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Trinity PCA SermonsThe Lord’s Supper: What It Is and What It Does“The Lord’s Supper: What It Is and What It Does" Matthew 26:17-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; 10:16-21; 12:12-13
September 13, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. What is the Lord’s Supper?
1. It is instituted by Jesus (Matt 26:26-28; 1 Cor 11:23; 10:21)
2. It is a sign and seal (Matt 26:26-28; 1 Cor 11:24-26; Rom 4:11)
3. It is to be observed in the Church (Matt 26:20; 1 Cor 11:17ff)
4. It is to be observed until Jesus returns (1 Cor 11:24-26)
II. What does the Lord Supper do?
1. Jesus promised benefits for true believers (1 Cor 11:24-25; 10:16)
2. It provides spiritual nourishment when taken by...2020-09-0638 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - Out of the Depths“Out of the Depths” Psalm 130
August 30, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Why was he in the depths? (1-4)
1. What it wasn’t
2. What it was
II. What did he do to get out?
1. Cried out to God (1-3)
2. Reminded himself what is true (4-7)
3. Shared it with others (7-8)
III. So what?
1. Follow the model of the psalmist
2. Fear the Lord (4b)
3. Fellowship with others (7-8)2020-08-3035 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - The Blessed Man“The Blessed Man” Psalm 1
August 23, 2020 — Mr. Steve Johnson
I. The Blessed Man is... (vv. 1-6)
II. ... Not You (vv. 1-2)
III. Until You Take Refuge in The Blessed Man (Ps. 2, Gal. 3)2020-08-2343 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - Jesus: The Ultimate King, Priest, and Lord“Jesus: The Ultimate King, Priest, and Lord” Psalm 110
August 16, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Jesus is the ultimate King – we must do what he says (1-3)
II. Jesus is the ultimate Priest – we must find our acceptance only in him (4)
III. Jesus is the ultimate Lord – we must offer ourselves freely to him (3, 5-7)2020-08-1634 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - The Rot of Envy“The Rot of Envy” Psalm 73
August 9, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. What envy is
1. Wanting (2-12)
2. Resenting (13-14)
II. What envy does
1. Makes us bitter and beast-like (21-22)
2. Robs our joy (13-14, 16)
3. Consumes us (2)
III. How we can deal with our envy
1. Confess it (3, 21-22)
2. Go into the sanctuary (17)
3. Remember how things end (17b-20, 27)
4. Believe that God is enough (23-28)2020-08-0939 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - Spiritual Dryness“Spiritual Dryness” Psalm 42-43
August 2, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. What is spiritual dryness (1-11, 43:2)
1. What it is
2. Honesty about it
II. How it comes
1. Disconnection from God’s people (4-6)
2. Difficult circumstances (3, 9-10, 43:1)
3. Difficulty eating and sleeping (3)
III. How to deal with it
1. Talk to God (1-4, 9, 43:1-2)
(A) Pour out your soul (4)
(B) Confess belief (1-2, 9, 43:2)
2. Talk to yourself (5, 11, 43:5)
(A) Remember who God is (2, 9, 43:1-2, 4)
(B) Remember God’s grace (8, 43:3)
(C) Use the means of grace (43:3-4)2020-08-0242 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - The Mystery and Hope of Psalm 22 and the Cross“The Mystery and Hope of Psalm 22 and the Cross” Psalm 22
July 26, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Mystery of this Psalm
1. Mystery (1-31)
2. Mystery revealed (1; Mt 27:46; Acts 2:30-31; Lk 24:27)
II. Hope of this Psalm
1. For the sinner (1)
2. For those suffering (1-21)
3. For the mission of the gospel (22-31)2020-07-2641 minTrinity PCA SermonsYour Kingdom Come“Your Kingdom Come” Revelation 7:9-17
July 21, 2020 — Reverend Brandon Haan2020-07-1930 minTrinity PCA SermonsThe Strength of Weakness“The Strength of Weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
July 12, 2020 — Reverend Bill Carr2020-07-1235 minTrinity PCA SermonsToo Light a Thing"Too Light a Thing" Isaiah 49:1-6
July 5, 2020 - Reverend Brennan McCafferty2020-07-0538 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - The Power of the Word of God“The Power of the Word of God” Psalm 19
June 28, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Why God’s Word is necessary (1-6; Rom 1:18-20; 10:14-17)
1. Importance of creation (1-6; Rom 1:18-20)
2. Inadequacy of creation (Rom 10:14-17)
II. Why we must listen to and obey God’s Word (7-9; 2 Tim 3:16-17)
1. Because of what it is (7-9)
2. Because of what it tells us
(A) Our need for a Redeemer (12-13)
(B) The provision of a Redeemer (1, 7-9, 14)
III. What happens when we listen to and obey God’s Word (7-8, 10-11)2020-06-2839 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalms - The Sovereign and Redemptive Reign of the King“The Sovereign and Redemptive Reign of the King” - Psalm 2
June 21, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. The world hates the King (1-3)
II. The King’s sovereign and redemptive plan is not stopped (4-9)
1. The King is sovereign (4-6)
2. The plan is sovereign and redemptive (7-9)
(A) Sovereign (9)
(B) Redemptive (7-8; 2b; )
III. There is a call to embrace the King (10-12)
1. The call (10-12a)
2. There is no in-between (12)
3. Not just for the world2020-06-2137 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-What Are You Going to Do with Revelation Pt. 3“What Are You Going to Do with Revelation? Part 3” Revelation 22:16-21
June 14, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Call to come to Jesus (16, 17b-19)
1. Warning (18-19; Deut 4)
2. Welcome (16, 17b)
(A) Who he is (16; Isa 11; Num 24)
(B) What he does (17b; Isa 55)
(C) What we must do (17b)
II. Call to Jesus to come quickly (17a, 20-21)
1. The longing is appropriate (17a, 20)
2. The longing is helpful (21)2020-06-1434 minTrinity PCA SermonsWe Will Not Fear Though the Earth Gives Way“We Will Not Fear Though the Earth Gives Way” Psalm 46
June 7, 2020 — Mr. Steve Johnson2020-06-0739 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-What Are You Going to Do with Revelation Pt. 2“What Are You Going to Do with Revelation? Part 2” Revelation 22:10-16
May 31, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Remember who you are (14-15; 7:13-14)
II. Live like who you are (11-13; Eph 2:8-10; Gal 2:16, 3:10-14; Rom 5)2020-05-3136 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-What Are You Going to Do with Revelation Pt. 1“What Are You Going to Do with Revelation? Part 1” Revelation 22:6-9
May 24, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. Hear & obey God’s Word (6-7) 1. Reason (6)
(A) It is true (2 Tim 3:16a; 1 John 1:1-4; Luke 1:1-4)
(B) It is trustworthy (2 Tim 3:16b-17; Ps 19:7-11) 2. Result (7; 1:3)
II. Worship rightly (8-9)
1. How not to do it (8-9a)
2. How to do it (9b)
III. Be motivated properly (all of Rev!; 22:4, 7)2020-05-2439 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Meaning and Purpose of Life“The Meaning and Purpose of Life” Revelation 21:22-27
May 10, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. What will it be like? (22-23, 25, 27a)
