http://www.christcov.com We are a church plant of the Presbyterian Church in America longing to see a new church started in Culpeper, VA. Thank you for you interest in our teaching content. en We are a church plant of the Presbyterian Church in America longing to see a new church started in Culpeper, VA. Thank you for you interest in our teaching content. Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church no Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church Sermons pastor@christcov.com ℗ & © 2012 Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church 720 There is no one in our culture who is unaffected by the reality of divorce. This week we look at Jesus's teaching on divorce and marriage. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-and-divorce http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-and-divorce.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:16:09 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief divorce,jesus,gospel,marriage,remarriage As the prophet Isaiah looked forward to the coming Messiah-King, what did he see? We take a look at the light of Christ coming into the darkness of this world with repentance as central to His message. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/advent-in-isaiah-light-in-darkness http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/advent-in-isaiah-light-in-darkness.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:13:13 GMT Joe Holland Advent in Isaiah light,repentance,messiah,king,jesus What does a one sentence prophecy have to do with a baby born 700 years later? The answer lies in one name, "Immanuel." http://www.christcov.com/sermon/advent-in-isaiah-immanuel http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/advent-in-isaiah-immanuel.mp4 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:13:17 GMT Joe Holland Advent in Isaiah advent,jesus,immanuel,isaiah,prophecy,messiah What does a one sentence prophecy have to do with a baby born 700 years later? The answer lies in one name, "Immanuel." http://www.christcov.com/sermon/advent-in-isaiah-immanuel http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/advent-in-isaiah-immanuel.mp4 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:13:14 GMT Joe Holland Advent in Isaiah advent,jesus,immanuel,isaiah,prophecy,messiah When it comes to good parenting, how do we measure success? Is our end goal in parenting aligned with the Bible's end goal for our children? We examine Gospel-centered parenting today from Luke 18:9-14. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-9-gospel-parenting http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-9-gospel-parenting.mp4 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:12:33 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,parenting,repentence,identity When it comes to good parenting, how do we measure success? Is our end goal in parenting aligned with the Bible's end goal for our children? We examine Gospel-centered parenting today from Luke 18:9-14. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-9-gospel-parenting http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-9-gospel-parenting.mp4 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:12:30 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,parenting,repentence,identity Marriage is about Jesus and His work. We learn today from Ephesians 5 today how Marriage is a pre-enactment and a re-enactment of the gospel. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-8-gospel-marriage http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-8-gospel-marriage.mp4 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:11:57 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel marriage,jesus,gospel,sanctification Marriage is about Jesus and His work. We learn today from Ephesians 5 today how Marriage is a pre-enactment and a re-enactment of the gospel. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-8-gospel-marriage http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-8-gospel-marriage.mp4 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:11:54 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel marriage,jesus,gospel,sanctification If you're a Christian, you're a Missionary wherever you are. Is this how you see yourself in the world? This week, we look to Acts 8 to give us insight into what it looks like to live on mission. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-7-gospel-mission http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/gospel-mission.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:32:06 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,mission,missionary,recreation,jesus A Community of believers are admittedly a body of sinners, united by a common trust in Jesus and His work. The Gospel cannot be understood apart from conflict. We'll see how this applies in Galatians 2:11-16 http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-6-gospel-community http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-6-gospel-community.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:49:14 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel law,gospel,community,jesus A Community of believers are admittedly a body of sinners, united by a common trust in Jesus and His work. The Gospel cannot be understood apart from conflict. We'll see how this applies in Galatians 2:11-16 http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-6-gospel-community http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-6-gospel-community.mp4 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:49:11 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel law,gospel,community,jesus Biblical conversion is fundamentally a change in worship. This morning we’ll continue our “Gospel Series” looking at how the gospel molds our worship. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-5--gospel-worship http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-5--gospel-worship.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:16:34 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,worship,conversion,topical,new_testament,1_thessalonians Biblical conversion is fundamentally a change in worship. This morning we’ll continue our “Gospel Series” looking at how the gospel molds our worship. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-5--gospel-worship http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-5--gospel-worship.mp4 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:16:31 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,worship,conversion,topical,new_testament,1_thessalonians The word "preaching" has become as general a verb as "gospel" is a noun. But the New Testament is very specific on what preaching should be. This morning we'll look at how the gospel shapes the message Christians preach. