When He created us, He gave us free will to make our choices in life. Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he answers the question by digging into God’s chesed covenant of healing. Identify Your ENEMY 2. Jesus is the Head of His covenant people. In His thinking, in His desiring, in His work in Himself and outside of Himself, He is the God of peace. It is everlasting. Ministries. But Adam fell. Amen.”  God, as the God of peace, establishes, maintains, and realizes His relationship of friendship with His elect people in Jesus Christ. All the glory belongs to God and His Christ. This refers to God Himself. Malachi 2:5-7. It is the rule of our duty, the revealed will of God. var addy_text5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72 = 'Stated Clerk';document.getElementById('cloak5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72').innerHTML += ''+addy_text5cbfa4eb043d720ead050f7fa2fd9e72+'<\/a>'; Classis WestThis email address is being protected from spambots. Abram had just won a great victory. PRC-Related: RFPA, Standard Bearer, Reformed Witness Hour, Etc. Speaker: Aijalon Church Series: The Life of David Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1–20:42. He has been giving instruction to the Jewish Christians. Design by Social Village. God’s holiness burns against them in their sins. It is an everlasting covenant. God, by His Spirit in His covenant, writes His law upon our hearts. God has established a covenant with all living creation. Sermon 1 - "Life is Gift, Not Gain" - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 The “Preacher” introduces his book by describing the vanity of life and the dead ends on the road to “the good life.” In doing so, he prepares us to learn that life is gift, not gain. He was very good. Download this message titled "999: Covenant Hour of Prayer (27th November.,2020)" - More sermons available on DownloadSermon.com Those who have made themselves enemies of God are brought near again in God’s redemption of them. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; His nephew, Lot, had been taken captive, along with his entire family, servants and goods, by four kings and their armies; and with 318 men, Abram had chased them down, defeated them, and … There was atonement, atonement for the innumerable host of His election. He suffered in order to atone for their sins. "My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might be reverent toward me; and he was reverent toward me, and stood in awe of my name. Mosaic Covenant Ratified through Blood Revealed “God of the Covenant” Revelation Given on Mount Sinai DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/18/03, Exodus 24 You know that not that long ago it could be heard and many really believed that a You need JavaScript enabled to view it. It has always been our heart to advance The Kingdom of God through Media.. But the Old or Mosaic Covenant had three fundamental flaws. Jeff McDonald 2 Peter - Adam McNeal Letters to the We read in Romans 5:1, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”  The apostle Paul goes on in that chapter to say, “By whom [Jesus Christ] also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”  We have peace with God that passes all understanding. document.getElementById('cloak8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16').innerHTML = ''; It speaks of a gracious and quickening work of the Holy Spirit. Why? 3 jo Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. His justice was satisfied in full. addy8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16 = addy8641ff53f9b6922f39444f5771a8dd16 + 'prca' + '.' + 'org'; We call that the “counsel of peace,” or the “counsel of redemption.”  God chose, that is, He elected, a people for Himself. Our God, the One true God, is a God of peace. Giving; Baptism; Weddings; Finance; Sermons. - long life is satisfying, when it fulfils its calling & purpose. Notice, we cannot, we may not, try to single out those works that are the most agreeable to ourselves, those that are the easiest. In the Old Covenant, God also established that the way to atone for sin is through the shedding of blood (Hebrews 9:22). It is our duty and it is our privilege to ask Him to fit us. Oh the folly of those who say that God’s law, that our good works or our obedience, has no part in our salvation. ISA. Not because He is lonely, nor because He needs us. We are making our most recent Sunday services and events available below, for you to enjoy anytime. The victory… We have been looking, for these four months, at the covenant of grace. 2 shorter catechism Sunday - … God is only bound by the people He has covenant with. Especially in the Greek minds, the various gods were opposed to each other—fighting against one another. Family Center: 3211 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 427-5290 As the Judge, He punishes them for their sins, in time and eternity. 12. I believe the WORD of God! Rediscovery of Scripture has an impact on the life of the nation. I am moved by what I believe. Our actions, our speech, even our thoughts and desires and affections, must be conformed to God’s law. var addy_text75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb = 'Stated Clerk';document.getElementById('cloak75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb').innerHTML += ''+addy_text75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb+'<\/a>'; © 2014 Protestant Reformed Churches in America. His people are restored. He gives us a lively affection or love. A person cannot be a good Christian without doing God’s will. The resurrection of Jesus is the seal, God’s seal, of approval on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. It is a covenant of grace. 1034: Covenant Hour of Prayer (18th December., 2020) December 18, 2020 1033: Covenant Hour of Prayer (17th December, 2020) December 17, 2020 1032: Midweek Communion Service on 16th December, 2020 December 16 Today I want to look at the covenant life of God’s saints. 