Mid Cities OPC

On Sunday, December 19, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "With Healing in His Wings" from Matthew 12:9-14 . "Jesus came, Jesus lived, Jesus died, all for the purpose of showing mercy, so that everyone who calls upon his name will be saved. 1. A Merciless Trap (vs. 9-12) 2. The Cost of Mercy (vs. 13-14) mcopc.org

On Sunday, November 28, 2010, Rev. Mike Rasmussen preached "A Prayer for Enlightenment" from Ephesians 1:15-23. 15  For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17  that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit...

On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Least in the Kingdom" from Matthew 11:7-19. "Jesus says that the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than the prophet John because believers now live in the full light of the gospel." 1. A Prophet (vs. 7-10) 7  As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to...

On Sunday, November 14, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The One Who is to Come" from Matthew 11:1-6. "In the face of John's doubt, Jesus reminds him of who he is and what he has done, and he gives that same assurance to everyone who believes in him." 1. Doubt (vs. 1-3) When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2  N...

On Sunday, November 7, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Cross Divides and Reconciles" from Matthew 10:34-42. "Jesus took up his cross which set his Father against him, so that sinful people could find life in him and be reconciled to his Father." 1. Divided by the Cross (vs. 34-37) 34  “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a swo...

On Sunday, October 31, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Have No Fear" from Matthew 10:26-33. "Have no fear when you confess your faith in Christ, because God, who has power over life and death, has become your heavenly Father." 1. Proclaim (vs. 26-27) 26  “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27  What I tell you i...

On Sunday, October 24, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Sheep in the Midst of Wolves" from Matthew 10:16-25 . Jesus desires for wolves to become sheep, and so he sends out his disciples to bear witness to the salvation that comes through him alone. 1. Sent to Bear Witness (vs. 16-20) 2. For Jesus’s Name Sake (vs. 21-23) 3. Discipleship (vs. 24-25)

On Sunday, October 17, 2010, Rev. Clarence Mays preached "Jesus and the Gates of Hell" from Matthew 16:13-21 .

On Sunday, October 10, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Sending Out Laborers" from Matthew 9:35-10:15 . Out of compassion for the lost, Jesus sends us to proclaim the precious gospel of the kingdom to those who are harassed and helpless. 1. Compassion (9:35-38) 2. Authority (10:1-4) 3. The Word (10:5-15)

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Bursting the Bonds" from Matthew 9:18-34 . Jesus breaks the power of sickness, death and Satan’s kingdom, because he came to set free sinners like you and me. 1. A Dead Girl Rises (vs. 18-19, 23-26) 2. Always Unclean (vs. 20-22) 3. Two Blind Men (vs. 27-31) 4. A Muted Man (vs. 32-34)

On Sunday, September 26, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Feasting and Fasting" from Matthew 9:14-17 . Jesus is your Bridegroom, and he lavishes upon you, as his Bride, precious gifts. 1. To Fast or Feast? (vs. 14-15) 2. Clothing and Wineskins (vs. 16-17)

On Sunday, September 19, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Follow Me" from Matthew 9:9-13 . Jesus calls sinners--undeserving of his favor--into his service, and he loves us in spite of our continued sin, and he conforms us to his image.  1. The Call (v. 9) 2. Sitting with Sinners (vs. 10-11) 3. Mercy (vs. 12-13)

On Sunday, September 12, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Forgiveness of Sins" from Matthew 9:1-8 . The Great Physician is the healer of souls, and to all who believe in him, he promises the forgiveness of sins.  1. Triage (vs. 1-2) 2. Who Blasphemes? (vs. 3-5) 3. The Authority of the Son of Man (vs. 6-8)

On September 5, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Binding the Strongman" from Matthew 8:28-34 . Jesus comes as conquering King to set his people free, and not even Satan himself can stand against King Jesus.  1. The Demons Shudder (vs. 28-29) 2. From Bondage to Freedom (vs. 30-32) 3. The Children of Wrath (vs. 33-34)

On August 29, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Following Jesus Through the Storm" from Matthew 8:18-27 . Jesus committed himself to die on the cross in our place so that we would be able to follow him through the trials of life. 1. To Follow Jesus (vs. 18, 19, 21) 2. The Cost (vs. 20, 22-24) 3. The Son of Man (vs. 25-27)

On August 22, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Raising Up Children from Stones" from Matthew 8:5-17 . Jesus is the promised offspring of Abraham who blesses the nations by healing them of sin. 1. Children from Stones (vs. 5-13) 2. The Blessings on the Family (vs. 14-15) 3. The Purpose of Jesus's Ministry (vs. 16-17)

On Sunday, August 8, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A True Confession" from Matthew 7:21-29 . Being in the church does not guarantee your acceptance by Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit must first give you the ability to confess Jesus as the Messiah. 1. A False Confession (vs. 21-23) 2. True Wisdom (vs. 24-27) 3. Authority (vs. 28-29)

On August 1, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Narrow Gate" from Matthew 7:12-20 . Life as a Christian is difficult, but we are able to follow Jesus, not in our strength, but because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross. 1. Summing Up (v. 12) 2. Two Gates (vs. 13-14) 3. False Prophets (vs. 15-20)

On July 25, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Giver of Good Things" from Matthew 7:7-11 . If the desire of our hearts is to seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, Jesus promises that his Father will answer our prayers. 1. The Promises of Jesus (vs. 7-8) 2. The Goodness of Your Heavenly Father (vs. 9-11)

On Sunday, July 18, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Judging and Judgment" from Matthew 7:1-6 . Jesus Christ was judged and condemned in our place so that we may proclaim salvation to sinners, that they might escape the coming wrath at the Last Day of Judgment. 1. Condemnation (vs. 1-2) 2. Hypocrisy (vs. 3-5) 3. Rejected Mercy (v. 6)

On July 4, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Where is Your Treasure?" from Matthew 6:19-24 . We who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ find our security, not in earthly treasures, but in our Father in heaven. 1. Heavenly Treasure (vs. 19-21) 2. Heavenly Vision (vs. 21-23) 3. Heavenly Master (v. 24)

On June 27, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Day of Dependence" from Matthew 6:16-18 . When believers fast, we trust that Jesus Christ, through his death and resurrection, has given us everything we need for faith and life.

On June 20, 2010, Rev. Clarence Mays preached "Believing in Jesus" from John 2:23-3:21 .

On June 13, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 4" from Matthew 6:12-15. For all who believe in Jesus Christ, because of his death and resurrection, our sins are forgiven, and we have victory over evil. 1. Deep in debt (vs. 12, 14-15) 2. The Hour of Trial (v. 13) 3. Doxology  We apologize for the low quality of this week's recording. 

On June 6, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 3" from Matthew 6:10-11 . Jesus teaches us to pray for his will to be done, and for our daily bread, so that we will be content for all that God has done for us. 1. God's Glorious Will (v. 10b) 2. God Glorified in Our Needs (v. 11)