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"We Look Forward" Confession: The Nicene Creed Scripture: 1 Corinthians Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction We Look Forward To the Resurrection To Life in the World to Come Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Z9vC0XlEtfg   The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord J...

Hemmed in without Help Scripture: Psalm 142 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Something to Enjoy When Hemmed In Something to Expect When Hemmed In Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/hKRFiu9_7zY   Scripture Reading: Psalm 142 (King James Version) 142:1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my compl...

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   Belgic...

The Beauty of the Lord's Promises for His People Scripture: Isaiah 4 Preacher: Rev. Fritz Harms   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Redeemed are Holy The Redeemed are Washed Clean The Redeemed are Safe in God's Presence Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/oIlE5muC4vE   Scripture Reading: Isaiah 4 (King James Version) 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will...

Where Do You Stand? Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 7, QA 20-22 Scripture: John 9 Preacher: Rev. Fritz Harms   Sermon Outline: Introduction Faith Believes and Trusts Unbelief Alienates Believers Worship Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Ue-wNWN8Yq0   The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7 Q.20 Are all people then saved through Christ just as they were lost through Adam? A. N...

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 ministers of t...

The Pregnant and Protected Woman Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Who is the Mother? 1-2 Who is the Dragon? 3-4 Who is the Child? 5 Heaven's Victory and Victuals 6 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/_CDvCli_fI4   Scripture Reading: Revelation 12:1-6 (King James Version) 1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with...

How to Conquer Your Dragon Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Defeated Yet Still Destructive 7-10 Defended by the Blood 11-13 Deception Detoured 14-17 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/dYn6-CUNSgU   Scripture Reading: Revelation 12:7-17 (King James Version) 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon;...

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 that alth...

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 believe t...

The Dragon's False Messiah Scripture: Daniel 7, Revelation 13:1-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Power of the Beast The Parody of the Beast The Pervasive Presence of the Beast The Persecution of the Beast Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/WaSSt0JWCQs   Scripture Reading: Daniel 7 (King James Version) 1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel...

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/jUuTHA8...

He Shall Reign Forever and Ever Scripture: Psalm 2, Revelation 11:14-19 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Kingdom Come 14-17 Kingdom Crush 18 Kingdom Covenant 19 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Tg3gvoo9oug   Scripture Reading: Psalm 2 (King James Version) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and...

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 Sacraments of Grace into Works Th...

The Prevailing True Church of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Church's Worship as Projection of Heaven to Earth 1-2 Church's Witness as Prophesying Repentance & Judgement 3-6 Church's War Lost as Prophetic Silencing 7-10 Church's Win As Powerful Resurrection 11-13 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/ARcHAvioKFc   Scripture...

The Gospel of Glory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Gospel Preaching Gospel Preachers Gospel Participation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/99oI185Pbbs   Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced th...

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 We believe tha...

Gone Fishing Scripture: John 21:1-8 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley   Sermon Outline: Introduction Their Effective Labor Their Increasing Light Their Immense Load Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/SXLhSxgSYzo   Scripture Reading: John 21:1-8 (King James Version) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 Ther...

Our Buried Savior Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, QA 41 Scripture: John 19:31-42, 20:1 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley   Sermon Outline: Introduction His Body Prepared His Bed Procured His Blocked Portal Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/b0o3JoGRw84   The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16 Q.41 Why was he "buried"? A. His burial testifies that he really died.   Scripture Reading: John 19:...

A Mystery No More! Scripture: Revelation 10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Angel's Identity 1-2a The Angel's Oath 2b-7 The Angel's Little Book 8-11 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/9soPfz5s_YQ   Scripture Reading: Revelation 10 (King James Version) 1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head,...

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 of the True Church...

John & Nicodemus Scripture: John 3:1-15 Preacher: Elder Matt Balocca   Sermon Outline: Introduction Difficulty of Gospel Simplicity of Gospel Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Cf321LtyjlI   Scripture Reading: John 3:1-15 (King James Version) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that...

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 before God is co...

Resurrection Life in Christ: New Person, New Appetites, New Path Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Dead in Trespasses and Sins 1-3 Quickened and Raised with Christ 4-6 Grateful Trophies of His Grace Forever 7 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Dlf9DU5IzHs   Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 (King James Version) 1 And you hath he quicken...

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, that when the time appointe...