Oceanside United Reformed Church

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.

As Jesus passes through Samaria, he meets a woman at a famous well. Despite her hostility, and despite his own weariness, hunger, and thirst, Jesus gives her what she has always longed for. What Jesus offers this woman he offers to us.JESUS MEETS A RESTLESS WOMANJESUS ADDRESSES HER NEEDJESUS ADDRESSES HER HEARTJESUS ADDRESSES HER HOPE

(Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2)God's Law requires us to perfectly and perpetually love him with all our faculties and to love our neighbors.THE STANDARD OF THE LAWTHE FUNCTION OF THE LAWTHE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW

In this account we have a great picture of how God save sinners.THE BONDAGE OF THE DEVILCHRIST'S POWER OVER THE DEVILCHRIST'S POWER TO TRANSFORM SINNERS

We saw in the first ten verses of Ezra chapter 7 the appearance of Ezra on the scene as he brings a second group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. In the last part of chapter 7 emphasis will be put on the grace of God working through King Artaxerxes. Here we see the grace of God working through Ezra and God's people.GOD'S PROVIDENCE (7:11-26)EZRA PRAISES GOD (7:27-28)

Much of 1 Thessalonians illuminates the wonderful blessing of the communion of saints. In these opening verses, Paul expresses profound thanks for these believers and expresses it in several ways.GREETING (1:1)GRATITUDE (1:1-5a)

When David was in trouble and his enemies rejoiced over him, he called out to God and God answered him. David then responded to God's deliverance by praising him. By looking at the way David prayed, we can learn how we also ought to pray to God in times of adversity and in times of prosperity.PRAISES FOR GODREMEMBERING LAMENTA PSALM FOR JESUSA PSALM FOR CHRISTIANS

Moses warns Israel that were not to forget the Lord by worshipping other gods.REMEMBER GOD'S GOODNESSREMEMBER GOD'S WRATHREMEMBER GOD'S WORD

Baalam's first encounter with God (22:7-14)Baalam's second encounter with God (22:15-20)Baalam's third encounter with God (22:21-35) -Donkey's first time seeing the angel of the Lord (22:22-23) -Donkey's second time seeing the angel of the Lord (22:24-25) -Donkey's third time seeing the angel of the Lord (22:26-35)Baalam's first blessing of Israel (22:41-23:12)Baalam's second blessing of Israel (23:13-26Baalam's third blessing of Israel (23:27-24:25)

We conclude a series on the Bible's teaching on 'the presence of God' from creation (Gen. 1) to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. We conclude with the presence of God in the New Creation.HIS PRESENCE IN THE RENEWAL OF CREATION (Rev. 21:1)HIS PRESENCE IN A REDEEMED PEOPLE (Rev. 21:2, 9-21)HIS PRESENCE IN A RELATIONSHIP PERFECTED (Rev. 21:3-7, 22-26, 22:1-5)

Realizing the overwhelming weight of our sin debt reveals Christ as the glorious Savior. He is and compels us to serve Him with gratitude.DEBTDELIVERANCEDEVOTION

We return to the Psalms and the Psalms of Asaph. This is such a beautiful Psalm asking the Lord to show Justice to care for the weak. It's a Psalm that speaks of Christ.UNJUST JUDGES JUDGEDTHE JUST JUDGE JUDGED

We continue a series on the Bible's teaching on the 'presence of God' from creation (Gen. 1) to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. We follow up from our study of the presence in Christ in the presence of the Christian.THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT'S NEW BIRTH (EZEK. 37 & JOHN 3)THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH PRAYER (MATT. 7 & LUKE11)THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT'S PRESENCE (JOHN 13-16)TEN PRACTICAL REALITIES OF THE SPIRIT'S PRESENCE1. New Life2. Assurance3. Baptism4. Gifts5. Enlightenment6. Intercession7. Walking8. Fruit9. Conviction 10. Sealing

CONCEPTION & INCARNATION (MATT. 1-20)CHILDHOOD (MATT. 2)BAPTISM (MATT. 3)TEMPTATION (MATT. 4)CRUCIFIXION (MATT. 27)RESURRECTION (1 TIM. 3;16)

We continue a series on the Bible's teaching on the 'presence of God' from creation (Gen.1) to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. We pick up with the dark time of the exile but how God made his presence/himself known.WHY EXILE? (EZEK. 8-10)The NorthThe SouthHOPE IN EXILE? (EZEK. 11)AFTER EXILE?

