Sermons From Faith
509 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -Messages from the preaching ministry of Pastor Scott Nichols, Faith Reformed Church - Midland Park, New Jersey.
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Praying for the Kingdom
June 09, 2015 14:51 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat does it mean to pray, "Thy Kingdom Come?" The central focus of Jesus ministry was the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. The command he left for his disciples was to continue that work, yet sadly many in the church are unaware of what Jesus meant by the Kingdom. In this brief series we want to look at the kingdom under the following definition: The reign of the Risen Lord by which He is redeeming and restoring those things lost in the rebellion; which at His return will result in a rene...
Preaching the Kingdom
May 09, 2015 02:51 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBThe central focus of Jesus ministry was the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. The command he left for his disciples was to continue that work, yet sadly many in the church are unaware of what Jesus meant by the Kingdom. In this brief series we want to look first at the kingdom under the following definition: The reign of the Risen Lord by which He is redeeming and restoring those things lost in the rebellion; which at His return will result in a renewed heaven and earth.
Picturing the Kingdom
April 29, 2015 18:48 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBThe central focus on Jesus ministry was the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. The command he left for his disciples was to continue that work, yet sadly many in the church are unaware of what Jesus meant by the Kingdom. In this brief series we want to look first at the kingdom under the following definition: The reign of the Risen Lord by which He is redeeming and restoring those things lost in the rebellion; which at His return will result in a renewed heaven and earth.
Baptism and Resurrection
April 28, 2015 03:03 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat does it mean that we are baptized with Christ? This message looks at how we can appropriate the blessings of baptism in our daily lives. Our text is Romans 6:1-11.
He Appeared...
April 22, 2015 15:08 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul records a number of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. Why does Jesus hang around following Easter? This message will look at three reasons: for the proof, for the plan and for the people.
The Resurrection Response
April 22, 2015 14:54 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBChrist is risen...What is our response? Our Easter message is taken from 1 Corinthians 15:58 [Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.]
Marching in the Parade
April 22, 2015 14:44 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThis Palm Sunday message looks at the three parades that entered Jerusalem that day: the animal parade on the way to sacrifice, the military parade of Pontus Pilate and the humble parade of Jesus upon the donkey. Each parade suggests one way that we might find salvation. Which parade are you marching in?
Surveying the Wondrous Cross (The Church)
March 24, 2015 15:53 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBOur new lenten series focus on the cross. Usually when we think of what the cross means we look at it from our personal perspective, what the cross does for me, yet the cross is much richer when we take into account the perspectives of the others caught up in its cosmic drama. In this series we will look at what the cross meant to the Father, to the devil, to Jesus, to the world and to the church.
Surveying the Wondrous Cross (The World)l)
March 15, 2015 19:21 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBOur new lenten series focus on the cross. Usually when we think of what the cross means we look at it from our personal perspective, what the cross does for me, yet the cross is much richer when we take into account the perspectives of the others caught up in its cosmic drama. In this series we will look at what the cross meant to the Father, to the devil, to Jesus, to the world and to the church.
Surveying the Wondrous Cross (The Devil)
March 11, 2015 15:40 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBOur new lenten series focus on the cross. Usually when we think of what the cross means we look at it from our personal perspective, what the cross does for me, yet the cross is much richer when we take into account the perspectives of the others caught up in its cosmic drama. In this series we will look at what the cross meant to the Father, to the devil, to Jesus, to the world and to the church.
Surveying the Wondrous Cross (The Son)
March 05, 2015 14:52 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBOur new lenten series focus on the cross. Usually when we think of what the cross means we look at it from our personal perspective, what the cross does for me, yet the cross is much richer when we take into account the perspectives of the others caught up in its cosmic drama. In this series we will look at what the cross meant to the Father, to the devil, to Jesus, to the world and to the church.
Surveying the Wondrous Cross (The Father)
February 25, 2015 15:12 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBOur new lenten series focus on the cross. Usually when we think of what the cross means we look at it from our personal perspective, what the cross does for me, yet the cross is much richer when we take into account the perspectives of the others caught up in its cosmic drama. In this series we will look at what the cross meant to the Father, to the devil, to Jesus, to the world and to the church.
A Better Way: Patience
September 22, 2014 10:03 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBThis sermon series looks at the "Better Way" to live from God's Word. In this message we look at why patience is more than a virtue, its a gift from God.
A Better Way: A Good Name
September 22, 2014 09:56 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThis sermon series looks at the "Better Way" to live from God's Word. In this message we look at how to be people of integrity, whose influence lasts beyond the grave.
