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Christ the King Presbyterian Church Fearing GodText: Nehemiah 5:1-19 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: All was not well within Jerusalem as the walls were being rebuilt. Not only did enemies surround them on the outside, but from within God's people also began to exploit and harm one another. Nehemiah did not participate in the extortion and exploitation; he put an end to it "because of the fear of God" that he had (Neh. 5:15). We all must have a proper fear of the Lord that leads us to self-sacrificial love and service to others.

2026-02-1534 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Responding to Adversity and TriumphText: Nehemiah 2:17-4:23 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Under Nehemiah's leadership the people began the difficult work of rebuilding the city walls, and they immediately faced opposition. They were met first with ridicule, then with violent threats, until finally they were able to build in relative peace. From their responses in each moment, we learn how we too should respond in both adversity and achievement. As we seek to follow Christ we will certainly face both, yet we can respond in faith as we rest in his ultimate victory.

2026-02-0829 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Word of GodText: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: God's Word alone is our only rule for faith and life. In it, we learn everything that we need to believe about God, and what he requires of us. The Bible teaches us all of it. Not just what to believe, but what to do. Doctrine and Duty; Creed and Conduct. In this passage, Paul reminds Timothy to keep this high view of Scripture. And we need that reminder too.

2026-01-0432 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Baptism of the SaviorText: Matthew 3:1-17 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As we conclude our advent series, we jump thirty years ahead to the adult Jesus as he comes to John to be baptized. John protests at first, but Jesus tells him "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness" (15). In Jesus' baptism, we see our sinless Savior identify himself with his sinful people, and secure for them salvation.

2025-12-2829 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Suffering of the SaviorText: Matthew 2:13-23 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: We tend to think of Jesus' suffering in connection to the cross. Yet, the Bible shows us that Jesus suffered many things throughout his entire life—even when he was still a newborn. Not soon after the wise men leave, Joseph brings his family to Egypt to avoid the murderous rage of Herod. Even after the massacre is over, their plans change as they settle in Nazareth, the lowliest of places, and are considered outcasts in Jewish society. Yet God ordained all this to fulfill the prophetic plan of redemption through Jesus our Sa...

2025-12-2131 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Glory of the SaviorText: Matthew 2:1-12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: A star appeared over Bethlehem as Mary nursed the infant Christ. This star guided wise men from the East who came to bring gifts to worship this newborn child. Their gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—reveal aspects of this child's identity. He is the newborn king of the Jews. He is God in the flesh. And he is also a man of sorrows, destined for suffering. In all of these, the glory of our Savior is revealed.

2025-12-1427 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Birth of the SaviorText: Matthew 1:18-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: At the center of God's plan of redemption is the birth of His eternally begotten Son, of the virgin Mary. Yet, in Matthew's gospel, he tells the story from Joseph's point of view. Joseph receives the news of Mary's pregnancy, and assuming her to have been unfaithful (really, what other conceivable possibility could there be?), he plans to divorce her. That was his plan, but God had a different one. He had planned all of this to fulfill the promise of Immanuel—God with us. Therefore, He tells Joseph to take Mary as hi...

2025-12-0728 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Genealogy of the SaviorText: Matthew 1:1-17 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Is there a more boring way to start a book than with a list of names no one knows? That's how Matthew begins his account of the gospel of Jesus. But if we skip over these names, we miss vital truths about who Jesus is and what his ministry accomplished. That's why Matthew begins here, because he wants us to see that Jesus is the fulfillment of the promised offspring of Abraham, as well as the true Son of David who sits on the throne. Therefore, he is able to deliver his people...

2025-11-3030 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Life of RepentanceText: Ezra 9:1-10:44 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The final two chapters of Ezra contain a shocking story of covenant unfaithfulness and difficult decisions. Ezra finds out that many men in the community have broken God's law by marrying foreign, pagan wives. Ezra then weeps, pleads for God's forgiveness, and then leads the people through true and full repentance, including the process of sending away all the foreign wives. From this passage we see that true repentance requires action—it is a way of life.

2025-11-2333 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church God's Hand of ProvidenceText: Ezra 8:1-36 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Ezra is about to lead the second return from exile, he takes inventory and notices a problem: there are no Levites returning with him. Thankfully, God provides them, as well as the finances they need to support the Temple work. Even more than that, God protects the people across their entire journey home. He does this by his powerful, providential hand. We too, can rest in his hands, knowing that he will always provide for us.

2025-11-1628 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Heart Like EzraText: Ezra 7:1-28 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: At the middle point of the book we finally meet Ezra himself. He is a priestly descendant of Aaron and a Scribe trained in the law of Moses, and he leads a second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem. Through this journey back, we see Ezra's motivation, which is his heart dedicated to God and his Word.

2025-11-0927 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Powerful WordText: Ezra 5:1-6:22 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The returned exiles were suffering defeat for over a decade and all construction on the Temple ceased. Then God sent his prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, to stir up the people once again. Through the preaching of God's word, the people were empowered to finish the building project, and they prospered under God's watchful care. All of this was possible through faith in the promise that God had not forgotten them, and they still had a glorious future ahead of them.

