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Gashland Baptist Church SermonsPreparing the Way For The Beloved Son - A Sermon on Luke 3Preparing the Way For The Beloved Son - A Sermon on Luke 3 form Pastor Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on January 11th, 2026. Part of the series "Upside-down Kingdom"
2026-01-1347 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsTruly God and Truly Man in His Father's House - A Sermon on Luke 2:21-52"Truly God and Truly Man in His Father's House" A Sermon on Luke 2:21-52 from Pastor Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on January 6th, 2026.
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Knowing FaithAfter the Fact: What Does Jesus Have To Do With Proverbs? with Samuel BierigKyle Worley is joined by Samuel Bierig to answer the question, “What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?”Questions Covered in This Episode:What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?Is it too simplistic to tell a Christian to just go do the things Proverbs says?Guest Bio:Samuel Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam serves as lead pastor at Gashland Baptist Church. Sam completed his Ph.D. in b...
2025-12-0906 min
For the Church PodcastProverbs
It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson visits again with the Dean of Spurgeon College Dr. Sam Bierig about the book of Proverbs. Why is it deceptively complex? How do we end up reading the book wrongly? How should we read it, and how should pastors preach it? And where do we see Jesus in it?
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/AOSZg4_pKgs
2025-12-0300 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsHow To Praise God - A Sermon On Jude 24-25How To Praise God - A Sermon On Jude 24-25 from Pastor Sam Bierig of Gashland Baptist Church on November 16th, 2025.
2025-11-1939 min
For the Church PodcastWhat is Biblical Theology?
What makes a theology biblical theology? Shouldn’t all theology be a biblical theology? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson welcomes guest Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College, to talk about the special category of biblical theology, how the average Christian can engage in it, and resources available to help us engage in it well.
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/i6hmU_wJNIg
2025-11-1900 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsHow to Build a Life on God - A Sermon on Jude 17-23How to Build a Life on God - A Sermon on Jude 17-23 from Pastor Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on November 12th, 2025.
2025-11-1244 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsOpposers of God - A Sermon on Jude 5-16Opposers of God - A Sermon on Jude 5-16 from Pastor Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on October 26th, 2025.
2025-10-3047 min
Student Ministry MattersEpisode 204 - Students & Theology with Dr. Sam BierigListen in as Dan Carson catches up with Dr. Sam Bierig as they discuss a new series called Real World Theology for students.
Iconic: Being God's Image in Your World by Mike McGarry
Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home
Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
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2025-10-2736 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsContending for the Faith - A Sermon on Jude 3-4Contending for the Faith - A Sermon on Jude 3-4 from Pastor Sam Bierig on October 19th, 2025 at Gashland Baptist Church.
2025-10-2147 minStudent Ministry MattersEpisode 202 - Making Time to Read in MinistryListen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss making time to read in ministry.
Book Recommendations:
How to Read a Book by Andy Naselli
Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Sam Bierig
Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
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2025-10-1438 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsGod's Beloved Church - A Sermon on Jude 1-2A sermon on Jude 1-2 from Pastor Sam Bierig on October 12th, 2025.
2025-10-1437 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsThe Choice Between Two Paths - Proverbs 9:1-18A Sermon on Proverbs 9:1-18 from Dr. Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on September 28th, 2025. Entitled "The Choice Between Two Paths"
2025-10-0246 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsThe Path That Leads to Life & Blessing - Sermon on Proverbs 8:1-36The Path That Leads to Life & Blessing - Sermon on Proverbs 8:1-36 from Pastor Sam Bierig on September 21, 2025.
2025-09-2349 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsThe Path That Leads to Adultery & Destruction - A Sermon on Proverbs 6 & 7The Path That Leads to Adultery & Destruction - A Sermon on Proverbs 6:20-7:27 from Pastor Sam Bierig on September 14th, 2025.
2025-09-1650 min
Textual CommunityPreaching and Hermeneutics with Sam Bierig and Jarred BumpersIn this episode, I talk with Drs. Sam Bierig and Jarred Bumpers about preaching, hermeneutics, and pastoral ministry. Sam and Jarred work at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and they have also served the churches for many years. They both have insight into the process of preparing sermons and also the theological issues at stake in the pastoral task.
