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Heart of FleshWalking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling | Ephesians 4:1The book of Ephesians has a beautiful balance. The first half is all about the doctrine of the gospel and the second half is all about the duty of the gospel. The first half is about gospel principles and the second is about gospel practices.In Ephesians 4:1, we see the transition take place. However, we also see in this verse that these two things must never be separated. Gospel living always flows from gospel believing, and therefore, the church must always be telling people the information of the gospel and the implications of the gospel. ...
2025-12-1635 minHeart of FleshJesus the Greatest Prophet | Hebrews 1:1-3The author of Hebrews begins his letter by saying, "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son..." With the advent season in full swing, this sermon is intended to intended to focus us on Jesus and his role as the greatest prophet that God ever sent. This reality is seen very well in the opening of the book of Hebrews where we learn that Jesus is a prophet through whom God has spoken a powerful...
2025-12-0945 minHeart of FleshRecovering an Often Neglected Spiritual DisciplineChuck Swindoll once wrote:“I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends!In this episode, James and I talk all about the lost practice of Scripture Memorization and the benefits it has for the Christian life. We also discuss a very simple and practical system for how to begin a lifetime of memorizing the Bible and retaining what you've memorized!Psalm 119:11 - "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against yo...
2025-11-2524 minHeart of FleshThe Greatest Mark of a True ChristianIn Ephesians 3:17 we find one of the greatest descriptions of Christians to be found. We are a people who are, "rooted and grounded in love." You see, love is the peculiar mark of a Christian. It is the one thing, above all others, that sets apart the people of God from the world. In this sermon I highlight two things that this verse teaches us about love: #1 - Love is Essential to Being a Christian...Someone cannot be a true Christian without being overcome by and infused with the love of God...
2025-10-3135 minHeart of FleshThe Value of Wisdom & The Fear of the LordThe Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom and how much we ought to value and seek it. In fact, there is a whole category of books in the Bible that we often refer to as "Wisdom Literature." One of these books is the book of Job, and near the middle of the book, in chapter 28, Job gives some very interesting reflections on the topic of wisdom. Quite interestingly, this unique chapter actually provides a great summary of many of the most important themes of wisdom that we find in other books of the Bible...
2025-10-1342 minHeart of FleshHow to Know if You're in an Unhealthy/Unbiblical ChurchFew things are more influential upon your Christian life than the local church to which you belong. In fact, the most important things about you... what you believe about God, about Jesus Christ, about the gospel, about eternity, etc... these things are largely shaped by the church that you belong to. So being part of a healthy church is very important.With that said, the million dollar question that follows is this: How do I know if I'm in a healthy church? What does a healthy church look like? What does an unhealthy church look like?
2025-10-0354 minHeart of FleshGod's Wisdom Displayed Through the Church | Ephesians 3:9-10If I were to ask you the question, "Where do you think the glory of God is most evident in the world today?" I wonder what you would say. Of course, many people would point to things like beautiful sunsets, or great mountains, or the awe-inspiring galaxies that number in the trillions, but this text provides us with a very surprising answer to that question. In these verses, we see that God intends for the greatest manifestation of his glory to be seen in the Church of Jesus Christ! This is where the "manifold wisdom" of God...
2025-09-3036 minHeart of FleshIf Anyone Thirsts... | John 7:37-39Throughout the Bible we often see the idea of "thirst" being used as an image of an intense desire. Jesus himself often uses this same description to highlight the deep spiritual longings and desires that we all have. If we're honest, all of us must admit that we long for lasting joy and satisfaction and fulfillment, and that it is this same desire that motivates all of our actions... Inescapably, we long for the spiritual thirst in our souls to be satisfied!Remarkably, in John 7:37-39, Jesus tells us where we must go to satisfy this unquenchable...
2025-09-2342 minHeart of FleshTwo Ways to Live | Psalm 1All throughout the Bible we see this reality that there are only two types of people in the world. In Genesis 3:15 there is the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman. In the book of Proverbs there is the wise and the foolish. In the teaching of Jesus there is the sheep and the goats, the wheat and the tares, the good trees and the bad trees, those who enter by the narrow gate and those who enter by the wide gate, those who build their lives on the rock and those who build o...
2025-09-1544 minHeart of FleshHeavenly Mysteries Revealed | Ephesians 3:4-5The idea of Divine "mysteries" is something that we see scattered throughout the Bible, and very interestingly, this idea of a mystery (Greek: μυστήριον (mystērion)) is not the same thing as what we commonly refer to as mysteries today. What's also interesting is that the book of Ephesians has the most uses of this word "mystery" out of any book in the Bible (7x), and most of them are concentrated in this one section from Ephesians 3:1-13. So what is a divine or heavenly "mystery?" Listen to this episode to find out!This sermon was...
