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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Scripture: Jonah 1 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline Introduction I. Big Commission II. Brash Contradiction III. Billowing Calamity Conclusion Sermon Video https://youtu.be/zZaH2hWzEjw Scripture Reading: Jonah 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and […] The post Sailing for Tarshish (Jonah 1) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Jonah 4 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Jonah’s Heart Repents 1-3 II. God’s Providence for Heart Enlargement 4-10 III. God’s Huge Heart for His Sinful Enemies 11 Conclusion Jonah 4 (ESV) 1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O […] The post Jonah vs Jesus (Jonah 4) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Jonah 3 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Jonah Repents 1-3 II. Nineveh Repents 5 III. King Repents 6-9 IV. God Relents 10 Conclusion Jonah 3 (ESV) 1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out […] The post Conquered & Covered (Jonah 3) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Tossed Out II. Bottomed Out III. Called Out IV. Brought Up V. Offered Up Conclusion Jonah 1:17-2:10 (ESV) 17 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. […] The post Salvation is of the Lord! (Jonah 1:17-2:10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline Introduction, I. Jonah’s Sin 1-3 II. Jehovah’s Storm 4-11 III. Jonah’s Sacrifice 12-15a IV. Jehovah’s Satisfaction 15b V. Sailors Saved 16 Conclusion Jonah 1:1-16 (ESV) 1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that […] The post The Word of the Cross is Foolishness, Jonah 1:1-16 appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The city of Nineveh is a city of human independence and self-rule. In many cases this would be the ideal dwelling for fallen man. Imagine seeing a place like this thoroughly transformed, and the joy that would bring to anyone who was a part of this. However, Jonah is not one who has joy, but […] The post Why Pity a Plant? (Jonah 4:1-11) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The AWOL prophet is delivered from the pit of the earth. He is delivered from death, and rejoices in the Lord's salvation. However, what does this have to do with the sign of Jonah? What sign is in view? How is the Lord bringing this to pass? How will this prophet do in covenant history? The post Delivered From the Pit of Hell (Jonah 2:1-10) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
The word of the Lord came to Jonah. This is a common way for a prophet to be dispatched to deliver the Lord’s message. You would expect that the dispatched prophet would follow the Lord’s command, but what happens when a prophet does not deliver the message? Can the Lord use such a prophet? If […] The post The AWOL Prophet (Jonah 1:1-3) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.