Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Paul's confession of sin becomes a window into the wisdom and mercy of God. This sermon walks through 1 Timothy 1:15–17, showing how the eternal and invisible God reveals Himself most clearly in Jesus Christ. From incarnation to atonement, believers are called to lives shaped by gratitude, humility, and worship flowing from salvation by grace alone. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Paul opens Philippians 4 by calling the church to stand fast together in the Lord, rooted in deep affection and shared redemption. This sermon examines how unity, humility, and perseverance are essential to the peace and purity of Christ's church, especially when believers disagree. Through the example of Christ's obedience and sacrifice, we are reminded that reconciliation is not optional, but a visible testimony of the gospel at work among God's people. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

David desires to honor the Lord by restoring the Ark to Jerusalem, yet sincere zeal without obedience leads to judgment. This sermon walks through the holiness of God, the danger of worship shaped by human practice, and the blessing that follows when God's Word governs His people. As fear gives way to joy, the return of the Ark points us to Christ, the greater Son of David, who establishes God's dwelling among His redeemed people and reigns as King. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In this sermon from Philippians 3:17-21, the church is reminded that everyone is walking toward one of two eternal destinations. We are called to follow faithful patterns of Christian maturity, to mark and avoid the enemies of the cross, and to refuse both self-made righteousness and fleshly indulgence. The message presses the sobering reality of shame and destruction for those who set their minds on earthly things, while lifting our hope to the heavenly citizenship of the believer, the coming Savior, and the promised transformation of the body in the resurrection. It is a sermon meant to steady the saints, warn the wandering, and call us to live now in light of the world to come. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The Christian life is a forward-moving pilgrimage shaped by grace, struggle, and hope. In this sermon on Philippians 3:15-17, Paul calls the church to maturity, unity of mind, and faithful imitation. Believers are urged to press on toward the goal of glory while learning from godly examples God has placed in their lives. This message highlights the course of the Christian walk and the importance of following patterns that lead us closer to Christ. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Pressing On Toward the Prize from Philippians 3:12 16 calls believers to perseverance, sanctification, covenantal faithfulness, humility, and hope in the resurrection. Paul exhorts the church to leave behind the old life, walk together in unity, and press forward toward Christ with confidence in His righteousness. This sermon lifts up the hope of resurrection, the duty of sanctification, and the blessing of Christian maturity. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lords Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https refopc.net Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Philippians 3:7-11 confronts us with the radical reversal of the gospel. Paul counts all former confidence, status, and self-righteousness as loss so that he may gain Christ. This sermon unfolds the meaning of being found in Christ with a righteousness that comes from God, not from the law, and explores the excellence of knowing Christ in His death and resurrection. We consider what it means to die to the old man, to embrace the fellowship of Christ's sufferings, and to walk in the power of His resurrection. The message calls believers to reject confidence in the flesh and rejoice in the covenant union that secures justification, adoption, sanctification, and the hope of glory. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon from 2 Samuel 2–3a traces the unfolding division between the house of David and the house of Saul, revealing the deep roots of conflict sown through disobedience, pride, and rivalry. We follow the anointing of two kings, the actions of Joab and Abner, the Field of Sharp Swords, and the widening fracture within Israel. The message highlights the danger of strife inside the covenant community and the urgent call for believers to guard the peace and purity of the church. Through these events we are pointed toward the greater Son of David, the Prince of Peace, who brings unity where men sow division. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com SermonAudio Tags Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 704 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Rejoicing is not optional for the believer. It is spiritual armor. In Philippians 3:1-7, Paul commands the church to rejoice in the Lord so that they will stand firm against Judaizers and every form of self-righteous confidence in the flesh. This sermon explains why joy flows from the finished work of Christ, how works-based religion still threatens the church, and why Paul counts all former gain as loss compared to knowing Christ. It calls Christians to reject every confidence in the flesh, to rest in the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and to walk in joyful worship as they fight the good fight of faith. