Sermon: Thoughts and Prayers

During our Sunday morning worship service, an Elder leads the congregation in prayer.

“Christ Our Prophet: The Word Promised”                                                     November 30, 2025 Selected Passages Pastor Tony Felich  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. [4] For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. [5] For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Deuteronomy 18:15 “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— Hebrews 1:1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Jesus Christ is the Prophet who tells us the truth we need.            • Listen to Christ, the promised Prophet            • Submit to Christ who reveals the will of God for our salvation            • Sit under Christ as He continues to speak to His people            • Treasure and proclaim the Word of Christ

"Israel to Christ to the Church" Exodus 19:1-6 and 1 Peter 2:4-9 November 23, 2025 Pastor Tony Felich   ----more---- Exodus 19:1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. [2] They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, [3] while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: [4] ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. [5] Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; [6] and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”  1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, [5] you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. [6] For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” [7] So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” [8] and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. [9] But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.  Exodus 19 casts a grand vision of a priestly, holy people belonging to God. 1 Peter 2 shows that this vision has been fulfilled in Christ and now conferred on the Church—God’s redeemed people from every tribe and tongue.   I. Israel as Shadow, Christ as Substance  II. The Church as God’s Covenant People III. Differences with dispensationalism (see below) Application How the Reformed View Differs from Dispensationalism Reformed Covenantal Perspective One people of God across both Testaments Rooted in one covenant of grace, administered in various historical forms. Christ as fulfillment, not plan B Everything Israel was called to be becomes reality in Him. The Church includes believing Jews and Gentiles Gentiles are grafted into the same olive tree (Rom. 11). The Church inherits Israel’s titles because of union with Christ. Covenant theology sees the Church not as replacing Israel, but as Israel fulfilled and expanded in Christ. Traditional Dispensational Perspective Two distinct peoples of God Israel (earthly people) Church (heavenly people) Different covenants and destinies Israel retains national promises (land, political kingdom). The Church is a distinct organism beginning at Pentecost. 1 Peter 2:9 applied typologically, not fulfillingly The Church shares similar blessings but does not fulfill Israel’s identity. Israel’s fulfillment is future, in a restored national kingdom during the millennium. Dispensationalism emphasizes discontinuity, maintaining a strict distinction between Israel and the Church.

During our Sunday morning worship service, an Elder leads the congregation in prayer.

“Thoughts and Prayers” Colossians 1:9-11              November 23, 2025 Pastor Nathan Currey  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Colossians 1:9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;   Paul's prayer is a wonderful example of how we should pray for others and for ourselves.          I. The Ask (9)          II. The Answer (10)         III. The Attitude (11)

A Treasured Possession Exodus 19:1-6 November 16, 2025 Pastor Tony Felich   ----more---- Exodus 19:1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. [2] They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, [3] while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: [4] ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. [5] Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; [6] and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”  God saves us (His people), commands our obedience, and consecrates us as His treasured possession to represent His holy kingdom to the world.   I. God saves us (1-4)  II. God commands us (5) III. God consecrates us (6)

During our Sunday morning worship service, an Elder leads the congregation in prayer.

“The Deliverance of God’s Servant” Daniel 6              November 16, 2025 Pastor John Choi  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Daniel 6:19 Then, at break of day, the king arose and went in haste to the den of lions. 20 As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish. The king declared to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” 21 Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! 22 My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” 23 Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. 24 And the king commanded, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and cast into the den of lions—they, their children, and their wives. And before they reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and broke all their bones in pieces. 25 Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: “Peace be multiplied to you. 26 I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. 27 He delivers and rescues; he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions.” 28 So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.   Through the deliverance of His Servant, God offers the good news of deliverance to all people.         I. The Same Theme in New Circumstances   II. Daniel's Excellence and the Conspiracy Against Him  III. Daniel's Disciplines: The Ordinary Means of Grace  IV. The Miracle in the Lion's Den: A Glimpse of True Peace   V. The Greater Daniel: Jesus Christ Our Deliverer  VI. Our Call as God's Children

During our Sunday morning worship service, an Elder leads the congregation in prayer.

“Courage for Confessing Christ” Matthew 10:26-33              November 9, 2025 Pastor Tony Felich  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Matthew 10:26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. [27] What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. [28] And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. [29] Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. [30] But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. [31] Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. [32] So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, [33] but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.      The God who reigns over all cares personally for His people and watches over every step of our mission—therefore, His Church can move forward with boldness and confidence to bear witness for Christ.       •   Fear God alone (26-28)       •   Trust His Providence (27, 29-31)        •   Proclaim His Christ (32-33)      The God who reigns over all cares for you personally and watches over every step of your life-therefore, you can move forward with boldness and confidence to bear witness for Christ.