Sermons by Rev. Christopher Folkerts (Page 53)
The Sacred Testimony of God
Bible Text: 1 John 5:6-12 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Believe in God’s sacred testimony and you will have eternal life. The testimony of Jesus Christ The testimony of the Holy Spirit The testimony of God
The Stubbornness of Unbelief
Bible Text: Matthew 28:11-15 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The truth is rejected because the human will is in bondage to sin. Unbelief is unwilling to consider the claims of truth or rationally look at the facts as they are. Corrupt and vain are the attempts of the wicked to silence the gospel. Satan will do everything in his power to silence or subvert the truth. God is sovereign and makes even his enemies a…
Come to Me and Drink: The Spirit for the Christian
Bible Text: John 7:37-39 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts The Holy Spirit produces rivers of living water flowing through the hearts of all who come to Jesus and drink deeply. Jesus invites the thirsty to come to him and drink. Jesus satisfies with his Holy Spirit.
Pentecost: The Spirit for the Church
Bible Text: Acts 2:1-41 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts For the glory of Christ and the salvation of sinners, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the church. The Holy Spirit is poured out upon the disciples (1-13) Peter’s Pentecost sermon (14-41)
Overcoming The World
Bible Text: 1 John 5:4-5 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Those born of God overcome the world. What is the world that opposes those born of God? Why do those born of God overcome the world? How do those born of God overcome the world? What does overcoming the world look like?
The City of The Great King
Bible Text: Psalm 48:1-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! The Glory of the city The Defender of the city The Ruler of the city Behold the city of our God
True Believers
Bible Text: 1 John 5:1-3 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Who are the true believers? Those who believe that Jesus is the Christ. Those who love God, and their brother and sister in Christ. Those who obey God’s commandments.
Resurrection!
Bible Text: Matthew 28:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ points to a glorious new era for believers in Christ. The resurrection displays divine glory and majesty. The resurrection announces great terror for the wicked. The resurrection announces great joy for the righteous.
Love’s Confidence
Bible Text: 1 John 4:17-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John There is no fear in love. By this is love perfected in us Confidence, no fear As he is so also are we in this world As so we love: God One another
The Anxiety of Unbelief
Bible Text: Matthew 27:62-66 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Unbelief leaves its followers insecure and afraid. The chief priests and the Pharisees attempt to prevent any word of a resurrection. The irrationality of unbelief The blindness of unbelief The folly of unbelief The disrespect of unbelief The anxiety of unbelief God uses the anxiety of unbelief to support solid belief in Jesus Christ.