Welcome to No Longer Conformed, the online preaching and teaching ministry of Erik O. Garthe. An expositor of God's Word, Erik is a Southern Baptist minister. He is the former 19-year pastor of Edgemere Baptist Church in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Pastor Erik currently serves as associate pastor at Canton Baptist Church near downtown Baltimore. Visit Erik on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram. #Romans122 ... Check out Erik's sermons page.

No Longer Conformed Daily Messages
(2022)
May 27 Seven Portraits of Christ: Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life
May 26 Seven Portraits of Christ: Jesus is the Good Shepherd
May 25 Seven Portraits of Christ: Jesus is the Door of the Sheepfold
May 24 Seven Portraits of Christ: Jesus is the Light of the World
May 23 Seven Portraits of Christ: Jesus is the Bread of Life
May 22 The Father and His Only Son: The Resurrection of Christ (Sermon)
May 20 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Incarnation
May 19 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Re-Creator
May 18 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Savior and Lord
May 17 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Light
May 16 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Life
May 13 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Creator
May 12 Seven Roles of Christ: Jesus is the Word
May 10 The Last Prophet: Malachi 1:14
May 09 The Last Prophet: Malachi 4:4-6
May 06 The Last Prophet: Malachi 4:1-3
May 05 The Last Prophet: Malachi 3:13-18
May 04 The Last Prophet: Malachi 3:6-12
May 03 The Last Prophet: Malachi 2:17-3:5
May 02 The Last Prophet: Malachi 2:10-16
Apr 29 The Last Prophet: Malachi 2:1-9
Apr 28 The Last Prophet: Malachi 1:6-14
Apr 27 The Last Prophet: Malachi 1:2-5
Apr 26 The Last Prophet: Malachi 1:2a
Apr 25 The Last Prophet: Malachi 1:1
Apr 24 The Father and His Only Son: The Sinlessness of Christ (Sermon)
Apr 22 Spiritual Warfare for Beginners: The Protection of Priority
Apr 21 Spiritual Warfare for Beginners: The Deliverance of Deployment
Apr 20 Spiritual Warfare for Beginners: The Freedom of Forgiveness
Apr 19 Spiritual Warfare for Beginners: The Power of Prayer
Apr 18 Spiritual Warfare for Beginners: The Authority of the Atonement
Apr 17 Easter: The Conquering Road of Resurrection (Easter Sunday)
Apr 15 Easter: Last Words of Christ from the Cross (Good Friday)
Apr 15 The Holiday Season: The Death of Jesus (Good Friday)
Apr 14 The Holiday Season: A Promise of Paradise (Good Friday)
Apr 14 Easter: The Jewish Seder (Holy Thursday)
Apr 13 The Holiday Season: A Kiss of Betrayal (Holy Thursday)
Apr 12 The Holiday Season: The Temple Cleansing (Easter)
Apr 11 The Holiday Season: The Parade (Triumphal Entry)
Apr 10 Easter: How the Good News is Delivered (Palm Sunday)
Apr 07 Ministry Limitations: The Story of Thomas
Apr 06 Ministry Limitations: The Story of Elijah
Apr 05 Ministry Limitations: The Story of Rahab
Apr 04 Ministry Limitations: The Story of Jacob
Apr 01 A Christian Walk: I'm Maturing
Mar 31 A Christian Walk: I'm Wondering
Mar 30 A Christian Walk: I'm Hurting
Mar 29 A Christian Walk: I'm Thinking
Mar 28 A Christian Walk: I'm Doubting
Mar 27 The Father and His Only Son: The Self-Emptying of Christ (Sermon)
Mar 25 Freedom in the Christian Life: Freedom of the Soul
Mar 24 Freedom in the Christian Life: Freedom of Forgiveness
Mar 23 Freedom in the Christian Life: Freedom of Transformation
Mar 21 It's About Loving God: Transforming Work
Mar 18 It's About Loving God: Facing Giants
Mar 17 It's About Loving God: Growing Faith
Mar 16 It's About Loving God: Proclaiming Truth
Mar 15 It's About Loving God: Encouraging Others
Mar 14 It's About Loving God: Reaching Outcasts
Mar 11 It's About Loving God: Sharing Forgiveness
Mar 10 It's About Loving God: Meeting Needs
Mar 09 It's About Loving God: Surrendered Service
Mar 08 It's About Loving God: Trusting Service
Mar 07 It's About Loving God: Willing Service
Mar 06 The Father and His Only Son: The Prophet, Priest, and King (Sermon)
Mar 04 It's About Loving God: Sacrificial Service
Mar 03 It's About Loving God: A Loving Church
Mar 02 It's About Loving God: An Evangelical Church
Mar 01 It's About Loving God: An Open Church
Feb 28 It's About Loving God: A Sharing Church
Feb 27 The Father and His Only Son: The Person of Christ (Sermon)
Feb 23 A Construction Site Tour: The Key to Victory
Feb 22 A Construction Site Tour: How Much Time Alone with God?
