CURC Sermons – Covenant United Reformed Church

Cups of Purity, Passion and Pain Scripture: Isaiah 51:17-23, Revelation 14:6-13 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Angel #1: Springs of Water Angel #2: Wine of Passion Angel #3: Wine of Wrath The Gospel Cup Fuels Endurance & Encouragement Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GLK-tdZpJTw   Scripture Reading: Isaiah 51:17-23 (King James Version) 17 […] The post Cups of Purity, Passion and Pain appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Human Institution on Earth To Protect All Under its Authority But the Church is a Holy Nation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/kZKC7c2zRoI   Belgic Confession: Article 36: The Civil Government […] The post Civil Government & Christ’s Kingdom appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Singing on Zion’s Mount Scripture: Revelation 7:1-4, 14:1-4 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Safe & Secure 1 Sonorous Singing 2-3 Singularly Sacred 4-5 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/UfZmBggynec   Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:1-4 (King James Version) 1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the […] The post Singing on Zion’s Mount appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Lord’s Supper: Communion with Christ & His Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 35: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Scripture: John 6:22-59, Revelation 12:13-14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Two Covenantal Sacraments Physical vs. Spiritual Food BC 2-3 Christ is True Bread BC 4 The Spirit’s Means of Grace BC 5-8 Sign […] The post The Lord’s Supper: Communion with Christ & His Church appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Hemmed in without Help Scripture: Psalm 142 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Something to Enjoy When Hemmed In Something to Expect When Hemmed In Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/hKRFiu9_7zY   Scripture Reading: Psalm 142 (King James Version) 142:1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord […] The post Hemmed in without Help appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Our Infants are Church Insiders Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 34: The Sacrament of Baptism Scripture: Romans 11:17-27, Acts 2:38-39 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction A Single Covenant Spanning both Testaments A Single Promise Couched in the Single Covenant The Two-fold Responsibility of Christian Parents Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/CkhJJo4VbPA   Belgic Confession: Article […] The post Our Infants are Church Insiders appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Submission to Authority Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-25 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman   Sermon Outline: Introduction Live Out the Faith as Citizens Live Out the Faith as Servants For the Lord’s Sake Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/dGrzbmLKBYk   Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:12-25 (King James Version) 12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas […] The post Submission to Authority appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

“We Look Forward” Confession: The Nicene Creed Scripture: 1 Corinthians Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction We Look Forward To the Resurrection To Life in the World to Come Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Z9vC0XlEtfg   The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all […] The post “We Look Forward” appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

2nd Beast of Propaganda & Power Scripture: Daniel 3:1-7, Revelation 13:11-18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Propaganda & Power 11-14a Image Makers 14b-15 Identity Makers 16-18 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/fu_5WpwV9to   Scripture Reading: Daniel 3:1-7 (King James Version) 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore […] The post 2nd Beast of Propaganda & Power appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 34: The Sacrament of Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:38-39, Romans 4:1-12, Colossians 2:11-15, Titus 3:4-7 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Significance of Baptism Sign of Baptism Subjects of Baptism Sprinkling of Baptism Sense of Baptism Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/pNpiVRgMs1c   Belgic Confession: Article 34: […] The post The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Dragon’s False Messiah Scripture: Daniel 7, Revelation 13:1-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Power of the Beast The Parody of the Beast The Pervasive Presence of the Beast The Persecution of the Beast Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/WaSSt0JWCQs   Scripture Reading: Daniel 7 (King James Version) 1 In the first […] The post The Dragon’s False Messiah appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Visual Means of Grace Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 33: The Sacraments Scripture: Acts 2:37-43, Romans 4:9-12, Revelation 12:13-14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Purpose of Sacraments Presence of Sacraments Power of Sacraments Precision of Sacraments Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/OeMpZ8LGJqU   Belgic Confession: Article 33: The Sacraments We believe that our good God, […] The post Visual Means of Grace appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

