Grace Reformation Church Of Woodland: Sermons

Ron Poarch preaches on 2 Peter 2:1-3 on December 09 2007. In the face of false teachers arising and knowing they will continue to lead the Church astray. Peter warns against them. We learn that false teachers are not new but have existed throught history. We take a quick look at how in protecting against false teachers Peter connects his teachings with the Old Testament and the entirety of God's Word.

Ron Poarch preaches on Acts 6:8-15 on December 09 2007. Stephen, an apostle of Jesus Christ, was full of wisdom, grace, and power that could not be refuted. The Synagogue of the "Freedmen" argued with him and spread rumors and lies about him. Bringing false charges against him that would lead to Stephen being martyred. We look at these things and the charges brought up against Stephen.

Todd Hook preaches on Various Scripture Passages on December 02 2007. Christ's first coming to redeem and to be enthroned.

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 38:1-30 on November 25 2007.

Ron Poarch preaches on Various Scripture Passages on November 25 2007. A short explanation our communion with Christ at the Lord's Supper.

Bob Ross preaches on Job 1:1-22 on November 18 2007. In the first Chapter of Job we see God's sovereignty over all things. God allows Satan to test Job fully knowing that Job would pass the test and glorify God. This testing did not produce bitterness towards God but rather Job properly recognized God as his creator worshiping God in the middle of his trial.

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 37:2-36 on November 18 2007. Jacob favors Joseph and gave him a special coat. His brothers disliked him very much. Joseph then had dreams that his family was bowing down to him in servitude. So his brothers hated him, and when Jacob sent Joseph to see how the flocks were doing, his brothers sought to kill Joseph. Reuben and Judah stayed their hands from shedding blood but they sold Joseph into slavery and Joseph ended up in Egypt, in Potiphars house.

Ron Poarch preaches on 2 Peter 2:1-3 on November 11 2007. Peter warns the Church to beware of false teachers. Stating that these men distort the gospel for selfish purposes and do not preach the full council of God. In this warning Peter states that many will be led away to the destruction of their own souls. For the judgement of Christ Jesus will come.

Ron Poarch preaches on Acts 6:1-7 on November 11 2007. The Church in Jerusalem was becoming quite large and the hellenistic widows were being overlooked in being cared for. The apostles called the entire church together to see how to address this issue. We take a look at how the early church adapted to growth and problems in the church and see the result of these things.

Ron Poarch preaches on Acts 5:12-42 on November 04 2007. The Apostles were teaching in Solomons portico next to the temple about Jesus Christ. Many were coming to know the Lord through this. The Sadducees being jealous had the apostles arrested. That night God free them sending an angel, encouraging them to keep preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. So the next day they were preaching once again. The Sadducees found them preaching again and had them flogged. Yet the apostles rejoices in this being counted worthy to suffer for Christ's sake.

Ron Poarch preaches on 2 Peter 1:12-21 on October 28 2007. Peter is concerned that the people look to the Lord. To not waste the days but always be mindful to take every opportunity as Christ's coming is imminent, knowing that what Peter preached to them is true and trustworthy. The meaning of Christ's coming comes into question here. Is it Christs second coming? Is it a coming for judgement as seen in Psalm 18? This is the first part of this discussion for 2 Peter.

Ron Poarch preaches on Matthew 26:28; Acts 2:42; Luke 22:19; Acts 20:7-8,11 on October 28 2007. Ron gives a quick summary of why we have communion each week at Grace Reformation Church.

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 36:1-37:1 on October 28 2007. Genesis speaks of the family born to Esau. How each child settled where they settleed and the children they had. This becomes reference for the people of the Exodus to know the peoples in Edom, also gives us insight into later events happening in scripture. It is important to note that Esau settled in the hill country of Moab while Jacob settled in the Promised land of Canaan

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 35:1-29 on October 21 2007. Coming from the massacre at Shechem at his sons hands, God tells Jacob to go to Bethel and build an altar to Him there. Jacob obeys and God removing the idols from his family. God remains faithful putting fear on the peoples that they will not attack Jacob in retaliation. At Bethel, God reminds Jacob of His promises to Jacob and changes his name to Israel. Yet Israel's life is still full of trials, as his mother, father, and wife die, children sin against him.

Ron Poarch preaches on 2 Peter 1:5-11 on October 14 2007. Peter begins the letter to Christians in speaking of God's enabling our salvation through faith. God has given us everything in His power to be saved. Peter now clarifies this further, stating that God has worked our salvation so that we must actively aim to obey God. We see this is the result of God's salvation, not a work we do to obtain salvation.

Ron Poarch preaches on Acts 5:1-11 on October 14 2007. Ananias and Sapphira sold their property, givin some of the money to the Church and keep the rest for themselves. Yet they both decided to tell Peter that they gave the entire property value to the Church. In this they lied to God and God strikes them dead, resulting in the people fearing God. Through their hypocrisy God judged them. We look at what hypocrisy is and what it is not.

Ron Poarch preaches on Acts 4:32-37 on October 07 2007. The early Church just after the day of Pentecost... What was it like? How did they interact with one another? We see the Church in Jerusalem acting in one heart and one soul, as one mind, selflessly serving one another. Selling land if others are in need. With the result of the gospel going out with the power and grace of God.

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 34:1-31 on September 30 2007. Jacob and his family have just arrived in the land of Canaan. From their meeting with Esau, they satay in Shechem. While there, Shechem (the prince of Shechem), forces himself upon Dinar and desires to marry her. Her brothers Simeon and Levi are outraged, and take revenge on the prince and the city in their own way.

Ron Poarch preaches on 2 Peter 1:1-4 on September 23 2007.

Ron Poarch preaches on Genesis 33:1-20 on September 23 2007. Jacob had just wrestled with the Lord, Esau was coming with 400 men to meet Jacob. Not knowing Esau's intentions, Jacob prepares for the worst. Yet not by preparing for battle but humbling himself before his brother to be his servant. Esau finally arrives greeting Jacob with a kiss, bringing his men to help escort Jacob and belongings back to where Jacob would settle. Jacob praises God fir His provision, giving God the credit.