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Standing Firm is earnestly contending for the faith as revealed through the Holy Scriptures and explained in the historical church creeds and reformed confessions. This program has been commissioned by Covenant Commission and Reformed Church of the Holy Trinity to fulfill Paul’s command to be on guard, stand firm in the faith, act like men and be strong in 1 Corinthians 16:13. For more information, visit us on the web at www.covenantcommission.org
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The Need of our Day: Faithful Ministers of Christ
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Why are our families and nation in such a mess? The simple answer is that the modern Church has separated itself from its Biblical and historical doctrines and practices. If our nation is to be healed, we must turn from the inventions of our hearts and back to Christ and His holy Church. If not, we are doomed for more of the same. In this episode, …
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By now you are probably tire of all the political commentary concerning the 2016 Presidential election. However, we are standing at a crucial juncture for our future. Without question we are being judged for our unfaithfulness. We are reaping what we have sown. But are we to give up? Should we just throw in the towel and hope our destruction is qui…
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On this special episode of Standing Firm, Pastor James Brown Jr will interview Gary DeMar. Gary is an author, lecturer and former president of American Vision. He has written over 30 books and appeared on numerous radio and TV programs. James and Gary will be discussing the 2016 Presidential election from a Biblical worldview. This election has bee…
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Special Election Episode: Making America Deflate in Sin - Part 1
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The 2016 Presidential election is one of the most hotly debated and contested elections among Christians. We all know what is at stake. A Hillary Clinton presidency would subject us to decades of ruin from which we may never recover. But then there is Donald Trump as the only alternative who has a chance of winning. Should Christians ever use strat…
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This week we will continue our discussion on Ecclesiastical Reformation by discovering what the Reformers believed concerning the marks and true identity of the Church. We will only be able to advance the Church when we rediscover the Church according to the Bible. Societies become apostate due to the absence of the true Church, which is the pillar…
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Covenant Commission's Standing Firm Podcast is returning to regular programming by confronting the anti-ecclesiastical fervor that is sweeping American Christianity. We must hold our ground on Reformed ecclesiology lest the foundations are destroyed to the point there is nothing to reform. These first few podcasts will be extremely controversial, b…
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In 2016 the Indiana GOP super majority has proposed Senate Bill 100 in an attempt to expand civil rights protections for LGBT behaviors, which would allow men identifying themselves as women to have access to women's bathrooms, showers and locker rooms. Reformed Church of the Holy Trinity and Covenant Commission ademately opposes any legislation th…
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The Psalmist asked in Psalm 11:3, ""If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" The Psalmist does not answer this question as it is meant to stimulate meditation in the context of trusting in the Lord. This question is urgent as we see the foundations of our society crumbling all around us. There have been and continue to be many c…
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“Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” —2 Timothy 2:3-4 On Friday, August 7th, 2015 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Pastor James Brown Jr. will be interviewing Dr. Sonny Hernandez. You can listen live o…
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Pastor James Brown Jr. will be interviewing Dr. John Snyder to discuss the upcoming RP15 Conference and also the importance and impact of the 18th Century Church, both historically and today. Faithful men of the past give us insight and example for faith and practice. We have foolishly abandoned the historical example and then complain about libera…
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How are Christians and the Church to respond to SCOTUS, POTUS and the rest of society? The Bible contains the answer and the First Century Church provides the answer. The problem is that we do not know what to do but neglect to do our duty. What we are really looking for is an excuse to continue our apathetic irresponsibility. This is true in our r…
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America is collapsing right before our eyes. She has never been perfect but there is a night and day difference from what she was to what she has become. Our fall continues to escalate every day and we are now at the breaking point. Then, to top it off, last week a psychotic lone gunman entered a historic black church and killed nine people who wer…
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Modern Evangelicalism has become the enablers of destruction. As they forsake God’s law, they praise the wicked and actually contend with the righteous. In this episode of Standing Firm, we will be discussing the real crisis, which is the fear, abdication and apostasy of the American Church. We will define the present crisis and identify the true C…
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Modern Evangelicalism has become the enablers of destruction. As they forsake God’s law they praise the wicked and contend with the righteous. In this episode of Standing Firm, we will be discussing at least two recent examples of this. First, is Danny Akin’s praise of Openly Secular, a group that is associated with People for the American Way, Ame…
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We have two options as we look around and see the darkness overwhelming our nation. We can sit back and wait for destruction or we can rise up and confront the darkness. If we decide to stand, and having done all to stand, we must contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints. If we choose this day to serve the Lord our God, we must submit o…
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We have two options as we look around and see the darkness overwhelming our nation. We can sit back and wait for destruction or we can rise up and confront the darkness. If we decide to stand, and having done all to stand, we must contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints. If we choose this day to serve the Lord our God, we must submit o…
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Many compromising Evangelicals attempt to advance their antinomian agenda by appealing to Jesus as if all of Scripture are not inspired, infallible, certain and sufficient. However, their appeal is not to the Jesus of the Scriptures but to the modern Hollywood "Jesus." What did Jesus teach concerning the law of God? In this episode of Standing Firm…
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The Debasement of Religious Worship - Part 2
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In this episode of Standing Firm, Pastor James Brown Jr. discusses the Regulative Principle of Worship as we continue our series on The Debasement of Religious Worship. Today's worship seek's to glorify man instead of the Triune God. Because of our idolatry the judgment of God is upon the American Church and nation. If we do not repent and return u…
