Does the end of Ezekiel describe a future physical temple? Will we offer sacrifices at that temple? Will we eat meat in the future kingdom? These questions and more are addressed by Jon and Nate Akin in this episode, as they explain to us how Ezekiel's vision fits with Christ's finished work on the cross. For more Christ-centered resources and information, please visit christcenteredandclear.com
Sep 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 92
The warning found in Proverbs 22:6 is often misinterpreted, leading to feelings of guilt and shame for many Christian parents. In this episode, Jon and Nate Akin discuss what we are truly being warned against in this passage of scripture, and what we as parents can do to help our children develop a love for Christ. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit christcenteredandclear.com
Aug 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 91
As you read through the Psalms, it sometimes seems as if the psalmist is praying for the death and destruction of his enemies. Why is this and how does it match up with the message of Jesus? One of our popular Christ-Centered & Clear authors, J. Aaron White, joins Nate and Jon Akin today to discuss the subject of Imprecatory Prayers. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Aug 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 90
While the book of Nehemiah is most often preached as a handbook for leadership or an introduction to a building project, this approach misses the most important message of Nehemiah - God's covenant love for His people. What Nate and Jon Akin discuss with Jason Wredberg on today's episode is where the book of Nehemiah fits in the redemptive storyline of Scripture. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Aug 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 89
2 Kings 2 tells the story of Elisha sending bears to eat a group of unruly young people. What is really going on in this passage of Scripture? Nate and Jon Akin discuss how to understand this story and how it ultimately points to Christ. Follow this link: https://youtu.be/StU4xI9X5oQ to see the video of Jon's conference workshop that is mentioned by Nate during the podcast.
Aug 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 88
For those familiar with the story of Genesis 38, it can be a little bit shocking the Tamar was included in the genealogy of Christ. Why was this and why did Judah away of her, "She is more righteous than I"? Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg examine these questions and more as they discuss preaching Genesis 38 in a Christ-centered and Clear manner.
Aug 03, 2023•24 min•Ep. 87
In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Josh Wredberg moderates a panel discussing the topic of Preaching Christ in Wisdom Literature. The panel includes Paul Rees, Jeff Hay, Jacob Brothers, and Nate Akin.
Jul 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 86
In today's very informative episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Jeff Hay teaches us how to preach the Song of Songs. He explains seven ways that this book of the Old Testament points us to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 85
Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Liam Garvie gives us an example of Christ-centered preaching through his sermon on Job 28:1-28, "Where Do Sufferers Look for Wisdom?"
Jul 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 84
Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Jason Wredberg gives us an overview of Christ-centered preaching. He then explains how this is seen in the book of Job.
Jul 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 83
Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Nate Akin explains the two main ways to preach Christ in the book of Proverbs, then demonstrates with a short sermon from Proverbs 9.
Jun 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 82
The misunderstanding of this book of the Bible has haunted women for thousands of years! Today, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg explain how Proverbs 31 both points to Christ as the fulfillment of Wisdom and encourages women to pursue wisdom in their daily lives.
Jun 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 81
Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss Proverbs 30. They examine the question of where do we turn when we realize that our human leaders lack the wisdom to govern successfully.
Jun 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 80
Dr. Jon Akin's message from Proverbs, "Instructing Your Children," is the final message in a 6-part series, How to Foolproof Your Home that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message, Dr. Akin stresses the importance of teaching our children the "Why" not just the "What" of obedience. But, most importantly, we need to teach them the "Who" - the Son who perfectly follows the wisdom of all of the Proverbs.
Jun 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 79
Dr. Jon Akin's message from Proverbs, "Conflict and Communication Marriage," is the fifth message in a 6-part series, How to Foolproof Your Home that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message, Dr. Akin exhorts us to let our relationship in marriage be a model of Christ's love for us as believers.
Jun 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 78
Dr. Jon Akin's message from Proverbs 22:6, "Train Up a Child in His Way," is the fourth message in a 6-part series, How to Foolproof Your Home that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message, Dr. Akin admonishes us that "if we let our children have their way, they will always expect to have their way, and they will struggle in life."
May 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 77
Dr. Jon Akin's message from Proverbs 5, "How to Have a Happy Marriage," is the third message in a 6-part series, How to Foolproof Your Home that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message, Dr. Akin bluntly addresses the causes and consequences of unfaithfulness in marriage while encouraging us to follow the example of our King, who demonstrates the eternal value a right relationship with his bride.
May 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 76
Dr. Jon Akin's message, "How to Have a Happy Home," is the second message in a 6-part series, How to Foolproof Your Home that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message, Dr. Akin explains the three things that we we need to give our children to equip them for a lifetime of following Christ.
May 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 75
Dr. Jon Akin's message, "How to Foolproof Your Home," is the first message in a 6-part series by the same name that he preached at the First Baptist Church of Naples. In today's message from Proverbs 5, Dr. Akin illustrates that we serve a King who embodies the book of Proverbs. We need to build our life on the Wisdom of this book, starting in our home.
May 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 74
Jon Akin and Nate Akin discuss what the book of Proverbs says about the tongue. They not only discuss how you speak, but also how you listen and whether or not you are speaking too much.
Apr 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 73
Jon Akin and Nate Akin discuss the dangers of Laziness as seen in Proverbs. This episode will point out that a Christian can be busy "working" and still be lazy.
Apr 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 72
Jon Akin, Nate Akin and Josh Wredberg have a conversation about Anger in Proverbs. They examine what the book has to say about anger and discuss strategies to preach about this important subject to their congregations.
Apr 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 71
Jon Akin, Nate Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss how to preach Proverbs 9 - a chapter that Nate refers to as "the hinge by which we understand the rest of the book."
Apr 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 70
Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss this key chapter in Proverbs. Throughout their conversation, we see that the personification of Wisdom in Proverbs 8 makes the connection to Christ clear and direct.
Mar 30, 2023•19 min•Ep. 69
In today's episode, Josh Wredberg and Jon Akin continue the conversation on how to preach about sexual sin from Proverbs 7 in a way that exalts Christ and serves the church.
Mar 23, 2023•22 min•Ep. 68
In today's episode, Josh Wredberg and Jon Akin discuss how they would preach moral lessons from a Christ-Centered perspective in Proverbs 6.
Mar 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 67
In today's episode, Josh Wredberg and Jon Akin discuss how they would preach Proverbs 5 from a Christ-Centered perspective.
Mar 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 66
In today's episode, Josh Wredberg joins Jon Akin to discuss how they would preach Proverbs 4 from a Christ-Centered perspective.
Mar 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 65
In today's episode, co-hosts Jon and Nate Akin have a conversation about how to preach Proverbs 3 from a Christ-Centered perspective.
Feb 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 64
In today's episode, Jon Akin, Nate Akin, Josh Wredberg and Liam Garvie discuss how to preach Proverbs 2 from a Christ-Centered perspective.
Feb 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 63