Bierig Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, VP of Undergraduate Studies, and Dean of Spurgeon College at MBTS. Bumpers is Associate Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and FTC Cohorts Faculty Coordinator at MBTS. You can find further resources by Bierig here an...
2025-08-281h 10Gashland Baptist Church SermonsThe Difference Between Being Blessed and Cursed - A Sermon on Proverbs 3:21-35August 3rd, 2025 The Difference Between Being Blessed and Cursed A Sermon on Proverbs 3:21-35Pastor Sam Bierig of Gashland Baptist Church.
2025-08-0545 min
Preaching and PreachersMeaningful Church Membership*This episode was originally published on 4/7/2024. Today, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Bret Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership.
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2025-07-2800 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsFollow Your Heart? - Sermon on Proverbs 3:1-20The sermon from July 27th, 2025 from Pastor Sam Bierig in Proverbs 3:1-20 in the series "Every Good Path."
2025-07-2755 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsOur Next 20 Years - Sermon on Matthew 28The sermon from July 20th from Gashland Baptist Church. Pastor Sam Bierig preaching through Matthew 28:19-20
2025-07-2349 min
2025-07-2256 min
The MWSB Podcast#0021 - Dr. Sam BierigVenture Professor Dr. Sam Bierig of Spurgeon Collage in Kansas City, Missouri
talks with Lowell Engle about systematic theology and how he is teaching it to the venture class this week.
Recommended Resources In This Episode:
Mortification of Sin, John Owen
How Ike Lead, Suzan Eisenhower
2025-04-2830 min
Preaching and PreachersBest of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 280: Preaching Through Proverbs, Part 2This episode was originally published on 6/4/23. Today, Dr. Sam Bierig joins Dr. Jared Bumpers back in the studio as they discuss his dissertation on the book of Proverbs. Sam
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2024-07-0121 minPreaching and PreachersBest of Preaching and Preachers, Episode 275: Preaching Through Proverbs, Part 1This episode was originally published on 4/23/23. Today, Dr. Sam Bierig joins Dr. Jared Bumpers back in the studio as they discuss his dissertation on the book of Proverbs. Sam
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2024-06-2423 minTextual CommunityBackground Information & Biblical Interpretation w/ Sam BierigIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Sam Bierig about history and hermeneutics. This is a special crossover with Sam's Biblical Theology podcast at Credo Magazine. We talk about the relevance of historical background for biblical interpretation, some broader hermeneutical principles that can help us navigate this terrain, and we also examine a few case studies from biblical texts.
Special thanks to Sam for the green light to host that conversation here as well!
This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman).
Thanks for listening!
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2024-06-121h 00
Boulevard Baptist ChurchGet Wisdom - Proverbs 4:1-27The 4th sermon in our series in Proverbs | Guest speaker: Dr. Sam Bierig, dean of Spurgeon College in Kansas City
2024-04-1430 minPreaching and PreachersEpisode 300: Meaningful Church MembershipToday, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Brett Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership.
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2024-04-0844 min
Credo Biblical Theology PodcastDefining Biblical TheologyHow would you define Biblical Theology? This is a sticky question with many answers that diverge quickly from each other. Sam Bierig and Mitchell Chase establish a helpful definition and argue for a maximal approach. Biblical Theology happens when we are attentively reading and understanding a biblical passage in light of the progressive revelation, trajectory,… Download Audio
2023-12-1300 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchWho Cancels Who? - 2 Kings 5This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 11/12/2023 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2023-11-1443 minCredo Biblical Theology PodcastThe Origins of Biblical TheologyIs there some level of dissonance between the origins of Biblical Theology and how it is practiced today by Evangelicals? Could figures like Irenaeus, Augustine, and Calvin be properly said to be doing “Biblical Theology.” Sam Bierig and Craig Carter explore origins and definitions of Biblical Theology while establishing a working timeline of the discipline.… Download Audio
2023-11-1300 minKnowing FaithAfter the Fact: What Does It Mean to Read The Bible Theologically? with Sam BierigKyle Worley is joined by Sam Bierig to answer the question, what Does It Mean to Read The Bible Theologically?Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean to read the Bible theologically?How can someone practice a theological reading of Scripture?Resources MentionedChalcedonian CreedNicene CreedGuest Bio:Samuel Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Spurgeon College. Sam completed his Ph.D. in Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he wrote his dissertation on...
