Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
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We are a confessional Bible believing church seeking to serve the Lord as a faithful community in Clovis/Fresno, CA. These are sermons preached by the Rev. Gary Findley the Protestant Chaplain at Wasco State Prison.
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Connections to an Empty Tomb
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preacher: Rev. David Inks
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
An Ensuring Confusion
An Exegetical Clue
An Emotional Consequence
An Evangelical Confession
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/c8Ah0fmDaZg Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18 (King James Version)
1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away th ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Bearing Witness of Our Risen Savior
Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 17, QA 45
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Preacher: Rev. David Inks
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
We Extoll His Victory
We Embrace His Virtue
We Experience His Vitality
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/o_6eghGWkL0 The Heidelberg Catechism: Q.45 How does Christ’s resurrection benefit us?
A. First, by his resurrection he has overcome death, so that he might make us share in the righteousness he obtained for us by his death. Second, by his power we too are already raised to a new life. Third, Christ’s ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Heirs According to Promise
Scripture: Romans 4:6-12
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Its Conflicting Energy
Its Comfortable Estate
Its Common Exemption
Its Certified Encouragement
Its Celebrated Endurance
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/afApXImdjjg Scripture Reading: Romans 4:6-12 (King James Version)
6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Sons of Abraham – Sons of God
Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13, QA 33-34
Scripture: John 8:39-47
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Their Variety
Their Victory
Their Value
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/smTmRmHlmpc The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 13 Q.33 Why is he called God’s “only begotten Son” when we also are God’s children?
A. Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God. We, however, are adopted children of God—adopted by grace for the sake of Christ.
Q.34 Why do you call him “our Lord”?
A. Because—not with gold or si ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Footprints to Heaven
Scripture: Romans 4:6-12
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
A Righteous Endorsement
A Relinquished Effort
A Remitted Evil
A Relegated Emblem
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/3Cu0ohBaOoQ Scripture Reading: Romans 4:6-12 (King James Version)
6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circ ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
The Earthly Sufferings of Jesus Christ
Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15, QA 37-39
Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Their Great Endurance
Their Growing Expectation
Their Generous Emancipation
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/Fyuady1lOcQ The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 15 Q.37 What do you understand by the word “suffered”?
A. That during his whole life on earth, but especially at the end, Christ sustained in body and soul the wrath of God against the sin of the whole human race. This he did in order that, by hi ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Fear of the Lord
Scripture: Jonah 1
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Calling
Contempt
Confession
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/Xsjq5IX4bvI Scripture Reading: Jonah 1 (King James Version)
1 Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go w ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Gifted Members
Confession: Belgic Confession: Article 12
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-25
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Singular Source
Special Shape
Strengthening Substance
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/9kBw6Mfo6No Belgic Confession: Article 12: The Creation of All Things
We believe that the Father created heaven and earth and all other creatures from nothing, when it seemed good to him, by his Word—that is to say, by his Son. He has given all creatures their being, form, and appearance, and their various functions for serving their Creator. Even ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Five Point of Judaism
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26 (Read from ESV)
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
Its Burdensome Constraint
Its Belittled Christ
Its Binding Character
Its Broken Cisterns
Its Boastful Clamor
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/Aq-tN_Cgewc Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1-26 (King James Version)
1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every m ..read more
Covenant United Reformed Church Sermons
2y ago
Fruit of Your Justification
Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32, QA 86
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26 (Read from ESV)
Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley
Sermon Outline:
Introduction
A Variety of Rotten Fruit
A Variety of Rich Fruit
A Vine of Righteousness
Conclusion
Sermon Video:
https://youtu.be/TGu1qb_-Nk8 The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 32 Q.86 Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why then should we do good works?
A. Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, is also renewing us by his Spirit into his image, s ..read more