2025-09-1035 minHeart of FleshHeaven on Earth: The True Citizenship of the ChurchThere are many rich images used to depict the nature of the Church in the New Testament. The Body of Christ, the Salt of the Earth, etc... One scholar notes as many as 96 of them! Part of the picture this gives us is that the church is so glorious, and the wonderful truths about it are so myriad, that it requires many different images to draw out all of its beauty. Sort of like the way in which the luster of a diamond is drawn out when examined from different angles and in different lighting. In Ephesians 2:19...
2025-08-2636 minHeart of FleshGod's Kingdom & God's King | Psalm 72In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a parable about the kingdom of heaven and he says that, "the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." The point of this parable is that there is nothing more valuable than the kingdom of God, and that, like the man in the parable, we should not allow anything to stand in the way of our entering that kingdom. Psalm 72 has much to say about...
2025-08-2047 minHeart of FleshThe Prince of Peace | A Sermon on Ephesians 2:14-15Hundreds of years before Jesus came into the world, the prophets spoke of him as one that would bring peace. They said things like that he would be the "Prince of Peace" and that "of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end." (Isaiah 9:6-7) Zechariah 9:10 said that "he shall speak peace to the nations." Micah 5:2 speaks of a ruler that would come forth from Bethlehem and it says that "he shall be their peace."In Ephesians 2:14, Paul says that Jesus is himself our peace. He is the one who reconciles all...
2025-07-2936 minHeart of FleshAn Invitation to the Joy of Worship | A Sermon on Psalm 66This sermon was preached by James Kaczor at River City Church on 6/22/2025.
2025-07-1853 minHeart of FleshThe Evil of Abortion & The Responsibility of the Church to Confront ItAbortion is without a doubt the greatest evil in our day. Since 1973, the number of babies killed by abortion in the United States is over 65 million. That's more than 80x the population of North Dakota and 10 times the number of Jews believed to be killed in the Holocaust. Even more tragic is how many abortions take place outside the United States. Some estimates say the U.S. accounts for as little as 3% of the world's abortions per year and a recent article by the World Health Organization stated that approximately 73 million abortions occur in the world every...
2025-07-0844 minHeart of FleshCovenant Theology: An Introduction and OverviewThe concept of Covenants are very important in the Bible. They are central to the Bible's unfolding storyline, and they are central for a proper understanding of the relationship that exists between God and Man. Yet, in much of the church today, covenants are not often discussed and even less often understood. In this episode, James Kaczor gives a brief overview of Covenant Theology. He touches on the Tri-covenantal Framework often espoused by Reformed Theologians (Summary Below)Covenant of Redemption: This is the eternal agreement between the three Persons of the Trinity to redeem humanity.
2025-07-0341 minHeart of FleshJesus Responds to Tragedy: A Sermon on Luke 13:1-5In the last few weeks in North Dakota we've seen some very destructive weather, including a once in a lifetime storm that resulted in some devastating fatalities. And in addition to the loss of human life, this storm left in its path the destruction of many people's homes and much other valuable property. In many ways and for many people, this event, in the truest sense of the word, was a tragedy. Now oftentimes when we see tragedies in the world, they sort jolt us awake to certain realities and force us to ask certain questions about...
2025-07-0136 minHeart of FleshSaved For Good Works, Not By Good Works: Ephesians 2:10What is the role of good works in salvation? This is a huge question, and one that has caused a great deal of controversy. All the religions in the world (and some who profess to be Christian) say that, at least in some sense, we are saved by good works. However, the Scriptures teach that God "Saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior." (Titus 3:5...
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Tifo Football PodcastChelsea's striker situation & how good is Jobe Bellingham?How will Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson compete at Chelsea and what kind of player is Jobe Bellingham were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Kaya Kaynak & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2458 minHeart of FleshGod's Pursuit of His Glory & Our Pursuit of JoyBlaise Pascal once said: “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves.”I think he is spot in saying this. We cannot escape the fact that we act according to what we desire and we can't escape the...
2025-06-1847 minHeart of FleshBy Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, In Christ Alone, and to the Glory of God Alone: Ephesians 2:8-9The most important question in the world is the question of how people get saved. The question of exactly how it is that sinful humans can become right with a holy God. On this question hangs the eternal destiny of every person. In this passage in Ephesians 2:8-9, the Apostle Paul lays out some of the most foundational truths of the gospel message that set Christianity apart from every other religion and belief system in the world. In every other religion and every false gospel man is saved by something that is in himself, but the true gospel is...
2025-06-0636 minHeart of FleshBut God... A Sermon on Ephesians 2:4In Ephesians 2:1-3, the Apostle lays out the hopeless plight of fallen humanity. He says that fallen humanity is dead in trespasses and sins, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air (Satan). He says that by nature we are children of wrath and that our lives were once dominated by the passions of our flesh (a reference to the destructive desires of our sinful nature). But then in v. 4 we find some of the greatest words in the Bible... "But God..." Just like the stars that shine the brightest on the...
