Sermons from 2017

Leaping for Joy

Bible Text: Luke 1:39-45 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Inexpressible joy is found in Jesus Christ. Joyful wonder Joyful submission Joyful presence Joyful faith

Final Greetings

Bible Text: Colossians 4:7-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians With all our love, greetings from the gospel workers. Gospel workers Concluding instructions Lessons Autograph

A Christian’s Witness in the World

Bible Text: Colossians 4:5-6 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians A Christian’s witness in the world reaches the lost for Christ. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders Make the best use of the time Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt

Continue Steadfastly in Prayer

Bible Text: Colossians 4:2-4 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Continue steadfastly in prayer. Pray for yourselves Steadfastly Watchfully Thankfully Pray for us For the advancement of the gospel For a clear presentation of the gospel

A Christian’s Work

Bible Text: Colossians 3:22-4:1 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians Work so as to please your Lord and Master in heaven Introductory comments Slaves Their duty (22a) Their manner (22b) Their motive (23) Their reward (24) Their warning (25) Masters Their duty and manner (1a) Their motive and warning (1b)

A Christian Family

Bible Text: Colossians 3:18-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Colossians God ordains the duties of husbands, wives, children, and parents for the blessing of the family. The duties of wives The duties of husbands The duties of children The duties of fathers and mothers

A Steadfast Pursuance of Holiness

Bible Text: Nehemiah 13:1-31 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah Out of love for God, Nehemiah demonstrated a steadfast pursuance of holiness. Four areas of reform that Nehemiah addresses A holy assembly A holy institution A holy Sabbath A holy family Three points The tendency of the human heart is to turn away from God Spiritual reformation requires continual effort Jesus Christ gives lasting and perfect reform

The Joy of Jerusalem

Bible Text: Nehemiah 12:1-47 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah God’s people joyfully praise him at the dedication of the wall. The list of priests and Levites is recorded The dedication of the wall is recounted The service of the temple is established