Author: Nate Harlan
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Defending the Incarnation, Part 4
Pastor Harlan discusses the relationship between Jesus Christ’s human nature and divine nature. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Greyson Joralemon on Unsplash
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The Throne of David — Luke 1:26‑33
In his annual Christmas message, Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on Jesus’ fulfillment of the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Ingmar on Unsplash
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Defending the Incarnation, Part 3
Pastor Harlan continues our discussion of Jesus Christ’s arrival on earth, focusing on the visit of the wise men. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Greyson Joralemon on Unsplash
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Boast in Christ Alone — Galatians 6:11‑18
How do we place our confidence in Christ alone? How may we remain true to the Gospel under the threat of persecution? Pastor Harlan concludes his series on Galatians. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Rowan Heuvel on Unsplash
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Defending the Incarnation, Part 2
Pastor Nate Harlan continues examining the historical background of Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts of the birth of Christ. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Greyson Joralemon on Unsplash
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God Is Not Mocked — Galatians 6:6‑10
Pastor Nate Harlan speaks on the apostle Paul’s teachings concerning how Christians ought to treat the shepherds over them. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Yoal Desurmont on Unsplash
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Defending the Incarnation, Part 1
Pastor Harlan takes Trinity through some of the ways we can effectively defend the historicity of Christ’s birth. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Greyson Joralemon on Unsplash
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Bearing Burdens — Galatians 6:2‑5
Pastor Nate Harlan explains what it means to bear each other’s burdens in light of how our Lord Jesus bore our burdens on Himself. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Mark Pan4ratte on Unsplash
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Heaven, Part 2
Pastor Nate Harlan finishes our discussion of heaven. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Michael Kroul on Unsplash
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Restore Each Other — Galatians 6:1
Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on the Christian duty of confronting each other’s sin, and the important role restoring each other plays in the spiritual life of believers. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Ignat Kushanrev on Unsplash
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Heaven, Part 1
Pastor Harlan examines what the Scriptures tell us about heaven. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Michael Kroul on Unsplash
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The Works of the Flesh — Galatians 5:19‑21
Paul tells us that those who gratify the flesh will not enter the kingdom of God. Pastor Nate Harlan walks through what the works of the flesh are and how to avoid them. Listen above, download the audio here, or watch the video below. Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash
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The Fruit of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22‑26
Most Christians know the fruit of the Spirit by heart. But how can we be certain that we are producing them, and what is their significance in the life of a Christian? Pastor Nate Harlan explains. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Paul Zoetemeijer on Unsplash
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Thoughts on the Election
Before the impending presidential election, Pastor Nate Harlan walks his listeners through our relationship as Christians to the national political landscape. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Paul Zoetemeijer on Unsplash
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Church and State, Part 5
Pastor Nate Harlan finishes his series on the relationship between the church and the state. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash
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Walk by the Spirit — Galatians 5:13‑18
We Christians are called to not gratify the desires of the flesh. But what does it mean for us to instead walk in the Spirit? Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on the book of Galatians. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Jan Antonin Kolar on Unsplash
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Church and State, Part 4
Pastor Nate Harlan continues the discussion about Pastor John MacArthur’s actions that disregard the shutdown orders in the state of California. Is it Biblical or not? Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash
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The Offense of the Cross — Galatians 5:7‑12
If you have love for Christ, you will love the sheep and hate the wolves. This is especially true for the men called to be shepherds of God’s people. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan preach on this intense passage of Scripture. Listen above, download the audio here, or watch the video below. Photo by DDP on Unsplash
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Church and State, Part 3
The government official is not autonomous from God. Instead, he is a minister with authority granted to him by Christ. Pastor Nate Harlan continues our discussion on the relationship between the church and the state. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash
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Finding Courage in the Greatness of God — Acts 17:24‑25
Like the Apostle Paul confronting the false gods in Athens, the church ought to cause trouble for idolatry in the United States. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on how God’s grace and greatness gives us the courage we need for the task. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Matteo…
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Church and State, Part 1
What is the relationship between the church and the state? Pastor Nate Harlan leads this discussion about these two authority structures that are both under the authority of Christ. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash
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Severed from Christ — Galatians 5:1‑6
We can never do enough to justify ourselves in the sight of God. So why is works-righteousness so attractive? Hear Pastor Nate Harlan preach in his continuing series on the book of Galatians. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Luc Constantin on Unsplash
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Two Jerusalems — Galatians 4:21‑31
How does the Apostle Paul connect the story of Sarah and Hagar to the idea that we cannot be justified by works of the law but must be justified by faith? Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on Galatians. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Cole Keister on Unsplash
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The Shepherd’s Plea — Galatians 4:12‑20
What should a pastor’s relationship be like toward his flock? As Pastor Nate Harlan says, the Apostle Paul is a worthy example of warmth and care that all shepherds should emulate. Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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Considering Lutheranism, Part 3
In this third part of our study about Lutheranism, we explore more about the different views of the sacraments. Listen above or download the audio file here.