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Theological Sidebars

Join Dr. Benjamin Pate as he explores theological topics that arise out of content from his weekly messages, current events, and pretty much anything having to do with theology or the Bible. Benjamin Pate is pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN. He holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Gateway Seminary.

Theological Sidebars - What excuses do I make to not obey?

15 mins; April 12, 2022

OTXNT - What do about Disney, pt 2 - There is an agenda

41 mins; April 07, 2022

OTXNT - What to do about Disney, Pt 1

39 mins; March 27, 2022

OTXNT - Worship, Part 5: Sinner's Prayer

43 mins; March 17, 2022

Theological Sidebars - A Private Faith?

10 mins; March 07, 2022

OTXNT - Worship, Part 4: Altar Calls

42 mins; February 24, 2022

OTXNT - Worship, Part 3: What is allowed in a worship service?

45 mins; February 17, 2022

Theological Sidebars - Ministers in it for the money?

14 mins; February 16, 2022

OTXNT - Worship, Part 2: What does the Bible say about worship music?

39 mins; February 10, 2022

Theological Sidebars - Is the Harvest really plentiful?

8 mins; February 08, 2022

OTXNT - Worship, Part 1: Hymnbooks

33 mins; February 03, 2022

Theological Sidebars: Different Responses I will Receive to the Gospel

9 mins; February 01, 2022

Matthew 9:31 - Could you be disobeying Jesus and not know it?

11 mins; January 25, 2022

Praying with Faith and Not Doubting

12 mins; January 18, 2022

Matters of preference and tradition vs what we are commanded to do

14 mins; January 11, 2022

Santa Rant - Omniscient? Omnipresent? Omnipotent?

15 mins; December 22, 2021

OTXNT - What is Advent all about?

28 mins; December 16, 2021

OTXTN - Should Christians Celebrate Hanukkah?

21 mins; December 07, 2021

OTXNT - How to deal with Old Testament laws

41 mins; November 23, 2021

Does Jesus have more authority in my life than my boss?

8 mins; November 16, 2021

OTXNT - Baptism for the Dead? A look at 1 Corinthians 15:29

34 mins; November 11, 2021

Through the Book of Matthew - Matthew 6:1-4

38 mins; November 02, 2021

Through the Book of Matthew - Matthew 5:43-48

43 mins; November 02, 2021

Are you building your life on the rock or just pretending?

10 mins; November 01, 2021

Two Types of False Teachers?

11 mins; October 23, 2021

OTXNT - A Biblical Look at Immigration

42 mins; October 16, 2021

Don't Be Afraid to Be a "Narrow" Christian - Matthew 7:13-14

8 mins; October 12, 2021

When are we to judge others? Matthew 7:1-6 and 1 Cor 5:9-13

11 mins; October 05, 2021

OTXNT - Head Coverings (1 Corinthians 11)

43 mins; September 23, 2021

OTXNT - Dealing with Anxiety - Matt 6:25-34

26 mins; September 09, 2021

OTXNT - Gender Distinctions in the Church? - A look at 1 Cor. 11 (pt. 1)

38 mins; September 02, 2021

Should Christians Fast?

12 mins; August 30, 2021

An Issue for Christian Conscience

45 mins; August 19, 2021

What does praying "Lead us not into temptation" really mean?

9 mins; August 16, 2021

Back to School - What should parents be thinking about?

32 mins; August 12, 2021

About Forgiveness... Matthew 6:12, 14-15

11 mins; August 10, 2021

Work and God's Provision - Give us today our daily bread

16 mins; August 02, 2021

What is the will of God? (Part 2: The Wishes/Desires for His Creation)

11 mins; July 26, 2021

What is the will of God? (Part 1: The Sovereign Will of God)

9 mins; July 26, 2021

OTXNT - Sermon Plagiarism?

34 mins; July 20, 2021

How to honor the name of the Lord (Matt 6:9)

11 mins; July 19, 2021

OTXNT - Divorce and Remarriage (Part 4 - Discussion on when remarriage is permitted)

35 mins; July 15, 2021

Why you might babble in prayer...

9 mins; July 12, 2021

How can anonymous giving glorify God?

8 mins; July 08, 2021

Are you a generous and charitable Christian? (Matt 6:1-4)

8 mins; July 08, 2021

Theological Side Bars - "You have heard it was said...But I tell you" - Do I Submit My Opinions to Jesus?

8 mins; June 29, 2021

OTXNT - Divorce and Remarriage (Part 3 - Discussion on 1 Cor 7: Abuse and Abandonment)

31 mins; June 21, 2021

OTXNT - Divorce and Remarriage (Part 2 - Implications for Marriage)

29 mins; June 14, 2021

Divorce and Remarriage (Part 1)

26 mins; June 10, 2021

OTXNT - Are All Sins Equal?

29 mins; May 27, 2021

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