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Jacey Davison
Jacey Davison is a Pastoral Intern at Grace Fellowship Church in Zeeland, Michigan. He has a Masters of Divinity from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and is a Licentiate in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He hails from Vancouver, Canada and currently resides in Allendale, Michigan with his wife Julie and daughter Kaiya.
In a world presenting many conflicting examples of what true masculinity is, Job 31 gives a holistic picture of a righteous man, a vision to aim for in pursing God's call.
How does the gospel help us overcome shame, condemnation, fear, and anxiety? Faith and hope are the two Christian tools of the Christian mindset. Learn how to grow in these two essential virtues.
The resurrection is intimately connected to our justification
Rom 4:22-5:5
22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
We live in the most individualistic society on earth and so desperately need to learn the basics of life together; a community of love, a community of hospitality, a community of ministry.1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
There are a thousand voices seeking to form us into their image, but the teacher we most need to listen to and become like is Jesus of Nazareth.Luke 9: 23Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
The church is the community of faith, which means its a community of worship, a community of God-seekers, seeking God together.
Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
How can we practice our quieting our ambitions and anxieties and learn to rest in the love of the Father?
How does the faithfulness of God undergird the faithfulness of the church? How do the ordinary means of grace promote Christian holiness?
How do you keep the Spirit's fire burning? Don't despise prophecies, test everything, hold fast the good, reject the evil . . .
Learn how to find joy in God through the consideration of grace past, and grace yet to come.
The end times are used as motivators for practical obedience in the New testament. Particularly, a view of the end calls the Christian to watchfulness and sober-mindedness.
What is the connection between our call to love and our need to work? Where does vocation fit into a Christian life vision? Does our work matter?
1 Thes 4:1-8 is one of the most important passages in the New Testament as it regards our sexual discipleship.
God desires fruitfulness, but if we are to bear much fruit and persevere through trials, we need a deeply rooted faith.
What sort of church is the word of God building? How can we accept and receive this word unto spiritual growth?
Five qualities of Paul's ministry to the church that should be reflected in ministry in our homes.
In a day with declining trust in institutions and especially their leaders, what are the marks of a trustworthy gospel ministry?
Revival precipitates reformation, especially as it concerns the family, the economy, and the church.
Learn of the call, nature, and marks of revival as seen in the lifetime of King Hezekiah.
"What did has not assumed, He has not healed." The fact that Jesus was actually born has massive implications for our view of human bodies.
If God's ear is open to the cries of desperate mothers and children, ours should be as well.
"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms." Far from being a distraction in worship, human emotion is central to worship.
Psalm 25:4-5 provides a wonderful short prayer, calling out to the Lord for spiritual growth and guidance.
Christian friendship flourishes in the church as we walk in the truth, work for the truth, and witness from the truth.
"My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." - James
The Christian life is one where every pain provokes a prayer and every pleasure provokes praise. We nourish our covenant relationship through prayer in all seasons of life.
Q. 174. What is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the time of the administration of it?
A. It is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper, that, during the time of the administration of it, with all holy reverence and attention they wait upon God in that ordinance, diligently observe the sacramental elements and actions, heedfully discern the Lord's body, and affectionately meditate on his death and sufferings, and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces; in judging themselves, and sorrowing for sin; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ, feeding on him by faith, receiving of his fullness, trusting in his merits, rejoicing in his love, giving thanks for his grace; in renewing of their covenant with God, and love to all the saints.
Q. 175. What is the duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper?
A. The duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper, is seriously to consider how they have behaved themselves therein, and with what success; if they find quickening and comfort, to bless God for it, beg the continuance of it, watch against relapses, fulfill their vows, and encourage themselves to a frequent attendance on that ordinance: but if they find no present benefit, more exactly to review their preparation to, and carriage at, the sacrament; in both which, if they can approve themselves to God and their own consciences, they are to wait for the fruit of it in due time: but, if they see they have failed in either, they are to be humbled, and to attend upon it afterwards with more care and diligence.
The coming and character of our Lord motivates us to faithful patience in the midst of an anxious, stressed-out society.