2025-11-0231 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Faith to Face AdversityText: Ezra 4:1-24 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Things go from bad to worse for the exile returnees. In this passage, they are met with fierce opposition from the people around them, first through temptation to compromise, and then through outright political oppression. From this passage we learn the sobering truth that the world has an unceasing hatred for God's people and will always seek to destroy us. Thankfully, we have a Savior who has conquered the world, and we have our refuge in Him.

2025-10-2633 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Worship & WeepingText: Ezra 3:1-13 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Too often we can think that following Christ is a promise that nothing bad can ever happen to us. So, what do we do when deep disappointment occurs in our life like it did for the Jewish people returning from exile who wept at the lackluster temple foundation? We must remember that we were created to worship, and worship will keep our disappointment from breeding discouragement.

2025-10-1933 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church God Keeps His PromisesText: Ezra 1:1-2:70 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: God's people have been in exile for years, but that does not mean they are forgotten. As Persia becomes the world power, God stirs up the heart of the king to fulfill his promise to return his people home. As we begin this study of Ezra and Nehemiah, we start with a new exodus—God delivers his people out of slavery and brings them into the promised land once again. From this we learn two important things: that God always keeps his promises, and that the promise for an even greater exodus remains fo...

2025-10-1228 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Keep the Main thing the Main ThingText: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Paul concludes his letter to the Thessalonians with a reminder to keep the main thing the main thing—that God has called them to be established in holiness for eternity. This is God's will and calling for all his people. Thankfully, in the end, our growth in holiness is not left to our own strength, but God who calls us to holiness is himself faithful and he will surely accomplish that work in us.

2025-10-0526 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Spirit-led Christian LifeText: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Paul begins to wrap up his letter he lists several reminders of what it looks like to live the Christian life. Constant and unending joy, prayer, and thanksgiving are all marks of God's work in the believer. And these are possible when the work of the Spirit is not quenched, but sought after through God's Word that leads us to do his will.

2025-09-2832 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Love One AnotherText: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Before he concludes his letter, Paul gives the Thessalonians one final imperative to love one another. This comes as an answer to Paul's earlier prayer, that the Lord would cause "to increase and abound your love for one another and for all" (3:12). In this passage, we see that love is the standard in the church, and we are called to display that love toward our church leaders, toward one another, and toward all.

2025-09-2130 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Prayer of DedicationText: 1 Kings 8:22-30 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As the Temple was completed, Solomon dedicated the new building in prayer. In his prayer, he asked God for two things: That he would remember the covenant with David, his father, to always have a son on the throne, and that he would dwell among this people in the Temple. But will God really keep his covenant with David when all he descendants break it? And how can God dwell in the midst of sinful and wicked people? God's singular answer to both of Solomon's prayers is found in David's greater son...

2025-09-0726 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Keep AwakeText: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: We know that Jesus will return and make all things new, but when will this be? How can we be prepared for his second coming? Paul addresses this question in our passage on Sunday. He reminds the Thessalonians that no one knows the day of Christ's return. It will come like a thief in the night (v. 2). But we can be prepared, since we know that we already belong to Christ who died for us. Therefore, we will always live with him.

2025-08-3126 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Do Not Grieve without HopeText: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians is that they would be established in holiness for eternity when Christ comes again with all his saints. But there was a problem: What about the saints among them who had died before Christ returned? Paul tells them that there is no hope even in their grief, because the dead remain united to Christ and will rise again when he returns. That is our same hope—in life and in death we are united to our Savior.

2025-08-2434 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Love the BrothersText: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the upper room Jesus told his disciples, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another" (John 13:34). Love is the distinguishing mark of his disciples. Paul, an apostle and fellow disciple of Jesus, will teach that same love. And in this letter, he gives the Thessalonians practical ways and expected results of loving one another as Christ has called us to do.

2025-08-1734 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Walk in HolinessText: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: "What is God's will for my life?" Maybe you have asked that question before. The answer is actually quite simple, "For this is that will of God, your sanctification" (1 Thess. 4:3). God's will is that we be holy, as he is holy. It is as simple as that, and as difficult as that. What does our sanctification look like? How can we be certain we are progressing in holiness, especially when we continue to wrestle with sin and temptation?

2025-08-0833 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Established in Holiness for EternityText: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Paul concludes the introduction to this letter with a warm, pastoral prayer for the Thessalonian believers. In it, he expresses his deepest desire for this precious church—that they would be established in holiness for eternity. From this prayer, we see not only a model for our own prayers, but for our very lives as well.

2025-08-0331 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Destined for Suffering and JoyText: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Paul continues his narrative of past events by reminding the Thessalonians of Timothy's visit and good report of their faith. He was worried that the suffering they faced would cause them to despair and leave the faith. But he was overjoyed by Timothy's report that they have remained steadfast in their faith and love. He reminds then that all of this—the suffering yet ultimate joy—is the destiny of God's people. Therefore, we all should give thanks.

