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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It is Finished Scripture: John 19:28-30 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction Jesus’ Life is Finished Jesus’ Atoning Sacrifice is Finished Scripture Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/cOw8Co2UbUE Scripture Reading: John 19:28-30 (King James Version) 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 […] The post It is Finished appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
I Thirst Scripture: John 19:28-29 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction A Prophesized Thirst A Physical Thirst A Spiritual Thirst Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/mdlNK-2cz4Q Scripture Reading: John 19:28-29 (King James Version) 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there […] The post I Thirst appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Family of God Scripture: John 19:25-27 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction Mary the Mother of Jesus His Mother’s Sister Mary Magdalene Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/lu10as_KM3M Scripture Reading: John 19:25-27 (King James Version) 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, […] The post The Family of God appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Connections to an Empty Tomb Scripture: John 20:1-18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction An Ensuring Confusion An Exegetical Clue An Emotional Consequence An Evangelical Confession Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/c8Ah0fmDaZg Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18 (King James Version) 1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto […] The post Connections to an Empty Tomb appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Authority, Authenticity, and Audience of Scripture Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 5-6 Scripture: John 6 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Authority Authenticity Audience Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/yA4QVvLWni4 Belgic Confession: Article 5: The Authority of Scripture We receive all these books and these only as holy and canonical, for the regulating, founding, […] The post Authority, Authenticity, and Audience of Scripture appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Glory in John’s Gospel Scripture: Various passages from the Gospel of John (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/79j3U2uMul4 Scripture Reading: Various passages from the Gospel of John Web Site – www.fresnourc.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/fresnourc YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 The post Glory in John’s Gospel appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Key to Strength and Courage Scripture: Psalm 27 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/–KSPTlRWVs Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 King James Version (KJV) 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 […] The post The Key to Strength and Courage appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
John and the Canons Scripture: Various passages from the Gospel of John (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/4XDJepzVo5Q Scripture Reading: Various passages from the Gospel of John Web Site – www.fresnourc.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/fresnourc YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 The post John and the Canons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
John’s Witness Scripture: John 21:1-19 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/dTMLe58Oyn8 Scripture Reading: John 21:20-25 King James Version (KJV) 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing […] The post John’s Witness appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Returning to the Charcoal Fire Scripture: John 21:1-19 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/L7736-1oEdg Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19 King James Version (KJV) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, […] The post Returning to the Charcoal Fire appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Fishing & Feasting with Christ Scripture: John 21:1-4, Ezekiel 47:1-10 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/XPaROEof5bI Scripture Reading: John 21:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together […] The post Fishing & Feasting with Christ appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
A Skeptic’s Confession of Faith Scripture: John 20:24-31 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/aHi3s33PEGE Scripture Reading: John 20:24-31 King James Version (KJV) 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. […] The post A Skeptic’s Confession of Faith appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Last Adam as Spirit Baptizer Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9; John 1:29-33, 7:37-39, 20:19-23; 1 Corinthians 15:42-49; John 20:19-23 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/7qeqCXjJ_JU Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:7-9 King James Version (KJV) 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the […] The post The Last Adam as Spirit Baptizer appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Friends of the Groom Scripture: John 20:19-23 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/dtFNvVr6t0c Scripture Reading: John 20:19-23 King James Version (KJV) 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came […] The post Friends of the Groom appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Dry Your Tears, Christ is Risen! Scripture: John 20:1-18 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/MUxXyBAmEjk Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18 King James Version (KJV) 1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. […] The post Dry Your Tears, Christ is Risen! appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
