[This sermon is part of a series on the Apostles' Creed, which was confessed corporately prior to the sermon. It may be helpful to read the creed and its exposition in Question 52 of the Heidelberg Catechism] We have come to the end. Not the end of our series on the Apostles’ Creed, but the... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Ascension
If you are joining us for the first time this morning, or the first time in a while, this fall we are exploring the core teachings of the Christian faith. We are using an ancient formula called the Apostles’ Creed as our guide. The last few weeks, we have listened to God’s word on the... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Descent to Hell
[This sermon was preached as part of a series on the Apostles' Creed. It may be helpful to read the creed and the exposition of the Heidelberg Catechism Q44, which were read responsively before the sermon.] For those of you who are with us for the first time, or the first time in a while,... Continue Reading →
Sermon: In Life and In Death
[This sermon is part of a series on the Apostles' Creed. It may be helpful to read the creed and the exposition of it in the Heidelberg Catechism Q31-32, which were read responsively before the sermon.] You are walking down the street when a stranger comes up to you and asks one question: “I see... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Jesus, Immanuel
[The following sermon is from a series on the Apostles' Creed. It might be helpful to read the creed and the exposition in the Heidelberg Catechism (Q26), which were recited corporately prior to the sermon] We confess our faith every week because Christianity is being steadily colonized by a false religion. This confession is an... Continue Reading →
Sermon: God the Father
[This sermon is part of a series on the Apostles' Creed. It might be helpful to read the creed as well as the exposition in the Heidelberg Catechism, as they were confessed prior to the sermon] Who likes putting puzzles together? Imagine for a moment that you have a huge puzzle - 20,000 pieces -... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Letting Love Show
If you were with us last week, we have been listening together to God’s Word about generosity. We listened to David as he spoke before the assembly of Israel, passing on the mantle of authority to his son, Solomon. David and the people gave to the building of the temple, not out of guilt or... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Generous God
I invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 Chronicles 29, beginning in verse 1. 1 Chronicles 29. First Chronicles is in the Old Testament - 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, then Ezra and Nehemiah. 1 Chronicles 29, beginning in verse 1. While you are finding it, let me set the stage... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Temptation of Worship
I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Matthew 4, beginning in verse 8. Matthew 4, beginning in verse 8. Matthew is in the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Matthew 4, beginning in verse 8. This morning we will hear the third and final temptation of Jesus. But before we... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Temptation of Proof
Last week, we began our slow walk through the three temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4. The first temptation Jesus faced hit him where he was weakest. Jesus was hungry after forty days and forty nights of fasting and the devil wanted him to turn stones to bread. It was at a weak point, with... Continue Reading →
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