| Title |
Scripture |
Date |
Type |
| Of Marriage and Divorce - WCF Chapter 24, Part 4 |
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July 20, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our studies in chapter 24 of the Westminster Confession of Faith by debating the grounds for biblical divorce. |
| Paul Before Agrippa |
Acts 25:23-26:6 |
July 20, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| Festus is anxious to be able to send an account of the charges against Paul when Paul is sent to Rome to appear before Caesar. A hearing is therefore arranged in the presence of King Agrippa to establish these charges. Paul uses this, however, as an opportunity to testify about Christ and to appea... |
| The Life of Jonathan Edwards |
Philippians 3:7-11 |
July 20, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| As we begin to study the teaching of Jonathan Edwards on the marks of grace, we review the life and times of this remarkable servant of God and are encouraged and excited to reflect on all that was accomplished by God through his ministry.
We are urged to pray that we ourselves may live in times of... |
| Of Marriage and Divorce - WCF Chapter 24, Part 3 |
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July 13, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our studies in Chapter 24 of the Westminster Confession |
| What Ignorant Men Think of the Gospel |
Acts 25:13-22 |
July 13, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| When King Agrippa arrives, Festus introduces him to Paul's case, possibly hoping for some insight, as Agrippa is Jewish. Festus does not understand the case or why the Jews hate Paul so much. We see:
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| From the World to Glory |
Psalm 17:13-15 |
July 13, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| We conclude our review of the teaching of Thomas Shepard on the marks of grace by considering the last difference he mentions between the unbeliever and the believer. The unbeliever has his heart and mind fixed firmly on this world and the things of this world, whereas the believer has his heart an... |
| Of Marriage and Divorce - WCF Chapter 24, Part 2 |
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July 06, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our study of chapter 24 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Marriage and Divorce |
| Paul Before Festus |
Acts 25:1-12 |
July 06, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| After Felix rejects the Gospel, Paul stands trial before his successor, Festus, the new Governor of Caesarea. As a favor to the Jews, Festus wanted to send Paul to Jerusalem to be tried, but Paul appealed to Caesar in Rome. |
| From Self-seeking to God-seeking |
Matthew 10:34-39 |
July 06, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| The next difference between believers and unbelievers that Thomas Shepard draws our attention to is that unbelievers find all their pleasure in themselves and in seeking their own gain. Believers, on the other hand, find all their pleasure in seeking God and His glory.
We review Shepard's teaching... |
| Of Marriage and Divorce - WCF Chapter 24, Part 1 |
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June 29, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| This morning we begin a study of Marriage and Divorce from the Westminster Confession. |
| The Unbelievers' Response to the Gospel |
Acts 24:24-27 |
June 29, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| For some reason, Felix and Drusilla are curious to hear Paul privately concerning the Gospel he preaches. Fearless as ever, Paul does not water down the message but deals with God's standards and with the judgement that is coming for those who break His Law.
As Felix listens, his conscience is pri... |
| The Spirit and the Flesh |
Romans 8:1-8 |
June 29, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| We observe the differences between unbelievers and Christians by examining Thomas Shepard's views on the spirit and the flesh. We see that the unbeliever shares the nature of Satan - they desire the things of the flesh and are hostile towards God. With this in mind, we see that it is not impossible ... |
| Of the Civil Magistrate - WCF Chapter 23, Part 3 |
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June 22, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| Today we look at the magistrate's duty toward the people and the people's duty to the magistrate. As seen last week, a magistrate should protect the church and support it but not get involved with teaching The Word. The people should respect the magistrate and obey laws, pay taxes, pray for leader... |
| Paul before Felix |
Acts 24:1-23 |
June 22, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| This morning we again look at the continuing battle between Good and Evil. Paul has been brought before the governor, Felix, in a court of law, in which:
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| Faith and Unbelief |
Romans 10:9-10 |
June 22, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Tonight we look at the differences between unbelievers and believers in regard to faith. There is a false faith that the unbelievers possess and the true faith that believers possess. There are three elements to true faith, and unbelievers fall short, while a believer will possess all three. |
| Of the Civil Magistrate - WCF Chapter 23, Part 2 |
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June 15, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| This week we look at a Civil Magistrate's different responsibilities to the church.
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| Take Courage: The Lord is with You |
Acts 23:11-35 |
June 15, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| This morning we looked at Christ's promise in two points.
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| Light and Darkness |
Matthew 11:25-30 |
June 15, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Tonight we focus on another difference between believers and unbelievers: the unbeliever is in darkness, but the believer is in the light, which is to say, the believer loves truth and holiness, but the believer hates both.
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| Of the Civil Magistrate - WCF Chapter 23, Part 1 |
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June 08, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| This morning we began a consideration of Chaper 23 of the Westminster Confession, On the Civil Magistrate. |
| Shrewd as Serpents, Harmless as Doves |
Acts 22:22-23:10 |
June 08, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| This morning, we return to an earlier theme in the book of Acts, seeing a reminder of the hatred the world has for Christ and Christians. We'll look at two examples:
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| The Godly Response to Sin |
Job 42:1-6 |
June 08, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Tonight we discuss the differences between the responses of the believer and the unbeliever toward sin. The believer will have a very distinct reaction to his sin which an unbeliever will never experience.
