Pineville Presbyterian Church: Recent Episodes
You should endeavor to have a fear-crushing faith in God. I. HOW FAITH IN GOD CRUSHES FEAR II. WHAT YOU SHOULD SEEK FROM THE LORD
God used the rapid spread of the gospel to make Israel jealous. I. THE RAPID SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL II. GOD'S PURPOSE TO MAKE ISRAEL JEALOUS
We should look upon our God as the true righteous judge whom we are to worship. I. A PRAYER FOR VINDICATION II. DESIRE FOR GOD'S WORSHIP
Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ. I. THE WIDESPREAD GOSPEL CALL II. NOT ALL BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS
Jesus is Lord of All I. THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN JEW AND GENTILE II. JESUS IS LORD OF ALL
Follow David's example for how you ought to pray to God for protection, guidance, and pardon. I. A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION II. A PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE III. A PRAYER FOR PARDON
You are called to believe in Christ and confess Him. I. WHAT MOSES SAID II. WHAT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS BASED ON FAITH SAYS
I. GOD OWNS ALL THINGS AND PEOPLE → vv1-2 II. THOSE WHO MAY STAND BEFORE THE LORD→ vv3-6 III. THE KING OF GLORY'S ENTRANCE →v7
Scripture teaches that we should have a zeal for the salvation that is offered through Christ. I. ZEAL FOR THE SALVATION OF THE LOST II. A DIAGNOSIS FOR UNBELIEVING JEWS III. SEEK RIGHTEOUSNESS IN CHRIST
Trusting in a Life to Come: I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting
Trusting in an Incarnate God, Part II: He Was Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary
Trusting in an Incarnate God: Part I: I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, Our Lord
Trusting in an Omnipotent Father: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth
The Lord our Shepherd cares for us in this life and in the life to come. I. THE LORD'S SHEPHERDING IN THIS LIFE II. THE ETERNAL CARE OF OUR SHEPHERD
The prophets pointed to the days of salvation through the person and work of Jesus Christ. I. THE PROPHETS FORETOLD GENTILE SALVATION II. THE PROPHETS FORETOLD A JEWISH REMNANT
God shows the riches of His glory and His mercy in the doctrine of election. I. GOD'S MERCY AND HARDENING II. VESSELS OF WRATH AND OF MERCY
David foretold the affliction and exaltation of the Messiah. I. THE AFFLICTED MESSIAH II. THE EXALTED MESSIAH
The doctrine of election is clearly taught in Scripture. I. EXAMPLES OF GOD'S ELECTING LOVE II. CASTING DOWN A COUNTER-ARGUMENT AGAINST ELECTION
David gave us a model for how we ought to praise God for His deliverance. I. PRAISE GOD FOR HIS PROVISIONS FOR BELIEVERS II. GOD DELIVERS BY DESTROYING THE WICKED
God calls you to embrace the appointed Savior, Jesus Christ. I. SAINTS LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION II. SIMEON'S PRAYER AND PROPHECIES
Rather than boasting in ourselves, our boasting is to be in the Lord. I. PRAYER DURING TIMES OF TROUBLE II. REJOICE IN AND BOAST IN THE LORD
The coming of Jesus the Messiah will satisfy our desires to see God's justice. I. THE MESSENGER AND THE MESSIAH II. THE MESSIAH AS JUDGE
God wants us to receive both His general and special revelation. I. GOD'S GENERAL REVELATION II. GOD'S SPECIAL REVELATION
Not all who are Israelites by blood are of the true Israel of God. I. THE JEWS WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM CHRIST II. THE CAUSE OF THEIR SEPARATION
God in His greatness, is the blessed rock of our salvation. I. GOD'S RECOMPENSE II. GOD GIVES STRENGTH AND GREATNESS
If you are united to Christ by faith, you cannot be separated from God's love. I. GOD IS FOR HIS ELECT II. THE INSEPARABLE LOVE OF CHRIST
Pray that God would show you His glory as you ask for His deliverance. I. DAVID'S PRAISE AND CRY FOR HELP II. THE LORD HEARD AND CAME DOWN
Witness God's gracious work for our salvation. I. GOD'S WORK FOR GOOD FOR HIS ELECT II. THE PURPOSE OF HIS PREDESTINATION III. THE GOLDEN CHAIN OF SALVATION
Ask God for the Holy Spirit to give you His intercession. I. WE ARE WEAK AND NEED GOD'S HELP II. THE HOLY SPIRIT'S HELP IN OUR PRAYERS
Pray to the Lord for deliverance, and He will answer you. I. THE SAINT AND HIS PRAYER II. THE WICKED AND HIS WAYS
