Catechism Sermons 2009-2010 Covenant United Reformed Church

As Christians we are those who are called to live for the honor and glory of our Lord. Is there any leeway in what we may do and not do? How do we know the boundaries? How do others affect these boundaries? How are we to respect the boundaries of others? What is the objective […] The post What is Christian Liberty? (1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

One of the key objections to the Reformed understanding of redemption or salvation is that it will make believers lazy. You see if we receive our redemption freely on account of Christ and His merits then we will not care how we live, act, or whether we conform to the glory of heaven. Is this […] The post Why Should We Do Good Works? (LD 32; 1 Peter 2:9-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The apostle Paul gives strong warnings about the sacrament of communion. We are called to discern the body and blood of Christ as we come together for this sacrament. However, what about the gospel of Christ? Are there certain things that are essential and things that are less essential? How much of this gospel is […] The post The Gospel Key (LD 31; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

We are called to discern the body and blood of Christ before coming to the Lord’s table. We are told to judge ourselves correctly so that we will not be judged. What is involved in this judging? How do we know if we are able to come to the Lord’s table? What are some of […] The post Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (3) (LD 30; 1 Corinthians 10:14-23; 11:17-34) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

When we come together as a people of God why do we have the Lord’s supper? What does the Lord’s supper communicate to us? Is this only a feast? Is it only a meal? What kind of nourishment do we receive from this sacrament? Why are the people in Corinth warned about this bread and […] The post Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (2) (LD 29; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

We are a people who journey through this age in the power of our God. We know that the sign of Baptism sets us apart as Christians. We know that the Lord’s supper serves also as a sign that sets us apart as a people. So, what is the difference in these signs? What does […] The post Sojourning in the One Sacrifice (1 Cor. 10:1-22; LD 28) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The people of Israel have a marvelous story that shows the strong arm of God. They were nourished through the wilderness after passing through the sea of death. Paul applies these things to the church, and calls us to see that just because we are tied to events in covenant history does not mean we […] The post Don't Be Distracted by the Sign (LD 27; 1 Cor. 10:1-13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Why is it important to be sprinkled in the blood of Christ? What does this sprinkling really do for us? Why should we see it as a good thing? It seems that things would be better to see an animal slaughtered to communicate the seriousness of sin. So, how do we know that our situation […] The post Sprinkled in a Better Blood (LD 26; Hebrews 12:18-24) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

This life has many problems and struggles. Israel had her problems and struggles. Israel certainly knew her struggles when she spent her time in exile. It is interesting that Peter greets the church in exile. How did we end up in exile? How can this exile be good news? What is the hope that we […] The post Sojourning in Faith (LD 25; 1 Peter 1:13-25) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

One of the common objections to the reformation is that if grace is freely given then there will be no motivation for people to live in conformity to the Lord. Is this really a valid concern? How does the apostle Paul deal with this objection in Romans 6? Why should we put off our sin, […] The post Why Not Sin for Grace to Abound? (Romans 6:1-4; LD 24) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

If somebody stopped you on the street and ask you, how are you righteous before God? What would you say? Would you say you lived a good life? Would you say that you go to church? Would you say that you are righteous on account of your faith in Christ? Do we ever ask ourselves […] The post “…Then Christ Died in Vain” (LD 23; Galatians 2:16-21) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

One does not have to live long after college to realize that one’s body is not what it was back in the day. We notice that we have joint aches, back aches, and muscle aches in places where we did not even know we have muscles. We also learn that this world can be riddled […] The post Hoping in Heaven's House (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5; LD 22) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

In John 14 Christ is continuing with a speech to his disciples prior to His going to the cross. The disciples come together for the Lord’s Supper, and listen to Christ’s speech about His kingdom. Christ gives them assurance that the Father and Christ will send a helper to teach them. This sound strange that […] The post What is Your Comfort? (LD 20; John 14:18-31) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

We saw last time that Christ ascended into Heaven. We surveyed the prophet’s promise of the coming Spirit, and we made the case that this is tied to the ascension of Christ. So, why is the ascension of Christ so essential? Why is the Spirit presented as a fire from heaven so essential? Why are […] The post Where is Your Lord? (2) (LD 19; Acts 1:6-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Our Lord Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. This is a great thing for Christians to ponder, to know, and to believe. However, why is it so important that Christ has ascended into heaven? It would be a lot easier to bring skeptics to the king who […] The post Where is Your Lord? (LD 18; Acts 1:6-11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

We heard last week that it is the resurrection of Christ that secures our final victory chant. As Christians we believe that the resurrection is that end point or that final point in history. If the resurrection is the last point in history why do we speak of the resurrection now? Why is a resurrection […] The post Where is your Victory? (2) (1 Cor. 15:54, 55; LD 17) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

If the dead are not raised let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die. The apostle Paul makes this statement in 1 Corinthians 15:33. Why would he say such a thing? Why does he appeal to the prophet Isaiah and Hosea as words we can use to chant? What does the resurrection of Christ […] The post Where is Your Victory? (1 Cor. 15:54, 55; LD 16) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Have you ever read scripture and thought that if you were in the garden of Eden that you would have done a better job than Adam? Have you ever thought that you could merit the favor of God? Is it possible to merit or earn the favor of God? Have you ever wondered why Christ […] The post Christ, The Accursed of God (Galatians 3:10-14; LD 15) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The apostle Paul writes so that we may know how to behave in the household of God. He then speaks of godliness being a mystery. If he is writing so that we know how to behave then why is godliness a mystery? What does Christ being born of a woman have to do with godliness? […] The post What is the Great Mystery of Godliness? (1 Timothy 3:16; LD 14) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

There is no doubt that our redemption is only because of the work of Jesus Christ. However, why is His work so superior to any other work? Why do we say that Jesus is God and man? Why do we refer to Jesus as the only begotten Son of God? Does scripture teach this doctrine? […] The post Why is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God? (Hebrews 1:1-4; LD 13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.