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PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) WCF 25:4 This catholic Church hath been sometimes more, sometimes less visible. And particular churches, which are members thereof, are more or less pure, according as the doctrine of the gospel is taught and embraced, ordinances administered, and public worship performed more or less purely in them. 5 The purest churches under heaven are subject both to mixture and error; and some have so degenerated as to become no churches of Christ, but synagogues of Satan. Nevertheless, there shall be always a Church on earth to worship God according to his will. EX 11:16 Therefore say, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Although I have cast them far off among the Gentiles, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet I shall be a little sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone." '

As Head of the Church, Jesus Christ sets aside men, Elders and Deacons, to serve joyfully.

Hebrews 8:7For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.8For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:9Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:11And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.12For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.13In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. Hebrews 9:1Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.3And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;4Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;5And over it the cherubims of glory shad....

(AI Generated Summary) This Lesson examines the Passover ordinance in Exodus 12, arguing that the physical rituals were shadows pointing to the substance of Christ, who is the ultimate Passover Lamb. The preacher emphasizes that salvation originates entirely from God's initiative rather than human effort, illustrating this through the distinction between the Israelites who worshiped and the Egyptians who faced judgment. By analyzing the removal of leaven, the message highlights the call for believers to live holy lives, set apart from sin, as a response to the grace received through Christ's blood. The text further explores the theological implications of the 'destroyer' and the 'Lord' passing over, suggesting a Trinitarian understanding of God's judgment and mercy. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that the eternal statute of Passover finds its fulfillment in the perpetual worship of Christ, whose grace alone distinguishes the redeemed from the condemned.

Ruling Elders Matt, Thom, and Ray issue charges: Matt to Jon-Mark Anderson as Elder Thom to Joe Salas as Deacon Ray to Congregation

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on baptism as a central ordinance for worship and discipleship, citing Matthew 28, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4 to show it accompanies repentance, faith, and incorporation into the church while confirming rather than independently accomplishing regeneration. He emphasizes its dual significance: both for personal soteriology and for church membership, and argues from Acts 8, 10, and 18 and Romans 6 that only those who credibly profess repentance, faith, and obedience should be baptized. He further contends that immersion is the proper mode, supported by Colossians 2:11–12, the lexical meaning of baptizo, New Testament examples such as Jesus' baptism and the Ethiopian eunuch, and historical witnesses including Calvin, Luther, Bavinck, and early baptistries. Baptism portrays participation in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection and should be performed with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear as an act of worship. He applies this by urging professing Christians to be immersed as an outward sign of inward reality, to pray for conversions, celebrate baptisms, and remember their own baptism as a call to walk in newness of life.

We will partake of the Ordinance of The Lord's Supper today as look at the origins, purpose, and what it teaches from Ephesians 5:31-31. Our OT reading is from Genesis 2:23-25 and our NT reading is from Luke 22:15-16.

Baptism by immersion is an act of obedience to Christ's clear command. In the New Testament, it consistently follows a person's hearing of the gospel, repentance, and profession of faith. As a public declaration, it signifies belonging to Jesus and unity with Him in His death and resurrection. It is not a means to earn salvation or a substitute for personal faith. In this study, we consider 12 biblical reasons for believer's baptism, along with its meaning, mode, and proper timing.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 12, connecting the removal of leaven to the believer's sanctification and the burial of Christ. The message emphasizes that while the Passover lamb points to redemption, the unleavened bread illustrates the necessity of removing sin from one's life as a response to that grace. It highlights the importance of ordinances like baptism and the Lord's Supper as visible reminders of God's deliverance, urging believers to maintain a consistent holiness throughout the week rather than observing a superficial, Sunday-only piety. The sermon further interprets the application of blood with hyssop as a picture of faith resting on Christ's finished work, and concludes with a call to preserve the story of redemption for future generations through teaching and worship.

Baptism: A Reformed Baptist Understanding Adult Sunday School — Two-Lesson Outline Our guiding principle: Our understanding of baptism must flow from our understanding of the whole Bible, especially the covenants and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Lesson 1 — The Foundations of Baptism: Covenants and Christ 1. Introduction: Why Study Baptism? • Baptism is a simple ordinance with a rich biblical and theological foundation. • Our understanding of baptism is rooted in the whole counsel of Scripture, not isolated proof texts. • Two important foundations: • Covenant theology • Biblical typology 2. The Three Major Covenants in Redemptive History • The Covenant of Redemption — God's eternal purpose to accomplish redemption through Jesus Christ. • The Covenant of Works — God's covenant with Adam, who failed to obey as our representative. (Genesis 2:16–17; Romans 5:12–19) • The Covenant of Grace — God's gracious provision of salvation through Jesus Christ for His people. (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 3:16; Hebrews 8:6) 3. From Adam to Christ: The Story of Redemption • All humanity is represented by Adam and is fallen in sin. • We cannot earn righteousness through our own obedience. • Jesus Christ, the last Adam, fulfilled the demands of God's law and bore the punishment due to sinners. • Through faith, we are united to Christ and receive the blessings of His saving work. (Romans 5:18–19; Galatians 4:4–5) 4. The Covenants Unfold Throughout Scripture • God progressively revealed His redemptive purpose through the covenants of the Old Testament. • The promises concerning the offspring of the woman, Abraham's seed, and David's son find their fulfillment in Christ. (Genesis 3:15; 12:1–3;