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Gary Findley Sermons Archives - Covenant United Reformed Church

Covenant United Reformed Church - CURC Fresno/Clovis, Cawww.fresnourc.com
These are sermons preached by the Rev. Gary Findley the Protestant Chaplain at Wasco State Prison.
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The Foundations for Life

The Foundations for Life Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/gtTBUXY0CVM Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 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. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just ...

Jun 04, 202054 min

Saints, Statues, and Superstitions

Saints, Statues, and Superstitions Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 11, QA 30 Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/V1SdMWYxb0w 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 boast of being his, by their actions they deny the only savior, Jesus. Either Jesus is not a perfect...

Jun 01, 202042 min

The Big Boast

The Big Boast Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Essential Design II. Its Eternal Dimensions III. Its External Dynamic Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/f5bUDteVs2k Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 King James Version (KJV) 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot te...

Jan 23, 2020

A Beautiful Bride

A Beautiful Bride Confession: Canons of Dort, The Second Main Point of Doctrine, Article 9 Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32 Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Her Steadfast Purpose II. Her Strong Protection III. Her Sheer Perfection Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/WLG7am3tvGg Canons of Dort: The Second Main Point of Doctrine Christ’s Death and Human Redemption through It Article 9. The Fulfillment of God’s Plan This plan, arising out of God’s eternal love for his c...

Jan 20, 2020

The Empty Jesus

The Empty Jesus Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction I. His Similitude II. His Servitude III. His Sacrifice Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/GNdRegfW8os Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-18 King James Version (KJV) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of on...

Jan 16, 2020

Jesus’ Atoning Sacrifice

Jesus’ Atoning Sacrifice Confession: Canons of Dort, The Second Main Point of Doctrine, Article 8 Scripture: Various Passages Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Purpose II. Precious III. Power IV. Particularity V. Perfection Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/ecMOEjYDDJU Canons of Dort: The Second Main Point of Doctrine Christ’s Death and Human Redemption through It Article 8. The Saving Effectiveness of Christ’s Death For it was the entirely free plan and very gr...

Jan 13, 2020

Agape and its Attributes

Agape and its Attributes Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Tenderness of Agape II. Truthfulness of Agape III. Toughness of Agape Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/nxAhWqUjw1U Sermon Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 King James Version (KJV) 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not e...

Sep 19, 201938 min

Acts of a Christian

Acts of a Christian Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12, QA 31-32 Scripture: Various (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Act of Confession II. Act of Consecration III. Act of Confrontation III. Act of Coronation Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/cPF8G-j54B8 The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 12 Q.31 Why is he called “Christ,” meaning “anointed”? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Fathe...

Sep 16, 201930 min

The Genuine Gospel

The Genuine Gospel Scripture: Romans 1:14-17 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Priority II. Its Publicity III. Its Potency IV. Its Particularity V. Its Practicality Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/owKhhCvyHoI Scripture Reading: Romans 1:14-17 King James Version (KJV) 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready ...

Aug 22, 201937 min

Discovering God’s Will

Discovering God’s Will Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49, QA 124 Scripture: Selected Texts Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Must Relinquish II. Must Rejoice III. Must Recalculate Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/ZOOCU48F7mI The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 49 Q.124 What does the third petition mean? A. “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” means: Help us and all people to renounce our own wi...

Aug 19, 201927 min

Three Hungry Widows

Three Hungry Widows Scripture: Ruth 1 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Their Poor Location II. Their Personal Loss III. Their Perceived Limitations Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/k18g0PJEUms Scripture Reading: Ruth 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons...

Jun 27, 201940 min

The 7th Commandment: Abstain So the Lord May Reign

The 7th Commandment: Abstain So the Lord May Reign Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 41, QA 108-109 Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Shameful Acts II. Shameful Affections III. Shameful Attractions Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/PlWj2WUJizA The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 41 Q.108 What is God’s will for us in the seventh commandment? A. That God condem...

Jun 24, 201926 min

Shield of Faith

Shield of Faith Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Protection From Falsehood II. Protection From Fear III. Protection From Fractures Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/wEyHGbKG4dc Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 King James Version (KJV) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For...

Jun 20, 201934 min

The 6th Commandment: Murder – Its Fruit and Its Root

The 6th Commandment: Murder – Its Fruit and Its Root Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40, QA 105-107 Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Fruit II. Its Root Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/RUnVpLSCQUk The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 40 Q.105 What is God’s will for you in the sixth commandment? A. I am not to belittle, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor—not by my thoughts, my words, my look or gesture, ...

Jun 17, 201932 min

The Celestial Man

The Celestial Man Scripture: Psalm 1 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. His Reputation II. His Routine III. His Reward Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/gAbWJ6XNltg Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; a...

Mar 28, 201926 min

Marks of the Lord’s Table

Marks of the Lord’s Table Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 30, QA 80-82 Scripture: Selected Texts (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Its Bright Appearance II. Its Bold Attitude III. Its Big Appetite IV. Its Bona Fide Affection Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/u2SVIoKgJAw The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 80 Q. How does the Lord’s Supper differ from the Roman Catholic Mass? A. Te Lord’s Supper declares to us that all our sins are comple...

Mar 25, 201932 min

The Temptation of Jesus

The Temptation of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Real Potential II. Relentless Pressure III. Righteous Purpose Conclusion Sermon Video: Click here to view the video on YouTube . https://youtu.be/G7jlDvK1ocU Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward ...

Jan 18, 201937 min

The Ascension of Jesus

The Ascension of Jesus Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18, QA 46-49 Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. An Ongoing Defense II. An Open Door III. An Offered Deposit Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/3v-EMy1PsS4 The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 46 Q. What do you mean by saying, “He ascended to heaven”? A. That Christ, while his disciples watched, was taken up from the earth into heaven and remains there on our ...

Jan 14, 201921 min

The Baptism Request

The Baptism Request Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. A Puzzling Request II. A Proper Request III. A Pleasing Request Conclusion Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 King James Version (KJV) 13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it...

Jan 10, 201931 min

The Resurrection of Jesus

The Resurrection of Jesus Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 17, QA 45 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. Gary Findley Sermon Outline: Introduction I. Clothing to Wear II. Capacity to Walk III. Confidence to Wield Conclusion The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 40 Q. 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 ...

Jan 07, 201928 min
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