Mid Cities OPC

On January 17, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Israel of God" from Matthew 2:13-23.

This passage call us to confess Jesus as our King and our Savior, who gives salvation to everyone who will repent of their sins and believe in him. 

1. Into Exile (vs. 13-15) [9:01]

2. From Weeping to Gladness (vs. 16-18) [14:49]

3. The Despised Branch of Jesse (vs. 19-23) [22:55]

On January 3, 2010, Rev. Professor Elliott Greene preached "An Undying Affection" from John 14:27-31.

An undying affection is what the Christ represents, is and wants to be sincerely in us. God saves us through his Son’s affection. We are being kept by Christ’s faithful love for his Father of which we have become partakers.~Elliott Greene (paraphrased)

In 2010, Elliott Green was assistant pastor and missionary at New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Dallas, Texas. He was also Associate Professor of Biblical and Pastoral Theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, and principal of Tyrannus Hall for Pastoral Development. Today, Dr. Greene is Seminarian in Residence at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. 

On December 27, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "His Own Received Him Not" from Matthew 2:1-12.

The Kingship of Jesus threatened Herod, but it threatens us as well. It threatens our sovereignty over our own lives. But the response of faith is to fall down before Christ, and worship him. 

1. In Search of the King (vs. 1-2) [7:09]

2. The Disbelief of God's People (vs. 3-8) [10:47]

3. Gentiles Worship Jesus (vs. 9-12) [17:23]

On December 13, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Long-Awaited King" from Matthew 1:1-17.

Jesus is the true Son of Abraham, which makes him true Israel; he is also the true Son of David, which makes him the true King of Israel. 

1. The Son of Abraham

2. The Son of David

On December 6, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A Long-Awaited Son" from Ruth 4:13-22.

God oversees even the sufferings in our lives, in order to carry out his great plan of salvation.

1. The Birth of a Son (v. 13) [4:10]

2. A Blessing to Naomi (vs. 14-16) [7:54]

3. A Bigger Picture (vs. 17-22) [16:40]

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On November 22, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Ruth's Redemption" from Ruth 4:1-12.

 Ruth's redemption rested, and ours rests, in God's hands alone, 

1. A Meeting in the Gate (vs. 1-6) [8:11]

2. Boaz Redeems Ruth (vs. 7-12) [15:29]

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On November 15, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Proposal for Redemption" from Ruth 3:6-18.

 We may plan for the future, but God directs our steps, and he promises to work everything out for the good of those who love him.

1. Ruth's Proposal (vs. 6-9) [6:43]

2. Boaz's Response (vs. 10-15) [15:03]

3. Ruth's Return (vs. 16-18) [24:42]]

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On November 8, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Rest For Your Souls" from Ruth 3:1-5.

God promises rest for his people, and he provides it through the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. The Reason for Naomi's Plan [6:38]

2. The Plan Itself [10:39]

3. True Rest [16:10]

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On November 1, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached " " from Ruth 2:14-23.

God is able and willing to do exceedingly more than all that his people can ask or imagine.

1. God's Care for Ruth and Naomi 

2. Overabundance of Blessing

3. Our Kinsman-Redeemer

On October 25, 2009, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Under the Wings of the Lord" from Ruth 2:1-13.

God caused everything that happened to Ruth to happen, so that she would come under his protective care, and he has done the same thing for all who believe.

1. Gleaning in the Fields (vs. 1-11)

2. The Favor of the Lord (vs. 12-13)

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