Oceanside United Reformed Church

Summary: God is gracious toward the humble and therefore, in the church, elders and church members are called to serve each other in humility. Because Jesus came to humbly serve, therefore we, the church, are called to humbly serve one another THE SERVICE OF THE ELDERS THE SERVICE OF THE FLOCK

#1 Orthodoxy Scripture and Tradition Part 1 : Scripture 1. What is Scripture in Orthodoxy? 2. Do Orthodox believe hat Scripture is Infallible? 3. How is Scripture treated in the Orthodox Church (liturgical life)? 4. Where is Scripture in the life of the Orthodox people? 5. Reformed Appreciation & Apologetic Part 2: Tradition 1. What is Tradition in Orthodoxy? 2. The difference between Tradition and traditions. 3. What kind of a role has Tradition played in Orthodoxy? 4. Where is Tradition in the life of the Orthodoxy people? 5. Reformed Appreciation & Apologetic

Summary: We return to 1 Kings to the time after the division of God's people into Israel (North) and Judah (South). From chapters 17-22, we have he extended narrative of the wicked reign of King Arab in Israel, during which the Lord raised up the prophet Elijah. Introduction: Elijah's credentials as a true prophet of the Lord to Israel we established even as the Lord is at work to bring life-giving resurrection to sinners all over the world. HE PREDICTS A DROUGHT (17-7): HE PREDICTS ABUNDANCE FOR A WIDOW (17:8-16) Seeing Christ (Luke 4) HE "PERFORMS" A RESURRECTION (17:17-23) Seeing Christ (Matt.11) Conclusion: The Widow's Affirmation (17:24)

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learned about the knowability of our Triune God as well as our own human creation and fall. Today we learn that our God is both merciful and just in view of our human predicament. GOD'S ETERNAL MERCY Merciful from eternity Merciful apart from works GOD'S ETERNAL JUSTICE GOD'S HISTORICAL GRACE

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God. Today we transition to what the Word says about knowing our own creation and sin. CREATION REBELLION A willful rebellion A consequential rebellion PARTICIPATION

Summary: We return to 1 Kings, having finished the Solomon narrative. The aftermath was a divided house of God's people. Introduction: While Solomon's fall from the Lord resulted in the division of the house of God's people, the Lord was at work on a future re-unification not just of Jesus but also the world. REHOBOAM'S REIGN (12:1-24, 14:21-31) JEROBOAM'S REIGN (12:20, 12:25-14:20)

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of our Triune God. Today we learn that we can know him as both Creator and Provider for all our needs. GOD THE CREATOR Creator of all things Creator of angels GOD THE PROVIDER Provider of all things An important distinction

Summary: Peter is writing to the community of faith, in order to urge them that the end of everything is near and they have to live their lives seriously, loving and serving one another with the gifts the Lord granted them. Introduction: We must watch out for the end is near and the Lord is at hand. Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must live with seriousness Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must love one another Because the end is near and the Lord is coming, we must serve one another

Summary: Following the example of our Savior, our call is to not conform to the world around us, but to live according to the Spirit, waiting for God's vindication. Introduction: Since Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live according to the Spirit. Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual mindset Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual conduct Because Jesus suffered in the flesh for his children, then we should live with spiritual end

Summary: We continue in our Sunday Seminary series as we've been learning about the knowability of God. Here we have the tension between God's knowability and his mystery as Triune. A Definition God's "oneness" God's "threeness" A Defense Old Testament New Testament

How are the sacrifices arranged? What is the minimum of sacrifices to be offered per year? Why mentioned this here? Daily (28:3-8) Sabbath (28:9-10) First of Month (28:11-15) Feast of Unleavened Bread (28:17-25) Feast of Weeks of Pentecost (28:26-31) First Day of Seventh Month (29:1-6) Day of Atonement (29:7-11) Feast of Tabernacles (29:12-38)

Summary: We continue 1 Kings with the account of King Solomon's dedication of the King's house (temple). There's a lot of details here, so let's listen to wha the Holy Spirit has for us… THE PRESENCE (VV. 1-13) THE PREACHING (VV. 12-21, 54-61) THE PRAYER (VV. 22-53) The place The posture (see 1 Timothy 2:8) Solomon's prayers of adoration, supplication, & confession

Summary: Despite our miserable past in sin and unrighteousness, God rescued us by his grace and prepared good works for us, so that by walking in them we may show our gratitude to him. Our Miserable Past (vv. 1–3) Our Exciting Present (vv. 4–9) Our Bright Present-Future (v. 10)

Summary: Today we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a church family! Some of us have been here the entire time, some of us part of the time, some of us have come back for the celebration, and some of us are here for the first time. We'll take a pause from our Opening up Kings series to celebrate what God has done over the past 25 years as well as anticipate what he'll do the next 25! Let's listen to what the Holy Spirit has for us today… LOOKING BACK IN CELEBRATION LOOKING FORWARD IN ANTICIPATION

Summary: I'd like to mediate with you on the heart of what Jesus' gospel ("good news") is all about: that God accepts us into his presence not because of our works but Jesus' works alone that are given to us through faith alone. A SIMPLE STATEMENT: GOD "JUSTIFIES" THE UNGODLY BY FAITH, NOT WORKS AN ILLUSTRATION (Rom. 4:4-5) TWO EXAMPLES (Rom. 4:1-3, 6-8)