Podcasts about congregationalism

In this sobering and soul-searching message, Pastor Karl dives deep into Matthew 5:17–48, where Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it—and then raises the bar of righteousness far beyond anything the scribes and Pharisees ever imagined.Through six piercing examples—anger that murders the heart, lust that commits adultery in the mind, casual divorce, manipulative oaths, retaliation, and hatred disguised as justice—Jesus exposes the truth we all try to avoid: outward obedience is never enough. God judges the heart. Every single one of us stands guilty before His perfect standard.Yet the bad news is meant to drive us to the best news. Pastor Karl powerfully unpacks how Jesus' command in verse 48—“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”—is not a cruel impossible demand, but the very reason the Son of God came. We cannot achieve the righteousness God requires, so God freely gives it to us through faith in Christ. Jesus took our unrighteousness and imputes His perfect righteousness to all who repent and trust Him.A hard-hitting, heart-exposing sermon that leaves no room for self-righteousness, but ends with the liberating joy of the gospel: guilty sinners can be clothed in the very righteousness of God and stand before Him as if we had never sinned. Essential listening for anyone who wonders, “How can I ever be right with a holy God?”Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

This episode shows how the church moved from state-controlled religion to voluntary, Scripture-governed communities—and how the Baptists, Congregationalists, Evangelical Free, and eventually Methodists emerged.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --How England's Reformation Took a Very Different PathWhile Luther and Calvin led theological reform on the continent, England's story began with politics.Henry VIII wanted a male heir, the Pope refused to annul his marriage, and the king broke from Rome.The Act of Supremacy (1534) created the Church of England—but it simply replaced the pope with a king. It wasn't a movement of revival; it was a power play.After Henry, England spun between Protestant and Catholic identities depending on the monarch. Edward VI pushed Protestant reforms, Mary I violently restored Catholicism, and Elizabeth I settled for a middle-way Anglicanism. The constant whiplash raised a crucial question:If kings can change doctrine overnight, where does true faith come from—crown or conscience?Puritans, Separatists, and the Search for a Church Governed by ScriptureTwo groups rose in response:Puritans — Anglicans who wanted deeper biblical reform.Separatists (Pilgrims) — Puritans who believed the system was beyond repair.King James I shut down most Puritan reforms (except authorizing the King James Bible). He made Anglican worship mandatory by law, and that pressure pushed both groups out of England.The Separatists, who fled first, would shape the future of the church in profound ways.The Birth of the Baptists and CongregationalistsThe Gainsborough Group escaped to Amsterdam and encountered the Anabaptists—believers who rejected state-run religion and emphasized personal faith. John Smyth and Thomas Helwys embraced these ideas and in 1609 founded the first Baptist church. They insisted:Faith must be personalBaptism belongs to believersLocal churches should govern themselvesGovernment must never control conscienceHelwys returned to England in 1612 and founded the first Baptist church on English soil, writing boldly to the king, “You have no power over the souls of your subjects.”Another group—the Scrooby Separatists—fled to Holland, then boarded the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. Their self-governing church became the root of Congregationalism, shaping early American values of freedom, conscience, and community.Europe's Crisis and the Rise of PietismMeanwhile, Europe erupted into the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) over forced religion. Millions died. When the war finally ended, the dream of a unified Christendom...

