2007 Recent Updates Archive

 

RECENT UPDATES 2007

Weeks beginning December 23 and December 30, 2007

The First Epistle  --- This is the final Epistle for 2007.
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Christmas 2007 - Nine Lessons and Carols series
Genesis 3 1. Christmas from Afar Derek Thomas
Genesis 22 2. Christmas Assurance Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9 3. A Light for Those in Darkness Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11 4. Christmas for Animal Lovers? Derek Thomas
Luke 1:26-38 5. Offspring of a Virgin Derek Thomas
Luke 2:1-7 6. Significance of Christ's Birth Ligon Duncan
Luke 2:8-20 7. Peace by Piece    Brad Mercer
Matthew 2:1-12 8. Born by the Book   Ligon Duncan
John 1:1-12 9. God with God   Derek Thomas
  Christmas Eve Service Ligon Duncan
Psalm 22 Great Prophecies of the Messiah in the OT Derek Thomas
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Great Prophecies of the Messiah in the OT Jeremy Smith
     

Christmas Book Suggestions - Christmas 2007

New Series:  Hymns of the Faith series  updated!!

Missions Conference 2008 - Schedule, Speaker, Trips, and other information

Coming Events: January 2008    

  Christmas Links

Week beginning December 16, 2007

The First Epistle  --- This is the final Epistle for 2007.
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

Christmas 2007 - Nine Lessons and Carols series
Genesis 3 1. Christmas from Afar Derek Thomas
Genesis 22 2. Christmas Assurance Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9 3. A Light for Those in Darkness Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11 4. Christmas for Animal Lovers? Derek Thomas
Luke 1:26-38 5. Offspring of a Virgin Derek Thomas
     

Christmas Book Suggestions - Christmas 2007

New Series:  Hymns of the Faith series  updated!!

Missions Conference 2008 - Schedule, Speaker, Trips, and other information

Coming Events: January 2008    

  Christmas Links

 

Week beginning December 9, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

Christmas 2007 - Nine Lessons and Carols series
Genesis 3 1. Christmas from Afar Derek Thomas
Genesis 22 2. Christmas Assurance Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9 3. A Light for Those in Darkness Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11 4. Christmas for Animal Lovers? Derek Thomas
     
--- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2  series--- Now Complete
Luke 18:9-14
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
Isaiah 66 4. On the Road to Vanity Fair Derek Thomas
Ephesians 6:10 5.Vanity to Doubting Castle Derek Thomas
John 10:7-18 6. Delectable Mountains and Enchanted Ground Derek Thomas
Revelation 22 7. The Celestial City Derek Thomas

Christmas Book Suggestions - Christmas 2007

New Series:  Hymns of the Faith series

Missions Conference 2008 - Schedule, Speaker, Trips, and other information

Coming Events: January 2008    

  Christmas Links

 

Week beginning December 2, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
Genesis 3 1. Christmas from Afar Derek Thomas
Genesis 22 2. Christmas Assurance Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9 3. A Light for Those in Darkness Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11 4. Christmas for Animal Lovers? Derek Thomas
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
Isaiah 66 4. On the Road to Vanity Fair Derek Thomas
Ephesians 6:10 5.Vanity to Doubting Castle Derek Thomas
John 10:7-18 6. Delectable Mountains and Enchanted Ground Derek Thomas
  7. The Celestial City Derek Thomas

 

Week beginning November 25, 2007 

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
Hebrews 9:11-14 Always Keeping Jesus at the Center of Everything Derek Thomas
Jonah 2:9 Learning Theology the Hard Way Derek Thomas
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
Isaiah 66 4. On the Road to Vanity Fair Derek Thomas
Ephesians 6:10 5.Vanity to Doubting Castle Derek Thomas
John 10:7-18 6. Delectable Mountains and Enchanted Ground Derek Thomas
  7. The Celestial City Derek Thomas

Week beginning November 18, 2007 

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Mark Dever
Matthew 7:1-13 Eyewitnesses of His Majesty Claude McRoberts
Luke 7:36-50 Offended by Jesus Nate Shurden
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
Isaiah 66 4. On the Road to Vanity Fair Derek Thomas


