http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog Sermons from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales, Florida. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:48:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © First Presbyterian Church 2010 paul.geils@firstpreslakewales.org (First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales) paul.geils@firstpreslakewales.org (First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales) 1440 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ARPCross-podpress.png http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog 144 144 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?feed=podcast First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales Sermons Sermons from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales, Florida. sermon, chad, reynolds, first, presbyterian, associate, reformed, bible First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales paul.geils@firstpreslakewales.org no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/20/god-be-merciful-to-me/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/20/god-be-merciful-to-me/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 15:00:42 +0000 Matt Joldersma http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5908 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/20/god-be-merciful-to-me/feed/ 0 0:32:31 Righteousness...It feels so good to be right! Is God righteous based on my righteousness, or am I righteous based on God's righteousness? This sermon is based on Luke 18:9-17. Righteousness...It feels so good to be right! Is God righteous based on my righteousness, or am I righteous based on God's righteousness? This sermon is based on Luke 18:9-17. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/13/god-will-give-justice/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/13/god-will-give-justice/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:43 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5845 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/13/god-will-give-justice/feed/ 0 0:31:53 In Luke 18:1-8, we learn that our hope must be built on the blood of Christ, and our persistent prayer must be motivated by his second coming and the justice he will bring. In Luke 18:1-8, we learn that our hope must be built on the blood of Christ, and our persistent prayer must be motivated by his second coming and the justice he will bring. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/06/the-days-of-the-son-of-man/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/06/the-days-of-the-son-of-man/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5787 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/05/06/the-days-of-the-son-of-man/feed/ 0 0:33:52 In Luke 17:20-37, we are reminded that many people will be caught off guard when Jesus returns. Will you be one of them? Are you living expectantly for the coming of Christ? Moment to moment in our thoughts and our activities? In Luke 17:20-37, we are reminded that many people will be caught off guard when Jesus returns. Will you be one of them? Are you living expectantly for the coming of Christ? Moment to moment in our thoughts and our activities? Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/29/the-thankful-leper/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/29/the-thankful-leper/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5761 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/29/the-thankful-leper/feed/ 0 0:25:56 In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus heals ten lepers but only one praises God for it. True salvation breaks forth with true praise. In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus heals ten lepers but only one praises God for it. True salvation breaks forth with true praise. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/22/temptations-forgiveness-faith-and-duty/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/22/temptations-forgiveness-faith-and-duty/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:00:54 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5747 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/22/temptations-forgiveness-faith-and-duty/feed/ 0 0:34:53 In Luke 17:1-10, we are called to be our brother’s and sister’s keepers in Christ. Do not be the one to cause temptation in the life of another through false teaching or false living. In Luke 17:1-10, we are called to be our brother’s and sister’s keepers in Christ. Do not be the one to cause temptation in the life of another through false teaching or false living. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/15/he-is-risen-are-you-convinced/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/15/he-is-risen-are-you-convinced/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:00:04 +0000 Paul http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5704 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/15/he-is-risen-are-you-convinced/feed/ 0 0:28:32 In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus reminds us that if we put other things before God, we must be willing to suffer the consequenses. In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus reminds us that if we put other things before God, we must be willing to suffer the consequenses. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/08/the-resurrection/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/08/the-resurrection/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:00:37 +0000 Paul http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5653 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/08/the-resurrection/feed/ 0 0:30:56 The Easter Sermon is based on Matthew 28:1-10. The Easter Sermon is based on Matthew 28:1-10. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/01/the-law-and-life-in-the-kingdom/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/01/the-law-and-life-in-the-kingdom/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:00:30 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5599 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/04/01/the-law-and-life-in-the-kingdom/feed/ 0 0:30:12 Our hearts are made for worship, but works of righteousness do not save us...the blood of Christ is our only saving grace. This sermon is based on Luke 16:10-18. Our hearts are made for worship, but works of righteousness do not save us...the blood of Christ is our only saving grace. This sermon is based on Luke 16:10-18. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/25/the-dishonest-manager/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/25/the-dishonest-manager/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:00:32 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5491 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/25/the-dishonest-manager/feed/ 0 0:37:36 In the parable of the dishonest manager (Luke 16:1-13), we learn that we are managers of God’s wealth. Do you serve God, or do you serve material things and money? In the parable of the dishonest manager (Luke 16:1-13), we learn that we are managers of God’s wealth. Do you serve God, or do you serve material things and money? Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/18/the-prodigal-son/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/18/the-prodigal-son/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:00:54 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5409 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/18/the-prodigal-son/feed/ 0 0:31:51 In response to the Pharisees’ grumbling at Jesus’ reception of sinners, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son which can be found in Luke 15:11-32. In response to the Pharisees’ grumbling at Jesus’ reception of sinners, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son which can be found in Luke 15:11-32. