Oceanside United Reformed Church

Have you ever felt like God is asleep, as the years roll on with dreary headlines? So did our psalmist. CONFIDENCE COMPLAINT CALL

Matthew 1:18–25 & Belgic Confession, article 18 In his incarnation, the divine Logos assumed a human nature to become like us in all things except for sin so that he would save us from our sins. Following the order of what the Nicene Creed says about the incarnation, we will consider what it means that Christ is our Immanuel. FOR US MEN AND FOR OUR SALVATION CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN AND WAS INCARNATE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF THE VIRGIN MARY AND WAS MADE MAN

Living in our technology driven age, we are constantly prompted to update our devices for optimal results. In Scripture, God's promise of the New Covenant is the "ultimate update" because it is the fulfillment of God"s great covenant promise: "I will be your God, and you will be my people." It is the ultimate update because in the new covenant, through faith in Christ, we are given an updated heart, an updated knowledge, and an updated city. AN UPDATED HEART AN UPDATED KNOWLEDGE AN UPDATED CITY

THE NAME REVEALED THE NAME HALLOWED THE NAME ADORED

Calvin Theological Journal (Volume 46, 2011) read by David C. Noe

This morning we continue a series on the biblical teaching of the presence of God. We'll trace this theme from creation (Gen. 1) all the way to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in between. We pick up with Israel in Egypt and see how God made himself known. THE FRUITFULNESS OF ISRAEL (CH. 1) THE BIRTH OF MOSES (2:1-10) THE "REMEMBRANCE" OF GOD (2:23-25) THE BURNING BUSH (3:1-4:16) THE PASSOVER (12:1-27)

We turn to Psalm 33 tonight, which is a Psalm of praise. What does it teach us about the God we praise? GOD IS THE CREATOR GOD IS THE SUSTAINER GOD IS OUR REDEEMER

We turn to Psalm 33 tonight, which is a Psalm of praise. What does it teach us about the God we praise? GOD IS THE CREATOR GOD IS THE SUSTAINER GOD IS OUR REDEEMER

We continue a series on the biblical teaching of the presence of God. We'll trace this theme from creation (Gen.1) all the way to new creation (Rev. 21-22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. We pick up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and see how God revealed himself to those we call "the patriarchs". THE PRESENCE OF GOD WITH ABRAM/ABRAHAM THE PRESENCE OF GOD WITH ISAAC THE PRESENCE OF GOD WITH JACOB

This morning we continue a series on the biblical teaching of the presence of God. We'll trace this theme from creation (Gen. 1) all the way to new creation (Rev. 21–22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between.

Reading this section in light of the previous episode sounds too good to be true. Because the eye of God was upon the elders of the Jews, the work continues until they get a response from Darius. God's work will not be stopped forever. God in His providence provides an occasion for the completion of the building of the temple. "The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and His ears toward their cry" (Ps. 34:15). RESTARTING CONSTRUCTION (VV.1-5) LETTER TO KING DARIUS (VV. 6-17) RESPONSE FROM KING DARIUS (VV. 1-12)

Thanksgiving Service 2024

This morning we begin a series on the biblical teaching of the presence of God. We'll trace this theme from creation (Gen. 1) all the way to new creation (Rev. 21–22), noting the people and places, events and institutions in-between. Today we start "in the beginning." Introduction: What is God's "Presence?" CREATION All things Humans GARDEN Before the Fall Fall After the Fall

Jesus has authority to forgive sins, but we are sometimes content (happier?) if he heals our bodies or other ills instead. We are not too hard to please. We are too easy to please. But the Savior knows this too, and often shows us his greatest gifts and power through many smaller blessings WHEN JESUS SEEMED TO MISUNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, BUT DIDN'T WHEN THE SCRIBES SEEMED TO UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, BUT DIDN'T AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE SINS AND WHY WE'RE TOO EASILY PLEASED STUPENDOUS MERCY REFRACTED THROUGH HEALINGS, ETC.

We come to the end of Titus this morning and it's big exhortation to devote ourselves as God's people to good works. THE EXHORTATION: OUR NEW LIFE OF GOOD WORKS (VV. 1–2, 8–11, 14) THE CONTRAST: OUR OLD LIFE OF SELFISH WORKS (V. 3) THE REASON: THE LOVE OF GOD (VV. 4–7)

Psalm 77 is difficult to translate and interpret, but we'll take it as a prayer of lament by a doubting believer. What are we to do with our spiritual doubts? And how to we find Christ in them? Introduction: Two Types of Doubt GIVE THEM TO GOD (VV. 1–10) TURN FROM SELF TO GOD (VV. 11–20) CLING TO THE PROMISES OF GOD (VV. 11–20)

How should we obey the Covenant Lord during opposition from those in power? This is what the Israelites are confronted with. Here we see that the Israelites are beginning to have a taste of what it means to obey God during a lack of political/military might. This sets for us a picture of living under the sun and encountering difficult providences. AN INCONVENIENT OFFER (VV. 1-5) AN INCONVENIENT LETTER (VV. 6-16) AN INCONVENIENT RESPONSE (VV.17-24)

In Exodus 19:6, God promises that his people will be a "kingdom of priests.' Peter applies this promise to his readers as he shows us how God is building us up into this promised kingdom. THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD IN JERUSALEM (VV. 1-3) GOD'S METHOD FOR GROWING HIS PEOPLE GOD'S PLAN FOR GROWING HIS PEOPLE HOW GOD MAKES YOU TO BE HIS PEOPLE