Best Phillip G. Kayser Podcasts (2024)

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S1 E5 - Jesus and Ethics 14:20

7M ago14:20

14:20

How do we know when to follow Jesus' example, and when Jesus did things as God that we aren't meant to do? In the last episode of our first season, Dr. Kayser demonstrates some of the principles of biblical interpretation he laid out previously, showing how the Scriptures give us all we need to sort this one out.…

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S1 E4 - Jesus and the Sword 16:45

8M ago16:45

16:45

What's the biblical defense for the "right of self-defense"? How can we prove that Jesus actually mandated self-defense in Luke 22? Here Dr. Kayser gives two more principles of hermeneutics derived from the Bible itself. For dive deeper than we can on this podcast, be sure to check out https://biblicalblueprints.com/divine-right for loads of resour…

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S1 E3 - Ethics and Narrative 19:08

9M ago19:08

19:08

How do you know what lessons to pull from the Bible's narrative passages? Narrative is descriptive, not prescriptive, right? Here Dr. Kayser explains the relationship between narrative and ethics, the four dimensions of biblical ethics, how to recognize a command or rule, and five questions to ask to make sure you're not drawing the wrong lessons f…

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S1 E2 - Any Father Can Engage in Hermeneutics 21:01

10M ago21:01

21:01

The Bible isn't a mystical code book that only the superintelligent few can understand because they have a decoding ring. Deuteronomy 6 implies that God intended it to be able to be understood by every father. Here are six hermeneutical rules and presuppositions to get you started. 1. We must approach the text with humility rather than pride. 2. Go…

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S1 E1 - Disastrous Consequences of Bad Hermeneutics 15:04

11M ago15:04

15:04

Dr. Kayser starts out his hermeneutics series with examples of bad hermeneutical systems paralyzing the modern church. He then demonstrates that Scripture alone — for example, the examples of how Jesus and the apostles interpreted Scripture — gives an entire system of hermeneutics. This podcast gives a defense for learning our hermeneutics from Chr…

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Ending Well 43:43

9+ y ago43:43

43:43

It's not enough to begin the Christian life well; we must also end it well. But what does that mean? This sermon covers ten issues from the life of David that enabled God's evaluation to be, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."By Phillip Kayser

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Stewardship: From French Fries to Everything 56:43

9+ y ago56:43

56:43

This sermon on stewardship looks into the heart of a transformed Christian through fifteen windows. It is a motivating call to be joyful stewards.By Phillip Kayser

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From Tent to Temple 49:51

9+ y ago49:51

49:51

Phillip Kayser - Life of DavidBy Phillip Kayser

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The Military and the Trajectory of History 51:51

9+ y ago51:51

51:51

This last sermon on the military within the life of David ties in the theme of the military with the trajectory of eschatology in history.By Phillip Kayser

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Administration and Other Issues 42:36

9+ y ago42:36

42:36

Really? A sermon on administration for Sunday morning? Yes. This sermon shows that there are many fascinating issues buried in the text of 1 Chronicles 23-27 that are relevant to everyday issues.By Phillip Kayser

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The Aftermath of the Conspiracy 56:11

9+ y ago56:11

56:11

Phillip Kayser - Life of DavidBy Phillip Kayser

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God as Conspiracy Buster 54:00

9+ y ago54:00

54:00

Too frequently Christians become discouraged and even paralyzed when they see the extent to which humanists have taken over our country. This sermon is not only a realistic appraisal of the political dangers we face but also an encouragement to have faith and hope. It encourages us to approach conspiracies with the paradigm found in Psalm 2.…

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Camouflaged Sin 37:50

9+ y ago37:50

37:50

When both outward sins and inward root issues can be camouflaged and hidden, it makes it difficult to deal with sin in our children's lives. This sermon applies the issue of camouflaged sin to both personal sanctification and the discipleship of our childrenBy Phillip Kayser

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Compromise in Medical Ethics 56:51

9+ y ago56:51

56:51

Many people are perplexed at the casualness with which David embraced the unethical medical solution presented by his advisors in this passage. But this sermon demonstrates ways in which modern Christians are not that much different in how they handle modern ethical decisions in medicineBy Phillip Kayser

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Building a Family Legacy 58:28

9+ y ago58:28

58:28

This chapter gives twelve principles that can be of help to families as they seek to pass on a multi-generational legacy.By Phillip Kayser

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Politics Transformed by the Gospel 45:31

9+ y ago45:31

45:31

This passage shows how all of life (including politics) should be viewed through the lens of the Gospel and how the Gospel should impact everything that we do.By Phillip Kayser

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Providential Judgments 43:43

