Rev. Zachary Bartels

Question 41: Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we continue discussing the content and use of the Law.

Week 14: Creation


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at question 9 of the catechism, "What are God's works of creation?" and explore several different readings of G…

2 Kings 2:8-18, "Elijah and Easter"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message on the resurrection and our response, preached at the Easter Sonrise Service (April 21, 2019) at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, M…

Acts 24, "It's Now o' Clock"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on December 29, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Question 41: 8 Rules, 10 Laws


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This week, we look at rules for interpretation and the sum of the Law.

Matthew 28:1-8, "The Great Reversal"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon on the resurrection preached on Easter 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com

Baptist Catechism: Week 1, Intro


Rev. Zachary Bartels



An introduction to creeds, confessions, and catechisms

Week 5, A Savior Is Born


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Merry Christmas from Mimi Reads the Bible! www.MimiReadstheBible.com

Matt 18:21-35, "Forgiven to Forgive"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on September 14, 2014 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.   www.churchlansing.com

Acts 19:1-10, "Full Light"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on August 18, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 19:21-41, "Our Plans and God's Purpose"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on walking decisively in the Spirit, preached on September 1, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church, in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansi…

Gen 3:8-9, "Where Is God?"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A man asks, "Where is God?" and God asks, "Where are you? A vespers message preached on August 7, 2019 at Judson Baptist Chur…

Matt 1:18-25, "A Good Dream"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on St. Joseph preached on December 22, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church ,in Lansing, Michigan.

Week 33: Abba! Father!


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the second benefit of the effectual call: adoption as sons and daughters!

Jonah 1:4-6, "Asleep in the Storm"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on August 6, 2017 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.   www.churchlansing.com

Week 17, "We've Got Jesus Here"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Mimi continues through Jonah and Pastor Zach somehow gets a Downton Abbey tangent going.

Heb 12:1-3, "Eye on the Ball


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Homily from midweek communion service, January 14, 2020 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 19:11-20, "Holy Fire"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on burning old bridges and following Jesus, preached on August 25, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…

Acts 45


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A message on God's Will preached on October 13, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Week 18: Covenant of Life


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This week, we look at the first covenant between God and man.

Question 35: Peace and Assurance


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we continue discussing the ongoing war that is sanctification and then move into the benefits of justification, adoption, and san…

Week 1, Hannah's Prayer


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This week, we meet Mimi, learn a bit about her background and love of Scripture and drama, and hear a reading from I Samuel.

Week 6, Kinsman Redeemer


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This week on Mimi Reads the Bible, Mimi reads form Ruth 3 as the story of Naomi and Ruth comes to a head.

Week 7, Ho! Such a One!


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This week, we finish our reading of the book of Ruth.

Week 10, "Savvy?"


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This week, Mimi reads two parables and she and Pastor Zach discuss being crafty, building the Kingdom, and making pancakes.

Psalm 24, "The King of Glory


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Message on approaching God this Advent, preached on December 15, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 22:1-30, "Testimony of a Faithful Ananias"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on submitting to the Great Commission.

Question 37: Unafraid of the Dark


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look deeper at the resurrection of the saints on the Last Day.

Acts 20:1-16, "No Wasted Breath"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon about being the living church, preached on September 15, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Question 34: Saint-ified


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we finish discussing adoption and begin our discussion of sanctification, our becoming holy in our lives and conduct.

Question 37: Resurrected


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we move on to the benefits of our salvation received at the Resurrection

Week 4, Enter Boaz


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This week on Mimi Reads the Bible , Mimi reads from Ruth 2 and she and Pastor Zach discuss reaching out to those in need.

Week 2, Mary and Hannah


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This week, Mimi reads from I Samuel and the Magnificat from Luke 1. She and Pastor Zach talk Bible translations.

Week 9, "Faithful with a Little"


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The votes are in and Mimi is reading the parables! She and Pastor Zach remember the late broadcast personality Uncle Charlie. www.MimiReadst…

Week 13, "Lazarus, Come Forth!"


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Mimi reads the story of Lazarus and discusses some mysteries ways in which God works with Pastor Zach. www.mimireadsthebible.com

Week 14, "Search My Heart"


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Mimi gets some troubling news and turns to the Psalms for comfort.

Week 11, "The Eleventh Hour"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, Mimi reads the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matt 20:1-16) and discusses it with Pastor Zach.

Romans 8:1-6, "Shame, Shame"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message on shame and freedom preached on September 29, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com

Week 15, "Baby vs. Dragon"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Zach and Mimi bury the hatchet before Mimi reads from Revelation 12.

Week 11: The Trinity


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This week, we look at the doctrine of the Trinity.

Q2 Concluded: The Christian Canon


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, I conclude the discussion of Question 2, dealing with the issue of the canon of Scipture.

