Sermons on God Head:

God's Love For Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand.

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand. Something that is not natural to our way of thinking. But it is something that we need to consider. For without some understanding of this, we fail to know God and we fail to comprehend our relationship with us. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting God To Work

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer and conflict reguires proper focus.

Introductory Considerations 1. Friends - we are here this evening to do some work. Our General Synod has started meeting and we have some grave concerns. 2. Main concern is the Formula of Agreement. If passed we would recognize that a church that ordains homosexuals is rightly proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer And His God

Contributed by Mike Whittle on Oct 18, 2000

Theme: Psalm 4 is an excellent example of the difference the Lord makes in our lives.

Theme: Psalm 4 is an excellent example of the difference the Lord makes in our lives. I. He gives us solid reason to Pray (1) A. He is a God who answers us when we call. B. He has declared us righteous. C. He relieves our distress. D. He is merciful to us. E. He does hear. II. He Turns us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1

God Sees All Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD KEY VERSES: 1) :11 The wicked deny that God sees 2) :14 The righteous testify that God sees I. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS WRESTLE WITH THE DELAY IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE AND JUDGMENT A. (:1) The Why Question “Why dost Thou stand afar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Answer Me, God!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Does God answer prayer? As good Christians, we would expect each person here to say, "Of course He does." After all, He promises to answer prayer in His Word and God keeps His Word. Yes, God does answer prayer. 2.And yet I ask you again, "Does God answer prayer!" And I ask you to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is My Stronghold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRONGHOLD OF GOD IS OUR REFUGE FROM FIERCE ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE STRONGHOLD OF GOD IS OUR REFUGE FROM FIERCE ATTACKERS INTRODUCTION: This week I had the opportunity to visit Cochises’ Stronghold in the desert outside of Tucson, AZ. Very Impressive; a place of safety and refuge; no good way for the enemy to attack I. (:1-5) FIERCE ATTACKERS DRIVE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Awesome God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD: WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP AND PRAISE

BIG IDEA: OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD: WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP AND PRAISE I. (:1-4) AWESOME IN HIS WORKS OF POWER Hymn: “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above” A. (:1-2) The Glory of His Name Calls for Glorious Praise B. (:3) The Greatness of His Power Calls for Joyful Submission even God’s enemies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Wrong With God? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is No Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION

TITLE: GOD IS NO SLEEPING GIANT (He’s a Giant but He’s not Sleeping!) BIG IDEA: GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL FOR ACTION "Do not remain quiet " "Do not be silent " "Do not be still" I. (:2-8) GOD’S ENEMIES CONSPIRE TO DESTROY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reign Of A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE

BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE I. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONS The Simple Truth ="The Lord Reigns" -- looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when that reign on earth will be evident A. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9

I Believe In God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the first message in a series on the Apostles' Creed. The theme is that what we believe affects our mind which is to renew us to a pattern of living which is not of this world but of God.

Introductory Considerations 1. What is it that you believe? If someone you work with or live near was to ask this, how would you respond. If I to ask you to come forward and share with church, what would you say. 2. One of hardest things is to explain what we believe as Christians. Somehow many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today is a special day - as we have received Tom and Jonathan Olsen as members of First Reformed Church. We celebrate the grace of God that He calls us into fellowship with one another. We celebrate the participation of the Olsen family in our fellowship over the past few ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Presence Of God Is Sufficient

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational