Covenant Community Sermons

Join the conversation as we discuss God's Providence. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.- Romans 8:28Helpful LinksProvidence - HodgeBook RecommendationsAll Things for Good - Watson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the conversation as we discuss the doctrine of creation, its key points, and how it applies to the church today.Nehemiah 9:6 (ESV): 6 “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.Helpful LinksAnswers in GenesisHodge on God's DecreesHodge on CreationThe Cost of an Old Earth - John BylBook RecommendationsGod and Cosmos - BylGreen Eye of the Storm - Rendel-ShortDarwin on Trial - JohnsonCreation and Change - KellyTheistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological CritiqueGenesis in Space and Time - SchaefferThe Genesis Flood - Whitcomb and Morris See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us in a new type of episode where we discuss why we (Covenant Community Church) are not (insert particular doctrine or belief here). We hope these episodes provide insight into our covenant community. This week we continue our discussion of why we are not Roman Catholic with a focus on the Gospel and sin.Book Recommendation:The Roman Catholic Controversy - James Whitehttps://amzn.to/3tse9JJ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us in a new type of episode where we discuss why we (Covenant Community Church) are not (insert particular doctrine or belief here). We hope these episodes provide insight into our covenant community. This week we discuss why we are not Roman Catholic with a focus on the Gospel and sin.Book Recommendation:The Roman Catholic Controversy - James Whitehttps://amzn.to/3tse9JJ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you filled with the Spirit? Join us as we work through Romans 8 and see the Spirit's work in the life of a Christian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we discuss God the Spirit, His nature, His relationship within the Trinity, and His unifying work among the believers. We pray this short discussion encourages you to study deeper in the Word and continually seek to know God more fully.Book Recommendations:The Holy Spirit - Sinclair Furgusonhttps://amzn.to/3gwP37mCommunion with God - John Owenhttps://amzn.to/2Wknx5DCommunion with the Triune God - John Owenhttps://amzn.to/3B95yhuDelighting in the Trinity - Michael Reeveshttps://amzn.to/3yoj27f See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we discuss God the Son, His nature, His relationship with the Trinity, and even some common errors that arise when talking about the Son. We pray this short discussion encourages you to study deeper in the Word and continually seek to know God more fully. Book Recommendation - The Forgotten Trinity - James Whitehttps://amzn.to/3mgNI88 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Gambling, Dating, Discipleship, and moreJoin our random episode recorded after hours of recording and driving. Hopefully, through the ridiculousness, you might receive something of value, but probably not. At a minimum, you will get a glimpse of our podcast sessions when the microphones are not recording. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary AttributesPerfection - God completely possesses all excellent qualities and lacks no part of any qualities that would be desirable for Him. - Matthew 5:48; Psalm 18:30.Blessedness - God delights fully in Himself and in all that reflects His character. - 1 Tim 6:15.Beauty - God is the sum of all desirable qualities. - Psalm 27:4; 73:25.RECOMMENDED READINGThe Existence and Attributes of God - Stephen CharnockThe Attributes of God - A. W. PinkKnowing God - J. I. Packer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will - God approves and determines to bring about every action necessary for the existence and activity of Himself and all creation.God is the ultimate reason for everything - Ephesians 1:11; Revelation 4:11.God’s secret will - the why things happen - Deuteronomy 29:29.God’s revealed will - Matthew 6:10; Acts 2:23.God’s freedom - that attribute whereby He does whatever He pleases - Psalm 115:3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Righteousness (Justice) - God always acts in accordance with what is right and is Himself the final standard of what is right. Deuteronomy 32:4; Isaiah 45:19; Romans 3:25-26.Jealousy - God continually seeks to protect His own honor. Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24; Isaiah 48:11.Wrath - God intensely hates all sin. Exodus 32:9-10; Deuteronomy 9:7-8; Romans 1:18; Ephesians 2:3; Psalm 7:11.Send us an email at covenantccmedia@gmail.com to ask a question or request a topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moral AttributesGoodness - God is the final standard of good, and all that God is and does is worthy of approval. God's mercy and grace are closely related to His goodness.- Luke 18:19; Psalm 100:5, 106:1; Genesis 1:31.Love - God eternally gives of Himself to others. 