Tag: Psalm 51

  • “If I Do Not Wash You, You Have No Share With Me”

      Scripture Readings: Exodus 30:17-21; Psalm 51:2, 7; John 13:1-20, 31-35 April 17, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear congregation of Christ: Every Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, some evangelical churches include a footwashing ceremony in their Holy Communion service. Benedictine monks used to practice footwashing as a part of welcoming guests.…

  • A True Sinner’s Prayer

    A True Sinner’s Prayer

      © November 23, 2008; September 20, 2015 • Download PDF sermon Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-15; Psalm 51:1-19 (text); Luke 18:9-14 Congregation of Christ: I’m sure you’ve heard this very common prayer many times: Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life…

  • A Tale of Two Conceptions

    A Tale of Two Conceptions

      Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30-35 (texts); Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 14 October 5, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction To most evangelicals, “Virgin Mary” or “Mary, Mother of God” are easily dismissed as Catholic ideas. But the title, “Mother of God,” is both early and a mistranslation. It was used of Mary as early as the…

  • The Benefits of True Repentance: Transformation by the Spirit

    The Benefits of True Repentance: Transformation by the Spirit

    Being “led” by the Spirit does not only mean being “guided” by the Spirit, but that the Spirit is actually leading the Christian to put to death his sinful passions and desires. The Spirit obligates and compels the Christian to holiness. When the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan, the…