The Resolved Pulpit

Series Reflection: How Psalm 67 Changed Our ChurchIn this special edition of The Resolved Pulpit, Pastor Cole steps away from the sermon manuscript and reflects on the impact Psalm 67 has had on his life, ministry, and church.Following the conclusion of the Let All The Peoples Praise You series, this episode explores how Psalm 67 became a defining ministry philosophy, shaping the church's understanding of discipleship, missions, evangelism, and the purpose of God's blessings.Pastor Cole also discusses how these themes eventually developed into the book Let All The Peoples Praise You and why Psalm 67 remains one of the most influential passages in his ministry.Rather than a sermon, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the story behind the series and a pastoral reflection on God's desire to make His name known among all peoples.

In the concluding message of Let All The Peoples Praise You, Pastor Cole examines Psalm 67:7 and explores the biblical meaning of the fear of God.Drawing from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, and other key passages, this sermon demonstrates that the fear of the Lord is not a negative or oppressive concept but the proper response to God's greatness, holiness, and authority. Scripture teaches that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, the foundation of knowledge, and an essential characteristic of every faithful believer.As the series concludes, listeners are challenged to evaluate their own view of God and consider whether they truly stand in awe of His majesty, submit to His authority, and delight in His commands.Psalm 67 ends with a vision of all the earth fearing God, worshiping Him, and bringing Him glory—a vision that continues to drive the mission of God's people today.

In Part 3 of Let All The Peoples Praise You, Pastor Cole examines Psalm 67:6 and challenges common misconceptions about what it means to be blessed by God.Drawing from Psalm 1, Leviticus 26, and the imagery of a tree planted beside living water, this message demonstrates that the greatest blessing God gives His people is not the fruit produced in their lives but the living water that nourishes them. The true blessing is not found in material prosperity, personal success, or visible results. The true blessing is found in Christ Himself.This sermon calls believers to pursue God rather than merely the benefits He provides and reminds them that spiritual fruit grows naturally from a life that is continually nourished by His presence and His Word.

In Part 2 of Let All The Peoples Praise You, Pastor Cole continues his study of Psalm 67 by examining God's purpose for blessing His people.This message highlights the missionary heart of God throughout Scripture and demonstrates that His desire has always been for His name to be known among all nations. From God's covenant with Abraham to the fulfillment of the Gospel among the Gentiles, the Bible consistently reveals God's plan to gather worshipers from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation.As believers consider God's saving power and His faithfulness to His promises, they are challenged to embrace their role in making Christ known to the world around them.

In Part 1 of Let All The Peoples Praise You, Pastor Cole introduces Psalm 67 and establishes the central theme that drives the entire series: God blesses His people so that His name may be known among the nations.Beginning with Psalm 67:1–3, this message explores God's grace, God's blessing, and God's favor upon His people. Rather than viewing these blessings as ends in themselves, Scripture teaches that they are given so that believers may proclaim the Gospel and make God's saving power known throughout the earth.This opening sermon challenges Christians to examine their motives for seeking God's blessings and calls the church to move beyond personal spiritual growth toward active participation in God's mission to the world.

In the concluding message of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole brings together the major themes of the series and offers a final biblical perspective on spiritual gifts and their purpose within the life of the church.Throughout this study, we've examined God's design for the body of Christ, the necessity of spiritual maturity, and the various gifts He distributes among His people. This final sermon reminds believers that spiritual gifts are not given for personal recognition or self-promotion, but for the glory of Christ, the edification of the church, and the advancement of the Gospel.As the series concludes, Christians are challenged to identify, develop, and faithfully use the gifts God has entrusted to them, recognizing that every member of the body plays an important role in God's design for His church.

In Part 14 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of leadership and its vital role within the life of the church.Biblical leadership is not primarily about authority, influence, or position. It is a Spirit-given ability to faithfully guide, organize, and shepherd God's people toward His purposes. Throughout the church, God raises up leaders who help provide direction, maintain order, equip believers for ministry, and strengthen the body of Christ.This message explores the difference between worldly leadership and biblical leadership while emphasizing the responsibility, humility, and stewardship that accompany this gift.As the study of spiritual gifts nears its conclusion, this sermon reminds us that God equips His church with faithful leaders who serve not for personal recognition, but for the glory of Christ and the good of His people.

