Sermons from May 2015
The End of Haman
Bible Text: Esther 7:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Esther The wicked shall utterly fall! Haman is powerless and defenseless when he falls before the king and queen. The hope of the gospel is demonstrated in this climatic story, for herein we have the assurance that the devil will one day utterly fall, and the kingdom of God will be established in justice and peace for the righteous.
Children, Obey Your Parents in the Lord
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:1-3 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Marriage and the Family “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” 1. The reason why you should honor and obey your parents. 2. The duty of honoring and obeying your parents. 3. The blessing from honoring and obeying your parents.
Raising the Lord’s Children – Part 2
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:4 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Marriage and the Family Bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. What an awesome privilege and responsibility. Our children belong to the Lord and it is our duty to nourish them tenderly in the ways of the Lord. This is a training that includes all of life, and specifically, the rod of discipline and instruction in the word and wisdom of God.
Raising the Lord’s Children – Part 1
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:4 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Marriage and the Family “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger.” How can we provoke our children to anger, and what is the effect of provoking them to anger. In the following sermon 25 ways will be outlined wherein we provoke our children to anger. The second sermon (Part 2) of this text will consider the positive side of the verse, “but bring them up in the discipline…
Called to Action
Bible Text: Esther 4:1-17 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Esther God raises up his children for action! 1. The Jews respond to their extermination order. 2. Mordecai prevails upon Queen Esther. 3. Esther rises to the call to action.
A Godly Woman’s Adornment
Bible Text: 1 Timothy 2:9-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Marriage and the Family A godly woman’s adornment brings her praise and gives praise to God. 1. Clearing away the clutter 2. How should godly women adorn themselves 3. How should godly women not adorn themselves 4. Something better