2025-07-2032 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church True Gospel MinistryText: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Unfortunately, we have all heard stories of ministries and ministry leaders who are in it for the wrong reasons. As Paul mentions, they are motivated by error, impurity, and attempts to deceive (1 Thess. 2:3); or words of flattery and pretext for greed (5); or simply to seek glory from others (6). In contrast, Paul reminds the Thessalonians of what true gospel ministry looks like: a nursing mother giving of herself for her children, a loving father laboring hard and exhorting his children to do the same, and communal suffering for the sake of Christ. In each...

2025-07-1332 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving for God's FaithfulnessText: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What makes a church worthy of praise and thanksgiving? That's what we see in the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is overjoyed to hear about how the Thessalonian church is doing. Why is that? They are bearing fruit only the gospel can produce, they are rock solid in their assurance of salvation, and they are living the simple Christian life of faith and repentance. From their example, we learn what kind of church we all should strive to be.

2025-07-0632 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Dwelling in UnityText: Psalm 133:1-3 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: How good and pleasant it is when the people of God dwell together in unity! Like David, we rejoice in the unity of believers not only in our local church, but in the church nationally and around the world. On Sunday, we'll consider the goal, means, and blessings of this great unity with have in Christ.

2025-06-2932 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Triune God is LoveText: 1 John 4:7-21 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In Scripture we read that "God is love," but what does that mean? As we dig deeper into this short statement, we necessarily come to a deeper understanding of the Trinity. In fact, when John wrote about God's love, he couldn't help but mention each person of the Trinity. That's because the living and true God has eternally existed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in perfect love. And what good news—the love of the triune God overflows and is made available to us.

2025-06-1535 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Spirit of PowerText: Acts 2:1-21 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Ten days after Jesus rose into heaven, as the disciples were gathered on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon them, filling them with power as they spoke in other tongues to proclaim the gospel message to all those gathered in Jerusalem. Through this event, we learn about the new and better Pentecost, the power of the Spirit, and God's purpose in all of it to bring about the salvation of his people.

2025-06-0833 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Jesus Christ, King of Heaven and EarthText: Acts 1:1-11 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: This Sunday we will consider Jesus' ascension as Luke records it for us in the beginning of the Book of Acts. After giving the promise of the Spirit, Jesus ascends into heaven in the presence of his disciples, who are then given another promise from the angels—in the same way he was taken up, he will come again. From this passage we learn that Jesus truly ascended where he continues to reign as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Therefore, we ought to keep our minds fixed on heaven where our Treasure is as...

2025-06-0133 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Ruth's Story and God's StoryNOTE: The audio is poor quality due to technical issues with our main recording program. Text: Ruth 4:1-22 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the final chapter of Ruth we get the resolution to the story: Boaz marries Ruth and redeems Naomi's family, and they all live happily ever after! But what about the stories that don't end that way? What does the story of Ruth tell us about when life doesn't work out the way we hope, or when we see evil and sin increasing all around us? That's where the larger story comes into focus. The grand story of...

2025-05-2530 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Under the Redeemer's WingsText: Ruth 3:1-18 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Now that the harvest season is over, Naomi and Ruth come up with one final, desperate plan to find redemption through Boaz. In one final encounter, Ruth boldly puts herself at Boaz' mercy, asking him to "spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer" (3:9). Boaz responds with joy, agreeing to help her and praising Ruth as a "worthy woman" (3:11). There is a closer kinsman, however, that threatens this plan, and that situation must be dealt with the next morning. Yet, in this chapter of Ruth's story, we see clearly the...

2025-05-1135 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Hope of RedemptionText: Ruth 2:1-23 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the next chapter of Ruth we are introduced to another main character, Boaz, "a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech," Naomi's deceased husband (2:1). Ruth just so happens to glean from his field, and the two meet. When Naomi hears about it she is overjoyed because he is a redeemer (2:20). As this story unfolds we learn more about the larger story that weaves together all of Scripture, as it is God's divine hand that guided Ruth and Boaz together, so that in his providence he might bring about the Redeemer of all...

2025-05-0433 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church In Crisis, Return to ChristText: Ruth 1:1-22 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What place does grief have in the Christian life? How are we to make sense of death and suffering? Ruth provides a glimpse into these questions and answers them in a remarkable and memorable way. This is an incredibly uplifting story, but it begins with absolute crisis and chaos. Through this story, we learn how God is always present in our pain and can bring about good through the darkest moments. Ultimately, Ruth shows us how God remained faithful to his people, even at their lowest, and kept his promise to bring about...

2025-04-2730 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church He Has RisenNOTE: Our standard recording system malfunctioned during and this is backup audio with poorer quality. Text: Mark 16:1-8 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: From the start of his gospel Mark has invited us to see for ourselves who this Jesus of Nazareth is. And now, he lets the empty tomb have the last word. As the women arrive at the tomb, they find the stone already rolled away and an angelic messenger declares, "He is risen; here is not here." Yet the women leave fearful and trembling, saying nothing to anyone. Why would Mark end his gospel in such an anti-climactic...

2025-04-2029 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Lord of Life Buried in the GraveText: Mark 15:42-47 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Why does Mark (and all the other gospels) record the fact that Jesus was buried in the tomb? Why is it so important that we believe Jesus not only was crucified and died, but also that he was buried? In this sermon, originally preached at a Good Friday service, we consider the importance of the tomb and the great benefit it brings to God's people.