God as our portion preserves us as we take refuge in Him. I. HOW WE SHOULD VIEW FELLOW SAINTS II. THE LORD AS OUR REFUGE AND OUR PORTION
You should desire the glory to be revealed by God. I. THE GLORY TO BE REVEALED IN US AND THE CREATION II. YOUR PERSEVERING GROANING, WAITING, AND HOPE
The blessings of your adoption by God. I. THE OBLIGATIONS OF YOUR ADOPTION II. THE BENEFITS OF YOUR ADOPTION
Who May Abide with God in glory? I. WALKING WITH INTEGRITY AND RIGHTEOUSNESS II. THE FRUIT OF A REDEEMED SAINT
Strive to have a right understanding of mankind, of God, and His justice. I. EXAMPLES OF THE FOOLISH AND THE WICKED II. HOW GOD JUDGES AND DELIVERS
To have eternal life and walk in holiness, the Spirit of Christ must dwell in you. I. WHERE YOU SHOULD SET YOUR MIND II. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST
Learn from David how you should call upon the Lord when He seems distant. I. THE CRY OF AFFLICTION II. THE PRAISE OF FAITH
You have no condemnation if you are united to Christ by faith. I. HOW TO BE FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND DEATH II. YOUR CALLING TO WALK ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT
God will help the afflicted who call upon Him. I. DAVID'S PLEA TO GOD FOR HELP II. GOD'S HELP FOR THE AFFLICTED
True Christians live in a perpetual war. I. THE CONFLICT BETWEEN YOUR TWO NATURES II. YOUR DELIVERANCE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
Seek refuge from our God who reigns in heaven. I. TRUST GOD WHEN YOU ARE ATTACKED BY THE WICKED II. HOW THE LORD REIGNS IN HEAVEN
Learn to love the law— especially as it leads you to faith in Christ. I. SERVE GOD IN THE NEWNESS OF THE SPIRIT II. THE LAW SHOWS YOU HOW BAD YOUR SIN IS
If you are united to Christ by faith, you have died to the law. I. UNITED TO CHRIST AS YOUR HUSBAND II. IN CHRIST YOU HAVE DIED TO THE LAW
How you ought to pray when God seems far off. I. EVENTS THAT TEMPT US TO QUESTION GOD'S NEARNESS II. GOD'S DEALINGS WITH THE AFFLICTED AND THE WICKED
You can only obtain true freedom and eternal life in Jesus Christ. I. YOU MUST BE GOD'S SLAVE TO BE FREE FROM SIN II. SEEK THE FREE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST
God must be your stronghold in times of trouble. I. HOW GOD PROTECTS US FROM OUR ENEMIES II. GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO THOSE WHO TRUST HIM
There are manifold reasons to praise our majestic Lord. I. GOD'S MAJESTY IN HIS CREATION II. GOD'S MAJESTY IN MANKIND
Because of Christ, sin shall no longer be your master. I. YOUR UNION WITH CHRIST AND ITS BENEFITS II. YOUR CALLING TO NOT LET SIN RULE YOUR LIFE
There is death in Adam and eternal life in Jesus Christ. I. MAN'S INHERITANCE OF SIN AND DEATH IN ADAM II. GOD'S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE IN CHRIST
Learn how to pray to God when in a time of adversity. I. DAVID'S PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE II. DAVID'S PLEA OF INNOCENCE III. GOD IS THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE
A living faith in Christ results in greater assurance of salvation. I. FRUIT OF DILIGENCE II. ABSENCE OF DILIGENCE III. DESTINY OF DILIGENCE
Scripture teaches you the only way you can be reconciled with God. I. WHO CHRIST DIED FOR II. HOW CHRIST SAVED YOU
You are to exult [boast] in your God and His salvation. I. REASONS TO BOAST IN YOUR SALVATION II. BOAST IN YOUR TRIBULATIONS
Learn from David how you ought to pray to God in your dismay. I. A CRY FOR MERCY II. DELIVERANCE FROM OUR ENEMIES
Seek God in prayer and take refuge in Him. I. DAVID'S CRY FOR HELP II. GOD'S HATRED FOR THE WICKED II. OUR REFUGE IN GOD
Do not waver in unbelief. I. ABRAHAM'S STEADFAST FAITH II. YOUR FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION
You are Abraham's inheritance by faith. I. GOD'S PROMISE TO BLESS ABRAHAM WITH THE WORLD AS HIS INHERITANCE II. HOW YOU CAN BECOME ABRAHAM'S INHERITANCE BY FAITH
God gives us many reasons to seek Him in prayer and to trust Him. I. ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR PRAYERS II. TRUST IN THE LORD
Saving faith in Christ gives you necessary, rich blessings. I. FAITH CREDITED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS II. FAITH'S RELATION TO CIRCUMCISION
Cry out to God in your times of need. I. OPPOSITION AND RIDICULE II. GOD'S PROTECTION AND SALVATION
