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Join us Sunday mornings at 11am as Pastor Jesse preaches through Paul's letter to Philemon Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and is a church devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship as an effective and ultimately victorious means of reaching our community for Christ.

Theme: The Return of the King 1. The King is brought back. v 9-16 2. The King receives his servants. v17-38 3. The King exposes the divided heart. v39-end. Order of Services: AM Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 3:1-2 Holy Law Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:8-66. Text: verse 15a Prayer Psalter 83:1-2 Sermon Psalter 302:1,2 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 255:3,4 Doxology Benediction PM Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 421:1-2 Apostles Creed Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Ezekiel 36:25–32; HC Lord's Day 26 Prayer Psalter 140:1,3,5 Sermon Psalter 140:4-6 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 322:1,4 Doxology Benediction

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill expounds on Psalm 25, highlighting the multifaceted prayer of David who seeks deliverance, guidance, and forgiveness amid affliction. He identifies with the oppressed, aimless, and sinful man, urging congregants to lift their souls in prayer to the Lord, just as David did. Pastor Rockhill reflects on the various types of enemies and struggles we face, both external and internal, reminding the congregation that like David, they too may feel desolate and afflicted in times of trouble. The sermon draws attention to the need for divine direction in life, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's wisdom through His Word and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rockhill encourages believers to place their trust in God's character, which is good and upright, and to rely on His promises of justice and mercy. He reassures the congregation that God hears their prayers for deliverance and offers forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the message is one of hope, urging individuals to wait on the Lord and to trust in His perfect timing for guidance and healing in their lives.

This sermon explores the radical newness of Christ's ministry as depicted in Mark 2, emphasizing that Jesus does not fit into the old religious structures of the Pharisees or John the Baptist. The central argument is that Christ's presence brings a decisive shift in redemption history, requiring a complete transformation of the believer's life rather than a mere addition to existing habits. The text analyzes Jesus' use of the bridegroom metaphor to reveal his identity as the fulfillment of the covenant and his ambiguous eschatology regarding his future absence. The preacher instructs that true Christianity involves repentance and faith, which destroy the old self, and that the period between Christ's comings is characterized by the need for genuine fasting and prayer amidst spiritual conflict. Ultimately, the message calls for a realistic expectation of the Christian life, where the new wine of the Gospel bursts the old wineskins of tradition and self-reliance.

This sermon explores the first piece of the armor of God, the belt of truth, emphasizing that sincerity and integrity are foundational to the Christian life. The speaker argues that truth is not merely intellectual knowledge but a practical commitment to acting and speaking with honesty, which serves as the best defense against the deceptions of the enemy. By examining the historical context of the Roman soldier's cingulum, the message illustrates that without this girdle of truth, a believer's life becomes loose and vulnerable to tripping up. The sermon contrasts the absolute sincerity of Jesus Christ before Pontius Pilate with the insincerity of the world, urging believers to remain steadfast in truth regardless of the consequences. Ultimately, the text presents a life of integrity as the essential preparation for effective prayer and spiritual warfare, ensuring that the believer stands firm in the face of adversity.

(1) The rich confession in this prayer; (2) The sincere request in this prayer; (3) The solid pleading ground in this prayer; (4) The practical fruit from this prayer.

In this sermon, Pastor Linehan considers the believer's access and accountability to God.