2025-04-1815 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Truly This Man Is the Son of GodText: Mark 15:33-47 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: We return to our series in Mark as Jesus breathes his last breath on the cross. As he does, he speaks the words of Psalm 22, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Through Jesus' death, his cry of dereliction, and the centurion's declaration, we learn about the saving power of the cross. Here, the Son of God incarnate offered up himself as a substitute for his people, paying their penalty, and accomplishing their redemption.

2025-04-1329 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Commended to GodText: Acts 20:32-38 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As we welcome and install new officers in our church, it is important that we remember what leaders are called to do. In the age of celebrity church leaders and pastors, we must heed the words of Jesus himself, as Paul reminds us, that 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' Biblical church leaders are able to give of themselves completely to the church, because in Christ they have already received everything they could ever need.

2025-04-0619 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Pay Careful AttentionText: Acts 20:25-31 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the next part of Paul's speech he gives the Ephesian elders the charge to pay careful attention both to themselves and to the whole church entrusted to their care. Why? Because he knows that fierce wolves will arise, even from among themselves, and devour and lead away the flock. But Paul is confident they will succeed in their task, because he has left them the only tool they need—the Word of God.

2025-03-3031 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Life Well LivedText: Acts 20:17-24 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: We are taking a break from Mark to look at Acts 20:17-38 over the course of the next three Sundays. This will coincide well with our upcoming officer elections and installations, because in this section we learn a lot about what godly leadership in the church looks like. But even before Paul gets into the leadership specifically, in the passage we will look at this Sunday, he speaks to all of us—every Christian—about what it means to live the good life. That is, a life centered around service to God, governed by t...

2025-03-2329 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The King of the Jews CrucifiedText: Mark 15:16-32 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus is led away to be prepared for crucifixion. Mark spends little time describe the horrific and violent acts of Jesus' torture. Rather, he focuses on the mockery of those attacking and crucifying him. The soldiers, the chief priests, unknown passers-by, and even the two crucified criminals on either side of him will all join in the mockery of this "King of the Jews." In contrast to this cruelty, Mark invites us to consider the heart of the King who does not mock or revile in return, but rather willingly lays down his...

2025-03-1630 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Innocent Made Guilty and the Guilty Set FreeText: Mark 15:1-15 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate in order to put him to death because they know only the Roman government can legally do such a thing. In this trial, however, Pilate admits that there is no guilt found in Jesus. Yet he succumbs to the crowd's demands and sentences Jesus to death while releasing a known, guilty criminal. Jesus, the innocent King of kings is made guilty, and through his judgment and death, the guilty are set free.

2025-03-0927 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Restoring the Broken HeartedText: Mark 14:26-31, 66-72 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: This Sunday we look at the story of Peter. He was the closest disciple to Jesus, but failed when it mattered most by denying him three times. Yet Jesus restored him, and through Peter the gospel went forth into the world. The good news is that this gospel that restored Peter after his massive failure can restore you, too.

2025-02-2331 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Accusations Against the Son of ManText: Mark 14:53-65 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus is brought to the Sanhedrin for a midnight trial, but it's a sham. They've already determined the verdict, now they just need to find a charge that will stick. As they interrogate him, Jesus now definitely declares "I am the Christ." They would be right in declaring this to be blasphemy, except that it is true. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who takes away the sin of the world.

2025-02-0931 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Betrayal and ArrestText: Mark 14:43-52 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Jesus is betrayed and arrested, we get a clear picture of what it means that "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Cor. 5:21). Jesus was betrayed into the hands of sinners and was abandoned, yet he did so in order to save sinners, all according to God's sovereign plan.

2025-02-0232 min

Reforming the Ozarks Music and Singing in WorshipDustin and Levi are joined by Pastor Aaron Raines (Christ Church Bentonville) to talk about music and singing in our worship services. Their discussion includes the importance of congregational singing, guidelines and principles for picking good music, and the important role of the Psalms in worship. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Seth Jernigan, "Psalms for Singing" OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

2025-01-3051 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A Human SaviorText: Mark 14:26-42 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: After supper with his disciples Jesus takes them to a secluded garden to spend time in prayer. He gives them one more prophecy: they will all abandon him. It is in the midst of betrayal, abandonment, and impending crucifixion that Jesus cries out to his Father "remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." From this passage, we see our human Savior who was obedient to the point of agony and death for our salvation.

2025-01-2638 min

Reforming the Ozarks Prayer in WorshipDustin and Levi talk all about prayer in our worship services. Why do we pray? Why are there so many different prayers in the service? What purpose do they serve. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

2025-01-2332 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church A New Covenant MealText: Mark 14:12-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: It is now the night before Jesus' crucifixion. He shares one final meal with his disciples, the Jewish Passover. During this meal two unexpected things happen. First, Jesus gives a final prediction—one of his own disciples will betray him. And yet, even more unexpectedly, God's redemption of his people will be accomplished through this betrayal that brings him to the cross. To drive this point home, Jesus then institutes a sacramental meal, not just for his disciples then, but us today as well, as a sign and seal of his covenant promise: Je...

