Sermons by Rev. Christopher Folkerts (Page 54)
Jesus Christ is Honorably Laid to Rest
Bible Text: Matthew 27:57-61 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The honorable burial of Jesus Christ testifies to the accomplishment and vindication of his redemption and quietly announces the grace of God for sinners. The man who laid his Lord to rest The significance of the Lord’s burial To fulfill prophecy To show that he really died To prove that God honored his death on the cross To be the firstfruits of those who rise from…
The Goal and Glory of the Gospel: A Mutual Abiding of God and Believers
Bible Text: 1 John 4:12-16 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Savoring the goal and glory of the gospel: God abides in us and we abide in God. The goal and glory of the gospel: our mutual abiding The source of our mutual abiding The confirmation of our mutual abiding The character of our mutual abiding
The Unusual Circumstances Attending Jesus’ Death – Part 2
Bible Text: Matthew 27:52-56 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The unusual circumstances attending Jesus’ death announce a new era of divine grace. The tombs were opened and the saints were raised. A Roman Centurion confessed Christ. The women who ministered to him witnessed his death.
Let Us Love One Another
Bible Text: 1 John 4:7-12 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Beloved, let us love one another. The source of love Born of God’s love The character of God’s love Let us love one another Enjoying God’s presence
The Unusual Circumstances Attending Jesus’ Death – Part 1
Bible Text: Matthew 27:51 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The unusual circumstances attending Jesus’ death announce a new era of divine grace. God tore the temple curtain. The earth quaked and the rocks split.
Secure in Knowing Jesus Christ
Bible Text: 1 John 4:4-6 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John God’s children are secure in knowing Jesus Christ. Little children, you are from God. They are from the world. We are from God.
Jesus’ Love for Mary Magdalene
Bible Text: John 20:11-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts How the Savior loved his sorrowing friend. The Lord answers inconsolable grief. The Lord promises incomparable joy.
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Bible Text: Matthew 27:45-50 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? He was cast into our darkness. He cried out in deepest agony. He surrendered his life.
Is Your Jesus the Real Jesus?
Bible Text: 1 John 4:1-3 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Is your Jesus the real Jesus? (And does it matter?) Do not believe every spirit The truth test
Clap Your Hands and Shout!
Bible Text: Psalm 47:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Clap your hands and shout! An exuberant summons: clap your hands and shout! The story of history: God fights for his people and his glory The joyful expectation: the glorious reign of King Jesus–the Christ