Sermons from Christ Covenant Churchhttps://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/en-usSun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600© 1971-2026 Christ Covenant Church. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture readings are from the English Standard Version Bible, © 2001 Crossway; Used by permission; All rights reserved.Christ Covenant ChurchChrist Covenant Church is a reformed, presbyterian church (RPCNA) in Lawrence, Kansas. Here, you can find archives of the sermons preached during our Sabbath morning worship services, both from our pastor, Rev. John McFarland, and the occasional guest preacher. To learn more about our church, visit christcovenantchurchrpc.org. We would love to have you join us for worship!Christ Covenant Church is a reformed, presbyterian church (RPCNA) in Lawrence, Kansas. Here, you can find archives of the sermons preached during our Sabbath morning worship services, both from our pastor, Rev. John McFarland, and the occasional guest preacher. To learn more about our church, visit christcovenantchurchrpc.org. We would love to have you join us for worship!Christ Covenant Churchinfo@christcovenantchurchrpc.orgWeekly on SundayfalseSermon for February 22, 2026: Jesus, Stay With Us! (John 4:39-45)John McFarlandJohn McFarland“Please stay, to tell us more about Jesus!” This is what all evangelists long to hear. Is this always our sign to stay around, and why did Jesus say no?!“Please stay, to tell us more about Jesus!” This is what all evangelists long to hear. Is this always our sign to stay around, and why did Jesus say no?!

]]>“Please stay, to tell us more about Jesus!” This is what all evangelists long to hear. Is this always our sign to stay around, and why did Jesus say no?!

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-02-22.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-02-22-jesus-stay-with-us/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 15, 2026: Fields White for Harvest (John 4:20-38)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandAs we close out this bold interview & divine appointment involving the woman of Sychar & our Master, what can we learn about evangelitic witness, from Him, from her, and from the relatively silent & absent disciples?As we close out this bold interview & divine appointment involving the woman of Sychar & our Master, what can we learn about evangelitic witness, from Him, from her, and from the relatively silent & absent disciples?

]]>As we close out this bold interview & divine appointment involving the woman of Sychar & our Master, what can we learn about evangelitic witness, from Him, from her, and from the relatively silent & absent disciples?

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-02-15.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-02-15-fields-white-for-harvest/Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 8, 2026: He'd Give You Living Water (John 4:10-20)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThe woman of Sychar was highly distracted by things of this world, but Jesus continued to present Himself as the living water to quench her real thirst, then make her a fountain of that life for others.<p>The woman of Sychar was highly distracted by things of this world, but Jesus continued to present Himself as the living water to quench her real thirst, then make her a fountain of that life for others.</p><p>The woman of Sychar was highly distracted by things of this world, but Jesus continued to present Himself as the living water to quench her real thirst, then make her a fountain of that life for others.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-02-08.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-02-01-the-egyptian-option/Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 1, 2026: The Egyptian Option (Genesis 16)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin Campbell&ldquo;Taking matters into our own hands&rdquo; usually leads to folly, and such was the case for Abram and Sarai, who believed they were ill-equipped to bear children as God promised them. But if we choose to wait on God instead as Hagar did, He will bless us.“Taking matters into our own hands” usually leads to folly, and such was the case for Abram and Sarai, who believed they were ill-equipped to bear children as God promised them. But if we choose to wait on God instead as Hagar did, He will bless us.

]]>“Taking matters into our own hands” usually leads to folly, and such was the case for Abram and Sarai, who believed they were ill-equipped to bear children as God promised them. But if we choose to wait on God instead as Hagar did, He will bless us.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-02-01.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-02-01-the-egyptian-option-1/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 18, 2026: Jesus Had to Pass Through Samaria (Joh 4:1-10)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandWhy is it that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Why didn&rsquo;t the infamous impurity of that place &amp; those people keep Jesus away? What more can we see about Jesus from this famous interaction?Why is it that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Why didn’t the infamous impurity of that place & those people keep Jesus away? What more can we see about Jesus from this famous interaction?

]]>Why is it that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Why didn’t the infamous impurity of that place & those people keep Jesus away? What more can we see about Jesus from this famous interaction?

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-01-18.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-01-18-jesus-had-to-pass-through-samaria/Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 11, 2026: He Must Increase (John 3:22-36)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJesus publicly praised John the Baptist, hinting as great teachers do that we should strive to be like this &ldquo;model.&rdquo; Do you know, specifically, what Jesus found admirable about His cousin?Jesus publicly praised John the Baptist, hinting as great teachers do that we should strive to be like this “model.” Do you know, specifically, what Jesus found admirable about His cousin?

]]>Jesus publicly praised John the Baptist, hinting as great teachers do that we should strive to be like this “model.” Do you know, specifically, what Jesus found admirable about His cousin?

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-01-11.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-01-11-he-must-increase/Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 4, 2026: Fear Not (Genesis 15)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellEven though Abram has already seen God&rsquo;s great power at work, he is still afraid that God will not be able to fulfill His promise to give him an heir. He is anxious about misery, sin, and death. But the Word of God comes to him proclaiming, &ldquo;Fear not,&rdquo; and reassures him of His promises. We can be just as sure that the Word of God has come to conquer misery, sin, and death for us.Even though Abram has already seen God’s great power at work, he is still afraid that God will not be able to fulfill His promise to give him an heir. He is anxious about misery, sin, and death. But the Word of God comes to him proclaiming, “Fear not,” and reassures him of His promises. We can be just as sure that the Word of God has come to conquer misery, sin, and death for us.

