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The revival continues: conviction leads to confession. Commitments and covenants are made, and consecration follows.

This lesson returns to the elements of worship, the acts God requires in his Word. It compares the three elements Calvin found in Acts 2:42 with the fuller list in the Westminster Confession 21.5, then follows the OPC Book of Church Order, which arranges the elements as a dialogue in which God speaks and his people respond. The reading and preaching of the Word stand at the center of Reformed wors...

John 6:60-71 records the day many of Jesus' disciples stopped following him. This sermon shows that the hard saying about eating his flesh and drinking his blood was a deliberate shock. Jesus pressed the picture of bread until it broke, so that hearers who wanted more loaves would see that he gives himself in death. The saying forced a decision. Many turned back, and Jesus asked the Twelve whether...

'holy disposition,' what is this? We need to understand that this is not a natural disposition. Our disposition, as we have already seen, is that of rebellion against God both in our flesh and in our minds. Eph. 2 clearly tells us that we are by nature, that which is natural to us, children of wrath. Our confession tells us that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition. God must give us...

This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in dai...

Belgic Confession Article 14

This sermon explores the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 as a foundational model for Christian worship, emphasizing that singing is the appropriate response to God's redemptive acts. The central message argues that the origin of our song is the salvation accomplished by God, who delivers His people from the bondage of sin and death. The purpose of this singing is threefold: to remember what God has don...

This sermon explores the intrinsic link between wisdom and worship, arguing that true wisdom begins with recognizing God's sovereignty and approaching Him with reverence. Through the dedication prayer of King Solomon in 1 Kings 8, the text illustrates that wise worship involves confessing God's character, particularly His justice and mercy, and acknowledging the necessity of atonement for sin. The...

Do you truly trust and believe that God has the power and the love to help you in whatever you are struggling with today? This sermon explores the Westminster Confession of Faith on the assurance of salvation, addressing the common struggle of doubt among believers. By examining David's song of praise in 2 Samuel 22, the text highlights God's power as a refuge against both physical enemies and the...

This sermon explores the tension between human freedom and divine grace by examining why some disciples left Jesus while others remained, using the narrative in John chapter six as the central text. The message identifies three primary reasons for walking away: Jesus challenges cultural beliefs, He disappoints human expectations of a comfortable life, and He demands total dependence rather than se...

The latest message from Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, OH. In this message, Pastor Carl continues his sermon series through the Gospel of Matthew by looking at Matthew 10:26-33 in a sermon titled, "Confessing the King."

Today's Sunday School examines the theological consequences of the Fall as outlined in the Westminster Confession of Faith, specifically focusing on the loss of original righteousness and communion with God. The teaching highlights that this initial sin resulted in a drastic separation from the divine presence, described as a movement away from the garden of Eden, and introduced death into the hum...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the theological significance of the middle cross where Christ serves as the perfect substitute for sinners. The preacher contrasts the unrepentant thief, who seeks only physical relief, with the awakened thief who recognizes his own guilt and Jesus' innocence, demonstrating that salvation is...

With Psalm 8:1–9; Hebrews 1:1–14; Revelation 12:7–12, and with Article 12 of the Belgic Confession, we learn God created out of nothing the heavens and earth and all creatures with the purpose of glorifying Himself. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the Earth in service of its Creator, angels in service of their Creator, and demons in rebellion against their Creator.

This sermon explores the nature of prevailing prayer, defined as the effectual and fervent prayer of a righteous man that avails much. The central argument is that such prayer rests not on human merit but on a right relationship with God, characterized by confessed sin and reliance on the imputed righteousness of Christ. The message emphasizes that effective prayer must align with God's will, draw...

Part 29 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).