2025-01-1938 min

Reforming the Ozarks What Is a Call to Worship?Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode Dustin and Levi pick up the Liturgy series with a discussion on the Call to Worship. What is this part of the service and why do we do it? Isn't it overly formal and unnecessary? Listen to this week's episode for their answers to these questions, and more! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Tim Keller sermon: "Call to Worship" from Psalm 147 - "The History of the 'Call to Worship'" by Chuck Colson OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA...

2025-01-1633 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Pure Devotion to ChristSpeaker: Levi Bakerink | Text: Mark 14:1-11 | Description: We are returning to our series in Mark's gospel this week and we are quickly approaching the crucifixion. As we read that Judas plots with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus, Mark tells us the story of an unnamed woman anointing Jesus before his death. As we consider this story, we see Jesus' love and sacrificial death is of such infinite worth, that you will either love him with pure devotion, or hate him with prideful treachery.

2025-01-1239 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Promised ChristText: Isaiah 61:1-4 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink |Description: In this final section of his prophetic book, Isaiah provides a fuller picture of the promised savior. He is the Lord's anointed one, the Christ. And in this Christ, both King and Servant are united. He is the Servant who ministers to the poor, the brokenhearted, and brings the good news of the Lord's favor. And he is the King who liberates the captives and ushers in the day of God's vengeance. All this, Jesus declares, was fulfilled in his advent (Luke 4:21). He is the Christ, the Servant-King.

2024-12-2931 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Promised ServantText: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the well-known prophecy in Isaiah 53, we receive the promise of a suffering servant, a man who is pierced for our transgressions, upon whom our guilt and iniquity is laid. At Christmas, we celebrate that this servant is also our king, the child born in a manger. He suffered in our place, and now reigns over us in love.

2024-12-2231 min

Reforming the Ozarks Christmas in the OzarksWelcome to Christmas time in the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about their church's plans for the season of Advent, Christmas Eve services, their favorite (and not-so favorite hymns), and discuss how you can pick a great Bible reading plan for the upcoming year. BIBLE READING PLANS Redemptive-Historical reading plan - https://glanier.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/a-redemptive-historical-bible-reading-plan/ Ligonier - https://www.ligonier.org/posts/bible-reading-plans ESV App - https://www.esv.org/learn-more/reading-plans/ CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Gospel Fellowship - 4pm - https://www.gospelsgf.org/ CTK Joplin - 4:30pm - https://ctkjoplin.churchcenter...

2024-12-1243 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Promised KingText: Isaiah 9:2-7 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: It has been close to 200 years since Solomon's death and the split between the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah). God's people suffer under wicked kings and are themselves unfaithful. Destruction and exile seem inevitable, so whatever happened to the promise that David's throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7)? It is during this dark time that Isaiah gives his well known prophecy—"To us a child is born" (9:6). This child will sit upon David's throne and establish it forevermore (9:7). In this prophecy—fulfilled in Jesus Christ—we are reminded that God is alw...

2024-12-0836 min

Reforming the Ozarks Principles of Worship, Pt. 2 (Liturgy Series)This is part 2 of Principles of Worship (Part 1: https://youtu.be/9GiAGup4AnM) In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the remaining principles of worship. After discussing the foundational principles for worship, they will continue the series on Liturgy by talking about the various elements of worship. PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-12-0535 min

Reforming the Ozarks Principles of Worship, Pt. 1 (Liturgy Series)In this episode, Levi and Dustin talk about the first three of several principles of worship. Reformed worship is regulated by God's Word (Regulative Principle), covenantal, and corporate. Next week, they will discuss the other principles. These episodes are part of a larger series on Liturgy (Order of Worship). PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-11-2833 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Faithfully Awaiting Our SaviorText: Mark 13:24-37 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What will it be like when Christ returns? And what are we supposed to do in the meantime? Christians often have many misconceptions about the return of Christ, whether that be a secret rapture event, severe tribulation, or a general feeling of despair and anxiety: "Am I ready?" But Jesus teaches us here, that even though his return will come suddenly like a thief in the night, it is not something that should bring us fear. Rather, we are called to wait faithfully, knowing that his return is soon.

2024-11-2436 min

Reforming the Ozarks The Cody Chapman Episode!For the first time Dustin and Levi welcome Cody Chapman to the show! Cody served at Christ the King for many years as a pastoral intern and a Ruling Elder before taking a call to be the new Director of Family Discipleship at Westminster PCA in Clinton, SC. He gives an update on his work and ministry out there, and they discuss the benefit of Reformed Theology and liturgical worship both personally and in the church. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA...

2024-11-2159 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Abomination of DesolationText: Mark 13:14-23 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Jesus continues his discourse on the Mount of Olives he foretells the Abomination of Desolation that will be the sign for those to flee Jerusalem. But this event—the destruction of the temple in AD 70—must not be considered apart from the context of the full chapter of Mark 13. That's because this event is one of many birth pains that prove we are living in the end times, and we are called to be on guard as we wait for Christ's return.

