The Word Alive delivers weekly Biblical messages by Pastor Mark Pluimer. With Biblical depth, practical relevance, and inspiring truth, the Word of God is presented. The author of Hebrews says that the Word of God is living and active. It is Pastor Mark�s desire and passion to bring that living and active Word into the hearts and lives of those who listen. Pastor Mark serves the congregation of Covenant Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. For more information visit the church website at www.covenantcrc.org. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org Podcast ? & �2009 Covenant Christian Reformed Church en-us Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:48:42 -0600 wordalivepodcast@gmail.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:40 -0600 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com 1601 Covenant Lane, Appleton, WI 54911. The Word Alive delivers weekly Biblical messages by Pastor Mark Pluimer. With Biblical depth, practical relevance, and inspiring truth, the Word of God is presented. The author of Hebrews says that the Word of God is living and active. It is Pastor Mark�s desire and passion to bring that living and active Word into the hearts and lives of those who listen. Pastor Mark serves the congregation of Covenant Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. For more information visit the church website at www.covenantcrc.org. Mark Pluimer The Word Alive wordalivepodcast@gmail.com Christian, Christianity, Bible, Sermon, homily, preacher, message, church, biblical, Reformed, CRC no no http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/Mark-Pax50_lg1.jpg http://sermons.covenantcrc.org 600 601 Isaiah 43:16 - 21 Because God delights in blessing his people, in this passage, God challenges us to prepare for the new things He will be doing by remembering his grace to us and forgetting the failures and difficulties of the past. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan22.mp3 9194A807-5F96-4A7C-B199-CD67631EA8B5 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:40 -0600 Isaiah 43:16 - 21 Because God delights in blessing his people, in this passage, God challenges us to prepare for the new things He will be doing by remembering his grace to us and forgetting the failures and difficulties of the past. Isaiah 43:16 - 21 Because God delights in blessing his people, in this passage, God challenges us to prepare for the new things He will be doing by remembering his grace to us and forgetting the failures and difficulties of the past. 00:29:53 new, perceive, remember, forget, Isaiah no no John 6: 52 - 59 Jesus, in inviting his disciples to "eat his flesh and drink his blood", challenges his followers to be completely united to him through faith. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec25.mp3 4E38634D-26A8-4ED4-8F76-898AF0EED9A9 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:01:30 -0600 John 6: 52 - 59 Jesus, in inviting his disciples to "eat his flesh and drink his blood", challenges his followers to be completely united to him through faith. John 6: 52 - 59 Jesus, in inviting his disciples to "eat his flesh and drink his blood", challenges his followers to be completely united to him through faith. 29:39 bread, flesh, blood, life, hope, feed, union, disciple no no Isaiah 55: 1 - 3; John 6: 34 - 40 Jesus as the bread of life is the fulfillment of God's great invitation to come and receive all that we need from Him. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec18.mp3 CABF064F-A4D1-44AB-A89A-46D718B8AC20 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:42:34 -0600 Isaiah 55: 1 - 3; John 6: 34 - 40 Jesus as the bread of life is the fulfillment of God's great invitation to come and receive all that we need from Him. Isaiah 55: 1 - 3; John 6: 34 - 40 Jesus as the bread of life is the fulfillment of God's great invitation to come and receive all that we need from Him. 35:48 invitation, thirst, bread, promise, come, listen, buy, spend, receive no no Deuteronomy 8: 1 - 5; Luke 4: 1 - 4 When we are hungry and needy, God can teach us that we are designed to be dependent on Him alone. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec11.mp3 F0D5FB0E-C80A-4277-816D-CF976D5B9455 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:24:26 -0600 Deuteronomy 8: 1 - 5; Luke 4: 1 - 4 When we are hungry and needy, God can teach us that we are designed to be dependent on Him alone. Deuteronomy 8: 1 - 5; Luke 4: 1 - 4 When we are hungry and needy, God can teach us that we are designed to be dependent on Him alone. 34:04 manna, humble, dependence, feed, hunger, word, temptation no no Exodus 16: 11 - 18; John 6:11 -13 When we follow Jesus, he promises to supply our every need. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec04.mp3 AA7742C7-DEAB-41D0-AFD0-90B49A2C2D9C Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:34:41 -0600 Exodus 16: 11 - 18; John 6:11 -13 When we follow Jesus, he promises to supply our every need. Exodus 16: 11 - 18; John 6:11 -13 When we follow Jesus, he promises to supply our every need. 32:08 manna, provision, miracle, promise, bread, supply, loaves, fishes no no Exodus 16: 1 - 5, 21-30 God's gracious provision for his people includes a Sabbath rest. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov27.mp3 7A361758-530B-48CF-A4E6-30996476B244 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:03:44 -0600 Exodus 16: 1 - 5, 21-30 God's gracious provision for his people includes a Sabbath rest. Exodus 16: 1 - 5, 21-30 God's gracious provision for his people includes a Sabbath rest. 36:16 manna, trust, rest, nourishment, Sabbath, bread, fulfillment no no Colossians 2: 9 - 12 The believer has been "circumcised" and baptized in Christ as a symbol of the washing away of our sins and of our belonging to the community of God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov20.mp3 E8A88414-E31A-455D-BD6B-4245A690F013 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:19:30 -0600 Colossians 2: 9 - 12 The believer has been "circumcised" and baptized in Christ as a symbol of the washing away of our sins and of our belonging to the community of God. Colossians 2: 9 - 12 The believer has been "circumcised" and baptized in Christ as a symbol of the washing away of our sins and of our belonging to the community of God. 29:37 circumcision, baptism, belong, buried, raised, symbol, washed no no Matthew 12: 38 - 45 Jesus references the story of Jonah in order to expose the blindness and hard hearts of the Pharisees and to reveal the mercy and greatness of Christ. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov13.mp3 07F9C0C3-874D-4D3C-8236-B405ACAE55B5 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:06:02 -0600 Matthew 12: 38 - 45 Jesus references the story of Jonah in order to expose the blindness and hard hearts of the Pharisees and to reveal the mercy and greatness of Christ. Matthew 12: 38 - 45 Jesus references the story of Jonah in order to expose the blindness and hard hearts of the Pharisees and to reveal the mercy and greatness of Christ. 33:53 Jonah, sign, repent, Nineveh, blindness, Pharisees no no Jonah 4: 4 - 11 We will miss the adventure and dynamics of God's presence and work if we settle for living "east of Eden, " under the vine of our own devices. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov06.mp3 7581C4DF-8BE5-4336-A5CF-30447A2FADDB Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:27:30 -0600 Jonah 4: 4 - 11 We will miss the adventure and dynamics of God's presence and work if we settle for living "east of Eden, " under the vine of our own devices. Jonah 4: 4 - 11 We will miss the adventure and dynamics of God's presence and work if we settle for living "east of Eden, " under the vine of our own devices. 36:04 Jonah, vine, Nineveh, compassion, shelter no no Jonah 4: 1 - 3 In this passage, Jonah struggles with reconciling the justice of God with His merciful forgiveness of Nineveh. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct30.mp3 35BA813D-14DB-4095-9E54-88C875FED142 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:01:17 -0500 Jonah 4: 1 - 3 In this passage, Jonah struggles with reconciling the justice of God with His merciful forgiveness of Nineveh. Jonah 4: 1 - 3 In this passage, Jonah struggles with reconciling the justice of God with His merciful forgiveness of Nineveh. 37:25 justice, mercy, Jonah, Nineveh, envy, relent, sovereign, forgive no no Jonah 3:10 Because we know that God knows the future and is not limited by human choices, we have hope in trials, trust in his sovereignty and can give glory to God for his wisdom and knowledge. