Category: Psalms

  • God-Centered People of God

    God-Centered People of God

    Scripture Readings: Numbers 2:1-3, 9-10, 16-18, 24-25, 31-34 (text); Ephesians 6:10-20 February 1, 2009 Dear Congregation of Christ: As children, we all learned the children’s song, “I’m in the Lord’s Army,” and as adults, “Onward Christian Soldier.” A frequent theme in the Bible is the LORD as a Conquering Warrior going to war against his…

  • “O LORD, in the Morning You Hear My Voice”

    “O LORD, in the Morning You Hear My Voice”

      Psalm 5 (text); Revelation 7:9-17 May 31, 2015 • Pasig Covenant Reformed Church Congregation of Christ: Who among us in this gathered assembly does not have personal enemies? Enemies are a part of life, even as Christians. When God regenerated us by his Spirit, he did not work magic in which all our enemies disappeared.…

  • Sermon Series on the Psalms

    Sermon Series on the Psalms

      On May 17, we began a new series on the Book of Psalms. Here’s a first glance at the rest of the sermons up to the end of September (subject to change if necessary). May 17 Psalm 48 Mount Zion and Its Cornerstone May 24 Psalm 1 The Righteous and the Wicked May 31…

  • The Righteous and the Wicked

    The Righteous and the Wicked

      Psalm 1 (text); Jeremiah 17:5-8; Matthew 7:13-14 May 24, 2015* [wpdm_package id=’12603′]   The Psalter is an extremely important part of the church with its prayers, songs, emotions, and doctrine. During the early church and the sixteenth century Protestant Reformation, the Psalms were almost exclusively sung in the churches. The Book of Psalms is…

  • Mount Zion and Its Cornerstone

    Mount Zion and Its Cornerstone

      Psalm 48:1-14; 1 Peter 2:1-10 (texts) May 17, 2015 (Pasig Covenant Reformed Church and Trinity Covenant Reformed Church) [wpdm_package id=’12587′]   Congregation of Christ: When we were members of an evangelical church in Manila, we sang in the church choir. One of the most beautiful songs that I recall singing was “Let Mount Zion…

  • “The Sunrise Shall Visit Us from On High”

    “The Sunrise Shall Visit Us from On High”

      Psalm 107:10-16 ; Luke 1:76-79 (text) December 21, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Why is Christmas traditionally a season of lights? Many want to outdo one another in lighting up their homes, malls and other buildings with multi-colored lights and decorations. We’re all amazed at the creativity of those who…

  • Liturgy for December 7, 2014

    Liturgy for December 7, 2014

      Download bulletin (PDF) Welcome Entering into God’s Presence * Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 * Invocation: Psalm 121:1-2 Minister: We lift up our eyes to the hills. From where does our help come? ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. * God’s Greeting: Titus 1:2 Grace and peace from God the…

  • Schedule of Songs for Christmas Series

    Schedule of Songs for Christmas Series

    Since the theme of all three Sunday worship services is the Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, all the opening songs are based on this canticle. The words and music of these three songs will be published later. December 7: “A Horn of Salvation” Psalm 18:2; Luke 1:67-71 Song of Praise: “O Come, O Come,…

  • 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…

  • “I Will Tell of Your Name to My Brothers”

    “I Will Tell of Your Name to My Brothers”

      “The family in the home, men and women at their daily tasks, were recognized as [Reformed Christians] [by Catholics] because they were heard singing Psalms.” ~ Louis Benson Psalm 22:22-31 (text); Hebrews 2:10-13 August 3, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction Congregation of Christ: If your boss wanted you to inflate the results…