This godly man once said, "Life that is lived unto God forfeits human companionship, knows only divine fellowship, and . That God makes perfect means He gives us a clear mind and a clean heart. Admit You Need HELP 5. By securing our salvation through His Son and sending His Spirit to fill our hearts, He transforms a people for Himself. var addy_text8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16 = 'Classical Committee';document.getElementById('cloak8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16').innerHTML += ''+addy_text8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16+'<\/a>'; He is called in our text:  the Great Shepherd. We call that the “counsel of peace,” or the “counsel of redemption.”  God chose, that is, He elected, a people for Himself. The couple would then walk bare foot through the bloody path saying with their actions, “May I pay with my life if this covenant is broken”. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Throughout the delays, the waiting, and the testing, Abraham’s life taught him about the character of God, and Abraham responded with obedience. It is His perfect and willing obedience to His Father, the obedience that was demanded of us. I recently listened to a sermon by Timothy Keller. The Old Covenant under Moses was filled with grace, mercy, longsuffering, and love. Naught of good that I have done. To view recent videos, click the icon in the top right corner of the video player below.Then, from the playlist that appears, click the 1034: Covenant Hour of Prayer (18th December., 2020) December 18, 2020 1033: Covenant Hour of Prayer (17th December, 2020) December 17, 2020 1032: Midweek Communion Service on 16th December, 2020 December 16 31:31–34). But in this prayer, God is, second of all, named as the One who has “brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep.”  So He is the God of the Great Shepherd. Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore, Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Australia, Missions, Sister Churches, Christian Schools. News; Calendar; New Member Class; Member Resources. He is all-sufficient. A person cannot be a good Christian without doing God’s will. Speaker: Aijalon Church Series: The Life of David Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1–20:42. It has always been our heart to advance The Kingdom of God through Media.. Jesus said in His High-priestly prayer in John 17:6:  “Thine they were, and thou gavest them me.”  Jesus is the good Shepherd in His death. It is an everlasting covenant. Was God satisfied with what Jesus did? Nothing can for sin atone. The covenant of redemption is intimately concerned with God’s eternal plan. He gave His life for His sheep. Sermon 1 - "Life is Gift, Not Gain" - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 The “Preacher” introduces his book by describing the vanity of life and the dead ends on the road to “the good life.” In doing so, he prepares us to learn that life is gift, not gain. He is the God of peace. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. Ladies of New Life; Marriage Ministry; Missionaries; Men of New Life; New Life Kids; New Life Young Adults; New Life Youth; Prayer; SOZO Ministry; Worship. Notice, we cannot, we may not, try to single out those works that are the most agreeable to ourselves, those that are the easiest. Sermon Title: The Covenant of God Big Idea: The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; God accepted the payment that was given for our redemption. He gives to us a renewed will. We may be well pleasing in His sight. Our God, the One true God, is a God of peace. May the God of peace make you perfect; may He fit you, may He prepare you, may He enable you. Desperate for Life Genesis 47:11-26 November 29, 2020 Individual Sermon Mike Elliott May You Know the Riches of His Glory as His Inheritance Ephesians 1:15-21 November 29, 2020 Blessings and Benedictions Gary Duff He gave to them His own righteousness. Now there are only three times that Moses wrote poetry. A Covenant Of Prosperity Prosperity Is Part Of The Whole Gospel 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. Now, finally, notice the purpose in our text. Therefore seeing that each ceremony was done with life long commitment and seen as a sanctified covenant unto God. It is called a “covenant” inasmuch as the plan involves two or more parties. 3 jo Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. How do we know? Everything in this world is temporary. God is the God of peace in relation to His people—not mankind in general, but His elect people, those whom He has chosen. Browse Sermons; Sermon Series; December 20, 2020 | Sunday Evening Scoffers Will Come I am moved by what I believe. He came and took their sin and guilt upon Himself. I believe the WORD of God! RESOURCES. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Ex. He did it as the God of peace. In other words, He makes us fit and able. Isaiah 54:10 - For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the LORD, who has mercy on you. In other words, the Law of God was written in the Old Covenant...that is the law of Moses put on tables of stone and then developed from there, and all of the law given to Moses. Those who have made themselves enemies of God are brought near again in God’s redemption of them. Morning and evening shall come to us every single day until the return ofJesus Christ in his glory. Jesus is the Head of His covenant people. His people are restored. addy5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72 = addy5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72 + 'prca' + '.' + 'org'; We are thankful for our life in Christ Jesus. Especially in the Greek minds, the various gods were opposed to each other—fighting against one another. How different that is from the gods of the wicked! Reset Filters. Events; Ways to Give. var addy8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16 = 'laning' + '@'; His wrath had been placed (or visited) upon Jesus Christ in our place. Order of Worship. What is the purpose of God’s grace in us? But Adam fell. Ministries. The Son loves His Father in the Holy Spirit. I’m only human.”  