2025-06-0335 minHeart of FleshThe Beauty of the Body of Christ: Ephesians 1:22-23Many Christians today tend to have very low views of the Church. In fact, many people treat the Church like a pesky side effect of coming to Jesus. They want all the benefits that Jesus provides, without all the mess of belonging to the Church. But the Bible shows us a much different picture of the Church than we often hear. The Bible often makes reference to the Church as the Bride of Christ, and Ephesians 5:25 says that Christ "loved the church, and gave himself up for her." It also the Church which Christ said that he would build...
2025-05-2830 minHeart of FleshWhere They Were First Called Christians: Acts 11:19-30In Acts 11:19-30, we see the founding of the Church at Antioch. This Church, which seems to be the first Church to bring in many Gentiles, is a church that plays a major role in the book of Acts and throughout Church History. As we look at this passage we find some interesting developments of the church in Acts and also many things that are applicable for the life of the church today. Tune into this episode to learn more.This sermon was first preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on 5/18/2025.
2025-05-2343 minHeart of FleshThe Risen and Reigning Christ: Ephesians 1:20-21Throughout the Old Testament we find many promises of a great Messianic King who would bring about a great and everlasting kingdom. For example, in the book of Genesis we see in God’s promises to Abraham that there would be a king that comes from him. In Genesis 49:10 we see that this king would come from the tribe of Judah and that the scepter would never depart from him… Elsewhere, in Isaiah Ch. 9, we read of a coming "Prince of Peace," and Isaiah says that "the government (the kingdom) shall be upon his shoulder," and that "of th...
2025-05-0634 minHeart of FleshBewildering Blessings & Confounding Curses: Luke 6:20-26When Jesus looks at the world he sees only two types of people. There are people who are blessed by God (see verses 20-23) and there are people who are cursed by God (see verses 24-26). Those who embrace Jesus by repentance and faith are the blessed recipients of God's favor, while those who do not are the cursed recipients of his righteous judgment. In this sermon by Jesus in Luke 6:20-26, he teaches us what these two different types of people look like and he points us to what their final outcome will be, both of...
2025-04-2538 minHeart of FleshResurrection Now & Later: Ephesians 1:19-20With Easter Sunday quickly approaching it is an appropriate time to discuss the all-important doctrine of resurrection. In this episode, which is originally a message given during River City Church's Thursday morning Bible Study by Jackson Hankey, he explores the remarkable teaching of the Apostle Paul that believers have become partakers of the same resurrection power that was at work in the resurrection of Christ. Because of our union with Him, we share in the same resurrection reality. As Paul says in Romans 6:5, "For if we have been united with him (Christ) in a death like his...
2025-04-1831 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:13-14 - The Spirit as a Seal and a GuaranteeThis episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:13-14 given by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on March 20th, 2025. The text that this sermon covers is listed below with the main phrases I focus on in BOLD:"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory" - Ephesians 1:13-14 ESVIn this sermon I discuss the means which...
2025-03-2535 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:13 - The Necessity of the SpiritIn the church today there is much debate and confusion about the Holy Spirit, and while this short message on Ephesians 1:13 isn't intended to answer all of the questions we may have, it does make one very important point about the Spirit clear. That is that a person cannot be a Christian without the Holy Spirit. We see here in these verses that the sealing of the Holy Spirit is a spiritual blessing from God the Father to all those who are "In him," that is, in Christ. So whoever is "in him" is someone who has received the...
2025-03-2538 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:7-8 - Redemption through the Blood of Christ...This is episode is a message that was given by James Kaczor during River City Church's Thursday morning Bible Study on 2/20/2025. The passage that James covers is Ephesians 1:7-8, which is listed below:"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight..." - Ephesians 1:7-8 ESV
2025-03-2138 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:5 - Predestined for Adoption as Sons...This episode is a message that was given by Joshua Molden at River City Church's Thursday Morning Bible Study on 2/6/2025. The text that Joshua covers in the sermon is Ephesians 1:5-6, listed below:"In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved" - Ephesians 1:5-6 ESV
2025-03-2140 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:4 - Chosen in Christ Before the Foundation of the WorldThis episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:4 given by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. This verse unfolds for us the doctrine of Unconditional Election and the sermon draws out 8 things that we learn from this passage about this doctrine. Listed below is the definition I give of Unconditional Election and the 8 things I highlighted about it from Ephesians 1:4Def: "Unconditional Election is the Bible's teaching that God has unchangeably and infallibly chosen before the foundation of the world, and based solely upon his good pleasure and not on any foreseen merit, all...
2025-02-0337 minHeart of FleshEphesians 1:1-2: Grace and Peace to the Saints of GodThis episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:1-2 which was given by James Kaczor at River City Church on Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2025. This is Paul's introduction to the letter, and as James' mentions it is like an embryo which contains many of the things we see throughout the rest of the book. Now, these are verses that, if we're honest, we are often prone to quickly skimming without really thinking about them, but to do so is to miss some of the great treasures that are to be found. The truth is that God never wastes any words, and...
