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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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
Covenant URC's Podcast
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...
info_outlineConfession: Canons of Dort V, Article 9-11
Scripture: 1 John (Various Verses)
Preacher: Rev. David Inks
Sermon Outline:
- Introduction
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- What is Faith?
- What is Assurance of Faith?
- Tests of Faith
- Conclusion
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Canons of Dort:
The Fifth Main Point of Doctrine
The Perseverance of the Saints
Article 9: The Assurance of This Preservation
Concerning this preservation of those chosen to salvation and concerning the perseverance of true believers in faith, believers themselves can and do become assured in accordance with the measure of their faith, by which they firmly believe that they are and always will remain true and living members of the church, and that they have the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
Article 10: The Ground of This Assurance
Accordingly, this assurance does not derive from some private revelation beyond or outside the Word, but from faith in the promises of God which he has very plentifully revealed in his Word for our comfort, from the testimony "of the Holy Spirit testifying with our spirit that we are God's children and heirs" (Rom. 8:16–17), and finally from a serious and holy pursuit of a clear conscience and of good works. And if God's chosen ones in this world did not have this well-founded comfort that the victory will be theirs and this reliable guarantee of eternal glory, they would be of all people most miserable.
Article 11: Doubts concerning This Assurance
Meanwhile, Scripture testifies that believers have to contend in this life with various doubts of the flesh and that under severe temptation they do not always experience this full assurance of faith and certainty of perseverance. But God, the Father of all comfort, "does not let them be tempted beyond what they can bear, but with the temptation he also provides a way out" (1 Cor. 10:13), and by the Holy Spirit revives in them the assurance of their perseverance.
Scripture Reading:
1 John (Various Verses)
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