Oceanside United Reformed Church

Summary: Sanctification is God's gracious work of renewing us justified sinners into saints culminating in our glorification. Sanctification is God's Gracious Work Renewing us Justified Sinners into Saints Culminating in Our Glorification

Summary: In this passage, Paul teaches us the testimony of God: the message of the Cross (both content and style must be consistent). We should by faith rest on this peculiar testimony and not on the things that look interesting, fun, exciting, or "practical.". Introduction: Because the testimony of God is Christ and Him crucified, then our faith should rest only on the power of God. THE WISDOM OF MEN THE POWER OF GOD THE FAITH OF THE CHRISTIANS

Summary: We continue through Romans this morning and Paul's introduction to this vital letter of the New Testament. Beginning in verse 8, Paul offers a lengthy prayer in the form of a narration. We'll focus in on just verse 8. Introduction: Paul gives a model of grateful prayer for the power of the gospel. THE APOSTLE AT PRAYER ASTONISHMENT IN PRAYER The background Christianity's presence in Rome Where did the Christian's come from? ACCLAMATION IN PRAYER

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God, our creation and sin, and God's mercy to bring us back to him through Jesus. Today we learn about "justification," in which we embrace Jesus in faith and he embraces us with his righteousness. THE HOLY SPIRIT CREATES FAITH FAITH EMBRACES CHRIST CHRIST EMBRACES US

Summary: We continue through Romans and Paul's introduction to this vital letter of the New Testament. In verses 6-7 Paul describes the blessings of being a Christian, which we're going to consider as engraving on our spiritual crown that awaits us. Introduction: Paul's greeting to the Romans reveals the titles written on he Christian's crown. BELONG TO CHRIST LOVED BY GOD CALLED TO BE SAINTS RECIPIENTS OF GRACE RECIPIENTS OF PEACE

Summary: Grounded on the fact that God has called us in Christ and the eschatological hope, Peter exhorts us to humbly trust God under difficult circumstances, being watchful and sober against the cruelty of the devil. Introduction: Because we are called by God through Jesus Christ, we should humble ourselves by... TRUSTING GOD'S CARE RESISTING THE DEVIL IN FAITH TRUSTING GOD'S POWER

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God, our creation and sin, and our God's mercy to bring us back to him. Here we learn about "the great exchange," in which the Son was made man to be cured for us that we might be blessed with eternal life. THE SINLESS SON MADE SIN THE SINFUL MADE SONS

We return to Romans and Paul's introduction to this vital letter of the New Testament. He's identified himself as "servant of Christ Jesus" who was "called to be an apostle." What message was he called to speak on behalf of Christ? "…the gospel of God." It's this gospel or "message of good news" that he explains in verses 2-4. Introduction: Paul proclaims God's gospel is his message to the world, promised ahead of time by prophets, about his Son. GOD'S MESSAGE TO THE WORLD PROMISED AHEAD OF TIME BY PROPHETS ABOUT HIS SON descended declared

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God as well as our own human creation and fall. Today we learn that our God merciful God sent his Son to become human, so that we might be brought back to God. ETERNALLY GOD TRULY HUMAN UNITY OF GOD AND MAN

#2 God (Trinity) & Humanity

Summary: God is gracious toward the humble and therefore, in the church, elders and church members are called to serve each other in humility. Because Jesus came to humbly serve, therefore we, the church, are called to humbly serve one another THE SERVICE OF THE ELDERS THE SERVICE OF THE FLOCK

Summary: We return to 1 Kings and the time after the division of God's people into Israel (North) and Judah (South). from chapters 17-22, we have the extended narrative o the wicked reign of King Ahab in Israel, during which the Lord raised up the prophet Elijah. Introduction: Even saintly prophets of old who performed mighty miracles felt depressed, and disillusioned when the Lord didn't seem to be granted success. In this we see a shadow of the Messiah, who would identify with us and be a man of sorrow so that we might experience the outpouring of God's grace. GRACE WHEN BIG HOPES COME CRASHING DOWN (19:1-3A) GRACE WHEN LIFE FEELS MEANINGLESS (19:3B-8) GRACE FOR A FRESH CALLING (19:9-18)

#1 Orthodoxy Scripture and Tradition Part 1 : Scripture 1. What is Scripture in Orthodoxy? 2. Do Orthodox believe hat Scripture is Infallible? 3. How is Scripture treated in the Orthodox Church (liturgical life)? 4. Where is Scripture in the life of the Orthodox people? 5. Reformed Appreciation & Apologetic Part 2: Tradition 1. What is Tradition in Orthodoxy? 2. The difference between Tradition and traditions. 3. What kind of a role has Tradition played in Orthodoxy? 4. Where is Tradition in the life of the Orthodoxy people? 5. Reformed Appreciation & Apologetic

Summary: We return to 1 Kings to the time after the division of God's people into Israel (North) and Judah (South). From chapters 17-22, we have he extended narrative of the wicked reign of King Arab in Israel, during which the Lord raised up the prophet Elijah. Introduction: Elijah's credentials as a true prophet of the Lord to Israel we established even as the Lord is at work to bring life-giving resurrection to sinners all over the world. HE PREDICTS A DROUGHT (17-7): HE PREDICTS ABUNDANCE FOR A WIDOW (17:8-16) Seeing Christ (Luke 4) HE "PERFORMS" A RESURRECTION (17:17-23) Seeing Christ (Matt.11) Conclusion: The Widow's Affirmation (17:24)

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learned about the knowability of our Triune God as well as our own human creation and fall. Today we learn that our God is both merciful and just in view of our human predicament. GOD'S ETERNAL MERCY Merciful from eternity Merciful apart from works GOD'S ETERNAL JUSTICE GOD'S HISTORICAL GRACE

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God. Today we transition to what the Word says about knowing our own creation and sin. CREATION REBELLION A willful rebellion A consequential rebellion PARTICIPATION

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God. Today we learn that we can know him as both Creator and Provider for all our needs. GOD THE CREATOR Creator of all things Creator of angels GOD THE PROVIDER Provider of all things An important distinction

Summary: We return to 1 Kings, having finished the Solomon narrative. The aftermath was a divided house of God's people. Introduction: While Solomon's fall from the Lord resulted in the division of the house of God's people, the Lord was at work on a future re-unification not just of Jesus but also the world. REHOBOAM'S REIGN (12:1-24, 14:21-31) JEROBOAM'S REIGN (12:20, 12:25-14:20)

Summary: Peter is writing to the community of faith, in order to urge them that the end of everything is near and they have to live their lives seriously, loving and serving one another with the gifts the Lord granted them. Introduction: We must watch out for the end is near and the Lord is at hand. Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must live with seriousness Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must love one another Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must serve one another

Summary: Following the example of our Savior, our call is to not conform to the world around us, but to live according to the Spirit, waiting for God's vindication. Introduction: Since Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live according to the Spirit. Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual mindset Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual conduct Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual end

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of God. Here we have the tension between God's knowability and his mystery as Triune. A Definition God's "oneness" God's "threeness" A Defense Old Testament New Testament

How are the sacrifices arranged? What is the minimum of sacrifices to be offered per year? Why mentioned this here? Daily (28:3-8) Sabbath (28:9-10) First of Month (28:11-15) Feast of Unleavened Bread (28:17-25) Feast of Weeks of Pentecost (28:26-31) First Day of Seventh Month (29:1-6) Day of Atonement (29:7-11) Feast of Tabernacles (29:12-38)

Summary: Despite our miserable past in sin and unrighteousness, God rescued us by his grace and prepared good works for us, so that by walking in them we may show our gratitude to him. Our Miserable Past (vv. 1–3) Our Exciting Present (vv. 4–9) Our Bright Present-Future (v. 10)

Summary: We continue 1 Kings with the account of King Solomon's dedication of the King's house (temple). There's a lot of details here, so let's listen to wha the Holy Spirit has for us… THE PRESENCE (VV. 1-13) THE PREACHING (VV. 12-21, 54-61) THE PRAYER (VV. 22-53) The place The posture (see 1 Timothy 2:8) Solomon's prayers of adoration, supplication, & confession

Summary: I'd like to mediate with you on the heart of what Jesus' gospel ("good news") is all about: that God accepts us into his presence not because of our works but Jesus' works alone that are given to us through faith alone. A SIMPLE STATEMENT: GOD "JUSTIFIES" THE UNGODLY BY FAITH, NOT WORKS AN ILLUSTRATION (Rom. 4:4-5) TWO EXAMPLES (Rom. 4:1-3, 6-8)

Summary: Today we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a church family! Some of us have been here the entire time, some of us part of the time, some of us have come back for the celebration, and some of us are here for the first time. We'll take a pause from our Opening up Kings series to celebrate what God has done over the past 25 years as well as anticipate what he'll do the next 25! Let's listen to what the Holy Spirit has for us today… LOOKING BACK IN CELEBRATION LOOKING FORWARD IN ANTICIPATION

We continue 1 Kings with the account of the construction of the King's/king's house. Introduction: The temple was more than a building, but a picture of God's past relationship with his people, of his heavenly glory, and our future relationship with him.A VIRTUAL TOURThe temple (ch.6)-its size-its rooms-its materials-its furniture -its time to buildThe palace (ch.7)ITS INSPIRATIONITS PROMISED PRESENCE (6:11-13)ITS CONNECTION TO REDEMPTION (6:11)

Ezra is now back in Jerusalem. At the onset, he encounters the problem of intermarriage which moves him to tear his garment, pull his hair, and sit down in shock & disappointment at this lack of faith. At a deeper level, this shows a lack of faith in God, his promises, and his commandments. The bigger problem isn't getting married to other tribes; but getting married to people whose allegiance is to other gods, which will turn the hearts of God's people away. That's why Ezra is greatly disturbed moving him to confess this sin in prayer. INTERMARRIAGE REPORT: FAITHLESSNESS (9:1-2) EZRA'S RESPONSE: SORROW (9:3-4) EZRA'S PRAYER (9:5-15) Accepting guilt (9:5-7) Acknowledging favor (9:8-9) Accepting the dilemma (1:10-15)

