redemptive historical

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…

15 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…

15 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?…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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?…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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,…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 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…

15 years ago

Paul's Blessing to Fellow Vassal Saints (Ephesians 6:21-24)

There are many soldiers and warriors who knew that it was better to face their enemy on the battlefield than…

15 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…

15 years ago

Difficulties in Drawing Drink (John 4:7-30)

Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Gary Findley on the woman at the well. WHat is the significance of Christ…

15 years ago

Heavenly Warriors Dressed for War (Ephesians 6:10-20)

When someone goes into battle they receive their commands, and they are dressed appropriately for their conflict. The apostle Paul…

15 years ago

What is the Great Mystery of Godliness? (1 Timothy 3:16; LD 14) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul writes so that we may know how to behave in the household of God. He then speaks…

15 years ago

The New Family (Ephesians 6:1-9)

The husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church, and the wife is to submit to her…

15 years ago

Why is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God? (Hebrews 1:1-4; LD 13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that our redemption is only because of the work of Jesus Christ. However, why is His…

15 years ago

Christ, the Church, and Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)

The church is built together in Christ. Believers are called to submit to one another for the glory of Christ.…

15 years ago

Who is This Christ? (Luke 4:16-30; LD 12) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

There are many people who are anointed for a particular task. This anointing, Messiah or Christ, is applied to kings,…

15 years ago

What is in a Name? (Matthew 1:18-25; LD 11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Old Testament in scripture has many plays on people’s names. Today, when children are named, we mostly choose the…

15 years ago

Therefore, Walk as Wise Children (Ephesian 5:15-21)

Many times parents tell their children to act their age. The implication of this statement is that the child is…

15 years ago

Walk as Children of the Light (Ephesians 5:7-14)

The prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming light. The hope for Israel is that there is one coming who will…

16 years ago

Can We Be Separated from the Love of God? (Romans 8:31-39; LD 10) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We believe that God is sovereign and all powerful. He promises to defeat Satan in the opening of scripture. This…

16 years ago

Walk in Love or Lose the Kingdom? (Ephesians 5:1-6)

We are told today to walk in love. What does this mean that we are to walk in love? How…

16 years ago

Our Preserving Father (2 Peter 2:4-10; BC 12; LD 9) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

False teachers are predicted to enter into the church. There have been angelic rebellions against the Lord. Did God create…

16 years ago

Why a Trinitarian Baptism? (Matthew 28:16-20; LD 8) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We have seen in the past few weeks that there are two adams. There is the first Adam who plunged…

16 years ago

Living as the New Israel (Ephesians 4:17-32)

How are the saints to live? What does the Apostle Paul mean when he calls the church not to live…

16 years ago

The Equipped Saints (Ephesians 4:1-16)

Are pastors merely called to equip the saints for ministry or do pastors mend the saints? If pastors do ministry…

16 years ago

Universal or Particular Redemption? (Romans 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 45; LD 7) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Apostle Paul tells us that all are condemned in Adam and all are justified in Christ. Does this mean…

16 years ago

Conceal or Confess (1 John 1:9; HC 126)

Why would we confess our sins? What is the motivation for us to confess our sins? What is the comfort…

16 years ago

Nic at Night (John 3)

Why did the pharisee talk to Jesus at night? What is the significance of what Jesus tells him about the…

16 years ago

Why Rejoice in the Midst of Suffering (Ephesians 3:14-21)

The apostle Paul is in jail on account of the gentiles and his calling as an apostle. It would seem…

16 years ago

How Can A Suffering Servant Be King? (Isaiah 53; 1 Peter 2; BC 20; LD 6) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Peter takes the suffering servant song and applies it to us and Christ. However, when Peter does this he arranges…

16 years ago

What Man Can Redeem? (1 Corinthians 15:20-28; BC 14; LD 5) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Apostle Paul states, " If Christ is not raised then let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die."…

16 years ago

The Mystery of the Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1-13)

The Jews and the gentiles come together in one building to make the one temple. This is what Paul stated…

16 years ago

The Greater Temple (Ephesians 2:11-23)

The promise of the New Temple is something that Israel must have longed to see. Imagine a place in Zion,…

16 years ago

Guilty by Association (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 5:18-19; LD 4) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The fall of man has eternal consequences. This means that history can never be the same. However, we do believe…

16 years ago