“These Were Commended for Their Faith”

May 8, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsfaith, Hebrews 11, Isaiah 53, Jericho, Joel Osteen, perseverance of the saints, Rahab, Steven Furtick

Isaiah 53:1-12; Hebrews 11:30-40 May 7, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “Start calling yourself healed, happy, whole, blessed, and prosperous. Stop talking to God about how big your mountains are, and start talking to your mountains about how big your God is! Don’t just accept whatever comes your way in life. You were born to win; you were born for greatness; you were created to be a champion in life.” Compare this quote with verses 35-38 of our text, describing the tremendous hardship many believers suffer…

Hebrews Sermons

By Faith Moses Left Egypt to Suffer for Christ

April 30, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsby faith, Egypt, Hebrews 11, Moses, Pharaoh, Red Sea

Exodus 2:1-4; 14:21-30; Hebrews 11:23-29 April 30, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: To those of you who spend some time on Facebook, did you notice the fondness for posts like, “Which celebrity do you most resemble?” or “What state is your favorite?” Even Reformed Christians have this question, “Which Reformer are you?” and if it turns out John Calvin or Martin Luther, you can congratulate yourself. I think of this Facebook culture as a form of name-dropping, an annoying habit of some people who mention—or “drop”—names…

1 Samuel Sermons

Sermon videos on April 23, 2017

April 25, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSprings1 Samuel 17, Acts 2, David and Goliath

On April 23, 2017, Rev. Kevin Efflandt, Pastor of Zion United Reformed Church in Ripon, California, preached and led our worship services. The videos below are from Zion URC’s Youtube channel, and show the whole services. Pastor Kevin preached the same sermons in our church. Morning Service: “David and Goliath” based on 1 Samuel 17 (The sermon is at the 26:15 mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw6jLyl8gmU Afternoon Service: “A Model Church” based on Acts 2:42-47 (The sermon is at the 32:35 mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9aKptiYaXU

Bible studies Book of Revelation Sunday School

Satan’s Spiritual Warfare Against Christians Through Counterfeiting

April 25, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAntichrist, Beast, counterfeit Trinity, Dragon, False Prophet, Great Prostitute, Revelation 12, Revelation 13, Revelation 16

Based on The Returning King by Vern Poythress Download this article (PDF) 1. The Dragon is a Counterfeit God. The Dragon is a picture of Satan (12:9), a counterfeit God. He disguises himself as “an angel of light” (2 Cor 11:14). 2. The Beast (13:1-10) is a Counterfeit Christ The Beast is the image of the Dragon. Satan imitates God creating man in his own image (Gen 1:27). Christ the Son of God is “the image of the invisible God” (Col 1:15). Satan made the Beast in his own image,…

Colossians Easter Sermons

“You Have Been Raised with Christ”

April 16, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSprings1 Corinthians 15, Colossians 3, Easter, Heidelberg Catechism 45, hidden with Christ, Psalm 27, Resurrection Day

Psalm 27:3-5; Colossians 3:1-4 April 16, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Have you ever wondered why Good Friday, a commemoration of our Lord’s crucifixion, is called “Good”? Some say it originated from the English or German name for “God’s Friday.” As early as the 2nd century, Christians started commemorating the “Passover” of Crucifixion and Resurrection in a time of fasting, prayer, and penance. It is a celebration of our Holy God’s great love in Christ, so that in some parts of Europe, the day is called…

Good Friday

Joint Good Friday Service

April 6, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringscrucifixion, Good Friday, worship service

Big Springs Community Church invites everyone to our Joint Good Friday Service with Montague Reformation Church and Lake Shastina Community Bible Church. Date and Time: April 14, 2017 • 6:00 PM Place: Big Springs Community Church, 7220 Highway A12, Montague, CA 96064 Contact No.: 530.598.7584 The service will have seven Scripture lessons, followed by a meditation and song on each lesson. Each Lesson and Song takes us from an Old Testament prophecy about the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ to its fulfillment in the New Testament.…

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

“By Faith Abraham Obeyed”

April 3, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAbraham's faith, Canaan, Genesis 12, Genesis 22, Haran, Hebrews 11, Ur of the Chaldees

Genesis 12:1-4; 22:9-18; Hebrews 11:8-22 April 2, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Liberals are known to reject the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. Instead, they argue that the Bible was written by fallible men, so there are errors and contradictions. Take for example this quote from a professor at a liberal university who wrote recently, “The book of Genesis was written during the period of the monarchy… for the purpose of setting up and defending the very idea of a…

Colossians Easter Sermons

Easter Sunday Service April 16, 2017

April 2, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsColossians 3, Easter, resurrection, worship service

Join us to worship the Risen Christ, who was raised for our justification, so we may walk in newness of life. Time and Date: 10:30 AM, April 16, 2017 Sermon Title: “You Have Been Raised with Christ” Scripture Texts: Psalm 27:3-4; Colossians 3:1-4 Sermon Outline: “Seek the Things That are Above” “Your Life is Hidden with Christ” “You Will Also Appear with Him in Glory”

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

Living by Faith

March 27, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAbel, Enoch, furtick, Genesis 5, Genesis 6, hall of faith, Hebrews 11, Noah, oprah, osteen

Genesis 5:24; 6:9; Hebrews 1:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 21 and 22 March 26, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “I am a Christian. That is my faith… But it is not required. I have respect for all faiths. All faiths. But what I’m talking about is not faith or religion. I’m talking about spirituality.” In a recent survey, one-third of Americans said the one who said this has more “impact” on their spiritual lives than their pastors or priests.[footnote]Sister Laurel, “NOprah,” The Reluctant First…

Hebrews Sermons

Exhortations and Warnings About Christ’s Sacrifice

March 19, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsapostasy, Hebrews 10, holy of holies, perseverance of the saints, torn curtain, unpardonable sin

Isaiah 26:20–21; Habakkuk 2:3–4; Hebrews 10:19-39 March 19, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: One of the most reassuring and comforting doctrines of the Bible is what is called “perseverance of the saints.” We believe that all true Christians who have been chosen by God will never lose their salvation after believing and trusting in Christ alone. We have life eternal, so that we do not lose and find salvation repeatedly. But many evangelicals resent this doctrine, saying that it would lead Christians to be negligent and…