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Rev. Joe Troutman 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever gain...

Rev. Joe Troutman 1 Finally, my brothers,rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh--

Rev. Joe Troutman 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy'sproven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send...

Rev. Joe Troutman 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 14 Do all things without grumbling or questioning, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in...

Rev. Joe Troutman 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 There...

Rev. Joe Troutman 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always C...

Rev. Joe Troutman 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16 The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that...

Rev. Joe Troutman 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Rev. Joe Troutman 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Rev. Joe Troutman 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Rev. Joe Troutman 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Rev. Joe Troutman 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

Rev. Joe Troutman 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rev. Joe Troutman 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Dr. Carl Trueman concluded the first annual Dallas/Fort Worth Reformation Conference (#DFWRefCon) with his lecture "Usefulness of Creeds for Today." Conference Description: Mid-Cities Presbyterian Church welcomes  Dr. Carl Trueman  for our first annual OPC DFW Reformation Conference . The theme of the conference will be "Reformation Creeds for Today&qu...

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Dr. Carl Trueman delivered his second lecture "Survey of Creeds from the Reformation" at the first annual Dallas/Fort Worth Reformation Conference. Conference Description: Mid-Cities Presbyterian Church welcomes  Dr. Carl Trueman  for our first annual OPC DFW Reformation Conference . The theme of the conference will be "Reformation Creeds for Today&quo...

On Friday, October 10, 2014, Dr. Carl Trueman opened the first annual Dallas/Fort Worth Reformation Conference (#DFWRefCon) with his lecture "Why Creeds Are Biblical." Conference Description: Mid-Cities Presbyterian Church welcomes  Dr. Carl Trueman  for our first annual OPC DFW Reformation Conference . The theme of the conference will be "Reformation Creeds for Today" Dr. Carl...

On Sunday, November 27, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "The God of the Living" from Matthew 22:23-33. "The Resurrection of the Dead is taught in both the Old and New Testaments, but it is based on Jesus's own resurrection from the dead." 1. The Question (vs. 23-28) 23  The same day Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection, and they asked him a question, 24  sayin...

On Sunday, November 20, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Knowing the Truth--With a Capital 'T'" from Matthew 22:15-22. "Just as you give to Caesar the taxes that are due to him, so you must worship God with the worship that is due to his holy name through Jesus Christ." 1. The Way and the Truth (vs. 15-17) 15  Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16  A...

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Invited to the Supper" from Matthew 22:1-14.  "God calls everyone to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, but many stubbornly refuse. But others believe, and are welcomed to the feast." 1. Rejection of the Call (vs. 1-7) 1  And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2  “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a ki...

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Mustangs in the Vineyard" from Matthew 21:33-46. "The Son of God came and was rejected and killed by his people so that sinners who believe in him are given eternal life." 1. The Vineyard and Its Harvest (vs. 33-34) 33  “Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a win...

On Sunday, October 30, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A Tale of Two Sons" from Matthew 21:23-32. "In fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures, Jesus Christ came to bring salvation to every sinner who repents and believes in him." 1. A Question of Authority (v. 23) 2. A Question in Response (vs. 24-27) 3. The Answer (vs. 28-32) mcopc.org/podcast

On Sunday, October 23, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Fruit of Faith" from Matthew 21:17-22 . "Those who don't bear fruit, like the fig tree, will be cursed. But those who believe in Jesus Christ will bear fruit, especially the fruit of worship." 1. In Search of Fruit (vs. 17-19) 2. Faith Yields Fruit (vs. 20-22) mcopc.org

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The King Comes Home" from Matthew 21:12-17 . "The house of the King is a house of prayer and worship, and in order to make true worshipers, the King himself will be offered up as a sacrifice." 1. The True Owner of the House (vs. 12-14) 2. The Unfaithful Tenants (vs. 15-16) 3. The Children of the House (vs. 16-17) mcopc.org

On Sunday, December 26, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Christ Will Not Break a Bruised Reed" from Matthew 12:15-21 . "Jesus Christ was broken and crushed so that bruised sinners like you and me who believe in Christ can be saved from our sins." 1. A Generous God 2. A Gentle Servant 3. The Gentiles' Hope mcopc.org