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Gripped by the Gospel
“GRIPPED BY THE GOSPEL.” Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church July 12, 2026, 10:30 AM Scripture Texts: Romans 1:1-4, 15-17; 16:25-27 Introduction. Four years ago when we started this journey into Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, I shared how daunting it seemed to me. Romans is called the Mt. Everest of […]
Walk Through The Bible: Ephesians
Text for Sermon: Ephesians 1:1-6; 2:1-10 Introduction. Ephesians is the first of what are called Paul’s Prison Epistles. During his four years of imprisonment, two years in Caesarea and two years in Rome, at the end of his life, Paul wrote at least three letters to churches, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and two to individuals, Philemon; […]
Surprised by God II
Scripture Texts: Job 5:8-16 Introduction. Last week Gary V, the director of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce, posted an article about our country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. He acknowledged God as our creator and our nation as being under God. Down in the comments someone wrote: “God is man’s creation, an imaginary sky fairy, the bible […]
Waiting
Scripture Texts: Matthews 25:1-13 Listen & Download Audio Preacher: Don Recker
To God Be the Glory Forever
Scripture Texts: Romans 16:25-27 Introduction. We turn this morning to the final text of this greatest letter ever written. What a journey, 97 sermons over four years. This morning we come to Paul’s benediction or doxology. It is a sweet farewell where we feel Paul’s continuing love, affection and care for the souls of the […]
Walk Through The Bible: Galatians
Text for Sermon: Galatians 1:1-9; 2:15-16, 20-21; 5:22-26 Introduction. This next weekend will be a great celebration of the 250th anniversary of our independence from England. It marks our freedom from the oppressive British rule under King George III and taxation without representation. Freedom is tremendous gift, often underappreciated because we have enjoyed it for […]