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Judas Redivivus Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Principle of Gospel Advance The Principle of Gospel Apostasy Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/iaOADgXVEqc   Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Finally, we believe, according to God’s Word, that...

Glorified or Horrified? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Gospel and Affliction God’s Payback Justice Served-Grace Glorified Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Vrf-9Ja2SVA   Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Finally, we believe, according to God...

Jesus Will Return … You Ready? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Scripture: Matthew 24 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Sight of His Coming 29-31 The Signs of His Coming 32-35 (4-14) The Suddenness of His Coming 36-44 The Solemnity of His Coming 45-51 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/zqF-ivEt8eE   […] The post Je...

Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Human Institution on Earth To Protect All Under its Authority But the Church is a Holy Nation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/kZKC7c2zRoI   Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Gove...

The Lord’s Supper: Communion with Christ & His Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 35: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Scripture: John 6:22-59, Revelation 12:13-14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Two Covenantal Sacraments Physical vs. Spiritual Food BC 2-3 Christ is True Bread BC 4 The Spirit’s Means of Grace BC 5-8 Sign […] The post...

Our Infants are Church Insiders Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 34: The Sacrament of Baptism Scripture: Romans 11:17-27, Acts 2:38-39 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Single Covenant Spanning both Testaments A Single Promise Couched in the Single Covenant The Two-fold Responsibility of Christian Parents Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/CkhJJo4VbPA &#1...

The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 34: The Sacrament of Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:38-39, Romans 4:1-12, Colossians 2:11-15, Titus 3:4-7 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Significance of Baptism Sign of Baptism Subjects of Baptism Sprinkling of Baptism Sense of Baptism Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/pNpiVRgMs1c   Belgi...

Visual Means of Grace Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 33: The Sacraments Scripture: Acts 2:37-43, Romans 4:9-12, Revelation 12:13-14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Purpose of Sacraments Presence of Sacraments Power of Sacraments Precision of Sacraments Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/OeMpZ8LGJqU   Belgic Confession: Article 33: The Sacraments We...

Doing All Things Decently and in Order Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 32: The Order and Discipline of the Church Scripture: Acts 15:1-35 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Church Order Human Inventions Unity Discipline Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/PerMQqHs3kQ   Belgic Confession: Article 32: The Order and Discipline of the Church We also believe...

Order in the Offices Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 31: The Officers of the Church Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Acts 20:17, 20:28-32; Mark 10:44-45 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Pastor Elder Deacon Result of the Offices Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/f6a_b9034vk   Belgic Confession: Article 31: The Officers of the Church We believe that [&#8...

How Does Jesus Build His Church? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 30: The Government of the Church Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 6:1-7, 20:17, 20:28-30; Ephesians 4:10-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction 3 Commitments of the Leadership 3 Classifications of Church Officers 3 Characteristic Marks of Church Officers Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/jUuT...

Distinguishing Poison from Pollen Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church (7-8) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-6, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15; 2 Timothy 3:8-4:5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The False Church Subtly Crowds Out Biblical Authority The False Church’s Gospel is No Gospel at All The False Church Turns […] The post Dis...

Four Distinguishing Marks of a True Christian Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (5-6) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42 Galatians 5:1-1 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Profession of Faith Pursuing Righteousness People Lover Persevering Pugilist Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/PGUZ28Tbn3M   Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church...

Discerning the True Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (1-4) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42, Matthew 18:15-21 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Diligent Discernment Par. 1 Not a Question of Hypocrites Par. 2 The Three Marks of the True Church Par. 3-4 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/JuZeHHd1Rfw   Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks [&#8...

The Justification of Sinners Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 22 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 (King James Version) Preacher: Elder Matt Balocca   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/1c66anMa4GQ   Belgic Confession: Article 23: The Justification of Sinners We believe that our blessedness lies in the forgiveness of our sins because of Jesus Christ, and that in it our righteousness [&#823...

It is Impossible to Love Christ and Leave His Bride Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 28 Scripture: Acts 2 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Christ Loves the Church — Satan Hates the Church P.1 You are Obligated to Join P.2 Unjoin from the World P.3 It is a Grave Sin to Miss Church […] The post It is Impossible to Love Christ and Leave His Bride appeared firs...

What Kind of Body? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 37 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 35-58 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction 2 Adams A Change in KIND A KIND Achieved & Applied by Christ Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/louWg2_8bjY   Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Finally, we believe, according to God’s Word, [&...

Christ’s Global and Growing Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 27 Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Ephesians 4:9-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Church’s Call to Worship To the End of the Age To the Whole Globe The Church Growing Yet Shrinking Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/tI3YW9CWjYs   Belgic Confession: Article 27: T...

The Intercession of Christ Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 26 Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, 4:14-16, 7:23-28 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Christ Only What Christ has Done Christ’s Compassion for Us Flee Your Faults for Christ Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/wJWYKqu_t1Y   Belgic Confession: Article 26: The Intercession of Christ...

Getting Glory Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 25 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Old Creation Old Covenant New Covenant — New Creation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/747m5jva1bE   Belgic Confession: Article 25: The Fulfillment of the Law We believe that the ceremonies and symbols of the law have ended […]...

The Sanctification of Sinners Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 24 Scripture: Titus 3:4-8 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction New Man—New Walk Good Within and Without Not for Points Only Christ Merits Righteousness Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/X6Gc4yDeIgY   Belgic Confession: Article 24: The Sanctification of Sinners We believe that this true...

Works for Justification Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 23 Scripture: Romans 4:1-8 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Justification by Good Works Abraham Had Good Works David had Bad Works Double Imputation through Christ Whose Works Do You Trust? Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GHdYadlxvIo   Belgic Confession: Article 23: The Justification o...

The Five Solas and Righteousness Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 22 Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 9:30-10:17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Scripture Alone Determines Righteousness Christ Alone Achieves Righteousness Grace Alone Bestows Righteousness Faith Alone Receives Righteousness God’s Glory Alone is Praised for Righteousness Conclusion   S...

The New Man in Christ Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 27 Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Historical Context before Christ How Peace has been Made in Christ When Peace is Enjoyed in God’s Worship Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/vxLD91uudcE   Belgic Confession: Article 27: The Holy Catholic Church We believ...

Atonement Old & New Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 21 Scripture: Genesis 3:21, 4:1-6; Leviticus 16:15, 20-22; Isaiah 53:4-6; Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; Hebrews 2:14-17; Revelation 5:9-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Our Need for Atonement The Atonement as a Propitiation The Atonement as a Path to Take TheAppropriate Responses to the Atonement […] Th...