Almond Valley CRC Sermons

“Cheer Up! He’s Calling You!” - Mark 10:46-51

How has the Lord prepared you to meet him? Will you respond in faith when he calls you?

"Politics in the Pulpit" - Nehemiah 4-5

Pastor Mark VanDyke offers a particularly political sermon at the evening worship service on July 4, 2021. In Nehemiah we find a political figure who led Israel in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. We read portions of Nehemiah 4 and 5 to learn how the Lord used Nehemiah to address some surprisingly modern issues.

Belgic Confession Article 13 - "Divine Providence"

According to Ecclesiastes 3 and Article 13 of the Belgic Confession, the Lord reigns and nothing can ruin his plans for the world. "This doctrine gives us unspeakable comfort since it teaches us that nothing can happen to us by chance but only by the arrangement of our gracious heavenly Father.”

“Let the Little Children Come to Me” - Mark 10:13-16

Resuming the series on Mark's Gospel, Pastor Mark preaches on the value of children and why we're called to welcome them into God's kingdom and into our lives.

Belgic Confession Article 12 - "God's Visible and Invisible Creation"

In Colossians 1:15-17 we're told that the Lord created and rules over all things, both visible and invisible. In this message, Pastor Mark VanDyke gives particular attention to the role of God's Son in creation and where angels fit in God's grand design.

"The Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control" - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

How can a person control his or her desires and actions in a world with so much temptation? Pastor Mark preaches on self control and reminds us that the motivation for obedience to God is not pride or fear, but an enjoyment of His presence.

"You Can't See In the Dark" - John 8:12-30

Pastor Patrick Anthony of Escalon CRC preaches on John 8 about what it means to know Jesus. If you're waiting for more evidence or proof before you believe in Jesus you might not find it. But the call of the Gospel is to believe and receive life in his name.

"The Lost Art of Gentleness" - Titus 3

What can a gentle person accomplish in a world where boastfulness and aggression are promoted as virtues? Pastor Zac Dewey opens Paul's letter to Titus as he teaches about the fruit of the Spirit that is gentleness.

"The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness" - Hebrews 11

What is Christian faithfulness? When our faith is tested, how does a Christian continue to walk with God?
Sermon Includes Excerpt of a Message by Pastor Wang Yi of Early Rain Covenant Church in China

Belgic Confession Article 11 - "The Spirit Proceeds"

One of the most sinister lies at work in our world today concerns the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Who is the Spirit? How can we live in His power?