In Part 13 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of mercy and its vital role within the life of the church.The gift of mercy reflects the compassion of Christ by moving believers toward those who are hurting, suffering, discouraged, and burdened. God uses merciful believers to comfort the afflicted, strengthen the weak, care for those in need, and demonstrate His kindness in tangible ways.This message explores how mercy functions within the body of Christ and why compassion is essential to the health of the church. Rather than standing opposed to truth, biblical mercy applies truth with tenderness, patience, and love.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that God has called His people not only to proclaim His truth, but also to reflect His compassion.

In Part 12 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of discernment and its vital role in protecting the church from error and preserving sound doctrine.Scripture repeatedly calls believers to test what they hear and evaluate every teaching according to the truth of God's Word. The gift of discernment enables certain believers to recognize the difference between truth and error, biblical teaching and false doctrine, genuine spirituality and counterfeit claims.This message explores why discernment is essential for the health of the church and how God uses discerning believers to guard congregations, strengthen doctrinal faithfulness, and help God's people remain anchored in Scripture.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that discernment is not rooted in suspicion but in a growing knowledge of God's truth.

In Part 11 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of faith and its unique role within the life of the church.While every believer possesses saving faith in Jesus Christ, Scripture also describes a spiritual gift of faith—a God-given ability to trust His promises with unusual confidence and steadfastness. Throughout church history, God has used believers with this gift to strengthen congregations, encourage fellow Christians during difficult seasons, and remind God's people of His faithfulness.This message explores the difference between saving faith and the spiritual gift of faith while highlighting how God uses faithful believers to steady and strengthen the church during times of uncertainty and trial.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon encourages believers to place their confidence not in circumstances, but in the character and promises of God.

In Part 10 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of giving and its vital role within the life of the church.Far more than financial stewardship, biblical giving flows from a heart that recognizes God as the owner of all things and joyfully uses His resources for His purposes. God equips certain believers with a unique desire and ability to give generously, sacrificially, and cheerfully to meet needs, support ministry, and strengthen the body of Christ.This message explores the relationship between stewardship and generosity while demonstrating how God uses faithful givers to advance His kingdom and care for His people.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that everything we possess comes from God and should ultimately be used for His glory.

In Part 9 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of service and its vital role within the life of the local church.While often overlooked in favor of more visible gifts, the gift of service reflects the very heart of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. God equips certain believers with a unique desire and ability to meet practical needs, support ministry efforts, and strengthen the body through faithful acts of service.This message explores why service is essential to the health of the church, why many of the most important ministries happen behind the scenes, and how God uses ordinary acts of faithfulness to accomplish extraordinary purposes.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that every member of the body matters and that faithful service is one of the clearest expressions of Christlike humility.

In Part 8 of The Spirituals, Pastor Cole examines the spiritual gift of exhortation and its vital role within the life of the church.Biblical exhortation is far more than simple encouragement. It is the Spirit-enabled ability to come alongside fellow believers and help them faithfully apply the truth of God's Word to everyday life. Through exhortation, God strengthens the weary, encourages the discouraged, challenges the complacent, and helps His people persevere in faithful obedience.This message explores why exhortation is essential to spiritual growth and how God uses gifted believers to strengthen the body of Christ through the faithful application of biblical truth.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that God has designed His church to grow not only through sound doctrine, but through believers who lovingly encourage one another to walk faithfully with Christ.

In Part 7 of The Spirituals, we examine the spiritual gift of teaching and its essential role in the life and maturity of the church.Pastor Cole explains that biblical teaching is more than the ability to communicate information. It is a Spirit-given gift that enables believers to clearly explain the truth of God’s Word so that the body of Christ may be instructed, strengthened, corrected, and equipped for faithful obedience.This message emphasizes the seriousness of handling Scripture rightly and shows why the church must be built on divine truth rather than opinions, personalities, trends, or experiences.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon reminds us that the gift of teaching exists for the edification of the church and the glory of Christ.

In Part 6 of The Spirituals, we continue our study of the speaking gifts by examining the gifts of knowledge and wisdom.While these gifts are often viewed as identical, Scripture presents them as distinct yet complementary. Knowledge involves understanding and communicating biblical truth, while wisdom involves applying that truth faithfully in real-life situations.Pastor Cole explains how God uses these gifts within the church to strengthen believers, promote spiritual maturity, and help God's people navigate life according to biblical principles. This message emphasizes that information alone does not produce godliness; believers must learn to apply truth through wisdom empowered by the Holy Spirit.As the study of spiritual gifts continues, this sermon highlights the importance of both knowing God's Word and living according to its truth.