How to Conquer Your Dragon Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Defeated Yet Still Destructive 7-10 Defended by the Blood 11-13 Deception Detoured 14-17 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/dYn6-CUNSgU   Scripture Reading: Revelation 12:7-17 (King James Version) 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against […] The post How to Conquer Your Dragon appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Doing All Things Decently and in Order Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 32: The Order and Discipline of the Church Scripture: Acts 15:1-35 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Church Order Human Inventions Unity Discipline Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/PerMQqHs3kQ   Belgic Confession: Article 32: The Order and Discipline of the Church We also believe […] The post Doing All Things Decently and in Order appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Pregnant and Protected Woman Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Who is the Mother? 1-2 Who is the Dragon? 3-4 Who is the Child? 5 Heaven’s Victory and Victuals 6 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/_CDvCli_fI4   Scripture Reading: Revelation 12:1-6 (King James Version) 1 And there appeared a great […] The post The Pregnant and Protected Woman appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Order in the Offices Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 31: The Officers of the Church Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Acts 20:17, 20:28-32; Mark 10:44-45 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Pastor Elder Deacon Result of the Offices Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/f6a_b9034vk   Belgic Confession: Article 31: The Officers of the Church We believe that […] The post Order in the Offices appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

He Shall Reign Forever and Ever Scripture: Psalm 2, Revelation 11:14-19 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Kingdom Come 14-17 Kingdom Crush 18 Kingdom Covenant 19 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Tg3gvoo9oug   Scripture Reading: Psalm 2 (King James Version) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 […] The post He Shall Reign Forever and Ever appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

How Does Jesus Build His Church? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 30: The Government of the Church Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 6:1-7, 20:17, 20:28-30; Ephesians 4:10-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction 3 Commitments of the Leadership 3 Classifications of Church Officers 3 Characteristic Marks of Church Officers Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/jUuTHA876T8   Belgic […] The post How Does Jesus Build His Church? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Prevailing True Church of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Church’s Worship as Projection of Heaven to Earth 1-2 Church’s Witness as Prophesying Repentance & Judgement 3-6 Church’s War Lost as Prophetic Silencing 7-10 Church’s Win As Powerful Resurrection 11-13 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/ARcHAvioKFc   Scripture […] The post The Prevailing True Church of Jesus Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Distinguishing Poison from Pollen Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church (7-8) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-6, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15; 2 Timothy 3:8-4:5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The False Church Subtly Crowds Out Biblical Authority The False Church’s Gospel is No Gospel at All The False Church Turns […] The post Distinguishing Poison from Pollen appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Beauty of the Lord’s Promises for His People Scripture: Isaiah 4 Preacher: Rev. Fritz Harms   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Redeemed are Holy The Redeemed are Washed Clean The Redeemed are Safe in God’s Presence Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/oIlE5muC4vE   Scripture Reading: Isaiah 4 (King James Version) 1 And in that day seven […] The post The Beauty of the Lord’s Promises for His People appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Where Do You Stand? Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 7, QA 20-22 Scripture: John 9 Preacher: Rev. Fritz Harms   Sermon Outline: Introduction Faith Believes and Trusts Unbelief Alienates Believers Worship Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Ue-wNWN8Yq0   The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 7 Q.20 Are all people then saved through Christ just as they were […] The post Where Do You Stand? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Gospel of Glory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Gospel Preaching Gospel Preachers Gospel Participation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/99oI185Pbbs   Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 […] The post The Gospel of Glory appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Four Distinguishing Marks of a True Christian Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (5-6) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42 Galatians 5:1-1 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Profession of Faith Pursuing Righteousness People Lover Persevering Pugilist Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/PGUZ28Tbn3M   Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church We believe that we […] The post Four Distinguishing Marks of a True Christian appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Gone Fishing Scripture: John 21:1-8 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley   Sermon Outline: Introduction Their Effective Labor Their Increasing Light Their Immense Load Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/SXLhSxgSYzo   Scripture Reading: John 21:1-8 (King James Version) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise […] The post Gone Fishing appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Our Buried Savior Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, QA 41 Scripture: John 19:31-42, 20:1 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley   Sermon Outline: Introduction His Body Prepared His Bed Procured His Blocked Portal Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/b0o3JoGRw84   The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 16 Q.41 Why was he “buried”? A. His burial testifies that he really died.   […] The post Our Buried Savior appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

A Mystery No More! Scripture: Revelation 10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Angel’s Identity 1-2a The Angel’s Oath 2b-7 The Angel’s Little Book 8-11 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/9soPfz5s_YQ   Scripture Reading: Revelation 10 (King James Version) 1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a […] The post A Mystery No More! appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Discerning the True Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (1-4) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42, Matthew 18:15-21 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Diligent Discernment Par. 1 Not a Question of Hypocrites Par. 2 The Three Marks of the True Church Par. 3-4 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/JuZeHHd1Rfw   Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks […] The post Discerning the True Church appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

