Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church

Today in 2 Samuel 3, we are going to look at the surprising ways that God used to advanced His kingdom when He brought David from being King over Judah to being King over all twelve tribes of Israel. God had purposed to do it, so why didn't He just have all twelve tribes come over after Saul died? It would have been much tidier than having Abner lead them all in rebellion.

To put this very succinctly, God is carrying out the plan He has for His whole creation. He is moving the whole creation along to its ultimate destiny of glory.

It has been several weeks since we have been in our sermon series from 2 Samuel. We stopped in the middle of a 2 Sam 2. Today we will look at the rest of chapter 2. Here we see a contrast between David, who is a prince of peace, and Abner, who is a warmonger.

This week's question is question 10, which singles out God's creation of man. This is a very straightforward description of what God did as found in God's Word. First, it simply says that He created us—directly and personally. Second, it says that He made us male and female. Third, it says that He created us after His image in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. See John 4, Col 3:10, Eph 4:24....

As we come to a new year this week, I thought it would be helpful for us to take a look at the book in the Bible that is given to instruct us in how to live beautifully: Proverbs. Chapter 1 describes the purpose of the whole book and gives us a good overview of its contents. It sets us in the right direction. It shows us how to live beautifully (wisely).

As many of you know, I sometimes interrupt our regular sermon series to preach on a subject that has presented itself to us in God's providence. So today, I am going to speak about two sons who have been born—given to us, the Lord Jesus Christ, and Lawrence Kubik—who is being baptised today. While there is no comparison, there is a beautiful correlation and connection. In the opening of Isaiah 9,...

This week, we take up question 8 which explains the two ways that God carries out His plan—the two ways that He brings it about or executes it.

The Jews were baptised to enter the New Covenant when they accepted Him as the promised Messiah, and the Gentiles when they were called to come to God through faith in Him. Both Jews and Gentiles came with their children. But after churches were established, most of the baptisms were of the children born in those families. So it is today in churches that practice household baptism.

The three persons are clearly distinguished here. Jesus begins by saying, "You believe in God." This speaks of the One God (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). But then in John 14, Jesus goes on to speak of three distinct divine persons.

Last week, we saw David's Christ-like response to the news of Saul's & Israel's demise. He truly grieved. He brought justice to the Amalekite for killing the Lord's Anointed. Today, we are moving on in 2 Samuel chapter 1, picking up with verse 17. Here we are shown a wonderful example of godly lamentation.

Since it is true that we know God innately, the Scriptures often simply assume and assert (without argumentation) that there is only one true God.

Today, in the opening chapter of 2 Samuel, we see the very Christ-like response of David as soon as he receives the news about the demise of King Saul.

Today in our Westminster Shorter Catechism series, we are going to look at a basic definition of God—things we need to know about Him and why we need to know them.

Today, we come to the end of First Samuel. Here we have the demise of Saul to make room for David to take the throne. We have seen God preparing David by His grace to be a model of King Jesus. We have seen Saul come to ruin, a man who was never brought to personal repentance and was a king like the nations instead of like Jesus. Here in chapter 31, we see the striking contrast between Saul's demis...

We saw that we cannot rely on human wisdom to bring us to God (I Cor 1:18 – 2:16). Human wisdom does not bring people to God. Trusting in Christ crucified does. Today's question, question 3, is related to last week's question. I want to show you that the focus of these principal teachings of scripture, what we are to believe and how we are to live, is Jesus.

Today, I will review 1 Sam 30:1-10, 'David Returns Home ' then, cover the rest of chapter 30.

Today, we are moving on to Question 2. If you are convinced that your chief end is to glorify and enjoy God (and I hope you are), then you will want to know how to do that! Q. 2 tells us.

People of God, see how much the Lord loves us. He will not allow those that He loves to go on being lukewarm. David did not repent when God rescued him. Gentle measures failed, so now the Lord takes more severe measures.

Last week, we began a new afternoon sermon series on the Shorter Catechism. I did an introductory message to show you that God has called us to confess our faith, therefore faithful churches have always had creeds and confessions. We are to hold to the pattern of such sound words in opposition to false doctrine, false beliefs, that some who profess Christ hold. As those gathered for worship, it is...

My dear brothers and sisters, in this chapter our Lord shows us that He is the One who rescues us when we have become hopelessly entangled with the world through faithless compromise like David was.

This afternoon, I am going to start a new sermon series on the Shorter Catechism. It seems like I sense a need for this about every five years. But why do we do Catechism, and what are we trying to accomplish? Five years ago, I emphasised that we are called to do Catechism. I want to do that again, but to emphasise that it is Christ that we are given when we believe the articles of faith. The goal...

Today, since we have the blessing of welcoming nine new members, and of baptising four covenant children, I am going to break from our regular sermon series in Samuel. Those who are joining want to be a part of a church with a biblical confession and practice. That is why they have come. I want to show you today that where you worship, and what church you are a part of, is important because God is...