dr Dan Borvan (Pastor of pastor of Christ Reformed Church). They will be discussing a segment from a recent Presbycast episode featuring OPC ruling elder and seminary student, Kevin Vasquez on the effects of pragmatism in the world of Reformed church planting. They will also be discussing Chris Gordon's research into Christian Nationalism and who knows where the discussion will go from there? Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. You will not want to miss this episode. It will be the perfect way to test drive the new app (we have a Heidelapp! It's in the App Store and on Google Play) and to share the HeidelExperience with your friends. Thanks for your support of the Heidelberg Reformation Association and stay tuned for further developments! RESOURCES Subscribe To The Heidelblog! Download the HeidelApp on Apple App Store or Google Play. The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: the Glory of the New Covenant: Covenant Theology 101 Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 3:5-18 Length: 54 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Confidence in His Will and Way Subtitle: Paul's Trial and Defense Speaker: Mr. Brennan Kiledjian Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: Acts 25:1-12 Length: 37 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Engine of Christian Confidence Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Length: 51 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Comfort Through the Church Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/7/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Length: 48 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: High Place Worship (pt 1) Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/30/2024 Bible: Jeremiah 3:6-23 Length: 47 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Pain of Sin & the Comfort of Forgiveness (pt 2) Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/30/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Pain of Sin & the Comfort of Forgiveness (pt 2) Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/30/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Pain of Sin & the Comfort of Forgiveness (pt 2) Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/30/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: David's Repentance (pt 2) Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of David Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/23/2024 Bible: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Length: 36 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: David's Repentance (pt 2) Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of David Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/23/2024 Bible: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Length: 36 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: David's Repentance (pt 2) Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of David Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/23/2024 Bible: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Length: 36 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Pain of Sin & the Comfort of Forgiveness (pt 1) Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/16/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Length: 44 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: David's Repentance (pt 1) Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of David Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/16/2024 Bible: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Length: 40 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: An Israelite in Whom There is No Guile Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/17/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 Length: 49 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christian Thanksgiving Subtitle: Early Life of David Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 6/9/2024 Bible: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36 Length: 40 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Comfort in Times of Suffering Subtitle: Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/2/2024 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Length: 52 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: One Desire: To Gaze on His Beauty Speaker: Ben Davenport Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/2/2024 Bible: Psalm 27:1-6 Length: 44 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God is Simple Subtitle: Belgic Confession Speaker: Ben Davenport Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/26/2024 Bible: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Isaiah 44:1-28 Length: 39 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We Look Forward to that Great Day Subtitle: Belgic Confession 2023-2024 Speaker: Nick Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/19/2024 Bible: 2 Peter 3:1-13 Length: 32 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Replacing Sin with Holiness (pt 1) Speaker: Ben Habegger Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Ephesians 4:25-30 Length: 49 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Casper is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The King of Heaven Subtitle: Daniel Speaker: Matt Powell Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Casper Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Daniel 4:28-37 Length: 41 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: All Those Who Belong to Him Subtitle: Belgic Confession 2023-2024 Speaker: Nick Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: Romans 6:1-14 Length: 37 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Keeping the Heart Subtitle: Christ's Temptation Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: Luke 4:1-12 Length: 35 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Benefits of the Resurrection Subtitle: 1 Corinthians Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:20-49 Length: 44 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Contending with Doubt and Temptation Subtitle: Canons of Dort Speaker: Kirk Gibbons Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/21/2024 Length: 43 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Getting Office Right Subtitle: Belgic Confession 2023-2024 Speaker: Nick Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/7/2024 Bible: Ephesians 4:1-16 Length: 30 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Dealing with Sin (pt 1) Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 11/26/2023 Bible: Matthew 18:12-35 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Dealing with Sin (pt 2) Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 12/3/2023 Bible: Matthew 18:15-20 Length: 51 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Leadership, Labor, and Love Subtitle: Belgic Confession 2023-2024 Speaker: Mr. Brennan Kiledjian Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/31/2024 Bible: Philippians 2:17-30 Length: 39 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lot: How God Saves the Elect Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of Abraham Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/22/2023 Bible: Genesis 19:1-17 Length: 36 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Messiah Fulfills Righteousness in the Temptation Subtitle: Christ's Temptation Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/24/2024 Bible: Luke 4:1-13 Length: 40 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Temptation of Authority and Glory Subtitle: Christ's Temptation Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/17/2024 Bible: Luke 4:5-8; Luke 12:50 Length: 36 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 3 Lessons from Christ's Hunger Subtitle: Christ's Temptation Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/3/2024 Bible: Luke 4:1-4 Length: 35 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Church of Albany is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Warning Against Being Double-Minded Subtitle: Lessons in the Life of Abraham Speaker: Tom Smith Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Church of Albany Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/3/2023 Bible: Genesis 16; James 1:1-8 Length: 32 min.
Many exciting things are happening in 2024. Westside Reformed Church is moving into a new building and will, subsequently, have to undergo a name change as well. Also, Pastor Brandon is now the church planter for Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky. This means that there will be changes also to the podcast in 2024. In this episode we go over those exciting changes!
Many exciting things are happening in 2024. Westside Reformed Church is moving into a new building and will, subsequently, have to undergo a name change as well. Also, Pastor Brandon is now the church planter for Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky. This means that there will be changes also to the podcast in 2024. In this episode we go over those exciting changes!
In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the up-and-coming church plant: Christ Reformed Church in Florence, KY. Pastor Brandon, currently a co-pastor at Westside Reformed Church, will be sent out as a "home missionary" to labor in Northern Kentucky. On November 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM Pastor Brandon will lead a Bible study on the topic of Law and Gospel from a Reformed perspective at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Florence, KY. And beginning on February 4, 2024 Pastor Brandon will hold weekly Sunday evening services in the same location at 6:00 PM. If you are in the area, please join us and bring a friend. If you know someone in the area, please spread the word.
In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the up-and-coming church plant: Christ Reformed Church in Florence, KY. Pastor Brandon, currently a co-pastor at Westside Reformed Church, will be sent out as a "home missionary" to labor in Northern Kentucky. On November 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM Pastor Brandon will lead a Bible study on the topic of Law and Gospel from a Reformed perspective at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Florence, KY. And beginning on February 4, 2024 Pastor Brandon will hold weekly Sunday evening services in the same location at 6:00 PM. If you are in the area, please join us and bring a friend. If you know someone in the area, please spread the word. In this episode, Pastor Brandon describes his family and background, and also how he hopes that Christ Reformed Church will be a confessional church that stands on Scripture, engages unbelief with truth and love, relies on the ordinary means of grace, and seeks God's comforting Word and Spirit in every circumstance of life.