The Keys to Heaven
Covenant URC's Podcast
The Keys to Heaven Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25, Revelation 3:7-13 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Jesus has the Key 7 Jesus Unlocks & Locks the Door 8-11 Conquers Keep the Word Key to Heaven 12-13 Conclusion 6 Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Isaiah 22:15-25 (King James Version) 15 Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, 16 What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre...
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Trinity: Not a Biblical Word, but a Biblical Truth
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Trinity: Not a Biblical Word, but a Biblical Truth Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 9 Scripture: Matthew 2:13-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction OT Exegesis NT Exegesis Erroneous Exegesis Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 9: The Scriptural Witness on the Trinity All these things we know from the testimonies of Holy Scripture as well as from the effects of the persons, especially from those we feel within ourselves. The testimonies of the Holy Scriptures, which teach us to believe in this Holy Trinity, are written in...
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Sola Fide & Children's Laughter
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Sola Fide & Children's Laughter Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:1-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Context of 12-16 Context of 2:1-16 Context of 1:18-3:20 Justification by Faith Alone Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-17 (King James Version) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall...
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Sola Scriptura
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Sola Scriptura Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 3-7 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6, 14; 1 Corinthians 2:9-13; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Scripture is 2 Covenants Scripture is God's Mind Scripture is the Sword of Christ's Lordship Scripture is God's Word Scripture is Adequate Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 3: The Written Word of God We confess that this Word of God was not sent nor delivered by the will of men, but that holy men of God spoke, being moved by...
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Pergamum's Praise & Problems
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Pergamum's Praise & Problems Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Praise Problems Palace Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:12-17 (King James Version) 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you,...
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The Clarity of God
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The Clarity of God Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 2 Scripture: Romans 1:16-22, Romans 2:12-16, Romans 9:30-10:17 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Climbing to God Creation & Conscience Clearly Reveals God Covenant Communication Close to God in Confidence, Communion, Consummation Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 2: The Means by Which We Know God We know him by two means: First, by the creation, preservation, and government of the universe, since that universe is before our eyes like a beautiful book in which all...
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Love Gone Cold
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Love Gone Cold Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Commonality of the 7 Letters The Chiastic Structure of the 7 Letters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th The Commendation of the Ephesian Church 2-3 The Correction of the Ephesian Church 4-5 Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:1-7 (King James Version) 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I...
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Smyrna's Union with Christ
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Smyrna's Union with Christ Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The World's Hatred Christ's Comfort Conclusion Sermon Video: Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:8-11 (King James Version) 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou...
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The One True God
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The One True God Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 1 Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 11:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Who is God? Twelve Attributes of God Seeking God Conclusion Sermon Video: Belgic Confession: Article 1: The Only God We all believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that there is a single and simple spiritual being, whom we call God—eternal, incomprehensible, invisible, unchangeable, infinite, almighty; completely wise, just, and good, and the overflowing source of all...
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Conclusion to the Canons
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Conclusion to the Canons Confession: Canons of Dort, Rejection of False Accusations Scripture: John 3:19-20, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9-12, Philippians 1:6 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The 5 Heads/Points The 4 False Accusations 5 Practical Applications of the Canons Conclusion Sermon Video: Canons of Dort: Rejection of False Accusations And so this is the clear, simple, and straightforward explanation of the orthodox teaching on the five articles in dispute in the Netherlands, as well as the rejection of the errors by...
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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
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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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