Mid Cities OPC

On May 30, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 2" from Matthew 6:9-10 a. We can pray that our Father in Heaven be glorified because we have been redeemed by our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Our Glorious Father and King (v. 9a) 2. God's Glorious Name (v. 9b) 3. God's Glorious Kingdom (v. 10a)

On May 23, 2010, US Army Chaplain, Rev. Paul Berghaus preached "A Theology of Suffering" from Job 38:1-11 .

On May 16, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray" from Matthew 6:5-8 . Jesus Christ teaches us to pray because he has gained access for us to his Father's throne by his death, by his resurrection and by his ascension.  1. Not Like the Hypocrites (v. 5) 2. Not Like the Pagans (v. 7) 3. Like the Sons of God (vs. 6,8)

On May 9, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Praised by Men or Praised by God?" from Matthew 6:1-4 . Jesus obeyed his Father by selflessly giving his life for us so that we could be obedient to the Father and selflessly give to others. 1. Fair Warning (v. 1) 2. Hypocrisy in Giving (v.s 2) 3. Secrecy in Giving (v. 3-4)

On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Rev. Joe Troutman preached "How to Love Your Enemy" from Matthew 5:43-48 . Jesus commands us to love our enemies, because God loved us while we were his enemies, and gives us his Spirit to make this possible. 1. Hatred versus Love (verses 43-44) 2. Sons of the Father (verses 45-47) 3. Perfection (verse 48) mcopc.org

On April 18, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on being as good as your word from Matthew 5:33-37 . Jesus proved that his word was true by dying in our place, and rising from the dead on the third day, just as he foretold. 1. Do Not Swear in Vain (v. 33) 2. No Oath at All (vs. 34-36) 3. Yes or No (v. 37)

On April 11, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on keeping your marriage vows from Matthew 5:31-32. Jesus intends for marriage to be a reflection of his love for the church. He loved his church enough to die for her.  1. Legal Notice (v. 31) 2. Divorce as Adultery (v. 32)

On April 4, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on adultery in the heart from Matthew 5:27-30. Our sin, even in its most hidden form, requires drastic measures: namely, the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, and his triumph over sin and death in his resurrection.  1. Sexual Covetousness (vs. 27-28) 2. Drastic Measures (vs. 29-30)

On March 28, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Murder in the Heart" from Matthew 5:21-26 . Jesus Christ gives grace to those who humbly walk with him, so that we can be forgiven, and can forgive others. 1. The Person Who is Angry (vs. 21-22) 2. The Person Who Has Made Another Angry (vs. 23-26)

On March 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Fulfilled" from Matthew 5:17-20. Jesus came to bring freedom from the oppressive requirements the Scribes and Pharisees added to the Law. At the same time, he shows us that the requirements of the Law are even more strict than they taught.  1. To Fulfill (v. 17) 2. Until All is Accomplished (vs. 18-19) 3. Greater Righteousness (v. 20)

On March 14, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on salt and light from Matthew 5:13-16 . Disciples who are faithful to Jesus are as useful to the world as salt on food, or as light in darkness. 1. The Salt of the Earth (v. 13) 2. The Light of the World (vs. 14-16)

On March 7, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the third sermon in a series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:9-12 . Because God made peace with you through Jesus's life and death, you are able to make peace with others, but you should expect persecution for Jesus's account. 1. Peacemakers (v. 9) 2. Those Who Are Persecuted (vs. 10-12)

On February 28, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the second of two parts on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:6-8 . We become citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven by the life and death of Jesus, and Jesus is teaching us to be what we have become. 1. Those Who Hunger and Thirst (v. 6) 2. The Merciful (v. 7) 3. The Pure in Heart (v. 8)

On February 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached the first of two parts on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-5 . Jesus teaches what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven, and we are called to believe because of who he is, and what he has done for us. 1. Jesus Begins to Teach (vs. 1-2) 2. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (v. 3) 3. Blessed are Those Who Mourn (v. 4) 4. Blessed are the Meek...

On February 14, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on the power of the word from Matthew 4:12-25 . Common words spoken by God with the witness of the Holy Spirit in our hearts call us to repentance and faith in Christ Jesus. 1. Fulfilling (vs. 12-17, 23a) 2. Calling (vs. 18-22) 3. Healing (vs. 23b-25)

On February 7, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on the temptation of Jesus from Matthew 4:1-11 . Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, so that through his death and resurrection, sinners like you and I may be able to resist the devil to the very end of our lives. 1. Put to the test (vs. 1-2) 2. If you are the Son of God (vs. 3-7) 3. If you will worship me (vs. 8-11) 4. It is written (vs 4, 6, 7,...

On January 31, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Lamb of God" from Matthew 3:13-17 .  Jesus fulfilled all righteousness for his people by receiving John's baptism of repentance so that he can identify with his people.  1. The Humiliation and Exaltation of Identification [5:50]  2. The Reason for Identification [15:06]

On January 24, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Elijah Who Is To Come" from Matthew 3:1-12 . The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The King sits on his throne as judge. Therefore, all people everywhere, are commanded to repent. 1. John the Preacher (vs. 1-3) [7:43] 2. John the Prophet (vs. 4-10) [16:25] 3. John the Baptist (vs. 11-12) [21:21]

On January 17, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Israel of God" from Matthew 2:13-23 . This passage call us to confess Jesus as our King and our Savior, who gives salvation to everyone who will repent of their sins and believe in him.  1. Into Exile (vs. 13-15) [9:01] 2. From Weeping to Gladness (vs. 16-18) [14:49] 3. The Despised Branch of Jesse (vs. 19-23) [22:55]

On January 3, 2010, Rev. Professor Elliott Greene preached "An Undying Affection" from John 14:27-31 . An undying affection is what the Christ represents, is and wants to be sincerely in us. God saves us through his Son’s affection. We are being kept by Christ’s faithful love for his Father of which we have become partakers.~Elliott Greene (paraphrased) In 2010, Elliott Green was assistant pastor...

On December 27, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "His Own Received Him Not" from Matthew 2:1-12 . The Kingship of Jesus threatened Herod, but it threatens us as well. It threatens our sovereignty over our own lives. But the response of faith is to fall down before Christ, and worship him.  1. In Search of the King (vs. 1-2) [7:09] 2. The Disbelief of God's People (vs. 3-8) [10:47] 3. Gentil...

On December 13, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Long-Awaited King" from Matthew 1:1-17 . Jesus is the true Son of Abraham, which makes him true Israel; he is also the true Son of David, which makes him the true King of Israel.  1. The Son of Abraham 2. The Son of David

On December 6, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A Long-Awaited Son" from Ruth 4:13-22 . God oversees even the sufferings in our lives, in order to carry out his great plan of salvation. 1. The Birth of a Son (v. 13) [4:10] 2. A Blessing to Naomi (vs. 14-16) [7:54] 3. A Bigger Picture (vs. 17-22) [16:40] mcopc.org/podcast

On November 22, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Ruth's Redemption" from Ruth 4:1-12 .  Ruth's redemption rested, and ours rests, in God's hands alone,  1. A Meeting in the Gate (vs. 1-6) [8:11] 2. Boaz Redeems Ruth (vs. 7-12) [15:29] mcopc.org/podcast

On November 15, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Proposal for Redemption" from Ruth 3:6-18 .  We may plan for the future, but God directs our steps, and he promises to work everything out for the good of those who love him. 1. Ruth's Proposal (vs. 6-9) [6:43] 2. Boaz's Response (vs. 10-15) [15:03] 3. Ruth's Return (vs. 16-18) [24:42]] mcopc.org/podcast