2025-01-2836 minHeart of FleshEphesians: An Introduction & OverviewThis episode is an introduction to the book of Ephesians which was taught by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on Thursday, Jan. 9th, 2025. As stated in the episode, the book of Ephesians is one of the most important documents in the history of the world. That is largely due to the fact that even though this letter is relatively short, it is one of the clearest and most comprehensive statements of so much of the substance of the Christian beliefs that we hold so dear. Many of God's sheep in all ages have been led by the Great...
2025-01-1336 minHeart of Flesh"The Resurrection, Righteousness, and Reward of Christ:" A Sermon on Isaiah 53:10-12This episode is a sermon on Isaiah 53:10-12 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on 12/29/2024. Isaiah 53 is one of the most beloved passages by Christians of all ages because of how clearly it speaks of the work of Jesus even though it was written hundreds of years before he came into the world. Verses 10-12 finish this great passage in the same way that the Bible itself finishes and the same way that all of human history will finish. That is, with a resurrected, highly-exalted, all-glorious Christ, receiving as the fruit of his...
2025-01-0747 minHeart of Flesh"Pierced for Our Transgressions" A Sermon on Isaiah 53:4-6This episode is a sermon on Isaiah 53:4-6 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on 12/15/2024. Isaiah 53 is one of the most beloved passages in the Bible by Christians of all ages and verses 4-6 are at the very heart of the passage. Perhaps nowhere else in the Bible is there such a clear explanation of the significance of the death of Christ as in Isaiah 53:4-6, and that is despite the fact that it was written 700 years before Christ came into the world!Here's a quote about Isaiah 53 from the...
2025-01-0244 minHeart of FleshIsaiah 52:13-15: The Suffering and Glory of ChristThis episode is a sermon on Isaiah 52:13-15 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on 12/1/2024. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 is one the most beloved passages of Scripture by Christians in all ages. This is because it is one of the clearest and most thorough passages that we find about the person and work of Jesus Christ in the entire Bible (despite the fact that it was written by the Prophet Isaiah about 700 years before Christ came into the world). Here are a few quotes that demonstrate the richness of this great passage."...
2024-12-0546 minHeart of FleshLord, Teach Us to Pray: A Sermon on the Lord's PrayerThis episode is a sermon on the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) that was preached by Jackson Hankey on November 10th, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church in Park River, ND. The Lord's Prayer is perhaps the most well known and most repeated passage in the entire Bible. Yet, it seems that very few of us have really understood it and taken it to heart. Many of us, in spite of it's familiarity, have been entirely unaffected by it's meaning, especially in our own prayer lives. Yet, the Lord's Prayer in reality is a glorious manifesto of the...
2024-11-1549 minHeart of FleshConfronting the Charismatic View of the Baptism of the Holy SpiritIn this episode, I (Jackson Hankey) address the debate surrounding the topic of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. As we have moved to the Holy Spirit in our discussion of the Doctrine of God, it seems fitting to address some of the current controversies surrounding the work of the Holy Spirit, especially those that have arisen out of the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement. With this in mind, we've decided the first thing to address should be the Biblical concept of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Below is a summary of the Charismatic view, as well as the more...
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Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea showAn away day to West Ham, Nkunku or Jackson up top and a Reece James replacement?Matt Davies Adams is back with Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to assess a relatively relaxing week by recent Chelsea standards. We talk changes up top for the game against West Ham, who would get your nod between Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku?And a listener asks who’s the right choice for right back with both Malo Gusto and Reece James out injured? Plus, who'll triumph in the latest quiz?!We'll be back next Thursday to reflect on the trip to the London stadium - and...
2024-09-1947 minHeart of FleshRecovering a Biblical View of the Holy SpiritIn this episode, James Kaczor and I continue our series on the Doctrine of God and now progress to a discussion of the Holy Spirit. This episode has a feeling of unique relevance given the degree of confusion that fills the church today in regard to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. For many, there is a strong tendency to overemphasize or overrealize the person and work of the Holy Spirit in unbiblical ways. However, perhaps just as common, is a tendency to underemphasize and underrealize the Holy Spirit in similarly unbiblical ways. With this in mind...
2024-09-171h 13Heart of FleshYour Soul's Greatest Need: A Sermon from Psalm 63This episode is a sermon that was preached at River City Church by James Kaczor on August 25th, 2024. James' main idea in this sermon is that in the midst of all the trials and tribulations that we encounter in this life, our greatest need is always God himself!1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise y
2024-09-121h 01Heart of FleshAnswering the Strongest Objections Against the Deity of ChristThroughout history there have been many people and groups who have sought to challenge and subvert the Orthodox beliefs of the church about the Deity of Christ. Oftentimes, these people will point to specific verses in the Bible that they believe prove that Jesus is not truly God. In this episode, I examine a number of those arguments and seek to show how a proper understanding of the Hypostatic Union can answer all of the objections. Below I have listed the arguments that I address in this episode. 1. Christians say that Jesus and the Father are equal...
2024-08-2652 minHeart of FleshA Beggar's Plea: A Sermon from Psalm 61This episode is a sermon on Psalm 61 that was preached by Joshua Molden at River City Church on 8/11/2024. In this sermon, Joshua emphasizes the neediness of God's people, the power and strength of God as their refuge, provider, and protector, and the ultimate way in which in Psalm 61 is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This Psalm gives us a picture of what it looks like to be a needy and sinful creature that lives with faith in a powerful and gracious Redeemer. "Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the...