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/12/lost-and-found/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/12/lost-and-found/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:40:05 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5347 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/12/lost-and-found/feed/ 0 0:32:34 In Luke 15:1-10, we learn that the lost soul does not find the Savior…the Savior seeks and finds the lost soul and restores them. In Luke 15:1-10, we learn that the lost soul does not find the Savior…the Savior seeks and finds the lost soul and restores them. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/04/count-the-cost-of-following-christ/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/04/count-the-cost-of-following-christ/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:00:28 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5293 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/03/04/count-the-cost-of-following-christ/feed/ 0 0:32:44 Jesus makes a steep demand of his disciples to love him and choose him above all others - even themselves - if they follow him. This sermon is based on Luke 14:25-35. Jesus makes a steep demand of his disciples to love him and choose him above all others - even themselves - if they follow him. This sermon is based on Luke 14:25-35. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/26/table-etiquette-and-the-kingdom/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/26/table-etiquette-and-the-kingdom/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5230 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/26/table-etiquette-and-the-kingdom/feed/ 0 0:33:32 Where do you sit at the table of life? Jesus begins to reshape social conventions to reflect our faith in every situation and service to the poorest and lowliest of God's people. Open your heart to those who cannot give back, and humble yourself for[...] Where do you sit at the table of life? Jesus begins to reshape social conventions to reflect our faith in every situation and service to the poorest and lowliest of God's people. Open your heart to those who cannot give back, and humble yourself for the grace of the Lord. This sermon is based on Luke 14:7-24. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/19/holy-spirit-prayer-power-and-unfathomable-glory/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/19/holy-spirit-prayer-power-and-unfathomable-glory/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:00:21 +0000 Matt Joldersma http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5176 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/19/holy-spirit-prayer-power-and-unfathomable-glory/feed/ 0 0:28:41 Do you let your circumstances determine your faith? God knows. he bears you up through pain and mental anguish when you put him first. Do not lose heart...pray. This sermon is based on Ephesians 3:13-21. Do you let your circumstances determine your faith? God knows. he bears you up through pain and mental anguish when you put him first. Do not lose heart...pray. This sermon is based on Ephesians 3:13-21. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/12/when-will-you-see-jesus/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/12/when-will-you-see-jesus/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:39 +0000 Paul http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=5034 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/12/when-will-you-see-jesus/feed/ 0 0:30:04 Dr. John Carson delivered this sermon, based on Matthew 23:37-24:4, as part of our Missions Conference. Dr. John Carson delivered this sermon, based on Matthew 23:37-24:4, as part of our Missions Conference. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/05/a-sabbath-healing-part-2/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/05/a-sabbath-healing-part-2/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:00:38 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4965 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/02/05/a-sabbath-healing-part-2/feed/ 0 0:28:11 In attempting to trap Jesus on the Sabbath, the Pharisees get caught in their own legalism. Jesus shows them that we are called to the heart of the Sabbath, to delight and rejoice in the Lord, not to turn our backs on those who need Him desperately.[...] In attempting to trap Jesus on the Sabbath, the Pharisees get caught in their own legalism. Jesus shows them that we are called to the heart of the Sabbath, to delight and rejoice in the Lord, not to turn our backs on those who need Him desperately. This sermon is based on Luke 14:1-6. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/29/o-jerusalem-jerusalem/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/29/o-jerusalem-jerusalem/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:00:59 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4868 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/29/o-jerusalem-jerusalem/feed/ 0 0:28:16 In Luke 13:31-35, Jesus declares his intent to finish his work in Jerusalem, not to be deterred by Herod or any other man. In the second part of this verse, Jesus laments the waywardness of Jerusalem. In Luke 13:31-35, Jesus declares his intent to finish his work in Jerusalem, not to be deterred by Herod or any other man. In the second part of this verse, Jesus laments the waywardness of Jerusalem. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/22/the-narrow-door/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/22/the-narrow-door/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4800 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/22/the-narrow-door/feed/ 0 0:31:36 Could someone really be shut out of heaven? In Luke 13:22-30, we learn that there is only a "narrow door" leading into the kingdom of God and not everyone will make it through. Could someone really be shut out of heaven? In Luke 13:22-30, we learn that there is only a "narrow door" leading into the kingdom of God and not everyone will make it through. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/15/the-kingdom-of-god/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/15/the-kingdom-of-god/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:00:26 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4751 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/15/the-kingdom-of-god/feed/ 0 0:25:53 In Luke 13:18-21 Jesus gives the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven to help us see the subtle beginning of the kingdom of God that leads to its glorious fulfillment. In Luke 13:18-21 Jesus gives the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven to help us see the subtle beginning of the kingdom of God that leads to its glorious fulfillment. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/09/a-sabbath-healing-part-1/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/09/a-sabbath-healing-part-1/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:27:07 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4729 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/09/a-sabbath-healing-part-1/feed/ 0 0:22:49 In this lesson, we hear the story of Jesus healing a woman who had been disabled for 18 years on the Sabbath. This sermon is based on Luke 13:10-17. In this lesson, we hear the story of Jesus healing a woman who had been disabled for 18 years on the Sabbath. This sermon is based on Luke 13:10-17. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no