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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 […] The post &#8220...

2nd Beast of Propaganda & Power Scripture: Daniel 3:1-7, Revelation 13:11-18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Propaganda & Power 11-14a Image Makers 14b-15 Identity Makers 16-18 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/fu_5WpwV9to   Scripture Reading: Daniel 3:1-7 (King James Version) 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height wa...

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...

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 […] The post Th...

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...

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 agai...

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...

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 […] The pos...

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...

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 post He Shall...

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...

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: ht...

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...

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 […] The post The...

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 w...

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 [&#823...

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...

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 […]...

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 di...

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 [&#823...

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...

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 […] The post John &#0...

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...

A Little Book for a Little While Scripture: Ezekiel 2:6-3:3, Amos 3:7-8, Revelation 10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Meaning of the Interlude The Meaning of the Angel & His Text The Tasty Text Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/H4iwOWglrF0   Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 2:6-3:3 (King James Version) 6 And thou, son […] The post A Little...

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...