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The death of Saul and the rise of David reveal the sobering consequences of sin and the steadfast faithfulness of God. As Saul falls under covenant judgment, David responds not with vengeance but with grief, honor, and righteous judgment against the lying Amalekite. This sermon walks through the defeat on Mount Gilboa, the false report, and David's heartfelt lament. It calls believers to reject division, cherish unity, guard the household of faith, resist a revolutionary spirit, and recognize the true friend enemy distinction that protects Christ's church. Through this narrative we look ahead to the greater King who never fell and who reigns eternally in righteousness. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 704 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 12th sermon in the Philippians series Paul presents Timothy and Epaphroditus as two faithful servants whose character, affection, and sacrifice strengthened the church in Philippi. This message unfolds how genuine Christian service grows from love for Christ, love for His people, and willing devotion to the work of the kingdom. Their example invites believers to serve with joy, pray with affection, and invest deeply in the wellbeing of the saints around them. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 11th sermon in the Philippians series examines Philippians 2:14–18, where Paul urges believers to live without complaint and to shine as lights in a dark and perverse world. It confronts the sins of grumbling and contention while pointing to the joy found in self-denying service to Christ. The message challenges Christians to hold fast to the Word of life, to find contentment in God's providence, and to live as drink offerings poured out for the sake of others — an image of humility, obedience, and joy rooted in Christ. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The apostle Paul calls believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," not as a means to earn salvation but as the evidence of it. In this powerful exposition of Philippians 2:12–13, Pastor Joby shows how the humble mind of Christ becomes the model for all believers, calling us to continual obedience rooted in divine grace. The sermon explores the tension between human responsibility and God's sovereign work, urging us to pursue holiness with reverent awe, knowing it is God who works within us. This is the 10th sermon in this series. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 9th sermon in this series. Philippians 2:5-11 presents the path of Christ's humiliation and exaltation. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, humbled Himself in the incarnation, suffered persecution, bore sin through atonement and propitiation, and was raised in glory. His obedience redeems the elect and calls believers to the same mind, humility, unity, and faithful ministry. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 25, David faces one of his greatest tests. Samuel, the prophet who guided him, has died, and David is weary from exile. When insulted by Nabal, David's anger nearly drives him to vengeance, but God intervenes through Abigail, a woman of wisdom and humility. The Lord stops David from sin and reminds him that remaining in the land of promise means trusting divine justice rather than human pride. This sermon explores how God disciplines His people in mercy, restrains them from destruction, and teaches them to rest in His providence. Faithfulness, obedience, and humility before God preserve the believer when anger and pride threaten to undo them. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 8th sermon in this series. Paul teaches that the gospel transforms both heart and conduct. Through Christ's consolation and the fellowship of the Spirit, believers are called to humility, unity, and love. This sermon explores how the mercy of God and the truth of the gospel reshape the way we face suffering, anxiety, temptation, and sin. Christ alone gives peace and purpose, calling His church to walk in love and live worthy of the calling received. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 7th sermon in this series. The Apostle Paul calls the church to live worthy of the gospel of Christ — to stand firm in faith, to labor together in unity, and to embrace suffering as a gift from God. This sermon unfolds the beauty of gospel-shaped conduct, showing how steadfast endurance testifies to salvation and exposes the folly of unbelief. Through the lens of Philippians 1:27–30, we see that every trial is a stage upon which Christ's glory is displayed, and every act of faithful perseverance preaches the gospel to a watching world. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 6th sermon in this series. Paul's declaration, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain," captures the heart of Christian confidence. In this sermon from Philippians 1:18 through 26, Pastor Joby unfolds the believer's assurance that the gospel will prevail through every circumstance, whether by life or by death. We see how God's people are strengthened by the Spirit, upheld by prayer, and empowered to wield the sword of the Word in a hostile world. With pastoral warmth and Reformed conviction, this message calls us to fearless faith, steadfast labor, and joyful hope in the Lord who rules over life and death. Whether imprisoned or free, we belong to Christ, and in Him, we are always victorious. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

A picture of David on the run a humble servant surrounded by the distressed the indebted and the discontented yet sustained by Gods provision and promise. This sermon from 1 Samuel 21 and 22 paints the sorrow of Nob the horror of Doegs treachery and the comfort of the true king who suffers for his people. Listen to the gospel promise that union with Christ brings safety amid turmoil. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

