Psalm 119 Sunday – Oct 31, 2010
November 8, 2010
Identifying with the Psalmist
In the first message of Ps 119 Sunday, we see the psalmist as described by various verses of the psalm and by his outlook on the word of God as described in the psalm. In taking this look, we find a man like us, who needs the Word of God for his spiritual sustenance.
Summarizing Psalm 119
In this lesson, we begin a summary of some key ideas of Psalm 119 by looking at some of the synonyms for the Word of God found in the psalm.
Benefitting from the Word
Our last message on Psalm 119 Sunday looks at qualities of the Word of God as described by Ps 119. These qualities are life-changing.
TWD Johnson funeral – Oct 27, 2010
November 8, 2010
Thomas W. D. Johnson – eulogy
Eulogy for Thomas W. D. Johnson by his eldest son, Donald C. S. Johnson.
This Poor Man Cried (Ps 34.6)
The funeral sermon for Thomas W. D. Johnson, preached by his son, Paul Thomas Johnson.
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Service held at the Drayton Valley Church of God, Drayton Valley, Alberta.
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For a written form of Pastor Don’s eulogy for his father, see this tribute:
poor boy off the farm
October 23, 2010
My Tribute to My Dad
A few years ago, my dad began writing his memoirs. His title was “Poor Boy off the Farm”. It reflects the reality of his life story and something of his insecurities as he battled honorably through life. He was far from ‘poor’ in my mind, though he began life in humble circumstances.
10.10.10 sermons
October 10, 2010
Wednesday:
Survey of Judges
Norman Burgess, one of our local men, gave a survey of Judges for our Wednesday study.
Sunday:
Foundations of Sanctification (Rm 6:14)
The reasons for our sanctifying faith lie in the two foundation stones we find in today’s passage: we certainly are not any longer under the dominion of sin and we are no longer under law but under grace.
The Person of Christ Incarnate (3)
In this lesson we emphasize various points about the union of the Divine and human characteristics of Christ in the one Person, Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Marks of Cultic Departures (1 Tim 4:1-3)
We contrast Paul’s sublime teaching of the doctrine of Christ in 1 Tim 3.16 with the gritty reality of dealing with apostates in 1 Tim 4.1-3. The reality is that apostasy will constantly plague the church until Jesus comes. This passage identifies some characteristics of apostasy.
10.3.10 sermons
October 10, 2010
Wednesday:
Hosanna! Save Now! (Ps 118:1-29)
This psalm anticipates and "paints a picture" chorally of the coming of our Saviour to Jerusalem to save his people from their sins.
Sunday:
Yielding to God (Rm 6:13)
The third step of sanctification is presenting your whole self and all the individual parts of body, soul, personality and person to God as available for his service.
The Person of Christ Incarnate (2)
Today we finish looking at the attributes of Christ as God and summarize the attributes of Christ as man. We conclude by beginning to discuss some of the distinctions orthodox theology makes about how these two natures interact in one person.
Partaking Unworthily (1 Cor 11:27)
What does it mean to take part in communion unworthily? It is not the presence of sin in your life. It is not that you are worthy of partaking. It is not that you aren’t prepared. It isn’t even that you are sure you are saved.
9.26.10 sermons
September 26, 2010
Last Wednesday:
Lovingkindness for all Nations Forever (Ps 117:1-2)
The shortest psalm sits in the center of the Bible, and has a tremendous reach, as Derek Kidner says. It reaches to the ends of the earth as the lovingkindness of God is extolled.
Sunday sermons:
The Objective of Sanctification (Rm 6:12)
In this message we deal with the objective of sanctification (complete turning away from sin) and the reasons why sanctification turns into a struggle – we are dealing with a frail body beset by corrupt desires.
The Person of the Incarnate Christ (1)
We begin a look at the theology represented by the person of Christ, fully God and fully man in one person. Today we look at his claims to deity and begin to look at names given him that speak of his deity.