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-4--gospel-preaching http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-4---gospel-preaching.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:09:10 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,preaching,preaching_to_yourself,religion,power,wisdom,wise,foolish,weak,strong There is a prevailing idea in the church that salvation occurs by grace and spiritual growth by the law. We'll see this morning that the Bible teaches that both our conversion and growth occur through the gospel of grace. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-2---power-for-growth http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-2---power-for-growth.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:41:23 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,grace,law,growth,spiritual_growth,fruit,knowledge,understanding,power,strength,forgiveness There is a prevailing idea in the church that salvation occurs by grace and spiritual growth by the law. We'll see this morning that the Bible teaches that both our conversion and growth occur through the gospel of grace. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-2---power-for-growth http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-2---power-for-growth.mp4 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:41:20 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,grace,law,growth,spiritual_growth,fruit,knowledge,understanding,power,strength,forgiveness The book of Romans is the most precise explanation of how a sinner can become a friend of God. So it comes as no surprise that the first chapter of Romans contains four references to "the gospel." We'll take a look at them this morning. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-1---power-for-salvation http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-1---power-for-salvation.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:06:02 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,sin,sinner,grace,power,ashamed,salvation,good_news The book of Romans is the most precise explanation of how a sinner can become a friend of God. So it comes as no surprise that the first chapter of Romans contains four references to "the gospel." We'll take a look at them this morning. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-gospel-part-1---power-for-salvation http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-gospel-part-1---power-for-salvation.mp4 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:05:59 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel gospel,sin,sinner,grace,power,ashamed,salvation,good_news As we look at one of the most difficult parables to comprehend, we see how the certainty of a coming event changes the way we live today, and how we can glorify God through good stewardship of the time between now and then. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/god-is-after-your-wallet http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/god-is-after-your-wallet.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:54:29 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,parable,dishonest_manager,money,stewardship,time,talents As we look at one of the most difficult parables to comprehend, we see how the certainty of a coming event changes the way we live today, and how we can glorify God through good stewardship of the time between now and then. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/god-is-after-your-wallet http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/god-is-after-your-wallet.mp4 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:54:26 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,parable,dishonest_manager,money,stewardship,time,talents This is our third look at "lostness" from Luke 15 and one of the most famous parables in the Bible. Join us as we consider the lavish love of God the Father. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-lost-part-3 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-lost-part-3.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:20:19 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief Who are the "lost?" You may be surprised at the answer. In this week's sermon we will build on last week with a new parable in which God again seeks the lost, and angels rejoice in heaven when the lost are found. (Note: This is a partial recording; the very end of the sermon is not included.) http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-lost---part-2 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-lost---part-2.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:46:45 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,lost,parable,coin,woman,angels,salvation In this parable of the lost sheep, Jesus begins to show that He came to save the lost; that Christianity is about seeing people who don't know Jesus come to put their faith in Him. It's not a sideline issue; it's what every Christian in the world does. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-lost--part-1 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-lost--part-1.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:14:50 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,lost,sheep,grace,parable,shepherd In this parable of the lost sheep, Jesus begins to show that He came to save the lost; that Christianity is about seeing people who don't know Jesus come to put their faith in Him. It's not a sideline issue; it's what every Christian in the world does. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-lost--part-1 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-lost-part1.mp4 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:14:47 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,lost,sheep,grace,parable,shepherd Moralism isn’t an optional flavor of Christian living, it is spiritual cancer. Jesus brings that truth to the forefront as he challenges a number of Pharisees in dinner conversation. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/what-you-must-give-up http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/what-you-must-give-up.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:15:53 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,moralism,jesus,pharisees,give_up Moralism isn’t an optional flavor of Christian living, it is spiritual cancer. Jesus brings that truth to the forefront as he challenges a number of Pharisees in dinner conversation. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/what-you-must-give-up http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/what-you-must-give-up.mp4 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:15:50 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,moralism,jesus,pharisees,give_up Moralism isn't an optional flavor of Christian living; it is spiritual cancer. Jesus brings that truth to the forefront as he challenges a number of Pharisees in dinner conversation. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/giving-moralists-indigestion http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/giving-moralists-indigestion.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:54:05 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,pharisees,moralism,legalism,grace Moralism isn't an optional flavor of Christian living; it is spiritual cancer. Jesus brings that truth to the forefront as he challenges a number of Pharisees in dinner conversation. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/giving-moralists-indigestion http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/giving-moralists-indigestion.mp4 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:54:02 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,pharisees,moralism,legalism,grace This week we’re continuing to take a look at Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem.  Jerusalem served as a geographic location of God’s focused revelation and love.  But they completely missed the gospel.  Jesus reflects on and laments that fact in this passage. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-cycle-of-rejection http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-cycle-of-rejection.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:09:05 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jerusalem,rejection,patience This week we take a look at a text where the disciples are asking about salvation. "How many people will be saved?" Jesus gives some very pointed advice about the care of your soul. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-narrow-door http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-narrow-door.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 14:41:38 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,gospel,salvation,narrow_door This week we return to the gospel of Luke.  Jesus talked about the “coming kingdom” more than anything else.  This morning we’re taking a look at two parables that Jesus used to explain the concept of his kingdom. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-kings-speech http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-kings-speech.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 15:13:00 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,kingdom,parable This week we’re looking at “theodicy”. Theodicy is a term that covers questions relating to God caused suffering. You may be surprised at what Jesus suggests human tragedy should move us to consider. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/only-the-penitent-man-shall-pass http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/only-the-penitent-man-shall-pass.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 18:55:48 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,suffering,trial,repentance We’ll take a two week break from Luke to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ.  Last week we answered the question, “Why did Jesus have to die?”  This week we’ll tackle the second question, “Why did Jesus have to live?”   http://www.christcov.com/sermon/easter-2011-part-2-why-did-jesus-have-to-live http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/easter-2011-part-2-why-did-jesus-have-to-live.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:50:35 GMT Joe Holland We’ll take a two week break from Luke to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ.  Last week we answered the question, “Why did Jesus have to die?”  This week we’ll tackle the second question, “Why did Jesus have to ... new_testament,1_peter,easter,jesus,resurrection,topical We’ll take a two week break from Luke to refect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. We’ll answer the frst of two questions this week. The frst is, “Why did Jesus have to die?” The second—which we’ll tackle next week—is, “Why did Jesus have rise from the dead?” http://www.christcov.com/sermon/easter-2011-part-1-why-did-jesus-have-to-die http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/easter-2011-part-1-why-did-jesus-have-to-die.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:10:00 GMT Joe Holland We’ll take a two week break from Luke to refect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. We’ll answer the frst of two questions this week. The frst is, “Why did Jesus have to die?” The second—which we’ll tackle next week—is, ... new_testament,galatians,topical,easter Does knowing Jesus cause uncomfortable situations and even sometimes strife in your family and friendships? Yeah, He said it would. Tune in for the Gospel's strength and encouragement in those difficult situations. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/know-jesus-no-peace http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/know-jesus-no-peace.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:38:25 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,peace,family,conflict,water,baptism Jesus said He was coming back, and there are tons of books and theories about when and how. But how does He Himself say we should wait for that day? Tune in to find out. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/semper-fi http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/semper-fi.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:27:33 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,second_coming Where does worry come from? And how could the answer to anxiety be seen in a common animal or a simple plant? Listen this week to find out Jesus's answer to the "what if" scenarios we create in our heads. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/ugly-birds-and-pretty-flowers http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/ugly-birds-and-pretty-flowers.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:10:42 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,worry,fear,provision Over a quarter of Jesus's teaching was about money and possessions.  Why was Jesus so concerned with how his disciples handled their possessions?  We address that very question this week as we examine the parable of the affluent idiot. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-affluent-idiot http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-affluent-idiot.