2023-11-1007 min
Refining Rhetoric with Robert BortinsTransformative Theology with Dr. Samuel Bierig of Spurgeon CollegeWhat does learning true biblical theology at a college level look like? In this episode, Robert sits down with Dr. Samuel Bierig. A Classical Conversations® dad, Sam is the vice president of undergraduate studies, college dean, and assistant professor of biblical studies at Spurgeon College, a private Christian college in Kansas City, Missouri. In this conversation, Sam discusses what it means to be a good shepherd, the importance of hermeneutics and exegesis, balancing multiple responsibilities, strategies for reading the whole Bible in one year, why a college degree is still worth the cost, and all things Spurgeon College—including deg...
2023-07-2655 min
CredoWhat was the Reformation debate over the Lord's Supper really about? Matthew Barrett and Sam BierigIn episode 4 of this mini-series, Samuel Bierig asks Matthew Barrett, author of newly released book The Reformation as Renewal (Zondervan Academic), about the intense divisions over the Lord’s Supper during the Reformation and whether there is more than meets the eye. As Barrett moves below the surface he shows that at the root of the debates between Luther and Zwingli are two contrasting perspectives on hermeneutics and Christology. With appeals to the creeds as well as the gospel itself, Luther and Zwingli alike considered their divide impossible to overcome. In this episode, Samuel Bierig and Matthew Barrett discuss everything fr...
2023-06-2848 minPreaching and PreachersEpisode: 280: Preaching Through Proverbs, Part 2Today, Dr. Sam Bierig joins us back in the studio as we continue to discuss his dissertation on the book of Proverbs. Sam serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies,
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2023-06-0521 minPreaching and PreachersEpisode: 275: PreachingThrough Proverbs, Part 1Today, Dr. Sam Bierig joins us back in the studio as we discuss his dissertation on the book of Proverbs. Sam serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of
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2023-04-2423 minPreaching and Preachers”The Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 242: How to Assemble Your Sermon*This episode was originally published on 3/21/22 This week I am delighted to welcome Mr. Samuel Bierig to the podcast. Currently, Sam Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies,
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2023-01-0224 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchApex Text - Isaiah 55:10-11"There is no god besides the God of the Bible. Everything else is created. God alone is uncreated. But if this God were to speak to creation in a book, then that text would be impenetrable, unerring, and unconquerable in its wisdom, truth, and literary delight. It would be in a category all its own. It would be the apex text."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 3/27/2022 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2022-04-0539 minPreaching and PreachersEpisode 242: How To Assemble Your SermonThis week I am delighted to welcome Mr. Samuel Bierig to the podcast. Currently, Sam Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Assistant Professor
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2022-03-2124 min
In the Word, On the GoEpisode 223: Does God want to forgive me? Sam Bierig on Jonah 1:17In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and seminary profressor, Samuel Bierig talks about God's mercy from Jonah 1:17. Sam summarizes God's message to Jonah (and to us) like this: "Despite your rebellion, I am going to extend immense and depthless mercy to you in a most unlikely fashion."Special Guest: Sam Bierig.
2021-12-1308 min
Lead DefendTaking The Opportunity To Lead - Ryan and Brock feat. Sam BierigIn this episode of Season 3, Ryan and Brock sit down with Sam Bierig at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam serves as serves as the Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Spurgeon College.
They chat about leadership and Sam’s journey to becoming an important leader at Midwestern. Discussing ways he has been called to lead in the past, Sam speaks on the responsibility of leadership and taking advantage of the opportunity to lead.
To hear more on Sam’s personal road to leadership, listen here! You ca...
2021-12-0226 minIn the Word, On the GoEpisode 200: How can I recover my hope? Sam Bierig on Matthew 1:21In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," professor and author, Samuel Bierig talks about Matthew 1:21. Sam says, "True hope is coming to rescue you from the world, the flesh, and the devil. This is not in question. If you trust in the Lord, He's going to save you."Special Guest: Sam Bierig.
