Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Galatians 3
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6

Series:
Catechism Series

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Isaiah 5

Series:
Isaiah

Meditation implies conflict. We sinners have a dispute with God and His justice. Who is worthy and able to accomplish the resolution for us?

In this message we look at Hebrews 7 and the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, as we consider the imperfect mediation of the Levitical priesthood, the perfect mediator who is Christ, and our perfection in Him.

Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Hebrews 7
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5

Series:
Catechism Series

The nation of Israel, as individuals, were only looking out for themselves. They were not worshiping God as He had called them to do. Many were getting wealthy at the expense of the poor. They were only looking out for themselves and not for the rest of the people. It is not much different with the church in this country. We are sinful and prone to wonder away from the Lord. Israel had an abundance, but God was going to take it away from them. The leadership was not doing its job so God was going to remove all those in leadership and give them children as leaders. Listen and see how this applies to us and the people of God in this present day.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Isaiah 3—4

Series:
Isaiah

Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Romans 9:14–24
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4
Psalm 85

Series:
Catechism Series

The Bible is rich with imagery of God meeting His people on the mountain—from the Garden of Eden, which some view as a high place, to Mount Sinai, and ultimately to the Mount of Olives. Yet, sinful humanity often gravitates toward the lowlands, avoiding the presence of a holy God. Why does life on the mountain represent something better? Why are sinful hearts drawn to the shadowy valleys instead? Where did God originally intend for humanity to dwell, and what hope do we have of being restored to that place in the future?

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Isaiah 2

Series:
Isaiah

In this lesson we consider the meaning and relevance of the image of God for a relational ethic in society.

Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Genesis 1:26–31
Romans 5:12–19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3

Series:
Catechism Series

There is something in us that longs for the perfect city. This longing is captured in stories that tell of such cities like Atlantis, El Dorado, Rivendell and Wakanda. Places like Xanadu that are hidden away waiting to be discovered. This is because God has made us to desire such a city. Israel had such a city during her golden days, Jerusalem. Yet Israel did not appreciate what God had given to her and she abased herself before the world and her God. She gave up her dignity and righteousness in exchange for things she valued more: bribes and other trinkets. Her waywardness causes God to act, but His actions might surprise us.

Time:
Morning

Texts:
Isaiah 1:21–31

Series:
Isaiah

In this message we consider how the law of God is meant to drive us to the gospel.

God doesn’t want us to stay in our guilt and misery. He wants to show us how great our sin is to reveal how much greater his grace is. He grace always eclipses our sin.

Time:
Evening

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Romans 3:9–31
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2

Series:
Catechism Series

In the days of Isaiah the prophet the Lord laments over His people who have turned away from Him. In the courtroom of Heaven He charges them with rebellion. They carry on their sacrifices and temple worship, but their hearts are far away from Him. God calls them to wash themselves and be clean. The dilemma is that as sinful people we are unable to do this. Listen to hear how we might be more like them than we'd care to admit and how God will remedy this problem.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. T. R. Kern

Texts:
Isaiah 1:1–20

Series:
Isaiah