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"The Oath That He Swore" -- Luke 1:57-80

Here's the sermon from this morning's service -- the Sunday after Christmas:

Video:  "The Oath That He Swore to Our Father Abraham" -- Luke 1:57-80

Audio:  "The Oath That He Swore to Our Father Abraham" -- Luke 1:57-80

Christmas Week at Christ Reformed Church (December 21-27)

You are invited to join us as we gather for our annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Thursday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the Scriptures read and proclaimed, and sing Christmas carols. What makes this service so rich is that the liturgy situates the birth of Christ against the backdrop of redemptive history. The incarnation is a key part of the creation-fall-redemption-consummation movement in scripture and the nine lessons illustrate that vividly.  Space is limited, so make your reservations early on the Christ Reformed Church website (via link at the top of the C-Ref website). 

The service will be live streamed and uploaded to the Christ Reformed YouTube Channel for later viewing:  Christ Reformed Church Lessons and Carols 2020

Sunday, December 27:  Worship services will be held outdoors in the courtyard at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  We will wrap up our time in the Gospel of Luke with Zechariah's "song" in Luke 1:57-80.  

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing.  To RSVP, go the Christ Reformed Church website (http://www.christreformed.org/) and follow the instructions for making a reservation.

Social distancing and face coverings are required.  If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the live stream.

"The Son of God" -- Luke 1:26-38

Here's the video and audio from this morning's sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, the "Son of God," from Isaiah 9:1-7 and Luke 1:26-38:

Video:  "The Son of God" -- Luke 1:26-38

Audio:  "The Son of God" -- Luke 1:26-38

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (December 14-20)

Sunday, December 20:  Worship services will be held outdoors in the courtyard at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  We will turn to the Gospel of Luke the next three Lord's Days.  This coming Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Advent), we will consider Isaiah's prophecy of a coming redeemer who is "God with us" (Isaiah 9:1-7), and its fulfilment in Luke 1:26-38 (the birth of Jesus foretold).  

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing.  To RSVP, go the Christ Reformed Church website (http://www.christreformed.org/) and follow the instructions for making a reservation.

Social distancing and face coverings are required.  If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the live stream.

"To Take Away My Reproach" -- Luke 1:5-25

Here's the video and audio from this morning's sermon for the third Sunday in Advent.

Video:  "To Take Away My Reproach" -- Luke 1:5-25

Audio:  "To Take Away My Reproach" -- Luke 1:5-25

My Office Hours Interview with Scott Clark -- The Story of Christ Reformed

I was recently interviewed for Westminster Seminary California's "Office Hours" by my friend and colleague Dr. Scott Clark. We talk about the founding of Christ Reformed Church twenty-five years ago, my time as a student at Westminster Seminary California, and the rise and fall of the evangelical "buzz" in Orange County, California.

Here's the link:  Office Hours with Scott Clark -- An Interview with Kim Riddlebarger

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (December 7-13)

Sunday, December 13:  Worship services will be held outdoors in the courtyard at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  We will turn to the Gospel of Luke the next three Lord's Days.  This coming Sunday (the third Sunday in Advent), we consider Luke's account of the event surrounding the birth of Jesus.  Our text is Luke 1:5-25 (the birth of John the Baptist foretold).  

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing.  To RSVP, go the Christ Reformed Church website (http://www.christreformed.org/) and follow the instructions for making a reservation.

Social distancing and face coverings are still required at this time.  If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the live stream.

"And In This Way All Israel Will Be Saved" -- Romans 11:16-36

Here's the audio from this morning's sermon on the future of Israel:

Video:  "And In This Way All Israel Will Be Saved" -- Romans 11:16-36

Audio:  "And In This Way All Israel Will Be Saved" -- Romans 11:16-36

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (November 30-December 6)

Sunday, December 6:  Worship services will be held outdoors in the courtyard at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  We conclude our look at Paul's discussion of the future of Israel (Romans 11:16-36).