No, none but God can fit us for performing His will. Rev Malcolm Watts. var addy_text5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72 = 'Stated Clerk';document.getElementById('cloak5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72').innerHTML += ''+addy_text5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72+'<\/a>'; Classis WestThis email address is being protected from spambots. Sermon 1 - "Life is Gift, Not Gain" - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 The “Preacher” introduces his book by describing the vanity of life and the dead ends on the road to “the good life.” In doing so, he prepares us to learn that life is gift, not gain. Psalm 90 is a reality check reminding us of the frailty of life, the holiness of God and our need of God. It is a promise that still holds true for each one of us. . The Father loves the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is called, "A Covenant Relationship". The Noahic covenant: He came under the conditions of life, living under seasons, springtime, harvest-time, all that [Genesis 8:20-9:27; Philippians 2:8]. These four sermon outlines focus on the people who were the object of God's covenant. ISA. Noah realized that living in covenant with a holy God demanded that men live holy lives. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is WATCH ONLINE It speaks of a gracious and quickening work of the Holy Spirit. The source of our life, the One to whom the prayer is offered, the author of our covenant life, is described by one of His titles, the God of peace. Sermon prepared by Rev. Oh, work mightily by Thy Holy Spirit. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. He gave Himself. If not conformed to God’s law, they are evil. Beg Him to strengthen you with might by the Holy Spirit and through His Word. var addy75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb = 'jdengelsma' + '@'; But God made peace with His covenant people by reconciliation through the blood of Jesus. 2 shorter catechism Sunday - … This was a work of God triune, determining to show His grace in the way of a fall into sin and then saving His people. The Old Covenant was never intended to save us; in fact, “the old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6, NLT). Between these three Persons there is a life of harmony. But God says, “I will establish My covenant.”  The covenant made before the foundations of the world would be realized through His own Son. var addy_text75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb = 'Stated Clerk';document.getElementById('cloak75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb').innerHTML += ''+addy_text75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb+'<\/a>'; © 2014 Protestant Reformed Churches in America. In this life we have only a small beginning of perfect obedience. - long life is satisfying, when it fulfils its calling & purpose. He is, first of all, called the God of peace. Spokane He turns to the example of Eric Liddell as one who understood, and profoundly witnessed to, the way in which Sabbath observance can be a means of regularly surrendering to God in one’s life. He bore the curse of the law so that we might be blessed of God. Not because He is lonely, nor because He needs us. Ex. (Meditation on Eph.3:3-6), Drawn Near by the Triune God! This email address is being protected from spambots. In His thinking, in His desiring, in His work in Himself and outside of Himself, He is the God of peace. I am moved by what I believe. It is a prayer for the realization of God’s covenant purposes in their hearts. Sermons At Covenant Church we preach book by book and verse by verse through the Bible. Then He is described by one of His works—the raising of Jesus from the dead. The Bible is a covenant document. A Covenant Of Prosperity Prosperity Is Part Of The Whole Gospel 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. We find in Philippians 2:13, “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”  God fits us to every good work, to do His will, that which is well pleasing in His sight. Family Center: 3211 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 427-5290 FOUNTAIN OF LIFE. We have peace, fellowship, friendship with God by virtue of His covenant promises. Christ gave His life for His sheep. What a beautiful name, what a beautiful title, then, for our God. This is all my righteousness. Our filthy garments of sin are stripped off from us. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Most if not all these words are his, so… The psalmist says in Psalm 119:6, “Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”  You see, my friend, we do not pick and choose what commands we want to obey. He gives us suitable strength for every good work to which we are called. Do not respond when you do something wrong:  “Well, what do you expect of me? Text The Dominion Mandate The Covenant of Works The Marriage Sign Intro This week we are zooming on the creation of Adam: his mandate of dominion over God’s creation, God’s covenant with Adam in the garden, and the covenant sign of marriage between Adam and Eve 1. Rely On God’s POWER 6. Father in heaven. May God make us perfect in every good work. He has enjoyed a relationship of fellowship and friendship in Himself. He suffered in order to atone for their sins. Jeff McDonald 2 Peter - Adam McNeal Letters to the Reading and understanding Scripture makes sense of what’s been happening to the nation. Relational . Pastorates: Atwood, MI CRC - 1981; Bethany, S.Holland, IL CRC - 1984; Grandville, MI - 1992; Missionary