The Biblical Doctrine of Sickness and Healing

September 19, 2015September 19, 2015 BigSpringsanointing oil, extreme unction, faith healers, James 5, praying for the sick, Word-Faith

September 19, 2015 * Download this article (PDF) The Meaning of James 5:14-15 This morning, in our Men’s Bible Study of the Epistle of James, we arrived at James 5:13-20. Most of the discussion dwelled on the role of elders in praying for the sick, and on the use of “anointing oil.” So here’s a short summary of what the Bible says about sickness and healing. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with…

Psalms Sermons

“In Your Presence There is Fullness of Joy”

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 BigSpringsActs 2, beautiful inheritance, chosen portion, Psalm 16, resurrection, Syrian refugees

Readings: Psalm 16 (text); Acts 2:25-28; 13:34-37 September 13, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: The world seems to be in a downward spiral of violence and oppression against Christians. Homosexual marriage and abortion are legal in America and many other nations. Violence against Christians, resulting in death and destruction of tens of thousands, is almost universal in Muslim-dominated countries in the Middle East and North Africa. We agonize and despair when we see pictures of our brothers and sisters suffering and being killed, not knowing…

Ezekiel Sermons

Violating God’s Law is Profaning His Holy Name

September 7, 2015 BigSprings1 Timothy 4, common and holy, Ezekiel 22, Sabbath, unclean and clean

Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 22:26; 1 Timothy 4:4-5 September 6, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: What do Reformed Christians like us mention the most in theological conversations? By far, our favorite word is “covenant,” such as “covenant children,” “covenant people,” and “covenant promises.” Many of our churches have the words “Covenant Church.” Sometimes, other Christians get tired of our constant use of this most important motif in Scriptures. In preparing for today’s sermon, I realized that another very common and important motif in the Bible is…

Psalms Sermons

The Perfect Song for the Perfect Royal Wedding

August 30, 2015 BigSprings

Readings:Psalms 45 (text); Hebrews 1:8-9; Ephesians 5:25-27 August 23, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: July 29, 1981 was a memorable day for 750 million people around the world. On this day, the “wedding of the century” took place: the wedding of Prince Charles, heir to the throne of England, and Lady Diana Spencer. It was a pompous and ostentatious event. The bride wore an ivory taffeta and antique lace gown decorated with 10,000 tiny mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls. Both her train and veil were 25 feet…

Bible studies Church Blog

Six Reasons Why the “Millennium” is Simply Heaven-on-Earth Escapism

August 24, 2015July 10, 2017 BigSprings

August 24, 2015 Download this article (PDF) Most Christians believe in a “millennium,” a period of 1,000 years during which Christ reigns over an earthly kingdom from his throne in Jerusalem. They believe in the following series of events in the endtimes, with two major resurrections separated by the millennium: But there are at least six endtime Bible passages that are unaware of two resurrections separated by 1,000 years. (All emphases added.) 1. Daniel 12:1-2: “At that time… many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,…

Psalms Sermons

“My Soul Thirsts for You, O God!”

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 BigSpringsas the deer panteth for the water, John 4, Psalm 22, Psalm 42, Psalm 43, worship

Readings:Psalms 42-43 (text); John 4:13-14 August 16, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Today, Christians are bombarded on television, books, seminars with promises of a life of prosperity–of health, wealth and happiness. That Christian life is a life without sadness, grief, loneliness, struggles, or even death. But what our Lord Jesus Christ promises his people is a life of struggles, pain, persecution, and even martyrdom at the hands of God’s enemies. We have already studied several of the Psalms, and what have we found? Many of the…

A Few Notes on The Sermon on the Mount

August 10, 2015October 18, 2016 BigSpringsBeatitudes, kingdom of heaven, law and gospel, Matthew 5-7, Sermon on the Mount, Ten Commandments

This was a portion of our Sunday class discussion today, August 9. Download the notes (PDF) here. Beatitudes The Beatitudes have eight blessings with promises. The first and last blessings are already received by kingdom people. The other six blessings await a future day when the kingdom of God is fully consummated. However, though there is a definite day of consummation at the return of Christ, all of these “blessings” are already being enjoyed by believers in this age (“already but not yet”). Verse Blessing Promise Present/Future? OT Reference…

Psalms Sermons

“How Precious is Your Steadfast Love, O God!”

August 9, 2015August 13, 2015 BigSpringsKing David, Psalm 36, Psalm 37, reformed sermons

Readings:Psalm 36:1-37:2 (text); John 7:37-39; 8:12 August 2 2015, Pasig Covenant Reformed Church * August 9, 2015, Big Springs Community Church Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: As we scan the news these last several weeks, we as Christians might as well just throw our hands up in the air and say, “I give up. It’s no use to resist and oppose the wickedness of the world.” First, the Supreme Court forced the hands of all 50 states to legalize same-sex marriage. Second, we learned of Planned…

Sabbath Sermons

The Lord’s Day as Our Sabbath Delight and Rest

August 3, 2015August 3, 2015 BigSprings4th Commandment, Genesis 2, Hebrews 4, Isaiah 58, Lord's Day, Sabbath, worship

Second in the series on the Lord’s Day Genesis 2:1-3; Isaiah 58:13-14 (text); Hebrews 4:1-4 Rev. Nollie Malabuyo • August 2, 2015 (Big Springs Community Church) Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: In the first three Commandments of the Decalogue, the Lord tells us that we are to worship God alone, not idols, and to honor his name. The Fourth Commandment is also about honoring him when we honor the Sabbath day to keep it holy (Exod 20:8-11). Our text in Isaiah 58:13-14 tells us that if…

“Silence?” by Rev. William Shishko (OPC)

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 BigSprings1 Corinthians 6, homosexuality, same sex marriage

Is it loving to be silent when the Scriptures declare unequivocally that certain patterns of conduct prohibit the unrepentant from entering the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:9-10)? Why are we silent? Because we have too much fear of man, but too little fear God; too much desire for the approval of the world, but too little desire for the approval of Christ; too much of the spirit of the age, but too little of the Spirit of God. The following is a copy of “Silence,” written by Rev. William…