Can doubters partake? Can sinners partake? Can children partake? How should the table be fenced? "Q. May one who doubteth of his being in Christ, or of his due preparation, come to the Lord’s supper? A. One who doubteth of his being in Christ, or of his due preparation to the sacrament of the Lord’s supper, may have true interest in Christ, though he be not yet assured thereof; and in God’s account hath it, if he be duly affected with the apprehension of the want of it, and unfeignedly desires to be found in Christ, and to depart from iniquity: in which case (because promises are made, and this sacrament is appointed, for the relief even of weak and doubting Christians) he is to bewail his unbelief, and labour to have his doubts resolved; and, so doing, he may and ought to come to the Lord’s supper, that he may be further strengthened. Psalm 10:17; Psalm 31:22; Psalm 42:1,2,5,11; Psalm 66:18-20; Psalm 73:13,22,23; Psalm 77:1-12; Psalm 88:1-18; Isaiah 1:10; Isaiah 40:11,29,31; Isaiah 54:7-10; Jonah 2:4,7; Matthew 5:3,4; Matthew 11:28; Matthew 12:20; Matthew 26:28; Mark 9:24; Acts 2:37; Acts 16:30; Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 11:28; Philippians 3:8,9; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 John 5:13. Q. May any who profess the faith, and desire to come to the Lord’s supper, be kept from it? A. Such as are found to be ignorant or scandalous, notwithstanding their profession of the faith, and desire to come to the Lord’s supper, may and ought to be kept from that sacrament, by the power which Christ hath left in his church, until they receive instruction, and manifest their reformation. Matthew 7:6; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 1 Corinthians 11:27-34; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 1 Timothy 5:22; Jude 23."
What does it mean to live in light of the fundamental fact of reality, that God is God and you are not?
What is the nature of the Self-examination to which we are commanded before we partake of the Lord's Supper?
Who should administer the Supper? What kind of bread? What kind of drink? Intinction? How much? A meal? How is Christ present?
What does it look like to warmly welcome and lovingly care for outsiders both practically and relationally?
One leads to chaos and corruption, the other leads to righteousness and peace. Learn the virtues and vices that make for social order or disorder.
If we are to form meaningful relationships with unbelievers, then we need to be present where they are and learn the art of friendliness!
The Christian who desires to honour God in his speech ought to also honour God's image-bearers, carefully considering his words.
We want to learn to engage in productive gospel dialogues, showing genuine interest in other people.
Our lives testify to the worth of Christ. Particularly we're called to the witness of holiness, the witness of helpfulness, and the witness of happiness.
What does James mean when he says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone? What's the difference between a living faith and a dead faith?
We desperately need a biblical framework with which to think through issues of discrimination. James provides us just that.
Where is hope in this dark world? How should we live in light of the coming of the Servant? "Let him who walks in darkness an has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God."
This world is a mess, full of pain and suffering. We wonder if God cares and what God will do. But we first need to consider what God has already done to bring hope to a hopeless world.
Simply put, baptism reminds us that God forgives sin and empowers new obedience. Q167: How is our Baptism to be improved by us? A: The needful but much neglected duty of improving our Baptism, is to be performed by us all our life long, especially in the time of temptation, and when we are present at the administration of it to others; by serious and thankful consideration of the nature of it, and of the ends for which Christ instituted it, the privileges and benefits conferred and sealed thereby, and our solemn vow made therein; by being humbled for our sinful defilement, our falling short of, and walking contrary to, the grace of baptism, and our engagements; by growing up to assurance of pardon of sin, and of all other blessings sealed to us in that sacrament; by drawing strength from the death and resurrection of Christ, into whom we are baptized, for the mortifying of sin, and quickening of grace; and by endeavoring to live by faith, to have our conversation in holiness and righteousness, as those that have therein given up their names to Christ; and to walk in brotherly love, as being baptized by the same Spirit into one body.
This lecture includes a discussion of the two valid paths to baptism, profession of faith or birth to a confessing parents, and the biblical support for each. From Westminster Larger Catechism Q166: Unto whom is Baptism to be administered? A: Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, and so strangers from the covenant of promise, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him, but infants descending from parents, either both, or but one of them, professing faith in Christ, and obedience to him, are in that respect within the covenant, and to be baptized.
A lecture on the components of baptism, the significations of baptism, and the function of baptism. From Westminster Larger Catechism Q165: What is Baptism? A: Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, wherein Christ hath ordained the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, to be a sign and seal of ingrafting into himself, of remission of sins by his blood, and regeneration by his Spirit; of adoption, and resurrection unto everlasting life; and whereby the parties baptized are solemnly admitted into the visible church, and enter into an open and professed engagement to be wholly and only the Lord’s.
