Covenant Grace

This week Jeremy Goad continues our sermon series through Ecclesiastes, Under the Sun. 4 truths: 1. He understood God's sovereign omniscience. 2. He understood God's righteousness. 3. He understood God's holiness, 4. He understood that God actively favored a particular people. 3 observations: 1. Good, evil and death comes to us all, 2. Death is coming but life is good - enjoy it. 3. Tomorrow is not guaranteed,

Rev. Stone continues the sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we focus on wisdom. 1. the necessity of wisdom. 2. the limits of wisdom, 3. the application of widsom

Rev. Stone picks back up in our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. Because of evil, life often does not make sense. 1. A puzzling evil. 2. The evil of the wise. 3. The evil of the fools.

This week we welcome Nick McDonald who teaches from Psalm 19 how God reveals himself and we can know Him 1. God reveals himself clearly in his world, 2. God reveals himself personally in his Word, 3. God reveals himself finally in his Son.

Rev. Stone continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we learn what the Bible has to say about handling adversity. Who knows what is good for us (6:12)? God does! He teaches us what is good by a. reminding us of our mortality, b. challenging us to listen, encouraging us to wait. What will become of us (6:12)? a. We don't know so live thankfully and trust God. b. We do know

Rev. Stone continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week he discusses the vanity of wealth and honor. 1. A sad investment (5:8-12); 6:7-9) 2. A bad investment (5:12-17, 6:1-6) 3. A wise investment (5:18-20) Listen to the message for better investment advice than any hot stock tip!

This week Jeremy Goad continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week Jeremy discusses two key aspects of God honoring worship. 1. When praying be ready to listen and rely on God before taking action in worship. This means less of ourselves and more of God when praying. 2. If you make a vow keep it, otherwise you take the name of the Lord in vain. In worship we need to fear God rather than fearing others or ourselves -- listen to the message to find out what this means.

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we unpack two important truths found in chapter 4. Two are better than one. It is better to be a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king. Listen and see how Rev. Stone manages to include quotes from Three Dog Night and David Bowie in this message.

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we confront an evil world. Four kinds of evil: Injustice (3:16-17), Mortality (3:18-22), Oppression (4:1-3) and Envy (4:4-6). Three responses...listen to this message to learn the best response!

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we look at the 3rd chapter. There is a time for everything (v.1-8). So what is the point (v. 9)? a. we ought to accept limitations (v. 10-11). b. we ought to enjoy life (v. 12-13). c. we ought to fear God (v. 14-15).

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. Meaning is found in neither wisdom nor pleasure. There are benefits of wisdom over folly. Meaning is not found in work, either. So where is meaning found? Listen to this message and find out.

Rev. Darin Stone introduces a new sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes. All is vanity (v.1-2) Why bother? (v.3-11) 1. the futility of life expressed in nature. 2. the futility of life expressed in human experience. However - Jesus changes everything - He makes all things new. He provides an entirely new perspective. The gospel gives us meaning and purpose.

Rev. Darin Stone concludes the sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. God is infinitely glorious and the purpose of our lives is to live for his glory. Four observations: 1. God is glorious because of the irony of his strength. 2. God is glorious because of his greatness 3. God is glorious because of his goodness. 4 God is glorious because everything is under his control. Four point of application: 1. we all have intrinsic worth, 2. enjoy creations but dont worship it instead of God, 3. Our work matters to God and God matters to our work, 4. Live in humility.

Rev. Darin Stone continues with the fifth message in the sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. The Christian life takes power -- power that comes from the Holy Spirit. 1. Old Testament background. 2. Worship and Discipleship -> Means of Grace 3. The works of the flesh: sexual immorality, designer religion, self-centeredness, hedonism. Four areas of challenge: 1. Don't mistake the fruit for the Vine 2. Christian life remains a struggle 3. Its a relationship not a program. You can't product the fruit on your won. 4. Act -- Walk by the Spirit

Rev. Darin Stone continues with the fourth message in the sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. Loving our neighbor includes 1. generous actions, edifying words, justice and mercy, and humble hearts. Three areas of commitment 1. preach the gospel to yourself. 2 Love your neighbor 3. pray for changed hearts

Rev. Darin Stone continues with the third part of a six-part sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. People who are committed to Christ: 1. Deny themselves, 2 Take up their cross daily, 3. Follow Christ. Three areas of commitment: 1. our holiness, 2. Christ's Church, 3. God's mission. Unfortunately the April 10 message will not be available online.

Rev. Darin Stone begins a new six-part sermon series this week, "Identity." The first message from Acts 2 is about the characteristics of a Christian Community. 1. They are anchored in the truth, 2. They share life together, 3. They break bread together, 4. They are prayerful.

Rev. Stone concludes our sermon series, "Giving Up." This Easter Resurrection Sunday message from John 11, the story of the raising of Lazurus from the dead after four days, shows how the Christian can give up death.

Rev. Stone continues our sermon series, "Giving Up." This Palm Sunday message from John 12 helps us to have the right expectations regarding where Jesus' power comes from, what kind of kingdom He is building, and how He provides salvation.

Rev. Stone continues our sermon series, "Giving Up." This message is based Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in John 4. 1. The woman at the well vs. Nicodemus (John 3). 2. The gospel is for broken people. 3. What do we learn about Jesus? 4. What do we learn about ourselves? 5. What do we learn about the church?