1 John 4:8, 5:3; John 3:16; Matthew 22:37-38.Holiness - God is separated from sin and devoted to seeking His own honor. Exodus 19:4-6, 26:33; Psalm 71:22, 99:9; Leviticus 19:2; Hebrews 12:14.Send us an email at covenantccmedia@gmail.com to ask a question or request a topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowledge (Omniscience) - God fully knows Himself and all things actual and possible in one simple and eternal act.God knows everything - 1 John 3:20.God knows Himself - 1 Corinthians 2:10-11.God knows what will happen - Hebrews 4:13; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Matthew 10:29-30.God knows what could happen - Matthew 11:21; 1 Samuel 23:11-13; 2 Kings 13:19.God’s knowledge is eternal and never changes.The heresy of Open Theism.Wisdom - God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals. Romans 16:27; Job 9:4; Psalm 104:24; Romans 8:28; James 1:5.Truthfulness - God is the true God and all His knowledge and words are both true and the final standard of truth. Jeremiah 10:10-11; John 17:3; Job 37:16; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 141:6; Colossians 3:9-10; Exodus 20:16.Send us an email at covenantccmedia@gmail.com to ask a question or request a topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A special thank you to John Sweat for joining us on this podcast. Book recommendations for this episode areSlaying Leviathan: Limited Government and Resistance in the Christian Tradition - Glenn SunshineVindiciae Contra Tyrannos - Stephen BrutusLex Rex - Samuel RutherfordSend us an email at covenantccmedia@gmail.com to ask a question or request a topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Paul has been dealing with the problem of division over ministry personalities. Here, he does so by bringing back to the forefront the topic of godly vs. worldly wisdom. Paul reminds them who they are in Christ. And because of who they are in Christ, they should realize that they don't belong to particular ministers, but instead ministers are gifts given to minister to the church. Worldly wisdom causes us to factionalize, godly wisdom causes us to see our place in Christ. We must understand our place in Christ. Preached by Lem Lane on September 22, 20191 Corinthians 3:18-23 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul's letter is to the church, the ekklesia, the assembled people of God in Corinth. But this people is not only God's assembly, they are also God's temple. They are called and gifted by God to work upon His temple. Therefore, they must use the proper materials when building, and they must do only those things that will build the Temple and never be guilty of destroying it. God is holy and just, and will not overlook the destruction of His temple. The same warning should be heeded by the church today. We don't have the right to determine how God's church is built. It is God's church, not our own. So let's build it with all our might, by His grace, as He instructs through His Word. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are we supposed to view preachers? We are to see them as they are, servants of God. Paul teaches the Corinthians they were to view him and Apollos as God's servants, who were hired to work in God's field, and the field was the church in Corinth. God owns the workers, the field, and He alone can give the growth. There is no spiritual growth outside of God's action. That principle is still true for you and I today. The church, the preachers, and all spiritual growth, belongs to God. Preached by Lem Lane on September 8, 20191 Corinthians 3:5-9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The church is no stranger to division. It was a problem as early as the first century. In this text, Paul teaches the Corinthians that their divisions based upon ministry personalities were evidence of their abiding carnality. Divisions within the church are anti-Christian, and are not in line with living in God's Spirit. May we be protected by God's grace from ever being used to sow division among God's people. Preached by Lem Lane on September 1, 20191 Corinthians 3:1-4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do some believe the gospel, and others do not? Paul answered this question in the first chapter in this letter to the Corinthians by pointing to their calling, their being summoned by God into the fellowship of Jesus Christ. Here, he points to the reality that those who are born again, are those who have received the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit indwelling them causes them to come to a convincing comprehension of that which was a mystery for centuries, and has now been revealed, namely God's plan of redemption culminating in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. We too should examine ourselves in light of this passage, and ensure we have come to a convincing comprehension of the truths of the gospel. And may we continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will illuminate our hearts and minds to see Scripture's truth. Preached by Lem Lane on August 25, 2019. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes Christian preaching, Christian preaching? In this sermon, we consider Paul's words to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 2, as he reminds them of his own ministry model. We consider the content, the presentation, and the goal of Paul's preaching. May we in our churches always ensure that we are preaching the simple gospel message of Christ crucified, and praying for the Spirit's power to transform lives through it. Preached by Lem Lane on August 18, 20191 Corinthians 2:1-5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the previous passage, Paul reminded the Corinthians of the seemingly weak and foolish message of the cross, which was God's power to save those whom He called to Himself. In this passage, Paul calls the Corinthians to think back to their conversion into Christianity, and remember their status in the world. The majority of the Corinthians were not the cream of society. Therefore, they had no reason to be prideful, and divide over ministry personalities and styles. The same is true for us. Reflecting upon our conversion reveals, only God deserves praise! Preached by Lem Lane on August 11, 20191 Corinthians 1:26-31 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul was sent to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom. Why? Because it was God's intention to create two groups of people from this simple message of salvation. The message of the cross, WILL be deemed foolish by the perishing, and WILL be deemed the power and wisdom of God by all those God calls to Himself.In this sermon, we focus our attention upon verses 22-25. Paul recognized God's intentions. So when the people came with their demands of powerful signs from God and/or human wisdom, Paul instead gave them what he was commissioned to give: "We preach Christ crucified." May the church today be convinced that the gospel is the only power of God to salvation, and may we proclaim to all, a crucified Messiah. Preached by Lem Lane on 8-4-191 Corinthians 1:18-25 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We continue our study of 1 Corinthians by consider 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, focusing upon verses 18-21 in this sermon. The church is often tempted to adopt methods and styles that "work." But if we're not careful, we end up aiming at a different goal than God Himself. God saves His people through the power of the message of the cross. And this message of the cross is deemed as foolish by the wisdom of man. Yet, both in the rejection and the acceptance of the Gospel, God's wisdom and power is displayed and He therefore is glorified. God doesn't need our help. The simple gospel is His power to save. Preached by Lem Lane on July 28, 20191 Corinthians 1:18-25 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it that should unite Christians? It isn't our politics, our hobbies, or even our personal preferences in styles of music and preaching within the church. The church has been brought together as one, in Christ, by the sovereign call of God, through the gospel. The message of the cross, Jesus as the crucified Messiah, becomes the church's unity. Listen to this sermon as we continue our study of Paul's letter to the church at Corinth. Preached by Lem Lane on July 21, 20191 Corinthians 1:13-17 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is our first sermon in the 1 Corinthians series. Paul will address many problems throughout this letter to the church in Corinth. In his introduction, we get a feel for how he will call the church to address the problems. Paul addresses this letter "to the church." It is to the ekklesia, or the called out, called together, assembly of God's people that he writes. In the early verses, he reminds the Corinthians to whom they belong, and how they were placed in the church to begin with. For it seems, in remembering who they are, they can fix what they've become. Preached by Lem Lane on July 7, 20191 Corinthians 1:1-3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In response to Moses' request, for God to reveal to him His glory, God responds with, what many refer to as, preaching a sermon to His people. He proclaims His name to them. It is in this sermon, that the people of God are both challenged and encouraged to continue living as God's separate people. Since He promises, that HE will be with them. Preached by John Sweat on June 30, 2019Exodus 34:1-9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Our hearts are perpetual idol factories," as Calvin noted. In this stand alone sermon, we look at John 4 and what Jesus calls "true worship," and compare that to what is typically seen as worship in our day. If we operate on a standard other than Scripture, we must ask the question, "Who is our Lord?" Preached by Lem Lane on 6-23-19John 4:21-24 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the concluding verses of Proverbs 1, Solomon personifies wisdom. Wisdom is depicted as crying aloud in the public places for all to hear and respond. Lady Wisdom, issues a rebuke, a promise, a warning, and a clear prophecy of the doom coming to all who refuse to answer her call. She then concludes by laying out the two paths, wisdom and foolishness, that lay out the trajectory for the remainder of the book. We must heed wisdom's call and follow God, especially as we are led to trust in Christ.Preached by Lem Lane on June 16, 2019.Proverbs 1:20-33 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.