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:20:08 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,money,rich,fool,stewardship This week we'll look at a pathology of legalism. Jesus lays out 6 marks that distinguish legalism from true Christianity. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/a-pathology-of-legalism http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/a-pathology-of-legalism.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:43:07 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,legalism,pride,jesus,pharisees,lawyers,scribes,woe,woes You can use theology to avoid Jesus. You can use your own perceptions of what spiritual power should be to avoid Jesus. Listen this week as Jesus helps his followers be sure they are actually following him. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/avoiding-jesus http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/avoiding-jesus.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:46:53 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,avoidance,jesus,deflection,repentance,discipleship Is Jesus working for Satan? Some people said so. Tune in with us this week and see how Jesus answered that critique. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/jesus-and-satan http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/jesus-and-satan.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:41:48 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,jesus,beezlebub,demons,satan,kingdom,king,strongman Jesus's disciples were curious about how to pray. So Jesus gave them a "community prayer." This morning we'll look at that prayer in detail and some of the barriers to prayer that Jesus addresses. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/how-to-talk-to-god http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/how-to-talk-to-god.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:50:49 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,lord's_prayer,jesus,disciples,pray,father,abba,talking,christ Martha goes from hospitable host to condeming Christ in the time it took to do a few household chores. What went wrong? What is the gospel for tired and harried women? Listen in to find out. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/feet-for-the-frantic http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/feet-for-the-frantic.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:45:59 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,rest,jesus,service,women,mary,martha,busy,anxious,peace,jesus'_feet Most folks are familiar with the parable of the good samaritan. But the context is easily missed. We'll take a look at this morning how this parable was intended by Jesus to undermine legalism. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-good-heretic http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-good-heretic.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:34:18 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,samaritan,good,legalist,heretic,christ,gospel,resume,merit,service This week we compare and contrast three types of joy. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/joy-for-the-joyless http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/joy-for-the-joyless.mp3 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:46:39 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,disciples,seventy,the_70,demons,joy,joyless,satan,dominion Come take a look at the incarnation through the eyes of Joseph. Do you know the biblical account of the arrival of God in history or a santized version? http://www.christcov.com/sermon/advent-2010 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/advent-2010.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:13:56 GMT Joe Holland Come take a look at the incarnation through the eyes of Joseph. Do you know the biblical account of the arrival of God in history or a santized version? new_testament,matthew,advent,incarnation,jesus,christ,christmas,suffering Jesus sends out 70 disciples as missionaries. Come listen as we consider what implications there are for us as a new church in Culpeper. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/every-member-a-missionary-part-2 http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/every-member-a-missionary-part-2.mp3 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:20:56 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,missionary,jesus,the_seventy-two,lambs,wolves,dependence What is Christian living? Is it total freedom? Where do the commands of the Bible fit into healthy living? Listen this week as we look at Paul's instruction to the growing Christian. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/sanctification-free-to-serve-god http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/sanctification-free-to-serve-god.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:21:10 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,romans,topical,sanctification,growth,discipleship,slavery,sin,righteousness,christ Everyone is after acceptance with God. But is acceptance with God by our obedience or something else? Tune in to find out. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/justification-accepted-by-god http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/justification-accepted-by-god.mp3 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:11:21 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,galatians,topical,justification,jesus,works,faith,righteousness,christ,belief Sin is not simply a list of things we've done wrong. It is something at the root of our being that is opposed to God. Join us as we diagnose our hearts and look to the prescription offered by God. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-sinfulness-of-man http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-sinfulness-of-man.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:34:02 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,luke,topical,prodigal,sons,jesus,elder_brother,younger_brother,legalism,moralism What is effective ministry, biblically defined? Paul started well and ended well in his Thessalonican ministry but things didn't go as planned while he was there. Join us as we look at Acts 17. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/a-church-planting-nightmare http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/a-church-planting-nightmare.