A confessional reformed church in Capistrano Beach, CA
In our sermon we will be reminded of the need for patience as we eagerly await the imminent return of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In our sermon we will consider James' most serious and somber language in his letter as he denounces the wicked rich of his day.
In our sermon we will consider the fact that when we speak evil against our neighbor we are also speaking evil against the Law of Liberty that Christ has written on our hearts.
In our sermon we will see the stark contrast between the two different types of wisdom, one of this present evil age and the other coming from above from the Father of lights.
In our sermon we will consider how although the tongue is a small part of our body, it can accomplish tremendous things, for good or for evil.
In our sermon we will consider how the risen Lord has furnished his Church with men gifted to equip the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12).
In our sermon we will see how James does not contradict the apostle Paul, but contributes to the unified message of Scripture that we have been given a lively faith.
In our sermon we will see how we are to show no partiality towards others since we are all united to Christ by faith.
In our sermon we will consider how God's unchanging nature is demonstrated in his singular purpose to bless us with His good and perfect gifts.
In our sermon we will consider how being in Christ grants us a new identity regardless of our socio-economic status.
In our sermon, we will see how the Lord uses prayer (and trials) to impart wisdom to us.
In our sermon, we will begin our study of the epistle of James and see how one of the earliest of the New Testament letters speaks to our contemporary setting.
In our sermon we will consider the song of the exiles who lamented by the rivers of Babylon and called out for divine justice and ask whether such a song is appropriate for us as New Covenant believers to sing.
In our sermon we will consider Psalm two and how it is fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah, as well as in us who are united to him by faith.
In our sermon, we will begin a short series in the Psalms. Starting with Psalm 1, we will consider the identity and blessedness of the righteous Man.
In our sermon we will conclude our brief study of the book of Jonah as we consider the Lord's final lesson for his wayward prophet (and for us!).
In our sermon, we will consider three radical changes: Jonah finally deciding to go to Nineveh, the Ninevites turning from their evil ways, and the Lord relenting from the disaster he said he would bring upon them. This will teach us of the importance for daily repentance and faith in Christ.
In our sermon we will consider Jonah's 3 day and 3 night journey in the belly of the great fish and what it has to teach us.
In our sermon we will continue our study of the book of Jonah as we consider Jonah out at sea and his interactions with the Gentile sailers.
In our sermon we will begin a study of the book of Jonah. This little book of 48 verses packs a powerful message about God's grace and mercy in Christ.
In our sermon we will consider the last 6 verses of I Corinthians where Paul includes both a curse and a prayer in his final greeting.
In our sermon we will resume our study of I Corinthians as Paul details his travel plans and gives parting instructions to the church.
Dr. Craig Troxel preaches out of the Gospel of John, a sermon entitled "The Galilean."
In our sermon, we will resume our study of 1 Corinthians as we consider Paul's instructions regarding an offering he was collecting for the church in Jerusalem.
In our sermon we will consider the ministry of John the Baptizer who was sent by God to prepare the way of the Lord.
In our sermon, we will consider the apostle Paul's closing exhortation at the end of I Corinthians 15 where he shows how to live a life that is consistent with the fact that we will be raised together with Christ in glory.
In our sermon, we will consider how sin uses the Law to produce death in us, but God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
In our sermon we will consider the fact that it is according to God's plan that we bear the image of the man of dust, Adam, in order to also bear the man of heaven, our Lord Jesus Christ.
In our sermon, we will see the contrast between the type of existence that we currently have with the one which we will have when Christ returns. As Paul tells us, they are not even worth comparison!
In our sermon, we will take a stab at understanding what Paul means when he refers to "baptisms for the dead," but more importantly, we will consider how the Lord used the sufferings of Paul and the other apostles to testify that we will all rise to a better life at the last day.
In our sermon we will consider how God will complete his kingdom and put down all of his enemies through the man, Christ Jesus.
In our sermon we will consider the dire consequences if one were to deny the resurrection as Paul lists them in I Corinthians 15. On the flip side, we will consider how the resurrection of Christ changes everything for the believer.
In our sermon we will see Paul continue his summary of the gospel message as it was handed down to the apostles and proclaimed throughout the earth.
In our sermon, we will begin our study of the apostle Paul's fullest and clearest treatment of the doctrine of the resurrection found in I Corinthians 15. He will begin by reminding us of the nature and content of the gospel.
In our sermon we will see that one does not need to choose between vibrant, Spirit-led worship and a service where everything is done decently and in order.
In our sermon we will consider how the gift of prophecy was superior to that of tongues because it helped build up the Church. This is why we place such a heavy emphasis on the pastoral preaching of the Word.
In our sermon we will consider Paul's sublime chapter on love and see how it is the essential ingredient for any Christian service.
In our sermon the apostle Paul will explain how a variety of Spiritual gifts serve different functions in the formation and expansion of the Church.
In our sermon, Paul develops the idea of that each and every believer is a member of the body of Christ and that we are all in need of one another.
In our sermon, we will consider the topic of Spiritual gifts and see how the Lord grants a diversity of gifts upon all his people for the common good of the Church.
In our sermon, we will consider the words of institution of the Lord's Supper as they are recorded by the apostle Paul. We will see what it means to eat of the bread and drink of the cup in remembrance of the Lord.
In our sermon we will consider the Corinthian's abuse of the Lord's Supper and its serious consequences. We hope to learn from their mistakes and better understand the meaning of the Supper of our Lord.
In this sermon, Paul transitions into the topic of orderly worship, in particular how we ought to maintain the distinctions between men and women since it is according to God's design in order to bring glory unto himself through Christ.
In this sermon, Paul wraps up his discussion of the topic of meat offered to idols. As he sums up his argument and gives final exhortations, we will see how they apply to all of life.
In this sermon, we will be reminded of the close communion we experience with the Lord as well as with each other as we eat at his table and how this excludes any and all forms of idolatry.
In the sermon today, we will consider how the apostle Paul demonstrates a servant's heart by becoming all things to all people in order to save some.
In our sermon today, we will consider how the apostle Paul surrendered his rights to receive financial compensation from the Corinthians in order to promote the gospel free of charge.