]]>Even though Abram has already seen God’s great power at work, he is still afraid that God will not be able to fulfill His promise to give him an heir. He is anxious about misery, sin, and death. But the Word of God comes to him proclaiming, “Fear not,” and reassures him of His promises. We can be just as sure that the Word of God has come to conquer misery, sin, and death for us.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2026/sermon-2026-01-04.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2026-01-04-fear-not/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for December 28, 2025: Jesus' Teaching on Vow-Keeping (Matthew 5:31-37)Evan RobinsonEvan RobinsonThe Sermon on the Mount served as the beginning of Jesus bringing the ideals of God&rsquo;s Kingdom down to reality. And one of the most sorely-misunderstood aspects of God&rsquo;s Law at the time was the subject of divorce. Today we ought to heed Christ&rsquo;s warnings and strive to be faithful, as He will always be faithful to us.The Sermon on the Mount served as the beginning of Jesus bringing the ideals of God’s Kingdom down to reality. And one of the most sorely-misunderstood aspects of God’s Law at the time was the subject of divorce. Today we ought to heed Christ’s warnings and strive to be faithful, as He will always be faithful to us.

Our guest preacher today is Evan Robinson, a minister-in-training currently studying at Birmingham Theological Seminary and church planter in Topeka, Kansas through the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

]]>The Sermon on the Mount served as the beginning of Jesus bringing the ideals of God’s Kingdom down to reality. And one of the most sorely-misunderstood aspects of God’s Law at the time was the subject of divorce. Today we ought to heed Christ’s warnings and strive to be faithful, as He will always be faithful to us.

Our guest preacher today is Evan Robinson, a minister-in-training currently studying at Birmingham Theological Seminary and church planter in Topeka, Kansas through the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-12-28.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-12-28-jesus-teaching-on-vow-keeping/Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for December 21, 2025: God So Loved the World (John 3:16)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandWe should not penalize ourselves due to our &ldquo;familiarity&rdquo; with this most famous verse. Rather, we should look more intently into this big verse about a big God, big world, big love, &amp; big faith requiring our big response.We should not penalize ourselves due to our “familiarity” with this most famous verse. Rather, we should look more intently into this big verse about a big God, big world, big love, & big faith requiring our big response.

]]>We should not penalize ourselves due to our “familiarity” with this most famous verse. Rather, we should look more intently into this big verse about a big God, big world, big love, & big faith requiring our big response.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-12-21.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-12-21-god-so-loved-the-world/Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for December 14, 2025: Footsteps of Faith (Genesis 12:4-15:21)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellPaul in Romans 4 describes Abram as one who &ldquo;walked in the footsteps of faith.&rdquo; This included obedience to God, but also times of disobedience; times where his faith was tested through temptation and persecution; and times where he questioned his faith, followed by God confirming His covenant with him.Paul in Romans 4 describes Abram as one who “walked in the footsteps of faith.” This included obedience to God, but also times of disobedience; times where his faith was tested through temptation and persecution; and times where he questioned his faith, followed by God confirming His covenant with him.

]]>Paul in Romans 4 describes Abram as one who “walked in the footsteps of faith.” This included obedience to God, but also times of disobedience; times where his faith was tested through temptation and persecution; and times where he questioned his faith, followed by God confirming His covenant with him.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-12-14.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-12-14-footsteps-of-faith/Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for December 7, 2025: The Uplifted Son of Man (John 3:9-21)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThere is an element of offense in the gospel, seen even in one &ldquo;picture&rdquo; God gave us of it, the uplifting of the bronze serpent by Moses in the wilderness. But those who are born from above are glad to look up, and to look away from themselves.There is an element of offense in the gospel, seen even in one “picture” God gave us of it, the uplifting of the bronze serpent by Moses in the wilderness. But those who are born from above are glad to look up, and to look away from themselves.

]]>There is an element of offense in the gospel, seen even in one “picture” God gave us of it, the uplifting of the bronze serpent by Moses in the wilderness. But those who are born from above are glad to look up, and to look away from themselves.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-12-07.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-12-07-the-uplifted-son-of-man/Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for November 30, 2025: The Tale of Two Rabbis (John 3:1-8)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandHere we see a recorded conversation between two rabbis (teachers): Nicodemus and Jesus. One rabbi came in with flattery which disguised his ignorance about the most important spiritual truths. The other Rabbi shows us how critical it is for all teachers &amp; students to know the regeneration precedes faith if one is to be saved at all &amp; born from above.Here we see a recorded conversation between two rabbis (teachers): Nicodemus and Jesus. One rabbi came in with flattery which disguised his ignorance about the most important spiritual truths. The other Rabbi shows us how critical it is for all teachers & students to know the regeneration precedes faith if one is to be saved at all & born from above.

]]>Here we see a recorded conversation between two rabbis (teachers): Nicodemus and Jesus. One rabbi came in with flattery which disguised his ignorance about the most important spiritual truths. The other Rabbi shows us how critical it is for all teachers & students to know the regeneration precedes faith if one is to be saved at all & born from above.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-11-30.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-11-30-the-tale-of-two-rabbis/Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for November 23, 2025: Chosen to Bless (Genesis 12:1-3)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellMan&rsquo;s attempt to reverse the curse of sin and recreate paradise failed, but God did not leave man hopeless. Thus God chose Abram - a nomad with no heir who practiced idolatry in Babylon - and promised to bless the nations through him. God would indeed reverse the curse of sin for all nations through Abram&rsquo;s descendant, Jesus Christ.Man’s attempt to reverse the curse of sin and recreate paradise failed, but God did not leave man hopeless. Thus God chose Abram - a nomad with no heir who practiced idolatry in Babylon - and promised to bless the nations through him. God would indeed reverse the curse of sin for all nations through Abram’s descendant, Jesus Christ.