A Better Way: Enjoy Life
September 22, 2014 09:50 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThis sermon series looks at the "Better Way" to live from God's Word. In this message we look at how to enjoy every day lived under the sun.
A Better Way: Wisdom
September 22, 2014 09:50 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThis sermon series looks at the "Better Way" to live from God's Word. In this message we contrast the world's desire for power, pleasure and possessions with a better way - God's wisdom.
A Better Way: A Day in God's Courts
September 22, 2014 09:25 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBThis sermon series looks at the "Better Way" to live from God's Word. In this message we look at why one day with God is better than the best day this world has to offer.
We Pledge...
July 07, 2014 14:25 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBWhile we are grateful to God for the blessing of our nation, as believers we recognize we own a greater allegiance to the kingdom of God. As followers of Christ what is the response to the price he paid for our spiritual freedom?
A Mosque in Our Midst
June 27, 2014 20:19 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBMidland Park is getting a mosque. This news has caused quite a stir in our little town. What should be our Christian response? Taking 2 Timothy 1:7 as a starting point we consider what it means that, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love ans self-control." The goal is to encourage us to take the opportunity to do as Jesus said and "love our neighbor."
A Mosque in Our Midst
June 27, 2014 15:19 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBMidland Park is getting a mosque. This news has caused quite a stir in our little town. What should be our Christian response? Taking 2 Timothy 1:7 as a starting point we consider what it means that, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love ans self-control." The goal is to encourage us to take the opportunity to do as Jesus said and "love our neighbor."
Honor to Whom Honor is Due
June 16, 2014 09:27 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat is the key to successful relationships? The answer is found in the Fifth Commandment. If we would enjoy healthy relationship in life, we need to start at home, by honoring our father and mother. This Father's Day message looks at what it means to honor our parents, not only as children, but throughout their life and ours.
A Vital Question for Pentecost
June 16, 2014 09:10 - 18 minutes - 8.63 MBIn Acts 19, Paul encounters some disciples that confess to having never heard of the Holy Spirit. While we know theologically that the Spirit is given to all who believe, many people live as if they never knew there was a Spirit. This Pentecost message looks at how we can recover the Spirit in our daily lives.
A Man Like Us (3)
June 16, 2014 08:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJames 5:17 describes Elijah as "a man like us." What can we learn from this prophet of God who lived and ministered in days very much like our own? This is the third and final message in our mini-series on the early ministry of Elijah from 1 Kings.
A Man Like Us (2)
June 16, 2014 08:57 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJames 5:17 describes Elijah as "a man like us." What can we learn from this prophet of God who lived and ministered in days very much like our own? This is the second message in our mini-series.
A Man Like Us (1)
June 16, 2014 08:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBJames 5:17 describes Elijah as "a man like us." What can we learn from this prophet of God who lived and ministered in days very much like our own?
Memorial Service for Henry Amos
November 01, 2013 13:38 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThis is the Memorial service held for Henry Amos on October 24, 2013. It includes the special music by his son-in-law Jim Reimersma, remembrances from Henry's son Jim and Henry's sister Barbara. Service was conducted at the Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park, NJ by Pastor Scott Nichols.
What Me Worry?
October 01, 2013 15:27 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBWorry: what is it and how do we deal with it?
The G.I.F.T. of the Holy Spirit (4)
October 01, 2013 15:17 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBIn our last message in our series on Holy Spirit we look at how the Spirit provides us with the tools we need to transform the world around us.
The G.I.F.T. of the Holy Spirit (3)
October 01, 2013 15:10 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn our third message in our series on the Holy Spirit we consider the fruit of the Spirit and how it grows in our lives.
The G.I.F.T. of the Holy Spirit (2)
October 01, 2013 15:02 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBJohn 16 reminds us that when the Spirit comes He will instruct us in all truth. How does the Spirit guide us to the truth, into the truth and in the truth?
The G.I.F.T. of the Holy Spirit (1)
May 23, 2013 13:45 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBHow can God himself dwell in our hearts? This Pentecost sermon begins a four part look at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This message look at what it means that the Holy Spirit lives within us. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is not spatial, but rather relational, experiential and influential.
Brass heavens (part 2)
May 07, 2013 19:44 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MBDo you sometimes feel as if your prayers never ascend higher than the ceiling? Are you frustrated with a lack of power and effectiveness in prayer? The problem isn't with God. Maybe its you. This second of our two part message look at some additional attitudes the Bible tells us hinders are prayer lives.
