Christ the King Presbyterian Church

Levi Bakerink
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The newest sermons from Christ the King Presbyterian Church in Joplin, Missouri.

  1. 5d ago

    An Office of Sympathy and Service

    As the young church faced persecution from outside, the devil was at work stirring up strife from within. Inside the church a problem arose between two groups, the Hellenists and the Hebrews, over the distribution of goods. This serious problem had the potential to cause a major division within the church. Yet Christ, the King and Head of his Church, instituted a new office. Seven men were elected and ordained to be Deacons, an office of sympathy and service, that would model Christ-like love and care for all the members of the congregation. Through their efforts, not only was the problem resolved, but the church increased in number and in obedience to God.

  2. 5d ago

    Prayer in Spiritual Formation

    This class discusses the place of prayer in the Christian life. This is the third of the three spiritual disciplines that make up the reformation triangle of spiritual formation.

  3. Aug 23

    Meditation in Spiritual Formation

    What is the role of Meditation in Spiritual Formation? In this third class in our series, we look at the practice of meditating upon God and his word, what place it has in spiritual formation, and how we can implement it in our lives.

  4. Aug 23

    The Unstoppable Plan of God

    The apostles are once again faced with persecution as they are imprisoned for preaching the gospel. But God was with them, miraculously releasing them from their chains, and commanding them to continue preaching the good news of life in Christ. As they are confronted by the religious leaders once again, the apostles remind them that they cannot stop preaching Christ. This is God's plan of salvation, and as a member of the Pharisees himself will declare, if this plan is truly from God, then it will be unstoppable.

  5. Aug 16

    Another Snapshot of Life in the Church

    Text: Acts 4:32-5:16 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In this passage Luke provides another snapshot of what life in the church was like. He opens with a similar account of how the people were selling property and belongings to meet everyone's needs, epitomized by Barnabas who will be a major figure later in Acts. He then concludes this snapshot with a summary of the godly fear that existed among the believers, and the general fear and awe that existed among the unbelieving community. There was something unique about this group of Jesus followers. In the middle of these bookends is the startling story of Ananias and Sapphira whom God put to death for their deception. Through this story and the surrounding accounts of the church, we learn how God's people must be marked by real community, genuine holiness, and godly fear.

  6. Aug 16

    Scripture Reading in Spiritual Formation

    What is the place of Bible study in Spiritual Formation? How can one profit from Scripture reading in their personal, spiritual growth? In this class we consider the first of three interrelated practices that are central to a Reformed approach to Spiritual Formation.

  7. Aug 9

    A Praying People

    Text: Acts 4:23-31 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: After they received the news from Peter and John that the religious leaders were seeking to persecute them, the believers went right to prayer, asking their sovereign God for boldness to continue bearing witness to the risen Christ. From their example, we learn several lessons on the importance of prayer in our lives and in the church today.

  8. Aug 9

    Foundations of Spiritual Formation

    This first class looks at the history of the modern concept of Spiritual Formation, defines terms, and describes how we can approach the practice of Spiritual Formation from a distinctly Reformed and Protestant perspective.

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