]]>Man’s attempt to reverse the curse of sin and recreate paradise failed, but God did not leave man hopeless. Thus God chose Abram - a nomad with no heir who practiced idolatry in Babylon - and promised to bless the nations through him. God would indeed reverse the curse of sin for all nations through Abram’s descendant, Jesus Christ.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-11-23.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-11-23-chosen-to-bless/Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for November 16, 2025: Passover #1 - Cleansing Time (John 2:13-25)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThis first temple-cleansing by Jesus teaches us much about the rights of the Son, the purpose of the Passover &amp; temple &amp; sacrificial system, ways we reveal our impurity, and the consuming zeal Jesus has for this house &amp; body.This first temple-cleansing by Jesus teaches us much about the rights of the Son, the purpose of the Passover & temple & sacrificial system, ways we reveal our impurity, and the consuming zeal Jesus has for this house & body.

]]>This first temple-cleansing by Jesus teaches us much about the rights of the Son, the purpose of the Passover & temple & sacrificial system, ways we reveal our impurity, and the consuming zeal Jesus has for this house & body.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-11-16.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-11-16-passover-1-cleansing-time/Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for November 9, 2025: The Birth of Babylon (Genesis 9:18-11:32)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellHumanity longs to return to the paradise God banished us from, so we often attempt to build our own paradise on Earth. But so long as sin exists, any paradise we build cannot last - such was the case of Noah after the Flood and of the founding of Babylon. Only the paradise God is building will last forever, and we see Him beginning to build it even in the immediate aftermath of the Flood.<p>Humanity longs to return to the paradise God banished us from, so we often attempt to build our own paradise on Earth. But so long as sin exists, any paradise we build cannot last - such was the case of Noah after the Flood and of the founding of Babylon. Only the paradise God is building will last forever, and we see Him beginning to build it even in the immediate aftermath of the Flood.</p><p>Humanity longs to return to the paradise God banished us from, so we often attempt to build our own paradise on Earth. But so long as sin exists, any paradise we build cannot last - such was the case of Noah after the Flood and of the founding of Babylon. Only the paradise God is building will last forever, and we see Him beginning to build it even in the immediate aftermath of the Flood.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-11-09.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-11-09-the-birth-of-babylon/Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for November 2, 2025: Our Evangelistic WitnessJohn McFarlandJohn McFarlandGiven the prominence of the several versions of The Great Commission along with the heavy Biblical emphasis on sowing &amp; reaping (spiritually understood), Christians &amp; our churches must push against the world&rsquo;s resistance and our own excuses so we are investing well in the practical sharing of Christ with many, especially those who are not walking with Him today.Given the prominence of the several versions of The Great Commission along with the heavy Biblical emphasis on sowing & reaping (spiritually understood), Christians & our churches must push against the world’s resistance and our own excuses so we are investing well in the practical sharing of Christ with many, especially those who are not walking with Him today.

]]>Given the prominence of the several versions of The Great Commission along with the heavy Biblical emphasis on sowing & reaping (spiritually understood), Christians & our churches must push against the world’s resistance and our own excuses so we are investing well in the practical sharing of Christ with many, especially those who are not walking with Him today.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-11-02.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-11-02-our-evangelistic-witness/Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for October 26, 2025: A Flood of Grace (Genesis 6:9-9:17)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellThe Flood was an outpouring of God&rsquo;s wrath on the corrupted world, yet it was also a display of His grace. Noah and his family deserved to die like everyone else, yet God showed grace to preserve them from His wrath through the Flood, and preserve them from His wrath after the Flood by establishing His covenant with Noah and his descendants.<p>The Flood was an outpouring of God&rsquo;s wrath on the corrupted world, yet it was also a display of His grace. Noah and his family deserved to die like everyone else, yet God showed grace to preserve them from His wrath through the Flood, and preserve them from His wrath after the Flood by establishing His covenant with Noah and his descendants.</p><p>The Flood was an outpouring of God&rsquo;s wrath on the corrupted world, yet it was also a display of His grace. Noah and his family deserved to die like everyone else, yet God showed grace to preserve them from His wrath through the Flood, and preserve them from His wrath after the Flood by establishing His covenant with Noah and his descendants.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-10-26.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-10-26-a-flood-of-grace/Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for October 19, 2025: The Seven Signs of JesusJohn McFarlandJohn McFarlandJohn selected seven of what must have been thousands of Jesus&rsquo; signs, to highlight His manifold care &amp; compassion, His power over all that could hinder us, and His obvious divinity.John selected seven of what must have been thousands of Jesus’ signs, to highlight His manifold care & compassion, His power over all that could hinder us, and His obvious divinity.