10y ago43:43

43:43

How are Christians to react to plagues and other national disasters? This sermon gives concrete guidance.By Phillip Kayser

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National Census: Good or Evil? 1:07:59

10y ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Much controversy surrounds the American Community Survey. This sermon gives a detailed analysis of what the Bible teaches on the subject of a census and demonstrates that the ACS is both unbiblical and unconstitutional. But more than that, this sermon shows why God treated even David’s more minimal census as a great evil that needed to be resisted.…

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Characteristics of Leaders Worth Following 48:08

10y ago48:08

48:08

Though God does not expect everyone to be a hero warrior like David and his 36 leaders, there are principles of followership and leadership that can be learned from these amazing men.By Phillip Kayser

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David's Advice for Election Day 53:18

10y ago53:18

53:18

The Bible gives minimum requirements for imperfect rulers. This is contrasted with the minimum requirements that most Christians have. This sermon serves as a shocking paradigm for the 21rst Century.By Phillip Kayser

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The Gospel According to Jesus 46:30

10y ago46:30

46:30

Phillip Kayser - Life of DavidBy Phillip Kayser

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Heroes and Giants 1:02:56

10y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

This sermon is a call for men to rise up and take on the giants of our day. Key words: enemy, persevere, culture wars, pacifism, weakness, prayerlessness, carnality, intimidating, giants,By Phillip Kayser

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Burial 46:34

10y ago46:34

46:34

How does God want us to treat the bodies of those who are deceased? Is cremation ever an option? What about donating bodies to science? This sermon gives the historic understanding of burial and cremation and in the process addresses some other practical issues, such as how to relate to a relative who is either convicted as a criminal or is under c…

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Broken Treaties 1:00:36

10y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This passage has a great deal to say about being promise keepers - on both the individual and the national level. The issues surrounding the broken treaty with the Gibeonites have many parallels with the issues surrounding America’s broken treaties with American Indian tribes.By Phillip Kayser

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Limited Civil Government 1:02:53

10y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

t is hard for us to fathom getting our nation back to the kind of limited government that it enjoyed for most of its first century, but this sermon seeks to show that it is not only possible but is also morally imperative. While examining the cabinet of David, the departments implied in that list, and comparing David’s executive branch with the age…

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Another Peacemaker 52:50

10y ago52:50

52:50

This portrait of the wise woman of Abel not only gives great insights into peacemaking, but is a corrective to hyper patriarchy and elevates the role of women.By Phillip Kayser

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Disastrous Consequences of Rebellion 55:49

10y ago55:49

55:49

Rebellion always results in negative consequences. Understanding these disastrous consequences can be a strong motivator to put off our own rebellion and deal with the rebellion of others with Biblical principles.By Phillip Kayser

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Godly Resistance vs. Civil Rebellion 49:22

10y ago49:22

49:22

In an age of culture wars, it is easy for those who are trying to resist ungodliness to get caught up in ungodly rebellions. Too frequently godly resistance to tyranny is lumped in with rebellion against tyranny, but the two are quite different. This passage gives ten telltale signs of rebellion that ought to be avoided by every Christian. Resistan…

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Learning How To Enjoy God 40:21

10y ago40:21

40:21

This resurrection Psalm promises pleasures at God’s right hand in heaven, but it also promises that we can have joy in God’s presence even now on earth. This sermon seeks to show you how to learn to enjoy God in all circumstances - or as John Piper worded it, “How to Fight For Joy” when your joy is being robbed.…

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Reconciliation Obstructed 59:12

10+ y ago59:12

59:12

Even the best attempts at peacemaking can be ruined or undermined by others. This sermon deals with some of the most common obstructions to reconciliation and the peacemaking process and what can be done about them.By Phillip Kayser

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Portrait of Old Age 46:22

10+ y ago46:22

46:22

This sermon use the portrait of Barzillai to give a philosophy of aging. Key words: old, age, elderly, retire, risk, health, opportunities, time, limits, health, relationships, death, medical directive, legacy, friendship, balance, relaxationBy Phillip Kayser

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Reconciliation When You Have Been Falsely Accused 1:10:52

10+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Jesus calls us to pursue reconciliation whether we are in the wrong or in the right. This passage illustrates how difficult that can be, and in the process introduces us to more principles of reconciliation. Each of these principles are also illustrated in Romans 12, a passage that calls us to step outside the realm of what is possible and into the…

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When Repentance Is Hard; When Forgiveness Is Hard 1:02:32

10+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

There are many things that can make it difficult for us to be willing to repent of our sins and there are equally many things that can make it difficult to forgive. This sermon not only examines those difficulties, but in the process gives a theology of repentance and forgiveness and distinguishes it from worldly counterfeits.…