The sacraments are given to reveal the gospel, reinforce our faith, renew our obedience, revive our love, and remind us of our identity. Q161: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are administered, but only by the working of the Holy Ghost, and the blessing of Christ, by whom they are instituted. Q162: What is a sacrament? A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church, to signify, seal, and exhibit unto those that are within the covenant of grace, the benefits of his mediation; to strengthen and increase their faith, and all other graces; to oblige them to obedience; to testify and cherish their love and communion one with another; and to distinguish them from those that are without. Q163: What are the parts of a sacrament? The parts of a sacrament are two; the one an outward and sensible sign, used according to Christ’s own appointment; the other an inward and spiritual grace thereby signified. Q164: How many sacraments hath Christ instituted in his church under the New Testament? Under the New Testament Christ hath instituted in his church only two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s supper.
This world desperately needs to see an authentic representation of the Christian faith. James teaches us that authentic Christianity is the religion of the bridled tongue, the merciful hand, and the holy heart.
Q160: What is required of those that hear the word preached? It is required of those that hear the word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine: What they hear by the scriptures; receive the truth with faith, love, meekness, and readiness of mind, as the word of God; meditate, and confer of it; hide it in their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives.
Q. 159. How is the Word of God to be preached by those that are called thereunto? A. They that are called to labor in the ministry of the word, are to preach sound doctrine, diligently, in season and out of season; plainly, not in the enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power; faithfully, making known the whole counsel of God; wisely, applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers; zealously, with fervent love to God and the souls of his people; sincerely, aiming at his glory, and their conversion, edification, and salvation.
Q158: By whom is the word of God to be preached? A: The word of God is to be preached only by such as are sufficiently gifted, and also duly approved and called to that office.
The Christian is called to a life of endeavouring obedience to the law of God. This is the blessed life. James 1 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.
Q. 156. Is the Word of God to be read by all? A. Although all are not to be permitted to read the word publicly to the congregation, yet all sorts of people are bound to read it apart by themselves, and with their families: to which end, the holy Scriptures are to be translated out of the original into vulgar languages.
Q. 157. How is the Word of God to be read? A. The holy Scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent esteem of them; with a firm persuasion that they are the very Word of God, and that he only can enable us to understand them; with desire to know, believe, and obey the will of God revealed in them; with diligence, and attention to the matter and scope of them; with meditation, application, self-denial, and prayer.
Q. 155. How is the word made effectual to salvation?
A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the word, an effectual means of enlightening, convincing, and humbling sinners; of driving them out of themselves, and drawing them unto Christ; of conforming them to his image, and subduing them to his will; of strengthening them against temptations and corruptions; of building them up in grace, and establishing their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation.
James warns God's people of the dangers of anger, the beauty of meekness, and the way to be transformed from a person of anger to a person of meekness.
God's ordinary and outward means of promoting salvation are nothing less than the Word, prayer, and sacraments.
God is the greatest gift giver and His greatest gift is salvation. James calls us in this text to never lose the wonder of the God's greatest gift.
James 1:12-16 provides essential truths that help us relate God's sovereign control with man's responsibility for sin. Further, James provides two truths that help believers to deal with sin in their lives.
How should the believer think about the rich and powerful in society? How can those mired in shame find joy and confidence in Christ?
"Counting it all joy" is no trite or glib phrase meant to paper over painful trials, but is a gift to the children of God who can know for certain that even in the most difficult circumstances, God is working to strengthen and mature their faith.
Text: Acts 2:1-21. Part of the significance of Pentecost is that God's people are now empowered to practice a prophetic ministry.
The payers, presence, and power of Christ provide great comfort and courage to His people even in their most difficult trials and most acute suffering.
A Christian community shaped by the wisdom of God will practice mature Christian works and words flowing out of mature hearts.
A discussion of the communicable attributes of God: His wisdom, holiness, justice, mercy, grace, patience, goodness, and faithfulness. This lecture completes the spring series on Christian Theology.
Because God is eternal, He cannot change. God does not change in His being, nor does He change His mind or go through successive emotive states. How can we reconcile these truths of God with what we read of His acts in Scripture? Learn the important theological distinctions and nuances in this deep theological dive.
A look at the significance and implications of the fact that God is an infinite and spiritual being.
Text: Colossians 2:20-3:4. Union with Christ in His death means death to life-seeking through self-improvement, while union with Christ in His life means a clean slate and new power to walk in newness of life, to live the resurrection life.
Solomon's historic downfall is instructive to us all. The temptations that drew his heart away from the Lord are the same sorts of temptations we face today.
The reason the Bible is always relevant is because it teaches us unchanging truths about what we must believe and how we must behave.