The Mystery of Godliness (1 Tim 3:16)
Today’s message covers the magnificent remnant of an early hymn exalting the doctrine of Christ which is the mystery which produces true godliness in the heart of a believer
9.19.10 messages
September 22, 2010
Last Wednesday
I Love the Lord (Ps 116:1-19)
Ps 116 is a glorious testimony psalm, the commitment psalm of a needy man delivered by the Lord. All who have been delivered from sin and hell ought to make it their own testimony of dedication to serve the Lord not just with forms but with one’s whole life.
Sunday’s Messages
Reckoning: the Key to Victory over Sin (Rm 6:11)
The pivotal point of sanctification is to understand the operation of sanctifying faith. Just as God reckons Christ’s righteousness to us and our sin to Christ in justification, we are to reckon ourselves dead to sin (based on the fact that we are united with Christ in his cross in death) and to reckon ourselves alive to God. This is an imitation of Christ’s present life lived before God in heaven and is our prospect in the future based on our salvation in Christ, our new head and our second Adam.
Worldliness: Other Perspectives and Applications (5)
We continue to look at the definitions and applications of other Christians in order to demonstrate that our conclusions concerning worldliness and godliness are in keeping with proper interpretation of the Bible. Today we look at some comments from an article on Separation from the World as well as several old Baptist Church Covenants that illustrate how Christians have applied the principles we are teaching.
Conduct in the Church of the Living God (1 Tim 3:14-15)
Paul’s purpose for writing 1 Timothy is expressed in terms of conduct for the church of the living God. The church is to follow Paul’s terms as a household of God, fulfilling God’s mandates in a family atmosphere and as the pillar and ground of the truth, the bulwark and repository of faith, holding fast to the true doctrine of Christ and the apostles.
music history links
September 13, 2010
We’d like to recommend a series of articles by Scott Aniol on The Hymnody of the Christian Church. Scott provides an excellent historical overview showing how music developed historically through various influences. For your convenience we have linked the series of articles on this page.
9.12.10 sermons
September 13, 2010
Last Wednesday:
All Glory to Your Name, O Lord (Ps 115:1-18)
This Psalm is likely an antiphonal psalm. We did a responsive reading from it to begin the service. The psalm contrasts the utter uselessness of idols with the blessedness from the Lord for all who serve Him.
Sunday messages:
No Longer Under Sin (Rm 6:9-10)
In these verses we see the transition the Lord Jesus Christ made as he moved from the dominion of death (submitted to voluntarily) to the freedom of life unto God. He becomes the pattern and the hope of sanctification for all who believe.
Worldliness: Other Perspectives and Applications (4)
We continue to look at the definitions and applications of other Christians in order to demonstrate that our conclusions concerning worldliness and godliness are in keeping with proper interpretation of the Bible. Today we look at some comments from an article on Separation from the World as well as several old Baptist Church Covenants that illustrate how Christians have applied the principles we are teaching.
Gaining a ‘Good Step’ (1 Tim 3:13)
For deacons, and for all Christians who serve well, we see there is a reward of good standing in the Christian community and personal confidence in the faith. We are challenged to pursue that good standing and that confidence by the examples of Stephen and Philip.
9.5.10 sermons
September 6, 2010
We Believe – Do We? (Rm 6:8)
One unfailing consequence of union with Christ in his death to sin is faith in the life with him that we shall have. If you lack confidence of this future life for yourself, it calls into question the nature of your union with him.
Worldliness: Other Perspectives and Applications (3)
We continue to look at the definitions and applications of other Christians in order to demonstrate that our conclusions concerning worldliness and godliness are in keeping with proper interpretation of the Bible. Today we look at some comments from an article on Separation from the World as well as several old Baptist Church Covenants that illustrate how Christians have applied the principles we are teaching.
Getting it Right – Communion Christ’s Way (1 Cor 11:23-26)
In this message we look at Paul’s record of Christ’s institution of the Communion service, highlighting what the Lord Jesus thinks is important and emphasizing what it means if Christians get Christ wrong with this essential Christian rite.
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