Week beginning November 11, 2007 

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Mark Dever
Ezekiel 1 A Vision of God Mark Dever
Numbers 22:22-40 Balaam's Ass Ligon Duncan
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
Isaiah 66 4. On the Road to Vanity Fair Derek Thomas


 November 3, 2007 

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
I Chronicles 29:11-21 Everything is Yours, Lord Ligon Duncan
Numbers 22:1-21 Conspiracy to Curse Ligon Duncan
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
1. Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 2. The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas
Romans 5:18 3. Hill Difficulty Derek Thomas
     

Week beginning October 28, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:5-6 The Ungrasped Equality of Christ Ligon Duncan
Luke 18:9-14 --- Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 ---
 Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas
Matthew 24:36 The House of Interpreter Derek Thomas

Week beginning October 21, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:5-6 The Divinity of Christ Ligon Duncan
Numbers 21:10-35 The Wars of the Lord Ligon Duncan
     

Week beginning October 14, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Genesis 28:10-10 Sacred Space R.C. Sproul
Ephesians 3:14-21 A Prayer for the Congregation Jim Baird
Psalm 84:11 My Text John Blanchard

 

Week beginning October 7, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:5-11 Song of Christ Ligon Duncan
Numbers 21-1-19 Snakebit Ligon Duncan
Luke 18:9-14 Pilgrim's Progress Part 2
 Christiana - The Journey Begins		 Derek Thomas

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Week beginning September 30, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Psalm 139 Be There Ric Cannada
Revelation 3:7-13 A Letter from Jesus Derek Thomas
Acts 28 Preaching from Prison Derek Thomas

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September 23, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:1-4 Complete My Joy, With Helpfulness Ligon Duncan
Numbers 20 Just Another Day in the Wilderness  Ligon Duncan
Acts 28 Rome at Last Derek Thomas

1. The September podcast has been updated and the August podcast has been fixed.
2. New podcasting info on automatic iTunes "unsubscriptions" is now online.

 September 16, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:1-3 Complete My Joy, With Humility Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:1-2 Complete My Joy, With Unity Ligon Duncan
Numbers 19 The Red Heifer   Ligon Duncan
Acts 25:13-26:32 King Agrippa - Almost Persuaded Derek Thomas
2 Timothy 4:1-5 Fulfill Your Ministry Duncan Rankin

Fall Sunday School schedule is now online.

New podcasting info on automatic iTunes unsubscriptions is now online.
 

September 7, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:29-30(2) The Gift of Suffering for Christ's Sake Ligon Duncan
Philippians 2:1-2 Complete My Joy Ligon Duncan
Numbers 15:1-41 The Laws of the Land Ligon Duncan
Numbers 16 Korah's Rebellion Ligon Duncan
Numbers 17 Aaron's Rod Blossoming  Ligon Duncan
Numbers 18 Priests' Duties and Levites Responsibilities Ligon Duncan

The Philippians 1:29-30 (2) audio file has been corrected

Sanctuary Dedication Schedule  - Beginning September 30, 2007

Audio Formats and Podcasting Information section has been updated.

August 31, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:29-30 The Gift of Suffering for Christ's Sake Ligon Duncan
:Acts 25:1-12 Porcius Festus Derek Thomas
Numbers 15:1-41 The Laws of the Land Ligon Duncan

August 22, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:29-30 Not Only to Believe, But to Suffer Ligon Duncan
:1 Cor 3:1-17 God's Associates William H. Smith
Numbers 15:1-41 The Laws of the Land Ligon Duncan
     

August 13, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:27-28 Living in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel -3 Ligon Duncan
:Acts 24:1-27 Governor Felix - The Procrastinator Derek Thomas
Numbers 13:1-33 Spies in the Land Ligon Duncan
Numbers 14:1-45 Rebellion and Rebuke Ligon Duncan

August 8, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:27-28 Living in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel -2 Ligon Duncan
:Luke 2:41-52 It Should Have Been Obvious Billy Joseph
     

