Raymond Presbyterian Church

In this episode, we discuss Chad van Dixhoorn's God's Ambassadors: The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643-1653. This short book details how the Westminster Assembly sought to restore primacy to preaching in their time, and this discussion will pick up those key themes while making some modern day applications along the way.

Preaching from John 19:30, what have we left unfinished, and what loose ends does Jesus tie up?

As we reach the five-year mark of doing ministry together, let’s take a moment to see what God has done and where we pray the next five years will take us.

Preaching from John 19:28-29, what do we see in Jesus’ thirst?

Preaching from Mark 15:33-34, Christ's cry of dereliction has filled the meditations of men and women for centuries. What exactly do we find in this sorrow? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from John 19:25-27, how do we see Jesus' humanity in these final words? How does it inform how we love one another as redeemed humanity? This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Belzoni. www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Luke 23:39-43, what did the thief see in Jesus? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Luke 23:34, what does the first of Jesus' final words tell us about His heart? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from 1 Peter5:8-14, what compelling reason does Peter give us for perseverance? Why should we stand firm until the end?

Preaching from 1 Peter 5:7, does God actually care?

Preaching from 1 Peter 5:1-7, if elders are to shepherd, what are members called to do?

Preaching from 1 Peter 5:1-7, how does Peter connect the role of elders to the theme of suffering and sanctification? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from 1 Peter 4:12-19, no one ever warned me how hard the Christian life would be, or how often suffering would come in the line of duty. How does God raise our comforts in these trials? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from 1 Peter 4:7-11, how can we strengthen our church? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from 1 Peter 4:1-6, how can we pursue holiness in a day and age like our own?

Preaching from 1 Peter 3:18-22, how does Peter utilize baptism for keeping our conscience clean? How can we give our souls a spiritual bath?

Preaching from 1 Peter 3:8-17, how can we continue to do right when the world does us wrong? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

From our Sunday morning series in 1 Peter 3:1-7, how does one improve their marriage? What tools does God provide for us?

Talking through chapter 11 of Maturity, how does Christian run through life patiently? What is necessary in these instances?

How does Satan attack the Christian thought life? How does his accusations and assaults function? How can we arm ourselves against them?

What can we glean from Jesus' encounter with temptation as we encounter temptation ourselves? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Expanding Sinclair Ferguson's chapter on assurance, what is the foundation of our assurance? How can we have such certainty? How can we help others enjoy the same?

Picking up the thoughts from chapter three of Maturity , what is union with Christ? Why is this such an important concept for discussing who we are?

This first lesson begins our reading of Sinclair Ferguson's Maturity , providing us with a broad overview of maturity in the covenant of grace. www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com