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
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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
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
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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: 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
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- 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 creatures, great and small, are as letters to make us ponder the invisible things of God: his eternal power and his divinity, as the apostle Paul says in Romans 1:20. All these things are enough to convict men and to leave them without excuse. Second, he makes himself known to us more openly by his holy and divine Word, as much as we need in this life, for his glory and for the salvation of his own.
Scripture Reading:
Romans 1:16-22 (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 live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Romans 2:12-16 (King James Version)
12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
Romans 9:30-10:17 (King James Version)
30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. 31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. 32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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