https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCv3SVS8qW0 Pastor Josiah preaches on the passage that has rocked the world. Romans 1:16-17. He explains why he and Paul are not ashamed of the gospel.
Author: josiahrnichols
I am a pastor, teacher, and author of the Using Hermeneutics Series. I love the subjects of interpreting the Bible, apologetics, and evangelism. I love to use these subjects to help people know and love Jesus more.
The Backdrop of God’s Word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82BDZ3KbwaU Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches about the basic assumptions it makes about itself and God in the first 3 verses of Genesis. These assumptions are basic for a foundational Christian worldview. On the other hand humanism's assumption can't stand on their own two feet, it has to argue using the assumptions of the Christian worldview. … Continue reading The Backdrop of God’s Word
The Lamb and the Door
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg0Er5R3nmU In response to it being VBS Sunday. Josiah Nichols preaches a short sermon on typology. Specifically how the Passover points to Jesus dying for our sin so that God's judgement will pass over all who repent and trust in Him. More sermons from Josiah can bee seen from usinghermeneutics.org
The Bible is Either God’s Word or it Isn’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AQGagM4Ug8 Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on the importance of Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (ESV). It is foundational to the gospel message and the Christian worldview.
The Gospel Driven Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKclN8whkEg Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on Romans 1:8-15. He explains what kind of life a Christian should live in response to the gospel. It answers the question raised by Francis Schaffer "How Then Shall We Live." More videos and articles can be seen at usinghermeneutics.org
Benefits of The Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-vWIN3_yZI Josiah Nichols preaches his first sermon as pastor of Porterville Congregational Christian Church. The Text is Romans 1:7. It is about God's salvific love that gives believers in Jesus grace and peace.
The Son and the Serpent
"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3:14-15 ESV). One thing to remember when reading the New Testament is that it is not "unhitched" from the Old Testament as some "Bible teachers" suggest. … Continue reading The Son and the Serpent
Results of the Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNzjCx_4UI&t=102s Josiah Nichols preaches his 5th trial sermon on Romans 1:5. This is his last trial sermon before he is voted on in the church. He primarily talks about the Grace and Apostleship that brings about the obedience of faith for the sake of Christ's name among all nations. This sermon was preached at Porterville … Continue reading Results of the Gospel
Subject of the Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=rzu74vxVmfs Josiah Nichols preaches his third trial sermon at Porterville Congregational Christian Church This sermon is about the LORD Jesus Christ and the essential doctrines that one must believe to be considered a Christian. This video is in two parts because of technical difficulties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=r0r1WVFS_FQ Same sermon but part 2 due to technical difficulties.
Security of Scripture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA1ZcxqgQV0 Romans 1:2 "Which He promised afore by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures" KJV. Josiah Nichols' second trial sermon about The reliability of the Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures. If you want proof of the gospel, look at the Old Testament Scriptures. The gospel is founded on the Old Testament scriptures; God said … Continue reading Security of Scripture
Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration 