Category: Psalms
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A Thanksgiving for God’s Goodness
 Psalm 65 (text); 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November 22, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Today, we take a break from our study of the Gospel of John, as we look forward to a great Christian tradition in America, Thanksgiving Day. Many people think of Thanksgiving Day only in terms of family…
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“Let Your Glory Be Over All The Earthâ€
September 27, 2015 Readings: Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 22:1-2 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Before David became king over all Israel, he was a caveman. This was because Saul hunted him because of jealousy and insecurity. David was the one who killed the giant Philistine, and was also anointed by…
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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…
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The Perfect Wedding Song for the Perfect Royal Wedding
Readings:Psalms 45 (text); Hebrews 1:8-9; Ephesians 5:25-27 August 23, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: July 29, 1981 was a memorable day for 750 million people around the world. On this day, the “wedding of the century” took place: the wedding of Prince Charles, heir to the throne of England, and Lady Diana…
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“How Precious is Your Steadfast Love, O God!”
Readings:Psalm 36:1-37:2 (text); John 7:37-39; 8:12; Rom 1:18, 24-28, 32 August 2 2015, Pasig Covenant Reformed Church * August 9, 2015, Big Springs Community Church Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: As we scan the news these last several weeks, we as ChrisÂtians might as well just throw our hands up…
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“Joy Comes With the Morning”
Readings: Psalm 30:1-12 (text); John 16:20-24 July 26, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: This last week my wife and I drove from Big Springs Community Church to Escondido and back, a total of 1,600 miles. Brother Jude Atas flew into San Francisco and we gave him a tour of California via…
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“Who is the King of Glory?”
Readings: Psalm 24:1-10 (text); Matthew 5:8; 1 Timothy 2:8 July 19, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: In Manila, there is an annual procession every January 9, when several million Filipinos commit blatant idolatry against the one true God of the Bible. They parade the wooden Black Nazarene idol around Manila for…
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“The LORD is My Good Shepherd”
Readings: Psalm 23:1-6 (text); John 10:11-16 July 5, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: I was raised in a church where we had annual Vacation Bible Schools. The little children memorized short verses, while the bigger kids memorized passages such as The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Psalm…
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“Let Us Go to the House of the Lord”
Readings:Psalm 122:1-9 (text); Galatians 4:22-26 June 28, 2015 [wpdm_package id=’12655′] Dear Congregation of Christ: For many people today, and especially the youth, going to church on the Lord’s Day is a burden, a task to do before a game to watch, or a get-together with family and friends, or a picnic in the park.…
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“The Fool Says, ‘There is No God’â€
Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 (text); Romans 3:10-12; Heidelberg Catechism LD 3 June 21, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Most of us are familiar with the story of David, Nabal and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. David fled to Carmel with his 600 loyal men from King Saul’s jealous rage. In Carmel, there…