2024-08-1544 minHeart of FleshPsalm 58: The Serpent-Crushing ChristThis episode is a sermon on Psalm 58 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on July 21st, 2024. Psalm 58 is what is known as an imprecatory Psalm. It is a Psalm of David in which he describes and prays against the wickedness of his own day, and in which he also looks forward to the final day when God will bring perfect justice. In this Psalm, David is both looking backward to Genesis 3 (where we find the first promise of Christ in the bible) and he is looking forward to the day when Christ will...
2024-07-2346 minHeart of FleshOur Favorite Books and Other Resources for Personal SanctificationIn this episode, James and I discuss and recommend some of our favorite resources that have helped us to grow in Christ. This includes many of our favorite books, favorite Podcasts, Favorite Christian Music Artists, Favorite Phone Apps, etc... *Please note that these things should be in addition to, and never replace, the most important spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship in the body of Christ. Below is a list of the different categories we discuss and where in the episode you can find them:5:50 - 5 Most Influential Christian Books that...
2024-07-151h 10Heart of FleshThe Hypostatic Union and the Humanity of Christ: The Significance of Jesus as Truly ManIn this episode, James Kaczor and I continue discussing the Doctrine of God and the Person of Christ. Here we aim not only to show that the Bible teaches the true humanity of Jesus (that he is "Like us in all respects, apart from sin") but we also aim to draw out some of the theological and practical significance of this reality. Jeremiah 9:23-2423 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24 but let...
2024-07-031h 21Heart of FleshThe Hypostatic Union and the Deity of Christ: The Many Ways the New Testament Teaches the Deity of JesusIn this episode, James Kaczor and I continue our discussion of the Doctrine of God by focusing on the Divine nature of Jesus. The New Testament presents Jesus as not just a man but as God incarnate. And it does this in a great variety of ways. Some of these ways are simple and obvious and some of these ways are more subtle. Our goal in this episode is to present these many different ways and especially to focus on those that are more subtle. Our hope for those who listen to this is two-fold:That...
2024-06-241h 26Heart of FleshJesus the Soul Quenching Messiah: A Sermon from John 7:37-39This episode is a short sermon by James Kaczor from John 7:37-39. In this sermon, James explains how these few short verses have much to say about who Jesus is and what he has come to do!John 7:37-3937 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receiv...
2024-06-1426 minHeart of FleshThe Trinity in Full Bloom: How the New Testament Presents the One God as Three Distinct PersonsIn this episode, James Kaczor and I build on the previous one, where we discussed some of the Trinitarian hints of the Old Testament. Our goal is to show beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the New Testament undeniably teaches the Doctrine of the Trinity, and brings further clarity to what is hinted throughout the Old Testament. We believe this is a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith, and that one cannot deny it and yet remain a Christian. As such, it is extremely important for Christians to have a basic understanding of the Trinity and be able...
2024-06-1239 minHeart of FleshHints of the Trinity in the Old TestamentIn this episode, James Kaczor and I continue our discussion on the Doctrine of God and specifically the Doctrine of the Trinity. We firmly believe (along with all of historic and orthodox Christianity) that the one God is and has always existed as a Trinity of Persons, each person being truly God.And even though we don't get a fully revealed doctrine of the Trinity until the New Testament and the coming of the God-Man, Jesus Christ, we can see that there are still many passages throughout the Old Testament that are hinting at this reality. In...
2024-05-3145 minHeart of FleshUnity in Trinity & Trinity in UnityIn this episode, Joshua Molden and I give an introduction to the Doctrine of the Trinity. After establishing our need of the Scriptures for a sufficient knowledge of God (previous episode), we now begin to examine what the Scriptures reveal to us about God, and we begin with this glorious doctrine of the Trinity. Our goal in the episode is to lay out and defend three statements that the Bible teaches about God, and endeavor to show how they fit together. Our goal is not to remove all the mystery of the Doctrine of the...
2024-03-1549 minHeart of FleshIs the Bible Required for a Saving Knowledge of God?Is it possible for humans to know God apart from the Bible? If it is, what can we learn about God? Is it possible to know God through the use of human reason? Or what about observing God's creation? Are these things enough for a person to be saved?In this episode, we discuss the necessity of Special Revelation (i.e. the Bible) for a saving knowledge of God. This means that in order for us to know enough about God to experience true salvation, we need God to reveal himself to us in a special way.
2024-02-1650 minHeart of FleshAn Introduction to the Doctrine of God: 4 Reasons Why We Should Study GodIn this episode, James and I introduce a new series we're beginning on the Doctrine of God. In doing so, our prayer for our listeners is much like that of the Apostle Peter for his readers - that you might "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18) and like that of the Apostle Paul to the Colossians - that you might be "bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Colossians 1:10) We believe that the Doctrine of God is the most important doctrine in the Bible and...