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Messy Reconciliations 47:56

10+ y ago47:56

47:56

Christ died to reconcile sinners to God and to give the foundation for reconciliation in our human relationships. This sermon shows what frequently goes wrong in attempted reconciliations and specific steps to reconcile in a God-glorifying manner.By Phillip Kayser

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When Weeping is Ungodly 47:56

10+ y ago47:56

47:56

Though Scripture teaches us how to weep for others (Lamentations) and shows the godly weeping of Jeremiah, Jesus, and others, it also makes clear that some weeping is ungodly. This sermon shows how to sanctify our emotions and specifically how to be sanctified in our weeping. Too many Christians fail to think about this subject and as a result sin …

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Enthusiasm Dashed 41:13

10+ y ago41:13

41:13

Phillip Kayser - Life of DavidBy Phillip Kayser

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Head Trip 47:27

10+ y ago47:27

47:27

Pride is one of the worst enemies of our soul. This sermon examines the pride of Absalom and Joab and makes extensive application to individuals, families, and churches.By Phillip Kayser

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Duty 58:29

10+ y ago58:29

58:29

This sermon deals with the far reaching implications of a God-given inward call to duty. General Douglas MacArthur considered this to be one of the key foundations for Christian civilization. This sermon not only examines the disastrous consequences of failing to pass on to the next generation this sense of duty , but also illustrates the wonderful…

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When Everyone Seems to be Against You 47:43

10+ y ago47:43

47:43

Feelings of loneliness and isolation afflict some Christians more than others. And there are times when Christians truly do have everyone against them. Such pressures can make us lie awake at night or have other unhelpful reactions. This sermon probes the principles that enabled David to have a sound night's rest the night before a battle when he w…

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Prayer for a Nation in Trouble 39:24

10+ y ago39:24

39:24

David's situation in 2 Samuel 17 seemed pretty hopeless, yet rather than throwing up his hands in despair, David turned to prayer, and having trusted the God for whom nothing is impossible, David committed himself to making a difference. Psalm 12 gives us similar lessons for faith, hope, and commitment to reverse the downward slide in America.…

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Disappointments and Blessings 56:42

10+ y ago56:42

56:42

David had disappointments galore as he fled from Absalom. Most people would have focused on those crushing disappointments and been overwhelmed with sadness, but David mysteriously experienced joy and a "river" of God's pleasures while aggressively taking his disappointments to the God who cares. This sermon shows how we too can "rejoice in the Lor…

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Suicide 44:20

10+ y ago44:20

44:20

This sermon gives a clear understanding of what the Bible says about suicide. It also gives clear instructions on how to handle suicidal thoughts in yourself or in others.By Phillip Kayser

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The Best Laid Plans... 55:24

10+ y ago55:24

55:24

While this sermon does give an interesting discussion of two military strategies, most of is focus is on the relationship between wise planning and trust in providence.By Phillip Kayser

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Revolution, Revolutionaries, and Counter-Revolutionaries 1:11:38

10+ y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

In our culture wars it is easy to fall into the ditch of lawless revolutionaries on the one side or into the ditch of a passive slave-mentality on the other side. This sermon examines the difference between revolution and lawful resistance to tyranny.By Phillip Kayser

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Escaping Escapism 1:03:19

10+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

This sermon explores the difference between legitimate escape and irresponsible escapism.By Phillip Kayser

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Why Kick A Man When He is Down? 57:20

10+ y ago57:20

57:20

The irrational rage between Shimei and Abishai and the great self-control exhibited by David (also exhibited in the Psalms written during this period) is the framework for a unique discussion of anger, lack of sportsmanship, lack of self-control, slander, cheating, unfair critiques, and other sins.By Phillip Kayser

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Loyalty Tested, Part 3 1:01:20

10+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

This sermon describes the many faces of false loyalty. It can be manifested as false generosity and false compassion (for example socialism). It can give the impression of loyalty while destroying loyalty (Oliver Wendell Holmes book, The Common Law, is an example). It can destroy covenant relationships while giving the illusion of faithfulness (eg.…

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Loyalty Tested, Part 2 48:27

10+ y ago48:27

48:27

This sermon continues to look at eight more tests of loyalty. It is a challenge to leaders and followers alike.By Phillip Kayser

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Loyalty Tested, Part 1 53:35

10+ y ago53:35

53:35

The Biblical concept of loyalty is summed up in the Hebrew words hemeth and chesed. Loyalty must be defined by the covenant and limited by the covenant or it can easily become an idolatrous loyalty. And since it is a covenant grace, it is not something that humans can produce in their own strength. It is supernatural. This sermon begins to look at …