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In the story of Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation and repentence, we learn that we all need to be humbled because we also are full of pride and full of ourselves. But God is gracious: When He humbles us, He is saving us. Hear the sermon by Pastor Nate Harlan. The post Be Humbled — Daniel 4:1‑37 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

It's a simple question: Do you love God like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego do? They loved God more than their own lives, even within sight of the king and his fiery instrument of execution. How can we follow their exemplary example? The post More Than Conquerors — Daniel 3:8‑30 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Idolatry is man exalting himself in God’s place. Here in the book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar is a case study of human depravity, refusing to accept the rule of God. Pastor Nate Harlan points us to Scripture to show us the remedy to our own idolatry.  The post Man’s Idolatrous Aspirations — Daniel 2:46‑3:7 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The church is not a captive awaiting rescue. The church is a conquering army, capturing nations by throwing down their idols, all by preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. Find courage and hope from this portion of the book of Daniel. The post The Everlasting Kingdom — Daniel 2:31‑45 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

When facing insurmountable troubles, what should the child of God do? It's hard to find a better example than Daniel. He kept his cool when facing death because he trusted God and His generosity. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan’s encouraging sermon on chapter two of Daniel. The post The Supremacy of God — Daniel 2:1‑30 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

No human government may forbid what God commands or command what God forbids. But what do we do when government commands us to disobey God? Hear from Pastor Nate Harlan’s second sermon from his series on the book of Daniel.  The post No Compromise — Daniel 1:3‑21 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Today, Pastor Nate Harlan begins a sermon series through the book of Daniel. Before we begin, though, we take a look at 2 Kings and the reign of Hezekiah, whose own sin of trusting in princes rather than in God the Father caused the Babylonian captivity. The post Trust in God’s Sovereignty — Daniel 1:1‑2 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

As Pastor Nate Harlan wraps up his series on the Paul's letter to the Philippians, we are reminded of five important truths, including the fact that nothing compares to the all-surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. The post Remembering What We’ve Learned — Philippians 4:21‑24 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

How should the church function so that she does not fall away from the gospel? The Apostle Paul tells us that one important task is to bear one another’s burdens by restoring your brothers and sisters when they are caught in sin. Fellowship like this is an imperative. The post Bear One Another’s Burdens — Galatians 6:1‑5 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

What pleases God? The Apostle Paul tells us that the acceptable sacrifice that pleases God is being generous as He is generous, and this generosity is expressed in tangible ways.  The post Finding Joy in Giving God Joy — Philippians 4:14‑20 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

We are all prone to be discontent. That's why the Apostle Paul wrote these words in his letter to the Philippians. But we're not to try to find contentment in our circumstances. We must find our contentment, and our strength, in Christ. The post Christ Our Strength — Philippians 4:10‑13 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

God as our heavenly Father does not want us to worry. He wants us to have His peace. Just like any decent earthly father does not want his kids to be filled with anxiety, our Father wants us to rest in Him. The post The Peace of God — Philippians 4:2‑7 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Since perfection is impossible this side of the grave, perfectionism leads to either self-delusion or despair. Instead, Pastor Nate Harlan exhorts us to think like mature Christians who are honest about our sins and yet are always pressing on toward what lies ahead.  The post Pressing On — Philippians 3:12‑16 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

The doctrine of justification is crucial in understanding the gospel — and in loving our savior. The realization that our righteousness depends entirely on what Jesus has accomplished for us on the cross should fan the flame of our love for Him.  The post In Christ Alone — Philippians 3:1‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

We need to recapture the notion of Biblical friendship. In this sermon on Philippians, Pastor Nate Harlan shows us that Timothy and Epaphroditus put Christ’s interests above their own by being genuinely concerned for the church, Christ’s primary interest. The post Two Exemplary Men — Philippians 2:19‑30 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Complaining and arguing may seem like small sins to us, but Scripture treats them very seriously. They are the children of discontent, which itself is the gateway to idolatry. In this sermon, Pastor Nate Harlan tells us two ways to put discontent to death.  The post Why We Need To Repent from Discontent — Philippians 2:14‑18 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

God does all that pleases Him and it is God's good pleasure to work in us. And the power that brought Christ from the grave is the same power at work in His people, despite our weakness, emotions, and sin. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan apply these truths to the Christian life. The post God Working in You — Philippians 2:12‑13 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Why did God exalt Christ? Jesus was not seeking glory for himself. He was already equal to the Father before suffering the humiliation of His incarnation. Instead, everything Christ did was for his people’s benefit. Listen to Pastor Nate Harlan's encouraging sermon on the glorification of Jesus. The post The Glorification of the God-Man — Philippians 2:9‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Churc...

How we live flows directly from how we believe. And one of the most important beliefs we have is the doctrine of Christ: Who is Jesus and what does that mean for us? Pastor Nate Harlan shows how important it is that Christ became a man just like us in every respect. The post Part Two: The Humiliation of Christ — Philippians 2:1‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

John Calvin said that strife and vain-glory are the “two most dangerous pests for disturbing the peace of the Church.” How does the church battle these sins? By looking to Christ’s example of humility and striving for true unity.  The post Part One: Christ’s Example of Humility — Philippians 2:1‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Christians need courage for we live a life of conflict in a cosmic battle against the powers of darkness. But in this message by Pastor Nate Harlan, we hear that the secret to living a fearless life is to stand side by side in one spirit and with one mind with your brothers and sisters in Christ.  The post Standing Firm in One Spirit — Philippians 1:27‑30 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church...

No one likes to think about dying. Death is loss and separation. But the Apostle Paul flips the narrative by saying death is gain because through it, he gains Christ. If we also see death as deliverance, we, like Paul, can live lives of fearlessness.  The post To Live Is Christ, and To Die Is Gain — Philippians 1:19‑26 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

In our politically correct culture, where it is impolite to call out wickedness, Christians are tempted to be shamed into silence about the gospel. But the Apostle Paul says we don’t get to play it safe. We are called to be fearless in speaking the truth. The post Speak Without Fear — Philippians 1:12‑18 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

In our day and age, love is often defined as undiscerning acceptance. In one sense, this is good, but it is woefully incomplete. If we are to abound more and more in the love of Christ, the church must discern between truth and error, and between good and evil. The post True Love Discerns — Philippians 1:7‑11 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .

Our God is the God of peace. But this is not mere absense of conflict. No, our God earned peace for his children through the violent death of his own Son. And God in turn will crush Satan under our feet. The post The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan Under Your Feet — Romans 16:20 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church .