Tag: babylon

  • Wickedness in God’s House

    Wickedness in God’s House

      [wpdm_package id=’12411′] Zechariah 5:1-11 (text); Revelation 17:1-6, 15-18; 18:1-8 October 9, 2011 • April 12, 2015 (Pasig Covenant Reformed Church and Trinity Covenant Reformed Church) Introduction Dear Congregation of Christ: Metro Manila is world-famous for its horrible traffic through congested roads and highways. EDSA is not only famous for its traffic congestion, accidents, and…

  • “Damascus Will Become a Heap of Ruins”

    “Damascus Will Become a Heap of Ruins”

    The whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is not about superpowers and nations. On the contrary, it is about God’s redemptive plan for his people through the life, death and resurrection of his Son Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

  • “I Will… I Will… I Will…” (Ezekiel 36:24-29)

    “I Will… I Will… I Will…” (Ezekiel 36:24-29)

    Can a person resist the Spirit once he starts changing their hearts? If an elect person continues to resist the Spirit’s saving work in him, how can God ever accomplish his eternal decree of salvation in him? He will never be saved, and therefore, God’s word will be broken.

  • God Reveals His Son through an Evil King

    God Reveals His Son through an Evil King

      Text: Matthew 2:13-18 Scripture Readings: Hosea 11:1-2; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Genesis 35:16-20; Matthew 2:13-23 December 28, 2008 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction This day is called “Holy Innocents Day” by the Roman Catholic Church to commemorate the massacre of infants two years and younger in Bethlehem by King Herod after Jesus was born. During the early…

  • The Star and Scepter of God’s People

    The Star and Scepter of God’s People

      A popular Christmas story is that of the coming of the three wise men, or Magi, to worship the baby Jesus born to be our Savior. This story has several parallels—contrasts—to the story of Balak, Balaam and Israel. Text: Numbers 24:17-19 • Scripture Readings: Numbers 22:1-6, 24:1-5, 15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 © December 7, 2008 • Download this…

  • True Comfort for God’s People (Isaiah 40:1-5)

    True Comfort for God’s People (Isaiah 40:1-5)

    Jerusalem’s destruction and her seventy years of captivity are fitting judgment for a rebellious people, but they are not sufficient to pay for her sins. Rather, the message of comfort for Israel is grounded upon the Lord’s Servant who must come to their rescue.

  • The Ancient Path to True Worship (Jeremiah 6:16)

    The Ancient Path to True Worship (Jeremiah 6:16)

    The people of Judah faced another major crossroad in their history. Which road should they take? Jeremiah directed them to the good path of salvation – the ancient path of true worship. He warned them that the other path leads to destruction.