Grace Presbyterian Church

What is the Source of our hope and comfort? What is the foundation of our spiritual life and maturity? It is found in this 'Christ hymn of Colossae.'

Our union with Christ is mysterious, essential, and unbreakable. Let us be reminded as we consider our entire redemption in Christ.

Today we are considering the nature of our deliverance and the nature of our transfer into God's Kingdom.

What do we need in order to grow in spiritual maturity? We need a complete redemption. So, let us give thanks for the redemption we have in Christ!

There is a need for spiritual maturity in the Christian life. But how do we fulfill it? Paul answers that question for us.

Christianity is naturally doctrinal and creedal. It is one of the most intellectual religions in the world. The main subject of our knowledge is God himself. And it is not information that stays stored up in someone's mind, but it is to be put into practice.

Paul's major concern for the Colossians was their spiritual growth and maturity. So, it should be our concern for the people of God today.

If it is essential that the gospel must go out and increase, what are the means of that increase? It can be summarized in the need of gospel ministers who are devoted to the grace of God in the word of truth.

Following our Men's Leadership Conference, we are still discussing the need for the gospel to bear fruit and increase. We consider this text in its relation to Genesis 1.28, Isaiah 54.1-3, 55.11 and Matthew 28.18-19, in the Great Commission.

Rev. Richard Bout discusses how effective missions begins at home, in our families and in our local churches.

In our third session, Rev. Richard Bout discusses how God wants his servants to thrive, not just survive, in ministry. Ministry burnout is a real thing and God's servants must be spiritually prepared for the battle they will face in the ministry.

In our second session, Rev. Richard Bout discusses how hospitality is the key to reaching the nations, people of different backgrounds, as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission.

What is the content of our prayers? Would some of it be thanksgiving? What are we thankful for? Is it that the gospel is bearing fruit in our lives and in the world? Let us consider Paul's thanksgiving for the Colossians ...

In this introduction, we cover the background and occasion for Paul's letter to the Colossians. There were familiar false teachings spreading through the church and they needed correction. Like they say, 'there is nothing new under the sun.'

When will all things come to an end? When will Christ arrive with his kingdom? The rest of this chapter in Daniel is a reminder of the way the world is, the suffering that God's people will go through, but also, it is a call persevere.

God is the Author of history. In this text, there is a lot of history, but God's will for his people is underlying this entire section. Let us find out what that is ...

Many have been duped into believing that we wrestle against flesh and blood. We believe that a political victory is what Christians need to usher in the kingdom of God. That is a different picture than what the Scriptures paints for us.

As we consider a very difficult text, we need to stick to some basic rules of interpretation. 1) Consider the context. 2) Interpret Scripture with Scripture. 3) Stick to what is clear and not to speculation. Let us consider a hotly debated text in Daniel 9.20-27.

We can fill our prayers with only petitions of self-interest. But is this how we were taught to pray? Let us consider Daniel's prayer of response to what has been revealed to him.

How we believe Christ will return, often informs how we respond to life in a fallen world. How are we to respond? Daniel gives us an example in 8.26-27.

In his second vision, Daniel struggles to understand the vision, while we are on the other side of God's revelation which helps us interpret his vision. There are specific historical characters and events that are revealed. And the angel gives similar response as Jesus gave his disciples as to when the end will take place.

What is the ground of your hope as you realize that you are surrounded by ferocious beasts? Is it in the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man? This chapter is the fulfillment of Daniel's name.

When facing life's greatest challenges, who do we rely on? Daniel was surrounded by corrupt politicians who were seeking to have him executed. They conspired against him, but the Lord showed up once again.

What is the difference between the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar? One humbled himself before God, the other didn't. Whose example would you follow?

In this text, we see the humbling and exaltation of a king who was stubborn in his pride. He was reminded that God is the ultimate sovereign and we are to swear allegiance to him above all. But also, this is a message of hope for those who are lost in their sin.

There are many voices who call us to resist. Resist what? Is it sin? What is the focus of the pilgrim in exile?

The purpose of Nebuchadnezzar's dream has often been used for an exact timeline of events rather than revealing God's power over history and the pattern of all human history. Listen and find out what Nebuchadnezzar's dream has to say to us today.

God reveals himself and his will the way in which he chooses. He gave Daniel the gift of interpreting visions and dreams and we see in chapter 2 how his purpose is being unfolded.

Sermon at the Lisbon RPCNA for our annual joint Thanksgiving Eve Service.

God is faithful to Daniel and his friends as they resist to be conformed to the world around them and he showed up as well.

As Peter referred to Christians as sojourners and exiles in a foreign land, what is our calling in exile? Daniel will ground our calling in exile in our only hope in exile.

Where do we go to find the gospel essentials? Paul lays them out in the last 8 verses of his letter to the Galatians.

Where do we go to find the gospel essentials? Paul lays them out in the last 8 verses of his letter to the Galatians.

The Reformation recovered the truth that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Unfortunately, this has led many to believe that the Christian is not obligated to do good. The Scripture says otherwise.

We often hear the phrase, 'You reap what you sow,' and we think of it as some kind of 'Karma.' But for the Christian it has a different focus, our relationship to God.

Another demonstration of the fruit of the Spirit is seen in how Christians bear burdens. Paul calls on the members of the church to bear the burdens of others, our own personal burdens, and the burdens of the pastor-teachers.

Another demonstration of the fruit of the Spirit is seen in how Christians bear burdens. Paul calls on the members of the church to bear the burdens of others, our own personal burdens, and the burdens of the pastor-teachers.

How do we normally react when we hear someone has fallen into sin-- Paul calls on the church to live in step with the Spirit. How does that look like within the church context or in our own personal lives--

How do we normally react when we hear someone has fallen into sin? Paul calls on the church to live in step with the Spirit. How does that look like within the church context or in our own personal lives?

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The ninth is self-control.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit (Jn. 15.3-4). It is the fruit (not fruits) of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The ninth is self-control.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The eighth is gentleness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit (Jn. 15.3-4). It is the fruit (not fruits) of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The eighth is gentleness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The seventh is faithfulness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit (Jn. 15.3-4). It is the fruit (not fruits) of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The seventh is faithfulness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The sixth is goodness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit (Jn. 15.3-4). It is the fruit (not fruits) of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The sixth is goodness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The fifth is kindness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The fifth is kindness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit (Jn. 15.3-4). It is the fruit (not fruits) of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The fifth is kindness.

The fruit of the Spirit is produced in us by God, not by us. The means that God has provided to cultivate this fruit is the word and Spirit -Jn. 15.3-4-. It is the fruit -not fruits- of the Spirit. One fruit with nine characteristics. The fourth is patience.