to the Philippines - 2002; Kalamazoo, MI - 2007; Byron Center, MI - 2010; Home missionary (Byron Center PRC), 2017. Jesus’ righteousness is reckoned and imputed unto us. Adam was made a friend-servant of God. He came to stand in their place. But, rather than despising that small obedience, we thank God for that beginning, a beginning that continues to progress throughout this life, and finally, only in heaven, we will be without spot and perfect. He gives us a lively affection or love. liii. We still have that old man of sin in us. The Life of David. A legend says that the Church Father Chrysostom was arrested by a Roman emperor who tried to force him to recant his faith. This is a journey to be a student of God's Word, so that I may know him better and live more known by Him. Josiah realises nation must put their covenant relationship with God and its requirements back at the centre of national life. This is a psalm written by Moses. document.getElementById('cloak8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16').innerHTML = ''; 3 jo Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. Safe in a Covenant. No, it is not the basis of salvation, but it surely is the fruit and the purpose of our salvation. A Palm sunday sermon. 12. Covenant of Life broken. JJ Lim WSC 12: The Covenant Of Life THE COVENANT OF FAITHFULNESS In modern times we define a host of relations by contracts. That is the false teaching of John Wesley—perfectionism. There was atonement, atonement for the innumerable host of His election. Discover a vast archive of video and audio preaching from the word of God. It is all His commands—loving God and loving one another. God will save him in His grace, and that is why it is called a “covenant of grace.”  Jesus Christ was the Head of that covenant people. It is this grand scheme that must be kept in view. Opens the Covenant of Redemption betwixt the Father and the Redeemer. It is the peace of righteousness. The victory… Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Text: Daniel 11-12 The end of Daniel is about the end of time, about the antichrist, the great tribulation, the book of life, and the resurrection of the dead. Eternally there was peace in His own being. We read there:  “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd:  he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.”  Or again, from Ezekiel 34:23:  “And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”  Into the hand of our blessed Redeemer, God placed His flock to be justified and sanctified by Him. Speaker: Aijalon Church Series: The Life of David Passage: 1 Samuel 25:1–25:31. If you are for Him, there is a covenant of No, we still have in us a sinful nature. We are not qualified unto every good work. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; How we respond to that promise reflects the faith we have in … About Covenant We invite you to experience God through the life of the Covenant community. That speaks of a divine workmanship. 1. Classis EastThis email address is being protected from spambots. Opens the Covenant of Redemption betwixt the Father and the Redeemer. Give to New Life Covenant What is the source of our covenant life? liii. Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”  And the chorus:  “Oh! (Meditation on Eph.2:10), Belgic Confession, Article 24 - Evil Motives in the Unjustified: Fear of Damnation. On the pacifying blood of Jesus, God is the God of peace unto His elect people. It is not just some good works, those that demand the least of us, the least self-denial. It is never repealed. Make us fit, perfect to do thy will according to that which is pleasing in Thy sight, for we love Thee, Father. The Covenant between God the Father and Jesus Christ - January 10, 2004 Covenant of Eternal Life - February 21, 2009 Covenant of Lies & Death #1 - February 28, 2009 The answer is a resounding:  Yes! The apostle Paul says in Romans 7:18, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing:  for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”  How can we do what is good, every good work, that which God is pleased with? The victory… That is a humbling truth, is it not? The Old and New Testaments are really Old and New Covenants. We can see that this and Abraham’s ceremony was almost identical. And though God comes and finds him and Eve, His purpose is to save him through the seed of the woman. He wrote a song when Israel had Coming to the end of our studies, it is good to end it with prayer. "My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might be reverent toward me; and he was reverent toward me, and stood in awe of my name. These four sermon outlines focus on the people who were the object of God's covenant. Christians, of themselves, are unable to perform this duty. He is the only Shepherd. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. The source of our life, the One to whom the prayer is offered, the author of our covenant life, is described by one of His titles, the God of peace. We pray that through these sermon videos, you may grow in your knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Bible. His justice was satisfied in full. When He created us, He gave us free will to make our choices in life. SERMON III. Sundays: Stephens Middle School, Auditorium 1830 W Columbia St. Long Beach, CA 90810. FOUNTAIN OF LIFE. 30 Days Of Transformation; Sermon Podcast; 21 Day Fasting & Growth. God, in His Word, refers to Himself with different names, names that reveal to us His person, His attributes, and His works. Rev Malcolm Watts Covenant of Life broken. Message title: The Covenant Life of God's Children, Hebrews 13:20-21Broadcast date: September 27, 2020 (No. A Pastor’s Prayer for God’s People (Meditations on Ephesians), Paul Is Made a Minister (Meditations on Ephesians), A Mystery Revealed! 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