EHPC Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church

A. Vision (vv. 7-11) 1. Prophecies or Visions? 2. Components of the Vision 3. Message of the Vision a. How have such light cavalry units functioned throughout history? b. How do we know this is not to be interpreted literally c. Application: God’s interest in the earth is neither distant nor disinterested, but He dominates reality and directs history. 4. Scout Report (v. 11) a. Why might the repor...

A. Hatred of the World (vv. 17-19) 1. Distinct from the World 2. Cost of Discipleship B. Living Like Christ (v. 20) 1. The World Hated Christ First 2. The Master’s Servants 3. The Outcome of Christian Missions C. Ignorance of the World (vv. 21-24) 1. Surprising Ignorance 2. Greater Guilt D. Fulfilling the Word (v. 25) 1. God’s Word Proves True 2. The Hebrew’s Rejection of Christ

Chosen for Holiness (vv. 16-17) 1. Elected by Grace 2. Chosen to Go 3. Prayerfulness B. Love and Hatred (vv. 17-19) 1. The Defining Visible Quality of God’s People 2. The Defining Quality of the World 3. Comfort in (enduring) Hatred 4. Applications a. The World is Not Safe b. The World is Not Compatible with Christ c. Do Not Be Distraught by the World’s Hatred d. Do Not Respond with Hatred e. Are...

Brokenness (vv. 1-2) Will the people be broken or not? Pagan King (v. 1) Broken Covenant (v. 2) Pattern (vv. 3-4) Will the pattern be broken or not? Hope (v. 3) Have the people returned?  Application : God is not satisfied with religious motions . Application : God does not demand of us that which is in our power to perform. Application : Repentance’s turning from sin and turning to God because of...

The Love of Christ (vv. 12-13) 1. Summary of the Commands 2. Christ’s Love Shapes Our Love for His People SERMON NOTES I. Introduction The Psalter, 1912; alt. WOODWORTH L.M. William B. Bradbury, 1849 WOODWORTH L.M. William B. Bradbury, 1849 3. The Love of Christ is Expressed in Sacrifice of Himself B. Friends of Christ (vv. 13-15) 1. Friends of Christ are Loved Abundantly by Him 2. Christ’s Friend...

A. Maturing Branches (vv. 1-6) 1. Two Comforts 2. Slowness of Sanctification 3. Warning Against Fruitlessness 4. Doctrine for Living B. Living for God’s Glory (vv. 7-8) 1. Words that Abide 2. One Specific Fruit 3. Proving Salvation C. The Saviour’s Love (vv. 9-10) 1. The Nature of His Love 2. The Means of Abiding in His Love D. The Joy of Life (v. 11) 1. Not a Joyless Obedience 2. Experience of Hi...

Bearing More Fruit (vv. 1-2)  Cleansed by the Word (v. 3) Abiding in the Vine (vv. 4-5)

The True Vine (v. 1) Removing the Fruitless (vv. 2 & 6) Flawed and Fruitful (vv. 2-5)

Elizabeth Blesses Mary (vv. 39-45) Mary Praises God for His Blessings to Her (vv. 46-50) Mary Praises God for His Mighty Deeds (vv. 51-53) Mary Praises God for His Faithfulness Now and Always (vv. 54-55)

Part 1 in a series: He Came for Us.

A. The Work of the Spirit (vv. 25-27) B. The Comfort of the Disciples (v. 27) C. The Joy of the Disciples (v. 28)

The Christian’s Duty to the Jewish State FPFO Sunday School | December 3, 2023 Source Material: O. Palmer Robertson, “Contrasting Perspectives on the Land” (elder2elder), G. K. Beale, “Universalization of the Old Testament Land Promises” (TGC), R. S. Clark, “Covenant Theology Is Not Replacement Theology” (Heidelblog).

In recognition of God's faithfulness to the PCA over the last half-century, a few of the PCA's founding fathers joined TEs George Sayour, Steve Tipton, and Ryan Biese to reflect on the events leading up to the formation of the PCA and how the denomination has developed since 1973. We are grateful to TEs Wayne Herring, Joseph Pipa, and O. Palmer Robertson as well as RE James "Bebo&quot...

Christ continues to emphasize His word and the role of His Spirit in applying His word.

Joseph’s Obedience (vv. 18-20, 24-25) The Child Called Jesus (v. 21) The Child Called Immanuel (vv. 22-23)

A. Greetings (vv. 1-16) 1.Phoebe (vv. 1-2) 2.Priscilla & Aquila (vv. 3-4) 3.The Others (vv. 5-16) B.Warnings (vv. 17-23) 1.Divisions (v. 17)2.Vigilance (v. 18) 3.Urgency (v. 19) 4.Certainty (v. 20) 5.More Greetings (vv. 21-23) C.Doxology (vv. 25-27) 1.Sufficiency of God (v. 25a) 2.Age of Clarity (vv. 25b-26) 3.Divine Glory (v. 27)

A. Christ’s Continued Presence (vv. 18-20) 1. Jesus’ Concern for His Disciples’ Feelings (v. 18) 2. The Manner of Coming (vv. 19-20) 3. Four Benefits of His Coming and Presence (vv. 19b, 20) B. Perceiving and Loving Christ (vv. 21-24) 1. Loving the Saviour (v. 21a) 2. The Blessing of Love to Christ (v. 21b) 3. A Question From the Other Judas (v. 22) 4. Dwelling with God (v. 23) 5. Warning (v. 24)...

Paul's Desire, Concern, and Prayers

A. Saved for Obedience (v. 15) 1. Changed from Hostility to Love 2. Love for Christ Motivates Obedience 3. Positive Obedience: Keeping HIs word B. Helped in Obedience (v. 16) 1. Obedience Enabled 2. The Nature of the Helper C. The Spirit of Truth (v. 17) 1. Christ’s Spirit 2. Truth and Spirit 3. The World and the Spirit 4. The Spirit’s Ministry to the Disciples

The Power of Love for Christ.

Evening Worship

Jesus offers two new promises to His disciples to equip and strengthen them for ministry in the ages to come