Covenant Grace

John Goad returns to share a message from Revelation 3. He explains the hot, cold and lukewarm water symbolism in this passage, and what it means for us in the church today. In addition he discusses the difference between convictions and preferences.

John Kimmons shares a message about Mary sister of Lazurus' extravagant love for Jesus. How can we show such extravagant love?

Brian Hahne returns to bring us a message from Proverbs 11:10 which says, "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices." 1. The Pulpit 2. The Righteous 3. The Rejoicing

1. In a fallen world storms are the rule, not the exception. 2. Following Jesus may bring more storms into your life. 3. When Jesus leads you into a storm, He may let linger for a time before he provides relief 4. When you go through a storm, you have the promise that Jesus will never leave or forsake you.

This week Rev. John Kimmons joins us to bring a message regarding the Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-20, It's all about relationships. Are you attracting the opposition? 1. Move out 2. Make disciples 3. Mark disciples 4. Mature disciples

Jeremy's father, John Goad brings us today's message from Romans 1:18-20 which tells us God's existence is evident through nature. John uses his experience as a professional photographer to explain God's creativity and glory in terms of light and how it behaves.

Guest speaker Brian Hahne brings us an intriguing message from Luke 15 from the parable of the prodigal son, but from the perspective of the elder brother with several scenes: 1. The Party 2. The Party Buster 3. The Pagan Party 4. The Party Thrower

Jeremy Goad brings us a message to help us start the new year from Isaiah 43. Three temporal questions: 1. What has been done? 2. What is being done? (Beware the temptation to get stuck in the past) 3. What will be done? Three existential questions: 1. What has God done? 2. What is God doing? 3. What will God do for you and what does he expect from you?

Dr. Childs refers to farewell addresses in the Bible from Moses, Joshua and Paul as he gives his final message from 2 Tim 4 before retiring as Sr Pastor of the Kirk. 1. Remain on course. a. What does the Bible say? b. Be sober minded to things around you. c. Endure hardship/suffering. d. Evangelize e. Fulfill your ministry. 2. Reflections of a personal nature. 3. Relationships will continue. 4. Remember the bad and the good. 5. Rely upon the Lord

Guest speaker Darin Stone brings us a message from Genesis 16 regarding the temptation we all face to take control or take matters in our own hands, rather than wait on God patiently and rely on His promises.

Terry Smith joins us again to bring us God's Word, this time from 1 John 3:4-10. In this message Terry describes a Christian fighting sin in their life rather than justifying their behavior. 1. You have to be honest about sin in your life 2. You can be assured of your salvation 3. Behave like you're saved. Holiness not legalism 4. Beware of those who deceive (wander away from the truth). Use God's Word to check what you hear. You can tell deceiving leaders by their fruit. 5. Be aware of the real enemy 6. Being born again reveals the identify of the Father

In this message from Psalm 32:1-7 Dr. Childs teaches on forgiveness according to King David. Introduction: The Power of Forgiveness 1. David's silence: physical deterioration - Implication: confession is good for the body (soma). 2. David's silence: emotional deterioration - Implication: confession is good for the soul (psyche) 3. David's confession: spiritual rejuvenation a. Forgiveness of God - takes away guilt b. Presence of God - takes away loneliness c. Sovereignty of God - takes away worry d. Joy of God - takes away complacency Implication - Confession is good for the spirit (pneuma)

Terry Smith brings us a message from 1 John 2:3-6, Evidence of Obedience. True faith produces an obedient lifestyle. 1. A life of obedience assures us of our salvation 2. A life of obedience demonstrates true following of Christ 3. A life of obedience grows the believer spiritually

This message continues a sermon series for the season of Advent. In this message, Dr. Childs shares reactions from several points of view regarding the Christ Child: Reaction 1 -- Herod -- The Ship Captains. Don't know, don't care. Will not accept threats to authority. We don't want someone else to run our lives. God wants to direct all areas of our lives. We all have a bit of Herod in us. Reaction 2 -- Scribes -- The 'Church' Crowd. Do know, don't care. Very religious, but don't really care about Jesus. Bible scholars. They did not care enough to see if the Shepherds' claims were true, if Messiah really was in Bethlehem, to meet Christ themselves. Reaction 3 -- Magi -- The True Worshipers. Do know, do care. Overjoyed to see the star. They are excited, they have passion. They traveled months to worship Him only once.

This message continues a sermon series for the season of Advent. In this message, Dr. Childs tells us about a different spiritual meaning of White Christmas than the familiar Bing Crosby song. 1. The Nature of God's relationship to Man 2. The Nature of Man: Blood-Soaked 3. The Nature of God: God is in the Cleansing Business

This message begins a sermon series for the season of Advent. In this message, Dr. Childs discusses four names for Jesus and their meaning: 1. Jesus, His Personal Name 2. Christ, His Righteous/Prophetic Name 3. Immanuel, His Priestly Name 4. King, His Kingly Name

aka, The Sermon That Could Get Me Fired. 1. Why I thought I was OK 2. Why I think I'm in Trouble 3. Let's take a step back 4. What do I do now? The sermon ends at time index 41:35 and the Q&A session follows.

This the final part of a three-part message from Mark 13 where Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the end times. In this final message Dr. Childs teaches about the 6th and 7th signs of the end times, Cosmic Events and the Second Coming of Christ.

This the second part of a three part message from Mark 13 where Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the end times. In this message we learn about the 4th and 5th signs of the end times, the Abomination of Desolation and the Tribulation.

This the first part of a three part message from Mark where Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the end times. In the Introduction, Dr. Childs explains why this message is focused primarily on Jesus' teachings. Three signs: labor pains, persecution, and Gospel spreads are discussed. The remaining signs are discussed in part 2.