Sermons from August 2015
I Will Pour Out My Spirit
Bible Text: Joel 2:28-29 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. The crying need. The generous outpouring satisfies the crying need. Can we seek a fuller measure of the Holy Spirit?
In Him: Understanding Your Identity in Jesus Christ
Bible Text: Ephesians 1:4 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts In him we have our true identity. Understanding our problem. An identity in Jesus Christ.
Great is Your Steadfast Love Toward Me
Bible Text: Psalm 86:1-17 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Great is your steadfast love toward me. My need. My God. Answer me.
Judas Iscariot
Bible Text: Matthew 26:14-25 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Judas decides to betray his Lord. Judas plots to betray Jesus. Jesus reveals Judas at the Passover meal.
Teach Me, O LORD, the Way of Your Statutes
Bible Text: Psalm 119:33-40 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Psalm 119 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes. The child of God joyfully prays to know and keep the ways of the LORD (33-35). The child of God earnestly prays to be kept from sin and be preserved in righteousness (36-40).
In Memory of a Costly and Fragrant Offering of Love
Bible Text: Matthew 26:6-13 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Jesus honors a costly and fragrant offering of love. What happened The disciples over-righteous indignation Jesus honors the woman’s devotion
My Soul Clings to the Dust
Bible Text: Psalm 119:25-32 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Psalm 119 My soul clings to the dust. A cry of brokenness A cry for life A humble word of gratitude A cry of enlightenment Another cry of brokenness And another cry for grace A cry for the right way A cry of fresh resolve
Two Plots to Kill Jesus
Bible Text: Matthew 26:1-5 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Understand the plot to kill Jesus and your place in his plot. The divine plot The human plot His story and ours
Deal Bountifully with Your Servant
Bible Text: Psalm 119:17-24 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Psalm 119 Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. A prayer for enlargement A sojourner’s heart God’s adversaries and mine
The Son of Man Will Judge All People
Bible Text: Matthew 25:31-46 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The Son of Man will judge all people, separating the righteous from the wicked. The Son of Man is going to judge all people. The Son of Man will judge according to a person’s works. Who are the sheep? Who are the goats?