A picture of David on the run a humble servant surrounded by the distressed the indebted and the discontented yet sustained by Gods provision and promise. This sermon from 1 Samuel 21 and 22 paints the sorrow of Nob the horror of Doegs treachery and the comfort of the true king who suffers for his people. Listen to the gospel promise that union with Christ brings safety amid turmoil. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 5th sermon in this series. Paul's imprisonment became a platform for the gospel, a truth that still stands today. This sermon from Philippians 1:12–18 explores how the Word of God is never chained, how suffering saints proclaim Christ even in silence, and how the history of the church proves that the gospel only advances under pressure. Drawing from Fox's Book of Martyrs and the story of Polycarp, we see how the blood of the saints continues to be the seed of the church. Christ reigns, His Word prevails, and His kingdom cannot be stopped. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 4th sermon in this series. Paul's prayer invites the church to a living love that thinks clearly, grows in wisdom, and chooses what is excellent. We are called to sincerity before God, real fellowship with one another, and fruit that shows the work of Christ among His people. This message traces how love, knowledge, and discernment lead to steady obedience, how families and congregations are strengthened in unity, and how the Spirit forms a people who seek God's approval above the praise of men, all to the glory and praise of God. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

David's covenant friendship with Jonathan stands in stark contrast to Saul's rage and rebellion. In 1 Samuel 20 we see palace intrigue, bitter conflict, and the sovereign hand of God preserving His anointed. Jonathan's loyalty points us to the devotion believers are called to have for one another, and ultimately to the greater Friend and King, Jesus Christ, who will never forsake His people. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The 3rd sermon in this series draws the listener into Paul's joyful prayer for the church and unfolds what thankful remembrance, durable fellowship, and confident assurance look like in real congregational life. It reflects on the sweetness of gospel unity, the struggles and restoration that shape lasting relationships among believers, and the unshakable truth that God completes what He begins. With pastoral warmth and doctrinal clarity, it connects Paul's heart for Philippi to our own need for prayer, humility, and hope in the ordinary life of the church. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 18, Saul's schemes against David reveal a corrupted heart, while David's humility and zeal for God's glory display true favor. What Saul meant for evil, the Lord turned to good. This sermon calls us to remember that authority is given by God and can be removed when obedience is forsaken, and it points us to Christ, the only righteous King whose throne is everlasting. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Paul opens his letter to the Philippians with a greeting that reminds the church of their identity in Christ. These verses show us what it means to be bondservants of Christ, the role of church officers, and the blessing of grace and peace that comes from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This passage teaches us about service, unity, and hope in the gospel as we live under Christ our King, our Prophet, and our Priest. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Psalm 128 shows that the covenant family is the seedbed of faith, rooted in the fear of the Lord and blessed through Christ. God's blessing is seen in reverent labor, fruitful marriage, and the nurture of children. The home becomes a garden of grace where the sword and the trowel are both trained. Christ is the true man of Psalm 128, whose covenant love assures generational faithfulness. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon walks through the heart of Paul's message in the early chapters of Romans: the universal guilt of humanity under sin and the revealed righteousness of God through Christ. Drawing clear lines between Adam and Christ, wrath and grace, law and gospel, the preacher proclaims the hope of justification by faith alone and reminds us that the true gospel is not to be moved past, but clung to with joy and confidence. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Psalm 134 calls the gathered saints, God's royal priests, to bless the Lord in His house. In this message we see the glory of the Lord's Day as a weekly holy convocation where believers enter into covenant fellowship with their Redeemer. We are reminded that worship is not only our offering to God but also His benediction upon us. As we lift our hands and open our hearts we receive rest, renewal, and recruitment for the work ahead. This is the blessing from Zion, the living presence of Christ among His people. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon walks through the heart of Paul's message in the early chapters of Romans: the universal guilt of humanity under sin and the revealed righteousness of God through Christ. Drawing clear lines between Adam and Christ, wrath and grace, law and gospel, the preacher proclaims the hope of justification by faith alone and reminds us that the true gospel is not to be moved past, but clung to with joy and confidence. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Are you able to recognize false teachers and divisive doctrine within the church? In this powerful sermon from Romans 16:17–20, we are urged to mark and avoid those who distort the truth and sow discord. Paul calls the Church to wise obedience and holiness, not flattery or compromise. As believers in Christ, we must reject vain philosophies and cling to the pure gospel of grace. Learn how the early Christians were called to live with boldness, discernment, and unwavering allegiance to Christ, even in the face of false teaching and cultural pressure. This message speaks directly to today's church as we navigate deceptive voices, worldly appetites, and spiritual apathy. Be equipped, be warned, and be sent — for the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. Subscribe to The King is Calling for weekly sermons and gospel-centered truth. YouTube Hashtags Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The work that the saints of God have been brought into, through Christ, who is our Gracious and Powerful Mediator, have been called to a great ministry indeed. This ministry, being built by the Spirit, is through the faithful preaching of the mystery of Christ Jesus, the Gospel, and it has gone out through all the world. This mystery, that has been revealed overtime by the Triune Lord, acting as Father, Son, and Holy Spirt, which was made manifest in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is what is even now, as it has since the time of Christ's victory over the grace, been going out to all nations in order to welcome into one body, people from every tribe, tongue, and nation. This mission, to exalt Christ, by building Christendom wherever we find soul-bearers, is done first and foremost by revealing that secret, a message, that which remains hidden for so many, that Jesus is the Christ, and He is to be believed upon that you might be saved. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Psalm 115 reminds us that worship is not just a religious act but a radical statement of allegiance. In a world filled with idols made by human hands, powerless and speechless and lifeless gods, we gather to exalt the one true and living God who reigns from heaven and does whatever He pleases. This sermon explores the glory of God, the shame of false gods, and the call for undivided allegiance to Christ. As we examine the contrast between divine power and human made vanity, we are reminded that worship sanctifies us and prepares us for the eternal praise we will render in glory. From Israel's call to trust to the sobering reminder that the dead do not praise the Lord, Psalm 115 compels us to give all glory to God alone because of His mercy and His truth. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Romans 16 is often overlooked, yet it reveals the beauty of faithful service within the body of Christ. In this powerful message, we explore Paul's commendation of Phoebe, his personal greetings to fellow laborers in the early Roman churches, and the vital role of ordinary Christians in gospel ministry. This is a call to serve, love, and honor one another in Christ—not for fame, but for the glory of our Redeemer. Learn what it means to be a beloved part of the church, whether you're known or nameless, celebrated or hidden, laboring as one body for the cause of Christ. This message will challenge and encourage you to pursue humble, joyful service for the kingdom. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Psalm 72 unveils the majesty of Christ our King, the Righteous Judge, the Merciful Savior, and the Eternal Sovereign whose reign knows no bounds. In this stirring sermon, we trace the progression of redemptive history from the cry of the Suffering Servant in Psalm 22 to the universal dominion of the Risen King in Psalm 72. Christ rules in righteousness, delivers the needy, and crushes every oppressor. His reign is not distant or future-only it is now, expanding across the earth like rain on a mowed field. Join us as we exult in the glory of the King whose dominion stretches from sea to sea, and whose name endures forever. Let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Long live the King! Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The sermon explores the profound blessing of fellowship within the Christian community, emphasizing that true unity stems from reconciliation through Christ's sacrifice. Drawing from Psalm 133, the message highlights the joy and satisfaction derived from this union, likening it to the oil of gladness poured out upon Aaron, signifying the Holy Spirit's work. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to remember their identity as citizens of Zion, to proclaim Christ's death, and to live in light of their new life in Him, resisting worldly pressures and inviting others into this royal house of blessing. This psalm was perhaps penned when the Hebrew tribes concurred to fix David on his throne, or to restore him to it, 2 Sam. 5 or 19. Here is, (1.) A declaration of the excellency and pleasantness of brotherly affection, ver. 1. (2.) The illustration of this in two similitudes, ver. 2-3. (3.) The great advantage of it, ver. 3. While I sing, let Jesus' love, shed abroad in my heart, make me exemplify my notes. How happy the churches and families where this prevails! And how blessed above all, the church above, where love, love for ever reigns. To imagine that the sacred oil ran down upon, and stained the high priest's robe to the skirt, or lower parts thereof, to me seems very inconsistent with the remarkable cleanliness prescribed by the ceremonial institutes; and very inconsistent with the prescribe finery and beauty of this sacred apparel. The Hebrew word phi ought therefore to have Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This week the anointed king goes forth to battle, the volunteer champion of Israel went to face the uncircumcised Philistine, the blasphemer, the giant, Goliath. David saw not the size of the man, nor had regard for his notorious reputation as a soldier, but was instead focused upon the zeal of that wicked man's effect upon the moral of Israel and the success of his people to establish themselves in the land which God had promised to them. David was taking up the mantle of the heroes of Israel from before. Men like Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Caleb, and Samson. David would take the head of that perverse giant, that wretched serpent, and would show the heart of a king that would inspire the nation to fight once again. