Pastor Mike focuses on the importance and benefit of using catechisms, creeds, and confessions as supplements to studying the Bible. He argues that these resources, such as systematic theology or a confession, help believers "get their arms around" the vast content of the 66 books of the Bible by...

Pastor Mike argues against the common misconception that sanctification is primarily the believer's effort (synergistic). Instead, he asserts the technical and proper definition is that sanctification is fundamentally the monergistic work of God's free grace, as the sanctifier, through the Holy S...

Pastor Mike discusses common marriage blunders (mistakes) based on his experience, including recent premarital counseling. He prefaces the advice by acknowledging his own imperfections after 36 years of marriage and emphasizing that marriage reflects Christ and the Church. He outlines and explain...

This episode of No-Co Radio is framed around the ironic concept of “how to be a boring Bible teacher” which the host uses as a contrast to teach listeners how to be effective and engaging in their teaching and preaching. He outlines specific pitfalls to avoid to prevent being a "boring Bible teac...

Pastor Mike presents a detailed discussion about the supernatural events surrounding the crucifixion and death of Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 27 and 28. He argues that the author, Matthew, includes a series of supernatural signs to "grease the wheels" and prepare the reader to understan...

Pastor Mike focuses on the purpose of Jesus's first coming as contrasted with the misunderstanding of His disciples. The context is drawn from Luke 9:51-56, where Jesus, resolutely set on going to Jerusalem, sends messengers ahead to a Samaritan village. He urges listeners to adopt Jesus's attitu...

Pastor Mike speaks on reading and studying the Bible, offering motivation and practical advice for both new and mature Christians. He provides three core motivations for study: the blessing of simply possessing an affordable Bible today, the Bible's unique nature as the divinely inspired Word of ...

The main theme of this No-Co Radio episode is comfort, specifically regarding the security and assurance found in Romans 8:1: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". Pastor Mike emphasizes that a believer's justified standing before God is permanent, secured by...

Pastor Mike discusses how to read the Bible by using the Book of Job as a guide. He explains that since the Book of Job is believed to be the first book written, it can be a "decoder" for understanding the rest of the Bible through the questions it raises. Mike proposes that the Book of Job fores...

Pastor Mike discusses how to read the Old Testament with a sense of anticipation for Jesus as the Ultimate King and Messiah. He then presents an outline for the show, which includes looking at the need for a Messiah, examining potential false Messiahs, and finally, focusing on Jesus as the true M...

In an episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike introduces a concept he calls "alphabet theology," which involves thinking through God's attributes from A to Z to properly reframe problems. Mike emphasizes the importance of "gazing on the Lord" rather than problems. He focuses on three specific attribu...

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses the theological concepts of “Law and Gospel” drawing on the works of Martin Luther and other theologians. Pastor Mike explains that the "law" represents a command, something you must “do”, and serves to show unbelievers their sin and need for ...

No-Co Radio host Pastor Mike Abendroth discusses the concept of "party spirits," or the tendency for Christians to believe that God only works within their specific theological group. He recounts a story from Luke 9:49, where John tells Jesus they tried to stop someone from casting out demons bec...

Pastor Mike focuses on the dangers of mysticism within evangelicalism, which he considers a significant problem. Mike defines mysticism as receiving God's truth from internal, subjective sources like feelings, intuition, and personal revelations rather than from the external source of the Bible. ...

In this episode of the No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses spiritual traps, focusing specifically on pride. He argues that pride is a theological trap that is the antithesis of humility. Mike uses the example of Jesus's disciples arguing about who among them was the greatest after Jesus had just t...

In this episode of "No Compromise Radio," Pastor Mike discusses the Book of James and provides context for understanding its message. The main topic is how to read the Book of James, which Mike describes as being filled with over 50 imperatives or commands in about 100 verses. To help listeners u...

In this podcast episode of "No Compromise Radio," host Mike Abendroth discusses the theological concept of "limited atonement," arguing that Jesus died only for the elect, not for every person ever born. He addresses common counterarguments, particularly interpretations of "world" in John 3:16 an...

In this podcast episode, Pastor Mike discusses the concept of God as King, drawing from his book "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything". He explores how the biblical understanding of a king's throne room as a place of judgment transforms into a "throne of grace" for believers throu...

Pastor Mike discusses the importance of encouragement, particularly through the lens of the Transfiguration of Jesus as described in the Bible. He explains that the Transfiguration served to encourage the disciples, future readers of the Bible, and even Jesus himself, by offering a glimpse of hea...

In this episode of No-Co Radio Pastor Mike Abendroth focuses on self-denial, picking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus. He emphasizes that while salvation is by grace through faith, these actions are the necessary consequences of being a Christian, distinguishing them from a means to salv...

In this episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike discusses his new book, "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything," and recounts his recent trip to a conference on the Nicene Creed in Rome, where he declined a private meeting with the Pope to go to Sicily for his anniversary. This ...

In this podcast episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike discusses Christian weddings, emphasizing the symbolic roles of husbands and wives within a marriage. He delves into the procession, the father's role in "giving away" the bride, and the distinct, non-symmetrical vows he uses for couples...

In this No-Co episode, Pastor Mike discusses the importance of sexual fidelity, drawing heavily from Proverbs chapter 7. He emphasizes that parents, especially fathers, should openly discuss sexual purity, using biblical wisdom to guide away from temptation. Mike illustrates the dangers of sexual...

In this podcast episode of No Compromise Radio, host Mike Abendroth discusses the critical topic of sexual fidelity, emphasizing the importance of parents, particularly fathers, engaging in open and honest conversations about sex. Drawing heavily from Proverbs chapter five, Abendroth highlights t...