Northpointe PCA Sermons

Scripture: Genesis 3: 16-19 Order of Service Scripture Reading — Genesis 3:16-19 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: The Inevitability of Suffering Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19 I. Suffering Is Inevitable: The Testimony of Genesis 3 A. Context: God's words to Adam and Eve after the Fall are addressed to all of representative humanity B. God lays out a life of pain for both man and woman The man&...

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Order of Service Announcements Hymn — O Worship the King Prayer of Invocation Call to Worship — Psalm 103:1-5 Hymn Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon — 1 John 1:9 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction Sermon Title: Effectual Calling Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 I. The Appointment of Effectual Calling A. Two kinds of calli...

Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 97 Hymn — Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Shorter Catechism Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 20:18–42 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn — Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: Godly Remembrance Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–7 I. Introduction to 2 Timothy A. Context: P...

Order of Service Sermon Prayer Requests and Pastoral Prayer Sermon Title: Suffering and Our Desires Scripture: Mark 14:26-31 I. Introduction: Suffering Exposes Our True Desires A. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film The Stalker illustrates the frightening gap between what we think we want and what we truly desire B. The central question: What if what lies behind that door is not what we truly want? C...

Scripture: Acts 10 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-11 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Prayer of Confession — from Psalm 51 Assurance of Pardon — from Psalm 51 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 20:1-17 Pastoral Prayer Special Music Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles Scripture: Acts 10:1-48 I. The Character of Cornelius A. Cornelius was a R...

Scripture: Psalms 139:1-12 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 98:1-3 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Affirmation of Faith — Nicene Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 19:11-24 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: From Lonely to Loved — Knowing God Is Always Present Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12 I. God Knows Me Intimately A. He knows who I am — "...

Scripture: John 6:15-36 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 96:1-6 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 8.1 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 18:17-30 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The True Bread That Satisfies Scripture: John 6:14-35 I. There Are Things That Result in Jesus Withdrawing His Presence A...

Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 100 Hymn Prayer of Invocation Corporate Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 103:11-13 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 18:1-16 Pastoral Prayer Offering Sermon Hymn — Wonderful Words of Life Benediction Sermon Title: The Church as Pillar and Foundation of Truth Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15 I. The Household of God A. The church is not a building — it is...

Scripture: Joel 3 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 96:2-6 Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith (Westminster Shorter Catechism) Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 17:38-58 Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn — Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer Sermon Hymn Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: The Divine Warrior Scripture: Joel 3 I. The Divine Warrior Wages War in the Courtroom...

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 105:1-15 Prayer of Invocation Prayer of Confession — from Daniel 9 Assurance of Pardon — Ephesians 1:7 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 17:1-37 Pastoral Prayer Special Music Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving Sermon Benediction — Romans 15:13 Sermon Title: The Day of the Spirit Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 I. The Day of the Spirit Is a Day of Ex...

Scripture: Joel 2:1-27 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-7 Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Nicene Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 16 Prayer Hymn Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Prayer Hymn Benediction — Jude 24-25 Sermon Title: The Day of the Lord Scripture: Joel 2:1-27 I. The Day of the Lord Brings Judgment ( Joel 2:1-11 ) A. The passage is bookended by the phrase "the...

Scripture: Joel 1 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 100 Hymn — Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Joel 2:12-13 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 15:10-35 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — Surely the Presence of the Lord Sermon Hymn — Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Benediction Sermon Title: The Locust Plague Scripture: Joel 1 I. The Reas...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: The Last Judgment Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 I. The Last Judgment and the Judge A. God has appointed Jesus Christ as the judge of the last day John 5:22, 27 — the Father has given all authority to execute judgment to the Son The title "Son of Man" comes from Daniel 7:13-14 — dominion over all nations given to one like a son of man Acts 17:31 — God w...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 118:1-9 Hymn — Fairest Lord Jesus Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Apostles' Creed Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 15:1-9 Pastoral Prayer Hymns Sermon Hymn Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Good Life Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 I. The Good Life Consists of a Good Fight A. Paul addresses Timothy as a...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: The State of Men after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead Scripture: Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 32 I. Man as an Embodied Soul A. Man is composed of body and soul — Genesis 2:7 The body is formed from dust; God breathed life into man Man is complete only as an embodied, living soul B. The fall introduces separation of body and soul — Genesis 3...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: Synods and Councils — Authority and Purpose in Church Government Scripture: Acts 15:1-29 I. What Is a Synod? A. The word synod comes from the Greek word simply meaning "assembly" B. A synod is an assembly of teaching and ruling elders gathered to discuss and direct the affairs of the church C. In Presbyterian polity, there are three church courts The...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 97:6-9 Hymn — Holy, Holy, Holy Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Luther's Small Catechism, Second Article Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 14:24-35 Pastoral Prayer Sermon Hymn — Breathe on Me, Breath of God Benediction — Romans 15:13 Sermon Title: Christian Servants Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 I. Christian Servants Serve a...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: Church Censures and the Authority of Christ Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19 I. The Government of the Church A. Christ is King and Head of the Church, governing through church officers distinct from civil magistrates Isaiah 9:6-7 — prophecy of Christ whose government will increase without end on David's throne Christ, seated at the right hand of the Father, rul...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Order of Service Call to Worship — Isaiah 12:3-6 Hymn — Come, Christians, Join to Sing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin — Daniel 9 Assurance of Pardon — 1 John 1:9 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 14:16-23 Pastoral Prayer Hymn — O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Sermon Hymn — God Be with You Till We Meet Again Benediction Sermon Title: How Does the Church Treat Elders?...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 67 Hymn — O Father, You Are Sovereign Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Pastoral Prayer Hymn Sermon Hymn — Blessed Be the Tie That Binds Benediction Sermon Title: Family Distinctions Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16 I. Family Distinctions in Regard to Age a...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: The Lord's Supper as a Spiritual Sacrament Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16 I. The Four Views of the Lord's Supper A. Transubstantiation (Roman Catholic) The bread and wine literally become Christ's body and blood The confession opposes this in section 2: Christ is not offered up repeatedly, but only commemorated Hebrews 9:25-26 — Christ appeared &qu...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Title: Baptism in the Reformed Presbyterian Tradition Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14 I. Baptism Replacing Circumcision A. This position is hermeneutical, not merely a proof-text argument — it rests on covenant theology and the continuity of God's redemptive plan B. The Abrahamic covenant, signified and sealed by circumcision, is fulfilled in Christ Genesis 17:9-14 —...

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 116:5-9 Hymn — Great Is Thy Faithfulness Prayer of Adoration Confession of Sin — Psalm 51:1-4 Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 51:17 Scripture Reading — 1 Samuel 13:8-23 Pastoral Prayer Hymn — He Will Hold Me Fast Sermon Benediction Sermon Title: The Teaching Ministry Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 I. A Minister Teaches from the Bible...

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Order of Service Call to Worship — 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Hymn — Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Larger Catechism, Q&A 87 Scripture Reading — Acts 13:26-39 Pastoral Prayer Hymn — Worship Christ the Risen King Sermon Benediction Sermon Title: The Resurrected Man Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 I. A Foolish Man in the Eyes of th...

Order of Service Sermon Sermon Notes: The Sacraments According to the Westminster Confession of Faith Scripture: Romans 4:11 Text of Study: Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 27 I. The Sacraments as Signs and Seals A. The confession defines sacraments as "holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace" Language of signs and seals drawn from Romans 4:11 , where circumcision is called...