Rev. Serven

Archive of Pastor Serven’s Sermons

Devoted to the Things of God

Posted by on Jun 8, 2008 in Rev. Serven

The state of the modern church: bored with Jesus Christ. Lost it’s sense of “taste”. Definition of an apostle. If we love Jesus, we will love what he has taught us. Purpose of Christian Fellowship. The Lord’s Supper gives spiritual nourishment to fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Prayer is the way we communicate trust, love and submission to God. Luther’s pattern of prayer. We are called to be glad in the Lord. Text: Acts 2:40-47 Guest Preacher, Pastor Jeff Yelton. In 2 Samuel 19:35, Barzillai is offered the opportunity to sit at King...

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The Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 3

Posted by on Jun 1, 2008 in Rev. Serven

Twin themes in Micah–Judgment and Deliverance. Resting in God’s peace though the fears of life. God’s covenant promises. Covenant keepers vs. covenant breakers. God prospers His people even in the midst of corporate judgment. There will always be opposition to God’s word. Where does our confidence lie? John Wesley preaching on his father’s tombstone. The Lord will not forsake His people. Grab ahold of Christ. Text: Micah 5:1-15 We return to our study of the Prophet Micah and his message about the coming kingdom of our Lord. In chapter 4 we noted Micah’s...

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The Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 2

Posted by on May 27, 2008 in Rev. Serven

Short review of the history of the book of Micah. God brings forth a Redeemer for the remnant. Lone Ranger Christians. Peace in the life of the Christian. Story of John Wesley. The remnant is great and growing multitude. Text: Micah 5:1-9 We return to our study of the Prophet Micah and his message about the coming kingdom of our Lord. In chapter 4 we noted Micah’s vision of the Lord’s House, the Lord’s People, and the Lord’s Victory. We also discussed how this kingdom actually began with the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus (cf. Mk 1:14-15; Gal. 4:4-5). And even though it is a kingdom that...

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Our Confidence for Missions

Posted by on May 21, 2008 in Rev. Serven

Text: Acts 18: 9-10 Guest Preacher, Dr. Bill Higgins preaches, missionary to the Tarascan people in Mexico and adjunct professor at Juan Calvino Seminaro. [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2008/mp3/2008_05_18_our_confidence_for_missions_higgins.mp3[/podcast]...

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The Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 1

Posted by on May 11, 2008 in Rev. Serven

Text: Micah 4:1-13 When the new heavens and the new earth finally come, it will be the end of all sin, death, and suffering (Rev. 21:1-4). Hallelujah! All things will be made new. Yet, prior to that time the Lord will establish his kingdom here on earth (cf. Matt. 6:10; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 13:18-21, 17:21; Col. 1:13-14). The Gospel message of this kingdom will penetrate into every dark corner of the globe, bringing light into the darkness. Moreover, as history slowly unfolds our Lord will bring about multiple fulfillments of what has been foretold through his prophets, until all is completely...

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Judgments on Prophets, Priests, and Kings

Posted by on May 4, 2008 in Rev. Serven

Text: Micah 3:1-12 All prophets, priests, and kings have been given a sacred trust by God to uphold justice and righteousness in their respective offices (cf. Ex. 18:21-22, 19:5-6, 28-29; Duet. 18:21-22; Rom. 13:1; 1 Pet. 2:4-5, 9, 13-17). Moreover, when they are faithful in their conduct they emulate the Lord Jesus Christ. These men should be honored for the sake of their office, but this does not mean that their behavior and judgments are always honorable. Sadly, the following Latin phrase is true: Delirant reges, plectuntur Achivi, “The Kings act foolishly and the people suffer for it.”...

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