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Persecutor Turned Promoter(Galatians 1:11-24)

Why does the apostle Paul continue to remind the church that this gospel is not from man? Why does he…

17 years ago

The Troubling Tongue: James 3:1-12; HC 99

Rev Findley goes through James 3:1-12 and Heidelberg Catechism Q and A 99. He establishes that the new man is…

17 years ago

Unto Us a Child is Born (Isaiah 9:1-7)

Today we look at Isaiah's Warrior Child promised to come as the redeemer, deliverer, and vindicator of His people.

17 years ago

What About the Sabbath? (Ex. 31:12-29, Rev. 1:9-20; LD 38) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

The Lord says to Moses everyone who profanes the Sabbath must be put to death. The apostle John enters the…

17 years ago

Let Him Be Accursed (Galatians 1:6-10)

Why is it so provocative for Christ to state, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing?" This is…

17 years ago

What is Blasphemy? (2) (Gen. 22:1-19; Heb. 6:13-20; LD 37) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

In Lord's Day 36 we established that we can make oaths, but they must not be made hastily. However, why…

17 years ago

Delivered Through Christ (Galatians 1:1-5)

Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me? Says the Glorified Christ from His heavenly enthronement to Saul of Tarsus. This…

17 years ago

The Remnant of Edom Preserved? (Amos 9:11-15)

The book of Amos concludes with the promise to possess the remnant of Edom. The Lord is the one who…

17 years ago

What is Blasphemy? (Lev. 24:10-17; Col. 3:17; LD 36) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Committing blasphemy under the Mosaic time was pretty obvious. As we examine Leviticus 24 we see a concrete case where…

17 years ago

Israel Destroyed and Delivered (Amos 9:1-10)

We arrive at the climax of this book with the final vision of this book. In this vision the discloses…

17 years ago

What is False Worship? (Deut. 4:1-30; I Peter 1:13-23; LD 35) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Moses holds for to Israel the wisdom of God. He declares the wisdom of God is the law. However we…

17 years ago

What is Idolatry? (Deut. 18:9-14; Heb. 10:36; LD 34) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

There is the temptation to think that our current situation is inferior to that of the Old Testament. How do…

17 years ago

Exploited Exploiters (Amos 8:4-14)

I am the Lord of the Sabbath declares Christ. Why is it so significant that Christ self consciously knows himself…

17 years ago

When are Good Works Not Good Works? (Col. 2:16-23; LD 33) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

We are those who are secured by the work of Christ. His merits come to us by His grace. So…

17 years ago

The Servant of the Lord: "Man of Sorrows" (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)

We finish our series of the Servant Songs in Isaiah. There is the unfolding of these songs in the covenant…

17 years ago

The Servant of the Lord: "From Judged to Judge" (Isaiah 50:4-11)

We conclude this year with the third servant song of the Lord. Here there is a disclosure for us to…

17 years ago

The Servant of the Lord: "Israel the Shepherd Gatherer" (Isaiah 49:1-7)

Isaiah's Servant of the Lord continues to develop. We find that this servant is a mighty warrior, but despite being…

17 years ago

The Servant of the Lord: "A Bruised Reed He will not Break"(Isaiah 42:1-9)

Who is this servant of the Lord? Why is He different from the kings and liberators of this age? Isaiah…

17 years ago

The Prayer of the Righteous (James 5:13-20)

Thank you for downloading our podcast published on May 6th, 2007. The book of James is about entering into the…

17 years ago

Woe to Weak Wealthy (James 4:13-5:6)

James states in 4:9 that we are to be wretched, weep, and mourn. Here in this section James states something…

17 years ago

Judging the Law (James 4:11-12)

James makes reference to Leviticus 19 dealing with judging one another within the context of Israel. Why would James refer…

17 years ago

The Staccato Warning (James 4:6-10)

Continue to fight the good fight is what Paul says to Timothy. However, Christ rebukes Peter for drawing his sword.…

17 years ago

Not Peace but Division? (James 4:1-6)

The Lord of the kingdom of peace states that he does not come to bring peace, but division. This is…

17 years ago

Who is Wise? (James 3:13-18)

James begins this section with the question, "Who is wise in understanding among you? This is a question that is…

17 years ago

Who are My People? (Hosea 1:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, 9:22-26; LD 33) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

When the Lord made his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15 the Lord promised Abraham to have a great number…

