-
ABF 21.31 / KUNKEL
The Holy Spirit and Spiritual GiftsThe discussion centers on the Holy Spirit’s role in equipping believers with spiritual gifts and how these gifts reflect His nature within the Trinity. It emphasizes that these gifts are given to glorify God, build up the church, and promote unity, mirroring the Spirit’s harmonious relationship between the Father and…
-
ABF 21.24 / SAKEWITZ
The Brokenness of the Natural Family The discussion begins by acknowledging the widespread brokenness in families today. Pastor Colin uses the analogy of juggling increasingly erratic balls to illustrate the challenges of maintaining a family in a world marred by sin. Gabriel shares personal experiences of family dysfunction, including absent parents and divorce, highlighting the…
-
ABF 21.23 / SAKEWITZ
The Brokenness of Marriage and the Need for Restoration The discussion begins by establishing the need for restoration in marriage, citing Genesis 3:16, which describes the consequences of sin impacting marital relationships. The speakers highlight a power struggle introduced by sin, where both men and women struggle against the desire to control, echoing a similar…
-
ABF 21.22 / SAKEWITZ
The Creation Mandate and Cultural Implications The sermon centers around the creation mandate, focusing on the command to “be fruitful and multiply” and its implications for humanity’s role in cultivating and managing the Earth. It emphasizes that this mandate extends beyond simply tending to nature and includes the development of culture, including economics and technology.…
-
ABF 21.21 / KUNKEL
The Fulfillment of Christ’s Threefold Office The discussion centers on how Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills the roles of priest, prophet, and king, exceeding all previous examples from Israel’s history. Unlike previous kings and prophets who were merely types, Christ is the ultimate archetype, completely satisfying the requirements of each role. This is highlighted by his…
-
ABF 21.20 / KUNKEL
Jesus as the Fulfillment of Prophetic Office The discussion centers on Jesus’s role as the ultimate prophet, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. The speakers reference Deuteronomy 18, where Moses prophesies about a future prophet like himself, and Hebrews 1, which contrasts God’s past communication through prophets with His final word through His Son. This highlights Jesus’s…
-
ABF 21.17 / BROWNING
Identifying True Prophecy The speakers discuss the importance of distinguishing between true and false prophecy. They emphasize that true prophecy originates solely from the Holy Spirit and always points towards God and Christ’s teachings. It never contradicts scripture and strengthens the believer’s relationship with God. Conversely, false prophecy often leads to self-glorification, contradicts scripture, and…
-
ABF 21.16 / PEIRZINA
Humanity’s Fallen State and the Need for Redemption The speaker begins by establishing humanity’s inherently sinful nature, referencing Romans 3:10-20 to illustrate the pervasive corruption and separation from God. This establishes the central problem: humanity’s inability to achieve righteousness on its own. This sets the stage for the need of a savior. The speaker then…
-
ABF 21.13 / SAKEWITZ
The Battle for the Human Heart and Mind The discussion begins by establishing the primary battleground for spiritual conflict: the human heart and mind. It traces this struggle from the Garden of Eden, where humanity’s choice to replace God’s truth with their own initiated a cycle of competing narratives. This conflict continues throughout history, manifesting…
-
ABF 21.12 / SAKEWITZ
The Power Vacuum Since Eden and the Nature of Bullying The discussion begins by establishing the power vacuum left by humanity’s expulsion from Eden. Satan became the “god of this world,” influencing human behavior. This influence is explored through the lens of bullying, categorizing bullies into “dumb thug” and “intellectual cruel” types, both rooted in…
ABF Studios 