1. To be in the immediate presence of the Lord means...
2. Uniqueness of Christianity
II. What will we be doing? (24, 26; Isa 60)
III. Who will be there? (8, 27)
1. Who won’t get in? (8, 27a)
2. Who will get in? (27b; 1 Cor 6:9-11)
Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/_DAYY5Q6nzs2020-05-1034 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The New Jerusalem and Bride of the Lamb“The New Jerusalem and Bride of the Lamb” Revelation 21:9-21 May 3, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper I. The city is safe (10-12, 15-17) 1. Measured (15-17) 2. Guarded (12; cf. 25-27) 3. Filled (10-11; cf. 3) II. The city is beautiful (11, 16, 18-21) 1. In its shape (11, 16) 2. In its shine (11, 18-21) III. The city is you (9-10, 12-14, 19-20) 1. The holy city is the Bride of the Lamb (9-10) 2. 12 tribes & 12 apostles (12-14) 3. 12 stones (19-20; Ex 28, 39) So what? 1. Courage & strength to live like who you are 2. Overwhelming peace because of the unified and faithful plan of God2020-05-0438 minTrinity PCA SermonsMove Out! - The King’s Parameters“Move out! - The King’s Parameters” Matthew 28:16-20 April 26, 2020 — Mr. Michael Johnson
Sermon Video: https://www.periscope.tv/tpcrochester/1MnxnQEypjVJO2020-04-2626 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-All Things Being Made New“All Things Being Made New” Revelation 21:1-8
April 19, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper
I. By whom? (2, 5-7)
1. God the faithful (7)
2. God the trustworthy & true (5)
3. God the sovereign (6)
II. How? (1-4)
1. By renewing (1)
2. By intimate communion (2-3)
3. By establishing biblical diversity (3)
4. By removing all sadness & death (4)
III. For whom? (7-8)
1. Who it is not for (8)
2. Who it is for (7)2020-04-1938 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-No Fear of The Two Deaths“No Fear of The Two Deaths” Revelation 20:6,14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, 50-57 I. Christians have no fear of the 2nd death 1. What is the 2nd death? (14) 2. Why is there no fear for Christians? (6; 1 Cor 15:12-22, 50-57) II. Christians have no fear of the 1st death 1. What is the 1st death? (21:4, 8; Phil 1:21-23) 2. Why is there no fear for Christians? (11-15; Heb 9:27) III. Christians have hope for the end of death itself (14; 1 Cor 15:54-55; 2 Cor 4:16-18)2020-04-1231 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Hope and Warning“Hope and Warning” Revelation 20 April 5, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper I. Hope and encouragement for those in Christ 1. Because Christ is reigning now through his Church (1-6; 12:1-6) (A) Power on earth (1-3) (B) Power in heaven (4-6) 2. Because Satan will be defeated in the future (3b, 7-10) 3. Because there is no fear of judgment forevermore (6, 11-15) II. Final warning for those outside of Christ (11-15) 1. This is the last warning 2. Is your name written in the book of life? Visit www.trinityrochester.org/resources to access the full video sermon, past sermons, and additional resources.2020-04-0543 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-A Tale of Two FeastsI. Wedding feast (6-10) 1. What is the context? 2. Who are the participants? (7-8; John 1:29; Eph 5:32; Rev 21:9ff) 3. What are they doing? (9) 4. What is this a picture of? II. Funeral feast (11-21) 1. The Warrior (11-16) (A) How he is described (11-16) (B) What he is called (11-16; John 1:1ff) 2. The war (17-21) (A) Defeat is fast (19-21) (B) Defeat is definitive (17-18, 3) III. So what? 1. Which feast are you going to? 2. God’s people should sing hallelujah (1-8) 3. Injustice will be made right (1-2)2020-03-2940 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Fall of Babylon and the Hope of God's PeopleThe Fall of Babylon and the Hope of God's People Revelation 18 Reverend Chris Harper I. Life is fragile (1-3, 10) II. The end is coming (9-19, 21-24; Jer 51) 1. It is a certainty (1-3) 2. It will be a time of great loss (9-19, 21-24; Jer 51) 3. It will be sudden (10b, 19b) 4. It will be forever (21) So…..(4) III. There is still hope (20; 19:1; 2 Pet 3:11-13)2020-03-2236 minTrinity PCA SermonsIndispensableIndispensable 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 March 15, 2020 Mr. Stephen Johnson I. The World's Perspective: Dispensable II. God's Perspective: Indispensable III. How Jesus Transforms Our Perspectives2020-03-1535 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-How Should We Then Live?How Should We Then Live?, Revelation 17 Reverend Chris Harper, March 8, 2020 I. Who are the prostitute and beast? (1-15, 18) 1. Prostitute (1-6, 15, 18) (A) How described? (B) Who is she? 2. Beast (3b, 7-14) (A) How described? (B) What is it? II. What happens to the prostitute and beast? (14, 16-17) 1. To the prostitute (16) 2. To the beast (8, 12b, 14, 17) III. How should we then live? 1. As exiles (Jer 29:1-9) 2. With humble confidence (14, 17) (A) Because of who we are (14) (B) Because of who God is (17; 1 Thess 5:23-24)2020-03-0844 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Cup of Wrath vs. Cup of BlessingCup of Wrath vs. Cup of Blessing, Revelation 