In Part 5 of The Spirituals, we begin examining the spiritual gifts themselves and establish an important distinction between the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit.This message introduces the categories of spiritual gifts found in Scripture and explains how God equips believers with unique gifts of grace for the building up of the local church. Pastor Cole emphasizes that spiritual gifts are not signs of spiritual superiority but tools given by God to serve others and strengthen the body of Christ.The sermon then begins a detailed study of the speaking gifts by focusing on the gift of prophecy, exploring its biblical purpose and its role in proclaiming the truth of God's Word.As the series moves forward, this message provides an essential framework for understanding how spiritual gifts function within the church and why they must always be connected to spiritual maturity and biblical service.

In Part 4 of The Spirituals, we examine the relationship between justification, sanctification, spiritual maturity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Using the biblical picture of a transplanted tree planted beside streams of living water, this message explains how spiritual growth occurs and why the fruit of the Spirit must precede the faithful exercise of spiritual gifts.Pastor Cole walks through the process of sanctification, showing how believers are nourished through the Word of God, strengthened through spiritual maturity, and transformed into the image of Christ. Rather than viewing spiritual gifts as a shortcut to usefulness, Scripture presents them as the natural overflow of a life that is growing in holiness.This message provides a critical foundation for understanding how spiritual gifts function within the local church and why spiritual maturity is essential for biblical service.

In Part 3 of The Spirituals, we examine Paul's powerful illustration of the church as the body of Christ.Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, this message explains how God has intentionally designed every believer to serve a unique role within the church. Just as the human body has many parts working together for one purpose, the church consists of many members functioning together in unity under the headship of Christ.This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, spiritual maturity, and contentment with God's design. Pride creates division and comparison, while humility allows believers to faithfully serve according to the gifts and responsibilities God has given them.As the series continues, this message lays a crucial foundation for understanding how spiritual gifts function within the body and why every member is essential to the growth and health of the church.

In Part 2 of The Spirituals, we step back and examine the historical and cultural background of the church in Corinth to better understand why Paul devoted three chapters to the subject of spiritual gifts.This message explores the pagan influences that surrounded the Corinthian church, the confusion that resulted when worldly ideas entered the church, and the importance of distinguishing between the work of the Holy Spirit and counterfeit spirituality.Paul's concern was not simply that believers possess spiritual gifts, but that they understand the purpose of those gifts and use them in a way that produces unity, clarity, and spiritual maturity.As modern Christians face many of the same pressures from culture, this message serves as a reminder that true spirituality is always rooted in Scripture, centered on Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

In part one of our series The Spirituals, we begin laying the biblical foundation for understanding the spiritual gifts by first examining what it truly means to be a servant within the body of Christ.Starting in 1 Timothy chapter 3 and moving into 1 Corinthians chapter 12, this message explores the connection between spiritual maturity, sanctification, church membership, and faithful service in the local church. Before discussing spiritual gifts themselves, Scripture calls believers to holiness, self-government, spiritual growth, and biblical service as faithful diakonos — servants of the body of Christ.This opening message also introduces the central theme that carries throughout the series: we are many members, but one body. Spiritual gifts were never designed for self-glory or spiritual hierarchy, but for the building up of the church and the glory of Christ.This foundational sermon prepares the way for a deeper study of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and biblical church life.

Welcome to The Resolved Pulpit — the daily preaching podcast from Cole Cleveland and Resolved Ministries.In this introductory episode, we lay out the vision and purpose behind this new broadcast ministry and explain why faithful expository preaching still matters in a world filled with noise, distraction, and confusion.Each weekday, The Resolved Pulpit will bring full-length sermons from past expositional series preached through the ministry of Resolved Ministries — messages rooted deeply in Scripture, centered on Christ, and designed to strengthen believers through the faithful preaching of the Word of God.This trailer episode introduces the heartbeat behind the podcast, the structure of the broadcasts, and the long-term vision for creating a steady archive of biblical preaching that points listeners back to the sufficiency of Scripture and the glory of Jesus Christ.Daily Preaching. Eternal Truth.