Christ Reformed Baptist Church

This sermon explores Exodus 28:40–43, highlighting the garments of the ordinary priests and their significance as types and shadows pointing to Christ and the church. Each article of clothing—the tunic, sash, cap, and undergarments—symbolized righteousness, readiness for service, submission to God's order, and the necessity of purity in worship. Just as the priests were set apart and clothed for g...

This sermon explored the final priestly garments described in Exodus 28, focusing especially on the golden plate inscribed with "Holy to Yahweh," which was fastened to the high priest's forehead. Though outwardly simple, this item carried profound theological weight. It represented how even the most consecrated acts of worship by God's people—those already atoned for—were still tainted by sin and...

This sermon explores the significance of the High Priest's robe in Exodus 28:31–35, emphasizing its typological connection to Christ. The robe, woven entirely of blue, adorned with pomegranates and bells, points forward to the righteousness, intercession, and atoning work of Jesus, our Great High Priest. The pomegranates symbolize the fruitfulness and blood of sacrifice; the bells, the ongoing sou...

In this sermon, we reflect on Peter's final urgent words in 2 Peter 1:1–15, written to stir believers to remember the truth as falsehood and mockery rise. Peter reminds us that God has granted everything needed for life and godliness through His Word. Believers are called to diligently pursue growth in faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection,...

This sermon celebrates the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of the believer's assurance and security in salvation. Drawing from Romans 8:31–39, it proclaims that nothing can separate God's people from His love in Christ—not suffering, sin, or spiritual forces. Through Christ's death, resurrection, ascension, and ongoing intercession, believers are eternally secure. This assurance is not ba...

This sermon from Romans 8:12–17 explores the believer's transformation from slavery to sonship through the power of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that while we have been set free from the dominion of sin, we are not without obligation—we are now debtors to live according to the Spirit. Paul's teaching reveals that true freedom in Christ comes with a new identity and a new calling. Through the doc...

In Romans 6:1–14, Paul confronts a vital question: if we are saved by grace alone, does that give us license to sin? His emphatic answer—"May it never be!"—grounds our understanding of grace not as freedom to sin, but freedom from sin. Believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection; therefore, we have died to sin's rule and now live in newness of life. Our old self was crucified wi...

While the Law exposes our guilt and leaves us condemned, Paul shifts the tone with the words "But now," introducing the righteousness of God that comes apart from the Law—through faith in Jesus Christ. This righteousness is not earned by works but given freely by God's grace. It is revealed in Scripture, received by faith, and secured through Christ's redeeming blood. Jesus is presented as the pro...

This opening message of the "Risen to Reign" series lays a doctrinal foundation from Romans 3:1–20, exposing humanity's universal depravity and the utter impossibility of attaining righteousness through works of the law. Drawing from Paul's argument, which strings together Old Testament texts, it presents a courtroom-style indictment of both Jew and Gentile alike—declaring that no one is righteous...

This sermon explores Philippians 2:12-13, emphasizing the believer's responsibility to live out their salvation with reverence and dependence on God's power. It clarifies that salvation is not earned through works but is a continuous process of sanctification enabled by the Holy Spirit. The ordinance of baptism is highlighted as a public testimony of faith and obedience, not as a means of salvatio...

The significance of the Urim and Thummim in the context of biblical scripture, emphasizing the importance of God's Word and its unchanging truth in guiding the church

The breastpiece of the high priest, an integral part of the priestly clothing, stood to Israel as a reminder of the faithfulness of God to His people. Today it is a typological item that points us toward Christ, His work and the eternal security of all the elect, the chosen people of God

The ephod with its sash and onyx stones serve as a type of Christ. They remind us both of the role of Christ and the Holiness of the God we serve and represent in this world of darkness.

The Light that shines as a perpetual statue before God in the Tabernacle speaks of the Great High Priest and His continual ministering in the presence of God as He represents His people.

The curtains, upheld by the silver bands and hooks, demonstrate the purity of Christ to the world while the silver bands and hooks reminds those inside of the price that was paid for entry.

The brazen altar of the tabernacle points forward to the cross of Christ where the Son of God suffered the wrath of God poured out on Him to pay the full price for the sins of His people.

The veil in the Tabernacle bars the way to the true presence of God, but Christ, has made a way so that we can be reconciled to God.

The description of the boards, silver bases and the bars contained within God's instructions regarding the building of the Tabernacle speak of and foreshadow the hypostatic union of Christ.

Just as the fine linen curtains that form the Tabernacle and point us towards Christ, so too do the curtain and coverings that form the tent over the tabernacle point us toward Christ

God gives Moses specific instructions to build His dwelling place among His people. What does this teach us today and how do we apply it to our lives and walk with Christ

From death to life. The resurrection of Lazarus to bring Glory to the Father and the Son was, just like the regenerating work in our lives, solely and altogether a work of God.

Martha, Mary and Lazarus encounter the Incarnate Word through the death and resurrection of Lazarus. What does this encounter teach us about Christ and how are lives should be affected in light of this teaching?

As the Samaritan Woman at the well encounters Christ she is forever changed. What does this encounter teach us regarding Christ and how do we apply it to our lives today

The encounter between Simeon and the Christ Child, what does this encounter teach us about the effect of the Incarnate Word on those who encounter Him with faith.

Scripture introduces us to the concept of the ecclesia in Matthew as the disciple records Jesus' teaching regarding the foundation of the church (universal) and then later dealing with discipline in the church (local). As we gather to affirm Constitution and By-Laws of Christ Reformed Baptist Church we will look at what Scripture teaches us about the church, specifically God's purpose through the...