Cloverdale Free Presbyterian Church B.C.

Puritans, Confessions, and Worship 1


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This sermon centers on the regulative principle of worship, rooted in Deuteronomy 12:32 and upheld by the Puritans, which demands that worship be conducted only according to God's revealed will, not human innovation. Drawing from the Westminster Confession of Faith and the historical witness of the Puritans, it emphasizes that true worship is not a stage for creativity or entertainment but an act of obedience grounded in Scripture, with preaching, prayer, Scripture reading, and the sacraments as divinely appointed means. The sermon critiques modern worship trends that prioritize spectacle and cultural relevance over biblical fidelity, warning that such practices risk idolatry by placing human preferences above divine command. It affirms the sufficiency of Scripture, the necessity of confessional standards for doctrinal clarity and unity, and the importance of Sabbath-keeping as a holy day set apart for God-centered rest and worship. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to return to a worship that is decent, orderly, and wholly centered on the Word of God, reflecting a deep commitment to the Reformed tradition's enduring conviction that God alone determines how He is to be worshipped.
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Cloverdale Free Presbyterian Church B.C.By Rev. Andrew Fitton


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