Feb 21 A Construction Site Tour: The KEEP OUT Sign is Torn Down
Feb 18 A Construction Site Tour: The Greatest Most Neglected Privilege
Feb 17 A Construction Site Tour: The True Source of Christ's Light
Feb 16 A Construction Site Tour: The Basis of Christian Fellowship
Feb 15 A Construction Site Tour: A Reflection for Self-Judgment
Feb 14 A Construction Site Tour: Fire that Gives Sight to the Blind
Feb 11 A Construction Site Tour: The Starting Point of Eternal Life
Feb 10 A Construction Site Tour: Forever Safe and Eternally Secure
Feb 09 A Construction Site Tour: God Paid the Penalty Himself
Feb 08 A Construction Site Tour: A Substitute Covering of Righteousness
Feb 07 A Construction Site Tour: A Foundation of Precious Material
Feb 04 A Construction Site Tour: An Entrance Open to All
Feb 03 A Construction Site Tour: Where Holy God Meets Sinful Man
Feb 02 A Construction Site Tour: The Only Solution to the Problem
Feb 01 A Construction Site Tour: Better a Door than a Window
Jan 31 A Construction Site Tour: A Shadow in the Wilderness
Jan 28 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: The Family
Jan 27 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Religious Liberty
Jan 26 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Peace and War
Jan 25 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: The Social Order
Jan 24 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Cooperation
Jan 23 The Father and His Only Son: The Incarnation of Christ (Sermon)
Jan 21 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Stewardship
Jan 20 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Christian Education
Jan 19 Understanding Scripture - Part 2: Missions and Evangelism
Jan 18 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: Last Things
Jan 17 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: The Kingdom of God
Jan 14 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: The Lord's Day
Jan 13 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: The Church
Jan 12 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: God's Grace and Our Assurance
Jan 11 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Jan 10 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: Salvation is God's Work
Jan 07 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: Mankind is God's Special Creation
Jan 06 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: The Holy Spirit is a Person
Jan 05 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: Jesus is the Son of God
Jan 04 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: God the Father
Jan 03 Understanding Scripture - Part 1: The Bible is God's Word
(2021)
Dec 31 The Holiday Season: Embrace the Future! (New Year)
Dec 30 Experiencing God: Will You Obey God's Will?
Dec 29 Experiencing God: Are You Willing to Go with God?
Dec 28 Experiencing God: Does Your Faith Please God?
Dec 27 Experiencing God: Can You Hear God Speak?
Dec 26 Christmas: A Response of Joy (Sermon)
Dec 24 The Holiday Season: The Birth of Bethlehem (Christmas Eve)
Dec 23 The Holiday Season: The Triumph of the Savior (Christmas)
Dec 22 The Holiday Season: The Mission of the Savior (Christmas)
Dec 21 The Holiday Season: The Character of the Savior (Christmas)
Dec 20 The Holiday Season: The Sign of the Savior (Christmas)
Dec 17 Experiencing God: Have You Answered God's Invitation?
Dec 16 Experiencing God: Do You Love God?
Dec 15 Experiencing God: Can You See God at Work?
Dec 14 Experiencing God: Do You Know God? - Part 2
Dec 13 Experiencing God: Do You Know God? - Part 1
Dec 10 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Call of the Nation
Dec 09 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Dispersion of the People
Dec 08 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Covenant of the Rainbow
Dec 07 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Destruction of the Flood
Dec 06 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Provision of the Lord
Dec 03 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Line of the Promise
Dec 02 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Tragedy of the Fall
Dec 01 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Necessity of the Choice
Nov 30 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Image of the Creator
Nov 29 An Allegiance to God's Word: The Cornerstone of the Bible
Nov 28 The Father and His Only Son: The Pre-Incarnate Christ (Sermon)
Nov 24 The Holiday Season: Giving Thanks (Thanksgiving)
Nov 24 The Holiday Season: Where are the Nine? (Thanksgiving)
Nov 23 Life for the Uninformed: Why is It Hard to Do What's Right?