2021-09-2210 minStudent Ministry MattersEpisode 14 - Fulfill Your Student Ministry with Samuel Bierig, Part TwoIn Part Two of Two, Dan interviews Samuel Bierig of Spurgeon College and they discuss Sam's book, Fulfill Your Student Ministry.
Host:
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
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2020-04-2732 minStudent Ministry MattersEpisode 13 - Fulfill Your Student Ministry with Samuel Bierig, Part OneIn Part One of Two, Dan interviews Samuel Bierig of Spurgeon College and they discuss Sam's book, Fulfill Your Student Ministry.
Host:
Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
info@studentministrymatters.com
2020-04-2027 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchHe is the One Who Protects You - Psalm 121"If you are in Christ, your fear cannot break the defenses of Christ. If you are in Christ, you are safe."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 11/10/2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2019-11-1041 min
Tool TalkJonah as Literature | Sam BierigWhat does the book of Jonah want readers to think and do? Beyond the history and apologetics involved, many readers are unaware of the important literary cues in Jonah. Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College at Midwestern Seminary, has been studying, writing, and preaching Jonah and wants Christians to hear the cues and see the book as it is. What's more, he wants college students to focus on souls and Scripture as they learn and train for the Kingdom.Find featured resources at exegeticaltools.com and follow ET at @exegeticaltoolsLearn more about Spurgeon College at...
2019-07-3149 min
Small Church ShepherdsSpurgeon College And The Small Church - Interview With Sam BierigJonathan and Dennis sit down with Sam Bierig, the Dean of Spurgeon college, to discuss how small church pastors can benefit from a degree from Spurgeon college or one of the other 5 seminary colleges.
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2019-06-2719 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchTwo Roads. Two Destinations. - Proverbs 13"How does one get on the righteous road? It's through Jesus."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig 6/2/2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2019-06-0347 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchWisdom: Your Third Greatest Need - Proverbs 12"You can't be wise without Jesus. When he frees you, he starts you on the righteous path."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig 5/26/2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2019-05-2646 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchAdvent: Love | Love's Pure Light - Ruth 4"The fundamental difference in the love of Jesus and the false love of the world is this: The world’s love says, 'Your life for mine.' And Jesus’ love says, 'My life for yours.'"
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 12/23/2018 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2018-12-2437 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchTen Truths About a Liar - Colossians 2:6-15This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 11/11/2018 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2018-11-1237 min
Risen MotherhoodHow Do I Disciple My Children?Discipleship can be an intimidating task, but it isn't out of reach for the everyday mom. It's living out the gospel in front of our kids, teaching and inviting them to follow Jesus with us. In this episode, Emily and Laura dive into how we disciple our kids, asking, "What is it? How do we do it? And why does it seem so difficult?" We get to faithfully teach our kids to love God and share their faith by showing them how we do it. We won't disciple them perfectly, but we can trust the Holy Spirit to equip...
2018-10-1019 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchPriorities and Promises Pt. 1 - Haggai 1"Just because salvation isn't found in your works doesn't mean there isn't a blessing in your works."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 9/2/2018 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2018-09-0242 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchThrown Into the Heart of God - Jonah 4"Jonah deserved God's watery judgement, but instead God swallowed him up in His mercy."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 6/3/2018 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2018-06-0440 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchGod Our Father - 1 John 2:28-3:3"The Father turned his face from his Son so that you could become his son or daughter. Sons and daughters don't work to be sons and daughters. They just are."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 1/7/2018 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2018-01-0736 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchLearning To Look To Christ - Micah 7:7-10"When you've sinned, look to the Lord, look to your eventual vindication, and look to Satan's destruction."
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 10/15/2017 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2017-10-1532 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchThe Eternal Bread of Life - John 6Jesus is to your spiritual, eternal life, what food is to your physical life.
This sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 9/10/2017 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2017-09-1042 min
Liberty Baptist ChurchProvision and ProtectionThis sermon was delivered by Sam Bierig on 10/18/2015 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.
2017-05-2233 minGashland Baptist Church SermonsTwo Prophecies Two Responses - A Sermon on Luke 1:1-38Two Prophecies Two Responses - A Sermon on Luke 1:1-38 from Pastor Sam Bierig at Gashland Baptist Church on December 7th, 2025.
1970-01-0148 min