How you can be justified by God's Grace I. GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS MADE MANIFEST II. YOUR BOASTING IS EXCLUDED
Submit to and worship God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. THE NATIONS' RAGING II. THE LORD'S SON AND HIS RULE
Be sure to make yourself ready for the day of the Lord.I. THE SUDDEN RETURN OF CHRISTII. HOW TO BE READY FOR HIS RETURN
Join Jesus in having zeal for the Lord's HouseI. CHRIST'S CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLEII. CHRIST'S TEACHING IN THE TEMPLE
Those in Christ ought to look forward to His return. I. HOPE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN JESUSII. RAPTURE OF THOSE ALIVE UPON CHRIST'S RETURN
Consider God's day of visitation and accept His gospel. I. THE JEWISH REJECTION OF GOD'S PEACE II. GOD'S JUDGMENT UPON JERUSALEM
God Calls each of you to cast your burdens on the LordI. LIFE'S TERRIBLE TRIALSII. GODLY COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTSIII. CHRIST'S GLORIOUS GOSPEL
We are to put our faith in David's greater Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.I. DAVID'S ROYAL SONII. DAVID'S GREATER, ROYAL SON
You are to excel still more with your Christian walk.I. THE THESSALONIANS' STRENGTHII. THE THESSALONIANS ONGOING NEED
Worship the Triumphal Messiah, Jesus Christ.I. PREPARATION FOR THE LORD'S COLTII. PRAISE TO THE TRIUMPHANT MESSIAH
God calls you to be faithful with what He gives you. I. FAITHFUL SLAVES VERSUS A WORTHLESS SLAVE II. THOSE WHO REFUSE CHRIST'S RULE
We need the encouragement and prayers of other believers. I. WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT II. A PETITION AND BENEDICTION
Put your faith in Jesus who came to seek and save the lost. I. ZACCHEUS' FAITHII. CHRIST'S PURPOSE
You are to seek God's mercy in Jesus, the Son of David.I. JESUS WAS RECOGNIZED AS THE MESSIAHII. SEEK GOD'S MERCY THROUGH THE MESSIAH
Seek God's grace to endure suffering.I. STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR FAITHII. THOSE DESTINED FOR AFFLICTION
You ought to rejoice in the saints.-I. THE HINDERED MINISTRY-II. REJOICING IN THE SAINTS
Put your faith in Jesus Christ- the Fulfillment of God's promises.-I. CHRIST'S FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY -II. UNDERSTANDING COMES FROM THE LORD
There is hope in persecution and coming wrath for persecutors. -I. HOW CHRISTIANS ENDURE PERSECUTION -II. UTTERMOST WRATH UPON THOSE WHO HINDER THE FAITH
Who then can be saved---I. THE RICH RULER'S PROBLEMS-II. GOD'S REWARD FOR OUR KINGDOM SACRIFICES
How you ought to receive the Word of God-I. SCRIPTURE IS OF GOD AND NOT MEN-II. THE WORK OF THE WORD IN YOU WHO BELIEVE
You are to receive the kingdom of God like a Child.-I. PERMIT CHILDREN TO COME TO CHRIST-II. RECEIVE THE KINGDOM WITH CHILDLIKE HUMILITY
You are to walk in a manner worthy of God.-I. AN EXAMPLE MINISTRY-II. A GOAL FOR MINISTRY
You are to humble yourself so that God exalts you.-I. THE PHARISEE'S FALSE TRUST AND CONTEMPT-II. GOD'S MERCY TO THE HUMBLE AND REPENTANT
You are to cry out to God day and night in prayer.-I. IMITATE THE PERSISTENT WIDOW-II. PRAY WITH A PERSISTENT FAITH IN CHRIST
Imitate worthy exemplars.-I. WHO ARE WORTHY EXEMPLARS---II. IMITATE THE ATTRIBUTES OF PAUL, SILVANUS, AND TIMOTHY
You are to turn to the living and true God for salvation. -I. HOW THE GOSPEL COMES TO SAVE -II. BELIEVERS AS EXAMPLES AND WITNESSES
Be ready for the second coming of Jesus. -I. HIS SUDDEN AND POWERFUL RETURN-II. MANY WILL BE UNPREPARED
The kingdom of God is in you. -I. FAITH THAT CAN MAKE YOU WELL-II. SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD WITHIN YOU
Thank God for the fruit of faith-I. THE AUTHORS AND THEIR SALUTATION-II. THANKS FOR FRUITS OF FAITH
You will always be debtors to the grace of God in Christ.-I. BEING A SLAVE OF GOD-II. CONSIDER YOURSELVES AS UNWORTHY
Consider some matters that challenge you to have greater faith.-I. WOE TO THOSE WHO CAUSE STUMBLING -II. REBUKE AND FORGIVE OTHERS-III. SEEK GOD FOR GREATER FAITH
Meditate upon God and His works in times of doubt and trouble.-I. LIFE'S TROUBLES-II. BELIEVERS' DOUBTS III. GOD'S HELP
Live as a slave righteousness rather than a slave to sin.-I. HOW YOU CAN BE FREED FROM SLAVERY TO SIN-II. HOW YOU ARE TO LIVE AS A SLAVE OF RIGHTESOUSNESS
