Topic: Church

May 1, 2009 Rev. John Sawtelle 

1 Corinthian 3:10-17 | Be careful how you build

Feb 18, 2009 Rev. John Sawtelle 

1 Corinthians 1:10-16 | A Call to Unity

Feb 18, 2009 Rev. John Sawtelle 

1 Corinthians | An Overview: Closing the gap!

Nov 25, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Belgic Confession, Article 34 | Baptism Part 1

Nov 9, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Belgic Confession, Article 32

Oct 19, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Belgic Confession, Article 29 | The Marks of the Church

Sep 28, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 2 comments

Belgic Confession, Article 28 | The true visible church

Sep 23, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Belgic Confession, Article 27 | The Universal Church

Jul 3, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 | The Church at Peace

Jun 2, 2008 Rev. Tom Morrison 

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Satan’s Plan

May 11, 2007 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 13): The Purpose and Obligations of the Church

Apr 11, 2007 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 10): Church Government

Apr 4, 2007 Rev. Movses Janbazian 

Matthew 21:28-46 | King of a new people

Apr 2, 2007 Rev. Tom Morrison 

Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 9): Church Discipline: Church Membership

Mar 6, 2007 Rev. Movses Janbazian 

Romans 11:25-36 | In this way all Israel will be saved

Feb 21, 2007 Rev. Adam Kaloostian 

Acts 2:40-47 | Portrait of the Church, part 1

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Jun 22 Rev. Tom Morrison
Matthew 9:35-10:15 | Exclusive Preaching

Jun 20 Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jun 16 Rev. Adam Kaloostian
Psalms 1 & 2–The Blessed Man in Whom We Take Refuge

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Matthew 9:9-17 | Humility and Joy

May 25 Rev. Tom Morrison
Matthew 9:1-8 | Healing

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Jun 22 Rev. Tom Morrison
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 14 | Seed of David

Jun 20 Rev. Tom Morrison
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13 | The Son of God and the children of God

Jun 1 Rev. Tom Morrison
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12 | Prophet, Priest and King

May 25 Rev. Tom Morrison
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 11 | Exclusive Salvation

May 18 Rev. Tom Morrison
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 10 | Providence

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Recent Comments

Jul 3 Rev. John Sawtelle on The Ten Commandments | part 16: decorum in the worship service

Eric This is a very difficult passage. You are correct that Luther and Calvin believed women should wear a head covering in worship as a sign of submission. I am not convinced that this passage deals with public worship, and therefore I am not willin… continue reading »

Jun 29 Eric on The Ten Commandments | part 16: decorum in the worship service

What is your opinions on head coverings? I see that Calvin held that women should cover their heads in church with cloth, and that also goes for Knox, and Luther. I also see that it seems this stance was never really addressed, but just faded away. D… continue reading »

Apr 21 Rev. John Sawtelle on Apostles' Creed

Yes, I understand that to be the the position of Lutherans historically. The Reformed have rejected a literal, physical descent of Christ into hell for several reasons. One, the Heidelberg Catechism interprets the phrase to mean that Jesus experience… continue reading »

Apr 21 Bonnie Menges on Apostles' Creed

I am WELS Lutheran and we believe Jesus descended to hell in TRIUMPH. He crushed the devil and his angels; we no longer are dead in our sins.… continue reading »

Apr 8 Gary on Chalcedonian Creed

Dear Rev. Sawtelle; Thank you for your clarification. I agree that it is unlikely any URC Consistory would *reject* the Chalcedonian Definition, but that wasn't really my question. The placement of the CD in the list of Ecumenical Creeds offici… continue reading »

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