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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Five Point of Judaism Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Its Burdensome Constraint Its Belittled Christ Its Binding Character Its Broken Cisterns Its Boastful Clamor Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Aq-tN_Cgewc Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1-26 (King James Version) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us […] The post Five Point of Judaism appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Fruit of Your Justification Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32, QA 86 Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction A Variety of Rotten Fruit A Variety of Rich Fruit A Vine of Righteousness Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/TGu1qb_-Nk8 The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 32 Q.86 Since we have been delivered […] The post Fruit of Your Justification appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
God’s Last Will and Testament Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Its Fixed Form Its Select Seed Its Chief Contestant Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/xCbKqNBfnAQ Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:14-29 (King James Version) 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might […] The post God’s Last Will and Testament appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Bewitched By Good Works Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2, QA 3-5 Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction A Mindless Capitulation A Mundane Course A Mortal Curse Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/sQzYIb9vRwk The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 2 Q.3 How do you come to know your misery? A. The […] The post Bewitched By Good Works appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Four Enemies of Grace Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2:21 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction A Fierce Enthusiasm A Furtive Espionage A Famous Echelon A Filthy Energy Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/EAChFpun4MU Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:1-2:21 (King James Version) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and […] The post Four Enemies of Grace appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7 Preacher: Rev. Lee Irons Sermon Outline Introduction I. Redemption Needed II. Redemption Accomplished III. Redemption Applied Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/C1irsuFPMX0 Scripture Reading: Galatians 4:1-7 King James Version (KJV) 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; […] The post The Trinitarian Shape of the Gospel appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Confession: The Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 23, QA 59-61 Scripture: Galatians 3:1-26 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. The Requirement of the Law II. Roman Catholic Solution III. The Reformation’s Biblical Correction Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/5KZ08f4WhvA The Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 23 Q&A 59 Q. What good does it do you, however, to […] The post The Necessity of Purgatory (Heidelberg Catechism QA 59-61, Gal 3:1-26) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Boasting in the Cross Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Cross as the End of the Flesh II. Cross as the End of the Law III. Cross as the End of the World Conclusion Galatians 6:11-18 (ESV) 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my […] The post Boasting in the Cross (Galatians 6:11-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Investing in Preaching of the Word 6 II. Investing in Piety of the Spirit 7-9 III. Investing in Practical Love for People 10 Conclusion Galatians 6:6-10 (ESV) 6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who […] The post Spiritual Investing (Galatians 6:6-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 5:25-6:5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Two Spirits II. Spirit of Guile III. Spirit of Gentleness IV. Spirit of God Conclusion Galatians 5:25-6:5 (ESV) 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying […] The post Mild Mending (Galatians 5:25-6:5) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Why Do You Need to Change? 19-21 II. What Do You Need to Change Into? 22-23 III. How Can You Change? 24-26 Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/aogWI7D98n4 Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:19-26 King James Version (KJV) 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which […] The post Change Them into What? Galatians 5:19-26 appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18 Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Freedom II. Don’t Abuse Your Freedom III. Rather, Walk by the Spirit IV. But it Will be a Fight Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/jAPsGjOGRMI Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-18 King James Version (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to […] The post Hungry? (Galatians 5:13-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Righteousness by Law 1-4 II. Righteousness by Faith 5-6 III. Righteousness by Micrometer 7-9 IV. Righteousness