1. It is the peace of righteousness. The Law of God in the Life of the Believer - Dr. David B. McWilliams Seeking and Saving the Lost: An Exposition of Luke's Gospel - Dr. David B. McWilliams Jonah - Rev. God is for all, but He will not force anybody to accept Him. He did it as the God of peace. This email address is being protected from spambots. Isa 65:19-23 - long life is satisfying when it leaves a lineage & posterity of grace. The Bible is a covenant document. What are the implications of this prayer? Here is the evidence that God has peace with us. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. RESOURCES. In this message, Alistair Begg helps us understand that all of Scripture reveals God’s perfect plan and initiative. He makes us desirous, willing, and able. God, through the blood of Christ Jesus, makes us perfect in every good work. It is never repealed. Audred Spriensma, PRC home missionary. Spokane How does that life come to us? We can see that this and Abraham’s ceremony was almost identical. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Desperate for Life Genesis 47:11-26 November 29, 2020 Individual Sermon Mike Elliott May You Know the Riches of His Glory as His Inheritance Ephesians 1:15-21 November 29, 2020 Blessings and Benedictions Gary Duff Sermon Title: The Covenant of God Big Idea: The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. This email address is being protected from spambots. For God is the source of our life. I recently listened to a sermon by Timothy Keller. This is all my hope and peace. The prayer is that the God of peace, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, will make peace perfect in us. The promises God made with Israel included the giving of land, the establishment of an earthly kingdom, the gift of songs intended for worship, and the imparting of wisdom needed for daily life. We read there:  “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd:  he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.”  Or again, from Ezekiel 34:23:  “And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”  Into the hand of our blessed Redeemer, God placed His flock to be justified and sanctified by Him. He is the God of peace. Our filthy garments of sin are stripped off from us. That is why the prayer of the author of Hebrews ends, “To whom be glory for ever and ever. What can make me whole again? Here are my notes from the sermon. And that was imposed upon the people, and they were told, "Keep that law. Reset Filters. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; May the God of peace make you perfect; may He fit you, may He prepare you, may He enable you. The victory… Oh, work mightily by Thy Holy Spirit. They are good. Sermon prepared by Rev. ISA. That speaks of a divine workmanship. To do His will. It is not just some good works, those that demand the least of us, the least self-denial. Adam was made a friend-servant of God. Ladies of New Life; Marriage Ministry; Missionaries; Men of New Life; New Life Kids; New Life Young Adults; New Life Youth; Prayer; SOZO Ministry; Worship. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have begun to keep our virtual services and sermons on the archives page . This godly man once said, "Life that is lived unto God forfeits human companionship, knows only divine fellowship, and . The covenant is all about God’s election of persons. Now there are only three times that Moses wrote poetry. This is a wonderful promise that the Lord gave the Israelites in their desperate situation. We pray that through these sermon videos, you may grow in your knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Bible. He gives to us a renewed will. His blood refers to all of His suffering. We may be well pleasing in His sight. God, in His Word, refers to Himself with different names, names that reveal to us His person, His attributes, and His works. How do we know? Text: Daniel 11-12 The end of Daniel is about the end of time, about the antichrist, the great tribulation, the book of life, and the resurrection of the dead. 1034: Covenant Hour of Prayer (18th December., 2020) December 18, 2020 1033: Covenant Hour of Prayer (17th December, 2020) December 17, 2020 1032: Midweek Communion Service on 16th December, 2020 December 16 He has received us into His favor. It is an everlasting covenant. It is a prayer for the realization of God’s covenant purposes in their hearts. After all that instruction, he concludes the letter with a prayer for them. . var addyae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d = 'billlangerak' + '@'; Give to New Life Covenant That is what the author of Hebrews does. These four sermon outlines focus on the people who were the object of God's covenant. Nothing can for sin atone. Why do so few people receive healing? Was God satisfied with what Jesus did? Just as a minister who dutifully prepares a sermon, delivers the sermon, and then finally prays. The Life of David. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram. The prayer, the benediction, says “perfect in every good work.”  All of our works, every work, is to be conformed to the will of God. He is the God of peace because, in eternity, the triune God determined to share that life outside of Himself. The Covenant between God the Father and Jesus Christ - January 10, 2004 Covenant of Eternal Life - February 21, 2009 Covenant of Lies & Death #1 - February 28, 2009 Between these three Persons there is a life of harmony. Browse Sermons; Sermon Series; December 20, 2020 | Sunday Evening Scoffers Will Come No, we still have in us a sinful nature. Christians, of themselves, are unable to perform this duty. But, rather than despising that small obedience, we thank God for that beginning, a beginning that continues to progress throughout this life, and finally, only in heaven, we will be without spot and perfect. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. But God says, “I will establish My covenant.”  