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The Debasement of Religious Worship – Part 1
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Since the Scriptures declare there is one Lord, one faith and one baptism, then why does the modern Evangelical Church look so different than anything ever defined or practiced by the historical Church? The answer is simple: they call it Emergent but God calls it apostasy. For the next few weeks Standing Firm will be discussing the topic of worship…
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Essentials to Rebuild the House of the Lord
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There is a reason why we are largely unsuccessful in our attempts to build and advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Quite simply, we are in error and rebellion against the Word of God. Nothing happens in a vacuum. If we are going to make progress in rebuilding the house of the Lord in this culture then we must work in obedience to God and His Word.…
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Rick Warren’s recently publicized comments concerning Roman Catholicism is generating a lot of discussion. Warren has affirmed his affinity with Rome by seeking peace where there is no peace. However, it is not just Warren but is a complete surrender of Protestants. What we are witnessing is the Evangelical Can-Can. Evangelicals are flirting and fo…
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Rick Warren’s recently publicized comments concerning Roman Catholicism is generating a lot of discussion. Warren has affirmed his affinity with Rome by seeking peace where there is no peace. However, it is not just Warren but is a complete surrender of Protestants. What we are witnessing is the Evangelical Can-Can. Evangelicals are flirting and fo…
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Rick Warren’s recently publicized comments concerning Roman Catholicism is generating a lot of discussion. Warren has affirmed his affinity with Rome by seeking peace where there is no peace. However, it is not just Warren but is a complete surrender of Protestants. What we are witnessing is the Evangelical Can-Can. Evangelicals are flirting and fo…
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines apostasy as "an abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one's faith or religion." It cannot be denied we are in the midst of the great American apostasy. Just in case anyone has any doubts, Ligonier Ministeries commissioned a poll through LifeWay Research to measure the theologic…
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines apostasy as "an abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one's faith or religion." It cannot be denied we are in the midst of the great American apostasy. Just in case anyone has any doubts, Ligonier Ministeries commissioned a poll through LifeWay Research to measure the theologic…
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In this episode we conclude our look at the armor of God in Ephesians chapter 6. Satan desires to sift you as wheat. Not only is it his desire but he is presently succeeding in America. That rotting corpse smell is result of a Church that is no longer salt. As goes the Church, so goes any nation. Our only hope is to repent and be vigilant for the c…
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Satan desires to sift you as wheat. Not only is it his desire but he is presently succeeding in America. That rotting corpse smell is result of a Church that is no longer salt. As goes the Church, so goes any nation. Our only hope is to repent and be vigilant for the cities of our God. Yet, how shall we be vigilant if we are not equipped? Tune into…
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Satan desires to sift you as wheat. Not only is it his desire but he is presently succeeding in America. That rotting corpse smell is result of a Church that is no longer salt. As goes the Church, so goes any nation. Our only hope is to repent and be vigilant for the cities of our God. Yet, how shall we be vigilant if we are not equipped? Tune into…
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The Purpose of the 1689 London Confession of Faith - Part 3
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In this episode, we will continue our examination of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Instead of beginning with its historical background or content, we began by looking at the reasons it was drafted to be used as the basis of the London association of Credobaptist churches. Their intent, purpose and the nature of the document is reveal…
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The Purpose of the 1689 London Confession of Faith - Part 2
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In this episode, we will continue our examination of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Instead of beginning with its historical background or content, we will begin by looking at the reasons it was drafted to be used as the basis of the London association of Credobaptist churches. Their intent, purpose and the nature of the document is r…
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The Purpose of the 1689 London Confession of Faith
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Standing Firm returns to its regular schedule on September 19, 2014 at 12:00 pm eastern standard time. In this episode, we will begin examining the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Instead of beginning with its historical background or content, we will begin by looking at the reasons it was drafted to be used as the basis of the London asso…
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In this episode, Pastor James Brown Jr. continues Standing Firm's series Wolves Wearing Wool. As wolves are devouring the sheep, it is important for us to learn who these wolves are and how they operate. Standing Firm is a podcast ministry of Reformed Church of the Holy Trinity.By Covenant Commission
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Standing Firm continues its series Wolves Wearing Wool. This is the second part of a four part series to help the Church identify false prophets and the damnable heresy they use to deceive Christ's Holy Church. In this episode we discuss the examples used by Peter and Jude to warn the Church of the judgment false prophets bring up society and the C…
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False Prophets have laid waste to the Church in America. For over 100 years, false teachers have infiltrated, contaminated and corrupted the Church. In this podcast we will begin to understand how this happened and what we can do to rebuild the house of the Lord and reform the Church of Jesus Christ. Join us for this important podcast in order not …
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As we reflect back on 2013 and look forward into 2014, it is important we do so in the proper context. It is easy to gravitate toward fear and depression or blind utopianism as we dwell upon the positives and negatives of the last year. As we remember the previous years, let us use those experiences to press into 2014 as we advance the kingdom of J…
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The Evangelical Church is in rapid decline. For many years many have ignored the storm warnings and now we are in the midst of final destruction. Unless, by God's mercy, there is a reformation. It is time to get off the Evangelical titanic and join the reformation to restore the house of the Lord. Join Standing Firm as we discuss the decline of Ame…
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What Were Early SBC Leaders Views on Salvation?