This episode shows how the church moved from state-controlled religion to voluntary, Scripture-governed communities—and how the Baptists, Congregationalists, Evangelical Free, and eventually Methodists emerged.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --How England's Reformation Took a Very Different PathWhile Luther and Calvin led theological reform on the continent, England's story began with politics.Henry VIII wanted a male heir, the Pope refused to annul his marriage, and the king broke from Rome.The Act of Supremacy (1534) created the Church of England—but it simply replaced the pope with a king. It wasn't a movement of revival; it was a power play.After Henry, England spun between Protestant and Catholic identities depending on the monarch. Edward VI pushed Protestant reforms, Mary I violently restored Catholicism, and Elizabeth I settled for a middle-way Anglicanism. The constant whiplash raised a crucial question:If kings can change doctrine overnight, where does true faith come from—crown or conscience?Puritans, Separatists, and the Search for a Church Governed by ScriptureTwo groups rose in response:Puritans — Anglicans who wanted deeper biblical reform.Separatists (Pilgrims) — Puritans who believed the system was beyond repair.King James I shut down most Puritan reforms (except authorizing the King James Bible). He made Anglican worship mandatory by law, and that pressure pushed both groups out of England.The Separatists, who fled first, would shape the future of the church in profound ways.The Birth of the Baptists and CongregationalistsThe Gainsborough Group escaped to Amsterdam and encountered the Anabaptists—believers who rejected state-run religion and emphasized personal faith. John Smyth and Thomas Helwys embraced these ideas and in 1609 founded the first Baptist church. They insisted:Faith must be personalBaptism belongs to believersLocal churches should govern themselvesGovernment must never control conscienceHelwys returned to England in 1612 and founded the first Baptist church on English soil, writing boldly to the king, “You have no power over the souls of your subjects.”Another group—the Scrooby Separatists—fled to Holland, then boarded the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. Their self-governing church became the root of Congregationalism, shaping early American values of freedom, conscience, and community.Europe's Crisis and the Rise of PietismMeanwhile, Europe erupted into the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) over forced religion. Millions died. When the war finally ended, the dream of a unified Christendom...

Wyatt Griffin, member of Del Ray Baptist Church.Ecclesiology (6): Polity: CongregationalismTaught November 2, 2025

October 20, 2025 DOUG ALDRICH,Pastor of Trinity Reformed Churchof Winchester Center, CT, who willaddress: “CONGREGATIONALISM: The RISE,FALL & RISE of the SAVOY DECLARA-TION & its POPULARITY AMONG theREFORMED CHURCHES” Subscribe: Listen:

Finally! After 300 episodes we cover the topic of Congregationalism. Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical evidence and its helpfulness for the life of the church

Garrett Kell, Pastor of Del Ray Baptist ChurchTaught September 7, 2025

Dan tackles congregationalism in today's episode.

Blake White continues the series on South Side distinctives on Congregationalism.

Blake White continues the series on South Side distinctives on Congregationalism.

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In Episode 195 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Enoch Adekoya to discuss his testimony, ministry, and directorship of IRBS United Kingdom.     Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Links: Website: IRBS United Kingdom   Announcements: The 3535 Foundation will be hosting its second conference on 1689 Ecclesiology from July 22-24, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. This year's focus will be the rise of 17th-century 1689 Congregationalism and the Reformed Baptist movement—an essential chapter in church history. Dr. Matthew Bingham, a leading voice on this topic, will be our keynote speaker. Additional speakers are Dr. James Renihan, Jared Mays, and Pastor Noah  Bailey. To learn more or to register, go to ​​https://3535foundation.com.   

In Episode 194 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Wilson to discuss his article, Genesis 1:1–2 and the Doctrine of Creatio Ex Nihilo (Part 1): A Lexical Analysis of the Phrase The Heavens And The Earth.   Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Links: Access Dr. Wilson's article here.    Announcements: The 3535 Foundation will be hosting its second conference on 1689 Ecclesiology from July 22-24, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. This year's focus will be the rise of 17th-century 1689 Congregationalism and the Reformed Baptist movement—an essential chapter in church history. Dr. Matthew Bingham, a leading voice on this topic, will be our keynote speaker. Additional speakers are Dr. James Renihan, Jared Mays, and Pastor Noah  Bailey. To learn more or to register, go to ​​https://3535foundation.com.