2024-02-0136 minHeart of FleshSalvation Through Judgment: A Sermon on Joshua 6In this episode, Joshua Molden preaches a short sermon from Joshua chapter 6. In this chapter of the Bible, we find the ancient people of God taking their first steps into the promised land and facing off against the city of Jericho. This was the land that God had promised to give to Abraham and his offspring hundreds of years earlier (Genesis 12:1; 17:8), and now the time has come for God to fulfill his promise. In this short sermon, Joshua highlights the meaning of this text and how it applies to us today in the New Covenant.
2023-12-2821 minHeart of FleshThe Ironic Providence of God: A Sermon on Esther 6This episode is a short sermon by James Kaczor on Esther Chapter 6. In the book of Esther we find something very interesting, and it's that there is no mention of God anywhere in the entire book. This is especially strange considering that the different names for God (God/Lord) are by far the most commonly found nouns in the Bible (Because the Bible is a book about God). However, in this short book, there is no mention of God. Why is this? Well, in this short sermon, James will show that even though the book of Esther doesn't use...
2023-12-2122 minHeart of FleshSuffering and the Glory of God: A Sermon on Job 1:1-12This episode is a 20-minute sermon on the first 12 verses of the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is perhaps the oldest book in the Bible, it deals with an issue that is relevant to every age and every culture. That issue is the reality of human suffering. This is an issue that we all must face and it's an issue that confounds the best of human wisdom. However, the Word of God in general (and the book of Job in particular) presents us with some helpful insights into this issue. In this short sermon, I...
2023-12-1923 min
BISON GAMEDAYBison Gameday with Andy Rieckhoff and Former NDSU Linebacker Jackson Hankey - September 16th, 2023
2023-09-161h 56Heart of FleshPsalm 49 - The Wise Man Does Not Trust in Earthly Wealth, but He Lives for an Eternal RewardThis episode is a sermon on Psalm 49 which I (Jackson) gave at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on August 20th, 2023. This is a Psalm that confronts us with the reality of eternity, shows us the insufficiency of earthly wealth, and points us to the greatest of all treasures, which is the person and work of Jesus Christ!Psalm 39:4-5 4 “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! 5 Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as not...
2023-08-2648 minHeart of FleshThe Discipline of Christian FellowshipIn this episode, James and I discuss the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Fellowship. As creatures made in the image and likeness of a Triune God, we are made to be relational and exist in community. As redeemed Christians, we are commanded to partake in the fellowship of the saints. In this episode, we talk about all of the blessings that this brings, and we demonstrate from the Bible that this is an essential part of the spiritual life of every Christian! "Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to b...
2023-08-011h 01Heart of FleshThe Privilege and Discipline of PrayerIn this episode James and I discuss the great privilege of prayer. We rejoice in the fact that God has first spoken to us, and that he invites us to speak back to him. We talk about how constant and persistent prayer is necessary in the life of a Christian, and we give some practical advice from the Scriptures and our own lives about how we are to pray.
2023-07-1751 minHeart of FleshThe Most Important Spiritual Discipline (Part 2)This episode is all about practical advice for Bible Intake! As such, our goal is to give you some helpful tips that will enable you to grow spiritually through hearing the word preached, reading the word for yourself, and committing yourself to deep, lifelong study of the word. "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which comes from the mouth of God" - Deuteronomy 8:3/Matthew 4:4"Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the Book widens and deepens with our years" - Charles Spurgeon
2023-07-0342 minHeart of FleshThe Most Important Spiritual Discipline (Part 1)In this episode, James and I discuss the importance of hearing, reading, and studying the Word of God. As Christians, we are called to build the foundation of our lives upon the solid rock of God's word. It is this same word that is the primary means that God uses to save and sanctify his people. As such it is imperative for the Christian to be immersed into God's word. Psalm 119:36-37 - Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in...
2023-07-0337 minHeart of FleshTestimony of Grace: An Interview with a Lifelong Drug Addict Finding Recovery in ChristIn this episode, I am joined by Levi Glaser. Levi is a recent graduate of the New Life Center's Genesis Recovery Program in Fargo, ND. (This is the program that I work at) I invited Levi on the podcast to share his story of addiction, recovery, and redemption in Christ. Enjoy!
2023-06-2646 minHeart of Flesh9 Tips to Make Your Phone a Helpful Tool and Not an Addicting ViceThe title of this episode is very self-explanatory. The point is to give some practical tips that have helped us to make our phones less of a distraction and more of a helpful tool. Our phones have many great capabilities, but they can also be very harmful. As Christians, we need to evaluate our phone usage and seek to maximize what is good (what glorifies God and promotes our spiritual health) and minimize what is harmful. We pray that these practical tips will help you as they have helped us!Here is a link that includes each...