Matt 12:9-21, "The Bruised Reed"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on tenderness and meekness for Advent, preached on December 8, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansin…

Week 43: Law vs. Grace?


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we continue looking at the uses of the law, for believers and unbelievers.

Psalm 23:1-3, "Orange Barrels on the Narrow Road"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message on slowing down to be built up, preached on January 5, 2020 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com 25:…

Questions 42-43: Withered Leaf or Lush Garden?


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we begin looking at the first commandment

Acts 16:16-40, "Dawn of a New Day"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on enduring for the Gospel, preached on June 9, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 17:1-15, "The World Turned Upside-Down"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message on the power of the Gospel, preached on June 16, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 18:1-17, "Do Not Be Silent"


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A message on boldness amid fear, preached on July 28, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com

Acts 21:15-26, "Blessed Condescension"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on setting aside our own rights for the cause of Christ, preached on October 20, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan…

Week 32: Justified


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the first of the fruits of God's effectual call: our justification

Week 24: Prophet, Priest, and King


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the offices Christ executes as our Redeemer.

Question 35: O What a Foretaste


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we talk more about the blessed assurance that accompanies and flows out of our salvation.

Question 36: Glorified


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the blessings that believers receive at death.

Week 8, "Nailed It!"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, Mimi reads from Judges 4 and discusses the text (as well as the German language) with Pastor Zach

WLC 183 | Pray for Whom?


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week we discuss who we should--and should not--pray for.

John 13:10 | Clean


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on repentance, confession, and forgiveness, preached on October 2, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…

Eph 6:10-20, "Open Wide"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on boldness in our witness, preached on July 25, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com  &…

Ezra 3:6-11 | Looking Back and Looking Ahead


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on the proper use of the past, preached on September 18, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Eph 6:14, "The Belt of Truth"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Spiritual Warfare #3, preached on May 30, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com

Eph 6:1-14, "The Breastplate of Righteousness"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on wearing Christ's Righteousness into battle, preached on June 6, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Twice Astonished


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on Christ's suffering and glory, preached on February 6, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

#21, "Bleached Asparaguses, All"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Mimi reads about the reopening of Jonah's ministry, which looks promising. VeggieTales also discussed.

Ezra 4:7-16 | Lies, Dirty Lies, and Samaritans


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on holding fast during opposition, preached on October 9, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Ezra 6:1-12 | Decree


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A sermon on God's providence and His timing, preached on October 30, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.c…

1 Cor 13 | What Is Love?


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on agape love, preached on May 8, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.

Matt 17:1-9, "Transfigured"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on March 2, 2014 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.   www.churchlansing.com;

Acts 1:1-11, "Part 2"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on May 6, 2018 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 23:11-35, "The God of Circumstance"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on November 24, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 22:30-23:11, "Testimony before a Wicked Ananias"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message about shrewdness in evangelism from Acts 22, preached on November 17, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.Church…

Questions 38 & 39 - A Horrible, Terrible God?


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we talk about the fate of those who reject the Gospel, at the day of judgment and beyond.

Acts 24:27-25:12, "Appeal to the Top"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on stepping out in faith, preached on January 12, 2020, at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.www.ChurchLansing.com

Question 40: Covenants, Old and New


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we talk about the covenant made at Sinai, as we prepare to dive deep into the ten commandments.

#18, "Cool Christmas Jets"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, Mimi reads from Isaiah and from Matthew 1, and discusses Christmas Bible traditions with Pastor Zach

Psalm 122, "Going Gladly to the House of the Lord"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Advent sermon on anticipation and worship, preached on December 1, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Week 12, "If You Stay Ready . . . "


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, Mimi reads the parable of the ten virgins and she and Zach discuss the text, acting, and why she doesn't like her (angelic) …

Acts 17:15-34, "Known"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message about evangelism, preached on July 21, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 18:18-28, "Workers for the Harvest Field"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on August 11, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 20:17-38, "Looking Back, Looking Ahead"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on faithful ministry preached on September 22, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Psalm 129, "Ascents and Laments"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Sermon preached on August 4, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Psalm 40, "Quote-Unquote Sin"


Rev. Zachary Bartels



Message on sin and repentance, preached on Ash Wednesday, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com

Acts 21:27-22:1, “Blessed Lies”


Rev. Zachary Bartels



A message on proclaiming the truth in love, preached on October 27, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.co…

Question 35: Peace, Joy, Grace


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the remaining benefits accompanying our salvation in this life.

Week 28: Humiliation, Exaltation, Redemption


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we discuss Christ's humiliation and exaltation and how his redemption is applied to us.

Week 22: The Redeemer of God's Elect


Rev. Zachary Bartels



This week, we look at the doctrine of the incarnation and a number of Christological heresies.