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The 5:00 worship service will be Hebrews 1.14 with guidance from Belgic Confession Article 12 as we look at angels and demons. There are spiritual beings all around us all the time. The Lord uses angels to help us. How? Come Sunday night for more. ---------- October 18, 2026 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Responsive Reading of Matthew 8:28-34 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-14 Confessional Reading: Belgic Confession Article 12 Text: Hebrews 1:14 Sermon: "Angels Watching Over Us" Theme: God created the angels, assigning them to be our helpers in the warfare of this life 1. God's act of creation is for His glory 2. God's working of providence is for our good 3. The angels He made – for now – to be our helpers 4. And good thing because every demon is against us

This sermon explores the pastoral letter Jeremiah sends to the exiles in Babylon, emphasizing that their displacement is the sovereign hand of God rather than mere historical accident. The central instruction is to settle into their circumstances by building homes, planting gardens, and seeking the welfare of the Babylonian city, thereby rejecting rebellion and embracing a life of obedience in a hostile culture. The text warns against false prophets who promise immediate return, urging believers to test spirits and rely on God's true word rather than charismatic lies. By connecting this exilic experience to the New Testament concept of Christians as sojourners, the message highlights the call to live as a new creation people who bring peace and hope to the world around them. Ultimately, the sermon encourages trust in God's appointed timeline, affirming that His promises are sure and that waiting upon Him in faithfulness leads to a future filled with divine purpose and restoration.

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon examines the difficult statement in Luke 21:32, arguing that Jesus refers to the first-century generation that would witness the initial signs of God's kingdom, specifically the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. By analyzing the Greek aorist tense and the parable of the fig tree, the message clarifies that these events mark the beginning of the redemptive process rather than its final consummation. This interpretation resolves the tension between the certainty of the timeline and the unknown date of the Parousia, emphasizing that Jesus' words remain reliable even as creation passes away. The tone is instructional and pastoral, offering reassurance that the gospel promises endure forever, providing a firm foundation for Christian hope amidst historical and eschatological uncertainty.

Morning Service 10/18/2026 Magnificent and Magnanimous by Rev. Steven Work Psalm Selections Taken from "The Book of Psalms for Worship"© 2009 Crown & Covenant Publications, 7408 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208-2531. Used by Permission Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This sermon explores the practical implications of being a new creation in Christ, focusing on the behavioral transformation required of believers. Using the metaphor of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, the message emphasizes that spiritual renewal must manifest in concrete changes in action, speech, and thought. The primary exposition centers on Ephesians 4:28, interpreting the prohibition against stealing as a mandate for diligent labor, frugality, and generosity, grounded in the Westminster Larger Catechism. The preacher further elaborates on the commands for kindness, tender-heartedness, and biblical forgiveness, urging the congregation to examine their own lives against these high standards. The tone is convicting and instructional, challenging listeners to rely on God's grace to fulfill these duties and to place their trust in Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord.

Jesus told the disciples that at the end of times there will be signs in the sky. There will be an intensifying of the groaning of the earth and all of creation. One day the Son of Man will come and deliver the creation from the curse.

When we are taught by our culture how to think about shame, be mindful of what God says to be true about it, not what sinful man says. In doing so be instructed like the man who fears the Lord. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him. Trust in God alone, he is our refuge and the only one who can remove our guilt and shame.

This sermon continues a series on Genesis chapter one, focusing on the creation of humanity and the theological significance of being made in God's image. It examines the grammatical distinction between the singular noun 'God' and the plural pronoun 'us' in Genesis 1:26, suggesting a Trinitarian collaboration in creation. The central argument posits that the 'image and likeness' of God refers to the tripartite nature of human beings (body, soul, spirit) and the possession of free will, which distinguishes humans from animals and plants. The text contrasts the initial declaration that creation was 'good' with the later reality of moral corruption, highlighting that morality and conscience are derived from this divine imprint rather than evolutionary instinct. The tone is instructional and apologetic, aiming to provide a biblical explanation for human uniqueness, moral agency, and the capacity for spiritual choice.