Sola Gratia (Eph. 2:1-10) It’s a lot easier to state the truth of this doctrine than it is to feel the joy and freedom we have received because of it. God gives life through his Son to display the riches of his grace. Our silence is not only a missed opportunity for our neighbor to hear the gospel, but, a missed opportunity to display God’s grace. I want to know fully and display often, the riches of God’s mercy. Illus: […] The post “Sola Gratia” (Ephesians 2:1-10) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

The Corruption of Worship (Judges 17-18) Jack Arnold writes: There can be no appreciation for the Reformation until one sees the great spiritual need of the western world in the 16th century. No Christian, Roman Catholic, Protestant or Independent can gloss over the period of history from 590 to 1517. This period is a “black spot” to all who name the name of Christ, but it is Christian history. The Medieval Church had repeated the failure of Israel during the […] The post “The Corruption of Worship” (Judges 17-18) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

The Parable of the Sower Brad Mills / General Luke / Parables / Luke 8:4–15   The dangers of falling asleep in church are often exaggerated when we read the story of Eutychus in Acts 20. In fact, falling asleep in church is quite common, and it rarely leads to any serious injury. I appreciate what Kent Hughes says about it: Falling asleep in church really does not concern me. It can happen for any number of reasons, both good […] The post “The Parable of the Sower” (Luke 8:4-15) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Jesus had just finished attending a feast at Simon the Pharisee’s house. While there a prostitute had entered the room and served Jesus as if she herself were the host. She kissed his feet and washed them with a mixture of her tears and ointment. Here, in this brief passage, Luke provides us with a description of Jesus’ traveling companions: the twelve, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many others. Read Luke 8:1-3 We can only imagine the blessing it would […] The post “Women Accompanying Jesus” (Luke 8:1-3) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

A Sinful Woman Forgiven Brad Mills / General Luke / Luke 7:36–50   During our Summer Study in 2017 we considered the importance of eating in the ministry of Jesus. We used Tim Chester’s excellent book A Meal With Jesus to spend several weeks talking about the role of meals in the life of Jesus. One of the quotes that stuck was from Robert Karris: In Luke’s Gospel Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming […] The post “A Sinful Woman Forgiven” (Luke 7:36-50) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

So Great A Salvation Brad Mills / General Judges: So Great A Salvation / Judges 12:1–7; Judges 13:1–25   We need to wrap up our look at the end of the Jephthah narrative, before going to another controversial figure in the book of Judges. The Samson narrative provides another good opportunity to remind us that the book of Judges is ultimately about how God operates through Israel to bring about redemptive history. Colorful characters should not become central. Yes, they […] The post “So Great A Salvation” (Judges 12:1-7; Judges 13:1-25) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Jesus' Miracles The post “Jesus Raises A Widow’s Son” (Luke 7:11-17) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Introduction In an article for marthastewartwedding.com, Taysha Murtaugh, provides several examples of modern wedding vows that couples can make in order change things up from the boring religious and traditional vows we’re so used to hearing. Murtaugh writes, We’d expect nothing less than super-cool vows from this California couple, who threw a chic picnic-party wedding. The groom’s self-penned script included the funny phrase, “I love putting the toothpaste on your toothbrush, I’m yours for eternity.” Honestly, after reading all ten […] The post Jephthah’s (Not So) Tragic Vow – Pt. 1 (Judges 10:17-12:7) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Some of you have come this evening in a state of confusion. Others of you are weighed down by burdens so great you thought twice about staying home. Marriages are on thin ice. Children are living in rebellion. There are conflicts and tensions in families, as well as discord and division within the local church (or even between sister churches). Many of us feel beaten up emotionally. Our lives are messy. Our hopes have been shattered. We’ve came to church […] The post “Looking to Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-2) appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Sermon Lesson: Give thanks to God for the spiritual fruit which He has graciously and powerfully imparted to you through His ministers of the gospel.Outline: Give thanks to God (v.3) Give thanks for your spiritual fruits (v.4-5a) Give thanks for a gracious and powerful gospel (v.5b-6) Give thanks for His ministers of the gospel (v.7-8)   The post “Why Be Thankful?” Colossians 1:3-8 appeared first on Grace Clovis Presbyterian Church (PCA).