2023-06-1338 minHeart of FleshWhy are Spiritual Disciplines so Hard for Us?In this episode, we talk about the most common things that keep us away from Spiritual Disciplines, how they can detract from our walk with Christ, and we give some practical advice for overcoming these obstacles. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/Ask us Questions - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeibNhMvJzlnDeEQS304gYEeunTLwYsl5UWJ3iNNPP2glbhJA/viewform?usp=sf_link
2023-05-3054 minHeart of FleshGrowing in Christ through the Spiritual DisciplinesWe live in a day and age where the quick and convenient is much preferred to the slow and tedious. However, the Christian is called to a lifestyle of diligence and patience in seeking God and growing in godliness. One of the primary ways we we are called to do this is through the use of spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we discuss the definition of the spiritual disciplines and their purpose in the life of a Christian. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/Have questions? Please...
2023-05-2335 minHeart of FleshLuke 21:1-4 - Giving Like ChristThis episode is a recording of a sermon preached at River City Church in Fargo, ND, by Joshua Molden on May 14, 2023, and it is posted with the permission of River City Church. It is a passage where Jesus commends a poor widow for her financial offering, though it was much smaller than the giving of the rich. The main question of the sermon is "What makes our giving good?" Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-05-1541 minHeart of Flesh2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - The Ministry of ReconciliationThis episode is a 20 minute sermon given by James Kaczor as a project for River City Institutes. The point of the passage is to show the way in which God is reconciling the world to himself. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-05-1220 minHeart of FleshRomans 3:21-26 - God's Gift of RighteousnessThis episode is a 20 minute sermon given by Jackson Hankey as a final project for River City Institutes. The passage is Romans 3:21-26, a passage which John Piper called "the Mount Everest of the Bible." The main theme of the sermon is that, in Christ, God gives to us the righteousness which he requires from us. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-05-1123 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints (Pt. 2)In this episode, James and I defend Perseverance of the Saints by addressing a common "problem passage," and we give some final thoughts for the series on the Doctrines of Grace! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/Have questions? Please feel free to ask them at the link below and we will try to answer them in a future episode!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeibNhMvJzlnDeEQS304gYEeunTLwYsl5UWJ3iNNPP2glbhJA/viewform?usp=sf_link
2023-04-2550 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints (Pt. 1)Can a born again Christian lose their salvation? This is the question we discuss in this episode. The doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints states that all who have been truly born again will be persevered by the grace of God until their salvation is final and complete. A true Christian cannot lose their salvation. In the episode we define the doctrine, defend it from Scripture, and give some practical application for what this means in the life of a Christian.Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/...
2023-04-1151 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Irresistible Grace/Effectual CallingIn this episode, James and I continue our series on the doctrines of grace and we discuss what is commonly referred to as Irresistible Grace or Effectual Calling. This is a powerful work of God's grace whereby he calls the elect sinner to himself through the preaching of his word and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-03-2151 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Limited/Definite Atonement (Pt. 2)In this episode, James and I discuss some passages that Arminians will commonly use in trying to refute the doctrine of Limited/Definite Atonement and the Doctrines of Grace in general.Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-03-0649 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Limited/Definite Atonement (Pt. 1)In this episode James and I discuss the next point in the Doctrines of Grace, often referred to as Limited Atonement, or perhaps better called Definite Atonement. In this we discuss the extent and the efficacy of the atonement, or, more simply put, we discuss who was the atonement for and what did the atonement accomplish. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-02-2754 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election (Pt. 2)In this episode, James and I continue our discussion of the doctrine of Unconditional Election and interact with some common objections. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-02-061h 06Heart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election (Pt. 1)In this episode, James and I discuss and defend the doctrine of unconditional election. This doctrine is often very controversial and difficult to grasp, but we hope that by bringing to light what the Scriptures teach on the subject it may bring some clarity on the subject. In the next episode, we will be discussing the most common objections to this doctrine. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/
2023-01-171h 12Heart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: Total DepravityIn this episode, Devin and I defend the Reformed doctrine of total depravity and try to clear up a few misconceptions. The essential questions in view are these: 1. How much has the fall and the entrance of sin actually affected man? 2. Does man have the capacity or ability within himself to come to Christ and be saved, or is salvation entirely a work of God's grace?
2022-12-0251 minHeart of FleshDoctrines of Grace: IntroductionIn this episode we begin our series in defense of the Doctrines of Grace with some introductory thoughts and important considerations. We discuss the controversial nature of these Doctrines, the historical background of them, and we try to give some brief definitions.
2022-11-2539 minHeart of FleshThe Gospel and Reformed TheologyIn this episode I'm joined by my friend and pastor Devin Hiller as we begin to defend the Reformed view of salvation and specifically the Doctrines of Grace or the 5 points of Calvinism. In this episode, we try to lay a foundation by defining Reformed Theology in general and give some of the historical background behind it
2022-11-2544 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Gospel: Part 4In this episode James and I discuss the implications of the gospel on our lives. We talk about how the gospel affects our view of self, how it affects our view of God, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life!
2022-11-111h 02Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Gospel: Part 3In this episode we discuss the good news of the gospel and how the perfect life and substitutionary death of Jesus accomplishes the salvation of God's people. In this we discuss what is commonly known as "the Great Exchange," whereby our sin is credited or imputed to Christ and the righteousness of Christ is credited or imputed to us.
