Sermons from November 2016
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)
God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #16 – Dead to Sin and Alive to God
Bible Text: Romans 6:1-14 | 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: Believers consider themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Remaining in sin is incongruous with redemption in Christ Jesus So consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus
Praying for the Church
Bible Text: Colossians 1:9-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Pray for the church to grow in Christ to the glory of God. Praying for the church always Praying for knowledge Praying for obedience Praying for perseverance Praying for thanksgiving
God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #15 – Jesus Christ’s Church
Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 | 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: Jesus Christ’s church embraces the gospel, is transformed by it, and bears witness to the world of the glory of Christ’s kingdom. A new covenant community Their comprehensive devotion Their steady growth
Thanksgiving that the Gospel is Bearing Fruit and Growing
Bible Text: Colossians 1:3-8 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians We give thanks to God that the gospel is bearing fruit and growing. We give thanks to God for the gospel We give thanks to God that his gospel bears fruit We give thanks to God that his gospel is reaching and transforming the world
God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #14 – The Ascended Lord Pours Out His Holy Spirit Upon His Disciples
Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21 | 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: Exalted in heaven at God’s right hand, Jesus Christ poured out his Holy Spirit upon the disciples to equip them to extend his kingdom to the ends of the earth. The Feast of Pentecost The Holy Spirit is poured out The purpose of the Holy Spirit