]]>John selected seven of what must have been thousands of Jesus’ signs, to highlight His manifold care & compassion, His power over all that could hinder us, and His obvious divinity.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-10-19.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-10-19-the-seven-signs-of-jesus/Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for October 12, 2025: The Epoch of Man (Genesis 4:1-6:8)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellAs man began to increase on earth after the Fall, there arose a distinction between those who identified themselves with the world and were corrupted, and those who found favor with God and were defined by their calling upon Him. We must therefore be heralds of righteousness in this sinful world just as Noah was.<p>As man began to increase on earth after the Fall, there arose a distinction between those who identified themselves with the world and were corrupted, and those who found favor with God and were defined by their calling upon Him. We must therefore be heralds of righteousness in this sinful world just as Noah was.</p><p>As man began to increase on earth after the Fall, there arose a distinction between those who identified themselves with the world and were corrupted, and those who found favor with God and were defined by their calling upon Him. We must therefore be heralds of righteousness in this sinful world just as Noah was.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-10-12.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-10-12-the-epoch-of-man/Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for October 5, 2025: Manifesting His Glory (John 2:1-12)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJesus began to glorify Himself &amp; His Father through signs, at a wedding. This teaches us much about Jesus, human life, priorities, and the wondrous grace of God.<p>Jesus began to glorify Himself &amp; His Father through signs, at a wedding. This teaches us much about Jesus, human life, priorities, and the wondrous grace of God.</p><p>Jesus began to glorify Himself &amp; His Father through signs, at a wedding. This teaches us much about Jesus, human life, priorities, and the wondrous grace of God.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-10-05.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-10-05-manifesting-his-glory/Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for September 21, 2025: This Is the Witness of John (John 1:19-34)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJohn the Baptist proved to be a faithful and truthful &ldquo;witness&rdquo; about Jesus by proclaiming and portraying that Jesus is God the Son, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. This witness would cost John much, but he was willing to fulfill the assignment. What does your life &ldquo;witness&rdquo; or testify most clearly? Ask those who love you most.John the Baptist proved to be a faithful and truthful “witness” about Jesus by proclaiming and portraying that Jesus is God the Son, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. This witness would cost John much, but he was willing to fulfill the assignment. What does your life “witness” or testify most clearly? Ask those who love you most.

]]>John the Baptist proved to be a faithful and truthful “witness” about Jesus by proclaiming and portraying that Jesus is God the Son, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. This witness would cost John much, but he was willing to fulfill the assignment. What does your life “witness” or testify most clearly? Ask those who love you most.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-09-21.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-09-21-this-is-the-witness-of-john/Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for September 14, 2025: Banished (Genesis 3)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellWhat happened to Paradise? Because of Man&rsquo;s sin, the whole Creation has fallen into sin. But what fell by sin God restores through grace. In Genesis 3, we see the beginning of both.<p>What happened to Paradise? Because of Man&rsquo;s sin, the whole Creation has fallen into sin. But what fell by sin God restores through grace. In Genesis 3, we see the beginning of both.</p><p>What happened to Paradise? Because of Man&rsquo;s sin, the whole Creation has fallen into sin. But what fell by sin God restores through grace. In Genesis 3, we see the beginning of both.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-09-14.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-09-14-banished/Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for September 7, 2025: Who Is This Word? (John 1:14-18)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJohn brings clarity now, that this Word who is God &amp; with God is Jesus Christ. Already the beloved disciple is teaching us that Jesus is God and truly man, God with us, the fullest expression of God&rsquo;s glory, &amp; the perfect meeting place for grace &amp; truth.John brings clarity now, that this Word who is God & with God is Jesus Christ. Already the beloved disciple is teaching us that Jesus is God and truly man, God with us, the fullest expression of God’s glory, & the perfect meeting place for grace & truth.

]]>John brings clarity now, that this Word who is God & with God is Jesus Christ. Already the beloved disciple is teaching us that Jesus is God and truly man, God with us, the fullest expression of God’s glory, & the perfect meeting place for grace & truth.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-09-07.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-09-07-who-is-this-word/Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for August 24, 2025: Character Distinction (John 1:6-13)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandAt the outset of the grand gospel drama, we are introduced to five characters: John the author, John the washer, the world which is largely lost &amp; dark, God&rsquo;s own people who are in this world, and the Light / Life who is either worshiped or rejected.At the outset of the grand gospel drama, we are introduced to five characters: John the author, John the washer, the world which is largely lost & dark, God’s own people who are in this world, and the Light / Life who is either worshiped or rejected.

]]>At the outset of the grand gospel drama, we are introduced to five characters: John the author, John the washer, the world which is largely lost & dark, God’s own people who are in this world, and the Light / Life who is either worshiped or rejected.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-08-24.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-08-24-character-distinction/Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for August 17, 2025: The Divine Narrative (Revelation 4:1)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellThe Word of God is the door that transforms us into the image of God by faith. This is the attitude and approach we must have as we examine Scripture, particularly as we prepare to study the narrative God lays out in the book of Genesis.<p>The Word of God is the door that transforms us into the image of God by faith. This is the attitude and approach we must have as we examine Scripture, particularly as we prepare to study the narrative God lays out in the book of Genesis.</p><p>The Word of God is the door that transforms us into the image of God by faith. This is the attitude and approach we must have as we examine Scripture, particularly as we prepare to study the narrative God lays out in the book of Genesis.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-08-17.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-08-17-the-divine-narrative/Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for August 10, 2025: A Past, Present, and Perfect Word (John 1:1-5)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJohn chose to open his Gospel with the same two words that open Genesis (in Greek), and he thrice highlighted Jesus as &ldquo;the Logos,&rdquo; a startling claim among Greeks. John also displayed Jesus as eternal, personal, relational, and the sustaining Power under all things.John chose to open his Gospel with the same two words that open Genesis (in Greek), and he thrice highlighted Jesus as “the Logos,” a startling claim among Greeks. John also displayed Jesus as eternal, personal, relational, and the sustaining Power under all things.