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct23.mp3 99051F43-C4BC-438C-A9D5-0D85A2BE4E2D Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:27:17 -0500 Jonah 3:10 Because we know that God knows the future and is not limited by human choices, we have hope in trials, trust in his sovereignty and can give glory to God for his wisdom and knowledge. Jonah 3:10 Because we know that God knows the future and is not limited by human choices, we have hope in trials, trust in his sovereignty and can give glory to God for his wisdom and knowledge. 33:32 sovereign, foreknowledge, suffering, hope, open theism no no Jonah 3: 5- 9 The Ninevites exemplify the believer's response to God's call in their sorrow and then turning away from sin and towards the living God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct16.mp3 48A2607D-00A0-4F3E-9D94-43007869F4AF Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:40:19 -0500 Jonah 3: 5- 9 The Ninevites exemplify the believer's response to God's call in their sorrow and then turning away from sin and towards the living God. Jonah 3: 5- 9 The Ninevites exemplify the believer's response to God's call in their sorrow and then turning away from sin and towards the living God. 32:02 sorrow, repentance, pursue, return, sackcloth, fasting no no Ephesians 2: 8 -10 By grace God invites his people into a life giving relationship with him in order that we might give God glory through our lives of love and service. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct02.mp3 282B2800-6C04-4BF7-8ECC-B282AE440B51 Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:04:38 -0500 Ephesians 2: 8 -10 By grace God invites his people into a life giving relationship with him in order that we might give God glory through our lives of love and service. Ephesians 2: 8 -10 By grace God invites his people into a life giving relationship with him in order that we might give God glory through our lives of love and service. 33:28 salvation, grace, relationship, workmanship no no Jonah 3: 1 - 5 The Lord challenges us in this passage to go to our own "Nineveh" in obedience to Him where we will experience His grace and power. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep18.mp3 22AEF797-B191-43EF-AFF2-E9C34D4AC174 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:11:07 -0500 Jonah 3: 1 - 5 The Lord challenges us in this passage to go to our own "Nineveh" in obedience to Him where we will experience His grace and power. Jonah 3: 1 - 5 The Lord challenges us in this passage to go to our own "Nineveh" in obedience to Him where we will experience His grace and power. 28:08 Jonah, Nineveh, chance, obedience no no Jonah 2:9 In his prayer, Jonah reminds us to express our gratitude to God through songs, sacrifices and through our vows as a natural response to the richness of God's grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep11.mp3 D5C1AE42-287C-4273-A088-32F2797436E8 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:51:38 -0500 Jonah 2:9 In his prayer, Jonah reminds us to express our gratitude to God through songs, sacrifices and through our vows as a natural response to the richness of God's grace. Jonah 2:9 In his prayer, Jonah reminds us to express our gratitude to God through songs, sacrifices and through our vows as a natural response to the richness of God's grace. 34:43 gratitude, sacrifice, vow, song, Jonah, todah no no Jonah 2: 9 - 10 God, in His grace and mercy, has provided everything we need to come to a knowledge and experience of his love and salvation. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep04.mp3 5D39D3F6-2C6D-4E6E-85EA-CF061D2A78A2 Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:06:37 -0500 Jonah 2: 9 - 10 God, in His grace and mercy, has provided everything we need to come to a knowledge and experience of his love and salvation. Jonah 2: 9 - 10 God, in His grace and mercy, has provided everything we need to come to a knowledge and experience of his love and salvation. 31:40 Jonah, salvation, ordeal no no Jonah 2:7 - 10 An insightful examination of Jonah's prayer, "...those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs..." http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug28.mp3 9DDACED0-4AA9-4687-A300-39C6F45AD428 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:00:42 -0500 Jonah 2:7 - 10 An insightful examination of Jonah's prayer, "...those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs..." Jonah 2:7 - 10 An insightful examination of Jonah's prayer, "...those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs..." 42:24 Jonah, prayer, grace, forfeit, idol no no Jonah 2: 1 - 6 In the middle of his distress, Jonah, like all believers, cries out to God and receives grace and deliverance. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug21.mp3 3B0E5062-E4E0-4860-8FB3-25BECB451A65 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:53:22 -0500 Jonah 2: 1 - 6 In the middle of his distress, Jonah, like all believers, cries out to God and receives grace and deliverance. Jonah 2: 1 - 6 In the middle of his distress, Jonah, like all believers, cries out to God and receives grace and deliverance. 29:25 Jonah, distress, deliverance, thanksgiving, Sheol no no Jonah 1:17 The study of Jonah and the fish has significance for all believers. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug14.mp3 F7B5B755-A9B2-4922-9DFD-94A3864FD9FC Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:28:32 -0500 Jonah 1:17 The study of Jonah and the fish has significance for all believers. Jonah 1:17 The study of Jonah and the fish has significance for all believers. 30:22 Jonah, fish, three, days no no Jonah 1: 11 - 16 In Jonah's story, we see that we, too, frequently run from that which we most desperately need, God's grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug07.mp3 AEB31E8E-4EB0-4854-B9A5-3012FDC8963C Sun, 7 Aug 2011 16:57:27 -0500 Jonah 1: 11 - 16 In Jonah's story, we see that we, too, frequently run from that which we most desperately need, God's grace. Jonah 1: 11 - 16 In Jonah's story, we see that we, too, frequently run from that which we most desperately need, God's grace. 29:36 Jonah, flee, tempest, storm, seas, fear, scapegoat no no Luke 19: 1 - 10 The disciples of Jesus advance God's kingdom through their small acts of obedience. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul31.mp3 D597670C-973F-478E-AAAB-171059176DF3 Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:02:22 -0500 Luke 19: 1 - 10 The disciples of Jesus advance God's kingdom through their small acts of obedience. Luke 19: 1 - 10 The disciples of Jesus advance God's kingdom through their small acts of obedience. 20:57 Zaccheus, sycamore tree, discipleship, obedience, small no no Jonah 1: 7 - 10 The cross of Christ, , like Jonah's ship, is a place of uncompromising justice and amazing grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul17.mp3 45E54CFD-1AD3-4C84-866C-D879EC083F19 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:02:49 -0500 Jonah 1: 7 - 10 The cross of Christ, , like Jonah's ship, is a place of uncompromising justice and amazing grace. Jonah 1: 7 - 10 The cross of Christ, , like Jonah's ship, is a place of uncompromising justice and amazing grace. 27:56 sailors, deliverance, ship, despair, fear, grace no no Jonah 1: 4 - 5 All of life's events come from the gracious hand of God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul10.mp3 64934D29-AAEC-40C9-9924-14E71FD57C6A Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:39:11 -0500 Jonah 1: 4 - 5 All of life's events come from the gracious hand of God Jonah 1: 4 - 5 All of life's events come from the gracious hand of God 30:19 Jonah, boat, asleep, fear, idolatry, hardship, grace no no Jonah 1: 1 - 3 God Himself is the central focus of this book and throughout He shows that obedience and mission always begins and ends with grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul03.mp3 68FF6AE1-7D45-40E4-9291-43A16C05C05D Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:41:27 -0500 Jonah 1: 1 - 3 God Himself is the central focus of this book and throughout He shows that obedience and mission always begins and ends with grace. Jonah 1: 1 - 3 God Himself is the central focus of this book and throughout He shows that obedience and mission always begins and ends with grace. 30:35 Jonah, prophet, Nineveh, flee, obedience no no I Peter 5:1,2 Pastor Pluimer examines the charge to the deacons and elders of the early church and offers strength and encouragement to both leaders and lay people in the church today. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun26.mp3 FEF37CD4-89C3-42AA-B14B-D321CFF16F5B Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:41:12 -0500 I Peter 5:1,2 Pastor Pluimer examines the charge to the deacons and elders of the early church and offers strength and encouragement to both leaders and lay people in the church today. I Peter 5:1,2 Pastor Pluimer examines the charge to the deacons and elders of the early church and offers strength and encouragement to both leaders and lay people in the church today. 