Brass Heavens (part 1)
May 07, 2013 15:44 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBDo you sometimes feel as if your prayers never ascend higher than the ceiling? Are you frustrated with a lack of power and effectiveness in prayer? The problem isn't with God. Maybe its you. This two part message look at some things the Bible tells us hinders are prayer lives.
Lead Me To Still Waters
May 07, 2013 14:59 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Shepherds remedy for stressed sheep? Still waters. This message based on Psalm 23:2 looks at several places where the Good Shepherd leads us to find rest for our weary souls.
The Risen Life (part 2)
May 07, 2013 14:38 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBThis two part follow-up to our Easter message looks at Colossians 3:1-17 and asks what does the the Risen life look like? It is a From Above Life Freed Life Family Life Fruitful Life Forgiving Life Faithful Life Focused Life
The Risen Life (part 1)
May 07, 2013 14:14 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThis two part follow-up to our Easter message looks at Colossians 3:1-17 and asks what does the the Risen life look like? It is a From Above Life Freed Life Family Life Fruitful Life Forgiving Life Faithful Life Focused Life
Monday's Comin'
April 06, 2013 19:56 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBRiffing on the classic "It's Friday...Sunday's Coming!" Our Easter message this year wrestles with what we do on Monday id Sunday's here. How do we face the world in light Easter? How do we live out of the power of His resurrection?
What Kind of King...
March 26, 2013 10:48 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBThis Palm Sunday message taken from Psalm 72 looks at the expectations of those who hailed Jesus as King as he entered Jerusalem and our expectations today for King Jesus. Who is this righteous king? What is His Kingdom truly like and how must we respond to him?
Removing the High Places
March 21, 2013 20:17 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBIn our final message from our series "Idol Talk" we look to the example of King Hezekiah for the needed tools to topple the high places of our hearts and exalt God to His rightful throne again.
We Become What We Worship
March 21, 2013 20:04 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIf the heart is deceitful above all things, how do we detect the idols of our own hearts? In our third message in our series "Idol Talk" we look at 5 clues to help us uncover what "gods" lie at the center of our lives.
Solomon's Sin
March 05, 2013 23:36 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB1 Kings 11:1-13, tells the folly of the wisest man who ever lived. In looking at the idols that turned the heart of Solomon, we find that the same idols wage war in our culture and hearts today. This second message in our series "Idol Talk" looks at how ancient gods are still part of the modern world.
Solomon's Sin
March 05, 2013 19:39 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB1 Kings 11:1-13, tells the folly of the wisest man who ever lived. In looking at the idols that turned the heart of Solomon, we find that the same idols wage war in our culture and hearts today. This second message in our series "Idol Talk" looks at how ancient gods are still part of the modern world.
Solomon's Sin
March 05, 2013 17:36 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB1 Kings 11:1-13, tells the folly of the wisest man who ever lived. In looking at the idols that turned the heart of Solomon, we find that the same idols wage war in our culture and hearts today. This second message in our series "Idol Talk" looks at how ancient gods are still part of the modern world.
The Great Sin
March 05, 2013 13:27 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBMurder, homosexuality, blaspheming the Holy Spirit - what is the great sin in Scripture? This first message in our new series "Idol Talk" looks at the sin of idolatry as the foundation for all the rest.
Reality Check
March 05, 2013 13:13 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBThe transfiguration of Jesus is a powerful reminder that we can't put God in a box.
Satisfaction
March 05, 2013 12:53 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWe are on a constant quest for more. We are on an endless search for satisfaction. We seek that which will meet our deepest hunger and our deepest need. We are looking in the wrong place until we look to Christ - the Bread of Life.
Remain [3]
February 02, 2013 09:22 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThe last message in our series on The Vine and the Branches [John 15] looks at blessings we receive by remaining in Christ.
Remain [2]
January 21, 2013 11:25 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBThe second message in our series on "The Vine and the Branches" (John 15) looks at what we can and can't do to remain connected to Christ. The key is not to trust our own striving, but to let the life of Jesus live in us.
Remain [1]
January 19, 2013 21:40 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBFruit is the evidence of a new creation. Building off our New Year's message we begin a look at John 15 to see how remaining in Christ is the key to a fruitful and abundant life. This first sermon looks at the vital connection, the vital corrections and the vital conviction needed to grow.
A New Creation
January 19, 2013 21:29 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe following quote from Paul David Tripp launches us into the New Year. "The New Year has no power to produce a new you, but that is exactly what grace does; new acceptance, new identity and new power." This message looks at how grace is key in becoming a new you in the new year.