Sermons by Rev. Christopher Folkerts (Page 55)
Persuading Our Heart to Love (Again)
Bible Text: 1 John 3:19-24 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Persuading our heart to love others The condemnation we feel (19-20) The confidence we have (21-22) The commandment we keep (23) The communion we enjoy (24)
Mocking the King upon the Cross
Bible Text: Matthew 27:38-44 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew As he hung from the cross, Jesus quietly accepted the mockery that was hurled upon him, proving that he really was the Son of God who had come not to save himself but sinners. The world mocks the weakness of the Son of God Jesus Christ accepts the mockery and his weakness
The Defining Mark of True Christians
Bible Text: 1 John 3:11-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John This is the defining mark of true Christians: that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain. We should be like Jesus.
Receiving Christ with Heart and Mouth
Bible Text: Romans 10:9-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Receive Christ with heart and mouth and you will be saved. Believing in your heart Confessing with your mouth You will be saved
Children of God vs. Children of Satan
Bible Text: 1 John 3:4-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John Distinguishing between the children of God and the children of Satan Identifying the crux of the matter The mission of sin vs. the mission of God The mission of the righteous vs. the mission of the unrighteous
This is Jesus, the King of the Jews: A Spectacle of Shame
Bible Text: Matthew 27:32-37 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews”–A spectacle of shame In his utter weakness, humiliation, and nakedness, Jesus bore the shame of our sin against God so that we might be clothed with his righteousness.
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.