Sermon by Ant Frederick on February 23, 2025.
Key scripture: James 3:1-18
This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on February 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 3:1-18
This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on February 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:22-2:13
This week, James warns us of the danger of learning things about God without doing what God says, particularly when it comes to showing partiality.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on February 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:13-18
This week, James will help us fight sin in our lives by showing us the nature of sin and the perspective to resist it.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on January 26, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:1-12
To faithfully follow Jesus, our faith must be marked by action. Our belief should lead us into good works and obedience. In the book of James, we are challenged by the brother of Jesus to examine the authenticity of our faith and to ensure that it fills each area of our everyday lives.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on January 19, 2025.
Key scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20
As we wrap our series, we look at the last piece of our vision as a church: to know and love our neighbors. This week, we look at how loving God and our church family moves us to go out, build friendships, invite others in, and tell them about Jesus.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on January 12, 2025.
Key scripture: 1 John 4:7-12
Last week, we explored the most important thing about us: our vertical relationship with God. This week, we look into how that impacts our horizontal relationships with others and what challenges we often face, as followers of Jesus, from experiencing meaningful community.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on January 5, 2025.
“Known and loved.” That’s a powerful phrase.
At some level, all of us are looking for places in life where we feel known and loved. Some of us have that, and some of us don’t. Others of us are looking for that in family, romance, friendships, or any number of things - and have felt hurt or betrayed in the process.
And yet, the beauty of Scripture says this is what Jesus offers us when we follow Him.
For this series, we’ll spend three weeks looking at how Scripture calls us to be known and loved by God, known and loved by each other, and making Jesus’ love known to our neighbors.
Timestamps:
0:38 - Looking back, why did we want to do this year-long initiative?
1:48 - What have been your highlights for the year?
7:15 - What’s our hope for our church moving forward?
9:46 - Practically what does that look like?
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Revelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
Sermon by Ant Frederick on December 22, 2024.
As we end our Advent series and Year of Biblical Literacy, we look at the final chapters of Revelation and the ultimate hope that’s given for those in Christ.
The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known.
But…it’s complex.
So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible.
We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.”
Sermon by JayWill Wilson on December 15, 2024.
Because of the first advent of our King, there will be a time where all of our hearts will experience unhindered joy and praise to God. As we anticipate His second advent, we anticipate the time when all of God's people from all time will erupt in that praise together.
The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known.
But…it’s complex.
So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible.
We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.”
Timestamps:
1:30 - How do we think about Revelation/apocalyptic literature?
4:08 - How do we begin to read Revelation/apocalyptic literature correctly?
8:20 - How do we understand the stranger imagery and ideas in Revelation?
9:27 - How are we to think about the end times?
12:40 - What about the “antichrist”?
16:27 - What about the “millennium” in Revelation 20?
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout
For a history on dispensationalism, check out the book: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel G. Hummel
Also here’s a meme on remembering the different interpretations on the millennium in Revelation 20!
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Revelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music
Sermon by Ant Frederick on December 8, 2024.
This week, we look at Revelation 12. Through the grandiose imagery of this passage, we'll see the author pulling the curtain back to show us the cosmic battle taking place and how, ultimately, Jesus wins.
The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known.
But…it’s complex.
So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible.
We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.”
Sermon by Will Broadus on December 1, 2024.
Our Savior is both a mighty conquering lion and a slain lamb. In this paradox, we find ample reason to worship Him.
The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known.
But…it’s complex.
So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible.
We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.”
Sermon by Justin Gates on November 24, 2024.
We are often distracted many different things that gain our attention and focus. This week we look at the Apostle Paul's words that show us 3 distinct benefits of focusing our attention on the Lord.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 17, 2024.
The race of remaining faithful to God as we lay aside weights and sin is a tiring one, and it can be easy for us to grow weary. Thankfully, the author of Hebrews gives us encouragements about the Discipline of The Lord that remind us of the beauty and the glory of God's process of developing us.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 10, 2024.
One of the most detrimental things a runner can do is cling to something that is slowing and weighing them down. In chapter 12, we are encouraged to lay aside every weight that would hinder us as we "run the race" that Jesus has set before us. This week we are encouraged to run well with endurance.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on November 3, 2024.
How would you define "faith"? That word is so foundational to following Jesus and so familiar to us, that we sometimes lose its power and meaning. This week, we look at Hebrews 11 to clarify what that means and how it enables us to endure whatever we face.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 27, 2024.
This week, we look at one of the most foundational concepts in the Old Testament: the temple, the priests, and the sacrifice. Even though, we don't use the sacrificial system in the same way as the people of God did in the Old Testament, learning about this system helps us to know, appreciate, and cherish our Savior.
This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Substack, called “Biblical Theology.”
Timestamps:
2:10 - Introduction
3:36 - What were your initial impressions of the Bible?
7:48 - What resources helped you better understand the Bible?
10:10 - What does biblical theology mean?
15:49 - What’s the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology?
17:03 - How do I begin to see the interconnections in the Bible?
30:42 - If Scripture is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, why should I bother with the Old Testament?
34:37 - How would you answer the objection, “The New Testament authors forced their ‘Jesus interpretation’ onto the Old Testament”?
41:49 - What does studying the Bible look like for you now?
45:40 - Where can people go to learn more from you?
47:52 - Being from Texas, where’s the best BBQ in Louisville?
Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall
Hope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old Testament
Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans
How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout
ESV Reader’s Bible - The format is great for reading the Bible in larger chunks!
Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Wisdom sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Psalms series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch
Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.
To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.
Music by Levvy and Midtown Music