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The Nicene Creed 2 – God the Father Almighty

In this session of our Nicene Creed teaching series, Rev. Ben teaches on the first article of the Creed: We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

The Arian controversy boiled down to the all-important question: who is God? Upon this question rests everything of importance in our life. Our doctrine of God, our ideas about His Fatherhood, and our doctrine of creation are essential for the Christian life.

See “The Nicene Creed with Scriptural References” document here: https://www.standrewsky.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-09-17-NiceneCreedScripturalReferences.pdf .

The Nicene Creed – Intro: The What and Why

In this introduction to our teaching series on the Nicene Creed, Rev. Ben discusses the historical context for the Creed, the theological significance of it, and why “We believe” is the essential starting point.

See “The Creed of Nicaea” vs. “The Nicene Creed” reference document here: https://www.standrewsky.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-09-10-NiceneCreedComparison.pdf .

Choose Life

In this sermon, Rev. Ben preaches on how the reality of our lives is not filled with unlimited choices, but with just two: we can choose life, or we can choose death. The way of life is the way of Jesus, and the way of death is everything else. Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 14:25-33

Mature in Christ

Continuing in our sermon series working through Colossians, in this sermon Rev. Ben preaches on this text where Paul outlines his ministry goal and the strategies to achieve it. As we strive to grow to maturity in Christ, we use these same strategies in our lives: knowing the Word of God, knowing Christ in us, receiving teaching and warning, and being encouraged…