33:05 elder, deacon, shepherd, service, church office no no Acts 2: 42 - 47 When the community is devoted to the essentials of the Christian life, we experience God's presence and grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun12.mp3 Podcast E4D7AB94-0B7D-4340-9A80-EE26FB147E84 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:40:15 -0500 Acts 2: 42 - 47 When the community is devoted to the essentials of the Christian life, we experience God's presence and grace Acts 2: 42 - 47 When the community is devoted to the essentials of the Christian life, we experience God's presence and grace 30:49 word, communion, fellowship, prayer, community no no Acts 1: 1 - 11 We find the ascended Jesus in the broken places where he most wants to be. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun05.mp3 Podcast 946F16E0-9E5C-48E1-8256-07624654E921 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:24:17 -0500 Acts 1: 1 - 11 We find the ascended Jesus in the broken places where he most wants to be. Acts 1: 1 - 11 We find the ascended Jesus in the broken places where he most wants to be. 20:11 acension, discipleship, commission no no Exodus 3: 7 - 14; 4: 1 - 17 Like Moses, we may resist God's call, but God will always graciously equip us for whatever He is calling us to do. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may29.mp3 Podcast 2721E35A-7227-4B06-8095-9DD5BB346EED Tue, 31 May 2011 11:38:37 -0500 Exodus 3: 7 - 14; 4: 1 - 17 Like Moses, we may resist God's call, but God will always graciously equip us for whatever He is calling us to do. Exodus 3: 7 - 14; 4: 1 - 17 Like Moses, we may resist God's call, but God will always graciously equip us for whatever He is calling us to do. 31:28 Mark Pluimer Moses, call, equip, objections no no Mark 10: 17 - 31 Jesus challenges us, along with the rich young ruler, to be willing to give everything for the sake of the Kingdom. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may22.mp3 Podcast 06A3D385-A7FD-4C9D-B1CD-FD6260FACBCC Tue, 24 May 2011 14:17:12 -0500 Mark 10: 17 - 31 Jesus challenges us, along with the rich young ruler, to be willing to give everything for the sake of the Kingdom. Mark 10: 17 - 31 Jesus challenges us, along with the rich young ruler, to be willing to give everything for the sake of the Kingdom. 25:13 Mark Pluimer rich, ruler, kingdom, enter, impossible, possible no no John 4: 1 - 14 As there was a divine necessity for Jesus to go to Samaria to encounter the woman at the well,so too there is a divine necessity for us to go to our "Samaria." http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may15.mp3 Podcast 0BE866FF-A0B6-4212-A33F-940B57E42AE9 Tue, 24 May 2011 14:07:06 -0500 John 4: 1 - 14 As there was a divine necessity for Jesus to go to Samaria to encounter the woman at the well,so too there is a divine necessity for us to go to our "Samaria." John 4: 1 - 14 As there was a divine necessity for Jesus to go to Samaria to encounter the woman at the well,so too there is a divine necessity for us to go to our "Samaria." 33:59 Mark Pluimer well, woman, Samaria, water no no John 21:15 - 19 Jesus leads Peter from the denial of the courtyard to the devotion of the cross. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may01.mp3 Podcast 68AD3819-E42B-471E-9C73-9089165C8005 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:54:34 -0500 John 21:15 - 19 Jesus leads Peter from the denial of the courtyard to the devotion of the cross. John 21:15 - 19 Jesus leads Peter from the denial of the courtyard to the devotion of the cross. 32:51 Mark Pluimer cross, courtyard, Peter, denial, devotion, sacrifice, sheep, follow, three no no Mark 16: 1 - 8 In the Easter story, we are reminded that we can trust in a God who is able to do the impossible http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr24.mp3 Podcast 165845FD-D82C-4521-83D4-FF5E304F21A4 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:19:13 -0500 Mark 16: 1 - 8 In the Easter story, we are reminded that we can trust in a God who is able to do the impossible Mark 16: 1 - 8 In the Easter story, we are reminded that we can trust in a God who is able to do the impossible 24:07 Mark Pluimer Easter, stone, rolled, Martha, Mary, impossible, angel no no Luke 19:37 - 40 Only the supreme treasure of the universe is worthy enough to make stones sing. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr17.mp3 Podcast 6417B77B-4AEE-4B13-9925-E888C0012D6D Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:24:31 -0500 Luke 19:37 - 40 Only the supreme treasure of the universe is worthy enough to make stones sing. Luke 19:37 - 40 Only the supreme treasure of the universe is worthy enough to make stones sing. 25:04 Mark Pluimer stones, praise, rocks, palms, donkey, crowd no no John 8:1 - 11 Justice meant condemnation for the Pharisees, but Jesus' response to the adulterous woman was full of both grace and truth. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr10.mp3 Podcast 1FC6B31D-EC62-408F-BD70-E850FACCC33F Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:18:30 -0500 John 8:1 - 11 Justice meant condemnation for the Pharisees, but Jesus' response to the adulterous woman was full of both grace and truth. John 8:1 - 11 Justice meant condemnation for the Pharisees, but Jesus' response to the adulterous woman was full of both grace and truth. 33:05 Mark Pluimer mercy, justice, adultery, woman,trap, Pharisees, condemnation no no I Peter 2:7 - 8 This passage invites us to meditate on the glory and the mystery of Jesus as a foundation or a stumbling stone in our lives. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr03.mp3 Podcast FF33E49B-E500-4DA8-A1AB-02DECDF251D6 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:51:23 -0500 I Peter 2:7 - 8 This passage invites us to meditate on the glory and the mystery of Jesus as a foundation or a stumbling stone in our lives. I Peter 2:7 - 8 This passage invites us to meditate on the glory and the mystery of Jesus as a foundation or a stumbling stone in our lives. 31:27 Mark Pluimer stumble, stone, capstone, foundation no no I Peter 2:4 - 6 Jesus calls us to place our lives on the firm stone of himself where we will never be disappointed. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar27.mp3 Podcast 2FA35441-133A-42D4-9FA9-59ACFCE32EED Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:46:46 -0500 I Peter 2:4 - 6 Jesus calls us to place our lives on the firm stone of himself where we will never be disappointed. I Peter 2:4 - 6 Jesus calls us to place our lives on the firm stone of himself where we will never be disappointed. 32:44 Mark Pluimer stone, living, build, foundation, community, growth no no Psalm 61:1 - 4 There is a firm foundation that rises above the troubled waters of the world. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar20.mp3 Podcast 384E58F8-0A9D-472C-9214-14C0D8449432 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:29:12 -0500 Psalm 61:1 - 4 There is a firm foundation that rises above the troubled waters of the world. Psalm 61:1 - 4 There is a firm foundation that rises above the troubled waters of the world. 26:23 Mark Pluimer rock, foundation, safety, distress, cry no no Revelation 21: 22 - 26 The good news of the New Testament is that in Christ, we are participants in His glory. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar13.mp3 Podcast F68D4707-D1CB-401E-9B08-596974D86C5D Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:09:29 -0500 Revelation 21: 22 - 26 The good news of the New Testament is that in Christ, we are participants in His glory. Revelation 21: 22 - 26 The good news of the New Testament is that in Christ, we are participants in His glory. 31:52 Mark Pluimer Revelation,glory, participation, praise,promise no no The glory we forfeit in sin, God restores to us in Christ. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar06.mp3 Podcast A0B4EA3E-EF15-4F30-8C5D-DB566625E21C Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:29:02 -0600 The glory we forfeit in sin, God restores to us in Christ. The glory we forfeit in sin, God restores to us in Christ. 38:37 Mark Pluimer justification, glory,substitution,sacrifice, grace no no Isaiah40: 6 - 8; I Corinthians 15: 42 -44: Death is our last and greatest enemy, but death is defeated through the cross of Christ, to the glory of God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/feb20.mp3 Podcast C32A8D8C-7F09-4455-A365-F3EC083EF21C Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:17:17 -0600 Isaiah40: 6 - 8; I Corinthians 15: 42 -44: Death is our last and greatest enemy, but death is defeated through the cross of Christ, to the glory of God. Isaiah40: 6 - 8; I Corinthians 15: 42 -44: Death is our last and greatest enemy, but death is defeated through the cross of Christ, to the glory of God. 36:17 Mark Pluimer life,death,resurrection, enemy, glory, weakness, power, natural, spiritual no no Isaiah 48: 9 - 11, John 17: 20 - 25 The purpose of our existence and of our redemption is to glorify God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan23.mp3 Podcast 63F894F0-576C-4EEC-B45C-B545E87D3D8E Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:21:24 -0600 Isaiah 48: 9 - 11, John 17: 20 - 25 The purpose of our existence and of our redemption is to glorify God. Isaiah 48: 9 - 11, John 17: 20 - 25 The purpose of our existence and of our redemption is to glorify God. 36:32 Mark Pluimer purpose,glorify, praise, joy, identity, no no Isaiah 43:1- 7 God is the supreme treasure of the universe and our souls were made to glorify and be satisfied in Him. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan16.mp3 Podcast 65606DA1-583A-42F8-8C82-CF38D6B1AD72 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:14:20 -0600 Isaiah 43:1- 7 God is the supreme treasure of the universe and our souls were made to glorify and be satisfied in Him. Isaiah 43:1- 7 God is the supreme treasure of the universe and our souls were made to glorify and be satisfied in Him. 31:34 Mark Pluimer hope, assurance, promise,savior, glory, satisfy no no Isaiah 6:3 This sermon explores four possible explanations of what this powerful statement means, how it is fulfilled in Christ, and how it applies to our lives. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan09.mp3 Podcast 95DA297B-803F-4502-B5A1-9F0952FEDB02 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:10:29 -0600 Isaiah 6:3 This sermon explores four possible explanations of what this powerful statement means, how it is fulfilled in Christ, and how it applies to our lives. Isaiah 6:3 This sermon explores four possible explanations of what this powerful statement means, how it is fulfilled in Christ, and how it applies to our lives. 37:33 Mark Pluimer glory, holiness, creation, Isaiah,vision no no Exodus 33:12 - 23 Understanding the weight of God's glory will influence our worship, our relationships, our theology, our witness and our living as sons and daughters of the King. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan02.mp3 Podcast 411FA7E4-137F-431F-844B-7036015C6A9B Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:11:23 -0600 Exodus 33:12 - 23 Understanding the weight of God's glory will influence our worship, our relationships, our theology, our witness and our living as sons and daughters of the King. Exodus 33:12 - 23 Understanding the weight of God's glory will influence our worship, our relationships, our theology, our witness and our living as sons and daughters of the King. 30:37 Mark Pluimer glory, presence,Moses, mountains, weight no no Luke 2: 8 - 20 The shepherds exemplify the response of all mankind to the glory of God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec26.mp3 Podcast 76A80F3C-92F6-4CD4-A7C4-008B0B3F237A Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:17:19 -0600 Luke 2: 8 - 20 The shepherds exemplify the response of all mankind to the glory of God. Luke 2: 8 - 20 The shepherds exemplify the response of all mankind to the glory of God. 29:28 Mark Pluimer shepherds, angels, glory, fear, praise no no I Samuel 3: 1 - 10 God challenges and changes the lives of all of His servants who, like Samuel, respond to His call, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening..." http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec05.mp3 Podcast EC8469E6-08FB-472B-B46B-FAF367FCA846 Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:26:56 -0600 I Samuel 3: 1 - 10 God challenges and changes the lives of all of His servants who, like Samuel, respond to His call, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening..." I Samuel 3: 1 - 10 God challenges and changes the lives of all of His servants who, like Samuel, respond to His call, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening..." 35:00 Mark Pluimer Samuel, Eli, silence, listen, blindness, light, prophet, speak no no As we see in Mary and Joseph's lives, God's plans and ways often create a disturbance, underneath which we see the beauty and the promise of our salvation. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov28.mp3 Podcast 6802477A-208A-4D64-9536-969D3E2B6DDE Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:36:12 -0600 As we see in Mary and Joseph's lives, God's plans and ways often create a disturbance, underneath which we see the beauty and the promise of our salvation. As we see in Mary and Joseph's lives, God's plans and ways often create a disturbance, underneath which we see the beauty and the promise of our salvation. 34:46 Mark Pluimer separation, sin, savior, Mary, Joseph, salvation no no Matthew 25: 14 - 20 As people of God, we are challenged to take inventory of the gifts that God has given us and reflect on how we might serve Him with our talents. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov21.mp3 Podcast 494CBDF5-5004-4545-B23C-2F80F9E82D09 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:03:37 -0600 Matthew 25: 14 - 20 As people of God, we are challenged to take inventory of the gifts that God has given us and reflect on how we might serve Him with our talents. Matthew 25: 14 - 20 As people of God, we are challenged to take inventory of the gifts that God has given us and reflect on how we might serve Him with our talents. 31:06 Mark Pluimer talents, service, obedience, servant, faithful no no Luke 10:33- 38 The Samaritan in Jesus' parable teaches us the practical and sacrificial ways to truly love our neighbor. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov14.mp3 Podcast C88FEE10-2E26-43D4-89B4-62B5B42A8302 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:19:38 -0600 Luke 10:33- 38 The Samaritan in Jesus' parable teaches us the practical and sacrificial ways to truly love our neighbor. Luke 10:33- 38 The Samaritan in Jesus' parable teaches us the practical and sacrificial ways to truly love our neighbor. 31:04 Mark Pluimer Samaritan, parable, neighbor, risk, compassion no no Luke 10:29 - 32 An honest look at the ways we have become like the priest and Levite in the parable of the Good Samaritan leaves us compelled to go to help people in need, and convicted to repent for the ways we pass by on the other side. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov07.mp3 Podcast DC4B7AA2-565D-4EFF-910B-443C605ACEE1 Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:09:16 -0600 Luke 10:29 - 32 An honest look at the ways we have become like the priest and Levite in the parable of the Good Samaritan leaves us compelled to go to help people in need, and convicted to repent for the ways we pass by on the other side. Luke 10: 29 - 32 An honest look at the ways we have become like the priest and Levite in the parable of the Good Samaritan leaves us compelled to go to help people in need, and convicted to repent for the ways we pass by on the other side. 40:06 Mark Pluimer neighbor, Samaritan, priest, Levite, compassion no no Luke 10: 25 - 38 When we truly understand the high standard which is set for us in the law, only then will we understand the necessity and the glory of our salvation in Christ. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct31.mp3 Podcast D65C08CE-DF51-4DBB-BB10-098550F235C1 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:17:42 -0500 Luke 10: 25 - 38 When we truly understand the high standard which is set for us in the law, only then will we understand the necessity and the glory of our salvation in Christ. Luke 10: 25 - 38 When we truly understand the high standard which is set for us in the law, only then will we understand the necessity and the glory of our salvation in Christ. 32:00 Mark Pluimer Samaritan, lawyer, test, law, neighbor, no no Mark 12:18 - 27 Jesus reveals the hope and the glory of heaven as he corrects the Sadducees' misunderstanding of the Scriptures, the power of God and the character of the resurrection life. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct24.mp3 Podcast AC134E6B-8EDD-42DE-99C1-484B2896AFED Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:01:30 -0500 Mark 12:18 - 27 Jesus reveals the hope and the glory of heaven as he corrects the Sadducees' misunderstanding of the Scriptures, the power of God and the character of the resurrection life. Mark 12:18 - 27 Jesus reveals the hope and the glory of heaven as he corrects the Sadducees' misunderstanding of the Scriptures, the power of God and the character of the resurrection life. 28:12 Mark Pluimer resurrection, hope, Sadducees, power, heaven no no Matthew 5:13 Because we, as Jesus' disciples, are the "salt of the earth," we are vitally important to the world. We are called, then, to go out into the world to make a difference as Jesus did. