Reformation Presbyterian Church – Sermons

The only way to stand strong against the devil is the humbling habit of submission. Why Submitting is Hard (v. 8; Genesis 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11) Resisting the Devil (vv. 5-7, 9-14; Matthew 4:1-11) Submitting (v. 5) Discussion Starters Monday —Is submission a good thing or a bad thing? Is it easy or hard? Why? Is this an area that you need to grow? Tuesday —What is pride? Why does the devil always...

Jesus establishes the pattern of caring for his sheep through his appointed shepherds. Jesus Appoints Shepherds (v. 12-16) Jesus Models Shepherding (v. 17-19)

Those who wish to be leaders in God’s house must serve with no view to personal gain. The Shepherds of Israel (Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Feed My Sheep (vv. 1-2; John 21:15-19) Under-Shepherds (vv. 2-4) Discussion Starters Monday —How do we tend to think about authority and those who possess it? Where do we get these ideas? Are they consistent with the Bible or at odds? Tuesday —What kinds of instructio...

Affliction in the life of the Christian can bring joy when we understand that it’s part of what it means to belong to Jesus and that he is using it to make us more like him. Don’t be Surprised (vv. 12, 19) Suffering as a Christian (vv. 14-16) God’s Purpose and Our Response to Trials (vv. 12-13, 16-19) Discussion Starters Monday — To whom was 1 Peter written? What was the situation like? How would...

Baptism serves as a picture of the kingdom of Christ—a kingdom of sacrifice and service, esteeming the weak above the strong, and putting others before yourself. The Arrival of the Kingdom (vv. 35-37, 41; cf. Mark 8:22-30; 9:14-29) The Correction (vv. 42-45; cf. Mark 8:14-21, 31-9:1; 9:30-32; 10:17-34) The Sign(s) of Inclusion (vv. 38-40) Discussion Starters Monday —What is an initiation rite? Wha...

The time spent waiting for Jesus’ return should be spent learning to subdue your selfishness and serving others whether they be inside the church or out.

All Christians should be able to explain why they are confident that heaven awaits them by telling people what Jesus has done for them.

Peace in life (and in marriage!) is found not in serving yourself, but surrendering to God. Strong Women (vv. 1-6) Strong Men (v. 7) Seeing Good Days (vv. 8-14) Discussion Starters Monday —Do you desire to love life and see good days? What does that mean? Why is it such a desire for everyone? Where do you tend to look for contentment? Tuesday —What is Psalm 34 about? Was pretending to be weak and...

Entrusting yourself to God requires submitting yourself to others including those who would mistreat you because that’s what Jesus did. Jesus’ Example (vv. 21-25) Every Human Institution (vv. 13-17) Servants and Masters (vv. 18-20) Discussion Starters Monday —How do you feel when you hear the word “submit”? Is submission easy or hard? Why? What keeps you from submitting to others? Tuesday —Why do...

As those who have been rescued from judgment and assured of our eternal inheritance, we should treat outsiders with compassion, not malice.

The Old Covenant was intended to humble the children of God and drive them to the grace of the New Covenant, where they find peace with God. The Voice of Sinai (vv. 17-20; cf. Hebrews 2:1-4; 10:1-4) The Voice of Abel’s Blood (Genesis 3-4; cf. Hebrews 11:4) The Voice of Jesus (vv. 22-24) Discussion Starters Monday —What does it mean to long for the “tangible” in worship? Why do you think so many re...

Being a child of God means walking in this world with sacrificial love, the way the Son of God did while he was on earth.

Victory in the Wilderness Wescott Robinson Download

The end of the Christian life is a heavenly inheritance and the road to that goal is one of purification through trials.

When the Lord makes you his own, you become and exile in this world.

What's Going On? Rev. Andrew Farr Download

Peace and forgiveness come through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was raised again as testimony to the Father’s acceptance of his sacrifice.

Living in Light in the World (John 1:1-18) Mark Sumpter Download

God is the great and exalted Creator and Lord, who lowers himself to serve the needy.

Jesus, as the embodiment of wisdom, is the truly blessed man who receives an eternal and unshakable inheritance, which he shares with all who take refuge in him.

A God you can control offers no comfort, but a God who can control history is the only refuge for sinners.

David mistakenly accuses God of abandoning him in his darkest hour, something Christ willing endures in order that he might draw near to his people in love and save them.

Enduring in Exile (Daniel 1:1-21) Rev. Wescott Robinson Download

Because of his willingness to suffer for you, Jesus has been exalted above all others and will rule in the midst of his enemies until the final day and calls you to freely offer yourself wholly to him in gratitude for all he has done.

While we await God’s justice on the Last Day, we must be on guard against those in the church who might be working against it, removing them and raising up others to take their place, for the sake of God’s honor.