Sermons from 2016
The Unusual Birth of the King
Bible Text: Luke 2:1-7 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Consider well the unusual birth of the King By divine orchestration he is born in the City of David A king for the oppressed Who has received him?
Hidden Treasures in Christ
Bible Text: Colossians 2:1-5 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians All the treasures a person could ever need are found in Jesus Christ. Paul’s struggle Encouragement Unity in Love Full assurance Warning and rejoicing
For to Us a Child is Born
Bible Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts For to us a child is born. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light A child is born and a son is given The glorious names of the royal child indicate the greatness of his reign
A Christ-Preeminent Ministry
Bible Text: Colossians 1:24-29 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Paul is passionate to make Christ preeminent in his ministry to Gentiles. Filling up the suffering of Christ for the Gentiles Fully declaring the mystery of Christ for the Gentiles For presenting the Gentiles mature in Christ
God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World #18 – Everlasting Death or Everlasting Life
Bible Text: John 5:29 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World This is the true story of the world: After the final judgment, Jesus Christ will cast the wicked into hell where they will suffer everlasting death, and he will bring the righteous with him into a new creation where they will enjoy with him everlasting life. The resurrection of judgment The resurrection of life
The Beauty of Being Reconciled to God
Bible Text: Colosians 1:21-23 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Sinners rejoice to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. The recipients of reconciliation The cost of reconciliation The completeness of reconciliation The condition of reconciliation
God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World #17 – The Final Judgment
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 5:10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World This is the true story of the world: At God’s appointed time Jesus Christ will return to earth to judge all people according to what they have done. Jesus Christ will return in great glory to judge the living and the dead. Jesus Christ will sit upon his judgment seat. Everyone will appear before…
Great is the LORD, and Greatly to be Praised
Bible Text: Psalm 145:1-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. I will extol you, my God and King. Why is God great and greatly to be praised? He considers God’s works generally. He considers the motivation behind his works. He considers the purpose of his works To establish God’s kingdom To sustain his creatures collectively and individually Doxology
Jesus & Lazarus
Bible Text: John 11:1-44 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Jesus Loved Lazarus. Jesus and Lazarus had a close relationship. Lazarus’ illness and death was for the glory of God. Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
The Preeminence of Jesus Christ
Bible Text: Colossians 1:15-20 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Jesus Christ is preeminent in everything. The preeminence of Jesus Christ in creation (15-17) The preeminence of Jesus Christ in redemption (18-20)