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To Him Who Conquers (Genesis 3; Revelation 2:7; 22:2) | 2012 Catechism Sermons

There are two trees in the midst of the garden of Eden. The one tree is off limits because this…

13 years ago

God is Righteously Loving (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12-21; LD 4) | 2012 Catechism Sermons

Many times people look at Christianity and see it as a judgmental religion that takes away our fun. I am…

13 years ago

Sleeping Until the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Many of us have lost loved ones to death. We know the pain, and we know the grief that comes…

13 years ago

Living in the Heavenly City of Philadelphia (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

The city of Philadelphia is a city that is supposed to mean brotherly love. That is a nice thing to…

13 years ago

It Was that Woman YOU Gave Me (LD 3; Genesis 3) | 2012 Catechism Sermons

Genesis 3 records for us one of the most tragic days in the world’s history. It is the day when…

13 years ago

Sinners in the Hands of a Patient God (LD 2; Genesis 6:1-8) | 2012 Catechism Sermons

When most people think of God or Christianity they think that God is just a mean God. He is a…

13 years ago

You Have the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

Many times it is tempting to think about the commands in scripture as being the practical parts of scripture. Also,…

13 years ago

Our Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

We have been consider the theme of God as Shepherd in scripture for this Christmas season. The Lord has revealed…

13 years ago

Sovereign Another Year (LD 1, Romans 8:28)

When we face trials and struggles we are tempted to question the goodness of God. When friends and family go…

13 years ago

The Scandalous Witnesses (Luke 2:1-21)

In America we know that if you want the word to get out you release a sound bite to newspapers…

13 years ago

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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 years ago

Death (Romans 5:12-21)

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

13 years ago

Justification According to Jesus Christ

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

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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,…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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.…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

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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…

13 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…

13 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…

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