Christ Presbyterian Church | Preachers Reed Jolley

Gospel as Sowing and Reaping

Bible Text: Galatians 6:6–10 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Galatians: The One and Only Gospel

We will reap what we sow as a church in our discipleship, and in our perseverance.
Galatians 6:6-10
6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Designed for Praise

Bible Text: Psalm 96 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Psalms

We are designed by God for praise. Praising God is both our duty and our supreme delight.
Psalm 96

Oh sing to the Lord a new song;

sing to the Lord, all the earth!

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Sing to the Lord, bless his name;

tell of his salvation from day to day.

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Declare his glory among the nations,

his marvelous works among all the peoples!

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For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

he is to be feared above all gods.

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For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

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Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!

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Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

bring an offering, and come into his courts!

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Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;[a]

tremble before him, all the earth!

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Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!

Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;

he will judge the peoples with equity.”

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Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

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let the field exult, and everything in it!

Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

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before the Lord, for he comes,

for he comes to judge the earth.

He will judge the world in righteousness,

and the peoples in his faithfulness.

Glory and Gratitude

Bible Text: Psalm 36:1-12 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Psalms

Psalm 36 invites us to glorify God by living lives of gratitude
Psalm 36

Transgression speaks to the wicked

deep in his heart;

there is no fear of God

before his eyes.

For he flatters himself in his own eyes

that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;

he has ceased to act wisely and do good.

He plots trouble while on his bed;

he sets himself in a way that is not good;

he does not reject evil.

Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens,

your faithfulness to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;

your judgments are like the great deep;

man and beast you save, O LORD.

How precious is your steadfast love, O God!

The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

They feast on the abundance of your house,

and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

For with you is the fountain of life;

in your light do we see light.

Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you,

and your righteousness to the upright of heart!

Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me,

nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

There the evildoers lie fallen;

they are thrust down, unable to rise.

Welcomed to Welcome

Bible Text: Romans 15:5–13 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: For the Life of the World

Because God accepts us without regard to worth, but on the basis of what his Son has done, we must likewise accept others.
Romans 15:5–13 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Epiphany

Bible Text: Matthew 2:1–12 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Christmas in Matthew

Because true freedom comes from serving a gracious king, we must worship Jesus.

Waiting for New Communion

Bible Text: Revelation 21:1-7 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Advent: What Are We Waiting For?

Around the holidays we try really hard to make things special for our children and ourselves. Even the most secular person among us wants to feel something bigger than herself. Billionaires fly to space looking for transcendence; the rest of us take up hobbies or consume art. We have a deep longing for transcendence because we were made to be in relationship with God. When Christ returns, we will see our savior face to face. Join us this Sunday as we begin our Advent series “What Are We Waiting For?”

Come With Thanksgiving

Bible Text: Psalm 95:1-11 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Guest Preacher

Most of us were taught as children to say “please” and “thank you.” When someone gives us a gift or compliment, the giver’s generosity deserves to be acknowledged. But what happens in us when we acknowledge the abundance of good gifts that God gives us everyday? Join us this Sunday as we learn about the joy that comes from gratitude.

Praying in the Holy Spirit

Bible Text: Jude 20, Luke 11:1-13 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: Jude: Exhortations for Tenuous Times

“Do you have anyone to talk to about that?” We often hear this phrase when we’ve let down our guard and admitted to someone that we are struggling. It’s often meant as a well-intentioned concern, but it also sends the signal that the current listener is not up to the task. What if you had someone you could call on in times of both bad and good news, someone who would always answer the phone and be glad to hear your voice? Join us this week as we continue our series on the Book of Jude and learn about the gift of prayer.

The Story of David’s House

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: The Stories We Live By

We all have trust problems. Some of us trust too much; others have a hard time trusting anyone at all. How do you trust a God you can’t see when everything around you looks like he hasn’t kept his promises?

The Unity of the Faith

Bible Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 | Preacher: Reed Jolley | Series: One Body: Living Into the Unity the Gospel Provides

What does it look like to grow up? Adulting has become a sort of buzz word today. People often use it to describe the responsibilities one faces when becoming an adulthood. But what is it like to adult as a Christian? Most often we view maturity as a form of independence. But what if growing up means not independence, but interdependence? What if responsibility actually looks like existing in, receiving from, and giving to a community? This week we learn about a key distinctive of Christian maturity—unity.