]]>John chose to open his Gospel with the same two words that open Genesis (in Greek), and he thrice highlighted Jesus as “the Logos,” a startling claim among Greeks. John also displayed Jesus as eternal, personal, relational, and the sustaining Power under all things.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-08-10.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-08-10-a-past-present-and-perfect-word/Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for August 3, 2025: The Very Best Place to Begin (John 20:30-31)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandIn line with John&rsquo;s own statement of purpose for his Gospel, we will rejoice to see Jesus as THE Christ (Messiah), THE Son of God (God the Son), that by believing in Jesus as THE Provision for all we need, we will enjoy real life in His name. Enjoy the journey!<p>In line with John&rsquo;s own statement of purpose for his Gospel, we will rejoice to see Jesus as THE Christ (Messiah), THE Son of God (God the Son), that by believing in Jesus as THE Provision for all we need, we will enjoy real life in His name. Enjoy the journey!</p><p>In line with John&rsquo;s own statement of purpose for his Gospel, we will rejoice to see Jesus as THE Christ (Messiah), THE Son of God (God the Son), that by believing in Jesus as THE Provision for all we need, we will enjoy real life in His name. Enjoy the journey!</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-08-03.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-08-03-the-very-best-place-to-begin/Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for June 8, 2025: Death to Life in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-7)Eliah MasseyEliah MasseyThe condition of sinners is not merely a spiritual sickness, as that would imply we could heal ourselves of this condition. Rather, sinners find themselves dead in their sins - a condition that requires divine intervention to be healed from. And God, because of His great mercy, has provided that divine intervention for us in the person of Jesus Christ so that we might live and have our identity in Him.The condition of sinners is not merely a spiritual sickness, as that would imply we could heal ourselves of this condition. Rather, sinners find themselves dead in their sins - a condition that requires divine intervention to be healed from. And God, because of His great mercy, has provided that divine intervention for us in the person of Jesus Christ so that we might live and have our identity in Him.

Our guest preacher today is Dr. Eliah Massey, a Pakistani missionary and founder of the Urdu Center for Reformed Theology.

]]>The condition of sinners is not merely a spiritual sickness, as that would imply we could heal ourselves of this condition. Rather, sinners find themselves dead in their sins - a condition that requires divine intervention to be healed from. And God, because of His great mercy, has provided that divine intervention for us in the person of Jesus Christ so that we might live and have our identity in Him.

Our guest preacher today is Dr. Eliah Massey, a Pakistani missionary and founder of the Urdu Center for Reformed Theology.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-06-08.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-06-08-death-to-life-in-christ/Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for June 1, 2025: More Than Conquerors (Psalm 118:1-18)Stan CopelandStan CopelandThe Psalms describe the Church&rsquo;s shared experience across the old and new covenants, and nowhere is this more evident than in Psalm 118. The same words that Israel sung as they remembered their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, we can sing as we remember our deliverance from slavery to sin.The Psalms describe the Church’s shared experience across the old and new covenants, and nowhere is this more evident than in Psalm 118. The same words that Israel sung as they remembered their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, we can sing as we remember our deliverance from slavery to sin.

Our guest preacher today is Stan Copeland, a retired pastor in the RPCNA from Quinter, Kansas.

]]>The Psalms describe the Church’s shared experience across the old and new covenants, and nowhere is this more evident than in Psalm 118. The same words that Israel sung as they remembered their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, we can sing as we remember our deliverance from slavery to sin.

Our guest preacher today is Stan Copeland, a retired pastor in the RPCNA from Quinter, Kansas.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-06-01.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-06-01-more-than-conquerors/Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for May 25, 2025: Refuge, Sin, Wisdom, Compassion (Psalm 90)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThis lone psalm/prayer of Moses is also a wilderness song, with sad realities of an Ecclesiastes-type life. Can there be comfort, purpose, and hope out there in the wild places?<p>This lone psalm/prayer of Moses is also a wilderness song, with sad realities of an Ecclesiastes-type life. Can there be comfort, purpose, and hope out there in the wild places?</p><p>This lone psalm/prayer of Moses is also a wilderness song, with sad realities of an Ecclesiastes-type life. Can there be comfort, purpose, and hope out there in the wild places?</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-05-25.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-05-25-refuge-sin-wisdom-compassion/Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for May 18, 2025: Restoration, Shining, Salvation (Psalm 80)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThis &ldquo;refugee Psalm&rdquo; cries out to God with a healthy desperation we&rsquo;d be wise to emulate. May God give US the life &amp; breath to cry up to Him, that His face may shine on us again, and we will be saved.This “refugee Psalm” cries out to God with a healthy desperation we’d be wise to emulate. May God give US the life & breath to cry up to Him, that His face may shine on us again, and we will be saved.

]]>This “refugee Psalm” cries out to God with a healthy desperation we’d be wise to emulate. May God give US the life & breath to cry up to Him, that His face may shine on us again, and we will be saved.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-05-18.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-05-18-restoration-shining-salvation/Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for May 11, 2025: The God Who Cared (Mark 4:35-41)Benjamin CampbellBenjamin CampbellIn Christ, God is with us, before us, and before us in life&rsquo;s trials &amp; temptations.In Christ, God is with us, before us, and before us in life’s trials & temptations.

