Covenant of Grace OPC Oxnard Podcast

Luke 2:21-38: The Promised Comfort

 "Thankfully, we don't have to persevere alone. God has surrounded us with a hopeful company: his beloved church. By their example and exhortation, the members of our local churches become a cloud of witnesses pointing to Jesus. As we read God's Word together, we grow in our knowledge of the Redeemer. As we sing songs of praise, our hearts are lifted to the One who is worthy. As we share stories of God's grace, we look for the Spirit's work in the unseen places of our own hearts. Week after week, our fellow believers testify that this world is not all there is, and they remind us that the people of God have always lived for another world entirely. In the company of the church, we focus on Christ."                                       Megan Hill "A Hopeful Company"

Romans 12:14-17: Bless the World part 2

Rev. Joshua Martin brings part 2 of his message on Romans 12

Rom.12:14-17: Bless the World: part 1 by Rev. Joshua Martin

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Rom. 12

Luke 1:5-25: ”From Barrenness to Blessing”

We need to remember that when we are in the distress of affliction, it's not always because of personal sin. When we do suffer, we should resist the temptation to ask what did I do to deserve this? Instead, we should say to ourselves, "Recognizing my place in God's providence, how may I glorify Him in this?"

Psalm 130: ”The Right Kind of Fear”

Supplemental texts: Isaiah 11:1-5; II Corinthians 6:14-7:1, Mark 4:35-41

Pastor Mueller preached this sermon on Nov. 7, 2021. Not posted until the 14th

Ephesians 6:21-24:”Openness about Me and You”

The Apostle Paul helps us understand how we should see ourselves in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:18-20: ”The Prayer Life of a Soldier”

How does the Spirit help us to pray?

We not knowing what to pray for as we ought, the Spirit helps our infirmities, enabling us to understand both for whom, and what, and how prayer is to be made: and by working and quickening in our hearts...those apprehensions, affections, and graces which are requisite for the right performance of that duty.

                                             Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A #182

Ephesians 6:10-17: ”The Sword of the Spirit”

"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless and with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time, now and forever. Amen"

                                                                                        Jude 1:24

Ephesians 6:10-17: ”The Helmet of Salvation”

Throughout the Scriptures we are reminded that God's people are engaged in spiritual conflict with our enemy and adversary Satan. Yet, so often, we bring frustration and discouragement upon ourselves by living as if the only things that matter are those things that may be seen and felt. But Scripture corrects us and reminds us that we must live by faith and not on mere appearances. This morning, ask your Lord to give you the true and greater vision of His Kingdom and His glory. Then give Him the praise of which He is worthy. 

Eph. 6:10-17: ”The Shield of Faith”

Pastor Mark continues to preach the Gospel through Ephesians