The following are the sermons recorded live at Covenant United Reformed Church in Clovis-Fresno California. 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…
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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.