We’ll consider today what biblical repentance looks like, and the only way in which it can be effective, as we examine Israel’s own misplaced repentance in this passage.
Sermon preached on Deuteronomy 1:19-46 by Rev. W. Reid Hankins during the Morning Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 07/19/2009 in Novato, CA.
Manuscript: The Lord Would Not Listen To Your Voice
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I made the point last week that these events happened at the same time: while Jesus was undergoing his trial, Peter was denying that he knew Jesus. Jesus was being falsely accused, with false witnesses standing up and lying about Jesus, while Peter stood by and lied about knowing Jesus. Peter could have been a truthful witness to Christ at the court case, instead he stood just outside, too scared to acknowledge that he even knew Jesus. Peter didn’t witness for Peter, he denied him. Today we will focus in on Peter’s story and his three-fold denial. We’ll consider his confidence, fear, sadness, and joy.
Passage: Mark 14:66-72
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Sermon originally preached during the Morning Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 03/01/2009 in Novato, CA.
Manuscript: He Began to Curse and Swear
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Topic: Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 87
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Adult Sunday School at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 02/22/2009 in Novato, CA.
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This passage shows Jesus and his disciples on a revolution — they are out with a radical message and an urgent mission. As we look at this passage, we’ll learn more about that message and how Jesus and his disciples are getting that message out. We’ll see how people respond to this message in this passage. And as we look at Jesus and his disciples sharing this message, we’ll see that we too are both recipients of this message and those entrusted to carry this message forward to the world — we are all part of this revolution of hearts and souls!
Passage: Mark 6:1-13
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Sermon originally preached during the Morning Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 06/01/2008 in Novato, CA.
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