Sermons by Rev. Christopher Folkerts (Page 61)
Husbands, Love Your Wives
Bible Text: Ephesians 5:25-33 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Marriage and the Family Husbands, love your wives. The love of Christ displayed in the sacrifice he made of his own body on the cross for the church is the model and motivational force for husbands loving their wives.
The Wonders of Redeeming Love: Christ Died for the Ungodly
Bible Text: Romans 5:6-11 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts “Upon the cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me: and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess, the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.” (Beneath the Cross of Jesus).
Signs of Christ’s Coming and the Close of the Age
Bible Text: Matthew 24:3-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Jesus gives his people signs of the close of the age and his return. These signs of calamity, judgment, and suffering indicate that since his ascension the church has entered the last chapter of the world’s history. Though the church will suffer much, Jesus gives her great encouragement regarding the salvation of his people and the conquest of his kingdom!
Sola Scriptura
Bible Text: Isaiah 8:20 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The 5 Solas of the Reformation The first in a series on the 5 Solas of the Reformation. Sola Scriptura declares that the Scriptures are sufficient for faith and practice and that they are the ultimate authority in the life of the Church.
Holy Believers, Happy Church
Bible Text: Romans 12:9-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Holiness in believers makes the church a pleasant company. These are the marks of a true Christian.
God’s Gifts are for One Another
Bible Text: Romans 12:3-8 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Ask not what your church can do for you, ask what you can do for your church.
Elders for Every Church
Bible Text: Acts 14:23 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Christ shepherds his church through his elders. In this way Christ provides for the vitality of his church.
Jesus’ Love for His Own
Bible Text: John 13:1 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Who can fathom the love that Jesus has for his own? Meditation on the extravagance of his love is the soul’s sweet delight.
The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace
Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church The Lord exhorts us to walk worthy of him. In the church this means that we need to strive to maintain the unity that he has already given us through his Spirit. In order to do this we must put on necessary virtues. If we do this eagerly we will enjoy the bond of peace!
The Conquest of the Lord’s Church
Bible Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Believers are confident in the Lord who is faithful and assures his church of victory!