Play Ball!

And so it begins!  Any thoughts or predictions for the coming season?

Hard to predict a clear-cut favorite in the AL East.  The Yankees have so many injuries, their success will depend upon getting their regulars back and healthy.  Toronto looks much better.  The Red Sox are hard to peg, as is Baltimore.  The Rays are always solid, but don't have that stacked list of major-league ready prospects at AAA.

The Nats and Braves both look tough in the NL East.  The Angels have the bats, but maybe not the pitching.  The Dodgers?  Anybody's guess.  The Giants will be tough again too.

All and all it should be an interesting and competitive year.  And I, for one, will be sad to see Mo go, but will enjoy his final season. 

And I won't be sad if MLB smacks A-Rod (and the rest of the PED users) with a huge suspension.

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (April 1-7)

Sunday Morning (04/07/13):  We are continuing to work our way through Jesus' "bread of life" discourse, and this coming Lord's Day we will be focusing upon the meaning of Jesus' declaration, "whoever feeds on this bread will live forever"  found in John 6:49-58.

Sunday Afternoon:  This Lord's Day I am beginning a new series on the Canons of Dort.  I will be giving an introduction to the Arminian controversy.  Our afternoon service begins @ 1:15 p.m. 

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (04/03/13):  We are continuing our series "Studies in the Book of Revelation."  This week, we will be discussing the first chapter of Revelation, and looking at Jesus as the Lord of his church.

The Academy 7:30 p.m. (4/5/13):  We are discussing Michael Horton's theology text The Christian Faith.  We are currently in chapter 5, and will be discussing the sufficiency of Scripture.

For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website:  Christ Reformed Church

Audio from Easter Week Services (Updated)

Here is the audio from our Maundy Thursday service (3/28/13) -- The Marriage of the Lamb Has Come (Revelation 19:1-10)

Here is the audio from our Good Friday service (3/29/13) -- Worthy is the Lamb Who Was Slain (Revelation 5:1-10)

Here's the audio from this morning's Easter sermon (3/31/13) -- I Died, and Behold I Am Alive Forevermore (Revelation 1:9-20)

This Week's White Horse Inn

Resurrection!

According to Josephus and others, the testimony of women was not considered trustworthy in the first century. So why, if—as some allege—the Gospel records are fictitious accounts, would women be listed as the first eyewitnesses of the resurrected Jesus? Is it possible that the resurrection could be explained as “wishful thinking” on the part of the disciples? We will unpack these questions and more as we conclude our series through John’s Gospel.

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (March 25-31)

Sunday Morning (Easter, March 31, 10:25 a.m.):  I am preaching on Revelation 1:9-20 and our Lord's words, "I am alive, forever more"

Note:  If are joining us on Sunday, please arrive early!

The Afternoon Service:  Ken Samples, will be conducting our afternoon service this week @ 1:15 p.m.

Maundy Thursday service (March 28 at 7:30 p.m.):  I am preaching on Revelation 19, and the marriage supper of Christ the lamb.

Good Friday service (March 29 at 7:30 p.m.):  I am preaching on Revelation 5:1-13 and my sermon topic is "Worthy Is the Lamb Who Was Slain."

For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website:  Christ Reformed Church

"I Am the Bread of Life" -- John 6:35-48

Here's the audio from this morning's sermon on Jesus' "bread of life" discourse

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This Week's White Horse Inn

The Arrest, Trial, & Crucifixion of Jesus

When men come to arrest Jesus, Peter pulls out his sword and strikes one of the men, cutting off his ear. Why does Jesus rebuke Peter for this, and what does it say both about his mission and the way his kingdom advances? On this edition of the program we will delve into these central chapters of John’s Gospel: the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus.

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Easter Week at Christ Reformed and You Are Invited!

You and your family are cordially invited to join us for our Easter week services.

March 28, Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.

The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 25:1–12

The New Testament Lesson: Revelation 19:1–10

Sermon: “The Marriage of the Lamb Has Come”

March 29, Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.

The Psalm: 69:1–21

The First Lesson: Luke 23:29–49

The Second Lesson: Revelation 5:1–13 

Sermon: “Worthy Is the Lamb Who Was Slain”

 March 31, Easter service at 10:25 a.m.

The Law: Matthew 22:34-40

The Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:9-14

The New Testament Lesson: Revelation 1:9-20

Sermon: “I Died, and Behold I Am Alive Forevermore”

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (March 18-24)

Sunday Morning (03/24/13):  We are continuing to work our way through John chapter 6, and Jesus' "bread of life" discourse.  This coming Lord's Day we will be focusing upon Jesus' declaration, "I am the bread of life" (from John 6:35-48).

Sunday Afternoon:  I will be leading our afternoon catechism service which begins @ 1:15 p.m.  We continue to study our order of service, before we begin a new series on the Canons of Dort.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (03/20/13):  We are continuing our series "Studies in the Book of Revelation."  This week, we will be discussing the different approaches Christians have taken to the Book of Revelation (historicist, preterist, futurist, idealist), and then take up the opening verses of John's vision.

The Academy:  No Academy this week.  We are encouraging people to attend the Growing Reformed Churches conference at the First Chino United Reformed Church.  The theme of the conference is "Such a Great Salvation."  You can get conference information here:  Click Here

For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website:  Christ Reformed Church

"This Is the Work of God" -- John 6:22-35

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