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In this stirring and reflective sermon, we journey through the emotional depths of Psalm 22 and witness the fullness of Christ's redemptive work from the shadow of the cross to the glory of resurrection. This message draws us into the sorrow, joy, and ultimate hope found only in Jesus Christ. From the prophetic cries of abandon, "My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?" to the victorious hope in the latter verses, we are reminded that the joy of salvation was purchased at an unfathomable cost. We're challenged not to avoid the grief of the Gospel, but to enter into it, because every happy psalm is made possible by the sad ones. Through reflections on aging, loss, family, and ministry, the sermon invites us to see Christ's suffering not as a theological abstraction, but as a deeply personal sacrifice made on behalf of His people. We are taken to the moment when God did not spare His own Son—the true Lamb—offered with no substitute. Christ, pierced and humiliated, willingly bore the wrath of God so that we might be healed and restored. And now, we live in the light of that sacrifice. We remember His death each Lord's Day because in that death, sin and death were crushed. By His stripes, we are healed. We rejoice that we can sing the final verses of the psalm because the first 18 have been fulfilled. Let us never move on too quickly from the cross—because it is not just the hard part—it is the glorious part. "By His stripes we are healed." Come, remember His death until He comes. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In this stirring and reflective sermon, we journey through the emotional depths of Psalm 22 and witness the fullness of Christ's redemptive work from the shadow of the cross to the glory of resurrection. This message draws us into the sorrow, joy, and ultimate hope found only in Jesus Christ. From the prophetic cries of abandon, "My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?" to the victorious hope in the latter verses, we are reminded that the joy of salvation was purchased at an unfathomable cost. We're challenged not to avoid the grief of the Gospel, but to enter into it, because every happy psalm is made possible by the sad ones. Through reflections on aging, loss, family, and ministry, the sermon invites us to see Christ's suffering not as a theological abstraction, but as a deeply personal sacrifice made on behalf of His people. We are taken to the moment when God did not spare His own Son—the true Lamb—offered with no substitute. Christ, pierced and humiliated, willingly bore the wrath of God so that we might be healed and restored. And now, we live in the light of that sacrifice. We remember His death each Lord's Day because in that death, sin and death were crushed. By His stripes, we are healed. We rejoice that we can sing the final verses of the psalm because the first 18 have been fulfilled. Let us never move on too quickly from the cross—because it is not just the hard part—it is the glorious part. "By His stripes we are healed." Come, remember His death until He comes. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Here we read of the magnificent and ongoing work of the Spirit, even as He works to build up the saints unto maturity and also move the hearts of the saints to go forth and proclaim the Gospel of reconciliation to those lands not yet reached, that have not heard, that have not yet been brought under the authority of the Triune Lord through the preaching of Jesus Christ. It was through mighty signs by the Spirit, and through the preaching of the Word that Paul brought from Jerusalem to Illyricum, having been called and equipped as priest of the Lord Most High. His aim was to bring the Gentiles, not for his own sake, for his own glory, but as offerings unto His Redeemer. We follow Paul in this mission to reached those lands where Christ is not yet named, not only to grow up towards Christian maturity, but to spread out into all the earth. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm

This week the anointed king goes forth to battle, the volunteer champion of Israel went to face the uncircumcised Philistine, the blasphemer, the giant, Goliath. David saw not the size of the man, nor had regard for his notorious reputation as a soldier, but was instead focused upon the zeal of that wicked man's effect upon the moral of Israel and the success of his people to establish themselves in the land which God had promised to them. David was taking up the mantle of the heroes of Israel from before. Men like Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Caleb, and Samson. David would take the head of that perverse giant, that wretched serpent, and would show the heart of a king that would inspire the nation to fight once again. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