Our guest preacher this week is Benjamin Campbell, a minister currently licensed in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and is a candidate in our search for an associate pastor/pastoral intern.

]]>In Christ, God is with us, before us, and before us in life’s trials & temptations.

Our guest preacher this week is Benjamin Campbell, a minister currently licensed in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and is a candidate in our search for an associate pastor/pastoral intern.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-05-11.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-05-11-the-god-who-cared/Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for May 4, 2025: Now to the King Eternal (Psalms 24, 47, 93, 96-99)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThe seven &ldquo;enthronement psalms,&rdquo; and all psalms really, emphasize God&rsquo;s sovereign glory and universal kingship. Details matter: What kind of royal is God and how does that impact His people &amp; realm?The seven “enthronement psalms,” and all psalms really, emphasize God’s sovereign glory and universal kingship. Details matter: What kind of royal is God and how does that impact His people & realm?

]]>The seven “enthronement psalms,” and all psalms really, emphasize God’s sovereign glory and universal kingship. Details matter: What kind of royal is God and how does that impact His people & realm?

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-05-04.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-05-04-now-to-the-king-eternal/Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for April 27, 2025: God's Limit on Injustice (Psalm 55)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThis psalm comes across as if written by one going through great duress, which is what betrayal does to us. Is there help and are there solutions for those experiencing this world&rsquo;s injustice?<p>This psalm comes across as if written by one going through great duress, which is what betrayal does to us. Is there help and are there solutions for those experiencing this world&rsquo;s injustice?</p><p>This psalm comes across as if written by one going through great duress, which is what betrayal does to us. Is there help and are there solutions for those experiencing this world&rsquo;s injustice?</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-04-27.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-04-27-gods-limit-on-injustice/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for April 20, 2025: "Because He Lives" ~ Why I BelieveJohn McFarlandJohn McFarlandThe fourth of the classic, early 1900s &ldquo;fundamentals of the Christian faith&rdquo; is that Jesus&rsquo; resurrection from the dead was literal, physical, and real. Is that true? Is it important? Does it matter, practically?The fourth of the classic, early 1900s “fundamentals of the Christian faith” is that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead was literal, physical, and real. Is that true? Is it important? Does it matter, practically?

]]>The fourth of the classic, early 1900s “fundamentals of the Christian faith” is that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead was literal, physical, and real. Is that true? Is it important? Does it matter, practically?

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-04-20.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-04-20-because-he-lives-~-why-i-believe/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for April 13, 2025: The Holy Spirit Gets His Due (John 14:15-31)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandEven if/since it is the Spirit&rsquo;s mode of operation to be subtle, shining His light on Father, Son, or truth &hellip; our Savior dedicates a good portion of this supper to teaching us about the great Teacher He would send, the Spirit of truth. There are so many benefits that come to recipients of this Gift.Even if/since it is the Spirit’s mode of operation to be subtle, shining His light on Father, Son, or truth … our Savior dedicates a good portion of this supper to teaching us about the great Teacher He would send, the Spirit of truth. There are so many benefits that come to recipients of this Gift.

]]>Even if/since it is the Spirit’s mode of operation to be subtle, shining His light on Father, Son, or truth … our Savior dedicates a good portion of this supper to teaching us about the great Teacher He would send, the Spirit of truth. There are so many benefits that come to recipients of this Gift.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-04-13.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-04-13-the-holy-spirit-gets-his-due/Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for April 6, 2025: The Holy Zeal of God's Righteous King (Psalm 101)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThis royal psalm leaves us lamenting that such a zealous, righteous king does not exist &ldquo;in the real world.&rdquo; Or does He? King Jesus is THE perfect King, and He empowers humble stewards to work out justice and mercy in their domains.This royal psalm leaves us lamenting that such a zealous, righteous king does not exist “in the real world.” Or does He? King Jesus is THE perfect King, and He empowers humble stewards to work out justice and mercy in their domains.

]]>This royal psalm leaves us lamenting that such a zealous, righteous king does not exist “in the real world.” Or does He? King Jesus is THE perfect King, and He empowers humble stewards to work out justice and mercy in their domains.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-04-06.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-04-06-the-holy-zeal-of-gods-righteous-king/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for March 30, 2025: Receipts in Support of Joy (Philippians 4:19-23)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThe Epistle of Joy, Philippians, does not fail to provide us with &ldquo;receipts,&rdquo; evidences &amp; reasons for our joy in the Lord. These pertain to His provision &amp; care as our Shepherd and Father, along with countless graces we have in Christ, now and to the ages of the ages.The Epistle of Joy, Philippians, does not fail to provide us with “receipts,” evidences & reasons for our joy in the Lord. These pertain to His provision & care as our Shepherd and Father, along with countless graces we have in Christ, now and to the ages of the ages.