A look at the authority of Scripture and how we often add to God's Word, plus a discussion of Scripture's quality, unity, and efficacy.
The story of the queen of Sheba reveals the magnetically attractive power of God's wisdom displayed in His Word and His community.
The Bible is the product of both Divine and human authorship. We look at the implications of this reality for how we are to interpret Scripture and apply it to our lives.
How does the light of nature and God's works of creation and providence speak plainly of God's existence? And what are the implications for apologetic method?
Considering what it means to glorify and enjoy God by our existence, our words, and through our actions.
A new series on Christian Theology through the lens of the Westminster Larger Catechism. This opening lecture gives a brief history of the catechism and begins a discussion of question 1 on the meaning of life. Particular regard is given to non-Christians answers to the question at hand.
1 Kings 8 teaches us how to respond to the sufferings and trials of our lives, namely, by acknowledging God's name, and calling out to Him in prayer. The temple symbolizes the possibility of prayer.
Colossians 3:1-4 provides the necessary foundation and heart orientation of Christian obedience.
A look at the symbolic significance of the temple courtyard and Solomon's palace complex and how these symbols are fulfilled in Christ.
We need to have higher standards for our lives of Christian obedience. Temple theology affects our view of the end times, which in turn affects our view of everyday life.
1 Kings 5 describes Solomon's preparations to build the temple. Here we learn that as we build lives, families, and churches for God we need holy intensions, strategic partnerships, and community efforts.
Luke 1:31-33 "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end."
Preached summer 2018 at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, Canada.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses the wisdom to be found in secular philosophy, science and history, and production and design.
From 1 Kings 4. The wise rule of the king brings blessing to the people, so living under the wise rule of Jesus brings great peace and joy in His kingdom.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses the nature of envy, its causes and solutions, as well as discussing the ethics of Solomon's command to "divide the child."
1 Kings 3:16-28 | Both those who hurt others and those who are hurt often fear being exposed. But in Jesus there is hope for both sinners and sufferers. Those who trust Christ need not fear exposing their sin (because with Him is forgiveness) nor exposing their suffering (because with Him is comfort and hope for justice).
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses how to interpret Scripture both historically and theologically. He further discusses wisdom and the components of biblical decision-making.
Richard Pratt, The Complexity of Meaning: https://thirdmill.org/seminary/lesson.asp/vid/156/version/
Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15. This well known story of Solomon has often been retold inaccurately, effectively removing this narrative from relevance to our lives. However, this story has incredible relevance for everyday life.
Solomon's kingdom of peace would be established through the wise exercise of just judgement. Judgement is necessary for justice. Christ's kingdom similarly will be established through judgement.
In this class Jacey discusses spiritual experience, the nature of Christian suffering, and the sort of heart Christians should have for those under their influence.
An exegesis and application of the text including a discussion of how political ideologies often compete with the gospel.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses the nature of idolatry and why we need to look at salvation through the lens of Christ's kingship and not only His priesthood.
From 1 Kings 1. The question of who would rule Israel after David bears relevance for today as we ask, "Who will sit on the throne of my heart?"
In light of our current cultural context, how can we be a people who glorify God? By being people of serious prayer and fervent love. Peter gives a blueprint for the Christian life that has great implications for how we relate to one another in the church of God.
Jacey goes deep into the interpretation of the 'two sons of oil' in Zec 4:14 discussing the two most prominent views and tracing the themes throughout the Bible.
In this message Jacey discusses how confidence in the Spirit's empowering, produces courage for kingdom building.
A discussion of many aspects of church unity, especially as it relates to life in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
How can our churches stay united in focus on the gospel message and the good works mission? How might distraction and division work to derail this focus and divide God's people? How should divisive people be dealt with? This message considers the importance of maintaining an upward focus on the good news and an outward focus on good works.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses the Effective Altruism movement and compares it to Christian practice and then shows how Titus 3:4-8 contains the entire order of salvation.
Links: Giving What We Can: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/about-us/frequently-asked-questions/
Ordo Salutis Infographic: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Challies_VisualTheology/OrdoSalutis_Infographic_HIGH.pdf
In this message Jacey looks at why God saves, how God saves, and to what end God saves, seeking to show how God's salvation displays God's goodness, graciousness, and generosity, and how that should inspire us to lives of that reflect the same.
