Sermons on Clarke:

Providence Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An exposition on the doctrine of providence.

Introduction The siege by the Colonial army against the British troops entrenched in Boston lasted nearly a year. Neither side could attain a decisive edge. The tide turned on two remarkable feats. Peter Lillback writes about these achievements: In early March 1776, Washington and his men ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Providence In Action Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

What should an understanding of God's providence lead us as Christians to do?

Introduction Two Sundays ago, we explored the doctrine of God’s providence. Basically we considered how Scripture would have us feel about the doctrine. Do you remember? We should feel humbled and have a desire to glorify God. It should comfort us and give us hope. Providence, furthermore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012

As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deceptive Living Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012

Addresses sexual immorality and crudeness.

Introduction We all have limits as to what we will and will not wear. Even if we are not fashion conscious, there are boundaries we will not cross. For that matter, there are dress habits we will not give up. Battles are fought in homes over what we will and will not wear. Back in Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking As Light Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 16, 2012

Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses.

Introduction Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses. Text Paul has ascribed different terms for the identity of the Christian believers. They are “saints”; they are “members of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Promise Kept

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 27, 2016

At a death we typically would look back over a biblical person’s life for the lessons we might learn. But Abraham is one figure for whom we look into the future to understand his place in God’s work.

Genesis 25:1-12 A Promise Kept 6/26/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction We are nearing Independence Day. Here is a question for us Americans. “Who is the father of our country?” George Washington. The nation of Israel can even more easily and unitedly identify their father – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fox Out-Foxed

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 8, 2016

If there is one trait of Jacob that stands out, it is his craftiness. Our chapter presents another crafty fellow who will out-fox Jacob.

Genesis 29:1-30 The Fox Out-Foxed 8/7/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction When I moved to Lake Oconee and learned that I was living in the land of Br’er Rabbit, I decided I should read Uncle Remus. It doesn’t take long to size up the primary character of Br’er Rabbit. He is crafty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clash Of Cultures

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 12, 2016

The episode of Dinah reveals the clash of two distinct cultures. Their different world-views, especially about sex, reflect the growing gap today between Christian culture and secular culture.

Genesis 34:1-31 Clash of Cultures 9/11/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction James Boice, in his sermon series through Genesis, introduces our chapter by noting the difficulty of the subject matter. He referenced two commentators who simply skipped it. Another was willing to make some comments but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaiah's Atonement Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

Our text is one of the most famous in Scripture, certainly one of the most dramatic – Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple. What does this vision of God and Isaiah’s role in it signify?

Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah’s Atonement 10/12/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Our text is one of the most famous in Scripture, certainly one of the most dramatic – Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple. Such texts as this one is quite daunting for a minister to preach. With the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaiah's Commission Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rock Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

There is the way of the remnant. Characterized by fear of God, looking to him for refuge, valuing his Word, putting trust in his Redeemer.

Isaiah 8:11-22 The Rock 1/28/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The Text 11 The LORD spoke to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people. He said: Isaiah impresses upon us the urgency or intensity by which he received the following message. What he is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Song Of Salvation Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

This song of praise celebrates that day of Christ's coming, both Christ’s first and second coming.

Isaiah 12:1-6 Song of Salvation 4/29/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction It is delightful to come upon a hymn of unabashed praise to God. Isaiah has been presenting a vision of the day when God’s kingdom will usher forth. We’ve seen how Jesus in his first coming fulfilled the prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Vengeance Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

In these chapters we are able to get the broad perspective of God’s activity and a greater feel for the power of his sovereignty as he deals with the nations.

Isaiah 13:1-20:6 The Lord’s Vengeance 5/13/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction I was asked if the scripture text was a misprint. It is; I will not be preaching through eleven chapters, only eight. We will stop with chapter 20. If I preach at the rate I have been up to this time, it will ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed