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Dan. 6:17; Eph. 1:13-14; 4:30; Pro. 5:15-19; John 15:5, 8; http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/the-church-is-like- http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/the-church-is-like.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:50:57 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Song of Songs Theme: Herod fails in his persecution against the church. 1. The Cruelty of Herod, vv. 18-19a Where does the pride of man end? Psa. 28:4; Acts 27:20; Luke 23:14; Acts 17:11; Gen. 3:5; Matt. 7:13-14; 10:32. 2. The Death of Herod, vv. 19b-24 What always happens to those who oppose the church? Matt. 13:3, 23; Isa. 55:11; Rom. 8:31; 1 Kings 16:7. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/the-word-of-god-grew http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/the-word-of-god-grew.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:44:51 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Acts Theme: Christ commends the fruitfulness of His Bride. 1.The Fruitfulness of Her Lips What do our words reveal about our hearts? Pro. 16:24; 25:11; 10:19-21; Eph. 4:25, 29; Matt. 15:11; James 1:26; 3:2, 6, 9-10. 2.The Fruitfulness of Her Heart What does Christ know about your heart? Psa. 55:21: 66:17-18; 10:7; Rom. 3:13; 1 Sam. 16:7; Phil. 1:9-11; 1 Peter 4:18; Heb. 12:29. 3.The Fruitfulness of Her Life What kind of fruit are you bearing for Christ? 1 Cor. 1:30; Phil. 3:8-9; Job 29:19: 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4; Rev. 19:8; Gal. 5:8; Phil. 4:18 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/the-fruit-of-his-love http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/the-fruit-of-his-love.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:17:22 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Song of Songs Theme: Herod attacks the church of Jesus Christ. 1. Herod Attacks, vv. 1-6 What is the cost of being a disciple of Christ? Acts 9:31; Matt. 20:19, 22-23; Isa. 55:8; Luke 9:23-26. 2. Peter Escapes, vv. 7-17 Why does James die and Peter escape? 1 Peter 5:6-7; Phil. 4:6-7. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/herod-attacks-the-church http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/herod-attacks-the-church.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:11:34 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Acts Theme: The Gentile church in Antioch responds to the need of their Jewish brethren in Jerusalem. 1. The Prediction of Famine, vv. 27-28 What was the place of prophets in the NT church? Eph. 2:20; Acts 21:11; Amos 8:1; Isa. 57:1 2. The Response of the Church, vv. 29-30 What is your response to God’s call to give? Acts 2:23; 6:1; 2 Cor. 8:1-5; Mal. 3:8-10; Luke 11:42; 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:6-8 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/a-giving-church http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/a-giving-church.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:46:10 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Acts Theme: Christ’s heart is ravished by the church. 1.Ravished by her Look, v. 9 What look of the believer ravishes the heart of Christ? Heb. 2:17; Rom. 8:16-17; Heb. 2:11; Matt. 12:48-50; Matt. 6:21; John 15:13 2.Ravished by her Love, v. 10 What does Christ love about the love of His church? Eph. 3:18-19; Gal. 5:6; Psa. 104:15; Eccl. 10:19; Luke 7:47; Gal. 5:22 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/you-have-ravished-my-heart http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/you-have-ravished-my-heart.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:51:54 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Song of Songs Theme: The church of Jesus Christ begins to flourish in Antioch among the Gentiles. 1. Jerusalem sends Barnabas to Antioch, vv. 19-24 How can we encourage one another in the ways of God?Acts 8:1, 4-5; Luke 1:66; Acts 13:11; 1 Thess. 1:9; Acts 4:36; 1 Sam. 23:16; Col 2:2 2. Barnabas brings Saul to Antioch, vv. 25-26 What does it mean to be called a Christian? Phil. 3:8; Luke 2:44; 2 Tim. 4:11; John 3:30 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/first-called-christians http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/first-called-christians.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:14:34 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Acts Adoration: Ephesians 1 Praise God for who He is Praise God for all He has done for us in Christ Confession: Ephesians 2 Confession of our sin against God and His law Confession of our failure to follow Christ Thanksgiving: Ephesians 3 Giving Thanks for God’s blessings in this past year Giving Thanks for our salvation in Christ Growth in Grace: Ephesians 4 Pray that God would cause us to seek His face Pray for the preaching and teaching ministries and outreach of the church Ministries and Missionaries: Ephesians 5 Pray for the work of the Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Root Cellar, Soup Kitchen, and Deacon’s fund Pray for missionaries: Mary Pearson, Sabean, Bruneau, & Rapp Pray for the Foreign Missions and Home Missions of OPC Goal for New Year: Ephesians 6 To impress upon our hearts the need we have of the gospel of Jesus Christ and full contentment in Him – Colossians 1:28 – to present every man perfect in Christ http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/new-years-prayer-service http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/new-years-prayer-service.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:00:18 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Adoration: Ephesians 1 Praise God for who He is Praise God for all He has done for us in Christ Confession: Ephesians 2 Confession of our sin against God and His law Confession of our failure to follow Christ Thanksgiving: ... Theme: Peter defends himself against those of the circumcision. 1. The Charge against Peter, vv. 1-3 How are we supposed to behave toward one another? Acts 2:41; 8:14; 17:11; Romans 10:9; James 2:19; Jude 9; Acts 10:20; 15:9; Luke15:2; James 2:1-4; Galatians 6:9-10. 2. The Defense of Peter, vv. 4-14 What can we expect when the gospel begins to spread? Acts 10:13-15; 1:8; Ephesians 2:14; John 16:33; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Luke 22-23, 26. 3. The Glory of the Gospel, vv. 15-18 What are you seeking in the new year? Acts 10:47; Isaiah 22:22; Revelation 3:7 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/peter-defends-the-gentiles http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/peter-defend-the-gentiles.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:47:55 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Acts Theme: Simeon blesses God for the salvation He has provided for His people. 1. The Blessings of the Birth of Christ Why was Simeon ready to die now? Gen. 6:9; Job 1:1; Gen. 3:15; 2 Cor. 1:20; Eph. 1:11; Heb. 11:39-40; Rom. 3:25-26 2. The Warning of the Birth of Christ What is the warning that comes with the birth of Christ? Eph 6:16; Isa. 53:3; 1 Peter 2:8; 2 Cor. 2:16; 1 Cor. 1:30; Matt. 25:34, 46; 13:41-43; 1 Cor. 1:22-24. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lim-congo-church/now-let-thy-servant-depart-in-peace http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/3371/now-let-they-servant-depart-in-peace.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:35:55 GMT Leonard Gulstrom Theme: Simeon blesses God for the salvation He has provided for His people. 1. The Blessings of the Birth of Christ Why was Simeon ready to die now? Gen. 6:9; Job 1:1; Gen. 3:15; 2 Cor. 1:20; Eph. 1:11; Heb. 11:39-40; Rom. 3:25-26 ...