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Mid Cities OPC episodes

  • In It for the Long Haul (Philippians 2)

    On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Mr. Brandon Luter, deacon at Christ OPC in Flower Mound, Texas, and a candidate under care of the Presbytery of the Southwest, preached "In It for the Long Haul" from Philippians 2.


    mcopc.org/podcast

    38 min
  • We Can Work It Out (Philippians 2:12-18)

    On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "We Can Work It Out" from Philippians 2:12-18.


    12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

    14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

    29 min
  • The Destruction of Death (2 Timothy 1:8-12a)

    On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Destruction of Death" from 2 Timothy 1:8-12a.


    "Jesus Christ destroyed death for everyone who believes in him by obtaining victory over the grave by the power of his resurrection."


    1. Be Not Ashamed (v. 8)

    "8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, . . . "

    2. A Holy Calling (v. 9)


    " . . . 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, . . . "

    3. The Death of Death (vs. 10-12a)


    " . . . 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do."

    mcopc.org/podcast

    28 min
  • Sunday School | Luke 4:14-44 | Joe Troutman

    On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Pastor Joe Troutman lead a discussion on Jesus's human nature and his "impeccability," or inability to sin, and then on the beginning of Jesus's teaching ministry, rejection in Nazareth, and his healing of a man with an unclean demon and Simon's mother-in-law in Capernaum.


    mcopc.org/podcast

    47 min
  • Sunday School | Luke 2:1-52 | Joe Troutman

    On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Pastor Joe Troutman lead a discussion on Jesus's childhood narratives in Luke 2:1-52:


    The Birth of Jesus Christ (vs. 1-7)

    What are differences in the way God uses his power compared to how humans use theirs?


    Caesar Augustus was considered a relatively fair emperor; but his power is tainted by sin, yet God's power is not, and uses human self-centered power to accomplish his good ends.


    Micah 5;1-2


    When abuse of power is carried out in Christ's name, it is more heinous than when a pagan abuses power.


    The Shepherds and the Angels (vs. 8-21)


    Jesus Presented at the Temple (vs. 22-38)


    Mary and Joseph's presenting Jesus at the Temple bears implicit parallels to Hannah's consecrating Samuel to the Lord (1 Samuel 1:24-28).


    Simeon's (v. 32) reference to the Gentiles reminds the readers that God's covenant was always intended to extend to them as well as to the Jews. Significant when the fact that the gospel writer Luke himself may very well have been a Gentile.


    The Return to Nazareth (vs. 39-40)


    The Boy Jesus in the Temple (vs. 41-52)


    Discussion of Jesus in adolescence and reflecting on our own.


    What was the significance of Jesus's statement about his need to be in his Father's house? He knows he has a mission and is expressing it to his parents.


    50 min
  • No Greater Joy (3 John 1-4)

    On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "No Greater Joy" from 3 John 1-4.


    "Jesus Christ is the Truth in whom we must believe, but he is also the Truth in which we must walk."


    1. Greetings and a Prayer (vs. 1-2)

    "1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul."

    2. Walking in the Truth (vs. 3-4)

    "3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."

    23 min
  • Hear, O Israel (John 10:22-30)

    On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Hear, O Israel" from John 10:22-30.
    "Jesus Christ, of one substance with the Father, is the Good Shepherd from whose hand no one can snatch his sheep."
    1. Insufficiency of Evidence (vs. 22-26)
    22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep.
    2. Faith Comes from Hearing (v. 27)
    27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
    3. The Strength of the Shepherd (vs. 28-30)
    28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
    mcopc.org/podcast

    26 min

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The sermons of Pastor Joseph L. Troutman and other guest preachers, Sunday School lessons, and DFW Reformation Conference audio from Mid Cities Presbyterian Church in Bedford, Texas. mcopc.org