It is our resolve at Covenant URC to truly hold the Three Forms of Unity as reflecting the Word of God and promote these in our congregation. May the Lord keep us faithful to this task. As the Belgic Confession mentions the marks of the true church are: the pure preaching of the gospel, the right us…
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Preparing for that Day Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Purity and Peace Pursued 14 Patience of the Lord Counted 15-16a Perversion of Scripture Guarded Against 16b-17 Progress Spiritually by Growth 18 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/paq-fVHSQAU Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:14-18 (King James Version) 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye […] The post Preparing for that Day appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Waiting and Hastening the Day of God Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Coming Conflagration 8-10 Compels to Holiness toward God 11-13 And a Community of Peace 14 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/I1QIJ5JMXvE Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 (King James Version) 8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one […] The post Waiting and Hastening the Day of God appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
No Dogs or Hogs in Heaven Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Empty 17 Emphatic 18 Entangled 19-20 End 21-22 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/YcvPNhKqiMs Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 2:17-22 (King James Version) 17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom […] The post No Dogs or Hogs in Heaven appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Divisive Leaders: Arrogant & Adulterous Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-16, Jude 7-10 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Arrogant 10-13a Adulterous 13b-16 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/XvfmhXBeD10 Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 2:10-16 (King James Version) 10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous […] The post Divisive Leaders: Arrogant & Adulterous appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Fiery Trials from False Teachers Extinguished Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10, Acts 20:28-32, Romans 16:17-20 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The End Pending The End in Sight? The End Will End Trials in God’s Rescue Diligence to the End Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/i-v8E3Mc7M0 Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 2:4-10 (King James Version) […] The post Fiery Trials from False Teachers Extinguished appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Petra’s Touchstone for Ferreting Out False Teachers Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-2:3 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Touchstone 1:19-21 The Teachers 2:1 The Taught 2:2 The Train They Board 2:3 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/OEd3GYow1Rw Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:19-2:3 (King James Version) 19 We have also a more sure word […] The post Petra’s Touchstone for Ferreting Out False Teachers appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Knowing for Sure Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Fable or Fact? Eyewitness Testimony 16-18 1st and Foremost — Scripture 19-20 Final Fact 21 Scripture is from God via Holy Spirit Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/gC-BelWNrpw Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21 (King James Version) 16 For we have […] The post Knowing for Sure appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Calling & Election…Confirmed and Questioned? Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Acquire Faith to Begin1-4 Add On Effort to Progress 5-9 Added On Entrance to Finish 10-11 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/_1lWWGMC0Ao Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-11 (King James Version) 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle […] The post Calling & Election…Confirmed and Questioned? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Need to be Reminded Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Keep Reminding You 1-2 While in this Tent 13-14 After this Tent 15 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/_BEi6EB7mRE Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:12-15 (King James Version) 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always […] The post The Need to be Reminded appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Make Your Calling and Election Sure Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Calling Decreed 1-4 The Qualities Deepened 5-9 The Confirmation Drawn 10-11 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/gpJEwGEKC_g Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-11 (King James Version) 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, […] The post Make Your Calling and Election Sure appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Transformation unto Glory in Christ Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:4 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Divine Power Divine Promises Divine Partakers Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GtDnEveTPaE Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-4 (King James Version) 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, […] The post Transformation unto Glory in Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Growing in Grace & Knowledge Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18, 1:1-2 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Peter Partners Peace Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/TRxSoIVy3ds Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:14-18 (King James Version) 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in […] The post Growing in Grace & Knowledge appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sit, Walk, Stand: Rock or Sand? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 3-4 Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5, 2 Peter 1:16-2:3 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Canonical Scriptures Covenant Scriptures Christ-centered Scriptures Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Ss7oFabxJss Belgic Confession: Article 3: The Written Word of God We confess that this Word of God was […] The post Sit, Walk, Stand: Rock or Sand? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Here Peter declares to us that as we are new creatures in Christ we are called to live as those made alive in Christ. The guarding that was commanded to Adam is commanded to us, but with a different application. The difference is that we are confirmed in Christ. The post Doxological Guarding (3:17-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
We examine 2 Peter 3:11-16. The call is that as we are those informed by the last days we live in this time seeking to conform to Christ realizing the graciousness of our king. The post Expecting and Hastening the Day of the Lord appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter gives two proofs to counter act what was stated in verse 4 regarding the objection of the final Judgment. First, the waters that were separated were brought together. Second, the Lord operates on a different timetable. Thus, repentannce is now. The post The Last Days give way to the Last Day appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
We look at 2 Peter 3:1-4 demonstrating that the scoffers do not rattle or annul the kingdom's reality, but ironically establish it's presence. The post Ironically Proving the Last Days (2 Peter 3:1-4) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter addresses the claimed freedom that these teachers promise. The freedom that they hold forth is not the freedom of heaven, but the freedom of hell. Truly there is no life outside the kingdom of Christ proclaimed in the gospel message. The post Freedom? (2:17-22) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter is contrasting two different prophetic lines: The paradigm prophet of Moses who declares the coming of Christ. Balaam the prophet of Lamech the mercenary prophet. Covenant history proves that the prophetic word of Moses trumps Balaam's Followers. The post Prophets of Balaam appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter makes his case in this letter that if the historical events of the past did not happen then there is no basis to conclude that there will be the second coming of Christ. II Peter 2:1-10 is the declaration that you cannot view the New Testament or the Old Testament as merely mythical stories, […] The post Proof of Deliverance and Judgment appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter appeals to the OT prophets and to the prophets to establish that Christ is coming again in history. Hie point is that as one historical event took place so will the other because the end of history has already been manifested. The post Not Myths but Reality appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter gives his thesis statement in his last will and testament. Peter declares the realized exodus of being presently redeemed and his future exodus is his death.(Please look for the next podcast on Thursday) The post Peter's Enduring Last Testament appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Rev. Lindemulder goes through these verses showing how God is at work in us. The emphasis placed here is not on the suffering, but rather on the glory of Christ being at work in us. The post Living in the Power of Heaven appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Rev. Lindemulder gives arguments that Peter is the author of this book after suveying some of the debate. The sermon shows how the theology of I and II Peter hold together. If you would like to listen to previous sermons please go to www.fresnourc.org and utilize our sermon archive. Also, if you are in the […] The post Peter's Greeting Conferred appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.