First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales

Here at First Pres we espouse a vision that declares us to be a Christ-centered fellowship of believers devoted to true worship of God. That is a wonderful statement, but what does it mean? Well, actually, it means a lot…Read more →

Rev. Chad Reynolds taught this class entitled Put Your Armor On at our Wednesday night Ekklesia program in the Fall of 2016. Click the player below to listen to this lesson from October 26, 2016.Read more →

This sermon is based on Genesis 25:1-18. Click here to read the text. Death. Abraham lived 175 years then he died “in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people,” (v. 7). According to Hebrews 11, he “died in faith.” Abraham had been promised much by … Death and Descendants – Genesis 25:1-18 Read More »

This sermon is based on Genesis 24:1-33. Click here to read the text. Abraham is old, advanced in years, and blessed in every way. The perfect picture of retirement. But Abraham is not taking it easy. Anything but. He is busy making plans. Plans. (vv. 2-10) Plans are common occurrences. Old and young alike, we … The Wife of Issac – Genesis 24:1-33 Read More »

This sermon is based on Genesis 22:1-24. Click here to read the text. The binding and redemption of Isaac is, for all intents and purposes, the climax of Abraham’s life. He had been walking faithfully with the LORD since he left Ur (Genesis 12:1ff), fueled by the promise of God that he, Abraham a childless … The LORD Has Provided – Genesis 22:1-24 Read More »

This sermon is based on Genesis 21:22-34. Click here to read the text. At the time of Isaac’s weaning (v. 22, see Genesis 21:8ff), Abraham was living in the region of Canaan governed by King Abimelech of Gerar. Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, visited Abraham and called him to “swear by God” … Well of the Oath – Genesis 21:22-34 Read More »

This sermon is based on Genesis 21:1-21. Click here to read the text. God always keeps His Word. He promised Sarah and Abraham a son in their old age. Not just any son, but the son of covenant promise. He kept that promise (“as He had said… as He had promised.” v. 1)! God is … The Sons of Abraham – Genesis 21:1-21 Read More »

This sermon is based on Psalm 96. Click here to read the text.