16 March 1, 2020 Reverend Chris Harper I. The character of God which necessitates & controls judgment (1-7) 1. God’s character necessitates it 2. God’s power controls it (15:5-16:1, 5, 7) II. The recipients of the world requiring judgment (2-16) 1. Idolaters & the immoral (2-9) 2. The dragon and 2 beasts (10-16) III. The people of God who find hope in judgment 1. Two different cups (19; 14:10, 1 Cor 10-11) 2. The end of evil and the effects of the Fall (16-21) 3. God’s discipline is not God’s judgment (15; Heb 12:3-11)2020-03-0140 minTrinity PCA SermonsResponding to the Gospel - BaptismResponding to the Gospel - Baptism, Acts 16:25-40 February 23, 2020, Reverend Chris Harper I. The story (16-29) 1. The girl – demon-possessed & taken advantage of (16-18) 2. The response of the town (19-22) 3. In jail but not without hope (23-25) 4. A severe earthquake and trembling fear (26-29) II. The response (30-34) 1. A most important question and a simple yet profound answer (30-32) 2. The jailer believed (33-34) 3. The jailer and his household were baptized (33b) 4. The jailer began serving (33-34) III. So what? 1. Baptism does not save you – Jesus does (31; Acts 4:12; Rom 10:9) 2. Household baptisms were normal in NT and church history 3. How are you doing at “imp...2020-02-2336 minTrinity PCA SermonsGod Is Our Refuge2020-02-1637 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Another Great and Amazing Sign in HeavenAnother Great and Amazing Sign in Heaven, Revelation 15 February 9, 2020, Reverend Chris Harper I. Sovereign judgment (1, 5-8) 1. When? 2. What? II. Song of jubilee (2-4) 1. By whom? (2; 4:6) 2. About what? (3-4; Ex 15) (A) God’s faithfulness (3a; Ex 15) (B) God’s sovereignty (3) (C) God’s justice & truth (3b) (D) God’s holiness (4a) (E) God’s great plan (4b) III. So what? 1. For unbelievers – God wins, so… 2. For Christians – God wins, so…2020-02-0944 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-There is No Need of Judgment When Your Hope is in JesusThere Is No Need for Judgment When Your Hope Is in Jesus Revelation 14:6-20, Reverend Chris Harper, February 2, 2020 I. Warning (6-11) 1. When? 2. What? (A) Indifference (6-7) (B) Immorality (8) (C) Idolatry (9-11) II. Judgment (14-20) 1. When? 2. What? (A) Judgment of the wicked (17-20) (B) Judgment of the righteous (14-16) III. Hope (12-13) 1. God’s grace is real (12b) 2 The end result is worth it (13) 3. Our endurance is needed (12)2020-02-0241 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Open Your Eyes and See Things from Heaven's PerspectiveOpen Your Eyes and See Things from Heaven's Perspective Revelation 14:1-5 January 26, 2020 Reverend Chris Harper I. Identity of the Lamb (1; 5:1-10; Jn 1:29) II. Location of the Lamb (1) 1. Where he is 2. What he is doing III. Friends of the Lamb (1-5) 1. Who they are (A) Numbered (1; 7:1-12) (B) Secured (1b) (C) Redeemed (3b, 4b) 2. What they do (A) Commit whole-heartedly (4a) (B) Follow obediently (4b) (C) Live genuinely (5) (D) Sing robustly (2-3; 5:8-13)2020-01-2639 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Counterfeit "trinity"The Counterfeit "trinity", Revelation 13:1-14:5 January 19, 2020, Reverend Chris Harper I. What is the beast of the sea? (1-10; Daniel 7) 1. How it is described 2. What it meant for 1st century Christians 3. What it means for 21st century Christians II. What is the beast of the land? (11-18) 1. How it is described 2. What it meant for 1st century Christians 3. What it means for 21st century Christians 4. What the mark of the beast means (16-18) III. Why do Christians have no reason to fear? 1. Limit of the counterfeit trinity (A) Counterfeit (B) Limited by God’s control (7) (C) Limited by God’s timing (5b) 2. Security...2020-01-1938 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Drama, Declaration, and DoxologyDrama, Declaration, and Doxology, Revelation 12 January 12, 2020, Reverend Chris Harper I. Drama of redemptive history (1-17) 1. Act 1 (1-6) 2. Act 2 (7-17) II. Declaration of our freedom & protection (10-17) 1. Freedom (10-11) 2. Protection (13-17) III. Doxology of God’s people & danger for everyone else (12) 1. Doxology for God’s people (12a) 2. Danger for everyone else (12b)2020-01-1246 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Church Suffering and SecureThe Church Suffering and Secure January 5, 2020, Reverend Chris Harper I. The Church suffering (3-10) 1. Who are the witnesses? (3) 2. What are they doing? (3-6) 3. How long are they doing it? (3) 4. What is the response? (7-10) II. The Church secure (1-2, 11-19) 1. God’s people are measured (1-2) 2. God’s people are rescued (11-14) 3. Christ is reigning (15-18) 4. The covenant of grace is fulfilled (19) III. So what? 1. Are you inside or outside of the temple? 