You and your children can be made complete in Christ. -I. COMPLETE SALVATION IN CHRIST-II. HOW BAPTISM REPLACED CIRCUMCISION
Consider your calling to shepherd one another.-I. SEEK THE ONE WHO STRAYS-II. THE LOVE THAT COVERS SIN
Miracles alone cannot persuade a person to believe. -I. THE FATE OF THE RICH MAN AND OF LAZARUS-II. THE PLEA FOR AN EVIDENTIAL MIRACLE
Consider the prayers of the righteous.-I. YOU ARE TO PRAY AND SING PRAISES -II. CALL THE ELDERS WHEN YOU ARE SICK
You are to heed the warnings of Jesus.-I. DO NOT JUSTIFY YOURSELF -II. THE GOSPEL HAS NOT NEGATED THE LAW
Be warned against taking unlawful oaths. -I. THE JEWISH ABUSE OF OATHS -II. THE LAWFUL USE OF OATHS
God calls you to be a faithful steward with all He has given to you. -I. LEARN FROM THE SHREWD MANAGER-II. USE YOUR MONEY FAITHFULLY
You are to rejoice when prodigals repent. -I. THE PRODIGAL'S SIN-II. THE PRODIGAL'S REPENTANCE-III. THE ANGRY BROTHER
God's judgment upon the unjust rich. -I. REASONS WHY JAMES REBUKED THE UNJUST RICH -II. GOD'S JUDGMENT UPON THE UNJUST RICH
Heaven has joy in your faith and repentance.-I. JESUS RECEIVES SINNERS WHO REPENT-II. THE SEEKING LOVE OF GOD-III. HEAVEN'S JOY IN YOUR REPENTANCE
You are called to depend upon God and His sovereign will.-I. NATURE OF PRESUMPTION-II. CURES FOR PRESUMPTION
Count the cost of being Christ's disciple. -I. WHAT DISCIPLESHIP COULD COST YOU-II. PARABLES ABOUT COUNTING COSTS
There is one Lawgiver and Judge. -I. DO NOT SLANDER YOUR BROTHER-II. REMEMBER GOD IS THE LAWGIVER AND JUDGE
Accept God's gospel invitation. -I. GOD'S DINNER INVITATION-II. EXCUSES AND REFUSALS -III. THE OTHERS INVITED
What you must do to draw near to God.-I. KNOW THE SOURCES OF SIN-II. REPENT OF YOUR SIN
God calls you to be humble and giving.-I. A FEAST PARABLE TO TEACH US HUMILITY-II. GIVE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT RECIPROCATE
God calls you to seek His wisdom from above and its fruit.-I. -WISDOM- FROM BELOW AND ITS FRUIT-II. WISDOM FROM ABOVE AND ITS FRUIT
Follow Jesus who showed mercy on the Sabbath.-I. THOSE WATCHING JESUS CLOSELY -II. JESUS SHOWED MERCY ON THE SABBATH
Jesus gives you warnings of desolation if you do not repent.-I. HOW JESUS DEALT WITH HEROD-II. HOW JESUS WARNS THE UNREPENTANT
God calls you to restrain the sins of your tongue.-I. THE POWER OF A SMALL MEMBER -II. WRESTLE TO TAME THE TONGUE
Strive to enter the narrow door to be saved.-I. MANY WILL SEEK TO ENTER AND NOT BE ABLE-II. MANY OF THE UNEXPECTED WILL ENTER
Let not many become teachers.-I. THE DESIRE TO TEACH AND PREACH-II. A WARNING FOR TEACHERS
Let Scripture give you optimism concerning the kingdom of God.-I. REJOICE IN THE TWO PARABLES OF KINGDOM GROWTH -II. FLEE THE DESTRUCTIVE DISPENSATIONAL ERROR
You must believe that faith without works is dead.-I. BELIEF IS NOT ENOUGH -II. EXAMPLES OF JUSTIFYING, WORKING
In your faith and practice, live for Jesus who healed on the Sabbath.-I. CHRIST'S MIRACLE OF HEALING-II. CHRIST'S REBUKE OF HYPOCRISY---I gave a citation for Mat 4-3. The correct verse is Mat 4-23--
God calls you to show your faith by your works.-I. A DEAD OR FALSE FAITH-II. A LIVING, EVIDENTIAL FAITH
Each of us are to endeavor to bear fruit as Christians.-I. GOD IS LOOKING FOR YOUR FRUIT-II. GOD GIVES YOU ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY
God wants you to heed the signposts of His coming judgment. -I. THE REPORT GIVEN TO JESUS-II. TRAGEDIES POINT TO THE JUDGMENT
God calls you to flee the sin of partiality. -I. THE EVIL MOTIVE OF PARTIALITY-II. REASONS TO FLEE PARTIALITY
Put your faith in Jesus who is the resurrection and the life.-I. THE PURPOSES FOR THE DEATH OF LAZARUS -II. JESUS IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
Endeavor to be reconciled with God through Christ.-I. JESUS DIVIDES HUMANITY-II. ANALYZE THE TIMES -III. JUDGE WHAT IS RIGHT
Is your religion worthless or pleasing in God's sight---I. WORTHLESS RELIGION -II. PURE AND UNDEFILED RELIGION
You are to abide by the law of liberty.-I. THOSE WHO DELUDE THEMSELVES -II. THE BLESSED DOERS OF THE WORD
Each of you must be ready to meet Jesus.-I. BE A READY SLAVE OF CHRIST-II. GOD'S JUDGMENT ON THE DISOBEDIENT
This message was given a Covenant Presbyterian Church in Natchitoches, LA during the -This Is Your Calling- conference.
