Weekly expository preaching from the Lord’s Day morning and evening worship services at Northpointe Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Meridian, Mississippi.
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Scripture: Luke 1:26-33 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 47 Hymn — O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47A) Prayer of Invocation Catechism Reading — Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 12–14 Hymn — I Believe in God the Father (#560) Scripture Reading — Luke 1:26–36 Sermon Pastoral Prayer Hymn — Thou Art the Way (#266) Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Incarnation Scripture: Luke 1:26–36 I. The Full Divinity of Christ A. Only an eternal being can pay an eternal debt. Matthew 25:46 equates eternal punishment with eternal life, showing the equivalence of the two and ruling out
Scripture: Genesis 11:27-12:9 Order of Service Call to Worship — Nehemiah 8:9-10 Hymn — Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin — Psalm 51 Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 51:17 Scripture Reading — Luke 9:23-36 Hymn — Fairest Lord Jesus Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Dedication Hymn — Speak, O Lord Sermon Hymn — The God of Abraham Praise Benediction Sermon Title: Abraham and the Family Scripture: Genesis 11:27–12:9 I. Abraham and the Promised Family A. The toledot ( these are the generations of ) formula appears ten times in Genesis, carrying the promise of Genesis
Scripture: John 20:30-31 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 107:1-3 Hymn — Now Thank We All Our God (#181) Prayer of Invocation Catechism Reading — Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 9–11 Hymn — The Apostles' Creed (#560) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — John 20:30-31 Sermon Hymn — O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (#291) Benediction Sermon Title: The Name of the Son Scripture: John 20:30-31 I. The Name Jesus A. The name Jesus is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Joshua, meaning Yahweh is salvation, and is consistently linked in the Old Testament to Yahweh's strength (chayil). Is
Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29 Order of Service Announcements Hymn — We Come, O Christ, to Thee Call to Worship — Acts 2:32-36 Hymn — We Come, O Christ, to Thee Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin — Isaiah 53:6 Assurance of Pardon — Galatians 3:13-14 Apostles' Creed Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Sermon Lord's Supper — Hymn: Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless (stanzas 1–2) Lord's Supper — Institution and Distribution Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn — Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless (stanzas 3–5) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Gloria Patri Sermon Title: In
Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11 Order of Service Prelude Call to Worship — Romans 11:33-36 Hymn — Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (#224) Prayer of Invocation Westminster Larger Catechism Reading — Questions 6–8 Hymn — God, Maker of Heaven and Earth (#560) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Revelation 4:6-11 Sermon Hymn — How Great Thou Art (#227) Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: God, The Father Almighty Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11 I. We Believe in a Monotheistic God A. The creed's opening I believe in God is first and foremost a statement of monotheism, grounded in the Shema o
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Order of Service Hymn — Sing to the Lord a New Song (based on Psalm 98:1) Call to Worship — Nehemiah 9:6-8 Hymn — Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord Prayer of Invocation Heidelberg Catechism Reading — Questions 128–129 Scripture Reading — Luke 9:10-22 Hymn — My Jesus, I Love Thee Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Preparation Hymn — Be Thou My Vision Sermon Hymn — O God, We Praise Thee Benediction Doxology Sermon Title: Prayer and Doxology Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 I. Doxology Is the Reason for Our Petitions to God A. The word for that introduces the doxology
Scripture: Title: Order of Service Call to Worship — Revelation 5:11-14 Hymn — Before the Throne of God Above (#277) Prayer of Invocation Westminster Larger Catechism — Questions 1–5 Hymn — O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely (#84b) Pastoral Prayer Sermon Hymn — The Apostles' Creed (#560) Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: Why the Church Needs Creeds and Confessions Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 I. Creeds Promote Church Maturity A. The writer of Hebrews rebukes believers who remain on milk rather than growing to solid food — Hebrews 5:12-14 Growth in doctrinal knowledge is not optional but
Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22 Order of Service Call to Worship — Isaiah 2:2-5 Hymn — Praise the Lord, All You Nations (#117b) Prayer of Invocation Catechism — Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 29–30 Hymn — O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely (#84b) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 4:13-22 Sermon Hymn — The Church's One Foundation (#404) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: Make Way for the King Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22 I. The Lord's Gracious Provision in the Picture of a Marriage A. Boaz takes Ruth as his wife, securing enduring provision through covenantal relationship. Ruth the Moabite
