CURC Sermons – 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 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.

The Sanctification of Sinners Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 24 Scripture: Titus 3:4-8 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction New Man—New Walk Good Within and Without Not for Points Only Christ Merits Righteousness Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/X6Gc4yDeIgY   Belgic Confession: Article 24: The Sanctification of Sinners We believe that this true faith, produced […] The post The Sanctification of Sinners appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Supper’s Sequence Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, 22:14-20, 24:28-35 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Sitting Down to Eat with Christ The Four Phases Meaning of Meals Christ’s Meals Satisfy! Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GuKmt9qC8IU   Scripture Reading: Luke 9:10-17 (King James Version) 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all […] The post The Supper’s Sequence appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Works for Justification Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 23 Scripture: Romans 4:1-8 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Justification by Good Works Abraham Had Good Works David had Bad Works Double Imputation through Christ Whose Works Do You Trust? Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GHdYadlxvIo   Belgic Confession: Article 23: The Justification of Sinners We […] The post Works for Justification appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Blessed are the Babies Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:13-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Coming to Jesus in Worship Do We Bring Our Children to Worship Too? Why Then Baptize Children of the Covenant? Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/v-zmXRFFqeQ   Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:13-15 (King James Version) 13 Then were […] The post Blessed are the Babies appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Five Solas and Righteousness Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 22 Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 9:30-10:17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Scripture Alone Determines Righteousness Christ Alone Achieves Righteousness Grace Alone Bestows Righteousness Faith Alone Receives Righteousness God’s Glory Alone is Praised for Righteousness Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/DNWbR8upIko   Belgic Confession: Article […] The post The Five Solas and Righteousness appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Worshiping in White Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Joining Heaven’s Choir 9-12 Who Are They? 13-15 The Heavenly Sabbath Satisfies 16-17 Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/9A9o-9bKCoc   Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 (King James Version) 9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, […] The post Worshiping in White appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The New Man in Christ Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 27 Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Historical Context before Christ How Peace has been Made in Christ When Peace is Enjoyed in God’s Worship Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/vxLD91uudcE   Belgic Confession: Article 27: The Holy Catholic Church We believe […] The post The New Man in Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Sealing of the 144,000 Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8, 14:1-5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Angelic Seal from Heaven The Accounted Sealed on Earth The Arrangement of the Sealed Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/gTmKTmdRRJM   Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:1-8 (King James Version) 1 And after these things I saw four angels standing […] The post The Sealing of the 144,000 appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Atonement Old & New Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 21 Scripture: Genesis 3:21, 4:1-6; Leviticus 16:15, 20-22; Isaiah 53:4-6; Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; Hebrews 2:14-17; Revelation 5:9-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Our Need for Atonement The Atonement as a Propitiation The Atonement as a Path to Take TheAppropriate Responses to the Atonement […] The post Atonement Old & New appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Seals Five & Six: Persecution & Punishment Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, Revelation 6:9-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Persecution Punishment Who Can Stand? Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/8nFB3v0XSmw   Scripture Reading: Revelation 6:9-17 (King James Version) 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls […] The post Seals Five & Six: Persecution & Punishment appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Where Justice & Mercy Meet Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 20 Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31; Romans 1:16-18, 2:1-5, 4:1-5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Justice & Mercy Justice Must Be Satisfied How Mercy? Where Justice & Mercy Meet Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/rDc2BOL1J-k   Belgic Confession: Article 20: The Justice and Mercy of God […] The post Where Justice & Mercy Meet appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Four Horsemen Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction White Red Black Green Conclusion   Scripture Reading: Genesis 6:1-8 (King James Version) 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of […] The post The Four Horsemen appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Two Natures of Christ Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 19 Scripture: John 1:1,14 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Word became Flesh Son of God “I AM” “My Lord and My God” Conclusion   Belgic Confession: Article 19: The Two Natures of Christ We believe that by being thus conceived the person […] The post The Two Natures of Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Opening of the 7 Seals Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8:1 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Four Horseman/Seals 1-4 (6:1-8) The Saints Judged by the World/Seal 5 (6:9-11) The World Judged by God/Seal 6 (6:12-7) The Two-Fold Interlude Saint’s Sealed by Heaven on Earth (7:1-8) Saint’s Gathered from Earth to Heaven (7:9-17) Heaven’s […] The post The Opening of the 7 Seals appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

From Captivity to Recovery Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 17 Scripture: Genesis 3 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction 1st Adam Captive & Cursed 2nd Adam the Liberator Deliverance from Captivity & Curse Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Yse9t4PF1v8   Belgic Confession: Article 17: The Recovery of Fallen Man We believe that our good God, […] The post From Captivity to Recovery appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Job’s Closing Defense: 14 Oaths of Self-Malediction Scripture: Job 31 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction The Story The Debate The Climax The Closing Argument Chapter 31 Wisdom Legal & Redemptive Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/2JTNPnt0PNI   Scripture Reading: Job 31 (King James Version) 1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why […] The post Job’s Closing Defense: 14 Oaths of Self-Malediction appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

God’s Sovereign Election and Rejection Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 16 Scripture: Romans 9 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Election in the Fathers 6-13 Election of Moses & the Hebrews 14-23 Election into the Gentile World thru the Gospel 24-29 Gospel Insight of the Elect to this Day 30-33 Conclusion   Sermon Video: […] The post God’s Sovereign Election and Rejection appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

God’s Foolishness in Job’s Wisdom Quest Scripture: Job 1-2, 42:7-10; 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1:30-31 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Situation Debate Resolution Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/nMH8tLg95Nk   Scripture Reading: Job 1-2 (King James Version) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man […] The post God’s Foolishness in Job’s Wisdom Quest appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The Disease of Original Sin & its Cure Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 15 Scripture: Romans 5:12-21 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Depravity Damnation Deliverance Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Le8_l-LipvQ   Belgic Confession: Article 15: The Doctrine of Original Sin We believe that by the disobedience of Adam original sin has been spread […] The post The Disease of Original Sin & its Cure appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

A Wonderful Description of the Church Part II Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman   Sermon Outline: Introduction Beloved Sojourners and Exiles Soldiers Witnesses Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/x–FD68H6lk   Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:11-12 (King James Version) 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which […] The post A Wonderful Description of the Church Part II appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.