17 years ago

You Are A Chosen People (Exodus 19:6, 1 Peter 2:9; LD 32) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Peter opens his letter telling us that the church is the new Israel in exile. Why would Peter say such…

17 years ago

Tranquility to Turmoil (Amos 6:1-14)

Woe to you who are at ease in Zion. Woe? What is the prophet saying? This is the place where…

17 years ago

Untamable Tongue (James 3:1-12)

James says that we all stumble in many ways. However, James also says that no human being can tame their…

17 years ago

Justified by Works? (James 2:14-26)

James says "that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." This sounds like James is contradicting…

17 years ago

The law of liberty (James 2:8-13)

Moses on Mount Nebo is the prophet who failed to heed the word of the Lord. He was told to…

17 years ago

For Richer or Poorer (James 2:1-7)

The prophet Amos speaks of the Lord bringing his judgment against the nations and even Israel herself. Despite this warning,…

17 years ago

Mirroring our Inheritance (James 1:19-27)

Moses told Israel that Israel will be a holy Nation and they will be a priestly people. The prophets came…

17 years ago

Contrasting Births (James 1:13-18)

The apostle Paul exhorts the saints in light of the Holy Spirit being present in them. For the apostle Paul…

17 years ago

The Refining Fire of Steadfastness (James 1:2-12)

We are all familiar with the popular slogan, "Don't Worry Be Happy." James tells us to consider it a joy…

17 years ago

The Epistle of Straw? (James 1:1)

Martin Luther called the book of James an Epistle of Straw. Luther did not think that this book belonged in…

17 years ago

The Dreaded Day of the Lord? (Amos 5:18-27)

Peter describes the day of the Lord in the third chapter of his second letter. He actually exhorts the church…

17 years ago

Suffering Without Shame (I Peter 4:12-19)

Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Findley who filled the pulpit while Rev. Lindemulder was on vacation. Rev. Findley preaches…

17 years ago

Judge so Not to Be Judged (I Cor. 11:27-34; LD 30) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

The Corinthian church is fractured, divided, and continues to fall into sin. The apostle Paul warns that some of died…

17 years ago

Israel's Death Dirge (Amos 5:1-17)

Joshua 4 recounts the Israelites entering in the Land of Canaan. They set up their monument at Gilgal testifying to…

17 years ago

One Body One People (I Cor. 11:17-34; I Cor. 10:1-22; LD 28) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

If children are members of the covenant community by baptism, does this mean that children can partake of the Lord's…

17 years ago

Applying the Ordeal Sign (Gen. 17:7; Acts 2:29-41; LD 27) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

In Genesis 17:7 The Lord says to Abraham that he makes an everlasting covenant with Abraham. Why is it so…

17 years ago

Circumcised without Hands (Col. 2:11-12; LD 26) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul tells us that we are those who have been baptized into Christ and circumcised in Christ. This…

17 years ago

Sacramental Signs (Genesis 17:1-14; Rom. 4:1-12 LD 25) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that we are secured by the merits of Christ. We have learned that as we take…

17 years ago

Abide in Me (John 15:1-17; LD 24) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

We heard in Lord's day 23 that the Lord is the one who secures our eternal identity by the work…

17 years ago

Glorify Me (John 17; LD 23) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for downloading our Podcast published on May 13th, 2007. Lord's day 23 of the Heidelberg asks the question,…

17 years ago

Shedding our Tent for A House (2 Cor. 5:1-10; LD 22) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for downloading our podcast published on May 6th, 2007. Lord's day 22 of the Heidelberg Catechism continues with…

17 years ago

Heavenly Saints Sealed for Glory (Eph. 1:11-14; LD 21) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for downloading our Podcast published on April 29th, 2007. Lord's day 21 of the Heidelberg Catechism continues with…

17 years ago

The Spirit of the Lord Has Come Upon Me (Isa. 60:1; Luke 4:19,20; LD 20) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Lord's day 20 of the Heidelberg Catechism continues with the Apostles Creed. The catechism looks at the third person of…

17 years ago

What's Good about the Ascension? (Psalm 110; Ephesians 1:15-23; LD 19) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Lord's day 19 of the Heidelberg Catechism continues with the Apostles Creed, and what it says about the ascension of…

17 years ago

Ascended into Heaven (Luke 24:36-53; LD 18) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Lord's day 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism lays out the significance of Christ's ascension into heaven. This ascnension of Christ…

17 years ago