2024-11-1735 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church God's Faithfulness Is Our Strong EncouragementText: Hebrews 6:13-20 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Where do we go to find encouragement? Our answers can vary depending on circumstances, success, trials, and suffering. The Hebrew Christians who first received this letter were facing all sorts of trials, persecution, and suffering. But they were reminded to find their encouragement in two unchangeable things: God's promise and his oath. We too can flee to the refuges of God's almighty power and love and find encouragement to face whatever trials may come.

2024-11-1035 min

Reforming the Ozarks What Is a Liturgy?Why do our churches have a liturgy? The word liturgy simply means an order of worship, and every church has one whether they know it or not. In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about why it's important for churches to have an intentional order to their services to guide us in the worship of God. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-11-0731 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Birth Pains of the MessiahText: Mark 13:1-13 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Jesus leaves the Temple for the final time, his disciples point out the beautiful stone structure. Jesus responds with a somber prophecy: not a stone will be left untouched; the Temple will be completely destroyed. This horrific event is but one moment in the larger series of birth pains that the world will experience until Christ returns. But he is coming back, and Jesus teaches us that this should bring us great comfort as we wait for him.

2024-11-0336 min

Reforming the Ozarks Soli Deo Gloria (Solas of the Reformation #5)Levi and Dustin finish this short series looking at the Solas of the Reformation by talking about soli Deo gloria. What does it look like for ministries, pastors, churches, and all Christians to live in a way that gives glory to God, and to him alone? They seek to answer this question in the latest episode of Reforming the Ozarks. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-10-3133 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Radical GivingText: Mark 12:41-44 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus concludes his day-long speech against the temple and religious establishment with a final lesson about giving. He watches with the crowd as people deposit money into the offering boxes for the temple treasury. After many wealthy patrons deposit much, a poor widow puts in only two small coins together worth only a penny. Jesus uses this to illustrate again the upside-down value of the Kingdom of God: This woman gave far more in the eyes of God than anyone else, because she gave all she had and trusted simply in the Lord...

2024-10-2734 min

Reforming the Ozarks Solus Christus (Solas of the Reformation #4)In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the next sola of the Reformation, Solus Christus, or Christ Alone. They discuss how Christ is the only Mediator between God and man and the only name under heaven by which we can be saved. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Redemptive-Historical Bible Reading Plan - https://glanier.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/a-redemptive-historical-bible-reading-plan/ Poor Bishop Hooper Music - https://www.poorbishophooper.com/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-10-2432 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Lessons from the True DavidText: Mark 12:35-40 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: After being on the receiving end of three pointed questions, Jesus now asks the crowd a question of his own: How can the Messiah be both David's Lord, and his son? The religious scholars, the scribes, didn't know the answer. They enjoyed the fame and status they received from their prestigious positions, but they didn't know the Bible near as well as they pretended. Jesus exposes their hypocrisy, while demonstrating that he is the Messiah, the Son of David, and invites everyone to put their faith in him.

2024-10-2034 min

Reforming the Ozarks Sola Fide (Solas of the Reformation #3)Dustin and Levi discuss the vital importance of faith alone that justifies and saves. They talk about the importance of saving faith, its biblical definition, and why this doctrine brings comfort to believers.REFORMED FELLOWSHIP OF JOPLIN CELEBRATIONhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnff8d3VG0gOUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-10-1733 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Great Commandment: LoveText: Mark 12:28-34 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What does God require of me? It's a common question with a simple answer, even if the answer is easier said than done. God's requirement in his law is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is the summary of the entire law of God that Christ himself teaches us. This perfect standard is impossible to fulfill, which points us to our need for a savior who fulfills the law on our behalf.

2024-10-1338 min

Reforming the Ozarks Sola Gratia (Solas of the Reformation #2)In this episode Dustin and Levi give a quick recap of the recent Hills and Plains Presbytery meeting, and then discuss the next sola of the reformation, Sola Gratia, or Grace Alone. OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-10-1032 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The God of the LivingText: Mark 12:18-27 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The Sadducees approached Jesus next with a trick question of their own, focusing on the absurd doctrine, at least in their minds, of the resurrection. But Jesus is able to see through their intentions and responds with firm clarity. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. And the promise of the resurrection is true for all who put their faith in the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

2024-10-0631 min

Reforming the Ozarks Sola Scriptura (Solas of the Reformation #1)Dustin and Levi talk about the first of the five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura, or Scripture alone. Even though we confess that Scripture is our only infallible authority for the church today, it is not the only authority. There is still a place for creeds and confessions, which are helpful and faithful summaries of Scripture, but never equal to Scripture's authority itself.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-10-0330 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Rendering All Things unto GodText: Mark 12:13-17 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: On the Tuesday before Good Friday, Jesus is met with several groups who attempt to discredit and destroy him through theological traps. The Pharisees and Herodians team up with one trap they think is fool-proof, paying taxes to Caesar. But Jesus, knowing their hypocrisy, amazes them with his answer, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." The shocking statement in his answer is not that we owe some things to Caesar, but that we owe all things to God, and that must be our starting point for the...