July 31, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
Psalm 24 Heart Failure Derek Thomas
Acts 23:2-35 The Conspiracy Derek Thomas
     

July 27, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:27-28 Living In a Manner Worthy of the Gospel Ligon Duncan
Acts 22:30 23:11 Brothers, I Am a Pharisee Derek Thomas
Numbers 12:1-12 Murmuring In the House Ligon Duncan

WIC activity page Updated

July 17, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:25-26 Progress, Joy, Confidence Ligon Duncan
Mark 15:42 - 16:8 What Do You Do With the Body of Jesus? Palmer Robertson

Coming Events Calendar Updated

Funeral Service for Robert C. Cannada, Sr.   Transcription
      (63 minutes)

July 13, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:21-26 To Be or Not to Be Ligon Duncan
Acts 21:37-22:30 Fathers and Brethren Derek Thomas

There may be an anomaly with the audio file for the Philippians sermon.  Some downloads have been truncated.
A corrected file will be available Sunday....we hope.

 

July 6, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:21 The Gain of Death Ligon Duncan
Acts 21:27-36 Paul Chained in the Holy City Derek Thomas
Numbers 11:16-30 Elders and Quail Ligon Duncan
Numbers 11:31-35 The Plague Ligon Duncan

The First Epistle was not produced this week.

June 29, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:21 Dying to Live Ligon Duncan
Acts 21:15-26 Paul, James, and Legal Issues Derek Thomas

The mp3 files will be posted for the Sunday sermons, but the transcripts may not arrive until next week.

June 20, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:21 Living Out Philippians 1:21 Ligon Duncan
Acts 20:1-21 Let The Will of The Lord Be Done Derek Thomas

June 14, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Colossians 3:16 Sing As Though Your Life Depended On It Derek Thomas
Acts 20:13-38 A Solemn Charge Derek Thomas
Numbers 10:11-36 Leaving Sinai Ligon Duncan
Numbers 11:1-15 Grumbling Ligon Duncan


June 6, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:21 Life = Christ, Death = Gain Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:12-20 For the Greater Progress of the Gospel Ligon Duncan
Acts 20:1-12 A Deadly Sermon Derek Thomas
Psalm 123 Portrait of a Servant Brad Mercer

Audio Formats and Podcasting Information section has been updated.

There are two weeks of updates on this posting.

May 23, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
"Fear Not....Heaven"
Luncheon Series		 Heaven: Questions and Answers Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:7-11 Love Abounding Ligon Duncan
Acts 19:21-41 City Riot Derek Thomas

May 16, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Numbers 9:15-10:10 Cloud and Trumpets Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:6 He Finishes What He Starts Ligon Duncan
Acts 19:1-22 The Gospel Comes to Ephesus Derek Thomas

May 9, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Numbers 9:1-14 Passover Ligon Duncan
John 4:1-28 The Greatness of God in the Exaltation. Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:3-5 I Thank God for You Ligon Duncan
Acts 18:18-28 Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos Derek Thomas

The Greatness of God in the Exaltation of Christ in Our Worship.  This is a 50 minute sermon (transcript and very large mp3 audio file).

May 2, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
Numbers 8 Lamps, Levites, and Retirement Ligon Duncan
Heaven John 14 Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:1-2 Greetings from Paul Ligon Duncan
Acts 18:1-17 Do Not Be Afraid Derek Thomas

New Stuff:
1 "Fear...Not" A Biblical Perspective of Death and Dying - Spring Luncheon Series

2. New. Audio Formats and Podcasting Information. (Link modified on March 6, 2007). If the link does not open, copy and paste into a browser window.

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April 26, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
Numbers 7 Offerings of the Leaders Ligon Duncan
Fear Not...Heaven The Final Judgment Ligon Duncan
2 Chronicles 33:1-20 The Prodigal Son Derek Thomas
Acts 17:16-34 Jerusalem and Athens: What Derek Thomas

April 19, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
1 Corinthians 10:31 Glorifying God Ligon Duncan
Acts 17:10-15 How to Listen to a Sermon Derek Thomas

April 12, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter Life Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (3) What Happens When Christ Returns? Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (2) What Happens After Death? Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (1) What is Death? Ligon Duncan
Acts 17:1-15 The Resurrection: Is it Such a Big Deal? Derek Thomas

New Stuff:
1. A selection of Easter/Resurrection resources.

