Church

2022 den Dulk Lectures: “Is the Local Church Too Small a Thing for You?” with Rev. Ted Hamilton

March 22, 2022

Cultural values and the pride of our hearts influence our attitudes toward ministry and our actions in ministry. God’s Word provides the corrective paradigm that shapes how we should see ourselves and how we should pastor, lead and live with God’s people.

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The Church as Exiles

February 3, 2021

Our uncomfortable calling as exiles—to be neither isolated from nor absorbed into our environment—means following the footsteps of the Suffering Servant.

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Ministry and Mission

July 7, 2014

Office Hours talks with Rev. Eric Hausler, graduate of Westminster Seminary California and Pastor of Naples Orthodox Presbyterian Church, about Ministry and Mission

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The Pilgrim’s Prayer: Part I

April 14, 2014

Office Hours talks with Dr. S. M. Baugh about the Lord's Prayer in its first century context, and its continued use in the church and by individual Christians today. This is part one.

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The Trials and Tasks of Ministry: David Strain

August 5, 2013

Office Hours talks with Rev. David Strain about suffering for the sake of the gospel in a mainline national church, his own call to the pastorate, and his recent lectures to our students.

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What is the Mission of the Church?: Kevin DeYoung

June 6, 2012

Kevin DeYoung talks about the missional movement, the kingdom of God, and the church.

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Psalm 36

February 10, 2012

The overarching need for the church, which animates Westminster Seminary California is the Word of God.

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I Don’t Want to Join the Church!

June 1, 2011

What is the biblical basis that every Christian should be a member of a Christian church?

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What is the Great Commission?

March 4, 2011

Michael Horton talks about the Great Commission. 

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Machen, Christianity, and the Church

January 15, 2011

For J. Gresham Machen, the church is the central institution in the life of the believer.

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What is Mission?

November 28, 2010

Dr. Clark talks about the term 'mission.'

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Hebrews 3:7-4:11

October 15, 2010

An exhortation to not harden one's heart in light of various dangers that arise in the life of the Christian.

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Testimony to Our Time

October 11, 2010

A statement of the faculty's understanding of the Scriptures' teaching regarding controversial issues among the people of God.

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Women in the Church

July 27, 2010

Women hold the general office of believer and as such, they have certain rights and responsibilities for service in the church.

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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek

July 7, 2010

Fikret Bocek tells the story of his conversion from Islam to Christianity, of his arrest, of the martyrdom of Turkish Christians, and of the establishment of a Reformed congregation in Turkey.

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