Northpointe PCA Sermons

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Order of Service Prayer of Invocation Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: Suffering and Glory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 I. Suffering Produces Readiness for the Glory of Heaven A. The outer nature (the body) is wasting away while the inner nature is being renewed day by day ( 2 Corinthians 4:16 ) Paul's distincti...

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-7 Hymn — Praise My Soul the King of Heaven Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 23:15-29 Pastoral Prayer Hymn — Abide with Me Sermon Hymn — O God Our Help in Ages Past Benediction Sermon Title: Remember Jesus Christ Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 I. The Person...

Scripture: Philippians 1:29 Order of Service Scripture Reading — Philippians 1:27-30 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: Sanctification and Suffering Scripture: Philippians 1:29 I. Suffering as a Gift A. Paul presents faith and suffering as paired gifts from God in Philippians 1:29 Both faith and suffering are granted by God for the sake of Christ This gift is connected to taking up one's cro...

Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 67:1-7 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Isaiah 55:6-7 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 23:1-14 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction Sermon Title: Strength in the Lord Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 I. The Source of Christian Strength — 2 Timothy 2:1 A. Grace defined as de-merited favor — not merely unmerited, but given to th...

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 135:1-7 Hymn — Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Prayer of Invocation Affirmation of Faith — Colossians 1:15-22 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 22:1-23 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction — Philippians 4:7 Sermon Title: Quiet Servants Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18 I. A Quiet Servant Is Unabashedly Reliable A. Cont...

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15 Order of Service Prayer of Invocation Sermon Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: Suffering and the Cross Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15 I. God Enters Into a Life of Suffering A. Genesis 3:14-15 is the blueprint for all of Scripture and for understanding suffering in a fallen world The seed of the woman who crushes the serpent is Jesus Christ, fulfilled at the cross Colossians 2:13...

Scripture: Genesis 3: 16-19 Order of Service Scripture Reading — Genesis 3:16-19 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: The Inevitability of Suffering Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19 I. Suffering Is Inevitable: The Testimony of Genesis 3 A. Context: God's words to Adam and Eve after the Fall are addressed to all of representative humanity B. God lays out a life of pain for both man and woman The man&...

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Order of Service Announcements Hymn — O Worship the King Prayer of Invocation Call to Worship — Psalm 103:1-5 Hymn Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon — 1 John 1:9 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction Sermon Title: Effectual Calling Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 I. The Appointment of Effectual Calling A. Two kinds of calli...

Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 97 Hymn — Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Shorter Catechism Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 20:18–42 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn — Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: Godly Remembrance Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–7 I. Introduction to 2 Timothy A. Context: P...

Order of Service Sermon Prayer Requests and Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: Suffering and Our Desires Scripture: Mark 14:26-31 I. Introduction: Suffering Exposes Our True Desires A. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film The Stalker illustrates the frightening gap between what we think we want and what we truly desire B. The central question: What if what lies behind that door is not what we truly want? C...

Scripture: Acts 10 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-11 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Prayer of Confession — from Psalm 51 Assurance of Pardon — from Psalm 51 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 20:1-17 Pastoral Prayer Special Music Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles Scripture: Acts 10:1-48 I. The Character of Cornelius A. Cornelius was a R...

Scripture: Psalms 139:1-12 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 98:1-3 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Affirmation of Faith — Nicene Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 19:11-24 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: From Lonely to Loved — Knowing God Is Always Present Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12 I. God Knows Me Intimately A. He knows who I am — "...

Scripture: John 6:15-36 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 96:1-6 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 8.1 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 18:17-30 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The True Bread That Satisfies Scripture: John 6:14-35 I. There Are Things That Result in Jesus Withdrawing His Presence A...

Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 100 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Corporate Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 103:11-13 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 18:1-16 Pastoral Prayer Offering Sermon Hymn — Wonderful Words of Life Benediction Sermon Title: The Church as Pillar and Foundation of Truth Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15 I. The Household of God A. The church is not a building — it is...

Scripture: Joel 3 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 96:2-6 Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith (Westminster Shorter Catechism) Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 17:38-58 Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn — Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer Sermon Hymn Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: The Divine Warrior Scripture: Joel 3 I. The Divine Warrior Wages War in the Courtroom...

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 105:1-15 Prayer of Invocation Prayer of Confession — from Daniel 9 Assurance of Pardon — Ephesians 1:7 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 17:1-37 Pastoral Prayer Special Music Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving Sermon Benediction — Romans 15:13 Sermon Title: The Day of the Spirit Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 I. The Day of the Spirit Is a Day of Ex...

Scripture: Joel 2:1-27 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-7 Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Nicene Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 16 Prayer Hymn Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Prayer Hymn Benediction — Jude 24-25 Sermon Title: The Day of the Lord Scripture: Joel 2:1-27 I. The Day of the Lord Brings Judgment ( Joel 2:1-11 ) A. The passage is bookended by the phrase "the...

Scripture: Joel 1 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 100 Hymn — Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Joel 2:12-13 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 15:10-35 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — Surely the Presence of the Lord Sermon Hymn — Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Benediction Sermon Title: The Locust Plague Scripture: Joel 1 I. The Reas...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: The Last Judgment Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 I. The Last Judgment and the Judge A. God has appointed Jesus Christ as the judge of the last day John 5:22, 27 — the Father has given all authority to execute judgment to the Son The title "Son of Man" comes from Daniel 7:13-14 — dominion over all nations given to one like a son of man Acts 17:31 — God w...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 118:1-9 Hymn — Fairest Lord Jesus Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Apostles' Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 15:1-9 Pastoral Prayer Hymns Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Good Life Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 I. The Good Life Consists of a Good Fight A. Paul addresses Timothy as a...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: The State of Men after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead Scripture: Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 32 I. Man as an Embodied Soul A. Man is composed of body and soul — Genesis 2:7 The body is formed from dust; God breathed life into man Man is complete only as an embodied, living soul B. The fall introduces separation of body and soul — Genesis 3...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: Synods and Councils — Authority and Purpose in Church Government Scripture: Acts 15:1-29 I. What Is a Synod? A. The word synod comes from the Greek word simply meaning "assembly" B. A synod is an assembly of teaching and ruling elders gathered to discuss and direct the affairs of the church C. In Presbyterian polity, there are three church courts The...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 97:6-9 Hymn — Holy, Holy, Holy Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Luther's Small Catechism, Second Article Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 14:24-35 Pastoral Prayer Sermon Hymn — Breathe on Me, Breath of God Benediction — Romans 15:13 Sermon Title: Christian Servants Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 I. Christian Servants Serve a...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: Church Censures and the Authority of Christ Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19 I. The Government of the Church A. Christ is King and Head of the Church, governing through church officers distinct from civil magistrates Isaiah 9:6-7 — prophecy of Christ whose government will increase without end on David's throne Christ, seated at the right hand of the Father, rul...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Order of Service Call to Worship — Isaiah 12:3-6 Hymn — Come, Christians, Join to Sing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin — Daniel 9 Assurance of Pardon — 1 John 1:9 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 14:16-23 Pastoral Prayer Hymn — O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Sermon Hymn — God Be with You Till We Meet Again Benediction Sermon Title: How Does the Church Treat Elders?...