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Gary Findley Sermons Archives - Covenant United Reformed Church

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These are sermons preached by the Rev. Gary Findley the Protestant Chaplain at Wasco State Prison.
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Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing Scripture: John 21:1-8 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Their Effective Labor Their Increasing Light Their Immense Load Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/SXLhSxgSYzo Scripture Reading: John 21:1-8 (King James Version) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of ...

May 22, 202532 min

Our Buried Savior

Our Buried Savior Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, QA 41 Scripture: John 19:31-42, 20:1 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction His Body Prepared His Bed Procured His Blocked Portal Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/b0o3JoGRw84 The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 16 Q.41 Why was he “buried”? A. His burial testifies that he really died. Scripture Reading: John 19:31-42 (King James Version) 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not...

May 19, 202534 min

Connections to an Empty Tomb

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 Pet...

Apr 21, 202232 min

Bearing Witness of Our Risen Savior

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: Click here to view the video on YouTube . 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 sh...

Apr 18, 202223 min

Heirs According to Promise

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 for...

Jan 27, 202239 min

Sons of Abraham – Sons of God

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 grac...

Jan 24, 202223 min

Footprints to Heaven

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: Click here to view the video on YouTube . 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 forgiv...

Jan 20, 2022

The Earthly Sufferings of Jesus Christ

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 so...

Jan 17, 2022

Fear of the Lord

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 h...

Jan 06, 202246 min

Gifted Members

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 th...

Jan 03, 202232 min

Five Point of Judaism

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: Click here to view the video on YouTube . 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 ...

Aug 12, 202127 min

Fruit of Your Justification

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...

Aug 09, 202130 min

God’s Last Will and Testament

God’s Last Will and Testament Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Its Fixed Form Its Select Seed Its Chief Contestant Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/xCbKqNBfnAQ Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:14-29 (King James Version) 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 15 Brethren, I spe...

Aug 05, 202131 min

Bewitched By Good Works

Bewitched By Good Works Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2, QA 3-5 Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction A Mindless Capitulation A Mundane Course A Mortal Curse Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/sQzYIb9vRwk The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 2 Q.3 How do you come to know your misery? A. The law of God tells me. Q.4 What does God’s law require of us? A. Christ teaches us this in summary in Matthew 22:37–40: “You ...

Aug 02, 202133 min

Four Enemies of Grace

Four Enemies of Grace Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2:21 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction A Fierce Enthusiasm A Furtive Espionage A Famous Echelon A Filthy Energy Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/EAChFpun4MU Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:1-2:21 (King James Version) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galat...

Jul 29, 202137 min

Ditch the False Teachers

Ditch the False Teachers Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 11, QA 30 Scripture: Galatians 1:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction Their Finite Credentials Their Faulty Creeds Their Firm Condemnation Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/tYh2YZ8vBUI The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 11 Q.30 Do those who look for their salvation and security in saints, in themselves, or elsewhere really believe in the only savior Jesus? A. No. Although they...

Jul 26, 202125 min

Light of New Creation

Light of New Creation Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Radiance II. Its Resistance III. Its Repair III. Its Reliability Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/nD6VJmpMakw Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:1-10 (King James Version) 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word...

May 20, 202131 min

Cursed are the Lawbreakers

Cursed are the Lawbreakers Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 4, QA 9 Scripture: Romans 1:18-25 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. A Sufficient Endowment II. A Satanic Engagement III. A Subsequent Enslavement Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/hSP4X5o7Qn8 The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 4 Q.9 But doesn’t God do man an injustice by requiring in his law what man is unable to do? A. No, God created man with the ability to keep the law. ...

May 17, 202126 min

Three Prisoners: One Forgotten

Three Prisoners: One Forgotten Scripture: Genesis 40 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Their Prescribed Duties II. Their Poor Demeanor III. Their Puzzling Dreams IV. Their Predicted Destinies Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/PamwIeUw6pw Scripture Reading: Genesis 40 (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt. 2 And Pharaoh was wroth a...

