Mid Cities OPC

On September 5, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Binding the Strongman" from Matthew 8:28-34.

Jesus comes as conquering King to set his people free, and not even Satan himself can stand against King Jesus. 

1. The Demons Shudder (vs. 28-29)

2. From Bondage to Freedom (vs. 30-32)

3. The Children of Wrath (vs. 33-34)

On August 29, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Following Jesus Through the Storm" from Matthew 8:18-27.

Jesus committed himself to die on the cross in our place so that we would be able to follow him through the trials of life.

1. To Follow Jesus (vs. 18, 19, 21)

2. The Cost (vs. 20, 22-24)

3. The Son of Man (vs. 25-27)

On August 22, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Raising Up Children from Stones" from Matthew 8:5-17.

Jesus is the promised offspring of Abraham who blesses the nations by healing them of sin.

1. Children from Stones (vs. 5-13)

2. The Blessings on the Family (vs. 14-15)

3. The Purpose of Jesus's Ministry (vs. 16-17)

On Sunday, August 8, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A True Confession" from Matthew 7:21-29.

Being in the church does not guarantee your acceptance by Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit must first give you the ability to confess Jesus as the Messiah.

1. A False Confession (vs. 21-23)

2. True Wisdom (vs. 24-27)

3. Authority (vs. 28-29)

On August 1, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Narrow Gate" from Matthew 7:12-20.

Life as a Christian is difficult, but we are able to follow Jesus, not in our strength, but because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross.

1. Summing Up (v. 12)

2. Two Gates (vs. 13-14)

3. False Prophets (vs. 15-20)

On July 25, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Giver of Good Things" from Matthew 7:7-11.

If the desire of our hearts is to seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, Jesus promises that his Father will answer our prayers.

1. The Promises of Jesus (vs. 7-8)

2. The Goodness of Your Heavenly Father (vs. 9-11)

On Sunday, July 18, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Judging and Judgment" from Matthew 7:1-6.

Jesus Christ was judged and condemned in our place so that we may proclaim salvation to sinners, that they might escape the coming wrath at the Last Day of Judgment.

1. Condemnation (vs. 1-2)

2. Hypocrisy (vs. 3-5)

3. Rejected Mercy (v. 6)

On July 4, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Where is Your Treasure?" from Matthew 6:19-24.

We who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ find our security, not in earthly treasures, but in our Father in heaven.

1. Heavenly Treasure (vs. 19-21)

2. Heavenly Vision (vs. 21-23)

3. Heavenly Master (v. 24)

On June 27, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Day of Dependence" from Matthew 6:16-18.

When believers fast, we trust that Jesus Christ, through his death and resurrection, has given us everything we need for faith and life.

On June 20, 2010, Rev. Clarence Mays preached "Believing in Jesus" from John 2:23-3:21.