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:14:16 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,topical,acts,gospel,thessalonian,paul,apostle,christ,cross,growth,ministry This week we begin our Boot Camp series working through the basics of Christian doctrine and living. This week we tackle the question, "How can God be simultaneously just and merciful?" http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-holiness-of-god-justice-and-mercy http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-holiness-of-god-justice-and-mercy.mp3 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:03:25 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,topical,romans,propitiation,justification,jesus,cross,holiness,holy,conundrum,quagmire,problem,grace,mercy Jesus takes his three closes friends to the top of the mountain to show them something tremendous. How important do you think Jesus is? http://www.christcov.com/sermon/elevation http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/elevation.mp3 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:03:16 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,transfiguration,peter,john,mountain,prophets,law,christ Last week we looked at Jesus's definition of what the Christ would be. This week Jesus shows us what his followers will look like. Confused on what a Christian is? Listen in as Jesus brings clarity. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/everybody-hurts http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/everybody-hurts.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:08:43 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,defined,christianity,follower,disciple,christ,gospel,jesus The cure to all of your problems. Sound good? If you were a Jew, there is a word for it: Christ. But Jesus defines "Christ" differently than everyone was expecting. Listen in to find out how. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/blood-on-the-tracks http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/blood-on-the-tracks.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:34:20 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,problems,christ,resurrection,gospel,cure,utopia Does Jesus teach that every disciple should be a missionary? Listen in as we take a look at Jesus in Luke 9:1-9 sending out his disciples on mission. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/every-member-a-missionary http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/every-member-a-missionary.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:40:37 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,mission,missionary,membership,disciple Luke is relaying the last of three vignettes showing Jesus's power. This week Jesus displays simultaneous power and compassion as he heals a little girl and a suffering woman. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/power-compassion-and-authority http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/power-compassion-and-authority.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:10 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jairus,jesus,faith,life,death,triumph,healing,hope Luke is continuing to show us examples of the amazing authority of Jesus. This week Jesus exercise particular power over the demonic. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-first-missionary http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-first-missionary.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:14:58 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,demons,oppression,authority,christ,jesus,power Jesus—asleep in a boat—is awakened to find a storm of rain around him and a storm of unbelief in his disciples. Join us as we see how he skillfully and compassionately quiets both. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-perfect-storm http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-perfect-storm.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:36:02 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,faith,boat,jesus,sleep,storm,difficulty,trial,trust In this brief section we take a look at a parable and an anecdote. Jesus wants to make sure his followers understand what it means to be a disciple. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-rich-get-richer http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-rich-get-richer.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:43:11 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,light,jesus,hidden,discipleship,life,lamp_of_life,darkness,worldview What causes a person to love God? It might be different than you think. See what happens when Jesus, a Pharisee, and a sinful woman have dinner together. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/debt-snowball http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/debt-snowball.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:20:58 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,debt,sin,forgiveness,christ,pharisees,sinner,love,god Jesus's ministry is a war against death—undoing the effects of sin. Luke gives us a window into this ministry as Jesus brings a young man back to life. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/when-jesus-goes-to-a-funeral http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/when-jesus-goes-to-a-funeral.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:28:37 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,death,widow,raised,life,son,jesus,truth,funeral What makes you worthy of Jesus's time? We'll answer that question in this week's sermon. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/building-program-righteousness http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/building-program-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:18:05 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,sermon_on_the_plain,centurion,faith,words,jesus,servant,authority Jesus is finishing up his sermon to his disicples with a probing question about teachers. How can you tell a good teacher? Jesus answers—their fruit and your foundation. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/fruit-and-foundations http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/fruit-and-foundations.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 17:42:18 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,fruit,foundations,house,sand,rock,heart,mouth,speaking,jesus,teaching,discipleship If you were self-deceived would you know it? If you were self-deceived about your own self-righteousness would you know it? Jesus provides the test to be sure. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/self-righteousness-diagnostic http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/self-righteousness-diagnostic.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 15:50:30 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,self,self-righteousness,self-deceit,self-deception,pharisee,truth,judgement Does loving your enemies sound difficult? Distasteful? Impossible? Find out what Jesus taught about radically loving and being radically loved. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/radical-love http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/radical-love.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2010 00:52:35 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,love,radical,enemies,jesus,cross,christ Christianity becomes nothing more than a gross mutation when we try to make sense of it with anything else other than the person and work of Jesus. In this sermon, Jesus will show us why. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/inexplicable http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/inexplicable.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:18:18 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,pharisees,gospel,lists,jesus Legalism is antithetical to the gospel. In these two interchanges, Jesus intentionally and aggressively offends legalists. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/repeat-offender http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/repeat-offender.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:19:49 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,legalism,legalist,law,gospel,jesus,pharisees,sabbath,healing Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. This simple proclamation was extremely offensive to the Jewish leaders of Jesus' day. This week we'll find out why. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-life-of-the-party http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-life-of-the-party.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:20:13 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,eating,drinking,jesus,legalism,gospel,old,new,pharisees,levi 38:10 If we didn't have or didn't care about the doctrine of the resurrection what would we lose? This Easter we'll look at the resurrection through the lense of 1 Corinthians 15. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/are-christians-idiots http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/are-christians-idiots.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:04:01 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living matthew,1_corinthians,topical,new_testament,easter,ressurrection,jesus,first_importance,life 32:25 Jesus' entry into Jerusalem for his final week is a signficant moment in his passion week. But there are two very different ways to view it. It all depends on a small verse in an Old Testament book. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/an-83-chevy-pickup http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/an-83-chevy-pickup.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:24:01 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,matthew,topical,jesus,donkey,colt,fulfillment,jerusalem,triumphal,palm_sunday 37:29 A leper and a paralytic—not the kind of guys you expect a young preacher to take notice in. We're going to look at this passage and see the amazing power and compassion of Jesus. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-untouchables http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-untouchables.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:25:07 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,leper,paralytic,healing,forgiveness,compassion,christ,power 30:35 What if Jesus fulfilled your every desire? What if in response you fell to your knees and asked him to go away? Sound crazy? We'll look at Peter doing that very thing in Luke 5:1-11. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/jesus-and-a-boat-load-of-fish http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/jesus-and-a-boat-load-of-fish.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:40:50 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,fish,peter,holiness,sin,boat 25:45 What is so special about Jesus' ministry? Exorcisms? Healings? This passage teaches that the true power of Jesus went deeper than that. It is was in his preaching about the Kingdom of God. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/with-authority http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/with-authority.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:36:28 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,satan,demons,spiritual_warfare,jesus'_authority,power,healing,miracle 33:09 This is Jesus' first and last visit to his hometown. He preaches the gospel to the folks he grow up with. They respond by trying to kill him. Why? Listen to find out. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/jesus-and-his-offensive-gospel http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/jesus-and-his-offensive-gospel.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:42:29 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,gospel,offense,offensive,messianic_fulfillment,isaiah,christ 46:14 As Jesus begins his public ministry he comes face to face with the arch-villian of human history—Satan. In Luke's brief description of their interchange, we see Jesus' power and authority exerted as God's messiah. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/when-satan-comes-knocking http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/when-satan-comes-knocking.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:15:08 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,temptation,wilderness,second_adam,satan 29:29 There is more to Luke's record of Jesus' genealogy than meets the eye. This week we take a look at what it takes to undo the sin and death that haunts us at every turn. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-second-adam http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-second-adam.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:54:37 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,second_adam,christ,genealogy 33:59 John the Baptist is leaving the stage and Jesus is entering. Before he goes, John gives the credentials of the Christ. Then at Jesus' baptism we see the Holy Spirit and Father's approval of Jesus, the Son. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/passing-the-baton http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/passing-the-baton.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:47:32 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,boasting,christ,john_exit,jesus_entry,trinity 46:58 We have now left the birth narratives behind. Now we enter into the public ministries of both Jesus and John. But before Luke gets to Jesus, he wants us to see how John the Baptist has prepared the way for the Christ. How do you prepare for God coming http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-voice http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-voice.