Feb 04, 2021

Our Lord’s Incarnation

Our Lord’s Incarnation Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 5, QA 15 Scripture: John 1:14-18 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Our Lord’s Humanity II. Our Lord’s Veracity III. Our Lord’s Divinity Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/gLr9Lbfzark The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 5 Q.15 What kind of mediator and deliverer should we look for then? A. One who is a true and righteous man, yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, one who ...

Feb 01, 2021

Eccentric Evangelicals

Eccentric Evangelicals Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Our Strange Identity II. Our Scattered Import III. Our Scrubbed Interior Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/j7YuroeyJ2E Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:1-2 (King James Version) 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 Elect according to the fore...

Jan 28, 2021

Our Great Comfort

Our Great Comfort Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 1, QA 1 Scripture: Matthew 10:28-33 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Practicality II. Its Price III. Its Priority Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/mzaQjsisIhg The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 1 Q.1 What is your only comfort in life and in death? A. That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Sa...

Jan 25, 2021

Smooth Path for Our Feet

Smooth Path for Our Feet Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. He Enlightens Our Path II. He Establishes Our Purpose III. He Erases Our Pollution Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/2GUAim4TUA8 Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:7-17 (King James Version) 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word whic...

Dec 03, 2020

Prayers of Righteous Man

Prayers of Righteous Man Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45, QA 116 Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Several Methods II. Its Solemn Manner III. Its Subsequent Magnitude Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/ws7AVCjiDaM The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 45 Q.116 Why do Christians need to pray? A. Because prayer is the most important part of the thankfulness God requires of us. And also because God will g...

Nov 30, 2020

Count Your Blessings: God’s Prescription for Gratitude

Count Your Blessings: God’s Prescription for Gratitude Scripture: Colossians 1:12-13 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. A Bequeathed Fortune “Enrichment” II. A Boundless Freedom “Emancipation” III. A Blessed Forgiveness “Exoneration” Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/QJ3aJQHJZLg Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:12-13 (King James Version) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partak...

Nov 26, 2020

Man Created Good or Bad?

Man Created Good or Bad? Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 3, QA 6 Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, 3:1-13; Romans 5:1-12 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Created to Be Good II. Created to Be Genuine III. Created to Be Gregarious Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/QsYvoVvZjhQ The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 3 Q.6 Did God create man so wicked and perverse? A. No. God created man good and in his own image, that is, in true righteousness ...

Nov 23, 2020

The Three Apocalypses of the Book of Romans

The Three Apocalypses of the Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 1:17-32 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Apocalypse of Guilt: Its Connection with Merit Covenant II. Apocalypse of Grace: Its Connection with Mercy Covenant III. Apocalypse of Glory: Its Contrast with Mundane Covenant Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/Gi3Ioqfzenc Scripture Reading: Romans 1:17-32 (King James Version) 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to fa...

Sep 03, 2020

Makeup, Medicine, & Methanol

Makeup, Medicine, & Methanol Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 16, QA 41 Scripture: Luke 8:41-56 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Makeup II. Medicine III. Methanol Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/Iv14xm94KAw The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 16 Q.41 Why was he “buried”? A. His burial testifies that he really died. Scripture Reading: Luke 8:41-56 (King James Version) 41 And, behold, th...

Aug 31, 2020

The Gospel is Good News

The Gospel is Good News Scripture: Romans 1:16 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Publicity II. Its Potency III. Its Personality Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/KxILuLSZOCI Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16 (King James Version) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Web Site – www.fr...

Aug 27, 2020

Idols of the Heart

Idols of the Heart Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35, QA 95 Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Spouses II. Statues III. Sciences Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/jjxxdBovEpc The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 35 Q.95 What is God’s will for us in the second commandment? A. That we in no way make any image of God nor worship him in any other way than has been commanded in God’s Word. Scripture Reading: Gal...

Aug 24, 2020
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