http://www.fpcnewport.org/Worship/Sermons/Sermons.php5 en-us Recordings of weekly sermons by the pastors of First Presbyterian Church in Newport, RI The pastors of FPC Newport FPC Newport Weekly Sermons provides sermons by Dr. William Maxwell (Senior Pastor). FPC (First Presbyterian Chuch) is a Christ-centered, Bible teaching and evangelical body of Christians. FPC Newport is based in Newport, Rhode Island. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store FPC (First Presbyterian Chuch) is a Christ-centered, Bible teaching and evangelical body of Christians. FPC Newport is based in Newport, Rhode Island. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store FPC Webmaster webmaster@fpcnewport.org clean no "But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away." (Matthew 13:25 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus - Matthew 13:24-30 "But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away." (Matthew 13:25 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_03_07.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT Matthew The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus "But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown" (Matthew 13:23 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus - Matthew 13:1-23 "But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown" (Matthew 13:23 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_02_28.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT Matthew The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'" (Matthew 4:17 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus - Matthew 4:1-17 "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'" (Matthew 4:17 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_02_21.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT Matthew The Kingdom of God in the Parables of Jesus "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 10:5-21 "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_02_14.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes." (Romans 10:4 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 9:30 - 10:4 "Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes." (Romans 10:4 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_02_07.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." (Romans 9:16 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 9:1-29 "It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." (Romans 9:16 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_01_31.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." (Romans 8:37 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 8:28-39 "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." (Romans 8:37 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_01_24.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 8:18-27 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_01_17.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "...through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 8:1-17 "...through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_01_10.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 7:24-25a NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 7:1-25 "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 7:24-25a NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2010_01_03.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." " (Luke 2:10) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Angels at Christmas - Luke 2:8-20 "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." " (Luke 2:10) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_12_27.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Angels at Christmas "So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Angels at Christmas - Luke 1:26-38 "So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_12_13.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Angels at Christmas "But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights as sons." (Galations 4:4 NIV) Dr. Richard Falb Galations Dr. Richard Falb Single-Topic Sermons - Galations 3:26 - 4:7 "But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights as sons." (Galations 4:4 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_12_06.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT Galations Single-Topic Sermons The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news." (Luke 1:19) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Angels at Christmas - Luke 1:5-25 The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news." (Luke 1:19) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_11_29.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Angels at Christmas "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances." (I Thess. 5:16-18) Dr. William Maxwell I Thessalonians Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - Ephesians 2:1-10 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thangs in all circumstances." (I Thess. 5:16-18) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_11_22.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT I Thessalonians Single-Topic Sermons "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life." (Romans 6:22 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 6:1-23 "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life." (Romans 6:22 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_11_15.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:17 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 5:12-21 "For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:17 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_11_08.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 5:1-11 "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_11_01.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "The words 'it was credited to him' were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness - for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead" (Romans 4:23-24 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 4:1-25 "The words 'it was credited to him' were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness - for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead" (Romans 4:23-24 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_10_25.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10 NIV) Dr. Richard Falb Ephesians Dr. Richard Falb Single-Topic Sermons - Ephesians 2:1-10 "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_10_18.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Ephesians Single-Topic Sermons "Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin" (Romans 3:19-20 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 3:1-20 "Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin" (Romans 3:19-20 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_10_04.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "You who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself..." (Romans 2:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 2 "You who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself..." (Romans 2:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_09_27.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen..." (Romans 1:20 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 1:18-32 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen..." (Romans 1:20 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_09_20.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "And you are also among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ." (Romans 1:1-17 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell God's Plan for Us and Our World - Romans 1:1-17 "And you are also among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ." (Romans 1:1-17 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_09_13.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Romans God's Plan for Us and Our World "..and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Ps. 23:6 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:6 "..and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Ps. 23:6 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_09_06.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life." (Ps. 23:6 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:6 "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life." (Ps. 23:6 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_08_30.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." (Ps. 23:5 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:5 "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." (Ps. 23:5 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_08_23.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." (Ps. 23:5 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." (Ps. 23:5 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_08_02.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Ps. 23:4 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:4 "Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Ps. 23:4 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_07_26.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "Even though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;" (Ps. 23:4 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:4 "Even though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;" (Ps. 23:4 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_07_19.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake" (Ps. 23:3 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:3 "He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake" (Ps. 23:3 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_07_12.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "He restores my soul" (Ps. 23:3 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:3 "He restores my soul" (Ps. 23:3 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_06_28.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters..." (Ps. 23:2 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:2 "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters..." (Ps. 23:2 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_06_21.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Ps. 23:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:1 "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Ps. 23:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_06_14.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd..." (Ps. 23:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Psalms Dr. William Maxwell Psalm 23 - Psalms 23:1 "The LORD is my shepherd..." (Ps. 23:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_06_07.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT Psalms Psalm 23 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Philippians Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - Philippians 1:12-30 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_05_24.