Author Archive | ericblauer

Series: The Household of Faith: Always Reforming (Semper Reformanda) Affirming that Scripture Alone is the Christian’s Highest Authority. Refuting that Extra-biblical Revelation, Teaching or Tradition is Equal to Scripture.  

Affirming the Eucharist as one bread and cup, for one body. Refuting sectarian views that damage, divide or distort the unity of the faith. As we continue our extended look at the Reformation on its 500 year anniversary, we are moving through the major matters of disagreement that led to the growth of the Protestant […]

Series: The Household of Faith: Always Reforming (Semper Reformanda) Sermon:Christ our Foundation: Refuting Papal Authority, Infallibility and Apostolic succession.    

Series: The Household of Faith: Always Reforming (Semper Reformanda) Sermon #2: Reclaiming the Lost Book: How the Reformation returned the Scriptures to the center of religious life for all.

This is the first message in the new series called: ‘The Household of Faith: Always Reforming. This series aims to familiarize people with the core beliefs of the Historic Church and how they shape and inform the belief, worship and practice of Jesus followers today. There are obvious historic differences and divisions in the history […]

1 Corinthians 14:22: “Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers…” If Paul says that tongues are a sign for unbelievers, what does this sign point to, describe or warn us about? Signs are given to direct us in some capacity, they are provided for us by someone who knows more than […]

Moving from formula to formation in understanding the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts. I think this is a particularly important message for anyone who has been exhausted, disillusioned or biblically perplexed by the Charismatic/Pentecostal movements. This is probably my definitive discussion on the subject on how Acts is a description not a prescription […]

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”: Acts 18:18-28 & 19:1-12 If someone doesn’t seem to know if they have the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in their life, it’s fair to assume that they don’t have it. If you have it, you should know it. “Give a man an electric shock, […]

Saints, Snakes & a Slave Girl: Discerning of Spirits, Tongues, & Interpretation. Acts 16:16-22 Sermon #13 ‘Ghost Stories: Uncovering the truth about the Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit.’ Matters discussed: -What the gifts of Discerning of Spirits, Tongues, & Interpretation are. -5 guardrails for navigating spiritual direction and communications. -3 Differences between pagan […]

Prophetic Ministry: How prophecy, word of wisdom & word of knowledge display the power and presence of God in and through the Church. Part 12 in our series ‘Ghost Stories: Uncovering the truth about the Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit.’ “Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.” […]