You are to put away sin and receive the Word of God. -I. THINGS YOU MUST PUT OFF-II. RECEIVE THE WORD WITH HUMILITY
Have faith and seek God's kingdom first.-I. NATURE TEACHES US NOT TO WORRY-II. YOU ARE TO SEEK GOD'S KINGDOM FIRST-III. GENEROUSLY GIVE TO THE NEEDY
Seek gifts from our unchanging God.-I. EVERY GIFT COMES FROM GOD-II. OUR GOD DOES NOT CHANGE-III. YOUR REGENERATION BY THE WORD
Endeavor to be rich towards God.-I. BE ON GUARD AGAINST EVERY FORM OF GREED-II. STORE UP TREASURE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST
You must endure trials and temptations to attain eternal life in Christ. -I. BLESSED PERSERVERENCE -II. DO NOT BE TEMPTED BY EVIL
Endeavor to confess Christ before men.-I. CONFESS CHRIST SO HE CONFESSES YOU-II. THE SIN GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE-III. THE HOLY SPIRIT'S HELP IN THE HOUR OF NEED
You are to glory in your inheritance in Christ. -I. WHAT YOU ARE TO GLORY IN-II. THE HUMILIATION OF THE RICH
You are to fear and trust God and not men.-I. BEWARE OF HYPOCRISY -II. FEAR GOD AND NOT MEN -III. TRUST YOUR SOVEREIGN GOD
Avoid the ways the lawyers hindered the faith.-I. WEIGHING MEN DOWN WITH BURDENS -II. APPROVING THE MURDER OF THE PROPHETS-III. REMOVING THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
You are to seek endurance and wisdom from God.-I. SEEK ENDURANCE THROUGH TESTING-II. PRAY IN FAITH FOR WISDOM
You are to remember your baptism and your commitment to follow Christ. -I. YOUR WORSHIP OF THE DIVINE CHRIST-II. YOUR BAPTISM AND COMMITMENT TO DISCIPLESHIP
God wants you to flee superficial religion.-I. THE SOURCE OF DISAGREEMENT -II. JESUS REBUKES SUPERFICIAL RELIGION
Christ's work for our salvation is complete, yet God still requires our good works.-I. CHRIST'S WORK FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION-II. OUR GOOD WORKS IN OUR SANCTIFICATION
Flee the sin of forgetting God.-I. GIVE GOD THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING -II. REMEMBER GOD AND YOUR COVENANT VOWS
Seek the light of God to shine in you.-I. DON'T HIDE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN YOU-II. IS THERE LIGHT OR DARKNESS IN YOU--
Believe in Jesus who fulfilled the sign of Jonah. -I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SIGN OF JONAH-II. THOSE WHO WILL RISE TO CONDEMN
Jesus came into the world to overcome the evil one and his reign. -I. JESUS CAME TO OVERPOWER THE DEVIL-II. JESUS WARNED THOSE WHO REJECT HIM
Jesus is the divine, promised Messiah. -I. THE WORSHIPPING MAGI -II. THE USURPING HEROD-III. THE FULFILLING MESSIAH
Embrace God's salvation through the eternal Ruler of Israel.-I. THE MESSIAH'S BIRTH -II. THE MESSIAH'S MINISTRY
You are to let Jesus teach you how to pray. -I. YOUR WAY TO PRAY -II. YOUR DILIGENCE IN PRAYER
God wants you to seek what is necessary for your salvation.-I. TWO EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE-II. SEEK WHAT IS NECESSARY
Jesus taught us what the law requires.-I. THE LAWYER TESTED JESUS-II. CHRIST'S ANSWER IN PARABLE
I. THE BEGINNING OF WAR BETWEEN THE EMPIRES OF PTOLEMY and SELEUCUS -II. WHAT THIS HISTORY HAS TO DO WITH GOD'S PEOPLE
God has given you many reasons to rejoice. -I. CHRIST DELEGATED HIS AUTHORITY -II. REJOICE IN YOUR SALVATION IN CHRIST
Put your faith in Jesus who sent out His laborers to preach.-I. THE DUTIES AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE SENT OUT-II. CHRIST WARNS ALL WHO REJECT HIS LABORERS
I. SOURCE OF DANIEL'S FEAR-II. SOURCE OF DAN'S COMFORT-- The vision Daniel saw was the eternal Son of God. It is the same Person John saw in Rev 1-12f.
Jesus warns you to count the cost of discipleship.-I. SUFFERING TO FOLLOW CHRIST-II. THE PRIORITY OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
I. PROPHECIES CONCERING WHAT MESSIAH WOULD ACCOMPLISH-II. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE AND LATER DESTRUCTION
Jesus shows you the path to greatness.-I. RECEIVE OTHERS IN CHRIST -II. DON'T HINDER OTHER CHRISTIANS-III. DON'T SEEK TO DESTROY THOSE WHO REJECT CHRIST
Listen to and worship the revealed Lord Jesus Christ.-I. CHRIST UNVEILED HIS GLORY-II. HOW WE OUGHT TO RESPOND
God calls you to trust Christ and deny yourself.-I. TRUST THE RESURRECTED CHRIST-II. DENY YOURSELF TO FOLLOW JESUS
Put your faith in Jesus who fed the five thousand.-I. THE CARING CHRIST-II. THE FILLING CHRIST
Jesus gave power and authority to His twelve apostles.-I. THE TWELVE SENT OUT-II. HEROD'S QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS-III. THE CONTINUED MINISTRY
Jesus calls you not to be afraid but to believe in Him-I. TWO FEARFUL PEOPLE-II. TWO MIRACULOUS RELIEFS
Jesus proved Himself as the eternal Son of God and Victor over Legion. -I. JESUS CAST OUT LEGION -II. TWO OPPOSING RESPONSES
Put your faith in Jesus who has revealed Himself as the Lord of Creation.-I. THE DISCIPLES IN DANGER-II. JESUS REVEALED AS THE LORD OF CREATION
