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Our Exclusive Amen (LD 52; Psalm 16) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

It is sad to admit, but we are often too busy to really think about our prayers. For instance when…

14 years ago

The Gentle Warrior Shepherd (Isaiah 40:1-11)

The prophet Isaiah says, "Comfort, Comfort my people." These are very encouraging words to hear, but how do we know…

14 years ago

Lead Us Not into Temptation (LD 52; Psalm 141) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We can see in scripture the description of our God as a faithful shepherd. We certainly need to praise the…

14 years ago

Forgive Us Our Debts (LD51; Psalm 143) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The Lord calls us to ask the Lord to forgive us our debts. Do we really stop to think about…

14 years ago

The True Shepherding King (Psalm 23)

We are approaching Christmas Sunday. We can think about Mary being the woman in covenant history who fulfills the promise…

14 years ago

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (LD 50; Psalm 104) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

When we ask the Lord to give us our daily bread, do we really believe that he can really provide…

14 years ago

Why is God so Praiseworthy? (! Thessalonians 3:11-16)

Paul seems to have a real praiseworthy attitude toward the Lord. Paul also seems so sincere in his desire to…

14 years ago

Encouraged by Their Endurance (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10)

I remember the Saturday Night Live skit with the church lady who would always interject, "Satan." It always struck me…

14 years ago

Your Will Be Done (LD 49; Psalm 103) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

I hope that Christians everywhere pray that God’s will be done. This is what Christ commands us to pray in…

14 years ago

Your Kingdom Come (LD 48; Psalm 122) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We are those who are called by the Lord to pray, "Your Kingdom Come." This is something that the Israelites…

14 years ago

Receiving the Same Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)

Many times in the midst of suffering we all struggle as to whether the Lord still loves us. How does…

14 years ago

You Alone are Worthy of Glory (LD 47; Psalm 115:1) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

As Christian people we are called to live our lives before the face of God. When we consider the people…

14 years ago

Living Like the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

Paul spends 8 verses talking about his coming to the Thessalonians. This is fine, but how can Paul claim to…

14 years ago

Our Father (Ephesians 3:14-21) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We are those who are commanded to call upon God as our Father in heaven. This is something that we…

14 years ago

The Ideal Church (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)

If someone was to ask you to recommend a church, what would you say? In other words what churches would…

14 years ago

Death (Romans 5:12-21)

Please enjoy this sermon preached by Rev. Gary Findley on our pulpit.

14 years ago

Justification According to Jesus Christ

Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Gary Findley preached at our pulpit.

14 years ago

How Can I Gain Wisdom? (LD 45; James 1:5) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

Do you consider yourself a wise person? If you do consider yourself wise how did you gain such wisdom? If…

14 years ago

The Essence of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)

Paul says that "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for…

14 years ago

Pray without Ceasing (LD 44; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

When we think of coveting we think it is desiring something we should not have. This is something that even…

14 years ago

Enduring for a Season (Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8)

The preacher has stated in Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a time for everything. He goes through the different seasons…

14 years ago

Speaking the Truth in Love (LD 43; Ephesians 4:25) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

I hope as Christians we all affirm that we are to speak the truth and not be known as people…

14 years ago

Serving in the City of Man (Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:6)

If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we be really cautious today? After all, is it not…

14 years ago

Living in a Foolish World (Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:15)

There is the temptation in life to win approval before the world’s eye. After all, the ethic of "keeping up…

14 years ago

Paul's Countercultural Movement (LD 42; 1 Corinthians 5:11) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The world is a place where people are content to live in immorality. This immorality might not be so blatant,…

14 years ago

The Secret to a Happy LIfe (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12)

When people find success in their lives they are quick to take credit for such success. When successful people face…

14 years ago

Reserved for Marriage (LD 41; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

Society presents a causal physical encounter as something that is harmless. The presentation is that intimacy reserved for marriage is…

14 years ago

Did I Murder? (LD 40; 1 Peter 3:8-22) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

are the ones who have murdered and they are bearing the consequences for their sin. Do we think about our…

14 years ago

Using Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 8:1-17)

The preacher asks the question who is wise? It would be interesting to go around asking this very question today.…

14 years ago

A Quest for Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:15-29)

In our contemporary world it is a thing of enlightenment to find wisdom. Some people look for a particular guru…

14 years ago

Heavenly Households (LD 39; Colossians 3:18-4:1) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The fifth commandment calls children to obey their parents. It also calls us to obey authority that is placed over…

14 years ago

God's Means of Perseverance (LD 38; 1 Timothy 4:11-16) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that we are saved by the gospel of message of Christ. So, if we hear the…

14 years ago

Resting in a Wise God (Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14)

I have heard people say before that life is just one big party. I guess there is a sense where…

14 years ago

God as my Witness (LD 37; 2 Corinthians 1:23) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul calls down curses upon himself so the Corinthian church knows that he is not lying. This is…

14 years ago

What is Wealth? (Ecclesiastes 5:8-17)

Our Lord says that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for…

14 years ago

The Joy of the Lord (LD 36; Col. 3:17) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

If someone stopped you on the street and asked you, "What is blasphemy?" What would you tell them? Would you…

14 years ago

Wisely Fearing God (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)

The preacher in Ecclesiastes has made it clear that we live our lives under the sun. Living our lives under…

14 years ago

Our God is a Consuming Fire (LD 35; Hebrews 12:28, 29) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The book of Hebrews is a great book that provides wonderful Christian encouragement. However, when we turn towards the end…

14 years ago

Finding Contentment Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 4:1-16)

If someone was to ask you, "What is the meaning of life?" What would you say? I almost wonder if…

14 years ago

Why Not be Idolatrous? (LD 34; Ephesians 2:11-18) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We know that it is wrong for us to commit idolatry. I hope that we see it as a sin…

14 years ago

The Problem of Justice (Ecclesiastes 3:15-21)

The preacher in Ecclesiastes notices that there is wickedness in the place of justice. Does this mean that God has…

14 years ago

Is it Possible to Please God? (LD 33; Heb. 11:1-6; 39-40) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

Hebrews 11 is a great passage as we see the many things that the saints have done in ages past…

14 years ago

Perfect Timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)

When people quote philosophers or secular wisdom we can be encouraged, and there might be things that we can glean…

14 years ago

Always Striving and Never Failing (LD 32; 2 Peter 1:3-11) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

I hope that as Christians we all want to live a Godly life. We all should want to conform to…

14 years ago

Is There Any Joy in this Life? (Ecclesiastes 2:12-26)

So, the preacher has been looking high and low to find wisdom under the sun. This quest has not been…

14 years ago

A Triumphant Church? (LD 31; Matthew 16:13-23) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

So, we know that there are different churches that exist. We also know that there are churches that continue to…

14 years ago

The Wisdom of Selfishness (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

There is always the temptation to think that preachers who caution people away from worldly living are those who just…

14 years ago

Examine Yourself (LD 30; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

We conclude our series on the sacrament of communion. We continue with the issue regarding whether children should come to…

14 years ago

Fellowshipping and Feasting (LD 29; 1 Corinthians 10:14-22) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons

The Corinthian church has many problems. One of their main problems is that they have lost their focus on the…

14 years ago

The Wind of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)

We live our lives in this world. I am sure that many of us have experienced some sort of frustration…

14 years ago