And It Was Night Scripture: John 19:38-42, 1:4-5, 9:1-5, 12:32-36 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/m-ZGKYhI01o Scripture Reading: John 19:38-42 King James Version (KJV) 38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the […] The post And It Was Night appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Death of Christ: Confirmed & Applied Scripture: John 19:31-37 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/jBBPnCS5k98 Scripture Reading: John 19:31-37 King James Version (KJV) 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was […] The post The Death of Christ: Confirmed & Applied appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Finished! Scripture: John 19:28-30 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/wL1Q1XuAgNU Scripture Reading: John 19:28-30 King James Version (KJV) 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled […] The post Finished! appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
A Kingdom Crushed, A Kingdom Created Scripture: John 19:16-27 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The Ruler 16-23 II. The Robes 23-24 III. The Ruled 25-27 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/OY8f87A1_mI Scripture Reading: John 19:16-27 King James Version (KJV) 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And […] The post A Kingdom Crushed, A Kingdom Created appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Hour of the Curse-bearing & Head-crushing King Scripture: John 19:12-22 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Examination of the Lamb 12-15 II. Innocence Condemned 16 III. Interloper Crushed 17-18a III. Identified with the International King 18b-22 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/v5JN0_LYA4Q Scripture Reading: John 19:12-22 King James Version (KJV) 12 […] The post The Hour of the Curse-bearing & Head-crushing King appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Pawn Pilate Scripture: John 19:1-16 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Crown of Curses 1-3 II. Critical Question 4-8 III. Kings Confer 9-11 IV. Cries for Crucifixion 12-16 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/b5H7pe465bs Scripture Reading: John 19:1-16 King James Version (KJV) 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 […] The post Pawn Pilate appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Shepherd to the Slaughter Scripture: John 18:28-40 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The Jews’ Sacrificial Lamb 28-32 II. Pilate’s Innocent Lamb 33-38 III. Barabbas’ Passover Lamb 39-40 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/XxAvzV_STBk Scripture Reading: John 18:28-40 King James Version (KJV) 28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall […] The post Shepherd to the Slaughter appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Peter’s Problem Scripture: John 18:12-27 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Annas II. Peter III. Christ Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/nV-V6KLjGus Scripture Reading: John 18:12-27 King James Version (KJV) 12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 13 And led him away […] The post Peter’s Problem appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Guardians of the Garden Scripture: John 18:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Shepherd and the Sheep Secure 1 II. Darkness Threatens 2-3 III. Lightening Strikes 4-9 IV. Sword Slashes 10-11 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/aWGh-HeT9Ns Scripture Reading: John 18:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, […] The post Guardians of the Garden appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Perfected in Unity Scripture: John 17:20-26, Ephesians 2:17-22 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Chapter 17 1-8 Christ’s work securing glory (cornerstone) 9-20 Apostle’s word securely guarded (foundation) 20-24 Church’s unity & witness (super-structure) 25-26 Crowning summary I. One in the World 20-21 II. One in Glory 22-23 III. On in […] The post Perfected in Unity appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Men of the World, Not of the World Scripture: John 17:9-20; 1 Kings 8:10-11, 8:27-29; Ephesians 2:17-22 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Chapter 17 1-8 Christ’s work securing glory (cornerstone) 9-20 Apostle’s word securely guarded (foundation) 20-24 Church’s unity & witness (super-structure) 25-26 Crowning summary I. Christ Prays for Them […] The post Men of the World, Not of the World appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Now, You Glorify Me, Father Scripture: John 17:1-8, Isaiah 53:10-12 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Christ’s Dwelling in Glory before Us 1-3 II. Christ Achieving Glory For Us 4-5 III. Christ Giving Glory to Us 6-8 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/OW-9ECaY0jI Scripture Reading: John 17:1-8 King James Version (KJV) 1 […] The post Now, You Glorify Me, Father appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Longing for Jesus Scripture: John 16:16-24 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Confusion 16-19 II. Clarity 20-22 III. Contentment 23-24 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/n2Y41FrSKPs Scripture Reading: John 16:16-24 King James Version (KJV) 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall […] The post Longing for Jesus appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