Resolve 10-12 Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/Z_R-9-BXC2c Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1-12 King James Version (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and […] The post A Little Law, Leavens All (Galatians 5:1-12) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Abraham’s Dilemma, II. Our Dilemma, III. 1300 Years After Abraham, Conclusion The post The Allegory of the Two Covenants (Galatians 4:20-5:1) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Love Treasures the Great Treasure (knowing God) 8-11, II. Love is Reciprocated as Glory in Weakness 12-15, III. Love Speaks the Truth 16, IV. Love Resists Narcissistic Control 17-18, V. Love Suffers to See Jesus Christ Formed in People 19-20, Conclusion The post Paul's Pastoral Passion (Galatians 4:8-20) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Heir Under Guardians and Managers 1 -3, II. When (Untill) the Fullness of the Time Came 4-5, III. The Spirit of His Son 6-7, IV. I'm Worried – You Get This? 8-11, Conclusion The post Striving or Arriving? (Galatians 4:1-11) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Man and Woman in Creation (looking back), II. Man and Woman in the Consumation (looking ahead), III. Man and Woman in Christ (looking up), Conclusion The post Man and Woman in Christ (Galatians 3:28-29, 1 Corinthians 11:2-12, 1 Timothy 2:8-15) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction; I. Law Until Christ; II. Law a Guardian/Pedagogue; III. Sonship, Righteousness, Inheritance; IV. The Promise Seed of Abraham by Faith; Conclusion The post Our Guardian Until Christ (Galatians 3:23-29) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Different Covenants of Inheritance 15-18, II. Why the Law? 19-20, III. Is the Law contrary of the Promise? 21-22, Conclusion The post The Promise of Steel in the Abrahamic Covenant (Galatians 3:15-22) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Heresy – Gospel Gobbledygook, II. The Corrective – Gospel Grace, III. The Conclusion of the Curse, Conclusion The post From Curse Bearing to Blessing in Christ (Galatians 3:6-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Promise (Abraham), II. Law (Moses), III. The Promise vs. The Law (Habakuk), IV. Resolution (Jesus Christ), Conclusion The post Covenant Conundrum (Galatians 3:6-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Abraham Justified by Faith 6-7, II. The Nations Justified by Faith 8-9, Conclusion The post The Supernatural Seed of Abraham (Galatians 3:6-9) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Bewitched, II. Billboarded, III. Back Track, IV. Believed, Conclusion The post Entranced: Bewitched or Billboarded? (Galatians 3:1-6) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Old Covenant, II. New Covenant, Conclusion The post Christ: The Only Cure for A Bad Record and A Bad Heart, (Galatians 2:15-21) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. False Brothers 1-5, II. Fellowship of Brothers 6-10, III. Fading Brothers 11-14, Conclusion The post Gospel Conspiracies (Galatians 2:1-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Revelation 11-12, II. Reason 13-20, III. Result 21-24, Conclusion The post Traditions: Old and New (Galatians 1:11-24) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Amazement, II. Alteration, III. Angels & Apostles, IV. Anathema, V. Allegiance, Conclusion The post A Perverted Gospel is a Deserted Gospel (Galatians 1:6-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. The Man, II. His Message, Conclusion The post Intro to Galatians: Paul, the Man & His Message (Galatians 1:1-5) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sermon Outline – I. Law Precedes Gospel; II. Why – 1. The law condemns us for our sins so we look to our Savior, 2. It creates dramatic tension in the Bible's story, 3. It provides the grid for understanding the work of Christ; III. The Joy of Imputed Righteousness The post The Law-Gospel Distinction (Galatians 3:6-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Jacob was named Israel after wrestling with God. His legacy was to inherit the promised land of Canaan, and that did happen. However, there was no rest nor was there any peace that was lasting. They had a few good years, and then it was finished. The apostle Paul calls us the Israel of God […] The post The Israel of God (Galatians 6:11-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The church has been baptized into Christ, and we are not under Moses. However, the apostle Paul declares that we are now called to keep the law of Christ. What is this law? Is it the same law as we see with Moses? Is there something different? If so, what is different? If you are […] The post The Law of Christ (Galatians 6:1-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