In Episode 193 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Wilson to discuss his article, Genesis 1:1–2 and the Doctrine of Creatio Ex Nihilo (Part 2): A Lexical Analysis of the Phrase Without Form and Void.    Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Links: Access Dr. Wilson's article here.    Announcements: The 3535 Foundation will be hosting its second conference on 1689 Ecclesiology from July 22-24, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. This year's focus will be the rise of 17th-century 1689 Congregationalism and the Reformed Baptist movement—an essential chapter in church history. Dr. Matthew Bingham, a leading voice on this topic, will be our keynote speaker. Additional speakers are Dr. James Renihan, Jared Mays, and Pastor Noah  Bailey. To learn more or to register, go to ​​https://3535foundation.com.

In Episode 192 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by IRBS graduate, Samuel Gunnip, to discuss his ministry in South Korea.    Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Links: www.ForHisChurchInKorea.org   Announcements: The 3535 Foundation will be hosting its second conference on 1689 Ecclesiology from July 22-24, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. This year's focus will be the rise of 17th-century 1689 Congregationalism and the Reformed Baptist movement—an essential chapter in church history. Dr. Matthew Bingham, a leading voice on this topic, will be our keynote speaker. Additional speakers are Dr. James Renihan, Jared Mays, and Pastor Noah  Bailey. To learn more or to register, go to ​​https://3535foundation.com.   

Brandon Langley and Phil Newton discuss elder led congregationalism as a model for church polity. They talk about the difference between elder led, elder ruled, and purely congregational models, building communication and trust with the congregation, appointing new elders, and more.  

Part 10 Jehovah's Witnesses have long been a cult that has aggressively opposed the doctrine of hell, as can be seen in their literature and publications. Charles Taze Russell, the founder of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, was himself an ardent opponent of this doctrine, as has been every presiding president over Jehovah's organisation since.  Though beginning within the ranks of conservative orthodoxy, by the time Russell had outgrown his teens, he had left both Presbyterianism and Congregationalism because he could not reconcile the idea of a loving and merciful God sending billions to an eternal hell. To this day, after nearly a century and a half, Russell's disciples continue to hold to his beliefs and teachings.  In this teaching, we examine the beliefs of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society as they relate to the doctrine of hell and contrast this with what the Bible teaches.  Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/10_The_Doctrine_of_Hell.pdf

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series "Considering Community" with his sermon titled "Biblical Congregationalism, Part 2."

Pastor Joe Fant Continues his mini series "Concerning Community" with his sermon titled "Biblical Congregationalism, Part 1."

In Episode 163 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss John Cotton and his book, The Keys Of The Kingdom Of Heaven. This book influenced many in the seventeenth century, including John Owen. Owen credits this book with convincing him of the congregational way. Therefore, Cotton's Keys significantly impacted the Savoy Platform of Polity and chapter 26 of the Second London Confession Of Faith: Of The Church.   Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Announcements: Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession, Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.  

In this message we address what baptism is and who should be baptized as we look at what Scripture teaches and explain why there are different views on baptism today.

The clear answer to the title of this message is that Christ is in charge of a local church. But the question remains regarding where you see Christ's authority in the church today. There are three ways we see Christ's authority in the church today: Christ's authority is contained in his Word, confirmed by his congregation, and conveyed through his shepherds.

John Hammett (professor at Southeastern Seminary) and Phil Newton (long-time pastor of Southwoods Baptist Church) go a few rounds with Mark Dever on ecclesiology including the role of elders in the local church. Listen and learn!For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

In Episode 153 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined again by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion through Richard Steele's book, A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God. May the Lord help us to give him our very best in corporate worship.  Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.  Announcements:From August 13th to August 15th, 2024, the 3535 Foundation will host a conference that specifically focuses on the rise and development of Congregationalism, which significantly influenced the 1689 Baptist Confession during the 17th-century ecclesiastical debates. Gaining a proper understanding of 1689 ecclesiology necessitates gaining insight into the historical circumstances surrounding these debates. The conference speakers will be Dr. James M. Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, Mansfield, Texas, and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. To learn more and to register, please go to 3535foundation.com.