Nov 22 Life for the Uninformed: What Does God Expect of a Woman?
Nov 19 Life for the Uninformed: What Does God Expect of a Man?
Nov 18 Life for the Uninformed: Does Praying Really Matter?
Nov 17 Life for the Uninformed: How Can I Forgive Myself?
Nov 16 Life for the Uninformed: How Can I Forgive Others?
Nov 15 Life for the Uninformed: How Can I Be Sure of God's Direction?
Nov 12 In Class with Paul: A Spiritual Hero
Nov 11 In Class with Paul: A Convert to Christ
Nov 10 In Class with Paul: A Hebrew of Hebrews
Nov 09 In Class with Paul: A Man of Tarsus
Nov 08 In Class with Paul: A Slave of Christ
Nov 07 The Father and His Only Son: The Love of God (Sermon)
Nov 04 In Class with Joshua: Walking by Faith
Nov 03 In Class with Joshua: Further than You Think
Nov 02 In Class with Joshua: The Story of the Stones
Nov 01 In Class with Joshua: Crossing Your Jordan
Oct 31 The Father and His Only Son: "The Faithfulness of God" (Sermon)
Oct 29 In Class with Moses: The Passover Meal
Oct 28 In Class with Moses: Hard Hearts and False Repentance
Oct 27 In Class with Moses: This is Not Going to Be Easy
Oct 26 In Class with Moses: Surrendering to God
Oct 25 In Class with Moses: An Encounter with God
Oct 24 The Father and His Only Son: The Wisdom of God (Sermon)
Oct 22 In Class with Job: Perfect Storm
Oct 21 In Class with Job: Proper Response
Oct 20 In Class with Job: The Truth About Wisdom
Oct 19 In Class with Job: Giving Advice
Oct 18 In Class with Job: Choosing Faith
Oct 12 In Class with David: The Transition of a Throne
Oct 11 In Class with David: The Wisdom of a Leader
Oct 08 In Class with David: The Builder of a Force
Oct 07 In Class with David: The Fear of a Fugitive
Oct 06 In Class with David: The Pressure of a Servant
Oct 05 In Class with David: The Choice of a King
Oct 04 In Class with David: The Heart of a Shepherd
Oct 01 In Class with Hosea: God's Deliverance in Love
Sep 30 In Class with Hosea: God's Faithfulness in Love
Sep 29 In Class with Hosea: God's Restoration in Love
Sep 28 In Class with Hosea: God's Punishment in Love
Sep 27 In Class with Hosea: God's Indictment in Love
Sep 26 The Father and His Only Son: The Holiness of God (Sermon)
Sep 22 In Class with Ruth: A Heritage Builder
Sep 21 In Class with Ruth: Love in the Air
Sep 20 In Class with Ruth: Be What You Desire in Others
Sep 17 In Class with Ruth: Our Actions and God's Providence
Sep 16 In Class with Ruth: Holding the Family Together
Sep 15 In Class with Ruth: Beware of a Wrong Spirit
Sep 14 In Class with Ruth: Why Some Walk Away
Sep 13 In Class with Ruth: Facing Hidden Dangers
Sep 10 In Class with Jonah: A Heartless Servant
Sep 09 In Class with Jonah: A Second Chance
Sep 08 In Class with Jonah: The Return Ride
Sep 07 In Class with Jonah: Whatever It Takes
Sep 06 In Class with Jonah: Return to Focus
Sep 02 In Class with Joseph: The Fulfilled Life in God's Plan
Sep 01 In Class with Joseph: The Perfect Blessing of God's Plan
Aug 31 In Class with Joseph: The Grateful Heart in God's Plan
Aug 30 In Class with Joseph: The Servant Heart in God's Plan
Aug 27 In Class with Joseph: The Need to Trust in God's Plan
Aug 26 In Class with Joseph: The Total Restoration in God's Plan
Aug 25 In Class with Joseph: The True Repentance in God's Plan
Aug 24 In Class with Joseph: The Certain Progress of God's Plan
Aug 23 In Class with Joseph: The Required Justice in God's Plan
Aug 22 The Father and His Only Son: The Sovereignty of God (sermon)
Aug 20 In Class with Joseph: The Intricate Tapestry of God's Plan
Aug 19 In Class with Joseph: The Unexpected Path of God's Plan
Aug 18 In Class with Joseph: The Training Course for God's Plan
Aug 17 In Class with Joseph: The Reality of Mercy in God's Plan\
Aug 16 In Class with Joseph: The Evil of Man in God's Plan