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:37:54 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,john_the_baptist,wilderness,public_ministry,preparation,coming_messiah 31:30 This passage is the only one in the gospels that chronicles Jesus' life as a young boy. In it we see a prelude to Jesus' public ministry as he comes to terms with his unique relationship to God his Father. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-boy-jesus http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-boy-jesus.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:39:10 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,childhood,temple,jerusalem,mary,joseph,father_god 33:56 Following Jesus' birth a stream of prophecies issue forth concerning his role in redeeming his people. In this passage, Simeon and Anna add their praise and prophecy to God for the birth of this Christ. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/simeon-and-anna http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/simeon-and-anna.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:49:58 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,christ,consolation,israel,gospel,birth,salvation 30:41 This is the seventh sermon in our series on the gospel of Luke. We turn our eyes away briefly from the manger to look at the first people invited to the birth of the Christ—a group of shepherds. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/glory-and-grit http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/glory-and-grit.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:56:44 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,shepherds,nativity,jesus,birth,angels 46:23 God is about the display of his glory in the world. In this particular passage we witness the birth of Jesus, the God-man. Through that humble birth and the circumstances surrounding it God shows his absolute control over creation and his worthiness to be worshiped. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/sovereign-glory-on-display http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/sovereign-glory-on-display.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:31:07 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,jesus,birth,nativity,luke,sovereign_glory 40:40 This is our fifth sermon in our series on the gospel of Luke. When you're curious about the truths of Christianity, where do you turn? What is the answer to your questions? In our text, Zechariah provides an awesome example in his theologically rich song, the Benedictus. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/uncorked http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/uncorked.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:12:19 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,doubt,song,benedictus,zechariah,jesus 38:08 This week we consider together Luke 1:39-55. When people come into gracious contact with Jesus they respond with reflexive worship. This particular passage shows John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary responding to Jesus with worship. What leads you to worship? http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-worship-of-god-in-utero http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-worship-of-god-in-utero.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:34:48 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief new_testament,luke,worship,john_the_baptist,mary,elizabeth,jesus 53:34 This week we tackle Luke 1:26-38. This is the third sermon in our series on the Gospel of Luke. We'll particularly focus on the intense glory and profound humility that marked our Lord's entrance into this world. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/glory-and-humility http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/glory-and-humility.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:53:16 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,humility,glory,jesus,mary 47:46 This is the second sermon in our Luke series. In this sermon (Luke 1:5-25) we are introduced to Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of John the Baptist. We take a hard look at how the gospel has both global and personal implications. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/preparation-and-doubt http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/preparation-and-doubt.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:26:44 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,zecharaiah,john_the_baptist,luke,assurance,doubt 42:05 This is our first sermon in our series entitled, "The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief." In it, we are trying to answer questions like who is Luke and why did he write this historical narrative on the life of Jesus Christ. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/help-my-unbelief http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/help-my-unbelief.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:40:49 GMT Joe Holland The Gospel of Luke: Help My Unbelief luke,new_testament,assurance,jesus,luke 39:40 This is the last sermon in our vision series entitled, "The Way Forward". For this twelfth and last sermon we'll look at the Great Commission. In it, Jesus is calling the church and all of her individual members to be missionaries to the communities that God has placed them in. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/great-commissionaries http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/great-commissionaries.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:16:54 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,matthew,topical,missions,missionaries,great_commission 40:04 This is our second to last sermon in our vision series. This week we're considering the conversion of Zacchaues, the unlikeliest of men to become a follower of Christ. In this passage we're trying to answer the question, "Who are the lost?" http://www.christcov.com/sermon/why-did-jesus-go-to-all-that-trouble http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/why-did-jesus-go-to-all-that-trouble.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:44:03 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward luke,new_testament,topical,spiritual_lost,jesus,zacchaeus,luke 41:04 This is our tenth week looking at the vision document of our church. This week we're taking a look at what Christians should do when they sin against one another. Or to put it another way, how does a community centered on Christ respond to sin? http://www.christcov.com/sermon/repentance-requisite-community http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/repentance-requisite-community.