John & Nicodemus Scripture: John 3:1-15 Preacher: Elder Matt Balocca   Sermon Outline: Introduction Difficulty of Gospel Simplicity of Gospel Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Cf321LtyjlI   Scripture Reading: John 3:1-15 (King James Version) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by […] The post John & Nicodemus appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Justification of Sinners Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 22 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 (King James Version) Preacher: Elder Matt Balocca   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/1c66anMa4GQ   Belgic Confession: Article 23: The Justification of Sinners We believe that our blessedness lies in the forgiveness of our sins because of Jesus Christ, and that in it our righteousness […] The post The Justification of Sinners appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

A Little Book for a Little While Scripture: Ezekiel 2:6-3:3, Amos 3:7-8, Revelation 10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Meaning of the Interlude The Meaning of the Angel & His Text The Tasty Text Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/H4iwOWglrF0   Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 2:6-3:3 (King James Version) 6 And thou, son […] The post A Little Book for a Little While appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

It is Impossible to Love Christ and Leave His Bride Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 28 Scripture: Acts 2 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Christ Loves the Church — Satan Hates the Church P.1 You are Obligated to Join P.2 Unjoin from the World P.3 It is a Grave Sin to Miss Church […] The post It is Impossible to Love Christ and Leave His Bride appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Resurrection Life in Christ: New Person, New Appetites, New Path Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Dead in Trespasses and Sins 1-3 Quickened and Raised with Christ 4-6 Grateful Trophies of His Grace Forever 7 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Dlf9DU5IzHs   Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 (King James Version) 1 And […] The post Resurrection Life in Christ: New Person, New Appetites, New Path appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

What Kind of Body? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 37 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 35-58 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction 2 Adams A Change in KIND A KIND Achieved & Applied by Christ Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/louWg2_8bjY   Belgic Confession: Article 37: The Last Judgment Finally, we believe, according to God’s Word, […] The post What Kind of Body? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Seven Sayings of Christ from the Cross (Good Friday Service) Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” Luke 23:34 “Today you will be with Me in paradise” Luke 23:43 “Woman, behold, your son…behold, your mother” John 19:26-27 “My God, my […] The post The Seven Sayings of Christ from the Cross (Good Friday Service) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The 6th Trumpet: The Hour of Darkness Scripture: Revelation 9:12-21 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Demons 12-18 Deception & Death 17-19 Determined 15 Doomed 20-21 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/6PXB2Hl7pLo   Scripture Reading: Revelation 9:12-21 (King James Version) 12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter. 13 […] The post The 6th Trumpet: The Hour of Darkness appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Christ’s Global and Growing Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 27 Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Ephesians 4:9-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Church’s Call to Worship To the End of the Age To the Whole Globe The Church Growing Yet Shrinking Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/tI3YW9CWjYs   Belgic Confession: Article 27: The Holy […] The post Christ’s Global and Growing Church appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The 5th Trumpet: “I Wish I was Dead!” Scripture: Psalm 91:11-13, Joel 1:4-6, Revelation 8:13-9:11 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Who Turns the Key? 8:13-9:2 What is the Bottomless Pit? 9:3-5 The Terror of the Trap? 9:6 What are these Locusts Like? 9:7-11 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/wJWYKqu_t1Y   Scripture Reading: Psalm […] The post The 5th Trumpet: “I Wish I was Dead!” appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Intercession of Christ Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 26 Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, 4:14-16, 7:23-28 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Christ Only What Christ has Done Christ’s Compassion for Us Flee Your Faults for Christ Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/wJWYKqu_t1Y   Belgic Confession: Article 26: The Intercession of Christ We believe that […] The post The Intercession of Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Four Trumpets Blast Part II Scripture: Revelation 8:1-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Sounding of the Four Trumpets The Summation of the Four Trumpets Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/B-Cx6HYLt_Y   Scripture Reading: Revelation 8:1-12 (King James Version) 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in […] The post The Four Trumpets Blast Part II appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Getting Glory Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 25 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Old Creation Old Covenant New Covenant — New Creation Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/747m5jva1bE   Belgic Confession: Article 25: The Fulfillment of the Law We believe that the ceremonies and symbols of the law have ended […] The post Getting Glory appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Four Trumpets Blast Scripture: Revelation 8:1-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Silence 1 Censers 2-5 Soundings 6-12 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/cCmXZcPghHE   Scripture Reading: Revelation 8:1-12 (King James Version) 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. […] The post The Four Trumpets Blast appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.