What was the Auburn Affirmation? When did it occur and what is its significance in church history – especially in the history of American Protestantism and American Presbyterianism. SB_ChurchHistory_AuburnAffirm_20160417
Mark 16 is a passage of Scripture that might leave you wondering. It might seem odd that Jesus is missing in these verses! Doesn’t Mark want his readers to see Jesus as God’s Son and to believe in the gospel? Pastor Scott unpacks this passage in today’s sermon. SB_20160327_Shaw
Gospel writer Mark includes the account of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem at the start of Passover week. In what way is his entry both humble and triumphant? Hear this Palm Sunday sermon from Pastor Shaw as he explains how this text points to Jesus’ credentials as the Messiah. SB_20160320_Shaw
This week’s lesson describes the First Great Awakening in America ca. 1741 SB_ChurchHistory10_Shaw
The Westminster Assembly – 1643 SB_ChurchHistory9_Shaw
Do we sin because we are sinners, or are we sinners because we sin? Which do we desire more, clean hands or a clean heart? Listen as Pastor Shaw describes the significance of Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees over the degree and origin of our sin. SB_20160313_Shaw
In today’s passages from Mark’s gospel, Jesus empowers his disciples for apostolic (and miraculous) ministry but also allows them to encounter barriers that seem impossible. Is their obedience hindered by their insistence that they see first the final outcome of the task before them? What about us? Pastor Shaw describes these encounters in today’s sermon. […]
Continuing series featuring this week the influence of John Calvin on the Reformation. SB_ChurchHistory8_Shaw