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct10.mp3 Podcast 8A7A2071-AC58-4899-B7F1-132596511B6F Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:17:50 -0500 Matthew 5:13 Because we, as Jesus' disciples, are the "salt of the earth," we are vitally important to the world. We are called, then, to go out into the world to make a difference as Jesus did. Matthew 5:13 Because we, as Jesus' disciples, are the "salt of the earth," we are vitally important to the world. We are called, then, to go out into the world to make a difference as Jesus did. 28:47 Mark Pluimer salt, disciples,preservation, healing, flavor, purpose no no Matthew 16:18 Jesus builds his church on the imperfect foundation of Peter and all the powers of evil will not win victory over it. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct03.mp3 Podcast BB3590F1-39B5-4A9B-9788-4B6C4DAE15F1 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:37:52 -0500 Matthew 16:18 Jesus builds his church on the imperfect foundation of Peter and all the powers of evil will not win victory over it. Matthew 16:18 Jesus builds his church on the imperfect foundation of Peter and all the powers of evil will not win victory over it. 28:20 Mark Pluimer church, Peter, rock, authority, victory , foundation no no Esther 10 The work of regaining "shalom", which is exemplified in the book of Esther, is God's work, but He invites us to participate. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep26mdd.mp3 Podcast A5DCB0D2-794B-4AFF-BD55-3A97C014E647 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:08:18 -0500 Esther 10 The work of regaining "shalom", which is exemplified in the book of Esther, is God's work, but He invites us to participate. Esther 10 The work of regaining "shalom", which is exemplified in the book of Esther, is God's work, but He invites us to participate. 29:03 Mark Pluimer shalom,peace, hostility, Haman, Mordecai,Esther, peace, hope no no Esther 9:18 - 32 Just as the Jews celebrated God's victory which brought them rest and relief from their enemies, so we celebrate and remember when we share communion and recall God's love and provision for us. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep19.mp3 Podcast E22A3C69-07FD-42F3-B858-5B995BC537F9 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:51:51 -0500 Esther 9:18 - 32 Just as the Jews celebrated God's victory which brought them rest and relief from their enemies, so we celebrate and remember when we share communion and recall God's love and provision for us. Esther 9:18 - 32 Just as the Jews celebrated God's victory which brought them rest and relief from their enemies, so we celebrate and remember when we share communion and recall God's love and provision for us. 35:14 Mark Pluimer Purim, rest, relief, Passover, festival, communion, remember, celebrate no no Esther 9: 1- 17 This passage gives insight into how those who trust in God are called to confront and triumph over their enemies. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep12.mp3 Podcast E1BF90BE-1D9D-47CB-8D8C-C1410FD5E38A Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:57:53 -0500 Esther 9: 1- 17 This passage gives insight into how those who trust in God are called to confront and triumph over their enemies. Esther 9: 1- 17 This passage gives insight into how those who trust in God are called to confront and triumph over their enemies. 39:55 Mark Pluimer Esther, Mordecai, Haman, defense, enemy, fight, cross, grace no no Esther 8 - God is at work reversing evil in the world which He accomplishes by inviting us into the battle. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug29.mp3 Podcast 58241875-1F5D-4653-AACD-8BDCB70836BB Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:29:31 -0500 Esther 8 - God is at work reversing evil in the world which He accomplishes by inviting us into the battle. Esther 8 - God is at work reversing evil in the world which He accomplishes by inviting us into the battle. 34:38 Mark Pluimer Esther, Xerxes, Mordecai, redemption, suffering no no Esther 7 - The death of Haman on the wooden stake foreshadows the hope and glory of the cross. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug22.mp3 Podcast DDD1C92C-AF1E-4903-B14E-BFC021FE361E Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:18:19 -0500 Esther 7 - The death of Haman on the wooden stake foreshadows the hope and glory of the cross. Esther 7 - The death of Haman on the wooden stake foreshadows the hope and glory of the cross. 35:58 Mark Pluimer Haman, Esther,King, cross, humiliation, justice,deliverance, hope no no Esther 5: 9 - 14 Haman's evil deeds, which are driven by pride, illustrate our need to guard our own hearts and follow the humble path of Jesus. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug01.mp3 Podcast 1A752686-D49A-4F19-AB69-5E539B197AB2 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:12:35 -0500 Esther 5: 9 - 14 Haman's evil deeds, which are driven by pride, illustrate our need to guard our own hearts and follow the humble path of Jesus. Esther 5: 9 - 14 Haman's evil deeds, which are driven by pride, illustrate our need to guard our own hearts and follow the humble path of Jesus. 29:51 Mark Pluimer Haman, Esther, Mordecai, pride, boasting, humble, banquet no no Esther 6 - In the downfall of Haman, we see the character of our God who brings down the proud and lifts up the humble. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug08.mp3 Podcast F9F7B9FC-6C60-41D9-991A-E12CBE3735BA Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:52:03 -0500 Esther 6 - In the downfall of Haman, we see the character of our God who brings down the proud and lifts up the humble. Esther 6 - In the downfall of Haman, we see the character of our God who brings down the proud and lifts up the humble. 30:02 Mark Pluimer humble, proud, Mordecai, Haman, humiliation, justice,irony no no Luke 4: 14 - 21 When Jesus stood in the temple and proclaimed the year of the Lord's favor, it marked the beginning of new life for all mankind. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug15.mp3 Podcast 52AEC863-A6E3-4AB3-9C2F-D455A27F7A49 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:31:43 -0500 Luke 4: 14 - 21 When Jesus stood in the temple and proclaimed the year of the Lord's favor, it marked the beginning of new life for all mankind. Luke 4: 14 - 21 When Jesus stood in the temple and proclaimed the year of the Lord's favor, it marked the beginning of new life for all mankind. 28:36 Mark Pluimer gospel, jubilee, baptism, poor, good news, prisoners, blind, oppressed no no Esther 5: 1 - 8 The example of Esther teaches us the principles of living strong in the face of difficulty or evil. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul25.mp3 Podcast DACA022E-C842-4590-85BD-275555484409 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:17:49 -0500 Esther 5: 1 - 8 The example of Esther teaches us the principles of living strong in the face of difficulty or evil. Esther 5: 1 - 8 The example of Esther teaches us the principles of living strong in the face of difficulty or evil. 33:38 Mark Pluimer Esther, Xerxes, shrewdness, obedience, faith, obedience, banquet no no Esther 4 - It is not always safe or easy to submit our lives to God's greater story, but the obedience of Mordecai and Esther illustrate the glory and the adventure of accepting God's invitation to participate in His sovereign purposes. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul18.mp3 Podcast DEF615D5-1235-49CA-A5C1-D640AC2A911C Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:06 -0500 Esther 4 - It is not always safe or easy to submit our lives to God's greater story, but the obedience of Mordecai and Esther illustrate the glory and the adventure of accepting God's invitation to participate in His sovereign purposes. Esther 4 - It is not always safe or easy to submit our lives to God's greater story, but the obedience of Mordecai and Esther illustrate the glory and the adventure of accepting God's invitation to participate in His sovereign purposes. 28:15 Mark Pluimer Esther, Mordecai, Haman, evil, obedience, deliverance, no no Esther 3 - In this portion of the book of Esther, we see that even in the darkness of men's evil schemes, God's sovereignty brings hope for His glory and our good. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul11.mp3 Podcast 7D7B9947-D68E-4717-93DE-DDE5A5706B25 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:46:31 -0500 Esther 3 - In this portion of the book of Esther, we see that even in the darkness of men's evil schemes, God's sovereignty brings hope for His glory and our good. Esther 3 - In this portion of the book of Esther, we see that even in the darkness of men's evil schemes, God's sovereignty brings hope for His glory and our good. 34:20 Mark Pluimer Esther, injustice, hatred, bribery, murder, genocide, hope, sovereignty, Haman, Mordecai no no Esther 2:19-23 - God Accomplishes Great Things through Small Steps of Obedience http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jul04.mp3 Podcast DC2EFCF0-C16F-4EF7-AD3E-80E5067E1C95 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:09:23 -0500 Esther 2:19-23 - God Accomplishes Great Things through Small Steps of Obedience Esther 2:19-23 - God Accomplishes Great Things through Small Steps of Obedience 29:29 Mark Pluimer Esther, sovereignty, obedience no no As we examine the details from the opening scenes of the book of Esther,we see how the beauty of Esther finds its fulfillment in Christ. