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This is where you will find sermons and updates for our church. Our mission is to preach expository sermons focusing on the gospel of Christ. We are a church that is tied to the reformed tradition and seeks to submit to the scriptures so we walk in the Lord’s wisdom rather than our own.
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Sometimes we can think that worship is merely rote or just part of our routine. We can think this sometimes because worship seems too orderly. Do we have a Biblical basis for an orderly worship service?
The people of God want to know why the Lord does not seem to love them. In their mind they have not really done anything wrong and so they want proof to show that they have been faithless. So far the issue has been with the priest, but what about the people? What is the Lord going to present to establish his people are faithless?
The Lord calls us to worship and to make the Lord our focal place. When we are called to worship as a people what is the basis of the Lord calling us to worship? How are we called out of the world to Worship our God and our King?
We know that the ministering priesthood of Israel has come to completion because of Christ’s priestly work. Malachi rebukes the priests in Israel, and so what value can Malachi’s warning for the priests have for us today?
The people who receive the message from Hebrews seem to be struggling to keep their faith. The author in Hebrews exhorts them to keep their faith. Why would they want to keep their faith? What does worship have to do with them keeping their faith? How can such an old exhortation still be relevant today?
The Lord has established for Israel that the Lord really does love Israel. The Lord is also one who has been faithful to the promises of the covenant of grace. The Lord has delivered, defended, and deposited Israel right where they need to be. Now the Lord turns to cross examine Israel. Have they loved the Lord as they should? How has Israel failed to love the Lord?
Israel has a checkered past and some struggles in their faithfulness to the Lord. Now, Israel is in a place where she is sort of in the land, but not fully enjoying all the benefits of the Lord. Israel wants to know if the Lord really loves the younger son, and so they ask the Lord if he really loves Jacob. So, does the Lord love Jacob and how do we know?
Isaiah the prophet is called into the most holies of places. You would think that he would be overjoyed to encounter the full holies of our Lord, but he is overwhelmed by his placement in the true temple. Why is Isaiah so upset and concerned? This is a prophet set apart unto the Lord and so what does he have to worry about? What is the Lord ultimately going to do to set aside this man’s fears, but at the same time equip this man to come into HIs holy presence?
When we meet together for worship it might be something that has become rather rote. We rise, we sing, we listen, and we might think that there is not much we can glean from worship because the experience is not what we expect it to be. Is this a problem with worship or a problem with us? What is really going on between God and HIs people even if the Ark of the Covenant is not present with us?
Paul concludes his letter to the church with the assurance of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ being conferred to this church. Why do we study this letter and why does it matter that there are all these men are mentioned in the conclusion of the letter? Why do we want to study this old letter today?
Joshua assembles the Lord’s people together after they cross the Jordan River. Joshua is command to circumcise the people of God a second time. Why would Joshua waste precious time to engage in such a physical ceremony? Why not just go to war, secure the land, and enjoy the Lord’s redemptive purpose?
Paul reminds Philemon that Philemon owes Paul his very life. Why would Paul say such a thing? Is Paul being arrogant and manipulative? Does Paul have a different motivation for saying such a strong statment to Philemon?
Paul has the authority of an apostle. This means that Paul can give a command and it is as if Christ gives the command. Paul makes a big deal not to appeal to his apostolic authority when he exhorts Philemon. Why does Paul use so many words rather than simply write, “I command you to forgive your brother who ran away!” Why does Paul try so hard not to constrain Philemon through forceful words?
Abraham is one who has called out of his land, away from his father, and away from idolatry. He is called to worship the one true God. Does this mean that only those who are genetically tied to Abraham have life in Abraham? How do we know that the blessings for Abraham are for the nations rather than one nation or nationality?
We know that the fall of mankind radically changes human history. It also changes how we relate to God. Can we have a relationship with the Lord once again? What does that relationship look like after God pronounces a curse upon man and this creation? Can man really worship the one true God?
Paul is thankful for this man who creates more stress for Paul while Paul has enough to think about while being in Prison. Why is Paul thankful for this additional work? What can Paul celebrate in the midst of his circumstances? What does this teach us about a true grace-centered and Gospel-centered joy?
Paul celebrates being a prisoner of Christ Jesus. How can this man be joyful and why is this relevant to Philemon?
Please be encouraged through this sermon by Rev. Casey Freswick while our pastor enjoys some additional refreshment.
Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Angelo Contreras. He fills our pulpit while our pastor relaxes during his vacation. Rev. Angelo Contreras is the associate pastor of Zion URC in Ripon, CA.
Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Angelo Contreras. He fills our pulpit while our pastor relaxes during his vacation. Rev. Angelo Contreras is the associate pastor of Zion URC in Ripon, CA.
We are a bible believing church in the Belgrade, MT. We are a Reformed Protestant church who desire to build one another up in love as we sojourn under the sun.