The covenant made before the foundations of the world would be realized through His own Son. Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore, Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Australia, Missions, Sister Churches, Christian Schools. God is the God of peace in relation to His people—not mankind in general, but His elect people, those whom He has chosen. You see, God determines what is good and what is acceptable to Him. It is by the intercession of Jesus Christ in heaven for us. This is a journey to be a student of God's Word, so that I may know him better and live more known by Him. He is, first of all, called the God of peace. He came to earth to seek and to save. He is, first of all, called the God of peace. I am moved by what I believe. This is a psalm written by Moses. His wrath had been placed (or visited) upon Jesus Christ in our place. 12. addyae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d = addyae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d + 'sbcglobal' + '.' + 'net'; By securing our salvation through His Son and sending His Spirit to fill our hearts, He transforms a people for Himself. var addy_textae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d = 'Classical Committee';document.getElementById('cloakae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d').innerHTML += ''+addy_textae49be6cc6c695db78312f2b540d3f2d+'<\/a>'; document.getElementById('cloak75a1888f3d8f3334bcd6a68b935d4bcb').innerHTML = ''; Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. We are thankful for our life in Christ Jesus. It is symbolic of Jesus’ life, poured out on the cross. He came to die the death that they deserved. How does God save His people? He knows each of them individually and loves them. December 6, 2020 . The Father loves the Son and the Holy Spirit. Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Sermons At Covenant Church we preach book by book and verse by verse through the Bible. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. All this takes place according to God’s everlasting covenant. The Covenant between God the Father and Jesus Christ - January 10, 2004 Covenant of Eternal Life - February 21, 2009 Covenant of Lies & Death #1 - February 28, 2009 II Kings 23:1-25: Putting right the covenant relationship with God. It is a promise that still holds true for each one of us. Amen.”. The contract, formal or informal, helps to specify failure in these relationships. Covenant Promise 4. I’m only human.”  No, none but God can fit us for performing His will. How does that life come to us, to you and to me who were dead in sins? How we respond to that promise reflects the faith we have in … A Pastor’s Prayer for God’s People (Meditations on Ephesians), Paul Is Made a Minister (Meditations on Ephesians), A Mystery Revealed! These four sermon outlines focus on the people who were the object of God's covenant. We read in our text:  “God brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus.”  When God raised Jesus Christ from the dead, He showed that the wrath for our sins had been taken care of. He came to stand in their place. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. He chose them in His Son Jesus Christ. FOUNTAIN OF LIFE. Noah realized that living in covenant with a holy God demanded that men live holy lives. He has enjoyed a relationship of fellowship and friendship in Himself. SERMON III. A Covenant Of Prosperity Prosperity Is Part Of The Whole Gospel 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; © 2014 Covenant Life Church • 101 Columbus Ave • Grand Haven, Michigan 49417 . He turns to the example of Eric Liddell as one who understood, and profoundly witnessed to, the way in which Sabbath observance can be a means of regularly surrendering to God in one’s life. Eternally there was peace in His own being. We read in Hebrews 13:20 and 21:  “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. The psalmist says in Psalm 119:6, “Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.”  You see, my friend, we do not pick and choose what commands we want to obey. Message title: The Covenant Life of God's Children, Hebrews 13:20-21Broadcast date: September 27, 2020 (No. It is called a “covenant” inasmuch as the plan involves two or more parties. He wrote a song when Israel had Covenant Representative 2. My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear with which he feared me, and was afraid before my name.…, My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him. There is in Scripture a definition of good works. Was His suffering and death sufficient? (Meditation on Ephesians 2:18), We Are God's Workmanship! SERMON III. Psalm 90 is a reality check reminding us of the frailty of life, the holiness of God and our need of God. That is a humbling truth, is it not? How is our imperfect work well pleasing in God’s sight? Sermon 1 - "Life is Gift, Not Gain" - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 The “Preacher” introduces his book by describing the vanity of life and the dead ends on the road to “the good life.” In doing so, he prepares us to learn that life is gift, not gain. Hebrews illustrates how the old covenant’s limitations made the superior new covenant necessary. This is not a covenant between God and humans. Josiah realises nation must put their covenant relationship with God and its requirements back at the centre of national life. Oh, the precious blood of the everlasting covenant, able to atone for all of the sins of all God’s people, His saints. No, not lying on a bed of ease, but, rather, growing in grace and in obedience. Obey and be blessed; disobey and be cursed." Don’t Be Driven By EMOTION 3. Bless, we pray, these studies on that precious, precious doctrine:  God’s covenant of grace with us in Jesus Christ. God is the God of wrath to the wicked, to the reprobate. 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