Summary: Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But this evening, we continue what I hope is an enlightening, enlivening, and encouraging series through the essential truths of what Christians believe and what it means to be a Christian. Today, we learn that we can know God. What does this mean? Why do I believe it? How do I share it? GOD IS KNOWABLEWHERE CAN I FIND GOD?Creation, providence, government of the universe Especially in the WordCAN I BE CONFIDENT THESE BOOKS LEAD ME TO KNOW GOD? Witness of the Holy SpiritWitness of Themselves Witness of the Church

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our God has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world/s schemes, he reigns! What king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence?Introduction: "Everybody wants to rule the world" but "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36).*In Solomon's rule over Israel and the surrounding nations, we see a faint glimpse of that kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy of the Messiah.RULE OVER ISRAEL (vv. 4:1-20)His rule was well-ordered (vv. 1-19)His rule was prosperous (v. 20)RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 4:1-34)RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 5:1-18)

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our old has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world's schemes, he reigns! what king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence?Introduction: Solomon was a king upon whom the Spirit of wisdom would rest and who would judge the poor with equity par excellence among Israel's kingsAN INTERESTING INTRODUCTION (VV.1-3)SOLOMON PRAYS FOR WISDOM (VV. 4-15)The presence of God (v. 5)The prayer of God (vv. 5-9)The pleasure of God (vv. 10-14)SOLOMON APPLIES HIS WISDOM (VV. 16-28)Conclusion: Solomon, the Messiah (Isa. 11:1-5), Jesus, & You

Summary: Live by honoring Christ amidst suffering in words (the way we give an account of the hope in us) and deeds (by not being afraid and suffering for the good).Introduction: Since Christ died and rose from the dead and rescued us…then we are called to honor him in our lives. How?BY NOT BEING AFRAID (Theme 1: Fear V. 14)BY GENTLY GIVING ANSWER FOR THE HOPE THAT IS IN US (Theme2: Defense vv 15-16)BY TRUSTING GOD NO MATTER WHAT (Theme 3: Trust V. 17)

Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But this afternoon, we continue what I hope is an enlightening, enlivening, and encouraging series through the essential truths of what Christians believe and what it means to be a a Christian. Today, we learn about the most fundamental thing of all: God.WHAT DO WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD?WHY DO WE BELIEVE THIS ABOUT GOD?HOW DO I SHARE WHAT WE BELIEVE?

Ezra prepares for the trip to Jerusalem. He is guided by the Lord in a number of ways as we will see. A picture of the Christian life, the journey of faith in a number of ways. while we are in this journey of faith it is important to be certain about the Lord's guidance. Ezra and other Jews looked forward to the future hope which came with the Messiah. Now that the Messiah has come, God is gathering his people from all the corners of the earth. And he will guide us along the way in this pilgrim journey. He will carry us through.REVIEWING THE PEOPLE (vv.1-20)PROCLAIMING A FAST (vv.21-23)SETTING APART THE PRIESTS AND OFFERINGS ACCOUNTABILITY (vv. 24-30)ARRIVING IN JERUSALEM (vv. 31-36)

Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But tonight, we begin what I hope is an enlightening, enlisting, and encouraging, series through the essential truths of being a Christian. Tonight, I want to make a brief intro on learning the what, and how of the faith.TO KNOW WHAT WE BELIEVE, IS TO KNOW GODTO KNOW WHY WE BELIEVE, IS TO LOVE GODTO KNOW HOW TO DEFEND & SHARE WHAT WE BELIEVE, IS TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR

We begin 1 Klings this morning. It opens with an anxious time of succession to David's throne, reminding us of the anxieties we have in our world. What we learn today is the son of David sits on the throne and reigns over the kingdom despite all the world's schemes. Because of that, you can trust Christ, find rest from your anxieties, and have hope that the Lord's hidden hand of providence is over your life.THE DYING KING (vv. 1-4)THE USURPER KING (vv. 5-37)THE SUCCESSOR KING (vv. 38-53)

We indwell a frenetic world where we're tempted to "perform" for our own self-justification, leading to burnout. But God calls us in Psalm 90 to indwell a different reality- in fact, to make God our home.

This chapter in Isaiah praises God for his mighty acts. God judges those who do evil and he protects those who trust in him and say "you are my God." This points forward to the last day when God will swallow up death forever. He will save his people and wipe their tears from their eyes. God will be glorified on that day for having demonstrated his justice and mercy.GOD'S JUDGMENT ON THE WICKEDGOD'S PROTECTION OF HIS PEOPLEGOD'S SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM

Idolatry in the Wilderness (ch 25)Inheritance in the Land (ch 26-27)

How do believers learn to follow Jesus in the crisis moments in life? By grasping hold of the holiness of God.