Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Building Blocks
A weekly recording of the Sunday educational hour exploring books of the Bible or topics such as Theology and Apologetics from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. | emmanueltuscaloosa.org
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 10
From the Vantage of the End | Though evil and suffering remain until Christ returns, believers can endure with hope, trusting God’s perfect justice, finding comfort in His presence, and looking forward to resurrection and eternal glory.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 8
Discipline & Discontentment | The whole church body is to guard the gospel by pursuing holiness and practicing discipline and exercise wisdom and discretion in dealing with frustrations and discontentment within the body.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 9
Are We Pawns? | God’s sovereignty and human responsibility coexist mysteriously, calling Christians to trust his goodness, pray faithfully, fight evil, and endure suffering in faith rather than fall into fatalism or bitterness.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 7
Congregationalism | A church that is elder led and congregational ruled recognizes that under Christ’s ultimate authority and the subordinate authority of pastors, the entire church body is responsible to guard the gospel through doctrine, discipline, and membership.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 8
When God Refuses to Explain | Scripture gives good reasons for evil and that God may withhold the specific reasons for our suffering, calling us to trust His sovereign goodness rather than presume to explain His providence.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 6
Elders and Deacons | The biblical offices of elder and deacon promote unity in the church as the Word is taught, the church is equipped for ministry, and its physical needs are met.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 7
Why would God permit it? | God can be both good and sovereign while allowing evil for purposes of judgment, discipline, and mercy.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 5
The Ordinances | Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are church acts whereby believers publicly identify with Christ and his church.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 6
Sovereignty vs Complicity | God’s absolute sovereignty, human moral responsibility, and God’s goodness are fully compatible, and the cross proves that God sovereignly governs even evil without becoming guilty of it.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 4
The Word & Worship | Scripture shapes the order and content of our corporate worship, in which expositional preaching, prayer, the ordinances, giving, and singing are done for the glory of God and building up of his church.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 5
Do you still believe God is sovereign over every circumstance?
Passages: Genesis 37-50, Mark 5, John 11
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 4
Is Evil Ever 'of the Lord'? | God sovereignly governs both natural and human evil without excusing sinful agents, assuring us that suffering is never random or outside His purposeful rule.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 3
Membership | Church membership is defined in the biblical framework of the family of God and the body of Christ.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 3
Bad Responses to the Problem of Evil | Suffering exposes faulty assumptions about God, ourselves, and evil, while Scripture rejects explanations that diminish God’s power, nearness, sovereignty, or the seriousness of evil.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 2
Unity and Diversity | The body of Christ displays God’s wisdom and glory, having been joined to him and one another by the Spirit’s work, in which people from diverse backgrounds are supernaturally united in the gospel.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 2
Evil Defined | Evil includes both moral and natural suffering, and while the Bible honestly portrays its devastating reach through the fall, it also teaches that Christ’s redemption will ultimately overcome the curse and restore creation.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Evil Ep. 1
"How Long, O Lord?" | Suffering may leave questions unanswered, but Christians can still trust God’s goodness and power, especially in Christ.
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Prospective Members Ep. 1
Scripture | Emmanuel Baptist Church submits to the authority of the Scriptures as the final word on all matters of life and doctrine.
Church Membership | Tom Allen
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 13
How to Attain Contentment - Concluded: Chapter 13
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Tom Allen
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 12
How to Attain Contentment: Chapter 12
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 11
The Excuses of a Discontented Heart: Chapter 11
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 10
Aggravations of the Sin of Murmuring: Chapter 10
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 9
The Evils of a Murmuring Spirit - Concluded: Chapter 9
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 8
The Evils of a Murmuring Spirit: Chapter 8
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 7
The Excellence of Contentment: Chapter 7
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 6
How Christ Teaches Contentment - Concluded: Chapter 6
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 5
How Christ Teaches Contentment: Chapter 5
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 4
The Mystery of Contentment - Concluded: Chapter 4
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 3
The Mystery of Contentment - Continued: Chapter 3
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 2
The Mystery of Contentment: Chapter 2
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Ep. 1
Christian Contentment Described: Chapter 1
A study based on the book "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
Speaker: Michael Crosswhite
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 13
Review of 1 & 2 Timothy // Paul provides a framework for faithful Christian living and leadership in a deteriorating world addressing how the church should guard the gospel, structure leadership, and faithfully endure.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 12
Finish the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-22) // Paul calls believers to faithfully preach the Word with endurance and diligence, even amid opposition and desertion, trusting that the Lord will sustain them to keep the faith.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 11
Scripture and the Last Days (2 Timothy 2:20-3:17) // Paul teaches that a life shaped by sound doctrine and Scripture produces holiness, endurance, and gentle, faithful ministry, making believers useful vessels for God’s purposes in a corrupt world.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 10
Strength in Grace and Endurance (2 Timothy 2:1-26) // Strength in grace produces endurance that multiplies faithful disciples.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 9
A Rational Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ // The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves His divine identity and truth, confirms the reliability of Scripture, reveals God’s character, secures forgiveness and justification, defeats death, and gives believers a living hope of eternal life.
Resurrection Sunday // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 8
Fan into Flame the Gift (2 Timothy 1:1-18) // Timothy is called to courageously cultivate God’s gift, boldly endure suffering without shame, and faithfully guard the gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 7
Godliness with Contentment (1 Timothy 6:1-21) // Paul warns against false teaching and greed, urging believers to live honorably, pursue godliness with contentment, use wealth generously, and faithfully guard the truth of the gospel.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 6
Honor and Discipline within the Church (1 Timothy 5:1-25) // Paul instructs Timothy on how believers should relate to one another within the church as a family and gives detailed guidance for caring for widows, honoring faithful elders, and maintaining integrity in leadership.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
Governance, Doctrine, and Holiness Ep. 5
Training in Godliness (1 Timothy 4:1-16) // Paul urges Timothy to resist false teaching by training in godliness, teaching the truth, and living as a faithful example to others.
A study in 1 and 2 Timothy // Bob Brooks