2. Declare the truth & expect persecution 3. Find comfort & rest in your security2020-01-0543 minTrinity PCA SermonsFeasting on Christ Through FaithFeasting on Christ through Faith, John 6:22-36, December 29, 2019, Mr. Steve Johnson Jesus Exposes Sinful Hunger Jesus Satisfies Spiritual Hunger2019-12-2937 minTrinity PCA SermonsChristmas Eve Meditation2019-12-2418 minTrinity PCA SermonsPreparing For the Second Advent-The Great Commission IVPreparing for the Second Advent - The Great Commission Part IV Matthew 28:16-20, p. 835; Ephesians 4:11-16 December 22, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Service of leaders (11-12) 1. By whom? (11) 2. For whom? (12a) 3. For what? (12b) II. Service of everyone (7, 12, 16; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12) 1. By whom? (7, 12, 16; Rom 12; 1 Cor 12) 2. With what? (7, 16; Rom 12; 1 Cor 12) 3. For whom? (12, 16) III. So what? 1. For leaders 2. For saints2019-12-2242 minTrinity PCA SermonsPreparing For the Second Advent-The Great Commission IIIPreparing for the Second Advent - The Great Commission Part III Ephesians 4:11-16 December 15, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Picture of it (15-16; 1 Cor 12:12-20) 1. Depending on one another (16; 1 Cor 12:12-20) 2. Speaking truth in love to one another (15) II. Necessity of it (1 John 3:17, 4:7-9, 20-21) III. Motivation for it (15-16; 1 John 4:9-11, 19) IV. Practice of it 1. In word (15) 2. In deed (1 John 3:16-18) 3. In time 4. In absorption2019-12-1535 minTrinity PCA SermonsPreparing For the Second Advent-The Great Commission IIPreparing for the Second Advent--The Great Commission II Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:11-16 Reverend Chris Harper, December 8, 2019 I. What does it mean? (4:12b-15) II. How do we do it? (Mt 28:18-20; Acts 2:42; Heb 10:23-25) III. Why do we do it? (14-15; Titus 2:11-14)2019-12-0838 minTrinity PCA SermonsPreparing For the Second Advent-The Great CommissionPreparing for the Second Advent - The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 December 1, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper Introduction · Shackleton - the willingness to follow someone with a focused, compelling plan · An unusual sermon series for Advent? · Purpose of Advent and the connection with the Great Commission I. Mission for every disciple (16-18a; Eph 4:11-12) II. Ministry for every disciple (19-20; Eph 4:11-16) 1. “Make disciples” (A) Reaching & equipping (19b-20a) (B) A picture (Eph 4:11-16) (1) Growing in knowledge and love for God (2) Growing in knowledge and love for others (3) Growing in ability and desire to serve in the Kingdom of God 2. “Of all nations” (19a; Acts 1:8) III. Motivation for every disciple 1. The command it2019-12-0139 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-IntermissionIntermission, Revelation 10 November 24, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Hold fast to what is true (1-7, 9-10) 1. What is true (A) God is with his people (1) (B) God is faithful to his covenant promises (1, 7) (C) God is sovereignly bringing his plan to completion (1- (D) God is building his church (7; Eph 3:1-6) 2. Hold fast (9-10) II. Proclaim what is true to the world (8-11; Matt 28:18-20)2019-11-2434 minTrinity PCA SermonsDealing with Hopelessness2019-11-1742 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Warning and the Hope of the TrumpetsThe Warning & the Hope of the Trumpets, Revelation 8:6-9:21 November 10, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Playing of the trumpets (8:6-9:21; Ex 7-11; Josh 6; Joel 2) 1. Trumpets 1-4 (8:6-12) 2. Interlude (8:13) 3. Trumpet 5 (9:1-12) 4. Trumpet 6 (9:13-19) 5. Result (9:20-21) II. Purpose of the trumpets 1. For unbelievers (A) Serious warning and call to repentance (B) Demonstration of God’s patient mercy 2. For believers (A) Encouragement because of God’s sovereignty (B) Hope because of God’s covenant of grace2019-11-1047 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Prayers, Trumpets, and God's Sovereign GracePrayers, Trumpets, and God's Sovereign Grace Revelation 8 November 3, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Power of prayer (8:1-5) II. Purpose of trumpets (8:6-9:21; cf. Rev 6 & 16; cf. Ex 7-11, Joshua 6) III. Promise of sovereign grace 1. God is in charge (8:2, 9:1, 4, 10) 2. God remembers his covenant promise of grace (8:13, 9:4b, cf 7:2-3; 9:14, cf. Gen 15) 3. Time yet to repent (9:20-21)2019-11-0338 minTrinity PCA SermonsShaping a Missionary Heart2019-10-2730 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-A Pause, a Multitude, and a Period of SilenceA Pause, a Multitude, and a Period of Silence Revelation 7:1-8:1 October 20, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. The Church on earth - militant (1-8) 1. Who? (4-8) 2. Whose? (1-3) II. The Church in heaven - triumphant (9-17) 1. Who? (9, 14) (A) Vast (9) (B) Diverse (9) (C) Tested (14) 2. What? (9b-10, 15b) 3. How? (13-17) (A) Clothed (9b, 13, 14b) (B) Sheltered (15) (C) Shepherded (17a) (D) Comforted (16, 17b) III. The Church in silence (8:1) IV. So what? 1. Assurance 2. Worship2019-10-2048 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Lamb of War & PeaceThe Lamb of War and Peace Revelation 6, p. 1031 October 13, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. What was and is (1-11) 1. On the earth (1-8) (A) White horse & rider (2) (B) Red horse & rider (3-4) (C) Black horse & rider (5-6) (D) Pale horse & rider (7-8) 2. In heaven (9-11) (A) Who? (9) (B) What are they doing? (10) (C) Where? (9a) (D) What is their condition? (11) II. What will be (12-17) III. What difference it makes 1. Serious warning for those not in relationship with Jesus (12-17) 2. Hope, peace, and encouragement for those in relationship with Jesus (A) The Lamb is in control (B) God’s people are safe (C) God’s people are robed and resting2019-10-1342 minTrinity PCA SermonsWhich One? A Tale of Two2019-10-0643 minTrinity PCA SermonsHow Long O LORD? Will You Forget Me Forever?2019-09-2941 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Who Is Worthy to Open the Scroll?Who is Worthy to Open the Scroll? Revelation 5:1-14 September 22, 2019 Rev. Chris Harper I. The plan & the problem (1-4) 1. The plan (1; 6:1ff) 2. The problem (2-4) II. The provision (5-7) 1. The Lion (5; Gen 49) 2. The Root (5; Isa 11) 3. The Lamb (6-7) III. The praise (8-14) 1. Of 4 living creatures & 24 elders (8-10) 2. Of myriads of angels (11-12) 3. Of every creature in the universe (13-14) So what? 1. There is only One who can open the scroll 2. We have a wounded Savior 3. Do we have tears like John?2019-09-2240 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Throne That Moves Us to Worship & HopeThe Throne That Moves Us to Worship and Hope Revelation 4:1-11 September 15, 2019 Rev. Chris Harper I. The sovereign throne of worship (3-11) 1. Description of the One on the throne (3) 2. Description of the placement of the throne (2-4) 3. Description of those around the throne (4-8a) 4. Description of what is happening around the throne (8-11) II. The sovereign throne of judgment (5-6) III. The sovereign throne of grace (1-2, 3b, 4b) So what? 1. Hope in the midst of suffering & trials 2. Hope in the midst of doubts 3. God-centered worship2019-09-1546 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Lukewarm ChristianityLukewarm Christianity Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper I. The problem (14-17) II. The remedy (18-20; 3:3a; Isa 55) III. The promise (21-22)2019-09-0844 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation- I Have Set Before You an Open DoorI Have Set Before You an Open Door Revelation 3:7-13 September 1, 2019 Rev. Chris Harper I. Reality of gospel proclamation (7-8a) II. Results of gospel proclamation (8b-10a) III. Resources for gospel proclamation (10-11) IV. Rewards of gospel proclamation (12-13) So what? (1) Every Christian is called to be ready (1 Peter 3:15) (2) Learn how to ask good question (3) Our theology is the antidote to our fear and uncertainty (4) What is really behind our lack of sharing the Christian faith?2019-09-0149 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Wake Up!Wake Up! Revelation 3:1-6 August 25, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper I. Problem (1-2, 4) II. Prescription (2a, 3) 1. Remember 2. Keep it 3. Repent III. Promises (4b-6) 1. Clothed in white 2. Name that lasts forever 3. Jesus will confess your name2019-08-2541 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Hold Fast to the Morning StarHold Fast to the Morning Star, Revelation 2:18-29 August 18, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper I. The place and people (18-19) 1. Place 2. People II. The problem (20-23; 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings 9) 1. Jezebel in the OT 2. Jezebel in Thyatira 3. Following and tolerating III. The solution (20a, 24-25) 1. Hold fast and be willing to pay the cost (24-25) 2. Don’t tolerate these things (20a) 3. Don’t over-react (24-25) IV. The promises (18, 26-29) 1. Ruling with authority (26-27; Ps 2) 2. Getting the Morning Star (28, 22:16)2019-08-1848 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Danger and the Remedy of CompromiseThe Danger and Remedy of Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 August 11, 2019 Rev. Chris Harper I. Life that Jesus commends (13) II. Problem that Jesus condemns (14-15) 1. Toleration of false teaching 2. Compromise of personal holiness III. Motivation that Jesus provides (12, 16-17) 1. Jesus will come (16; Heb 12:7-11) (A) “To you” (B) “Against them” 2. Hidden manna (17) 3. White stone with a new name (17)2019-08-1144 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Real Hope in the Midst of SufferingReal Hope in the Midst of Suffering Revelation 2:8-11 August 4, 2019 Rev. Chris Harper I. Jesus tells them he knows (8-10a) 1. How he knows (8) 2. What he knows (9-10a) (A) Kinds of suffering (B) Agents of suffering II. Jesus tells them there is purpose to suffering (10; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet 1:6-7; Rom 5:3-5; Gen 50:19-20; 2 Cor 4:7-18) III. Jesus tells them there is an end to suffering (10b-11) 1. Hope for now (10b) 2. Hope for the future (10b-11) 3. Call to keep going (10b-11)2019-08-0443 minTrinity PCA SermonsThe Prescription for True Contentment2019-07-2831 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-Abandoning Our First LoveAbandoning Our First Love Revelation 2:1-7 July 21, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. What they were doing well (2, 3, 6) 