2022-10-2741 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Gospel: Part 2In this episode we lay the foundation for the gospel by discussing the fall of man in Genesis 3, the universality of sin that results from this, and what sin actually looks like in the lives of people. The Bible asserts that all have sinned and that all are in need of the gospel and in this episode we endeavor to clarify that very point.
2022-10-2742 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Gospel: Part 1In this episode, we give an introduction to the biblical concept of the gospel, which is the message about the good news of salvation that has been accomplished in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. We describe the need for this gospel and the role that the gospel plays in the life of the church and in the life of the individual believer.A wonderful book that covers this topic much more thoroughly is "The Gospel's Power and Message" by Paul Washer
2022-10-2038 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: ConclusionIn this episode we wrap up our series on the Bible by giving some concluding thoughts and stressing the urgency of the matter!
2022-10-1356 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: A Theological ApproachIn this episode, I am joined by my friend James Kaczor and we talk about having a theological framework that helps us to interpret passages in the Bible. Specifically, we talk about the importance of developing a Biblical and Systematic Theological framework that comes from the Bible and helps us to interpret individual verses or passages!
2022-10-011h 01Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: Jesus in Biblical TypologyIn this episode, we discuss how different people, events, and institutions in the Old Testament anticipate and point forward to Jesus and his work as our Savior and Redeemer! This topic is sure to expand your view of the Bible and help you to see how Jesus is present in all of the Scriptures!
2022-09-0945 min
WDAY Sports MinuteNDSU and UND prepare to kick off 2022 football season this weekendNDSU football is five days away from it's season opener against Drake, but head coach Matt Entz isn't ready to name any starters at key positions just yet. With veteran Jackson Hankey graduating, the middle linebacker position is one that has been up for grabs throughout fall camp.
2022-08-3002 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: It's About Jesus!In this episode, we talk about how Jesus is the center and the focus of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments and how the storyline of the Bible clearly points to and is fulfilled in Him!
2022-08-261h 06Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: Genre and ContextIn this episode we talk about the importance of context and literary genre in the process of biblical interpretation. Both of these things are great aids in helping us understand the meaning of the inspired text and also help guard us against misinterpretation and misapplication.
2022-08-151h 07Heart of FleshPsalm 35: Joshua's First sermonIn this episode, we listen to Joshua's first sermon as he preaches on Psalm 35. This sermon was preached at River City Church in Fargo, ND on August 14, 2022. This is posted with the permission of River City Church.
2022-08-1550 minHeart of FleshPsalm 34: Jackson's First SermonThis episode we take a break from our series on God's Word and post the audio from Jackson's first sermon on Psalm 34. Joshua will be preaching next week on Psalm 35 and we plan to upload that as well. Enjoy!This is posted with the permission of River City Church
2022-08-0943 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: The Sufficiency of ScriptureIn this episode, we talk about how Scripture is sufficient for salvation, for trusting God, and for obeying God in all things. We talk about the many commands of the Bible not to take away or to add to God's Word, and how we never need to go outside of the Bible to understand God's will.
2022-07-2959 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: The Clarity of ScriptureThere is often a misconception that the Bible is too difficult for ordinary people to understand. In this episode we talk about the clarity of Scripture and how everything that is necessary for us to know concerning salvation is plainly taught and able to be understood by all who would make the necessary efforts.
2022-07-2156 minHeart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: Historical Evidence of CanonicityIn this episode, Jackson examines the historical evidence of canonicity and discusses the issue of the apocrypha
2022-07-161h 01Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: A Look at Canon and CanonicityIn this episode we discuss the basis that we have for affirming our assurance that the Canon of Scripture (The list of books that are included in the Bible) is indeed the correct compilation of God's inspired Word. In doing this, we discuss a number of different models for understanding the Canon and put forward the model that we think is clearly best and most biblical.For more information on this topic, Dr. Michael Kruger of Reformed Theological Seminary is an excellent resource.
2022-07-141h 36Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: No God, No KnowledgeIn this episode, Jackson gives an analysis of the darwinian atheistic worldview that seeks to remove God's Word as the ultimate authority and discusses its scientific merits and its implications and inconsistencies. For more on this issue, I recommend all viewers to go on youtube and listen to Christian Pastor Jeff Durbin as he interacts with this worldview
2022-07-011h 09Heart of FleshUnderstanding the Bible: Forms and Authority of God's WordIn this episode we talk about the different forms of God's word (What does it mean that Jesus is the Word made flesh?) We discuss the Bible as being written by both God and men, and finally we discuss the authority that the Bible has for the Christian and for all people!
2022-06-241h 092022-06-1844 min
Bison CentralLISTEN: Jackson Hankey, Michael Tutsie and Tyler Roehl preview the FCS ChampionshipLISTEN: Jackson Hankey, Michael Tutsie and Tyler Roehl preview the FCS ChampionshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-01-0913 min