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The Blessing of Life (2 Corinthians 3:1-6)

The apostle Paul knows that we do not ask Jesus into our heart. In fact, the door to Paul’s heart…

16 years ago

But I Have Not Murdered (LD 40; Matt. 5:21-26; Gal 5:16-26) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Many times we speak of a Christian ethic. What is a Christian ethic, and what is distinctively Christian about it?…

16 years ago

Paul's Ironic Triumphal Procession (2 Corinthians 2:12-3:3)

Paul states that he is on a triumphal procession. This is interesting language on the apostle’s part because the Corinthian…

16 years ago

Motivation to Submit to Authority (LD 39; Ephesians 6:1-9) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul tells children to obey their parents. It is after this command to children that Paul then tells…

16 years ago

Collecting on the Eighth Day (LD 38; 1 Cor. 16:1-4) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Christian churches meet normally meet together on Sunday. Why do we come together on the first day of the week…

16 years ago

The Gospel of Forgiveness (2 Corinthians 2:5-11)

The apostle Peter asks the Lord an interesting question prior to Christ going to the cross. Peter wants to know…

16 years ago

A Different Plan, One Intention (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4)

In our day and age if one is perceived as flip flopping on various issues their leadership credibility is called…

16 years ago

Can a Christian Take an Oath? (LD 37; Misc. Texts) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Christians are asked to take oaths in the court of law, and in different circumstances. Is this practice of oath…

16 years ago

Doctrines of Grace Conference

We are planning on a conference on the doctrines of grace. We just wanted to let you know about the…

16 years ago

Suffering in Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)

If you asked someone about the measure of success they would probably talk about how much was accomplished in a…

16 years ago

Living Not to Blaspheme (LD 36; Romans 14) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Christian liberty is generally about what we can freely do in the confidence of faith without violating an explicit command…

16 years ago

Gideon's Legacy (Judges 8:29-35)

The story of Gideon has had many ups and downs much like the history of Israel. Now, that Israel is…

16 years ago

Faith Comes Through Hearing (LD 35; Romans 10:14-17) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

If it is true that God calls his people before the foundation of the world then what is the point…

16 years ago

Gideon A King? (Judges 8:1-28)

Gideon has come a long ways in his service to Israel. He has moved from an absolute cynic about the…

16 years ago

Is Idolatry Only False Worship? (LD 34; Ephesians 5:5) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

If we were asked about idolatry we probably would say that it is worshipping a god other than the Christian…

16 years ago

Gideon's Victory or Loss? (Judges 7:16-25)

Gideon’s name has been changed to, "Let Baal Contend." The change happened after Gideon broke down Baal’s alter. Now, we…

16 years ago

What is Christian Liberty? (1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

As Christians we are those who are called to live for the honor and glory of our Lord. Is there…

16 years ago

Why Should We Do Good Works? (LD 32; 1 Peter 2:9-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

One of the key objections to the Reformed understanding of redemption or salvation is that it will make believers lazy.…

16 years ago

Jesus, Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of God (3) (Matthew 2:1-15)

The apostle Paul exhorts the church and reminds the church that we do not live by the wisdom of this…

16 years ago

Jesus, Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of God (2) (Matthew 1:18-25)

Matthew’s genealogy makes clear that Christ is the Son of David, Son of Abraham, and Son of God. It is…

16 years ago

The Gospel Key (LD 31; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul gives strong warnings about the sacrament of communion. We are called to discern the body and blood…

16 years ago

Jesus, Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of God (Matthew 1:1-17)

The Bible opens with the book of Genesis. This is basically the book of the beginning. It begins with the…

16 years ago

Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (3) (LD 30; 1 Corinthians 10:14-23; 11:17-34) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We are called to discern the body and blood of Christ before coming to the Lord’s table. We are told…

16 years ago

Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (2) (LD 29; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

When we come together as a people of God why do we have the Lord’s supper? What does the Lord’s…

16 years ago

Gideon A Warrior? (Judges 7:1-15)

Finally, it is time for Gideon to go to war, but now it is the Lord’s turn to stall. Gideon…