1. Hardworking (2) 2. Patiently enduring (2-3) 3. Vigilant for truth (2, 6) II. What was wrong (4, 5b) 1. What it means (4) 2. How serious was it? (5b) III. How they should respond (5a) 1. Remember 2. Repent 3. Return IV. Why they should have hope (7)2019-07-2142 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-The Glory and Grace of JesusThe Glory and Grace of Jesus, Revelation 1:9-20 July 14, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Problem (9, chs 2-3) 1. Trouble from outside (9) 2. Trouble from inside (chs 2-3) II. Solution (10-20) 1. Look (10-20) (A) How is he described? (10-16) (B) Where was he? (13) (C) What was he doing? (16-20) 2. Listen (17-18) (A) What did he say? (17b) (B) Why no fear? (17b-18) III. Response 1. Be overwhelmed by the glory of Jesus 2. Be encouraged by the grace of Jesus (9, 17) 3. Be filled with the Word of Jesus (11, 19, 2 Tim 3:16-17) 4. Be moved to celebrate the day of Jesus (10, Mark 2:27-28)2019-07-1444 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-God Has Made Us Kings and PriestsGod Has Made Us Kings and Priests, Revelation 1:4-8 July 7, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. How? (4-5b) 1. Through the sovereign love of the Father (4a) 2. Through the supplying love of the Holy Spirit (4b) 3. Through the saving love of the Son (5) II. What? (6-8) 1. Living as a king (6) 2. Living as a priest (6) 3. Anticipating Christ’s return (7) 4. Under God’s sovereign authority (8) III. Why? (6b)2019-07-0737 minTrinity PCA SermonsAbraham's Passionate Plea2019-06-3055 minTrinity PCA SermonsRevelation-God is in Control of History and He Wins!God is in Control of History and He Wins! Revelation 1:1-3 June 23, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. It comes from God for us (1, 2a, 3, 22:18-19) 1. From God (1-2a) 2. For us (1a, 3, 22:18-19) II. It is meant to be understood (1a, 3b III. It is about Jesus (1-2)2019-06-2336 minTrinity PCA SermonsWhat Happens When We DieWhat Happens When We Die 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 June 16, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Reason Paul is writing (13) 1. So they are informed 2. So they would not grieve without hope II. Basis of our hope (14) III. Description of what will happen (15-17; 1 Cor 15) 1. From Jesus himself (15a) 2. Jesus will arrive (16) (A) Literally (B) Loudly (C) With souls of those who have been with him (14b) 3. Bodies will be resurrected & changed (16b; 1 Cor 15) 4. All Christians will welcome Jesus (17) IV. So what? (13, 18; 1 Cor 15:58) 1. Be encouraged (13) 2. Encourage one another (18) 3. Be ready (cf. 5:1ff) 4. Get to work (1 Cor 15:58)2019-06-1637 minTrinity PCA SermonsJesus Crossing BoundariesSermon Notes: Jesus Crossing Boundaries Mark 7:24-30, June 2, 2019, Reverend John Gordy The Woman Comes To Jesus In Need Jesus Challenges Her Faith The Woman's Faith Brings Real Results2019-06-0236 minTrinity PCA SermonsSabbath RestSabbath Rest, Mark 2:23-3:6 May 26, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper Genesis 2:1-3 - Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the sev-enth day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation. Exodus 16:22-26 - On the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers each. And when all the leaders of the congregation came and told Moses, 23 he said to them, "This is what the LO...2019-05-2642 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-The BenedictionThe Benediction, Ephesians 6:21-24, p. 979 May 19, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Peace (23a; 2:14-16; 4:1-3; 6:15) II. Grace (24a; 1:11-14; 2:1-9) III. Love (23-24; 2:4; 3:17-19; 4:1-3; 4:15-16; 5:1-2) ➤ So what? (1) From “Lucky” to Beloved (2) The purpose & power of a benediction2019-05-1941 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-God-Centered WorkGospel-Centered Work, Ephesians 6:5-9 May 5, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Gospel-centered workers (5-8) 1. What? 2. How? 3. Why? II. Gospel-centered bosses (9) 1. What? 2. How? 3. Why?2019-05-0539 minTrinity PCA Sermons"I AM" is With Us"I AM" Is With Us, Mark 6:45-56 April 28, 2019 Reverend John Gordy · What Happens To The Disciples? (vv.45-48 · What Is Jesus Doing While All of This Is Taking Place? (vv.45-47) · How Does Jesus Respond To His Disciples Circumstances? (vv.48-52)2019-04-2837 minTrinity PCA SermonsIf Christ Has Not Been Raised...If Christ Has Not Been Raised... Acts 2:22-39, April 21, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Reasons to believe the resurrection 1. Jesus’ life (22) 2. God’s power (23-24) 3. Witnesses (A) Scripture (25-31, 34-35) (B) Apostles (32b) 4. Arrival of the Holy Spirit (33; cf. 2:1-13) II. Results of the resurrection 1. For Jesus (33) (A) Exalted (33a) (B) Reception of the Holy Spirit (33b) 2. For us (A) Forgiveness of sins (38) (B) Pain of death defeated (24) III. Responses to the resurrection 1. Believe (36) (A) Who? (B) What? 2. Be cut (37) 3. Be changed (38-39)2019-04-2141 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Gospel-Centered FamiliesGospel-Centered Families, Ephesians 6:1-4 April 7, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Gospel-centered children (1-3) 1. Who? (1) 2. What? (1-2a) (A) Obey (B) Honor 3. Why? (1b-3) (A) Because it is right (1b) (B) Because the Bible says so (2-3) (C) Because of the gospel (1b) II. Gospel-centered parents (4) 1. Who? (4a) 2. What? (4) (A) Don’t…. (4a) (B) Do…. (4b) 3. Why? (4b) (A) Heart of the parents (B) Heart of the children2019-04-0742 minTrinity PCA SermonsFreedom To Do What?Freedom To Do What?, Galatians 5:1-15 March 31, 2019, Reverend John Gordy What Are Christians Set Free From? (vv. 1-6) Why Has The Church's Thinking Changed? (vv. 7-12) Does This Mean The Law Is Not Important for Christians? (vv. 13-15)2019-03-3144 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Gospel-Centered MarriageGospel-Centered Marriage, Ephesians 5:21-33 March 24, 2019, Reverend Chris Harper I. Picture of marriage (25b-27; 31-32) 1. Gospel re-enactment” (25-27, 32) 2. Covenant commitment (31) II. Plan for marriage (22-31) 1. What Paul is not saying 2. Wives (22-24) (A) What (22a, 24b, 33b) (B) Why (22b-24a) 3. Husbands (25-30) (A) What (25a, 26-27, 28a, 33a) (B) Why (25b, 28-30) 4. Anchored in creation not culture (31) III. Power for thriving in marriage & singleness (21, cf 18b)2019-03-2443 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Look Carefully How You WalkLook Carefully How You Walk Ephesians 5:15-21 Reverend Chris Harper I. Growing in wisdom (15-17) (1) Understanding the Lord’s will (17) (2) How we use our time (16) II. Being filled with the Holy Spirit (18-21) (1) Singing (19) (A) Horizontally (19a) (B) Vertically (19b) (2) Giving thanks (20) (A) When? (B) For what? (C) To whom? (D) How? (3) Submitting (21)2019-03-1737 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Being and DoingBeing and Doing Ephesians 5:1-14, March 10, 2019 Reverend Chris Harper I. Being – what is true of them/us (8-9, 14b; 5:1-2) II. Doing – how to live as a result (3-7, 8b-14) 1. Don’t walk in the dark (3-7) (A) Physically (3) (B) Verbally (4) (C) Participating (7, 11) (D) Consequences (5-6) 2. Walk in the light (8b-14) (A) Be discerning (8b-10) (B) Be different (11-14a)2019-03-1037 minTrinity PCA SermonsThe Servant’s Reward2019-03-0436 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Being Imitators of God By Walking in LoveBeing Imitators of God By Walking in Love Ephesians 4:25-5:2 I. What? – the principle (4:1, 17, 22, 24) 1. Walking worthy of the calling (1, 17, 5:2) 2. Which means…putting off & putting on (22, 24) II. How? – the specifics (25-32) 1. Put off falsehood…put on truth speaking (25) 2. Put off sinful anger…put on righteous anger (26-27) 3. Put off stealing…put on honest work (28) 4. Put off corrupting talk…put on speech that builds up (29-30) 5. Put off unforgiving hard-heartedness…put on tenderhearted forgiveness (31-32) III. Why? – the motivation (30, 5:1-2) 1. The work of the Trinity (30, 5:1-2) 2. The description of who we are (25, 30, 32, 5:1, 5:2)2019-02-1741 minTrinity PCA SermonsGod's Promise is, 'I Will Be With You' - Are You Listening?2019-02-1040 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Put Off...Put OnI. Don’t live like who you used to be (17-19) 1. Wrong thinking (17b-18a) 2. Wrong living (18-19) 3. Wrong being (18b-19a) II. Do live like who you are now (22, 24) III. How you can do it (20-21, 23)2019-02-0334 minTrinity PCA SermonsThe Shepherd We NeedThe Shepherd We Need Mark 6:30-44 Reverend John Gordy Jesus Gives the Disciples Rest Jesus Shows Mercy to the People Jesus Satisfies the People's Need2019-01-2739 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-God's Roadmap For His ChurchGod's Roadmap For His Church Ephesians 4:1-16, Reverend Chris Harper I. Unity (1-6) 1. Pictured (1-3) (A) Manner (2) (B) Means (2-3) 2. Basis (4-6) II. Diversity (7-16) 1. Responsibility of leaders – equipping (11-14) (A) Different gifts (11) (B) To equip the saints (12a) (C) For the work of ministry (12-14) 2. Responsibility of every believer – serving (7, 15-16, 8-10) (A) Who is gifted? (7, 16; 2:10; 1 Cor 12) (B) How are they gifted? (7, 16; 1 Cor 12) (C) How needed are they? (16; 1 Cor 12) (D) How are they to use their gifts? (15-16) (E) What is their motivation? (15, 8-10)2019-01-2041 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Strengthened With Power to Believe and LiveI. What Paul wants – a passionate request (14-16) 1. What? 2. How? 3. Where? 