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A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Wisdom in the House of Mourning Subtitle: Ecclesiastes Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 11/13/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 Length: 56 min.
Continuing the discussion about church history, Keaton and Seth zoom in on Reformed and Presbyterian churches and how this particular tradition ended up in America.For questions and feedback, reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.org.For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Weighing Our Appetites Subtitle: Ecclesiastes Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 10/30/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 6:7-12 Length: 54 min.
This week on For The Church, Keaton and Seth discuss the origins of the protestant church and where the major denominational branches started.For questions and feedback, reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Genesis 7 Commentary; The Ark & the Ascension Subtitle: Exposition of 1 Peter Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Devotional Date: 10/5/2025 Bible: 1 Peter 3:18-22; Genesis 7 Length: 4 min.
In this episode of For The Church, Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs continue their discussion of the Church by talking about the ways that the church split into three main branches (Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant) and what that means for us today.For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org.
This week, we continue our discussion of The Church by discussing the early church (from 33 AD to 1054 AD) and what we can learn from those who came before us.For questions or feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org.For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Enjoying the Good of All of Our Labour Subtitle: Ecclesiastes Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 9/18/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 Length: 48 min.
We are kicking off a new season of For The Church all about The Church. This season we will take a look at the Church broadly and each week zoom in just a little more until we focus on Zion Presbyterian Church in particular. In this first episode, we take a look at what the church is from a theological perspective.For questions and feed back, email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Leviticus 19 Commentary; Loving the Brethren Subtitle: Exposition of 1 Peter Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Devotional Date: 8/31/2025 Bible: Leviticus 19:1-18; 1 Peter 3:8 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Imprecatory Psalms: The Iscariot Psalm Subtitle: The Psalms Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 8/28/2025 Bible: Psalm 109 Length: 55 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Isaiah 49 Commentary; Love Is Strong As Death Subtitle: Song of Solomon Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Devotional Date: 8/17/2025 Bible: Isaiah 49; Song of Solomon 8:5-7 Length: 5 min.
In this episode of For The Church, Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs break down what happened at the Presbyterian Church in America's General Assembly. First, they discuss some helpful terms and history. Then, they talk about some of the big stories coming out of the General Assembly and what they mean for the church.For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Vexation of Envy and Sloth Subtitle: Ecclesiastes Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 6/26/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 Length: 54 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lord, Remember Me! Subtitle: Communion Season - 2025 Jun. Speaker: Christian Khanda Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 6/12/2025 Bible: Luke 23:39-47 Length: 50 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Behold How He Loves! Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 5/15/2025 Bible: John 11:1-45 Length: 63 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Right Use of Good Things Subtitle: Ecclesiastes Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 5/1/2025 Bible: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Length: 55 min.
Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs answer some questions that have come in as they have talked about sacraments (and some other questions).For questions and feed back, email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org
Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs zoom out to discuss sacraments across the Bible and how covenant theology shapes how we view sacraments in the Reformed tradition.For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org.
Keaton and Seth continue their conversation about The Lord's Supper by discussing who the Lord's Supper is for and how we practice this sacrament.For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church, visit zioncolumbia.org.
Pastor Keaton Paul from Zion Presbyterian Church discusses the historic Reformed view of The Lord's Supper as well as comparing the Reformed view with other historic views.For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.orgFor more information about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org.
In this episode, Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs continue their discussion on the sacraments with a discussion of baptism, including the historical positions of several denominations and why Zion Presbyterian Church practices this sacrament the way they do. For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Church go to zioncolumbia.org
Continuing our series on sacraments, Keaton and Seth discuss Passover in the Old Testament and its relevance for Christians today. For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church go to zioncolumbia.org
As we continue our series on the sacraments, Keaton and Seth discuss the Old Testament sacrament of circumcision and how it is still relevant for Christians today. For questions and feedback, reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org
For most of church history, Advent was actually a celebration focused not on Jesus's first coming, but on his second coming. This week, Keaton and Seth talk about the second coming and what it means for us now as we look forward to it. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org.
Why would we talk about the Resurrection at Advent? This week, Keaton and Seth talk about the implications of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus and how it can help us during the Advent season. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.org
In the second episode of our Advent series, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of the Incarnation of Jesus. Why is it so important that Jesus became a man? What does it mean to us now? For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org
Zion Presbyterian Church, founded by John Lafayette Girardeau in 1858, was one of the first integrated congregations in the American South. Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of a historic church in "The Holy City," Charleston, South Carolina. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/zion-presbyterian-church/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Keaton and Seth discuss the 2019 film A Hidden Life along with themes of sacrifice and obedience and a dive into how to watch movies like this. Resources: Brett McCracken on A Hidden Life in The Gospel Coalition A Hidden Life For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback contact keaton.paul@pcazion.org.
This week, we continue our At The Movies series with a discussion of the 2019 film A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Resources: Video Essay on Intertextuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAKX_0wZWY For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org.
This week Keaton and Seth discuss Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once. Resources: The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/everything-everywhere-all-at-once/ Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Spirituality of Worship Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Length: 61 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Gospel of Peace Subtitle: The Armor of God Speaker: Matthew Ezzell Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/14/2024 Bible: Ephesians 6:15 Length: 40 min.
