Why is it important to be a member of an embodied local church where we see the same people week in and week out? Listen in to hear the Apostle Paul answer this question by explaining one of the great purposes of the church!

A Manual on Church Unity (Phil. 2:1-4)

Sep 14th, 2020 26m 58s

In this passage, Paul gives us a manual on church unity. Here are some of the questions that this text addresses: “What should motivate us to pursue unity especially when it’s hard?”; “What does it mean for a church to be unified?”; and “What v

The Creative Love of God (Hosea 3:1-5)

Sep 14th, 2020

If you were to summarize in one sentence the main difference between God’s love and our love what would you say? Listen in to hear how the prophet Hosea answers this question!I. The Undeserved Love of GodII. The Persevering Love of God

The Conduct of a Citizen of Heaven (Phil. 1:27-30)

Sep 14th, 2020 32m 33s

This week we will be finishing up Philippians chapter 1. In our text, Paul tells us how a citizen of heaven should conduct him or herself. He not only gives us a couple of duties to follow but he also gives us a word of comfort. This word of co

Lessons on Suffering (Phil. 1:12-18a)

Sep 14th, 2020 31m 5s

How should we view suffering when it comes our way? Listen in to hear how Paul addresses this issue!I. Paul Acknowledges His SufferingII. Paul Explains His SufferingIII. Paul Points to the Sufferings of His Savior

A Pep Talk from Paul (Phil 1:3-11)

Sep 14th, 2020 24m 48s

Life in this fallen world is filled with discouragement. In this passage, Paul seeks to encourage us by reminding us of who God is and what He is doing in our lives.

Belgic Confession Study, Article 2

May 19th, 2020 49m 25s

One of the purposes of an ordinary book is to learn something that we did not previously know. This week we are considering how God reveals Himself to humanity in two books as it were, the book of creation and the book of scripture. Does God ha

Belgic Confession Study. Article 1

May 12th, 2020 48m 18s

This week Caleb led the study of the Belgic Confession’s first article on The Only God. We were asked to consider the question of Who is God? If we believe that God is fundamentally different than us, in that, He is all-knowing, all-power

Prayer & Study #1 Belgic Confession

Apr 22nd, 2020 41m 22s

Mr. Caleb Janson led a prayer meeting and Bible study on April 19, 2020 (over Zoom). This series will focus on the Beglic Confession. This first study focused on an introduction of the BC and why it’s important for us even today. Have you e

Whose Side? Ps. 76

Mar 1st, 2020 42m 42s

Pastor Brett McNeill from Reformation OPC in Olympia preached on Feb 23, 2020 from Psalm 76. A key point from this sermon was the question, “Whose side are you on?” [God] is the Standard, and you have only two options – be on His side or agains

From Death to Life: Eph 2:1-10

Mar 1st, 2020 59m 37s

Rev. Benjamin Davenport from the Bellingham URC preached on Feb. 16, 2020 from Ephesians 2:1-10. A key point from this sermon was that outside of Christ, [we] are spiritually dead! [We have] no love for God and [we are] totally depraved (Gal. 5

God Raises the Lowly: Phil 2; Is. 45

Mar 1st, 2020 48m 55s

Pastor Brian Guinto from Reformation OPC in Olympia preached on Feb. 9, 2020 from Philippians 2:5-11 and Isaiah 45:18-23. A key point from the sermon was that God raises those who would humble themselves like Jesus [did]; He is the example and

Our Relationship to Sin: Rom 6:1-4

Mar 1st, 2020 57m 34s

Rev. Mark Vander Pol from the Lynden URC preached on Feb. 2, 2020 from Romans 6:1-4. A key point from this sermon was that we naturally run towards the world; [our] natural state is to have enmity with God – only through Jesus Christ do we have

Against the Tide: 2 Chron 34:1-7

Mar 1st, 2020 57m 59s

Rev. Dale Van Dyke from Covenant Grace URC preached on Jan 26, 2020 from 2 Chronicles 34: 1-7. A key point from the sermon was that Josiah gave us a picture of how to deal with the offensive sin in our own lives. We’re to measure our lives agai

In the Day of my Trouble: Ps 77

Jan 26th, 2020 54m 58s

Mr. Chris Smith (WSCAL) preached on January 19, 2020 from Psalm 77. A key point from this sermon was God’s presence need not always be visible for it to be present.The Confessional reading came from LD 45.

A Life Worthy of Others: Phil. 2, Gen. 3

Jan 26th, 2020 46m 4s

Pastor Brian Guinto from Reformation OPC preached on January 12, 2020 from Philippians 2:1-4 and Genesis 3:1-7. A key point from this sermon was that if we [as Christians] will be united, as God desires, then we must be humble enough to conside

God’s Greatness Over All: Ps 136

Jan 26th, 2020 1h 9m

Rev. Mark Vander Pol from Lynden URC preached on Jan. 5, 2020 from Psalm 136. A key point from the sermon was that as we enter a new year, and especially a new decade, we are encouraged to reflect on what God has done for us in the past – being

What Should We Boast In? Jam. 4

Dec 31st, 2019 54m

Rev. James Ogle from Lynden URC preached on December 29, 2019 from James 4:13-17. A key point from this sermon was that only God knows the future…our lives are a mist – but God is in control and we’re in God’s hands, so don’t be afraid!The

The Blood of the Covenant: Heb. 9

Dec 29th, 2019 52m 44s

Mr. Caleb Jansen (from Westminster Seminary California) preached from Hebrews 9:15-22 on December 22, 2019. A key introduction for this sermon was that covenants (or “wills”) are legal and relational agreements between two people. In the Old Te

Born Unto Heartache: Jn 12

Dec 29th, 2019 43m 35s

Pastor Brett McNeill from Reformation OPC in Olympia preached on December 15, 2019 from Gen. 30:22-24; Gen. 50:15-21; and John 12: 27-36. A key point from this sermon was that [none of us] is born free of heartache…the path of victory is always

The Child at the Heart of Father’s Plans: Is. 9

Dec 29th, 2019 56m 42s

Rev. Mark Stewart from the Burlington URC preached on December 8, 2019 from Isaiah 9:1-7. A key point from the sermon was either you carry your savior – [in which case] he’s an idol then – or your Savior carries you!Outline: Light despe

A Life Worthy of the Gospel: Phil. 1:27-30

Nov 30th, 2019 45m 14s

Pastor Brian Guinto from Reformation OPC in Olympia, WA preached on November 24, 2019 from Philippians 1:27-30 and Job 1:6-12. One key point from this sermon was that all things come from God – suffering included. God is not “out to get you”! Y

Blessing After Blessing: Ps. 134

Nov 30th, 2019 58m

Rev. Dale Van Dyke from Covenant Grace URC preached on November 17, 2019 from Psalm 134. This Psalm deals with pilgrims/travelers. There were two types of blessings discussed in the sermon: Blessing of the departing pilgrims, and blessing of th