San Francisco: First OPC: Recent Episodes
Full sermon title--If our sins have already been forgiven, then why do we need to confess them-
OPC Day of Prayer and Fasting- Joint service between Trinity OPC of Novato and First OPC in San Francisco
To the Church in Laodicea--Thus says the Amen--The Lukewarm Church--The Remedy--Repent--To the Victorious One--Whoever has ears-
To the Church at Philadelphia--Him who has the key of David--I know your works-.His evaluation---Promises and Blessings---An ear to hear-Let Him hear-
Letter to the Church in Sardis--The One who speaks - knows--Alive in name only--Wake up- Watch-Look out---Promise to Overcomers--Listen
I. These things says the Son of God v. 18--II. I know your works- vv. 19-21--III. Warning - Encouragement vv. 22-25--IV. Promises to all who overcome vv. 26-29
To Smyrna--The One who speaks- The First - the Last - -who was dead, and came to life--He knows them and their circumstances---He instructs and comforts them-- Gives direction - encouragement-- He promises a glorious reward---A message for all who have ears to hear-.
I. His Perception -What He sees and knows----II. What He Prescribes -What they need---III. How He Persuades -Why they should heed His words-
I. The Problem- How Long, Lord- 1-5--II. The Prayer- Help Us, O God of Our Salvation 6-12--III. The Praise- We Will Show Forth Your Praise 13
I. Back to the Beginning 40-53--II. Apostasy - Abhorrence 54-64--III. Every Spiritual Blessing 65-72
I. Ephraim Turned Back 9-16--II. Testing God 17-31--III. Continuing Unbelief - the World's Sorrow 32-39
I. Written for Our Learning 1-2--II. A Testimony in Jacob 3-6--III. A Better Generation - Not Like Their Fathers 7-8
I. That They May Be One in the Truth--II. That They May Be One in Glory Given--III. That the World May Know-
I. Sent into the World--II. How is Christ Sanctified---III. How Are We Sanctified - for What-
I. For Whom Does He Pray- Only His Own--II. Because they are Yours - 1st Argument--III. I am glorified in them- 2nd Argument
I. Manifested Name--II. An Out of the World People--III. Keepers of His Word---John 17-6-I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. 7-Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You. 8-For I have given to them the words which You have given Me- and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You- and they have believed that You sent Me.
I. Knowing God Is Essential--II. Knowing God in Jesus Christ--III. What does it mean to -KNOW- God---How do you know that you know God-
... as You have given Him authority - over all flesh, - that He should give eternal life - to as many as You have given Him.--I. Power Over All Flesh--II. A People--III. Eternal Life
Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, -and said- -Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, -that Your Son also may glorify You...--I. Lifting Up His Eyes to Heaven--II. Glorify Your Son--III. That Your Son May Glorify You
I. The Mystery of Godliness 28- 1 Timothy 3-16 - - a mystery not of philosophy or speculation-- And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness-- God was manifested in the flesh,- Justified in the Spirit,- Seen by angels,- Preached among the Gentiles,- Believed on in the world,- Received up in glory.--II. Now, We Know - Believe 29-30--III. A Gentle Caution 31-32a- 1 Cor. 10-12 -- Therefore let him who thinks he stands- take heed lest he fall.--IV. Not Alone 32b-33- The Father with Me- That you might have peace- Tribulation- Good cheer- Victory Accomplished
I. That your Joy may be full 23-24 --II. Joy is knowing the Father 25 --III. Joy in the Father's Love 26-28
I. A Little While 16--II. Something Big Is about to Happen 17-18--III. A Sudden Joyous Turn 19-22
I. To Convict the World 8-11--II. To Guide the Apostles 12-13--III. To Glorify Christ 14-15
I. A Loving Community in a Hateful World--II. Privilege - Persecution Too--III. Causes of Opposition
I. God Known - Near 1-3--II. Principalities - Powers Vanquished 4-6--III. When God Arose for Judgment 7-9--IV. There Is No Contending with God 10-12
I. A Thanksgiving Song--II. Sovereign God of Creation--III. God Is Judge, Indeed--IV. Declare These Truths
I. Sharing His Mind - Will 9-10- -Loved - Loving Like Jesus---II. Answered Prayer 7--III. Father Glorified 8--IV. Fullness of Joy 11
I. The True Vine - the Vinedresser--II. Fruit - Unfruitful Branches--III. Abiding in the Vine
I. Righteous 1-7--II. Universal 8-11--III. Beneficent 12-14--IV. Perpetual 15-17--V. A Doxology 18-19
I. How do we know we love Christ- 21--II. What special benefits are in store for those who love Christ- 22-24--III. What special work of the Holy Spirit is promised here- 25-26
18 I will not leave you orphans- I will come to you.--19 -A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. -20 At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.--I. Orphans without Jesus--II. A Matter of Life--III. True Life Realized