4. When? II. Why Paul wants it – a confusing & encouraging desire (17-19) 1. Confusing 2. Encouraging A. Power to live (17, 19b) B. Power to understand & believe (18-19a) III. How we get what Paul prays (18, 20-21) 1. Humble, persistent, expectant prayer (14a, 20) 2. Wrestling with ourselves (18a) 3. Helping one another (18a) 4. Glorifying God (21)2019-01-1339 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-The Mystery RevealedThe Mystery Revealed Pastor Chris Harper January 6, 2019 Ephesians 3:1-13 I. What the mystery is (2-7, 11b-12) II. What the mystery creates (6, 10, 12) III. How the mystery is made known (9-11) IV. What help the mystery brings us (1, 13)2019-01-0642 minTrinity PCA SermonsThe Offense and Hope of the GospelThe Offense and Hope of the Gospel--Mark 6:1-13 December 30, 2018 Reverend John Gordy The People Are Offended By Jesus Jesus Marvels At The People's Unbelief Jesus Sends Others Out With His Message2018-12-3040 minTrinity PCA SermonsHymns of Advent-Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All SplendorHymns of Advent - Thou Who Was Rich Beyond All Splendor Philippians 2:1-11 I. What Jesus did 1. Became poor (6-8; 2 Cor 8:9; v1 2. Became man (6-7; v2) II. Why Jesus did it (4-5; 2 Cor 8:9; Eph 2:4; vv1-2-line 1) III. How we should respond 1. Worship (9-11; v3) 2. Love-filled humility (1-4)2018-12-2343 minTrinity PCA SermonsHymns of Advent-Come, Thou Long-Expected JesusHymns of Advent - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Luke 2:21-35 (pp. 857-858) I. Law-fulfilling Savior (21-24, 27; v1-line 1, v4-line1, v4-line4) 1. Circumcision (21; Gen 17:9-14) 2. Purification (22-24; Lev 12:1-4) 3. Dedication (22-23; Ex 13:1-16; Numb 18:14-16) II. Global Savior (31-32; Gal 3:27-29; v1-lines 3-4) III. Savior with consequences (33-35) 1. Soul-piercing (35) 2. No neutrality (34-35)2018-12-1642 minTrinity PCA SermonsHymns of Advent-Hark! the Herald Angels SingHymns of Advent-Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Luke 2:13-14 I. For God’s glory (13-14a; v1-line 1) II. For peace on earth (14b; v1-line 2, vv2-3) III. For God’s people (14b; v1-lines 3-4)2018-12-0938 minTrinity PCA SermonsHymns of Advent-Good Christian Men, RejoiceHymns of Advent-Good Christian Men, Rejoice Luke 2:1-12, December 2, 2018 Reverend Chris Harper I. Who the message came to first (8) II. How they responded (9) III. What the message was (10-11) 1. Fear not, for behold… 2. Behold what? (A) The Messiah has arrived (11, 1st verse) (B) The Messiah brings good news for God’s people (10-11, 2nd verse) (C) The Messiah is the Savior and Lord (11, 3rd verse)2018-12-0241 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Remember & ReconcileRemember & Reconcile, Ephesians 2:11-22 November 25, 2018, Reverend Chris Harper I. What God is doing (19-22, 14) 1. 3 images (19-22) 2. Breaking down the wall (14) II. How God is doing it (11-18) 1. Through vertical reconciliation (16) (A) Who needs it? (16a) (B) How it’s accomplished (13b, 16b) 2. Through horizontal reconciliation (14-18) III. What that means for us 1. Remember (11-13) 2. Reconcile2018-11-2538 minTrinity PCA SermonsA Faith That Overcomes DespairA Faith That Overcomes Despair, Mark 5:21-43 Reverend John Gordy Jesus Is Our Source of Help Jesus' Compassion Does Not Discriminate Jesus Is Trustworthy When Circumstances Seem Impossible2018-11-1840 minTrinity PCA SermonsNo Title-Psalms 462018-11-1135 minTrinity PCA SermonsPsalm 46 (No Title)2018-11-1135 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-Guilt, Grace, & GratitudeGuilt, Grace, and Gratitude Ephesians 2:1-10 November 4, 2018 Reverend Chris Harper I. Guilt (1-3) 1. Status (1) 2. Practice (2-3a) 3. Nature (3b) II. Grace (4-9) 1. God’s motive (4-5) 2. God’s purpose (7) 3. God’s provision (5-9) III. Gratitude (10) 1. We are God’s workmanship (10a) 2. We are created to do good works (10b) 3. Good works are prepared for us to do (10c)2018-11-0442 minTrinity PCA SermonsFriendship & the Gospel2018-10-2842 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-That You May Know...HopeThat You May Know...Hope., Ephesians 1:15-23 October 21, 2018 Reverend Chris Harper I. Position (18b) 1. Whose inheritance? 2. What is the inheritance? ◊ Do we live life in light of this hope? II. Power (19-21) 1. Whose power? (19) 2. What kind of power? (19-21) 3. What is the goal of the power? (19) ◊ Do we live life in light of this hope? III. Perspective (22-23) 1. Who is the “fullness” of Jesus? 2. What does that mean? ◊ Do we live life in light of this hope?2018-10-2136 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-To the Praise of the Holy Spirit's Glorious GraceTo the Praise of the Holy Spirit's Glorious Grace Ephesians 1:11-14 October 14, 2018 Reverend Chris Harper I. We are an inheritance (11-12) (1) Where is that in this text? (11a, 14) (2) How do we know it can’t be lost? (A) Anchored in his plan (11b) (B) Secured by his power (11c) (C) Designed for his praise (12) II. We have an inheritance (13-14) (1) What is it? (cf. 1:3-10) (2) How do we know it can’t be lost? (A) God has always been faithful to his people (12a, 13a) (B) We have been sealed (13b) (C) We have God’s earnest money (14) So what? (1) We have certainty that leads to hope that leads to peace (2 Cor 4:7-9, 16-18; ...2018-10-1440 minTrinity PCA SermonsEphesians-To the Praise of the Son's Glorious GraceTo the Praise of the Son's Glorious Grace Ephesians 1:7-10, p. 976 October 7, 2018 Reverend Chris Harper I. The redemption of us (7-8) 1. What is it? (7a) 2. How is it achieved? (7a) 3. How is it earned? (7b-8) ● So what? II. The redemption of all things (9-10) 1. What does God make known to us? (9a) 2. What is God’s plan based on? (9b-10a) 3. What is the plan? (10; Rom 8:19-23) ● So what?2018-10-0743 min
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