Images That Explain Baptism

Our podcast this week is an interesting approach to a familiar subject. The denominations in the religious world and the general public seem to have a difficult time understanding that baptism is not a "work" that if required would demand that salvation is something earned rather than being a gift of God. Salvation is a gift but baptism is not a work even though it is required.
To make this and other aspects of baptism easier to understand, God has given us images to demonstrate the fact that baptism has a greater importance than many people had previously believed.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Date Recorded: (unknown)

Elders and the Early Writings

Our podcast this week is a little different from most sermons because it includes a well documented history lesson. Have you ever wondered what happened to the organization of the church that we read about in the New Testament and why it's so different from most churches in the religious world today?
With this sermon from 2002, Phil Roberts shows how the apostasy innocently began and although certain Christians were willing to even forfeit their lives for their understanding, a careful inspection of God's word shows they were wrong.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: October 6, 2002

The Dangers of Telling A Lie

Have you ever told a lie? Sadly, we probably all have at one time or another. Of course it's a sin but have you thought about the seriousness of telling a lie? With this sermon Phil Roberts explains from God's Word the reasons why the sin of telling a lie is such a terrible thing.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: July 26, 1998

The Danger Of Overconfidence

There are several dangers that Christians face. Some of those dangers originate from our own selves. The danger of becoming over confident is one of those. God, of course, wants us to be confident but we should let that be an encouragement rather than a source of pride.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: April 6, 1997

The Church Of Christ

The sermon just added to the Antioch Podcast is titled "Church Of Christ". With this lesson from 1991, Phil Roberts explains the origin and biblical meaning of the phrase "church of Christ". We learn that it's not a denominational title but rather a descriptive phrase of all followers of Jesus that have been baptized into Him.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: March 24th, 1991

The Church As The Family Of God

There are many ways in which God has chosen to describe the church. One of those ways is by comparing the church to our earthly families. With this podcast, Phil Roberts delivered a sermon years ago in 1998 that we recorded originally on cassette tape. Though the tape had deteriorated, we were able to salvage and amplify the audio.

Phil Roberts shows the wisdom of God as he explains the similarities between the church and our family along with various ways the church as well as our our families can be improved.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: February 15, 1998

Words That Describe The Church

Most people would agree that a great way to learn more about something is to compare it to things you're already familiar with. The church is and has always been a part of God's plan. This sermon by Phil Roberts gives an explanation of the true meaning of the church by using things we're familiar with as described in the scriptures.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: January 28th, 2002

The Banished Son

In the Old Testament there's a comparatively little known story about unrestrained love and obsession that led to uncontrollable vengeance. This true story, that reads like a soap opera, evolves into a story of a father and his undying love for a rebellious son.

As you listen to this story and begin to touch base with such strong human feelings, you're amazed when the speaker reveals that it has a very understandable and compelling spiritual meaning.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: December 3, 2000

Summary of The Book Of Hebrews

The book of Hebrews explained to Jews the details of the transition from the Old Covenant to the spiritual reality of the New Covenant. Hebrews is the best book of the bible for explaining the connection of the physical forerunners we read about in the Old Testament to the spiritual realities we read about in the New Testament.

To properly understand a book of the bible, a bird's eye view can be very helpful and this summary by Phil Roberts is a clear, concise and to the point explanation.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: January 12, 1992

Summary of The Book Of Isaiah

The book of Isaiah, located in the middle of the Old Testament, is very daunting when you attempt a thorough study. Phil Roberts with his extensive Old Testament knowledge gives us a solid thirty minute summary of this book. Listen several times to this overview and then challenge yourself to study the book in detail.

Speaker: Phil Roberts
Recorded: February 9th, 1997