As Paul continues to reflect upon the effect of the Gospel upon the body of believers, bringing light and life to otherwise dark and dead hearts, we find the law embraced and kept. Specially, "love your neighbor as yourself." Paul was writing to those mature in the church, in chapter 14, to welcome and admit the weaker brother as co-heirs of the promise of Christ, that they will be delivered if they too remain faithful until the end. The motivation for the mature brother to welcome the weaker is that they are not the final authority or judge over the souls of the weaker brother. Paul then, in chapter 15, moves to show how it is that Christ has welcomed the weak by dying for both Jew and Gentile, thusly uniting them into one body of which He is the Foundation, the Husband, the Redeemer. What Paul is showing is that the Gospel of the kingdom is for the whole world and through it all nations shall be transformed by the accomplishment of His redeeming work through death and resurrection. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm

If we need any more instruction this week concerning the topic of the members of the body of Christ learning how to live at peace with one another and nurture redeemed-affection amongst our number, we must of course look to Christ, the Author and Perfecter of the faith, as both gift and exemplar of how we are to live in reverence and awe before God and men. The greatest strength of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ can also be her greatest liability - the people themselves who are called to worship and work together. Like any army, when the function as one unit they are a force to be reckoned with, but if there is fear, selfishness, and laziness amongst the ranks then they surely cannot stand against the enemy, nor devote themselves to protecting and serving one another. Who is responsible for the peace? All of us are, but especially the strong, the mature, those who are most aware of the objective and how to get there. In order then for there to be peace, and for love to be manifested amongst us we must be willing and ready to bear with each other's burdens, as we look to Christ our model, and be devoted to the instruction of the Scriptures that brings maturity to all. The goal then of mutual reception and so love is to be a city on a hill that shines before all the beauty, glory, and necessity of the Cross to live as those reconciled to the Triune Lord and to our neighbors. Do you wish to be a faithful member of the body, then get ready to carry someone else when needed, to lay down your life for your neighbor, and deny all that stands in the way of doing these two things. Let's go!Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia!Each Lord's Day9:30am & 5:30pm

The giant mocks, the snake speaks once again before the face of the people of God, and there was none to silence the mouth of the colossus blasphemer, none to put an end to the threats of the son of the interloper, who spewed forth taunts, reviling, and threats against the people of God. The one who had rightly been anointed and coronated to kill the giant stood back in fear, the king of Israel, the mad king, the fearful king was of no use to his people, and how much more that he had been rejected. Yet another king had been chosen and he would show the heart of the True King, jealousy for the glory of Jehovah and love for those whom God had anointed him to deliver out of the hands of those who would destroy his fellow countrymen. In the first half we see the template of the great war between Jehovah and Dagon, between Philistia and Israel and God would once again show the might of His strong right arm in silencing the curses of the wicked through a most unlikely character - David the giant killer, the serpent crusher, the king who had the Lord's heart, whose own heart belonged to the Lord.Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia!Each Lord's Day9:30am & 5:30pm203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098(704) 931-8094Our website: https://refopc.net/ropcgastonia@gmail.com

As we move to the second part of 1 Samuel 16, we find a major transition marked by the Spirit of the Lord coming upon David and departing from Saul. This insight, given by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit shows us that God not only has a plan for His people, but He also gives us helpful indications what He was doing amongst His people. The evidences of David's being anointed and called to be the king of Israel is evidenced not only by the Spirit's anointing, but also as the Lord used David to bless Saul, the rejected king, with calm through music. David truly was the first warrior-poet of Israel. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia!Each Lord's Day9:30am & 5:30pm203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098(704) 931-8094Our website: https://refopc.net/ropcgastonia@gmail.com

After having spent a total of one month going through Romans 14, I want to make sure that we have our terms straight, so that we know where we all stand and can be unified, at least as a local congregation, as to what our directive is for the maintaining of peace and purity within the Church. First, let us define who the weaker and stronger members of the church are: ….  Second, we need to see that peace in the church does not come naturally, but rather by our walking in step with the Spirit, bearing His fruit that leads to greater love and a more clear testimony that the Church truly is the most blessed of all communities of which men might be a part. Are you ready to know peace, get ready to work for it!Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia!Each Lord's Day9:30am & 5:30pm203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098(704) 931-8094Our Website: https://refopc.net/ropcgastonia@gmail.com