]]>The Epistle of Joy, Philippians, does not fail to provide us with “receipts,” evidences & reasons for our joy in the Lord. These pertain to His provision & care as our Shepherd and Father, along with countless graces we have in Christ, now and to the ages of the ages.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-03-30.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-03-30-receipts-in-support-of-joy/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for March 23, 2025: You Do Well to Share (Philippians 4:14-20)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandPaul&rsquo;s contentment in the generous provision of God works together with his commendation of a faithful congregation remembering him practically. This prompts us to consider how our worship, witness, and joy may increase through charity.<p>Paul&rsquo;s contentment in the generous provision of God works together with his commendation of a faithful congregation remembering him practically. This prompts us to consider how our worship, witness, and joy may increase through charity.</p><p>Paul&rsquo;s contentment in the generous provision of God works together with his commendation of a faithful congregation remembering him practically. This prompts us to consider how our worship, witness, and joy may increase through charity.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-03-23.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-03-23-you-do-well-to-share/Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for March 16, 2025: New Beginning, Old Problems (Genesis 8:20-9:29, 2 Peter 3:3-18)Jonathan HaneyJonathan HaneyGod gave Noah and his family a new covenant when they stepped off the ark very similar to the one He gave to Adam and Eve. This covenant displays God&rsquo;s mercy in promising to never flood the earth again, but also reflects the fact that the flood did not wash away man&rsquo;s sinfulness. So how do we obey God&rsquo;s command to be fruitful and multiply in a fallen world?God gave Noah and his family a new covenant when they stepped off the ark very similar to the one He gave to Adam and Eve. This covenant displays God’s mercy in promising to never flood the earth again, but also reflects the fact that the flood did not wash away man’s sinfulness. So how do we obey God’s command to be fruitful and multiply in a fallen world?

Our guest preacher this week is Jonathan Haney, who currently serves as the pastor of the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, Iowa.

]]>God gave Noah and his family a new covenant when they stepped off the ark very similar to the one He gave to Adam and Eve. This covenant displays God’s mercy in promising to never flood the earth again, but also reflects the fact that the flood did not wash away man’s sinfulness. So how do we obey God’s command to be fruitful and multiply in a fallen world?

Our guest preacher this week is Jonathan Haney, who currently serves as the pastor of the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, Iowa.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-03-16.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-03-16-new-beginning-old-problems/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500falseSermon for March 9, 2025: High Contrast: My Way or God's Way? (John 14:1-15)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJesus and God the eternal Father are one, even though they are not identical. You need the merciful and mighty ministry of both if you are to have any hope. They alone show &amp; give you the Way, the Truth, &amp; the Life.Jesus and God the eternal Father are one, even though they are not identical. You need the merciful and mighty ministry of both if you are to have any hope. They alone show & give you the Way, the Truth, & the Life.

]]>Jesus and God the eternal Father are one, even though they are not identical. You need the merciful and mighty ministry of both if you are to have any hope. They alone show & give you the Way, the Truth, & the Life.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-03-09.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-03-09-high-contrast-my-way-or-gods-way/Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for March 2, 2025: How Do You Hear? (Luke 8:1-21)Joe AllynJoe AllynThough many will hear God&rsquo;s Word be preached, few who hear it will be saved. This is the purpose of the Parable of the Sower. So be careful how you hear God&rsquo;s Word; Does it fail to take root because of distractions or doubts? Does it wither when it encounters trials? Is it choked out by worldly worries? Or does it take root and ultimately bear good fruit?Though many will hear God’s Word be preached, few who hear it will be saved. This is the purpose of the Parable of the Sower. So be careful how you hear God’s Word; Does it fail to take root because of distractions or doubts? Does it wither when it encounters trials? Is it choked out by worldly worries? Or does it take root and ultimately bear good fruit?

Our guest preacher this week is Joe Allyn, who currently serves as one of two pastors at the Shawnee Reformed Presbyterian Church in Shawnee, Kansas.

]]>Though many will hear God’s Word be preached, few who hear it will be saved. This is the purpose of the Parable of the Sower. So be careful how you hear God’s Word; Does it fail to take root because of distractions or doubts? Does it wither when it encounters trials? Is it choked out by worldly worries? Or does it take root and ultimately bear good fruit?

Our guest preacher this week is Joe Allyn, who currently serves as one of two pastors at the Shawnee Reformed Presbyterian Church in Shawnee, Kansas.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-03-02.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-03-02-how-do-you-hear/Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 23, 2025: Content in Christ in All Circumstances (Philippians 4:10-13)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandPaul learned to be content in all circumstances, in Christ, but that involved much hardship. God provided for him, most often through his own hard work or generous saints. Paul could do all things, but in context, these were hard things, God&rsquo;s things, the specific assignments God had for Paul.<p>Paul learned to be content in all circumstances, in Christ, but that involved much hardship. God provided for him, most often through his own hard work or generous saints. Paul could do all things, but in context, these were hard things, God&rsquo;s things, the specific assignments God had for Paul.</p><p>Paul learned to be content in all circumstances, in Christ, but that involved much hardship. God provided for him, most often through his own hard work or generous saints. Paul could do all things, but in context, these were hard things, God&rsquo;s things, the specific assignments God had for Paul.</p>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-02-23.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-02-23-content-in-christ-in-all-circumstances/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 16, 2025: Now Is the Son of Man Glorified (John 13:21-38)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThe second half of John 13 is the darkest &ldquo;tenth&rdquo; of this apostle&rsquo;s record of Jesus&rsquo; last supper. Yet it is full of glory for and through the Son of Man.The second half of John 13 is the darkest “tenth” of this apostle’s record of Jesus’ last supper. Yet it is full of glory for and through the Son of Man.

