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Your Will Be Done (LD 49; Matt. 6:10 | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

When we read about Adam in the garden of Eden scripture tells us that he was created perfect, and was…

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Commendable Servants (2 Cor. 6:3-13)

The Corinthian church continues to challenge Paul’s credentials as an apostle. It seems that Paul experiences too much suffering to…

15 years ago

Your Kingdom Come (LD 48; Matthew 6:10) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Christ tells us not to pray like the Pharisees who make a show of their prayer. Also, we are not…

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Today is the Day of Salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2)

Many times when we make the case that the church is the new Israel we might think of Ephesians 2-3…

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Perseverance of the Saints: Overcoming in Christ

The Calvinist way of viewing salvation is sometimes accused of making people mere robots. When people hear about the doctrine…

15 years ago

Irresistible Grace: Thank God for His Interruption

When we speak of the grace of God operating in our redemption is this grace a grace that enables us…

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Limited Atonement

When we think of something being limited we think that it will expire. For instance if you buy something you…

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Unconditional Election

When we vote for officials we chose them based on their qualifications, and their skills. In our minds we may…

15 years ago

Total Depravity and Common Grace (Misc. Texts)

If any of us know anything about history or watch the news we are familiar with how bad man really…

15 years ago

Why Does Calvinism Matter? (Misc. Texts)

Our conference was held from April 30-May 2. In this lecture we deal with the question, "Why Does Calvinism Matter?"…

15 years ago

Why Do we Baptized Infants? (Acts 2:39)

Peter states that the promise of the kingdom is for you, your children, and all those who are far off.…

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Hallowed Be Your Name (LD 47; Matt. 6:9) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Many psalms identify God as the Lord of lords and the King of kings. This is a very strong statement…

15 years ago

Our Father in Heaven (LD 46; Matthew 6:9) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

When Israel had a king they knew to whom they could make their requests. Israelites could try to meet with…

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Valuing by Christ's Standard (2 Corinthians 5:11-16)

If you ever watch the antique road show on PBS you know how much people value the appraisal of the…

15 years ago

Longing to Be Fully Clothed (2 Cor. 5:1-10)

Thank you for downloading our sermon preached on Sunday, April 11, 2010. We know that we are those who are…

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"Do Not Pray as the Hypocrites Do" (Matt. 6:5-8; LD 45) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for downloading our sermon preached on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Our Lord knows all things. God does not…

15 years ago

Easter's Last Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45)

Easter Sunday is a day that many consider to be holy. Do we know why this day is holy? What…

15 years ago

Running the Race in Christ (LD 44; 1 Cor. 9:19-27) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We just had the opportunity to see another round of the Olympics in the not too distant past. It is…

15 years ago

A Treasure in Jars of Clay (2 Cor. 4:7-18)

Meaningless, meaningless, all is meaningless under the sun. If we walked around saying this all the time we probably would…

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Rejoicing in Truth (LD 43; Eph. 4:25) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

When we were younger we learned that it was rude to lie. In fact, even today if you listen to…

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Basking in the Lord's Glory (2 Cor. 3:12-4:6)

When the Lord created the world he commanded, and the world came into existence. That is a remarkable presentation of…

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Let the Thief Labor (LD 42; Ephesians 4:28) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

It is easy for us to go through life thinking that thieves and robbers belong in jail. It might be…

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Recipients of a Greater Glory (2 Corinthians 3:7-18)

There are people in Corinth who seriously doubt the credibility of the apostle Paul. The apostle has defended his apostolic…

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Living in the Temple (LD 41; 1 Cor. 6:12-20) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

When we think about the seventh commandment, the command against adultery, many times we may think that this command only…

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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…

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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?…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

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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…

15 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…

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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…

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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…

15 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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

15 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…

15 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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