How Does Jesus Build His Church?
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How Does Jesus Build His Church? Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 30: The Government of the Church Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 6:1-7, 20:17, 20:28-30; Ephesians 4:10-12 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction 3 Commitments of the Leadership 3 Classifications of Church Officers 3 Characteristic Marks of Church Officers Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 30: The Government of the Church We believe that this true church ought to be governed according to the spiritual order that our Lord has taught us in his Word. There...
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He Shall Reign Forever and Ever
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He Shall Reign Forever and Ever Scripture: Psalm 2, Revelation 11:14-19 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Kingdom Come 14-17 Kingdom Crush 18 Kingdom Covenant 19 Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Psalm 2 (King James Version) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the...
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Distinguishing Poison from Pollen
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Distinguishing Poison from Pollen Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church (7-8) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-6, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15; 2 Timothy 3:8-4:5 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The False Church Subtly Crowds Out Biblical Authority The False Church's Gospel is No Gospel at All The False Church Turns Sacraments of Grace into Works The False Church Turns on the True Church The False Church is Not Hard to Discern The False Church has Many Flocking to It Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession:...
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The Prevailing True Church of Jesus Christ
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The Prevailing True Church of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Church's Worship as Projection of Heaven to Earth 1-2 Church's Witness as Prophesying Repentance & Judgement 3-6 Church's War Lost as Prophetic Silencing 7-10 Church's Win As Powerful Resurrection 11-13 Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Revelation 11:1-13 (King James Version) 1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that...
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The Gospel of Glory
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The Gospel of Glory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Gospel Preaching Gospel Preachers Gospel Participation Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4 (King James Version) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But...
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Four Distinguishing Marks of a True Christian
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Four Distinguishing Marks of a True Christian Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (5-6) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42 Galatians 5:1-1 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Profession of Faith Pursuing Righteousness People Lover Persevering Pugilist Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church We believe that we ought to discern diligently and very carefully, by the Word of God, what is the true church—for all sects in the world today claim for themselves the name of "the church." We are not speaking here of...
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Gone Fishing
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Gone Fishing Scripture: John 21:1-8 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Their Effective Labor Their Increasing Light Their Immense Load Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: John 21:1-8 (King James Version) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto...
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Our Buried Savior
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Our Buried Savior Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, QA 41 Scripture: John 19:31-42, 20:1 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction His Body Prepared His Bed Procured His Blocked Portal Conclusion Sermon Video: The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16 Q.41 Why was he "buried"? A. His burial testifies that he really died. Scripture Reading: John 19:31-42 (King James Version) 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought...
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A Mystery No More!
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A Mystery No More! Scripture: Revelation 10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Angel's Identity 1-2a The Angel's Oath 2b-7 The Angel's Little Book 8-11 Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Revelation 10 (King James Version) 1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 3 And cried with a...
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Discerning the True Church
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Discerning the True Church Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 29 (1-4) Scripture: Acts 2:36-42, Matthew 18:15-21 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Diligent Discernment Par. 1 Not a Question of Hypocrites Par. 2 The Three Marks of the True Church Par. 3-4 Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 29: The Marks of the True Church We believe that we ought to discern diligently and very carefully, by the Word of God, what is the true church—for all sects in the world today claim for themselves the name of "the church." We are not...
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Confession: Canons of Dort V, Rejection of the Errors IV
Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32; Hebrews 6:4-6, 10:26-31; 1 John 2:18-27, 5:13-21
Preacher: Rev. David Inks
Sermon Outline:
- Introduction
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- The Unforgivable Sin
- The Biblical Scope of this Sin
- Beware of this Sin!
- Conclusion
Sermon Video:
Canons of Dort:
The Fifth Main Point of Doctrine
The Perseverance of the Saints
Rejection of the Errors IV
Who teach that those who truly believe and have been born again can commit the sin that leads to death (the sin against the Holy Spirit).
For the same apostle John, after making mention of those who commit the sin that leads to death and forbidding prayer for them (1 John 5:16–17), immediately adds: "We know that anyone born of God does not commit sin" [that is, that kind of sin], "but the one who was born of God keeps himself safe, and the evil one does not touch him" (v. 18).
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 12:22-32 (King James Version)
22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: 26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? 27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. 28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. 29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. 30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Hebrews 6:4-6 (King James Version)
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Hebrews 10:26-31 (King James Version)
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
1 John 2:18-27 (King James Version)
18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
1 John 5:13-21 (King James Version)
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
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