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| Paul's Testimony |
Acts 22:1-21 |
June 01, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| After Paul is apprehended by the Roman guard, he is given a chance to speak to the mob that had just tried to kill him. In his speech, Paul shares:
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| Assurance's Seven Temptations |
Matthew 14:22-33 |
June 01, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Once again we consider Thomas Shepard's teaching on 'The Marks of Grace'. He warns both believers and unbelievers to be careful in examining themselves that they avoid certain snares in the process.
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| The Ears of the Deaf Will Be Unstopped |
Mark 7:31-37 |
May 25, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| When Jesus is in the region of Decapolis, in the midst of a large crowd, many of whom he heals, he is approached by the friends of a deaf mute. They implore him to lay His hand on the man but instead, Jesus takes Him away on his own and heals Him. Seeing the parallels between physical and spiritual... |
| The Headwaters of Grace |
John 7:34-39 |
May 25, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| We meditate on this wonderful passage, and particularly on Christ, Who for the believer is the fountain of all good and all grace in this world, and who guarantees our eternal security by His almighty power. |
| Of Oaths and Vows - WCF Chapter 22, Part 3 |
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May 18, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our study in chapter 22 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, paying particular attention to vows. |
| All Who Live Godly Will Be Persecuted |
Acts 21:27-40 |
May 18, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| After Paul stays in Jerusalem and is completing the days of purification in keeping with his vows, he is recognized by some Jews from Asia. They riot around him and try to kill him. A Centurian carries Paul back to the barracks, where Paul is allowed to speak to the crowd. From this account, we see:... |
| Does Self-Examination Destroy Peace? |
2 Peter 1:5-11 |
May 18, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Continuing our survey of Thomas Shepard's teaching on the marks of grace, we come to his answers to those who object to self examination on the basis that it destroys the peace of a believer. We see: |
| Oaths and Vows - WCF Chapter 22, Part 2 |
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May 11, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our studies from Chapter 22 of the Confession, on Oaths and Vows. |
| Do All Things for the Sake of the Gospel |
Acts 21:15-26 |
May 11, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| Despite the warnings he had received, Paul undertakes the last leg of his journey to Jerusalem, accompanied by faithful disciples. He meets James and the other elders of the church and for the sake of the believing Jews, he readily agrees to participate in purification rites with others, to show he... |
| How to Know We Have God's Grace |
Romans 8:23 |
May 11, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| We continue to examine Thomas Shepard's Teaching on the marks of Grace, seeing that to help us understand our spiritual condition, it can be helpful for us to look at past dealings God has had with us, as well as at our present condition. |
| Oaths and Vows - WCF Chapter 22, Part 1 |
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May 04, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We begin a study in chapter 22 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Oaths and Vows. |
| The Lord's Will be Done |
Acts 21:1-14 |
May 04, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| As Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem, the disciples beg him not to go, because they foresee the danger and possible death that await him there. After Paul convinces them that it is God's will for him to go, they submit. From this story, we see that: |
| The Great Difference |
Matthew 25:1-13 |
May 04, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| We continue to examine subject of the marks of grace, by considering Thomas Shepard's work, 'The Parable of the Ten Virgins'. Shepard first demonstrates that there is a great difference between true believers and pretenders, and that the two may easily be told apart. He then goes on to show us why... |
| Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - WCF Chapter 21, Part 6 |
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April 27, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our studies in chapter 21 of the Wesminster Confession of Faith, and our consideration of the Christian sabbath. |
| It is More Blessed to Give than to Receive |
Acts 20:32-38 |
April 27, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| As Paul leaves the Ephesian Elders, he exhibits a spirit of selfless service that is a mark of his own Christlikeness. From his actions, we see that: |
| The Life of Thomas Shepard |
Romans 4:1-8 |
April 27, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| Having reviewed the teaching of Solomon Stoddard and John Flavel on this subject, we begin a review of Thomas Shepard and his insights, since he also influenced Jonathan Edwards.
We consider the life and works of Shepard, together with his character. He was a particularly humble man, profoundly aw... |
| Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - WCF Chapter 21, Part 5 |
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April 20, 2008 |
Adult Class |
| We continue our studies in chapter 21 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day. Today our focus is the Sabbath. |
| Be On Your Guard |
Acts 20:28-31 |
April 20, 2008 |
Morning Sermon |
| Paul calls the Ephesian elders to him on his journey to Jerusalem. After encouraging them to be faithful in their service, he warns them that spiritual warfare is all around them and exhorts them to be prepared for battle.
We are challenged to always be on our guard and be ready to fight in the spi... |
| Six Final Warnings |
Galatians 5:17 |
April 20, 2008 |
Evening Sermon |
| John Flavel gives six warnings respectively to Saints and to Hypocrites. He first notes that Saints are more likely to judge themselves too harshly, and that hypocrites are likely to judge themselves too lightly. He tailors his warnings to fit these different personalities. |