2024-09-2932 min

Reforming the Ozarks Guilt and Gospel Assurance — Does God Still Love Me When I Sin?In this episode Dustin and Levi discuss how Christians can offer struggle with a sense of guilt, and how the gospel provides powerful assurance of our salvation. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

2024-09-2632 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Authority of the Beloved SonText: Mark 11:27-12:12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus returns to the Temple and is confronted by the religious leaders who demand to know who has given him authority to do and teach such things. Jesus responds with his own question, demonstrating their lack of understanding, and tells them a parable to further drive home his message: He is the Son of God who has all authority, and all must be united to him, the Cornerstone, by faith.

2024-09-2231 min

Reforming the Ozarks Reformed WorshipIn this episode Dustin and Levi talk about some of the distinctives of Reformed Worship and why it is a blessing to the church and God's people. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/ FURTHER READING: Terry Johnson, Reformed Worship: Worship That Is According to Scripture Jonty Rhodes, Reformed Worship (Blessings of the Faith Series) R.C. Sproul, How Then Shall We Worship?: Biblical Principles to Guide Us

2024-09-1930 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Elders Worthy of HonorText: 1 Timothy 5:17; 1 Peter 5:1-4 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What does it mean for elders to be worthy of honor? In what ways are they called to rule well? Peter and Paul both agree, that elders are honor worthy when the embody Christ in all that they do.

2024-09-1533 min

Reforming the Ozarks What Are Church Officers?What does the Bible say about the officers in the church? Do churches need Elders and Deacons? What roles and ministries do they serve? In this episode of Reforming the Ozarks, pastors Dustin and Levi discuss the importance of both Elders and Deacons for churches to function well. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield LEARN MORE CTK Sermon Series on the Church

2024-09-1243 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Temple and the TreeText: Mark 11:12-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus has finally arrived in Jerusalem. He cleanses the temple as an act of his High Priesthood. This moment is sandwiched between the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree. In this narrative, we see the need of faith to live fruitful lives in obedience to Christ, who himself lived, died, and lives evermore for us.

2024-09-0833 min

Reforming the Ozarks Reforming the Ozarks — Church Update!Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi share updates about everything that's going on at Gospel Fellowship in Springfield, and Christ the King in Joplin. They also provide a look ahead and their plans for new episodes. OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, JoplinGospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

2024-09-0534 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The King Has ComeText: Mark 11:1-11 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: After three years of ministry, Jesus now at last arrives at Jerusalem, the city of David. His triumphal entrance into the city is marked by the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy, that the coming Messiah-King would arrive, sitting on a donkey's colt (Zech. 9:9). King Jesus if finally here, righteous and humble, and worthy of all praise.

2024-09-0129 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Saving FaithText: Mark 10:46-52 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus is nearing Jerusalem, but as he passed the historic city of Jericho a blind beggar calls out to him for mercy. The rest of the crowd wanted Jesus to ignore and keep going, but he stops and calls the blind man to him, and he is healed. Jesus tells him plainly, "Your faith has saved you." It is faith in Christ that saves. This passage invites us all to put our faith in trust in the one who is mighty to save.

2024-08-2531 min

Reforming the Ozarks Welcome to Reforming the Ozarks!Welcome to Reforming the Ozarks! We are a brand new podcast bringing you biblical teaching and Reformed theology to fulfill the Great Commission in Southwest Missouri. In this first episode, Pastors Levi and Dustin talk about their ministries and how they came to be part of confessional and Reformed churches, as well as a preview for what to expect from upcoming episodes. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

2024-08-2230 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Ministry of the Son of ManText: Mark 10:32-45 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus foretells his death to his disciples a third time, but again they miss the message. Instead, James and John ask Jesus if they can sit on his right and left when he receives the kingdom. As this middle section of Mark's gospel comes to a close, Jesus takes another opportunity to teach his disciples the nature of his ministry that they continue to miss: He has not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45).

2024-08-1137 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Lord's AnointedText: Psalm 2:1-12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: "Why do the nations rage?" That's the rhetorical question David starts psalm 2 with, but it isn't the focus of the Psalm. Rather, his focus is on the Lord's anointed, the one in whom he had found refuge. For us today, it is easy to focus only on the raging world around us. But we must keep our eyes on Christ who is our refuge and strength.

2024-08-0434 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Blessed ManText: Psalm 1:1-6 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: What does it mean to follow God's law? How do we relate to it? Are we able to fully obey it? In other words, how can we become 'blessed' as verse 1 promises us? If we rely upon our own efforts to walk in God's ways and avoid the ways of the wicked, that certainly is a recipe for disaster. But if we follow the Blessed Man, Jesus Christ, we can and will be blessed in Him.

2024-07-2830 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Children of the CovenantText: Mark 10:13-16 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: "The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Those are the words of Christ as he rebuked his disciples for preventing parents from bring their children to Jesus. Contrary to the expectations and social norms, Jesus gladly took up the children in his arms and blessed them. In doing so, he shows us the special care God places on our children; he is God not only to us, but to our children as well.