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In Episode 152 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little book written by the 17th-century Puritan Minister, Richard Steele, entitled A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God. This little book encourages God's people to focus on the Lord in worship. We hope these conversations about Steele's book are an encouragement to you. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.  Announcements:From August 13th to August 15th, 2024, the 3535 Foundation will host a conference that specifically focuses on the rise and development of Congregationalism, which significantly influenced the 1689 Baptist Confession during the 17th-century ecclesiastical debates. Gaining a proper understanding of 1689 ecclesiology necessitates gaining insight into the historical circumstances surrounding these debates. The conference speakers will be Dr. James M. Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, Mansfield, Texas, and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. To learn more and to register, please go to 3535foundation.com.

Mark Dever gives a topical sermon on a biblical view of membership and congregationalism in the local church.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

In this episode, Jason and Duffey further dicsuss congregationalism in a follow-up conversation to our previous interview with pastor Michael Lawrence. Here, the guys discuss some common objections to congregtionalism and also talk about the church member's "job responsibilities." (Be sure to listen to Ep. 185 before listening to this one for necessary context.)

In this episode, Duffey and Jason interview Dr. Michael Lawrence about "congregationalism." This is an important conversation because Believers' Baptist Church is a congregational church. In this episode, topics discussed are church leadership/government, the congregation's authority, church membership, church discipline, and etc. from a biblical and Baptist perspective.   About our guest: Michael Lawrence (PhD, University of Cambridge; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; BA, Duke University) is lead pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon, and is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church, Conversion: How God Creates a People, Ezekiel: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible), and with Mark Dever, It Is Well: Expositions on Substitutionary Atonement. He and his wife, Adrienne, have five children.

Pastor: Danny D'Acquisto Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21    

Does the NT prescribe a specific type of church government structure? Who wields the keys of the kingdom? Do bishops or elders have authority over the church, or does the congregation have authority? In this episode, we will make our defense for the congregational polity in which the members of the church wield the keys of the kingdom. For more information about my ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us

Philip Van Steenburgh

Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice? Timestamps to Know Intro: 00:37 How Conversations on Complementarianism Have Shifted - 02:33 Complementarianism Through the Decades - 05:11 The Gift of Authority Preserves Goodness & Distinction of Gender - 07:37 Erasure of Gender Leads to Authority and Justice Issues - 09:55 ‘Real' and ‘Perceived' Injustices in Authority - 12:14 Why Leeman's Article is an Important Piece For Today - 14:26 Lines that are Drawn for Teaching- 17:56 Concentric Circles of Authority Stemming From the Church - 20:38 A Theology of the Gathered Church is Crucial - 23:50 Is There Correlation between Ecclesiology and Egalitarianism - 26:54 Working Backwards from 1 Tim. 3:15 to 1 Tim. 2 – 30:07 Starting With a Full-Orbed Christian Worldview - 33:11 What If a Pastor Doesn't Hold Fast to Complementarianism? - 35:07 What If a Denomination Doesn't Hold Fast to Complementarianism? - 38:09 Outro - 40:20 Resources to Click Criteria for When Woman Can Teach Among Christians by Jonathan Leeman Why Not to Have a Woman Preach by Thomas Schreiner Churches: The Embassies and Geography of Heaven by Jonathan Leeman On Earth as in Heaven: A (Very) Brief Biblical Theology of Heaven by Sam Emadi The Church Gathered by Jonathan Leeman Books to Read Women in the Church: An Interpretation and Application of 1 Timothy 2:9-15 ed. by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner Understanding the Congregation's Authority by Jonathan Leeman Don't Fire Your Church Members: The Case for Congregationalism by Jonathan Leeman Strange New World by Carl Trueman Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood ed. by John Piper & Wayne Grudem

Who is in charge at Hinson? Listen as Anthony Locke and Dan discuss congregationalism, elders, staff, and deacons on The Disciple Hinson Podcast. This is part of our ongoing series to particularly help new members understand what we believe and why we do what we do at Hinson. For further information, listen to Michael's sermon on Congregationalism here or read this little booklet by Mark Dever here.