Covenantally Chastened Churches [Family Worship lesson in Hosea 9:1–10:2]

How did God respond to Israel’s sin? Hosea 9:1–10:2 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God responded to Israel’s sin by removing from him all the blessings of the covenant. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Famous Last Words [2025.02.16 Evening Sermon in Deuteronomy 1:1–5]

Sermons address believers, individually and corporately, to govern and shape their interaction with their God.

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A Church That's Truly Alive [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 3:1–6]

What could be so wrong with a church that has a reputation for being spiritually alive? Revelation 3:1–6 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a church that has a reputation for being spiritually alive may yet be almost dead and on the verge of having Christ come upon them in judgment.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Experimental Hearing [2025.01.05 Sabbath School in Westminster Confession of Faith 21.5—Hopewell 101]

We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering the first part of Article 5, and the type of reading, preaching, and hearing that the Lord commands in the public worship of His people.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Respond to Faithful Preaching While You Have It [Family Worship lesson in Amos 8]

Why must we make use of the opportunity that we have to repent at the hearing of the Word? Amos 8 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our opportunity to respond to the hearing of the Word is a limited time offer, and when it is withdrawn, there will be nothing but judgment.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Self-Destructive Response to Preaching [Family Worship lesson in Amos 7:10–17]

What responses to God’s judgment should we watch against? Amos 7:10–17 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should watch against any murmuring or complaining against God’s judgment or those who preach it.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Lifesaving Instruction [2024.12.18 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 7]

To keep from self-destruction, we must internalize and apply biblical instruction

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The Suicide of Uninstructed Living [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 7]

Why do we need to treasure and keep God’s Word? Proverbs 7 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these twenty-seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we need to treasure and keep God’s Word, because we would otherwise walk right into destruction. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Beginning and End of Good Doctrine [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 4:1–9]

Where does being an everlasting king begin? Proverbs 4:1–9 looks forward to the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that becoming everlasting royalty begins with taking God’s Word to heart, even as a newborn. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God's Gracious Roaring [Family Worship lesson in Amos 1:1–2]

How does God address His people’s sin? Amos 1:1–2 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God Himself addresses His people with a powerful, redeeming Word, even through unimpressive men. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Path and Pleasure that Divert from Death [2024.09.11 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 2:10–22]

Apply your heart to wisdom, and come into the path and pleasure that God will use to deliver you from death

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Seeking Wisdom, Finding God [2024.09.04 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 2:1–9]

We must devote ourselves to receiving God's wisdom as His instrument for making His own provision of Himself.

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Consent to Wisdom While You May [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 1:20–33]

How can we keep from being enticed in the way of the world? Proverbs 1:20–33 looks forward to the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wisdom itself entices us, as an alternative to the self-destroying enticements of sin. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Everyone Hears (but Only the Elect Know) the Lord [2024.01.17 Midweek Sermon in Romans 10:18–21]

Everyone has heard the Lord through general revelation, and many hear the Lord repeatedly through special revelation, but the Lord is actually known only by those whose contrariness the Lord has decided to take away.

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Faith Comes by Hearing Jesus [2024.01.10 Midweek Sermon in Romans 10:13–17]

Saving faith comes through hearing Jesus address our heart, even as the preacher whom He has sent addresses our ears.

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Jesus Gives Faith by Hearing Him [Family Worship lesson in Romans 10:14–17]

How can Jews and Greeks come to believe in Jesus and call upon the name of the Lord Jesus? Romans 10:14–17 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord sends preachers, whose message He accompanies by His own calling in the heart, through which He gives saving faith. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Father's Word-Work in His Children [Family Worship lesson in James 1:19–27]

How do believers reflect the character of their Father of lights? James 1:19–27 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God works in believers by His implanted Word to make them humble, gentle, steady, pure, and fruitful.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God's Plan for Giving Wisdom [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 2:1–5]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us God’s design for how we can get His wisdom from Him.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Your Most Important Reality: Jesus the Resurrected Redeemer [Family Worship lesson in Acts 25–26]

What is the most important reality in your life? Acts 25–26 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these fifty-nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the most important reality in each one of our lives, whether we embrace or engage it or not, is the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Freed from Fear by Faith in Christ [2023.07.30 Morning Sermon in Acts 24]

Faith in Christ frees us from all fears, unto all true living.

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