We should learn how God humbles the proud.-I. THE KING'S PRIDE-II. HOW GOD HUMBLED THE KING-III. THE KING'S HUMBLE PRAISE
You are to understand God's kingdom according to the parable of the soils. -I. PARABLE OF THE SOILS -II. THE PURPOSE OF PARABLES-III. THE INTERPRETATION OF THE PARABLE
God's deliverance from the fire-I. GOD'S DELIVERANCE OF DANIEL'S FRIENDS-II. NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S RESPONSE
The church needs the support of godly women.-I. THE ITINERANT MINISTRY OF JESUS-II. GODLY WOMEN WHO SUPPORTED JESUS
You who are forgiven much ought to love much. -I. THE PHARISEE'S CRITIQUE-II. THE DEBTORS' PARABLE-III. THE CHRISTIAN'S CALL TO LOVE
You are to let wisdom prove what is just and unjust. -I. THOSE REJECTING JOHN AND JESUS-II. LET WISDOM SHOW JUSTICE
Put your faith in Christ to become great.-I. JOHN'S QUESTION-II. CHRIST'S ANSWER -III. JOHN'S GREATNESS-IV. EACH BELIEVER'S GREATNESS
Only God Reveals Dreams-I. THE KING'S DREAM - FAILED WISE MEN -II. DANIEL'S SEEKING GOD'S REVELATION
Put your faith in Jesus who has resurrection power. -I. THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST-II.THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST
Imitate the great faith of a centurion esteemed by Jesus. -I. PURSUE A HUMBLE FAITH-II. PURSUE A TRUSTING FAITH
You are to build on the solid rock of Jesus Christ and His Holy Word.-I. YOUR LIFE ON A SOLID FOUNDATION -II. YOUR LIFE WITHOUT A FOUNDATION
Micah revealed beautiful things concerning the Messiah.-I. THE MESSIAH AS THE KINGLY SHEPHERD - II. THE NATIONS WILL FEAR HIM
God wants you to examine your life to see if you are bearing fruit.-I. YOUR FRUIT IS EVIDENCE -II. EXAMINE YOURSELVES
You are to become like your ultimate Teacher, Jesus Christ.-I. AVOID BLIND GUIDES -II. BE LIKE JESUS
God calls you to use a righteous standard of measure. -I. YOUR MEASURE IN JUDGMENT-II. YOUR MEASURE IN FORGIVENESS-III. YOUR MEASURE OF GENEROSITY
Heed Christ's warnings. -I. A WARNING TO THE RICH - WELL-FED-II. A WARNING TO THE JOKERS-III. WARNING TO THE MAN-PLEASERS
Look unto Christ for true blessedness. -I. POVERTY, HUNGER, - THE GOSPEL-II. WEEPING, SUFFERING, - THE GOSPEL
What God requires of you.-I. MAN'S UNACCEPTIBLE OFFERINGS-II. THE GOOD THAT THE LORD REQUIRES
We need to know the cure for spiritual weariness. -I. ISRAEL'S WEARINESS WITH GOD-II. REMEMBRANCE TO CURE WEARINESS
Christ reveals Himself to us in His selection of His 12 apostles - in His ministry.-I. WHY JESUS CALLED THE 12 APOSTLES-II. THE GLORIOUS MINISTRY OF CHRIST
We are thankful to Elder Neil Barham for filling-in while Pastor Kevin Olivier was away.
We are thankful to Elder Neil Barham for filling-in while Pastor Kevin Olivier was away.
You must follow Jesus the Son of Man - Lord of Sabbath-I. A DEED OF NECESSITY-II. A DEED OF MERCY
God describes how He cuts off wickedness. -I. THE SEIGE OF G'S PEOPLE -II. THE PRUNING OF G'S PEOPLE
Observe - seek the blessings of obedience to the Lord. -I. TRUE OBEDIENCE -II. TRUE BLESSINGS
God calls you to let the Word of Christ dwell richly within you.-I. AS A CHOSEN PEOPLE, BE HOLY -vv12-15- -II. TEACH - ADMONISH ONE ANOTHER -vv16-17-
You are to set God's Kingdom as your priority.-I. MISPLACED PRIORITIES -vv1-5--II. DUE CONSEQUENCES -v6, vv9-11--III. CORRECTED PRIORITIES -v8-
God calls you to die to sin - live for Christ. -I. SET YOUR MIND ON CHRIST-II. PUT ASIDE THE OLD SELF-III. PUT ON THE NEW SELF
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 7. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
God calls you to flee Man's religion by holding fast to Christ as your spiritual Head.-I. FLEE MAN'S DOCTRINE - COMMANDS-III. HOLD FAST TO CHRIST THE HEAD
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 6. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. PDF sermon notes are included.
You must seek full assurance in Christ. -I. DO NOT BE DECEIVED-II. TRUST JESUS AS GOD ALMIGHTY -III. BE SURE YOU ARE COMPLETE IN HIM.
The full title is -Less Common Acts of Worship.- This sermon includes some of the scriptural support for the less common worship practices of vows, oaths, fasting, and thanksgivings as described in the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 5b.
Be willing to suffer to become rich in God's grace. -I. PAUL'S SUFFERINGS - YOURS -v 24--II. STRIVE FOR THE RICHES OF GOD'S GRACE -vv 25-29-
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 5. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. I provided PDF sermon notes for your benefit.
How God can help you pass from the domain of darkness to the light.-I. BELIEVE IN THE REVEALED JESUS -II. BELIEVE IN HIS GOSPEL WORK
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, sections 3 - 4. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that PDF sermon notes are included.
