Preaching

The Church - Bigger Than All of Us

The first service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the statement in the Apostles' Creed concerning the "holy catholic church, the communion of saints" based on Acts 2 and Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Split Kingdoms - Matthew 12

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on the necessary unity of the church for the sake of stability and effectiveness.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
The God Who Is Big Enough - Luke 11, Romans 11, HCLD 52

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the greatness of God in power, compassion and grace in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 13 min read

Seeking His Kingdom - Luke 17, Matthew 6, HCLD 48

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on advancing the Kingdom of God in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
The Community of Grace - 1 Peter

A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the united Body of Christ found in the Christian Church and the forgiveness of sins in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
Learning His Will - Matthew 7, HCLD 49

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on greater obedience and discipleship in the Christian life in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses

The fourth and last Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, focusing on the truth that in our efforts to follow Jesus Christ as the great High Priest we are part of the body of Christ throughout all time and space.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Planks and Specs - Luke 6

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on forgiving others, recognizing our own faults, and building up the body of Christ.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Take the Name and Hold if High - Psalm 34, 86, HCLD 47

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the use of God's name and how we are to honor it in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Continuing to Pray - Luke 18, HCLD 45

A service plan focused on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Bread for Today - Exodus 16, HCLD 50

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on trusting God for our daily needs and sharing generously with others in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 13 min read
Divine Glory: A Song Worth Singing/Show Us Your Glory - Revelation 5 (sympos 07)

A service adapted from one prepared by Brother Max Thurian of the Community of Taizé. The liturgy draws from various Christian traditions, in order to express the faith held in common by churches throughout the world.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read