Jesus Our Psalm-Singing Worship Leader

August 28, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringscornerstone, Hallel Psalms, Hebrews 2, Matthew 26, Passover, Psalm 118, triumphal entry

Psalm 118:1-29; Matthew 26:30-32; Hebrews 2:10-12 August 26, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Who among you are not familiar with the chorus, “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This short song is from Psalm 118 verse 24, one verse out of 29 verses in our text. It’s always better to sing songs straight from Scripture, such as this one verse. In singing the Psalms and other songs in the Bible, we can be…

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Bulletin: August 26, 2018, Using the New Trinity Psalter Hymnal

August 27, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringschurch bulletin, Psalm 118, Trinity Psalter Hymnal

This Lord’s Day, we began using the new Trinity Psalter Hymnal, thanks to an anonymous donor from Immanuel’s United Reformed Church in Salem, Oregon. So I introduced this new songbook with a sermon from Psalm 118. I also discussed the new features and differences with the old Blue Psalter Hymnal during our Sunday School and before the worship service. A few did not like the changes, but Lord willing, everyone will get used to it. Change is always a process. So here’s the bulletin using the new song numbers…

Hebrews Sermons

Final Exhortations and Benediction

May 29, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsbenediction, day of atonement, Hebrews 13, Psalm 118, Psalm 50

Psalm 50:23 ● Hebrews 13:1-25 May 28, 2017 ● Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: What if the pastor of your church has “been guilty of arrogance, responding to conflict with a quick temper and harsh speech, and leading the staff and elders in a domineering manner … [and having] attitudes and behaviors reflected by a domineering style of leadership”? What if the pastor “domineers by making people feel unsafe and insecure should they desire to voice an objection to his proposals and policies”? These statements were made…

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“I AM the Resurrection and the Life: Do You Believe This?”

March 28, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSprings1 Corinthians 15, John 11, Psalm 118, resurrection

Scripture Readings: Psalm 118:22-27; John 11:17-25 (text) March 27, 2016 * ZCRC (Pasig) and BSCC * Download this sermon (PDF) Ccongregation of Christ: A story is told of a Christian School teacher who asked her class the week before Easter about their knowledge of the celebration. One little girl volunteered her opinion, “Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all that.” “No, that’s not it,” said the teacher. “I know what Easter is,” said another excitedly. “Easter is…