There is a distinctly Christian way to approach civic behaviour. This message looks at how God would have His people respond to the governing authorities and interact with their fellow citizens.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses using the three primary relational categories to pray and reflect every morning on the day ahead. He also discusses the important of feedback loops in spiritual growth.
What is the path of the good life? In this message Jacey looks at how the markers of grace past and glory future orient the Christian life in the present.
In this sermon extra we look at four practices to help break the power of sin and lust and then discuss the apologetics of slavery in the New Testament.
In this message we look at living a life that makes the gospel attractive to a watching world. In particular we look at how men can adorn the gospel by displaying the beauty of self-control, how church leaders can adorn the gospel by displaying the beauty of sound doctrine and life, and how employees can adorn the gospel by displaying the beauty of submission.
There is a way to live that befits the Christian identity. We all have different responsibilities and temptations in life according to our age, gender, and station, and so Paul gives distinct directive to different demographic groups. This message particularly considers instructions for older men and women as well as younger women.
In this sermon extra Jacey discusses the principle of household unity and how husband and wife together are called to seek the flourishing of their home through mutual participation in the callings of procreation and cultivation. This stems from the discussion of Titus 2:5 where the young women are called to be "working at home" and thus includes discussion of the roles of men and women in the household.
In this sermon extra we take a deeper dive into what shepherding looks like in the local church, the issue of women's ordination, what it means to be a husband of one wife, what it means to have believing children, and what it means to be hospitable. Lastly, we look at what Calvin said about finding truth in pagan authors.
Shepherding Matrix: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sAAZogC5H1F9gPYq5
Hermeneutics of Women in Ordained Office: https://opc.org/GA/hermeneutics.html
Report of the Committee on Women in Church Office: https://www.opc.org/GA/women_in_office.html#Minority
False teaching is destructive to the church, it often takes the form either of adding to God's Word or taking away from God's Word. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of false teaching, not only in others but also in ourselves, so that you can apply the appropriate remedy.
Are church leaders really necessary? If so, what are they supposed to do and what sort of people should we be looking for? A look at the necessity, responsibility, and quality of church leaders.
Not everything can fit in one sermon, so sermon extras are recordings of bonus material that takes you deeper and further into the things discussed in the message. This sermon extra looks more at the connection between knowing the truth and living godly, explores Paul's use of the idea of mystery in his letters, and discusses aspects of church unity.
There are so many voices in our culture telling us what to believe and how to behave. Who should we listen to? Who should we trust?
A sermon on Titus 2:11-14 preached at Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo MI. The grace that saves is the grace that trains. Christ didn't just save us FROM sin, he saved us TO godliness. Therefore we must learn to say NO, to say YES, and to say OH YES.
From 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
We often find ourselves where we don't want to be. We long to be rescued from our trials, both physical and spiritual. Hear in this message how remembering our greatest rescue helps us gain patience and perspective when we find ourselves in deep and dark places.
A message from Psalm 40:1-3 preached at Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Wyoming MI.
What sort of love does God require of His children? A love that is sacrificial, responsive, and tangible. Love requires a willingness to sacrifice, a readiness to respond, and a conviction to act.
A sermon on Phil 4:10-12. Why do Christians often have such a bad reputation in society and how can the cultivation of virtue help us be better witnesses for Christ?
A sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 preached at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.
1 Cor 6: 9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
A short lecture on chapter 4 of the Westminster Confession of Faith taught at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.
How close do you feel to God? How personal is your relationship? Sometimes we struggle to feel we have a personal relationship with God because we relate more to God as a thing than a person. The answer to this lies in the doctrine of the Trinity.
Listen to this chapel message from Libertas Christian School.
Does you faith feel cold and unfruitful, not everything you wish it was? Perhaps it's because you need to add to your faith! Learn from 2 Peter 1:1-11 foundational keys to spiritual growth.
Aim is intimately connected to meaning. Too often we feel our lives are aimless. The Christian, however, can connect to a transcendent aim.
Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5:9 that in all things we ought to aim to please Jesus. We please God as we are conformed to the image of Christ, to enjoy God, love others, and subdue sin.
Let this message help set the course for a new year and a new decade!
A sermon on Psalm 119:25-32 preached at the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Kinnelon NJ.
A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21 preached at Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Hudsonville Michigan
A sermon on Luke 10:38-42 preached at First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.
A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 preached at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in Vancouver Canada.
Jacey was privileged to speak at the 2019 Graduation Commencement for Zion Christian School in Byron Centre, Michigan.
A sermon on Hebrews 4:14-16 preached at First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan
A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:9 preached at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, Canada.