Madison Reformed Church

Lev. 26:9–13 

Isa. 40:1–2 

Matt. 10:26–33 

Rom. 14:7–9

Rev. Nick Alons (Lynwood United Reformed Church) opens to the beautiful first question of the Heidelberg Catechism and shows us from Scripture where the exclusive, extensive, and enduring comfort we all need comes from.

Exod. 24:3–8 

Prov. 17:15 

Matt. 26:26–29 

Rom. 6:15–7:6

If we are now—because of sin—unable to keep God's law, then why are we still held to that standard? The answer has to do with the justice of God. In this doctrinal sermon, Ben Phelps opens up the concepts of mercy and justice, and how these are manifested in the cross of Jesus Christ.

Joseph is still in prison, but is given the gift of dream interpretation for two of Pharaoh's officers, and is vindicated when his interpretation comes true. His role as the mistreated prophet of God previews for us our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the true revealer of God's will, and who calls us to trust Him when we face downturns and mistreatment.

Genesis 1:26–31, 2:15–17 

Jeremiah 17:9–10 

John 8:31-47 

Galatians 3:7–14

Ben Phelps helps us see the the heights of our creation by our good God, the depths of our fall into sin, and the heights once again of our re-creation by the Holy Spirit.

Temptation sometimes feels unbelievably strong and you feel very alone. In the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife, Joseph stand up under an intense temptation, which is impressive enough—but the question is how? The answer is that the Lord was with him. In this message, we learn that that we are not on our own in the face of temptation, but that our strong Savior stands with us. And because He Himself has withstood the most persistent temptations, He is able to help us in times of need, even in the face of serious sexual temptation.

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Genesis 6:5–8 

2 Samuel 12:1–15 

Mark 10:17–22 

Romans 3:9–20 

What's the difference between the law and the gospel? This sermon kicks off Ben Phelps' short summer series, guided by the Heidelberg Catechism, that answers that question. In this message, we learn what the law reflects when sinners like us look into it.

*Recording begins after Scripture reading* Continuing on after the summer series in Ruth, pastoral intern Ben Phelps looks into the family history of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1, showing that our faithful God has worked throughout every generation to bring about His saving purposes.

Gen. 28:10–17 

Isa. 6:1–7 

Luke 15:1–10 

1 Peter 1:10–12 

In the Bible, angels cause both terrible fear and deliver great comfort. Who are these mysterious figures? Tonight, we learn that because they are totally devoted to God, they are also totally devoted to the people of God. Next week, we look more closely at demons, but tonight, we learn what and who angels are, and what purpose they serve.

Pastoral intern Ben Phelps concludes his series in Ruth by focusing on Boaz, who in his role as redeemer gives us a beautiful picture of Christ the Redeemer. In this message we learn about the Redeemer's work that leads to the redeemed's welcome, and paving the way for a royal dynasty, all coming from the most unlikely of courses—a Moabite woman named Ruth.

Gen. 9:1–4 

Prov. 30:24–28 

John 1:1–5 

Rev. 4:6b–11  

Lots of theories about how the universe got here, and why. But Scripture speaks with clarity and simplicity that God alone has created all things, visible and invisible. In this message, we contemplate the glory of God in creation and learn that He has made everything out of nothing, by His Word, and so that His creation would be drawn back to Him in worship.