What is freedom? This is a question that could spark a serious discussion in almost any group. However, how does the apostle Paul define freedom? What does it mean that we were called to freedom? How does living in the flesh take away our freedom? If you are interested in hearing the answer to these […] The post What is Freedom? (Galatians 5:13-26) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Why does the apostle Paul say that it is "faith working through love" rather than "love working through faith?" Is this word order significant? What does this tell us about our Christian walk verses what the Galatian church has heard? If you are interested in hearing the answer to these questions please stay tuned as […] The post Faith Working Through Love (Galatians 5:2-12) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Sarah laughed when she heard that she was going to have a son. The competing heir of Abraham’s house, named Ishmael, also laughed at Isaac. The Lord tells Abraham to send away Ishmael for laughing at Isaac. Why is it permissible for Sarah to laugh, but not Ishmael? What are the implications of Ishmael being […] The post Two Children and Two Covenants (Galatians 4:21-5:1) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The apostle Paul is offended and hurt that this church no longer follows him. Is the apostle Paul justified in this feeling? Is it possible that the apostle Paul cannot stand to share the spotlight with another teacher? Or is there something deeper that concerns him about this church? If you are interested in hearing […] The post My Little Children (Galatians 4:12-20) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
We are very familiar with time and telling the current time. We have watches, clocks, and even atomic clocks that are self setting. However, we rarely think about the fullness of time and what would be the fullness of time. What does the apostle Paul mean by this when he says the fullness of time? […] The post Until The Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:1-11) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Thank you for downloading our podcast on Galatians. Sory for the delay, but we had issues with our server. The post Baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:23-30) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
How can someone possess their inheritance, but at the same time not have their inheritance? This is what happens with Israel they are those who dwell in the land, but do not possess the land. How can this be consistent with what the Lord promised to Abraham? If you are interested in these questions please […] The post Is the Law Contrary to the Promise? (Galatians 3:15-22) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
"A hanged man is cursed by God." This is what the Lord says to Moses in Deuteronomy 21:23. The fate of being hung upon a tree testified to a transgressor of the law. The corpse of the dead executed person hung there as a reminder of the consequence of failing under Moses. When we think […] The post Cursed is Everyone Hanged upon a Tree (Galatians 3:10-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The dark depths of hell are intimidating for anyone to consider. This is exactly what Abraham saw as he peered down the path between the dead animal carcasses in Genesis 15. Abraham knew the implications of this trail, and dreaded the command "to walk." Why would the apostle Paul appeal to this text when he […] The post O Foolish Galatians (Galatians 3:1-9) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The resurrection of Christ is essential for Christianity to exist. It is important for us to realize that if Christ is not bodily raised from the dead we may as well stop meeting together as a church. This is the argument of the Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 15, but what does the apostle Paul […] The post Does Christ Merely Live in Me? (Galatians 2:15-21) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
"Can an apostle err? What are the implications for Paul rebuking Peter? Should we doubt the reliability of Peter’s letters? If Peter is condemned how can he present the gospel of Christ? Why does the apostle Paul make mention of this public rebuke of Peter? Why is Peter so bad for merely meeting with the […] The post Congregation or Segregation? (Galatians 2:11-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
"In Him you were circumcised", says the apostle Paul. If we have been circumcised in Christ what is the significance of Titus not being circumcised? Why would the apostle Paul appeal to this precedent? What is so bad about circumcision? Do Peter and Paul bring a different gospel to the circumcised and the uncircumcised? If […] The post Circumcised from Moses (Galatians 2:1-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Why does the apostle Paul continue to remind the church that this gospel is not from man? Why does he insist that people know that he is commissioned and called by Christ? Why does he even talk about his past life as a Pharisee compared to who he is now? Is he saying that the […] The post Persecutor Turned Promoter(Galatians 1:11-24) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Why is it so provocative for Christ to state, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing?" This is what Christ says in Luke 4 and there are Israelites who want to kill him for it. Why can Christ apply the efficacy of the message to himself, but yet the apostle Paul does not […] The post Let Him Be Accursed (Galatians 1:6-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me? Says the Glorified Christ from His heavenly enthronement to Saul of Tarsus. This moment is the turning point in Saul's life. He will no longer be the Pharisee striving to stamp out Christ, but now he has turned apostle holding forth the cross of Christ. Why is it […] The post Delivered Through Christ (Galatians 1:1-5) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.