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun27.mp3 Podcast 7C1CF967-7D7F-46ED-B696-D48CC298EEFF Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:48:01 -0500 Esther 2:1-18: As we examine the details from the opening scenes of the book of Esther, we see how the beauty of Esther finds its fulfillment in Christ. Esther 2: 1- 18: As we examine the details from the opening scenes of the book of Esther, we see how the beauty of Esther finds its fulfillment in Christ. 33:08 Mark Pluimer beauty Esther, Mordecai,Xerxes no no Like the Jews living in Persia, Christians face the challenge of how to live as strangers in a foreign land often marked by foolishness,excess and self-indulgence. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun20.mp3 Podcast 383E159C-1484-452B-9021-985C6D3B4D91 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:34:25 -0500 Like the Jews living in Persia, Christians face the challenge of how to live as strangers in a foreign land often marked by foolishness,excess and self-indulgence. Like the Jews living in Persia, Christians face the challenge of how to live as strangers in a foreign land often marked by foolishness,excess and self-indulgence. 29:18 Mark Pluimer banquets,excess, danger, foreign, foolishness, self-indulgence, wisdom no no Through this overview of the setting, the genre and the main characters of Esther, we see the overarching theme of God's silent sovereignty in our lives. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun13.mp3 Podcast 2BDF5524-C9C9-4769-9791-B3EB27375ADE Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:02:11 -0500 Through this overview of the setting, the genre and the main characters of Esther, we see the overarching theme of God's silent sovereignty in our lives. Through this overview of the setting, the genre and the main characters of Esther, we see the overarching theme of God's silent sovereignty in our lives. 42:41 Mark Pluimer Xerxes, Esther, Haman, Mordecai, Persia, sovereignty no no Matthew 13: 53 - 58 As we grow in our knowledge of Jesus, the believer must overcome the danger of over-familiarity in order to genuinely respond to the call of the carpenter's son . http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jun06.mp3 Podcast 7CE7F071-659C-4A8C-B272-50591CC82CC4 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:54:23 -0500 Matthew 13: 53 - 58 As we grow in our knowledge of Jesus, the believer must overcome the danger of over-familiarity in order to genuinely respond to the call of the carpenter's son . Matthew 13: 53 - 58 As we grow in our knowledge of Jesus, the believer must overcome the danger of over-familiarity in order to genuinely respond to the call of the carpenter's son . 26:04 Mark Pluimer call, carpenter, familiar, barrier, response no no Acts 2:1-12 - The Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost empowers our witness in the world. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may23.mp3 Podcast 616E574D-D7B1-44BC-A465-4504956B4A73 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:26:25 -0500 Acts 2:1-12 - The Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost empowers our witness in the world. Acts 2:1-12 - The Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost empowers our witness in the world. 30:43 Mark Pluimer Spirit, Pentecost, witness, repent no no Acts 1: 8 - 11 The inspiration for our witness is the promised return of Christ and the invitation to participate in God's global vision. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may16.mp3 Podcast B42B1903-10DB-4FD1-9271-FF8D5AEA9023 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:15:31 -0500 Acts 1: 8 - 11 The inspiration for our witness is the promised return of Christ and the invitation to participate in God's global vision. Acts 1: 8 - 11 The inspiration for our witness is the promised return of Christ and the invitation to participate in God's global vision. 38:13 Mark Pluimer Acts, witness,global, unreached no no Acts 8: 26 - 40 - Philip exemplifies 4 principles about how to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may09.mp3 Podcast DC0928EB-D322-4423-B7F7-5B89CEB47D49 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:52:41 -0500 Acts 8: 26 - 40 - Philip exemplifies 4 principles about how to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope. Acts 8: 26 - 40 - Philip exemplifies 4 principles about how to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope. 33:31 Mark Pluimer Phillip, Acts, witness, eunuch, guidance no no Matthew 5:14-16 - Jesus says we are the light of the world. Therefore, we should let our light shine. The indicative of grace precedes the imperative of faith. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may02.mp3 Podcast EA8B5B30-F420-4935-B331-3A80C761C31C Thu, 6 May 2010 14:11:32 -0500 Matthew 5:14-16 - Jesus says we are the light of the world. Therefore, we should let our light shine. The indicative of grace precedes the imperative of faith. Matthew 5:14-16 - Jesus says we are the light of the world. Therefore, we should let our light shine. The indicative of grace precedes the imperative of faith. 27:15 Mark Pluimer Jesus, light, world, shine, community no no 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Peter says we have been given new birth into a living hope, and in this we greatly rejoice and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. Witnessing to the world begins with being a people of celebration and joy. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr25.mp3 Podcast FB3F7073-95D8-4688-B839-6F1F3032A12C Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:26:21 -0500 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Peter says we have been given new birth into a living hope, and in this we greatly rejoice and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. Witnessing to the world begins with being a people of celebration and joy. 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Peter says we have been given new birth into a living hope, and in this we greatly rejoice and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. Witnessing to the world begins with being a people of celebration and joy. 30:19 Mark Pluimer hope, joy, Peter, celebration no no Luke 24:46-49 - a look at what it means to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope, examining the meaning of the word "witness," the authority of our witness, the impact of our witness, and the sense of urgency to our witness. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr18.mp3 Podcast 673E14C1-BCA7-4198-A673-B7716E5CD3A7 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:14:07 -0500 Luke 24:46-49 - a look at what it means to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope, examining the meaning of the word "witness," the authority of our witness, the impact of our witness, and the sense of urgency to our witness. Luke 24:46-49 - a look at what it means to live as witnesses to the resurrection hope, examining the meaning of the word "witness," the authority of our witness, the impact of our witness, and the sense of urgency to our witness. 34:17 Mark Pluimer witness, resurrection, hope, Jesus, follow, gospel no no Luke 24:13-35 - A retelling of the Road to Emmaus from the perspective of the unnamed friend of Cleopas http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr04.mp3 Podcast 0ED614DF-CC3F-435B-BC65-60F2423E440C Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:15:14 -0500 Luke 24:13-35 - A retelling of the Road to Emmaus from the perspective of the unnamed friend of Cleopas Luke 24:13-35 - A retelling of the Road to Emmaus from the perspective of the unnamed friend of Cleopas 27:32 Mark Pluimer hope, Easter, Cleopas, tomb, Jesus no no Matthew 21:5 By dying to our own self-sufficiency and strength,only then can we experience the freedom that is found in trusting in God's power and grace. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar28.mp3 Podcast 319B33BE-A053-42D9-B71C-224B9203F865 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:41:09 -0500 Matthew 21:5 By dying to our own self-sufficiency and strength, only then can we experience the freedom that is found in trusting in God's power and grace. Matthew 21:5 By dying to our own self-sufficiency and strength,only then can we experience the freedom that is found in trusting in God's power and grace. 30:57 Mark Pluimer grace, weakness, power, palm sunday, suffering, paradox no no Exodus 25:17-22 The ark in the Jordan River displays that God is with us in his power. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar21.mp3 Podcast F48A0BB8-B27E-4ACE-A098-1010FC7AAF82 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:14 -0500 Exodus 25:17-22 The ark in the Jordan River displays that God is with us in his power. Exodus 25:17-22 The ark in the Jordan River displays that God is with us in his power. 32:49 Mark Pluimer ark,power, Joshua, Jordan, 12 stones no no Exodus 25: 10 - 16 - In the Ark of the Covenant, the two tablets containing the ten commandments, symbolize God's covenant of love with his people. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar14.mp3 Podcast 4505E510-E6DB-4364-81DB-A5F3E1307755 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:58 -0500 Exodus 25: 10 - 16 - In the Ark of the Covenant, the two tablets containing the ten commandments, symbolize God's covenant of love with his people Exodus 25: 10 - 16 - In the Ark of the Covenant, the two tablets containing the ten commandments, symbolize God's covenant of love with his people 31:14 Mark Pluimer covenant, tablets, exodus, love, ark, relationship no no Numbers 16: 41 - 50 Aaron's intercession for the people points us to the cross of Christ http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar07.mp3 Podcast 2FAECC32-EC08-4686-8155-37CCA3CB2AA8 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:16:09 -0600 Numbers 16: 41 - 50 Aaron's intercession for the people points us to the cross of Christ Numbers 16: 41 - 50 Aaron's intercession for the people points us to the cross of Christ 32:28 Mark Pluimer Aaron, Moses, incense, propitiation, atonement, salvation no no Exodus 30: 7 - 10: Jesus is our incense of intercession - the only way into the presence of God. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/feb28.mp3 Podcast 3FEE6795-6ED6-4650-A271-B367BBE8594A Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:06:14 -0600 Exodus 30: 7 - 10: Jesus is our incense of intercession - the only way into the presence of God. Exodus 30: 7 - 10: Jesus is our incense of intercession - the only way into the presence of God. 33:37 Mark Pluimer Jesus, intercession, incense, holy, tabernacle no no The Bread of the Presence in the Tabernacle points to Jesus as the Bread of Life http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/feb21.mp3 Podcast 97B59437-D2FE-40C4-B36E-8FA04D7A44A8 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:52:59 -0600 The Bread of the Presence in the Tabernacle points to Jesus as the Bread of Life The Bread of the Presence in the Tabernacle points to Jesus as the Bread of Life 35:23 Mark Pluimer Jesus, Bread, Bread of Life, Presence no no Exodus 25: 31 - 40; 27: 20 - 21 The light of the lampstand in the tabernacle provides us with the image of the light of the world, Jesus. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/feb14.mp3 Podcast 300E9980-2BDF-4D35-B822-C8DAE95C4AEA Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:25:26 -0600 Exodus 25: 31 - 40; 27: 20 - 21 The light of the lampstand in the tabernacle provides us with the image of the light of the world, Jesus. Exodus 25: 31 - 40; 27: 20 - 21 The light of the lampstand in the tabernacle provides us with the image of the light of the world, Jesus. 30:09 Mark Pluimer Exodus, Jesus, light, lampstand,tabernacle, Moses no no Exodus 25:8 - 9: The temple of God, as described in Exodus, provides an image of God's character and provision for his people. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan31.mp3 Podcast 7F30ED68-EFAC-45B2-A4AA-4D53F2843FF9 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:48:14 -0600 Exodus 25:8 - 9: The temple of God, as described in Exodus, provides an image of God's character and provision for his people. Exodus 25:8 - 9: The temple of God, as described in Exodus, provides an image of God's character and provision for his people. 41:17 Mark Pluimer temple, home, altar, basin, Exodus no no Luke 15: 11 - 32 - Our Father pours his grace on younger and older sons alike. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan17.mp3 Podcast B8403129-25BD-4F22-83F7-D92A71B72031 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:11:00 -0600 Luke 15: 11 - 32 - Our Father pours his grace on younger and older sons alike. Luke 15: 11 - 32 - Our Father pours his grace on younger and older sons alike. 30:44 Mark Pluimer grace, father, sons, prodigal, Jesus, parable no no Luke 15:11-24 - The fall and recovery of the younger son epitomizes the struggle of every believer and God's amazing grace http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan10.mp3 Podcast 68F27576-445F-404C-A121-7A4634D9794D Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:20:32 -0600 Luke 15:11-24 - The fall and recovery of the younger son epitomizes the struggle of every believer and God's amazing grace Luke 15:11-24 - The fall and recovery of the younger son epitomizes the struggle of every believer and God's amazing grace 31:20 Mark Pluimer lost son, prodigal, Luke, Jesus, parable, father, grace no no Luke 15:11-32 - Jesus challenges older son types to see themselves more clearly and to receive the Father's love and grace http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/jan03.mp3 Podcast B9AF2048-3778-4301-926C-A357DF773777 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:13:30 -0600 Luke 15:11-32 - Jesus challenges older son types to see themselves more clearly and to receive the Father's love and grace Luke 15:11-32 - Jesus challenges older son types to see themselves more clearly and to receive the Father's love and grace 40:58 Mark Pluimer love, grace, prodigal, lost son, Jesus no no John 16: 16-24 - Through the resurrection of Christ we have joy that can never be taken away, and joy that is complete. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec20.mp3 Podcast E3BF8972-E3FC-4BA6-929F-F92189B46ED2 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:26:36 -0600 John 16: 16-24 - Through the resurrection of Christ we have joy that can never be taken away, and joy that is complete. John 16: 16-24 - Through the resurrection of Christ we have joy that can never be taken away, and joy that is complete. 30:41 Mark Pluimer joy, resurrection, John no no John 6:60-68 - Jesus speaks the truth of life in his name and those who have not been given eyes to see turn away; come to Jesus and live http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec13.mp3 Podcast F1036ED7-C026-499B-939D-8335162E36BB Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:39:16 -0600 John 6:60-68 - Jesus speaks the truth of life in his name and those who have not been given eyes to see turn away; come to Jesus and live John 6:60-68 - Jesus speaks the truth of life in his name and those who have not been given eyes to see turn away; come to Jesus and live 33:42 Mark Pluimer Jesus, life, see no no Matthew 24:1-8 - Jesus instructs us how to live as we wait expectantly for his return http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/dec06.mp3 Podcast 2A94BFBB-F786-4DAB-86C7-99B6A226EAB1 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:57:36 -0600 Matthew 24:1-8 - Jesus instructs us how to live as we wait expectantly for his return Matthew 24:1-8 - Jesus instructs us how to live as we wait expectantly for his return 33:25 Mark Pluimer Advent, Matthew, Jesus, ready no no Acts 3:1-10 - The people are filled with wonder when Jesus heals the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov29.mp3 Podcast F743BFBA-7DFA-44FC-8CCA-E10D3E95EA2F Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:01:27 -0600 Acts 3:1-10 - The people are filled with wonder when Jesus heals the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate Acts 3:1-10 - The people are filled with wonder when Jesus heals the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate 29:08 Mark Pluimer wonder, healing, Jesus, Acts no no Psalm 52 - David affirms the goodness of God even in the midst of evil http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov22.mp3 Podcast 8ADFE892-708E-4AF1-894F-A980676EFA15 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:40:53 -0600 Psalm 52 - David affirms the goodness of God even in the midst of evil Psalm 52 - David affirms the goodness of God even in the midst of evil 27:42 Mark Pluimer Psalm, good, David no no Hebrews 11:1-13, a look at two elements of faith - knowledge and assurance http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov15.mp3 Podcast E236DCAC-0FA9-4F3D-909A-CDDD214FB4DA Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:27:59 -0600 Hebrews 11:1-13, a look at two elements of faith - knowledge and assurance Hebrews 11:1-13, a look at two elements of faith - knowledge and assurance 28:40 Mark Pluimer Faith, Hebrews, Doubt, Assurance, Knowledge no no Ecclesiastes 12:14 - A look at the Day of Judgment from the Teacher's perspective and the Day of Judgment from the Christian perspective http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov08.mp3 