Scripture teaches how we ought to pray for the church- for each other. -I. PRAY FOR DISCERNMENT -II. PRAY FOR STRENGTH - POWER-III. GIVE THANKS FOR GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY
Seek to imitate the faith of praiseworthy saints.- I. THE GOSPEL WILL BEAR FRUIT IF YOU BELIEVE- II. SEEK THE FRUIT OF LOVE - HOPE
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 2. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
What makes for an excellent, worthy wife. -I. HER INGENUITY - DILIGENCE -II. HER GODLINESS-III. THE FRUIT OF HER WAYS
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 21, section 1. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
God calls you to be careful -cautious- yet merciful in your Christian walk. -I. BE CAREFUL TO AVOID PITFALLS-II. BE MERCIFUL TO THOSE IN NEED
You are to see the tragedies of this life as a warning to flee the wrath to come. -I. THE QUESTION-II. THE MORE PRESSING ANSWER
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 20, section 4. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
God calls us to learn from both the good - bad of His creation.-I. LEARN FROM THE GOOD OF GOD'S CREATION -II. FLEE THE UNBEARABLE THINGS
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 20, sections 2-3. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
God calls you to flee wickedness to embrace eternal life in Christ.-I. FLEE WICKEDNESS-II. FLEE THE FATE OF THE WICKED
Christ was incarnated so that we can become redeemed -sons - daughters.--I. CHRIST CAME IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME -v4--II. CHRIST CAME TO REDEEM A PEOPLE -vv4b-5a--III. CHRIST CAME FOR OUR ADOPTION -vv5-7-
God calls you to embrace the appointed Savior, Jesus Christ. -I. SAINTS LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION-II. SIMEON'S PRAYER - PROPHECIES
God calls you to believe in the sign - wonder of Christ's virgin birth.-I. THE PURPOSE OF SIGNS -v.v.10-13- -II. THE MIRACULOUS VIRGIN BIRTH -v.v.14-16-
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 20, sections 1b. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are included.
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 20, section 1a. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are attached.
God gives you 3 ways to grow in your faith.-I. HUMBLE YOURSELF-II. HEED GOD'S WORD-III. PRAY HE KEEPS YOU FROM TEMPTATION
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 19, sections 6-7. This is an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are attached.
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 19, sections 1-5. This is more of an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are attached.
God calls you to plan His way. -I. SEEK WISE COUNSEL -II. ACKNOWLEDGE GOD'S SOVREIGNTY -III. SEEK GOD FIRST
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 18, sections 3-4. This is more of an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that the pdf sermon notes are attached.
This message gives some of the Scriptural basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith, chapter 18, sections 1-2. This is more of an overview- it is not exhaustive. Please note that pdf sermon notes are attached.
You are to seek your ultimate joy from God.-I. GOD'S WISDOM BRINGS JOY-II. BLESSINGS OF TRUE JOY-III. PURSUE EVERLASTING JOY
This sermon was preached in celebration of Reformation Day.--God calls you to make a stand for your faith. -I. YOU ARE AT WAR-II. YOU MUST BE EQUIPPED-III. GOD MAKES YOU ABLE
You are called to restrain anger for Christ. -I. ANGER MUST BE RESTRAINED -II. WAYS TO MANAGE ANGER-- See attached sermon notes -pdf-.-
- Please accept our apologies for the poor video quality. We guess that we had a loose connection with our PC.---You ought to be humble for Christ to give Him thanks.- I. PRIDE CONDEMNED- II. GROWTH IN HUMILITY
God calls you to use money to His glory.-I. GOD'S SOVREIGNTY - MONEY-II. A BALANCED VIEW OF MONEY-III. GOD CALLS YOU TO BE GENEROUS
God calls you to support those who rule justly. -I. UNRIGHTEOUS RULERS-II. RIGHTEOUS RULERS-III. GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY IN RULERS
God calls all Christians to pursue justice. -I. STAND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT -II. LEAVE VENGENCE TO THE LORD-III. NOTICE THE CONTRAST -anthesis-
This message covers the Scriptural foundation of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 15 -Of Repentance Unto Life,- sections 1-2.
