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This is where you will find sermons and updates for our church. Our mission is to preach expository sermons focusing on the gospel of Christ. We are a church that is tied to the reformed tradition and seeks to submit to the scriptures so we walk in the Lord’s wisdom rather than our own.
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Peter presents Noah’s flood as precedent that shows God’s deliverance and judgment. However, Peter also appeals to the flood story as a baptism. What does the flood teach us about baptism? How does this ultimately encourage us in our Christian walk? What does this teach us about covenant theology?
One would think that if this kingdom is going to be largely invisible and appears too weak to defeat rivals. It seems as if this kingdom is going to initially provide hope and then become a grave disappointment as one still struggles with the burdens of life under the sun. However, this is not how Christ wants us to view this kingdom. So, why would we have joy when God’s kingdom impacts our lives? How should we react when we are informed by God’s kingdom?
Paul exhorts us through his letter to Titus reminding us that he saved us, washed us by regeneration, and renews us by the Holy Spirit. This is a paraphrase, but it certainly sounds as if those who are baptized are those who necessarily have the Holy Spirit. If this is a sign that affirms our possession of the Holy Spirit why would we apply this sign of baptism to infants when we cannot know if they have the Holy Spirit?
Many people in the church today think that baptism is merely a New Testament symbol demonstrating that the church is different from Israel. However, the Apostle Paul does not see such a distinction in the people of God. Is the church the replacement for Israel? Is the church something that is radically different from Israel? What does the sacrament of baptism have to do with Israel and the church?
It is tempting for the world to think that because the weeds continue to grow and flourish that the wheat has little hope. The serpent seed has always thought that it will rise up and be victorious, but will Satan be victorious? What does covenant history teach us about our destiny?
Scripture speaks of us receiving crowns and rewards when we get to glory. One of think that our sole motivation is to have a bigger crown, a bigger mansion, or more rewards than another christian. What is wrong with this sort of motivation to obey to receive more from our Lord at the final judgment? Why should we want to conform to the Lord as we journey through this age?
It is easy to get discouraged when we read the news and wonder what is happening in the world today. We might wonder where is this mighty and majestic kingdom that Scripture communicates so clearly. So, where is this kingdom? Is the kingdom here right now or is the kingdom on its way? How does this impact our lives today?
We believe that one is righteous before God by taking hold of Christ through faith. Paul says that he desires to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Does this mean that Paul is denying Christ’s resurrection? Does this mean that Paul is teaching us not to learn from wise men in the past nor to look at any other Scriptures? What does Paul mean by this strong statement, “Jesus Christ and him crucified?”
We sit with the disciples to hear about the parable of the sower. Christ then continues with this theme to talk about a false sower. Does this mean that Satan has equal power and authority? Can we be sure that the Lord really will accomplish His goal? How do we know that the Lord is really capable to finish what He starts?
Peter is an apostle who identifies himself as a fellow elder. Does Peter have an identity crises in his letter or is Peter teaching us something significant about leadership?
Christ is in his dying moments and it appears to the human eye that his idealistic kingdom and mission has failed. He is on the cross, helplessly nailed to a board as a covenant breaker, and he is hung there between two criminals. Clearly, Christ’s messianic claims are fraudulent, but are they? What do we see in this narrative that communicates that Christ really comes to save, and that his mission is absolutely successful?
It is easy to think that we serve well when we compare ourselves to others, but what is the real standard of service? How does this standard exhort us to conform to Christ, and to find comfort in Christ?
One would think that as Christ enters history that his desire is to start a movement. He is the one who is bringing in the kingdom, and so one who brings in the kingdom will need citizens to be part of the kingdom. It would seem wise to make the kingdom accessible. However, Christ speaks in cryptic language, and seems to do more to drive people away rather than the bring them near. Why does Christ speak in parables?
Christ’s immediate family desires to see him so they come to the house where Christ is teaching. Christ does not seem all that receptive to their arrival, but rather launches into a teaching about the family of God. Why does Christ delay in inviting them to come into the house? Why does Christ then go on to speak about the parable of the sower?
The Lord promises that no matter what we face that God works all things for good. Does this mean that everything that we face as Christians is going to be good? Is this a declaration that sin is so eradicated that there will be no lasting consequence of sin? Does this really mean that all things are good or is the Apostle Paul teaching us something else about our Christian sojourn?
We continue to consider that if Christ is in heaven away from us then where is our hope? We can think of the ascension as a doctrine that is not that encouraging or beneficial for us today. However Paul writes to Titus about the ascension of Christ implying that this doctrine is something that is significant. Why is this doctrine so important for us today as we journey through this age?
It seems that the leaders of Israel are coming around to understanding the significance of Christ’s ministry. They simply want a sign, but Christ is upset with them for requesting a sign. Jesus gives them a sign, but he gives them a sign of the AWOL prophet in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Jesus is going to go AWOL or is there something deeper that Christ desires to communicate?
Please be encouraged through this exhortation from Mr. Caleb Janson while Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a week off.
Please be encouraged through this exhortation from Mr. Caleb Janson while Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a week off.
Christ warns that there is a sin that we can commit that will not be forgiven. This is pretty serious because we might live our lives thinking that we are honoring the Lord only to get to glory to find out that we did not live an honorable life at all because of one sin. How do we know that we did not commit this sin unto death?
We are a bible believing church in the Belgrade, MT. We are a Reformed Protestant church who desire to build one another up in love as we sojourn under the sun.