It’s for Your Own Good Scripture: John 16:4-15 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Christ’s Leaving 4-7 II. Spirit’s Coming A. Conviction of the World 8-11 B. Content of the World 12-15 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/tNnskTW-ZFI Scripture Reading: John 16:4-15 King James Version (KJV) 4 But these things have I […] The post It’s for Your Own Good appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Through Wide Open Doors into Paradise Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 2:5-16, 3:21-31 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The Bedrock of the Law as a Covenant of Works – Good — Glory-honor-immortality — Self obeys unright —- Wrath and Furry —- Tribulation and Distress — Evil — Glory-honor-peace – Good II. […] The post Through Wide Open Doors into Paradise appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
How to Lose Friends and Influential People Scripture: John 15:18-16:4 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The World’s Hatred Detected 15:18-21 II. The World’s Hatred Dug Up 15:22-27 III. The World’s Hatred Demonstrated 16:1-4 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/RGqYMnDcjKs Scripture Reading: John 15:18-16:4 King James Version (KJV) 18 If the world […] The post How to Lose Friends and Influential People appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Left Behind for Love Scripture: John 15:12-17, Proverbs 27:5-6 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Love of Giving 12-13 II. Love of Knowing 14-15 III. Love of Growing 16 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/4wf7HhlvZM8 Scripture Reading: John 15:12-17 King James Version (KJV) 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one […] The post Left Behind for Love appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
From Painful Pruning to Joyful Fruit Bearing Scripture: Ezekiel 15; John 15:1-11, 12:23-24 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Two Kinds of Branches II. Fruit Bearing thru Pruning III. Fruit Bearing thru Abiding IV. Fruit Bearing thru Obedience V. Fruit Bearing unto Joy Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/je2fX_cfsAQ Scripture Reading: Ezekiel […] The post From Painful Pruning to Joyful Fruit Bearing appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Soul’s Sight of Christ in a Dark World Scripture: John 14:22-31 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Light of the World 22-25 II. Light of the Holy Spirit 26 III. The Benefit of Peace 27 IV. Buoyancy of Joy 28-29 V. Light of the World 30-31 Conclusion Sermon Video: […] The post The Soul’s Sight of Christ in a Dark World appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Enough Scripture: John 14:8-21 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. A Spiritual Light Show 8-12 II. A Quiet Confidence 13-14 III. A Growing Intimacy 15-21 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/kTp2AECgOqQ Scripture Reading: John 14:8-21 King James Version (KJV) 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth […] The post Enough appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Orphan’s Way Home Scripture: John 14:1-7 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction 1-4 Let not your hearts be troubled 5-7 Thomas: the disciple comes to the Father thru the Son 8-21 Philip: Union of Father and Son with the disciple 22-26 Judas: Father and Son come to the disciple 27-31 […] The post The Orphan’s Way Home appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
An Uneasy Morsel Scripture: John 13 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Disaffection 21-30 II. Devotion 31-35 III. Disillusionment 36-38 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/V310HRzoc_8 Scripture Reading: John 13 King James Version (KJV) 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he […] The post An Uneasy Morsel appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Love of Christ in the Cross: Received & Reproduced Scripture: John 13:1-20 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The Depth of Love 1-5 II. The Difficulty of Love 6-11 III. The Dispersement of Love 12-17 III. The Distinction of Love 18-20 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/cNtGHNSKGCQ Scripture Reading: John 13:1-20 […] The post The Love of Christ in the Cross: Received & Reproduced appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Lord, Who Has Believed Our Message? Scripture: John 12:36-50 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Isaiah saw and spoke 36-43 II. Jesus saw and spoke 44-50 Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/HWuUexNS_Gs Scripture Reading: John 12:36-50 King James Version (KJV) 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may […] The post Lord, Who Has Believed Our Message? appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
On the Cusp of the Cross Scripture: John 12:20-36 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. The Truth of the Cross II. The Centrality of the Cross III. The Power of the Cross Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/YYvKimVXkc4 Scripture Reading: John 12:20-36 King James Version (KJV) 20 And there were certain Greeks […] The post On the Cusp of the Cross appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Great Expectations Scripture: John 12:12-26 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Dreams (12-13) II. Death (14-22) III. Discipleship (23-26) Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/16wYqePkL9E Scripture Reading: John 12:12-26 King James Version (KJV) 12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was […] The post Great Expectations appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The Worth of Worship Scripture: John 12:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Christ – The Center II. Martha – The Worker III. Lazarus – The Witness IV. Mary – The Worshiper V. Judas – The Self-Center Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GT12GH72QrA Scripture Reading: John 12:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 1 […] The post The Worth of Worship appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.