Keaton and Seth discuss the 2019 film Knives Out and what it shows us about the nature of greed and the human heart. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church: zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@zioncolumbia
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Kept by the Power of God Subtitle: Exposition of 1 Peter Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Length: 58 min.
Keaton and Seth are joined by Meagen Anderson to talk about the 2023 phenomenon Barbie. It leads to a discussion on what it means to be human and what we can learn from a plastic doll. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org. For questions and feedback: keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@zioncolumbia Resources mentioned in this episode: Barbie Why Johnny Can't Preach by T. David Gordon
This week, Seth and Keaton go deep in the desert to discuss the films Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. The films open up a conversation about power and what we should look for in leaders. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.org Resources: Dune (Book): https://a.co/d/0aLK2gWm Dune: Part One: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Dune: Part Two: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_dune%253A%2520part%2520two The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill:https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
This season on For The Church, we are discussing movies! Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs introduce the new season with a wide ranging discussion about movies, why we are discussing them, what we will be looking for and more. This season we will be discussing: Dune (Parts One and Two) Barbie Everything Everywhere All At Once Knives Out A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood A Hidden Life To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.com. Resources: The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper Common Sense Media PluggedIn The Social Network Opening (Caution: some harsh language)
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: #6 - The Elder Brother Subtitle: Prodigal Son Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/30/2024 Bible: Luke 15:25-32 Length: 51 min.
Pastor Keaton Paul of Zion Presbyterian Church and Seth Scruggs discuss the events of the Presbyterian Church in America's 2024 General Assembly. To read more about the events of the General Assembly go to https://byfaithonline.com/a-summary-of-the-actions-of-the-51st-general-assembly/ More from Ryan Burge on Church Statistics: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/russell-moore-show/predictions-future-of-christian-church-evangelicalism.html To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: #2 - Conviction of Sin Subtitle: Prodigal Son Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 5/5/2024 Bible: Luke 15:13-20 Length: 51 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Zion Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: #3 - The Grace of Repentance Subtitle: Prodigal Son Speaker: Romesh Prakashpalan Broadcaster: Zion Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 5/26/2024 Bible: Luke 15:17-20 Length: 51 min.
This week, Keaton answers listener questions about worship and we give a little bit of a preview of our upcoming summer season. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to: www.zioncolumbia.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Confessing the Faith by Chad van Dixhoorn
Keaton and Seth talk with Cam McAulay, Zion's Worship Director, about his background and philosophy around leading worship as well as his favorite hymns and what he hopes people take away from worshiping at Zion. To submit feedback or ask a question, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org.
This week, Keaton and Seth talk about benedictions: what they are, why we use them, and what makes a good one. For more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org To send in questions for our Q&A or for feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Lord Bless and Keep You by Mike Glodo God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (07:33) Benediction as the story of redemption (09:34) What does it mean to receive God's blessing? (19:26) Why we use benedictions in worship (21:41) The pattern of redemptive history (23:00) What happens theologically in a benediction (38:32) Assurance for the already, and a hope for the not-yet
This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of creeds, catechisms, and confessions as well as what they are and some of the historical development behind the confessions we hold to today. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org For feedback and questions, email Keaton at keaton.paul@pcazion.org (00:00) What are creeds, confessions and catechisms? And why do we need them? (31:13) Creeds (44:40) Confessions & Catechisms (51:28) Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms and their Biblical basis (57:58) Why do we use them in worship? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell
Keaton and Seth tackle the topic of preaching in public worship, what it has looked like throughout church history, how to know what a good sermon is, and how to listen to a sermon. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org. For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:30) Preaching in the Bible (00:16:30) Expository Preaching (00:21:00) Preaching Through Church History (00:54:26) What is happening during preaching? (00:59:37) What makes a good sermon? (01:06:30) How to listen to sermons (01:16:00) Why Sermons Will Never Be Outdated Resources mentioned in this episode: Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Between Two Worlds by John Stott Origen of Alexandria Expositions of the Psalms by Augustine Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins 2nd Helvetic Confession WLC #155 Expository Exultation by John Piper Christian Directory by Richard Baxter Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chappell WLC #160
This week, Keaton and Seth talk about liturgy, what it is, and why we do it. They also discuss the differences between high and low churches and dig into some church history to shed some light on why Zion Presbyterian Church does what it does each week. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bryan Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship Mike Cosper: Rhythms of Grace Scene from The Office Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy The Didache Hughes Oliphant Old
Keaton and Seth discuss what worship is. They define the differences between broad and narrow worship, horizontal and vertical aspects of worship, the normative and regulative principles, and the elements and conditions of worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: Geerhardus Vos: Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments John Frame: Worship in Spirit and Truth Contemporary Worship Music David Peterson: Engaging With God Brian Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org
Keaton and Seth take a look at some statistics of pastors facing burnout and discuss how a congregation might be able to help take care of our pastors. Ask us a question by emailing keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Visit www.zioncolumbia.org for more information about Zion Presbyterian Church. (00:00) Introduction (06:53) Statistics of Pastor Burnout (34:45) Helpful Helps