Sermons from July 2016
The Governing Authorities – Part 1
Bible Text: Romans 13:1-2 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Christian and the State Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. The background The law The reasons why Because their authority comes from God
God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world – #3 Noah, the Flood, and a Covenant
Bible Text: Genesis 6:1-9:17 | 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: The Creator destroyed the world with a flood because of its rampant wickedness, yet graciously preserved the world through one man. The proliferation of evil The punishment of evil The preservation of the world Noah & the ark A covenant Rest
Standing Steadfast in Perilous Times
Bible Text: Psalm 11 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Christian and the State The righteous stand steadfast in perilous times. David’s refuge and peril. What should the righteous do in perilous times?
God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World – #2 Rebellion in the Kingdom
Bible Text: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24 | 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: There was a rebellion in the kingdom. The test The tempter and his tempation The tragic fall God’s grace for unworthy and broken sinners
God’s Story & Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World – #1 In the Beginning, God Created
Bible Text: Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 | 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: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The God who is. The God who is creates. The God who creates is powerful. The God who creates is the one and only true God. The God who creates makes man in his image.…
The Things We Know – Part 2
Bible Text: 1 John 5:18-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of 1 John These are the things the children of God know: Regarding their relationship with sin and Satan Regarding their relationship with the world Regarding their relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ, his Son
A Calm and Quiet Soul
Bible Text: Psalm 131 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts I have calmed and quieted my soul. The believer’s posture of humility The believer’s persevering hope
Jesus Prays for Himself and for His Church
Bible Text: John 17:1-26 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Jesus prays for himself and for his church. Jesus prays that he would be glorified. Beside himself, for whom does Jesus pray? What does he pray for them?