Mid Cities OPC

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Shadows and Substance" from Colossians 2:16-17. "God instituted the Sabbath so that the rest we enjoy one day each week would point to the eternal rest we receive from Christ." 1. Food and Drink, Festivals and Days 2. Worship and Rest 3. Day of Resurrection 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food...

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Signs of the Covenant" from Colossians 2:11-15. "Circumcision and baptism are signs that point to the wrath of God on sinners and the promise of God that all who believe in Jesus are raised in him." 1. Made Without Hands (v. 11) 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off...

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, 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 storms of life." 1. To Follow Jesus (vs. 18-20) 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came u...

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached, "The Good News and the Bad News" from Romans 6:23. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23 ESV) mcopc.org/podcast

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "The Dwelling Place of God" from Colossians 2:8-10. "Right now and forevermore, the fullness of deity dwells bodily in Jesus Christ, which means he's forever united to us, and we to him." 1. No Captor But Christ (v. 8) 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition...

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Root and Fruit" from Colossians 2:6-7. "The good news that rooted you in Jesus Christ also causes you to bear fruit for his glory." 1. As You Received Him (v. 6) 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him . . . 2. Trees That Walk (v. 7) . . . 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith,...

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Knowing the Mystery" from Colossians 2:1-5. "God makes us mature by knitting us together in love and giving us understanding of who Christ is and what he has done." 1. Struggle to Encourage (vs. 1-2a) 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face...

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Confessing Christ" from Matthew 10:26-33. "Have no fear when you confess your faith in Christ to others, because your Father who has power over life and death loves you." 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 y...

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Christ in You, the Hope of Glory" from Colossians 1:24-29. 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, t...

On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached "The Parable of the Sower" from Luke 8:1-15. 1 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 a...

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "From Hostile to Holy" from Colossians 1:21-23. "The wrath of God upon the Son of God has reconciled sinful men and women to the holy God." 1. Alienated and Evil (v. 21) 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,  2. Restored Above Reproach (v. 22) 22 he has now reconciled in his body of fle...

On Sunday, April 9, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Part 2: The Firstborn from the Dead" from (Colossians 1:18-20). "When Jesus Christ conquered death, he showed the world that he is the everlasting Son of God, and he carried us with him from death to life." 1. In the Beginning 2. Darkness Over the Deep 3. Let There Be Light 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He...

On Sunday, April 2, 2023 Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Part 1: By the Blood of His Cross" from Colossians 1:18-20. "Jesus Christ made peace between us and God by uniting himself to us as a head is united to a body, shedding his blood for us and rising again." 1. For Our Sake God Bled 2. The God Who Died is the Head of the Church 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He...

On Sunday, March 26, 2023 Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Imaging the Invisible" from Colossians 1:15-17. "Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, infallibly makes God known to us so that we might worship and have joy in the triune God forever." 1. Invisible, Yet Visible (v. 15) 2. Uncreated, Yet Born of a Creature (vs. 16-17). 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn...

On Sunday, March 19, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "From God's Wisdom to Our Walk" from Colossians 1:9-14. "God gives wisdom to his people in order for us to be built up into his spiritual temple." 1. Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding (v. 9) 2. A Worthy Manner (vs. 10-12) 3. Out of Darkness (vs. 13-14) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for y...

On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Power of the Gospel" from Colossians 1:5b-8. "The gospel of Jesus Christ is foolishness to those who refuse to believe, but for those who trust in Jesus it is the very power of God himself. 1. The Word of the Truth (v. 5b) 2. God-Given Growth (v. 6) 3. A Minister of Christ (vs. 7-8)  5b Of this you have heard before in the word of t...

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Faith, Hope and Love" from Colossians 1:3-5a. "Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ gives us the sure hope of everlasting life which causes us to love all saints." 1. Always Thankful (v. 3) 2. Reports of Faith (v. 4) 3. An Imperishable H ope (v. 5a) 4. The Fruit of Love  3  We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when w...

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman introduced his exposition of the book of Colossians by preaching "Apostolic Greetings and Salutations" from Colossians 1:1-2. "The sovereign grace that called Paul to be an apostle is the same sovereign grace that called you to repent and believe in Jesus Christ." 1. By the Will of God (v. 1) 2. To the Saints (v. 2a) 3. Grace and Peace (v. 2b) mcop...

On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "David: A Life Remembered for Our Instruction" from 1 Samuel 13:11-15. In the history of David's life we are shown how awful David's sins were, and how great God's salvation is. 1. A Man in Full 2. A Type of Christ 3. A Man After God's Own Heart  11  Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “When I saw that the people w...

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached "Something New Under the Sun" from Luke 24:13-27. 13  That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14  and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15  While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went wit...

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "The Burdens of Others" from Galatians 6:1-5. "Jesus Christ bore the burden of our sin and guilt on the cross, and we must bear the burden of our brothers and sisteres in Christ." 1. Bearing Each Others' Burdens (vs. 1-2) 1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentlenes...

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "The Power of the Sword" from 1 Kings 2:13-46. mcopc.org/podcast

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached, "Ascribe Ye Strength unto God" from Psalm 68:34a. mcopc.org/podcast

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "The Son Who Did Learn Obedience" from 1 Kings 2:1-12. "Jesus Christ, the Son of God, co-equal in power with the Father and the Holy Spirit, learned obedience to his Father in order to save sinners." 1. Commands He Couldn't Keep (vs. 1-4) 1 When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, 2  “I am about to go...

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Horns of a Dilemma" from 1 Kings 1:41-53. "The Lord's King sits on the Throne and even his enemies pay homage to him." 1. Jonathan's Report (vs. 41-47) 41  Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they finished feasting. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, “What does this uproar in the city mean?...