Scripture: James 1:12-18 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 95:1-7 Hymn — Come, Christians, Join to Sing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Proverbs 28:13 Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism Q A 127 Scripture Reading — Luke 9:1-9 Hymn — Softly and Tenderly Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Dedication Hymn — Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Sermon Hymn — Onward, Christian Soldiers Benediction Doxology Sermon Title: Deliver Us From Evil Scripture: James 1:12-18 I. Sanctification Involves the Pursuit of God Who Is Good A. The word evil is far broader than
Scripture: Ruth 4 Order of Service Call to Worship — 1 Timothy 1:17 Hymn — Give to Our God Immortal Praise (#215) Prayer of Invocation Catechism Reading — Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 46–48 Hymn — O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely (#48B) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 4:1–12 Sermon Hymn — My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (#459) Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: The Kinsman Redeemer and His Bride Scripture: Ruth 4:1–12 I. A Wise Redeemer A. Boaz goes to the city gate — the ancient courtroom — and assembles ten elders as legal witnesses to bind the transaction public
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Order of Service Hymn — All Praise to God Who Reigns Above Call to Worship — Psalm 107:1-3, 8 Hymn — All Praise to God Who Reigns Above Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism, Q A on the Fifth Petition Scripture Reading — Luke 8:40-56 Hymn — Arise, My Soul, Arise Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Dedication Hymn — God, Be Merciful to Me Sermon Hymn — And Can It Be That I Should Gain Benediction Sermon Title: Forgive Us Our Debts Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 I. The Debt of God's Glory Fulfilled A. Sin is defined in Romans 3:23 as falling shor
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 145:17-21 Hymn — Come, Thou Almighty King Prayer of Invocation Scripture Reading — Matthew 22:37-40 Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 103:8-10 Confession of Faith (Westminster Larger Catechism on Christ's Intercession) Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — How Deep the Father's Love for Us Sermon Lord's Supper Hymn — Nothing But the Blood Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Gloria Patri Sermon Title: The Gracious Work of God Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 I. From What the Gracious Work of God Saves A. We must be graciously sa
Scripture: Psalm 33 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 148:1-2, 11-13 Hymn — Let All Things Now Living (#254) Prayer of Invocation Catechism Reading — Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 72–73 (Justifying Faith) Hymn — O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely (#84B) Pastoral Prayer Sermon Hymn — Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim (#284) Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: Faithful Patriotism and Lasting Hope Scripture: Psalm 33 I. The Blessed Nation Is God's Covenant People A. Verse 12 — Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord — is often misapplied to America, but its primar
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 117 Hymn — All People That on Earth Do Dwell Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon — Romans 8:1 Scripture Reading — Luke 8:26-39 Hymn — Jesus Shall Reign Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place Prayer for Illumination Sermon Hymn — Jesus, Lover of My Soul Benediction — Ephesians 3:16-19 Hymn — Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Sermon Title: Loved From the Beginning Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6 I. The Wrong Foundation for God's Love A. Many Christians silently doubt God's love
Scripture: Ruth 3 Order of Service Call to Worship — Hebrews 12:28-29 Hymn — Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (#224) Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 5, Paragraph 5 Hymn — Psalm 103C (#103C) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 3 Sermon Hymn — And Can It Be (#431) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: A Perilous Plan? Scripture: Ruth 3 I. A Plan Fraught with Complexities A. Naomi's genuine concern for Ruth drives her to action — she desires Ruth to find rest, security, and a husband who will care for her after Naomi is gone, and sh
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-11, 31-34 Order of Service Call to Worship — Daniel 7:13-14 Hymn — O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Prayer of Invocation Confession of Sin — Psalm 51:1-4 Assurance of Pardon — Psalm 51:17 Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism Q A 125 Scripture Reading — Luke 8:16-25 Hymn — Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — Day by Day Sermon Hymn — Children of the Heavenly Father Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: Daily Bread Scripture: Matthew 6:7-11, 31-34 I. We Are Bodily Dependent Children A. The fourth petition — Give us this day o
Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 2:10-12 Psalm — Why Do the Heathen Nations Rage (Psalm 2) Prayer of Invocation Westminster Shorter Catechism — Question 20 Hymn — Psalm 103C (verses 5–8) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 2:14-23 Sermon Hymn — Thou Art the Way (#266) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: There Is a Redeemer Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23 I. A Picture of the Redeemer's Manner A. Ruth and Naomi are destitute widows — Ruth goes to glean in the fields, hoping only for leftovers, as provided for in Deuteronomy 24:19. B. Boaz goes far beyond norm
Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 103 Hymn — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Heidelberg Catechism Q A 124 Scripture Reading — Luke 8:1-15 Hymn — O for a Closer Walk with God Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — Thy Word Is Like a Garden, Lord Sermon Hymn — All for Jesus Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon Title: Your Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29 I. A Mind Set on Heaven and Not on Earth A. The Lord's Prayer orients the heart toward heaven — hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 105:1-4 Hymn — O Praise the Lord, His Deeds Make Known (#105C) Prayer of Invocation Shorter Catechism — Question and Answer 21 Hymn — Come, My Soul, and Bless the Lord (#103C) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 2:1-13 Sermon Hymn — Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (#491) Benediction Sermon Title: Are There Any Good Men in the World? Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13 I. Introduction: The Character of Boaz A. The setting — barley harvest begins in late April, a time of abundance and celebration for Israel, and Ruth and Naomi arrive at its
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-14 Order of Service Call to Worship — Psalm 100 Hymn — All People That on Earth Do Dwell Prayer of Invocation Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon — Matthew 11:28-30 Heidelberg Catechism Confession of Faith — Question 123 Pastoral Prayer Offering Hymn — I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord Scripture Reading — Colossians 1:11-14 Scripture Reading — Matthew 6:7-10 Prayer for Illumination Sermon Prayer Lord's Supper Hymn — When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (stanzas 1–2) Lord's Supper — Bread Lord's Supper — Cup Prayer Hymn — When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (stanzas 3–4) Benedic
Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22 Order of Service Hymn — God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory (#253) Call to Worship — 1 Chronicles 16:28-36 Prayer of Invocation Apostles' Creed Hymn — Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 103, #103C, stanzas 1–4) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 1:6-22 Sermon Hymn — Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me (#400) Benediction Sermon Title: Friendship Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22 I. Naomi Urges Her Daughters-in-Law to Return Home (vv. 6–15) A. The Lord visits his covenant people with food — a sign of special grace, not merely common grace Physical famine in the land signals spiritual fami
Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15 Order of Service Announcements Call to Worship — Psalm 27:4 Hymn — Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — First Petition of the Lord's Prayer (Q A) Scripture Reading — Luke 7:18-35 Hymn — All Glory, Laud, and Honor Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Preparation Hymn — Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Sermon Prayer of Response Hymn — Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Doxology Congregational Announcement Closing Prayer Sermon Title: Hallowed Be Your Name Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15 I. Who Is to Be Hallowed? — The N
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5 Order of Service Call to Worship — Revelation 5:12-13 Hymn — Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord (#223) Prayer of Invocation Confessional Reading — Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 26 (Christ's Kingly Office) Hymn — Holy Spirit of the Messiah (#401) Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading — Ruth 1:1-5 Sermon Hymn — Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (#300) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: A Little Bridge to the Kingdom Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5 I. Overview: The Problem Established in the Opening Verses A. Ruth is placed between Judges and 1 Samuel, serving as a small but pivotal bri
Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25 Order of Service Call to Worship — Hebrews 4:14-16 Hymn — Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Prayer of Invocation Hymn — Holy Spirit, Our Messiah (#401) Pastoral Prayer Westminster Larger Catechism Q A 63 Scripture Reading — Hebrews 10:23-25 Prayer Sermon Hymn — Blest Be the Tie That Binds (#409) Benediction — Numbers 6:24-26 Sermon Title: Coals Close Together Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25 I. Why Christ Graciously Gives to Us One Another A. Because he knows his people Christ assumed our nature and experienced our weakness — Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 4:15 Christ knew the
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15 Order of Service Announcements Hymn — Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul Call to Worship — Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Hymn — Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul (continued) Prayer of Invocation Confession of Faith — Nicene Creed Scripture Reading — Luke 7:1-10 Hymn — Just As I Am Pastoral Prayer Offering Prayer of Dedication Hymn of Preparation — The Lord's Prayer Sermon Prayer of Application Hymn — Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove Benediction — 2 Corinthians 13:14 Doxology Sermon Title: Introduction to the Lord's Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15 I. The Lord's Prayer Is f
