Sermons by Rev. Christopher Folkerts (Page 54)
Seeing the Father’s Love
Bible Text: 1 John 3:1-3 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Seeing the Father’s love The character of his love The confidence of his love The power of his love
Mocking the King of the Jews
Bible Text: Matthew 27:27-31 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew “Hail, King of the Jews!” The mockery of the godless upon Jesus Christ The humiliation of Jesus Christ for us
Barabbas and Jesus
Bible Text: Matthew 27:15-26 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The prodigal son is released and the faithful Son is condemned. Whom do you want me to release for you? Lessons The great inconvenience of an evil ruler: no blessing for the people The great determination of sin: kill God The great issue of human existence: innocence vs. guilt The greater determination of God: a painful gospel
The Confidence of God’s Children
Bible Text: 1 John 2:28-29 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John God’s children have great confidence in the coming of Jesus Christ. Abide in him. Practice righteousness.
The Silence of the King
Bible Text: Matthew 27:11-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The silence of the King establishes his honor and sacrifice for sinners. What his answer says What his silence says
It Is the Last Hour
Bible Text: 1 John 2:18-27 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Children, it is the last hour–abide in him. It is the last hour Identifying antichrists The believer’s anointing and abiding
Dying without Hope
Bible Text: Matthew 27:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Dying without hope A semblance of justice produces death Judas attests to Jesus’ innocence True and false repentance distinguished Worldly grief produces death Sin produces death The potter’s field
Do Not Love the World
Bible Text: 1 John 2:15-17 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Do not love the world. An important command and warning Contrary desires Foolish desires
Denying Jesus
Bible Text: Matthew 26:69-75 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Denying Jesus What happened Lessons The degenerating course of sin The bitter cry of repentance The responsibility to confess Christ The grace of God
The Confidence of God’s People
Bible Text: 1 John 2:12-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John The confidence of God’s people is in their heavenly Father and in his Son, Jesus Christ. I am writing to you, little children, fathers, and young men Little children Fathers Young men