]]>The second half of John 13 is the darkest “tenth” of this apostle’s record of Jesus’ last supper. Yet it is full of glory for and through the Son of Man.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-02-16.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-02-16-now-is-the-son-of-man-glorified/Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 9, 2025: Doing Beautiful Truth (Philippians 4:9)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandThere is no great blessing or benefit from merely thinking about great things. God commands us to practice them. This is God&rsquo;s long-range strategy for changing His world &hellip; truth-changed people living out those truths boldly in sinful, lost, and broken societies, as happy warriors.There is no great blessing or benefit from merely thinking about great things. God commands us to practice them. This is God’s long-range strategy for changing His world … truth-changed people living out those truths boldly in sinful, lost, and broken societies, as happy warriors.

]]>There is no great blessing or benefit from merely thinking about great things. God commands us to practice them. This is God’s long-range strategy for changing His world … truth-changed people living out those truths boldly in sinful, lost, and broken societies, as happy warriors.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-02-09.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-02-09-doing-beautiful-truth/Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for February 2, 2025: Thinking, Then Doing (Philippians 4:8)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandPaul clearly believes that orthodoxy produces orthopraxy; do you?! What we think (about) leads to a certain practice of life, yielding a blessing or worse to ourselves and those around us. So it is time for us to invest more into what we are telling ourselves than &ldquo;listening to inner voices.&rdquo; All for Jesus.Paul clearly believes that orthodoxy produces orthopraxy; do you?! What we think (about) leads to a certain practice of life, yielding a blessing or worse to ourselves and those around us. So it is time for us to invest more into what we are telling ourselves than “listening to inner voices.” All for Jesus.

]]>Paul clearly believes that orthodoxy produces orthopraxy; do you?! What we think (about) leads to a certain practice of life, yielding a blessing or worse to ourselves and those around us. So it is time for us to invest more into what we are telling ourselves than “listening to inner voices.” All for Jesus.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-02-02.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-02-02-thinking-then-doing/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 26, 2025: Do Not Be Anxious, But... (Philippians 4:6-7)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandDon&rsquo;t be anxious; instead &hellip; stop, seek (the Lord), celebrate (with thanks), supplicate, shalom, share, and shield (against further attacks via worry).Don’t be anxious; instead … stop, seek (the Lord), celebrate (with thanks), supplicate, shalom, share, and shield (against further attacks via worry).

]]>Don’t be anxious; instead … stop, seek (the Lord), celebrate (with thanks), supplicate, shalom, share, and shield (against further attacks via worry).

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-01-26.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-01-26-do-not-be-anxious-but/Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 19, 2025: You Do Not Understand Now (John 13:1-20)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandJesus is not primarily rude, but His commitment to truth leads Him to express how little we understand. This is especially evident during His &ldquo;Last Supper.&rdquo; Here is a special appeal for us to pay attention.Jesus is not primarily rude, but His commitment to truth leads Him to express how little we understand. This is especially evident during His “Last Supper.” Here is a special appeal for us to pay attention.

]]>Jesus is not primarily rude, but His commitment to truth leads Him to express how little we understand. This is especially evident during His “Last Supper.” Here is a special appeal for us to pay attention.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-01-19.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-01-19-you-do-not-understand-now/Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for January 12, 2025: Famous, for Our Forbearance?! (Philippians 4:5)John McFarlandJohn McFarlandSeeking fame for itself would be problematic, but God says Christians should be well-known for something &hellip; our gentleness or forbearance. Too often we are known instead for fighting, about big &amp; little things. &ldquo;The Lord is near&rdquo; reminds us to take this charge seriously.Seeking fame for itself would be problematic, but God says Christians should be well-known for something … our gentleness or forbearance. Too often we are known instead for fighting, about big & little things. “The Lord is near” reminds us to take this charge seriously.

]]>Seeking fame for itself would be problematic, but God says Christians should be well-known for something … our gentleness or forbearance. Too often we are known instead for fighting, about big & little things. “The Lord is near” reminds us to take this charge seriously.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2025/sermon-2025-01-12.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2025-01-12-famous-for-our-forbearance/Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600falseSermon for December 29, 2024: The Search for Meaning in Life (Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26)Jake EvansJake EvansThe author of Ecclesiastes, in his reflection on life in a fallen world, asks, &ldquo;What is ultimately meaningful in life?&rdquo; Attempting to find meaning in wisdom, pleasure, or our labors for their own sake is ultimately vanity. It is only when we find our meaning in God that we find true fulfillment in these things.The author of Ecclesiastes, in his reflection on life in a fallen world, asks, “What is ultimately meaningful in life?” Attempting to find meaning in wisdom, pleasure, or our labors for their own sake is ultimately vanity. It is only when we find our meaning in God that we find true fulfillment in these things.

Our guest preacher this week is Jake Evans, a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America serving as a hospice minister, as well as on the staff of Intervarsity at the University of Kansas.

]]>The author of Ecclesiastes, in his reflection on life in a fallen world, asks, “What is ultimately meaningful in life?” Attempting to find meaning in wisdom, pleasure, or our labors for their own sake is ultimately vanity. It is only when we find our meaning in God that we find true fulfillment in these things.

Our guest preacher this week is Jake Evans, a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America serving as a hospice minister, as well as on the staff of Intervarsity at the University of Kansas.

]]>https://cdn.christcovenantchurchrpc.org/media/2024/sermon-2024-12-29.mp3https://christcovenantchurchrpc.org/sermons/2024-12-29-the-search-for-meaning-in-life/Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600false