 2. "Fear...Not" A Biblical Perspective of Death and Dying - Spring Luncheon Series

3. New. Audio Formats and Podcasting Information. (Link modified on March 6, 2007)

 

April 5, 2007

The First Epistle
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
I Timothy 3:1-13 Biblical Church Leadership Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (2) What Happens After Death? Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (1) What is Death? Ligon Duncan
Acts 16:16-40 Prison Time Derek Thomas

March 29, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Jerry Bridges
John 1:14 The Saving Word Jerry Bridges
Numbers 6:22-27 The Total Blessing Ligon Duncan
There is Hope (1) Death and the Life Thereafter Ligon Duncan
Acts 16:1-15 Come Over and Help Us Derek Thomas

March 21, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Matthew 28:19 Let's Grow Ligon Duncan
Acts 15:36-41 Brotherly Love Strife Derek Thomas

March 13, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Hebrews 13:17 What's So Important About... Ligon Duncan
Acts 15:21-35 The Letter Derek Thomas

March 8, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas
1 Chronicles 21 Numbers Derek Thomas
Acts 15:1-21 Cutting Cost Derek Thomas
Numbers 6:1-21 The Nazarite Ligon Duncan

February 28, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Douglas Kelly
2 Corinthians 9:1-11 An Investment That Always Works Douglas Kelly
Revelation 3:7-13 The Keys and Open Doors Douglas Kelly
Genesis 18:16 Intercession for a Lost World Douglas Kelly
Revelation 6:9 Victory from the Jaws of Defeat Douglas Kelly

New Stuff:
1. Harry Reeder The Men's Rally CDs (Harry Reeder) are ready for pickup.

2. "Fear...Not" A Biblical Perspective of Death and Dying - Spring Luncheon Series

3. New. Audio Formats and Podcasting Information.

February 22, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Philippians 1:27 Together, For the Gospel Ligon Duncan
Acts 14:21-28 Mission Report Derek Thomas
Numbers 5:11-31 The Adultery Test Ligon Duncan

February 15, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Matthew 28:18-20 Biblical Evangelism Ligon Duncan
Acts 14 A Tale of Three Cities Derek Thomas
Numbers 5:1-11 Defiled Ligon Duncan

February 8, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Psalm 51 A Biblical Understanding of Conversion Ligon Duncan
Acts 13 Preaching Jesus!. Derek Thomas
Numbers 4 Priests, Duties, Firstborn (2) Ligon Duncan

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February 2, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Harry Reeder
Mark 5:1-12 Seeking to Save the Lost Harry Reeder
Acts 13 Catching the Vision for Missions. Derek Thomas
Numbers 3 Priests, Duties Ligon Duncan

January 24, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
1 Cor 15:1-4 The Gospel Applied Ligon Duncan
Acts 12:19b-25 Church Growth - New Test... Derek Thomas
Numbers 2 Arranged Ligon Duncan

January 18, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
1 Cor 15:1-4 The Biblical Gospel Ligon Duncan
Acts 12:1-19a The Great Escape Derek Thomas
Numbers 1:1 Numbered Ligon Duncan

January 11, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Deuteronomy 6:4 Biblical Family Life Ligon Duncan
Acts 11:19-30 Call Them Christians Derek Thomas
Numbers 1:1-4 Introduction & Outline Ligon Duncan

January 5, 2007

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
I Timothy 6:11 Biblical Godliness Ligon Duncan
Luke 2:29-32 Nunc Dimitis Ligon Duncan
Luke 2:14 Gloria Derek Thomas
Phil 2:6 Jesus is both God And Man Derek Thomas
Psalm 90 Teach Us to Number Our Days Derek Thomas
     

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