Reformation Presbyterian Church – Sermons

A Paralytic and a Tax Collector (Matthew 9:1-13) Unfaithful Israel (vv. 4-10) The Death (and Resurrection) of the Physician (vv. 1-3) Discussion Starters Monday—What was everyone expecting Jesus to say when the paralytic’s friends brought him to Jesus? Why did he say “your sins are forgiven?” How did healing his paralysis prove that his sins were forgiven? Tuesday—Why did Jesus eat with sinners? H...

Self-Made Religion (2:16-19, 23) Dying with Christ (2:20-23) Raised with Christ (3:1-4) Discussion Starters Monday—What are some events in your life that shaped the person you are? What two events in history does Paul say define who a Christian is? Tuesday—What is “self-made religion”? (v. 23) What are some telltale marks of self-made religion? Wednesday—How do false teachers make their false doct...

As you Received Christ Jesus… (vv. 6-7, 13-15) Shadows and Substance (vv. 8-11, 16-17; Genesis 15, 17) So Walk in Him (vv. 6-7)

Paul’s Struggle (1:28 - 2:2) Paul’s Message (1:25-28; 2:3-4) Paul’s Joy (1:24; 2:5) Discussion Starters Monday—Why does verse 24 make people stumble? What’s is the concern about Paul saying that there’s something lacking in Christ’s afflictions? Tuesday—How is Paul’s ministry a struggle (or literally “agonizing”)? So why does he do it? Wednesday—What does Paul mean that Jesus is the substance of h...

Infinitely Glorious (vv. 15-17, 19) Willingly Humbled (vv. 18-19) Graciously Loving (vv. 18-23) Discussion Starters Monday—What does it mean that Jesus is the image of the invisible God? How does he show us who God is? Tuesday—Is Jesus a creation or the Creator? What does it mean that the fullness of God dwells within him? What does it mean that he is the “firstborn of creation”? Wednesday—Was it...

Saints (vv. 2, 13-14) Defined by Faith, Hope, and Love (vv. 3-8) A Manner of Life Worthy of the Lord (vv. 9-12) Discussion Starters Monday—What is a saint? Are you a saint? Does that mean that you are more righteous than other people? Tuesday—What is Jesus’ kingdom? How can you already be a citizen of his kingdom? How does that define who you are? Wednesday—What is biblical faith? What does it mea...

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Groanings too Deep for Words (Hebrews 12:22-24; Romans 8:26) The Shape of Worship (Jeremiah 30:21; Psalm 110; 120-134; Leviticus 1:1-9; Hebrews 4:14-16; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 2:2; Deuteronomy 26; Numbers 24:25-26; Isaiah 6:8-13) The Substance of Worship (Zechariah 3:1-10) Brett McNeill. February 8, 2026. Olympia, WA. Discussion Starters Monday—Is worship important for Christians? Does this m...

Defining Reverence (vv. 25-29; Isaiah 6:1-5) Grateful Reverence (v. 28; Isaiah 6:6-7) Practicing Reverence Discussion Starters Monday—Why do you think some people are leaving evangelical churches for Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches? What are they looking for? Tuesday—What is reverence? What is the opposite of reverence—hatred or indifference? Why? Wednesday—Read Isaiah 6:1-5. What hap...

A Different take on Leadership (Matthew 20:20-28) Instructions to Kings and Elders (Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-4) What We’re Looking For (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-16) Discussion Starters Monday—What are people saying when they proclaim that “Jesus is King”? If he is also Prophet and Priest, why do you think people like to proclaim that he is King the most? Tuesday—What are the leaders of...

God’s Instructions for Worship (Deuteronomy 12:29-32) Our Instincts in Worship (Exodus 32; Leviticus 10:1-20; Number 16) Learning to Surrender Discussion Starters Monday—Why is it so easy to judge how “acceptable” worship is by how much we enjoy it? Is that how God judges whether or not it’s acceptable? Why or why not? Tuesday—What did God warn Israel against doing in Deuteronomy 12:29-32? What te...