A sermon preached on the occasion of the ordination of Gavin Poe to the ministry of Phoenix United Reformed Church.

We return to the Psalms and the Psalms of Asaph again. We're going to start out by seeing how this Psalm is a prayer of Christ then how it applies to us in terms of our praying for God to revive us again.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GODACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SINTHE ACTION OF REPENTANCE

We continue a series on the Bible's teaching on 'the presence of God' from creation (Gen. 1) to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. We pick up with the temple and see how God made his presence/himself known.WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE ARK? (1 SAM. 4:2; 2 SAM.6)DAVID'S AMBITION (2 SAM. 7)SOLOMON'S CONSTRUCTION (1 KINGS 5-8)

A HOLY HOUSE (25:1-8)ITS FURNITURE The courtyard (27:9-19)Bronze altar (30:17-21)The tent/miskan (26:1-37)Table for bread (25:23-30)Lampstand (25:31-40)Altar of incense (30:1-10)Ark of the covenant (25:10-22)

Darius has insured a decree which he demanded that it should be done with due diligence and the leaders follow through with the demand. The temple is finished through divine agency as well as human agency. The temple is dedicated with great joy. And we see the celebration of the Passover and Unleavened Bread because of the goodness of the LORD. Surely the LORD has been to Israel after a long period of time teaching us to trust the LORD with all our heart and not lean on our understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). TEMPLE COMPLETION (VV. 13-15)TEMPLE DEDICATION (VV. 16-18)PASSOVER AND UNLEAVENED BREAD (VV. 19-22)

We pick up in the Psalms with Psalm 29 and a prayer for justice and salvation in a time of deep disappointment. As always, we'll hear the voice of Christ and learn how to pray ourselves.THE PROBLEM (VV. 1-4)THE PETITION (VV. 5-12)THE PRAISE (V. 13)

We continue a series on the biblical teaching of 'the presence of God'. We'll trace this theme from creation (Gen. 1) all the way to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in between. We'll pick up with Israel in the wilderness and see how God made his presence/himself known.THE PILAR OF CLOUD & FIRE (13:17-22)THE RED SEA (14:1-31)THE HEALING TREE (15:22-26)THE MANNA (16:1-35)THE WATER FROM A ROCK (17:1-7)

Have you ever felt like God is asleep, as the years roll on with dreary headlines? So did our psalmist.CONFIDENCECOMPLAINTCALL

Matthew 1:18–25 & Belgic Confession, article 18In his incarnation, the divine Logos assumed a human nature to become like us in all things except for sin so that he would save us from our sins. Following the order of what the Nicene Creed says about the incarnation, we will consider what it means that Christ is our Immanuel. FOR US MEN AND FOR OUR SALVATION CAME DOWN FROM HEAVENAND WAS INCARNATE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF THE VIRGIN MARYAND WAS MADE MAN

THE NAME REVEALEDTHE NAME HALLOWEDTHE NAME ADORED

Living in our technology driven age, we are constantly prompted to update our devices for optimal results. In Scripture, God's promise of the New Covenant is the "ultimate update" because it is the fulfillment of God"s great covenant promise: "I will be your God, and you will be my people." It is the ultimate update because in the new covenant, through faith in Christ, we are given an updated heart, an updated knowledge, and an updated city. AN UPDATED HEARTAN UPDATED KNOWLEDGE AN UPDATED CITY