Podcast 9D0C6B3B-B324-4D34-81BF-B0B7803E9D7A Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:03:19 -0600 Ecclesiastes 12:14 - A look at the Day of Judgment from the Teacher's perspective and the Day of Judgment from the Christian perspective Ecclesiastes 12:14 - A look at the Day of Judgment from the Teacher's perspective and the Day of Judgment from the Christian perspective 30:48 Mark Pluimer Judgment, Ecclesiastes no no Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Fear God and keep his commands, for this is the whole of humanity http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/nov01.mp3 Podcast 7B686489-DFDC-4E15-BE26-8427A0FE995A Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:58:45 -0600 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Fear God and keep his commands, for this is the whole of humanity Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Fear God and keep his commands, for this is the whole of humanity 33:11 Mark Pluimer Teacher, Ecclesiastes, Obedience, Judgment, Fear no no Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 - The Teacher's poem about the woes of old age and death and his call to remember the Creator while we're still young http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct25.mp3 Podcast 73D2446E-F84A-4850-8B38-AD1EB55C224E Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:17:11 -0500 Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 - The Teacher's poem about the woes of old age and death and his call to remember the Creator while we're still young Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 - The Teacher's poem about the woes of old age and death and his call to remember the Creator while we're still young 31:16 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, old age, death, Creator, Remember no no Ecclesiastes 10:1-15 - The marks of a fool and the call of the Gospel to overcome folly through the wisdom of Christ crucified http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct18.mp3 Podcast D81CA363-035B-4C2D-A6BD-61DFB491FA6E Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:09:16 -0500 Ecclesiastes 10:1-15 - The marks of a fool and the call of the Gospel to overcome folly through the wisdom of Christ crucified Ecclesiastes 10:1-15 - The marks of a fool and the call of the Gospel to overcome folly through the wisdom of Christ crucified 33:24 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, Folly, Fool, Wisdom no no Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 - The Teacher's look at some troubling truths about the reality of death and the Gospel's answer to the problem of death http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/oct04.mp3 Podcast 81728258-DD91-421E-8A27-EE1FEACBE5E1 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:23:38 -0500 Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 - The Teacher's look at some troubling truths about the reality of death and the Gospel's answer to the problem of death Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 - The Teacher's look at some troubling truths about the reality of death and the Gospel's answer to the problem of death 31:25 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, Death no no Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 - Sometimes the reality of life doesn't mesh with what wisdom teaches. The Teacher commends the enjoyment of life in light of this troubling reality, and the way of wisdom leads ultimately to Christ. http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep27.mp3 Podcast 61E1651A-6A87-48E2-A5AF-3E4E2ACFF625 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:49:16 -0500 Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 - Sometimes the reality of life doesn't mesh with what wisdom teaches. The Teacher commends the enjoyment of life in light of this troubling reality, and the way of wisdom leads ultimately to Christ. Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 - Sometimes the reality of life doesn't mesh with what wisdom teaches. The Teacher commends the enjoyment of life in light of this troubling reality, and the way of wisdom leads ultimately to Christ. 28:12 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, Wisdom no no Isaiah 55:3 - God's call to give ear and come to me and how this ties in to Ecclesiastes http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep13.mp3 Podcast BA5EF302-1448-4E27-9EC8-F2DA6B9FE254 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:10:03 -0500 Isaiah 55:3 - God's call to give ear and come to me and how this ties in to Ecclesiastes Isaiah 55:3 - God's call to give ear and come to me and how this ties in to Ecclesiastes 37:58 Mark Pluimer Isaiah, Ecclesiastes, come no no Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 - Life lessons rooted in wisdom http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep20.mp3 Podcast 4FE86A4A-30BC-44AE-941D-173A7C8825DF Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:50:40 -0500 Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 - Life lessons rooted in wisdom Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 - Life lessons rooted in wisdom 30:27 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, wisdom, sovereignty no no Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 - warnings about the dangers of money and a call to examine our attitude and action with regard to money http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/sep06.mp3 Podcast E56A5820-4FB5-4C47-BEA4-59E979B4D789 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:18:20 -0500 Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 - warnings about the dangers of money and a call to examine our attitude and action with regard to money Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 - warnings about the dangers of money and a call to examine our attitude and action with regard to money 37:41 Mark Pluimer money, treasure, wealth, giving, Ecclesiastes no no Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - the Teacher calls us back to worship that is filled with reverence and awe before God http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug30.mp3 Podcast 02AB234B-2328-4C25-A4DA-7524AE78DB29 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:08:31 -0500 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - the Teacher calls us back to worship that is filled with reverence and awe before God Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - the Teacher calls us back to worship that is filled with reverence and awe before God 34:16 Mark Pluimer worship, reverence, Ecclesiastes no no Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 - the misery of isolation is contrasted to the benefits of Christian community and friendship http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug23.mp3 Podcast 31597E0C-EE21-4090-A674-DA6D821897F2 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:58:31 -0500 Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 - the misery of isolation is contrasted to the benefits of Christian community and friendship Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 - the misery of isolation is contrasted to the benefits of Christian community and friendship 32:38 Mark Pluimer friendship, community, ecclesiastes no no Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - God is sovereign over every season of life and every activity under heaven http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/aug16.mp3 Podcast F3305A2A-98BD-46AC-89C6-4C2FD9022177 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:09:20 -0500 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - God is sovereign over every season of life and every activity under heaven Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - God is sovereign over every season of life and every activity under heaven 37:46 Mark Pluimer Ecclesiastes, sovereignty no no A fresh look at the four groups present at the temple when Jesus cleared the outer court. Which group would you have been in? http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/apr05.mp3 Podcast 943B69A5-DA54-478C-B785-18ED48A74924 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0600 A fresh look at the four groups present at the temple when Jesus cleared the outer court. Which group would you have been in? Jesus enters the temple in Matthew 21 32:31 Mark Pluimer no no This is the summary of Psalm 121 http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar29.MP3 Podcast http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/mar29.MP3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0600 Psalm 121 This is the summary of Psalm 121 42:10 Mark Pluimer no no Genesis 50:15-21 http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may03.mp3 Podcast http://sermons.covenantcrc.org/may03.MP3 Sun, 3 May 2009 10:00:00 -0600 Genesis 50:15-21 Summary of Genesis 50 33:10 Mark Pluimer no no