The Danger of Indifference (vv. 1-4, 14-17; Psalm 73:1-16) Wrestling with God (vv. 5-13; Genesis 32) Where God Wrestles with You (vv. 17-18; Psalm 73:17-28) Discussion Starters Monday—What does it mean to lay aside every weight and sin that keeps us from finishing the race? (Heb 12:1) Is hatred of God the great danger or indifference? What does indifference look like? Tuesday—How was Esau a pictur...

Hebrews 12:18-24
Exodus 3:1-6, 14 | Deuteronomy 12:1-14, 29-32 | John 4:23-24 Bare Feet and Holy Ground (Exodus 3:1-6, 14) Where God’s Name Dwells (Deuteronomy 12:1-14, 29-32) Ascending Heavenly Mt Zion (John 4:19-24; Hebrews 12:18-24) Discussion Starters Monday—How have your views of worship been shaped? As we begin a series on worship, do you think some of those views will be challenged? How doe...

It All Started in a Garden (Esther 1-3) It Ended on a Tree (Esther 4-7) Awaiting the Last Day (Esther 8-9) Discussion Starters Monday—If God is never mentioned once in the book of Esther, why is it included in the Bible? How does this book help us to see how God speaks in his word? Tuesday—Why does the book of Esther start in a garden? What does Vashti’s rebellion remind us of? Why is this importa...

The Promise and Birth of the Son (vv. 8-17) The Loss and Unbearable Sorrow (vv. 18-28) Resurrection and Joy (vv. 29-37) Discussion Starters Monday—Have you ever experienced real loss? Did it make you wonder if it was worth it to love in the first place? Is there any such thing as love in a fallen world without heartache? Tuesday—Why didn’t the Shunamite woman ask for a child when Elisha asked how...

Purim (vv. 16-32) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:1-10) “That These Days Should Be Remembered” (vv. 27-28) Discussion Starters Monday—What are some Old Testament feasts? Why did God require his people to observe them each year? Tuesday—What was the feast of Purim? Why did Mordecai establish it and obligate all Jews to observe it each year? Wednesday—What is the Marriage Supper of th...

The Gathering (vv. 1-4; Genesis 11; Revelation 16:1-21; 20:7-15) Two Seeds (vv. 5-12) Eternity (vv. 13-19) Discussion Starters Monday—What happened at the Tower of Babel? (Genesis 11) What were they trying to accomplish? Why did God confuse their languages as an act of judgment? Tuesday—What were the people afraid of—the Jews or Mordecai? (vv. 2-3) What is our confidence on the Last Day—our streng...

The Questions and Pleas of the Oppressed (9:13-10:15) The Confidence of the Oppressed (9:1-12; 10:16-18) The King of the Oppressed (Psalm 10:1; Matthew 27:46)

Plundering Haman’s House (vv. 1-2, 11; Revelation 20:1-8) The Great Commission (vv. 10b-14; Matthew 28:18-20) Ruling in the Midst of Enemies (vv. 14-17; Psalm 110:2; 1 Corinthians 15:25)

The Problem of the Law Esther’s Plea (and Jeremiah’s Promise) (vv. 3-8; Jeremiah 31:31-34) The Law Ratified (vv. 9-10)

Haman’s (Second) Plan (5:9-14) Esther’s (Timid) Request (7:1-6) Haman’s End (7:7-10)

Approaching the Throne (5:1-8) Mordecai’s Reward (6:1-13) Mordecai’s Obedience is Esther’s Hope (5:2)

Out of the Shadows (vv. 1 -3) Esther’s Struggle (vv. 4-11; Matthew 16:21-23) Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me (vv. 12-17; Matthew 16:24-26)

The Prince in Persia (vv. 1-6) Haman’s Plan (vv. 7-9) The King’s Law (vv. 10-15)

A New Bride by a Different Way (vv. 1-7) Children of Glory (Exiles on Earth) (vv. 7-18) Two Criminals and one Righteous Man (vv. 19-23)