Understanding Christianity

Sean D Cole
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Listen to Dr. Sean Cole, lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sterling, CO, to help you understand Christianity. This podcast includes sermons, lectures, and discussions on leading issues in the Reformed evangelical tradition. If you want to learn more about Christianity from a Baptistic and Calvinistic perspective, this podcast is for you.

  1. 14h ago

    We Exist to Display God's Glory: Exodus 19:3-6 and 1 Peter 2:9-10

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole preaches about the IDENTITY of God's people and our MISSION. What has God called us to BE and DO? Who are we? We are a chosen and treasured people united by sovereign grace in the Triune God. What are commissioned to do? We exist to display God's glory in ALL things. What is God's glory and how do we display it faithfully and consistently? Listen and find out!   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk   30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  2. 1d ago

    REVELATION Introduction and 1:1-6

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Dr. Sean Cole begins a new series in the book of REVELATION. In this introductory session, he teaches on how we should interpret this apocalyptic book. He also provides an overview of major themes and the structure of Revelation. He then goes verse-by-verse through 1:1-6.      Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  3. 2d ago

    On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand: MATTHEW 7:24-29

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Dr. Sean Cole concludes the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:42-29 You’re either a genuine Christian who proves your salvation not only by a profession of faith, but because your heart has been changed by grace alone. Or you merely “say” you’re a Christian, but there has been no internal change by the Holy Spirit. It’s a profession of faith without possession of faith. There is no middle ground. In this conclusion, you’re either a wise builder or a foolish builder. Since Jesus ends the sermon with these sharp contrasts between the two builders and their houses, this sermon explores this passage in FIVE areas of contrast. What does it look like to build wisely upon the rock, and then look at the opposite of what it looks like to build foolishly upon the sand.   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  4. 3d ago

    What is Evidence of Genuine Salvation? MATTHEW 7:21-23

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Dr. Sean Cole preaches Matthew 7:21-23.  A changed life of obedience is evidence of genuine salvation. This passage may terrify you, and in some ways it should, if you claim to be a Christian and show no demonstrable fruit of obedience in your life.  What are the marks of genuine salvation? Listen and find out the answer!   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  5. Aug 10

    The Danger, The Deception, and the Detection: MATTHEW 7:15-20

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole preaches about the danger of false prophets. First, Jesus warns us of the DANGER. We must beware of false teachers.  Second, Jesus alerts us to the DECEPTION. They are masters of disguise and extremely sneaky. Third, Jesus shows us the DETECTION: How do you DETECT false teachers? He gives an analogy of a tree and its fruit. Pastor Sean concludes the sermon by giving some practical ways we can continue to be discerning when evaluating between sound doctrine and false teaching. Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  6. Aug 8

    Narrow is the Way that Leads to Life: MATTHEW 7:13-14

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   IN Mathtew 7:13-14, Jesus will allow no neutrality or ambivalence. You cannot be apathetic toward Jesus. As Lord of all, He demands that you respond. As the absolute LORD, Jesus presents THREE stark contrasts in this passage of Scripture. There are only two ways. There are only two types of people. And there are only two eternal destinies.     Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  7. Aug 7

    The Greatness of the Golden Rule: MATTHEW 5:12

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Because the Golden Rule is so famous and so many people try to follow it, we may have become overly familiar with what it means and what it doesn’t mean. Dr. Sean Cole's sermon asks FOUR questions of the Golden Rule.     First, how does Jesus clearly define the Golden Rule? Second, why do so many people admire and talk about the Golden Rule, but do not obey it? Third, how do non-Christian versions of the Golden Rule fall short of Jesus’ standard? Fourth, HOW can you possibly obey the Golden Rule?   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

  8. Aug 6

    Pray Boldly: Matthew 7:7-11

    Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title In this sermon from Matthew 7:7-11, Dr. Sean Cole encourages us to understand Jesus' teaching on prayer by asking four questions: Why should we pray? How should we pray? What should we pray for? How does God answer our prayers?   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures https://bit.ly/49XaYQN 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223   VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

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Listen to Dr. Sean Cole, lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sterling, CO, to help you understand Christianity. This podcast includes sermons, lectures, and discussions on leading issues in the Reformed evangelical tradition. If you want to learn more about Christianity from a Baptistic and Calvinistic perspective, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Sean D Cole
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    867
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2026 Sean D Cole
  • Show Website
    Understanding Christianity

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