16 years ago

Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (1 Cor. 10:1-22; LD 28) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We are a people who journey through this age in the power of our God. We know that the sign…

16 years ago

Let Baal Defend HImself (Judges 6:25-32)

One of the names of God is El Shaddai. This means "God Almighty." The force of the name is that…

16 years ago

Don't Be Distracted by the Sign (LD 27; 1 Cor. 10:1-13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The people of Israel have a marvelous story that shows the strong arm of God. They were nourished through the…

16 years ago

Sprinkled in a Better Blood (LD 26; Hebrews 12:18-24) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Why is it important to be sprinkled in the blood of Christ? What does this sprinkling really do for us?…

16 years ago

The Midianite Menace (Judges 6:1-24)

Israel seemed to be in such a high point when we left off last time, but we find again the…

16 years ago

Sojourning in Faith (LD 25; 1 Peter 1:13-25) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

This life has many problems and struggles. Israel had her problems and struggles. Israel certainly knew her struggles when she…

16 years ago

The Song of Deborah (Judges 5:1-30)

The people of Israel have seen the mighty hand of the Lord working in covenant history. They have been lead…

16 years ago

Why Not Sin for Grace to Abound? (Romans 6:1-4; LD 24) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

One of the common objections to the reformation is that if grace is freely given then there will be no…

16 years ago

What Has Happened to God's New Adam? (Judges 3:31-4:24)

The Lord declared that a champion would be raised through the seed of the woman. The Lord made clear in…

16 years ago

Eglon the Ripe Cow (Judges 3:12-30)

The battle for Jericho was a high point for the people of Israel. Now, that city is captured by the…

16 years ago

“…Then Christ Died in Vain” (LD 23; Galatians 2:16-21) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

If somebody stopped you on the street and ask you, how are you righteous before God? What would you say?…

16 years ago

Hoping in Heaven's House (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5; LD 22) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

One does not have to live long after college to realize that one’s body is not what it was back…

16 years ago

Othniel the Deliverer (Judges 3:7-11)

I imagine various Israelites sitting around the fire at night reminiscing the good old days when they heard or experienced…

16 years ago

The Lord Has Mercy (Judges 2:16-3:6)

The Lord states through Moses that Israel shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. It seems like…

16 years ago

What is Your Comfort? (LD 20; John 14:18-31) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

In John 14 Christ is continuing with a speech to his disciples prior to His going to the cross. The…

16 years ago

Israel, the Failed Nation (Judges 2:6-15)

Judges is a book that is supposed to come after the book of Joshua. The context of the book is…

16 years ago

Where is Your Lord? (2) (LD 19; Acts 1:6-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We saw last time that Christ ascended into Heaven. We surveyed the prophet’s promise of the coming Spirit, and we…

16 years ago

Israel's Incriminating Indictment (Judges 2:1-6)

The angel of the Lord vowed to fight on behalf of Israel as they were leaving Egypt. The Angel of…

16 years ago

Where is Your Lord? (LD 18; Acts 1:6-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Our Lord Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. This is a great…

16 years ago

And He Settled Luz…(Judges 1:21-36)

The land of Canaan is the land that is flowing with milk and honey. It is a land of riches,…

16 years ago

Judah Shall Lead You (Judges 1:1-21)

The tribe of Judah is destined to bring forth a king from their midst. We notice that they are also…

16 years ago

Where is your Victory? (2) (1 Cor. 15:54, 55; LD 17) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We heard last week that it is the resurrection of Christ that secures our final victory chant. As Christians we…

16 years ago

Where is Your Victory? (1 Cor. 15:54, 55; LD 16) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

If the dead are not raised let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die. The apostle Paul makes this…

16 years ago

Who Shall Go up for Us? (Judges 1:1)

We have studied the book of Joshua and witnessed the Israelites conduct the Lord’s holy war as they entered the…

16 years ago

Christ, The Accursed of God (Galatians 3:10-14; LD 15) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Have you ever read scripture and thought that if you were in the garden of Eden that you would have…

16 years ago