2024-07-1433 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church Marriage and DivorceText: Mark 10:1-12 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the middle section of Mark's gospel, Jesus is teaching his disciples what it means to be one of his followers. The Christian's life is marked by self-denial and cross bearing. This holistic discipleship affects every relationship, especially in marriage. It's at this point when Jesus is again confronted by the Pharisees that he expounds upon the truth and importance of healthy, strong marriages.

2024-07-0739 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The Church's Mission and MessageText: Matthew 28:18-20 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Sermon: After the resurrection Jesus met with his disciples and gave them their marching orders: Go and make disciples. We have the same mission today, to make disciples in our church. And we have the same message: Christ and his word.

2024-06-3033 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The TransfigurationText: Mark 9:1-13 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus take Peter, James, and John up a mountain and he is gloriously transfigured before them. He radiates his divinity as Moses and Elijah join him. The disciples are, of course, terrified and bewildered about what they are seeing. We can also wonder why this happened and what the transfiguration is supposed to mean. In this passage, we see that the humble Son of Man is truly the radiant Son of God, sent on mission to save his people.

2024-06-0934 min

Christ the King Presbyterian Church The King's Cross and Our CrossText: Mark 8:31-38 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus is the Christ. But what does it mean for him to be God's Anointed, the Messiah? Jesus begins to teach his disciples plainly that it means he must suffer and die, but in three dies will rise again. They couldn't believe it! They were expecting a conquering king, not a crucified Christ. Christ is King, but he receives his crown through the cross. And all of us, if we are to follow him, must bear our own crosses as well. That is our call to discipleship.

2024-06-0236 min

A People for Himself The Bride of ChristText: Ephesians 5:25-33 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the midst of Paul's exhortations to families (wives, husbands, children, parents) to be filled with the Spirit and walk in love, he tells us something even more important about Christ and His church. This passage shows us who we are as the Church, the Bride of Christ, where we are ultimatley going, and how we will get there.

2023-08-2033 min

A People for Himself The DeaconText: Acts 6:1-7 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The church in Jerusalem was experiencing exponential growth, with many disciples being added to their number day by day. But with this growth brought problems: some of the widows in the church were being neglected in the distribution. Rather that becoming a reason for anger and division, through the guidance of the Spirit, God raised up another office in the church, the Deacon. These first seven men were called and ordained with the laying on of hands to serve and care for the needs of the people. With their help, the church continued...

2023-08-1334 min

A People for Himself Authority in the ChurchText: 1 Peter 5:1-5 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In the same passage from last week, we also learn more about the office of Elder, regarding the authority and power that is given to it. Specifically, we see that there is a Chief Shepherd, and He alone is the source of the church's power and has given the church his Word. Therefore, the Elders cannot add to Scripture or take away from it, but must only, faithfully, declare what Scripture teaches, and minister Jesus' gifts to His people. When done properly, that is the God-honoring exercise of the authority in the church.

2023-08-0631 min

A People for Himself The ElderText: 1 Peter 5:1-5 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Peter, as a fellow elder, exhorts the other elders in the church to do the work of shepherding and oversight among their flock. They are to do this noble work with a proper, God-honoring attitude, knowing that they ultimate work for the Chief Shepherd who is coming again. In this passage, Peter masterfully lays out for us the Office and Minstry of the Elder, the Qualifications for the Elder, and the Authority and Power of the Elder. In every respect, with Christ as the central focus.

2023-07-3034 min

A People for Himself Christ the King and Head of His ChurchText: Ephesians 3:15-23 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In this passage, Paul prays that the Church in Ephesus would have their hearts enlightened in order to comprehend these three spiritual realities: That they would know the hope that comes from God's calling on them, the riches of their inheritance in Christ, and the greatness of God's power working in them. What do these things have to do with church government? Much in every way, because it is within the church that these spiritual realities are realized, and Christ as King and Head works through the means He gives His church to...

2023-07-1633 min

A People for Himself The Visible Household of GodText: Hebrews 10:19-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: The author of Hebrews reminds us of some of the most important truths of the faith: we have access to God through the blood of Christ, He has made the way through his sacrificial death, He is our priest over the house of God. But that is not all. Because these things are true, we are called to draw near to God and one another, to hold fast to the confession of our faith, and never to neglect meeting together. God has saved us to Himself and to one another. We are the...

2023-07-0930 min

A People for Himself One People, ForeverText: Romans 9:1-8 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: At the beginning of Romans 9, Paul grieves the fact that many of his fellow Israelites have not believed in Jesus, the Messiah. But this does not amount to a failure on God's part, however, because it is not the physical descendants of Abraham to whom to promise is given, but his descendants by faith, Jew and Gentile. We learn from this passage the incredible truth that God has always had one people, and one plan to redeem them, so that they would be His people, and He would be their God, forever.

2023-07-0232 min

A People for Himself A People for HimselfText: 1 Peter 2:4-10 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: This sermon begins a new series on the Church. But, why dedicate a whole series to the doctrine of the Church? We can ask that question another way: Is the Church important? The resounding answer throughout all the pages of Scripture is, yes. Peter makes this point by reminding us (the Church) that we are Christ's possession, his very own people. Christ is our head, we are his people, and there is no other institution on earth that can compare to the Church.

2023-06-2531 min