http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog Sermons from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales, Florida. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:33 +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/2012/02/19/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 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/01/the-necessity-of-repentance/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/01/the-necessity-of-repentance/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:00:41 +0000 Matt Joldersma http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4642 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2012/01/01/the-necessity-of-repentance/feed/ 0 0:27:10 The parable of the man and the fig tree and the other stories in this lesson remind us to repent or perish. This sermon is based on Luke 13:1-9. The parable of the man and the fig tree and the other stories in this lesson remind us to repent or perish. This sermon is based on Luke 13:1-9. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/25/christmas-meditation/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/25/christmas-meditation/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:00:55 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4629 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/25/christmas-meditation/feed/ 0 0:10:14 Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/18/herod/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/18/herod/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:00:43 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4618 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/18/herod/feed/ 0 0:30:16 In this fourth lesson of the Advent season, we learn about Herod and his impact on the Christmas story. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:13-23. In this fourth lesson of the Advent season, we learn about Herod and his impact on the Christmas story. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:13-23. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/11/out-of-egypt/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/11/out-of-egypt/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:00:14 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4515 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/11/out-of-egypt/feed/ 0 0:26:52 As a baby, Jesus was hidden from King Herod in Egypt. His life was saved temporarily so that He could save our lives for all eternity. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. As a baby, Jesus was hidden from King Herod in Egypt. His life was saved temporarily so that He could save our lives for all eternity. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/04/the-magi/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/04/the-magi/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:00:40 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4417 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/12/04/the-magi/feed/ 0 0:27:47 This passage may be familier...the three wise men come with wonderful gifts for the baby Jesus. But as familier as it may be, there is always something new to learn. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:1-12. This passage may be familier...the three wise men come with wonderful gifts for the baby Jesus. But as familier as it may be, there is always something new to learn. This sermon is based on Matthew 2:1-12. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/27/joseph/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/27/joseph/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4093 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/27/joseph/feed/ 0 0:26:46 Have you ever considered the sacrifice that Joseph, the fiancee of Mary, made in staying with the mother of Jesus? Nazareth was a small town. People would talk. What was the gossip? Did everyone assume the baby was in fact Joseph's? Was it thought t[...] Have you ever considered the sacrifice that Joseph, the fiancee of Mary, made in staying with the mother of Jesus? Nazareth was a small town. People would talk. What was the gossip? Did everyone assume the baby was in fact Joseph's? Was it thought that there was another father, meaning Joseph was ridiculed for marrying this defiled woman and raising her illegitimate son as his own? Did Joseph's carpentry business suffer from this choice? This sermon is based on Matthew 1:18-25. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/21/knowing-the-time/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/21/knowing-the-time/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:55:38 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4091 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/21/knowing-the-time/feed/ 0 0:33:12 In this passage Jesus speaks of the fire of the gospel that He came to cast upon the earth. It is a fire that once spread will bring peace between believers and God through the blood of the cross but it will bring division between the same believer[...] In this passage Jesus speaks of the fire of the gospel that He came to cast upon the earth. It is a fire that once spread will bring peace between believers and God through the blood of the cross but it will bring division between the same believers and those who reject the gospel. This sermon is based on Luke 12:49-59. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/13/be-a-ready-servant/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/13/be-a-ready-servant/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:00:13 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=4086 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/13/be-a-ready-servant/feed/ 0 0:30:54 In this lesson, we are told to "stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that [we] may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks." Are y[...] In this lesson, we are told to "stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that [we] may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks." Are you a ready servant of God? This lesson is based on Luke 12:35-48. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/06/the-wisdom-of-faith/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/06/the-wisdom-of-faith/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:14:06 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=3852 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/11/06/the-wisdom-of-faith/feed/ 0 0:21:50 In this lesson, Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious about the little things in life..."for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing." For the full scripture, please read Luke 12:22-34. In this lesson, Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious about the little things in life..."for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing." For the full scripture, please read Luke 12:22-34. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/30/the-folly-of-faith/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/30/the-folly-of-faith/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:54:31 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=3755 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/30/the-folly-of-faith/feed/ 0 0:28:54 In this lesson, we learn that "...one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." To learn more, read Luke 12:13-21. In this lesson, we learn that "...one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." To learn more, read Luke 12:13-21. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/23/well-placed-fear/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/23/well-placed-fear/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:49:04 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=3669 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/23/well-placed-fear/feed/ 0 0:29:52 We all have things that we fear. You might fear spiders, an abusive spouse, someone in a radical militant group...What we should really fear is God. There is nothing that another person can do to you that is worse than what God can do if you do not [...] We all have things that we fear. You might fear spiders, an abusive spouse, someone in a radical militant group...What we should really fear is God. There is nothing that another person can do to you that is worse than what God can do if you do not follow him. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/16/beware-the-facade-of-faith/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/16/beware-the-facade-of-faith/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:41:20 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=3605 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/16/beware-the-facade-of-faith/feed/ 0 0:25:47 Are you as much of a Christian on the inside as you are on the outside? Do you turn on your Christian face when you get to church and turn it off as you're driving home? Are you as much of a Christian on the inside as you are on the outside? Do you turn on your Christian face when you get to church and turn it off as you're driving home? Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/09/lessons-in-response/ http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/09/lessons-in-response/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:54:47 +0000 Chad Reynolds http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/?p=3536 http://firstpreslakewales.org/blog/2011/10/09/lessons-in-response/feed/ 0 0:32:31 In the Book of Luke, Christ raises the challenge for us to have faith in Him. We are either for Him, or we are against Him. In the four vignettes in this passage (Luke 11:24-36) Christ suggests the responses (good or bad) that we might have in Him. In the Book of Luke, Christ raises the challenge for us to have faith in Him. We are either for Him, or we are against Him. In the four vignettes in this passage (Luke 11:24-36) Christ suggests the responses (good or bad) that we might have in Him. Audio First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales no no