This sermon gives a wide overview of most of the book of Proverbs concerning being peaceful, especially by avoiding strife. --God calls us to make peace for Christ.-I. HOW TO AVOID STRIFE-II. HOW TO HANDLE DISAGREEMENT-
Use the words of your lips to the glory of Christ.-I. CONTRASTING WISE vs FOOLISH SPEECH -II. THE LAW AS A SCHOOLMASTER - GUIDE
This sermon gives a broad overview of what the book of Proverbs has to say about diligence in contrast to laziness. It covers mostly chapters 10 to 28. -God calls you to be diligent for Christ.-I. LAZINESS vs DILIGENCE-II. LAZINESS AS WICKEDNESS-III. GUIDANCE FOR YOUR LABORS
Seek God's grace to accept the right invitation.-I. INVITATION OF WISDOM - LIFE -vv1-11- -II. II. INVITATION OF SIN - DEATH -vv13-18-
As a disciple of Christ, you should fast. -I. THE NEW TESTAMENT UPHOLDS FASTING-II. BENEFITS OF FASTING - HOW TO FAST
You are to heed wisdom's call to have life.-I. LISTEN TO WISDOM -vv1-20--II. WISDOM AT CREATION -vv22-31--III. ULTIMATUM OF WISDOM -vv32-36-
God calls you to cling to Scripture to flee adultery. -I. CLING TO SCRIPTURE -vv1-4- -II. WISDOM TO KEEP FROM ADULTERY -vv5-21--III. FLEE THE FATE OF THE ADULTERER -vv22-27-
God calls you to keep the way of life.-I. OBSERVE GOD'S COMMANDS -vv20-23--II. AVOID THE EVIL WOMAN -vv24-26--III. HOW TO FLEE SIN - ITS CONSEQUENCES -vv27-35-
God calls you to flee what He hates. -I. FLEE WHAT GOD HATES -II. CONSEQUENCES OF UNREPENTANCE
God calls us to be careful with our debt - diligent with our work.-I. AVOID THE DEBT OF STRANGERS -vv 1-5--II. AVOID THE SIN OF LAZINESS -vv 6-11-
You must have self-control to enjoy liberty.-I. SELF-CONTROL - HOW WE GET IT-II. SELF-CONTROL'S RELATION TO LIBERTY-III. SELF-CONTROL AS FRUIT OF SALVATION
Pursue Christian marriage to flee sexual immorality.-I. FLEE SEXUAL IMMORALITY -vv1-8--II. CONSEQUENCES OF IMMORALITY -v5, vv9-13, 22-23--III. SEEK MARRIAGE -vv15-20-
Seek God's wisdom to walk carefully.- I. ATTEND TO WISDOM -vv20-22-- II. GUARD YOUR HEART -vv23-24-- III. WALK CAREFULLY -vv25-27-
There must be defense - offense in our spiritual warfare.--I. PAUL's DEFENSE -vv 1-2--II. YOUR OFFENSE -vv 3-6-
Seek God's blessing through wisdom-I. BLESSED PROFIT -vv13-16--II. BLESSED PEACE -vv17-19--III. BLESSED COURAGE -vv21-22-
God calls you to seek upright paths.-I. AVOID THE PATH OF THE WICKED-II. AVOID THE PATH OF ADULTERY-III. SEEK GOD'S PATH OF PROMISE
This message also covers WSC 24-26 regarding Christ's offices as our Prophet, Priest, - King
God calls you to seek His Wisdom - Protection.-I. Treasure God's Commands-II. Treasure God's Wisdom-III. Seek His Protection
God calls you to seek His wisdom.-I. WAYS WISDOM CRIES OUT -vv20-21--II. THE NEGLECT OF WISDOM -vv22-32--III. BLESSINGS OF WISDOM -vv 23 - 33-
This message gives a somewhat broad overview of WCF chapter 6, section 6 through chapter 7, section 3.
God call you to flee bad company.-I. OBEY YOUR PARENTS-II. FLEE BAD COMPANY-III. FATE OF THE WICKED
God calls you to obtain His foundations of wisdom. -I. PROVERBS DEFINED - THEIR MANDAT4E-II. THE FOUNDATIONS OF WISDOM
A living faith in Christ results in both true repentance - the fruit of repentance.-I. THE NATURE OF TRUE REPENTANCE-II. UNDERSTANDING OF TRUE GRACE. -II. THE FRUIT OF TRUE REPENANCE
Behold how the risen Christ revealed Himself.-I. REASONS SOME DOUBT-II. CHRIST REVEALS HIMSELF-III. YOUR RESPONSE
Jesus revealed Himself so that we would praise Him. -I. THE REVEALED MESSIAH-II. WORSHIP THE MESSIAH
God wants you to have a resurrection hope.-I. THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE -v13- -II. CHRIST'S RETURN -vv16-18-
Our mission is to learn how to battle skepticism.-I. DEFINITION OF SKEPTICISM -II. ROOTS OF SKEPTICISM-III. HOW TO BATTLE SKEPTICISM
God calls you to submit to Scripture over tradition. -I. ABUSES OF TRADITION -II. TRADITION IN SUBMISSION
God calls you to reason in every endeavor, including apologetics. - I. GOD'S COMMAND TO USE REASON- II. UNITE YOUR FAITH - REASON
How God calls you to Answer a Fool--I. NOT ANSWERING A FOOL ACCORDING TO HIS FOLLY -v4--II. ANSWER A FOOL AS HIS FOLLY DESERVES -v5-
God calls you to use evidence in your apologetics.-I. EVIDENCE IS USELESS FOR THE SPIRITUALLY BLIND -Luke 16-19-31--II. USE EVIDENCE BECAUSE GOD REMOVES BLINDNESS- -John 10-22-42-
Embrace - share what the Bible teaches about the baptism of the beloved. -I. GOD THE SON BAPTIZED-II. THE FATHER'S DELIGHT
God Calls you to have a regenerate mind.-I. THE UNREGENERATE MIND-II. THE REGENERATE MIND
God calls all Christians to be apologists.-I. HAVE FAITH UNDER TRIAL-II. GIVE A REASON FOR YOUR FAITH-III. BE GENTLE, FEARING GOD
We must endure the Word of God to be equipped. -I. BENEDICTION OF PEACE-II. BENEDICTION TO EQUIP-III. ENDURING THE WORD TO BE EQUIPPED
God calls you to embrace Christ's Grace - His Reproach-I. HEED CHRIST'S STEADFAST TEACHING -vv7-9--II. CLING TO CHRIST'S SACRIFICE -vv10-12--III. BEAR CHRIST'S REPRACH -v13-