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This week we will be discussing the question, What were the early Southern Baptists view on Salvation? A couple months ago several leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention held a conference to combat what they believe is the growing threat of Calvinism. We have been discussing the six questions proposed at the 2013 John 3:16 Conference. Standin…
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This week we will be discussing the question, What is Regeneration? Last month several leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention held a conference against the Doctrines of Grace. The first of said conferences was held in 2008 and rebutted the Five Points of Calvinism otherwise known as the Doctrines of Grace. In March of 2013, another event was …
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Last month several leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention held a conference against the Doctrines of Grace. The 2013 John 3:16 Conference was the second of such conferences seeking to malign the doctrine of Calvinism. The first of said conferences was held in 2008 and rebutted the Five Points of Calvinism otherwise known as the Doctrines of G…
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Last month several leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention held a conference against the Doctrines of Grace. The 2013 John 3:16 Conference was the second of such conferences seeking to malign the doctrine of Calvinism. The first of said conferences was held in 2008 and rebutted the Five Points of Calvinism otherwise known as the Doctrines of G…
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Last month several leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention held a conference against the Doctrines of Grace. The 2013 John 3:16 Conference was the second of such conferences seeking to malign the doctrine of Calvinism. The first of said conferences was held in 2008 and rebutted the Five Points of Calvinism otherwise known as the Doctrines of G…
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Former Indiana Basketball coach Bob Knight recently released his new book, The Power of Positive Thinking. It is a rebuttal, of sorts, to Rev. Norman Vincent Peale’s 1952 best seller, The Power of Positive Thinking. Does this book by Bob Knight have any value for the Christian? Is faith blind optimism? How has blind optimism destroyed the Church an…
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“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.” –Vince Lombardi You have heard the statement over and over. “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.” Is this a correct statement and what happens when this principle is accepted by the Chur…
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The federal government and local law enforcement are now putting drones in the skies to be ever watchful over us. As the television show Person of Interest states in the title sequence, “You are being watched.” This is now true in most places in America. Americans are now living in virtual lockdown. Statist views persist in telling us Big Brother s…
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This week on Standing Firm we will be discussing a new poll on whether Americans view same-sex marriage and homosexuality as a civil right. You will be surprised at the results. Standing Firm will discuss the impact this is having on the Church and the implications for the future.By Covenant Commission
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The rhetoric and actions from the left are intensifying the debates concerning our economy, culture and rule of law. As a result, we are seeing a little life from the right in rising in contention against those who seek to destroy our constitution. For many years conservatives have known we are spiraling downward and now recognize we are plummeting…
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This Friday, March 1, 2013, is being touted by Democrats, the media and even some Republicans as the end of the world. The economic world is ending, according to liberals, because we are not going to tax more and spend more. Obamageddon is back and he is telling us that cutting 44 billion dollars from the projected budget spending of 3,553 billion …
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“For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Their eyes stand out with fatness: they h…
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This week Obama called for bigger government, more government control over our lives and more gun control in his State of the Union Address. While he called for unity, he attacked our Constitution. Obama is feverishly working to consolidate all power in the hands of the federal government. Find out our only hope to restore our Republic on Standing …
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Will the Reformed movement make any impact as long as it is divided? This is the question we will consider this week on Standing Firm.By Covenant Commission
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