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:07:30 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,matthew,topical,reconciliation,christ,sin,community 45:11 This is our ninth sermon working through the vision of our church plant. This week we'll consider how God designed the church to be a place where people from any and every background find peace with God and one another. We'll consider specifically how the people of God are metaphorically described as a building, the new temple of God. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/more-than-a-carpenter http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/more-than-a-carpenter.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:01:45 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,ephesians,topical,building,temple,christ,church,community,peace 41:09 In our eighth sermon in our vision series we take a look at Paul's instructions to a church struggling with prideful divisions. What is the answer to the problem of Church disunity? Only the cross of Christ. Only through the cross can there be absolute http://www.christcov.com/sermon/absolute-unity-through-intentional-diversity http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/absolute-unity-through-intentional-unity.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:26:44 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,1_corinthians,topical,church,cross,christ,unity 36:58 This week we take a break from our vision series to consider Jesus's profound invitation in John 7:37-39. Thirsty? Come to Christ and drink from rivers of eternal life without end. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/rivers-from-your-gut http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/rivers-from-your-gut.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:12:41 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,topical,john,jesus,spiritual_thirst 26:55 This is our seventh sermon from our series on the vision of our church. We are covering what is commonly called the regulative principle of worship. The Bible consistently teaches that God dictates what worship should look like so that the truth of the Bible, the gospel of Jesus Christ, is preserved and protected. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/worship-by-the-book http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/worship-by-the-book.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:32:14 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward old_testament,exodus,topical,worship,regulative_principle 37:38 This is our sixth sermon from our vision series entitled, "The Way Forward". This week we are considering Jesus's encounter with a Samaritan woman and what it teaches us about Christ-centered worship. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/worship-in-spirit-and-truth http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/worship-in-spirit-and-truth.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:46:08 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,topical,worship,christ,john 36:47 This is our fifth sermon in our vision series. This week we are transitioning into the topic of "Worship". This sermon is going to look at what happened when Isaiah came face to face with God and what principles we can draw from his experience. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/worship-undone-forgiven-and-caught-up http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/worship-undone-forgiven-and-caught-up.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:54:21 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward old_testament,topical,worship,isaiah 32:57 This is our fourth week looking at the person and work of Jesus Christ. We consider this week the first chapter of Hebrews to see that no one has a resume like Jesus. He is preeminent over creation and redemption. He is better. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/jesus-is-better http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/jesus-is-better.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:46:41 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,topical,jesus,hebrews 33:22 We are three sermons into our series on the vision of our church. This is the third of four sermons looking at the centrality of Jesus for all that we do. This week's sermon is from Colossians 1:15-23. We'll look at Jesus as the king of Creation, Redemption, and the Redeemed. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-king-of-creation-and-redemption http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-king-of-creation-and-redemption.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:14:49 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,topical,colossians,jesus,gospel,grace 38:56 This is the second sermon in our series, The Way Forward. We are spending four weeks discussing the person and work of Jesus. This week we consider how Jesus reveals God to us. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-one-who-makes-god-known http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-one-who-makes-god-known.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:02:23 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,john,topical,jesus,christ,vision 36:54 In this first sermon in our vision series we look at two discouraged disciples walking home on Easter afternoon. Jesus turns their discouragement into joy by showing them how the entire Bible centers on himself. (Luke 24:13-35) http://www.christcov.com/sermon/the-centrality-of-christ http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/the-centrality-of-christ.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:09:22 GMT Joe Holland The Way Forward new_testament,topical,christ,luke 33:23 This a sermon that Joe preached at his previous church—First Presbyterian Church, Kosciusko. In this passage Paul is exalting God's unfailing commitment to perfect his people. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/he-will-surely-do-it http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/holland1thess080527.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 17:11:24 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,topical,perseverance,1_thessalonians 41:29 This is a sermon that Joe preached at his former church—First Presbyterian Church, Kosciusko. In this passage Paul encourages the Thessalonian Christians that God has been at work growing their church. http://www.christcov.com/sermon/a-lesson-in-church-growth http://www.christcov.com/mediafiles/a-lesson-in-church-growth.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:33:50 GMT Joe Holland Boot Camp-Basics of Christian Living new_testament,topical,1_thessalonians,church_growth 31:12