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT Philippians Single-Topic Sermons "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (I John 3:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell I John Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - I John 2:28 - 3:10 "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (I John 3:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_05_10.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT I John Single-Topic Sermons "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." (Matthew 6:33-34 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - Matthew 6:25-34 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." (Matthew 6:33-34 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_05_03.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT Matthew Single-Topic Sermons "Consider it pure joy, my brothers [sisters], whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance...Blessed is the man [woman] who perseveres under trial..." James 1:2, 12 NIV Chaplain Mike Langston James Chaplain Mike Langston Single-Topic Sermons: James 1:2, 12 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers [sisters], whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance...Blessed is the man [woman] who perseveres under trial..." James 1:2, 12 NIV http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_04_26.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT James Single-Topic Sermons "...from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell 2 Timothy Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 "...from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_04_19.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT 2 Timothy Single-Topic Sermons "He lives. He lives. Christ Jesus Lives today! He walks with me and talks with me, along life's narrow way. He lives- He lives- Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart." Alfred Ackley Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - Easter 2009 "He lives. He lives. Christ Jesus Lives today! He walks with me and talks with me, along life's narrow way. He lives- He lives- Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart." Alfred Ackley http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_04_12.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Single-Topic Sermons "One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." (Luke 11:1 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 11:1-13 "One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." (Luke 11:1 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_04_05.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "About eight days after Jesus said this, He took Peter, John and James with Him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As He was praying,the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning." (Luke 9:28,29 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 9:28-36 "About eight days after Jesus said this, He took Peter, John and James with Him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As He was praying,the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning." (Luke 9:28,29 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_03_29.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "Once when Jesus was praying in private and His disciples were with Him, He asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?"" (Luke 19:18 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 9:18-27 "Once when Jesus was praying in private and His disciples were with Him, He asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?"" (Luke 19:18 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_03_22.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles..." (Luke 6:12-13 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 6:12-16 "One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles..." (Luke 6:12-13 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_03_15.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Luke 5:16(NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 4:38-44; 5:12-16 "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Luke 5:16(NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_03_08.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "And as He was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove." Luke 3:21-22 (NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Prayer in Jesus' Life - Luke 3:1-22 (vv.21-2) "And as He was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove." Luke 3:21-22 (NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_03_01.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT Luke Prayer in Jesus' Life "so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet." John 13:4-5 Chaplain Mike Langston John Chaplain Mike Langston Single-Topic Sermons: John 13:4-5 "so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet." John 13:4-5 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_02_22.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT John Single-Topic Sermons "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others op according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 Dr. William Maxwell Ephesians Dr. William Maxwell Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say - Ephesians 4:17-32 (v.29) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others op according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_02_15.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT Ephesians Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loosed on earth will be loosed in heaven." Matthew 18:18 Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say - Matthew 18:15-20 "I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loosed on earth will be loosed in heaven." Matthew 18:18 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_02_08.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT Matthew Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." 2 Corinthians 1:31 Dr. William Maxwell I Corinthians Dr. William Maxwell Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say - I Corinthians "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." 2 Corinthians 1:31 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_02_01.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT I Corinthians Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "I fear there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder." 2 Corinthians 12:20 Dr. William Maxwell 2 Corinthians Dr. William Maxwell Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say - 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 "I fear there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder." 2 Corinthians 12:20 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_01_25.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT 2 Corinthians Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: ...a lying tongue..., a false witness who pours out lies..." Proverbs 6:16-19 Dr. William Maxwell Proverbs Dr. William Maxwell Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say - John 8:31-47; Proverbs 6:1-19 (vv.16-19) "There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: ...a lying tongue..., a false witness who pours out lies..." Proverbs 6:16-19 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_01_18.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT Proverbs Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness;" James 3:9 Dr. William Maxwell James Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT Taming the Tongue: Learning What to Say and What Not to Say "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serve as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;" I Peter 5:2 Dr. William Maxwell I Peter Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - I Peter 5:1-11 "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serve as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;" I Peter 5:2 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2009_01_04.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT I Peter Single-Topic Sermons "The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." John 1:1-18 (v.5) Dr. William Maxwell John Dr. William Maxwell Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! - John 1:1-18 (v.5) "The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." John 1:1-18 (v.5) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_12_28.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT John Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! "The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear?" Psalm 27 v.1 Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! - Psalm 27; Romans 8:28-39 "The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear?" Psalm 27 v.1 http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_12_21.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT Romans Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! "But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been through God" John 3:1-21 (v.21) Dr. William Maxwell John Dr. William Maxwell Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! - John 3:1-21 (v.21) "But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been through God" John 3:1-21 (v.21) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_12_14.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT John Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) Dr. William Maxwell John Dr. William Maxwell Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! - John 8:12-20 He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_12_07.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT John Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6) Dr. William Maxwell 2 Corinthians Dr. William Maxwell Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_11_30.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT 2 Corinthians Advent Series: Jesus is the Light! One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back...He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him (Luke 17:15-16) Dr. William Maxwell Luke Dr. William Maxwell Why We Give Thanks - Psalm 103; Luke 17:11-19 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back...He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him (Luke 17:15-16) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_11_23.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT Luke Single-Topic Sermons Christians are to be faithful in the exercise of our gifts and talents. In the English Standard Version, verses 10 and 11 read: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace" Dr. William Maxwell Peter Dr. William Maxwell Stewardship Series - Matthew 25:14-30; I Peter 4:1-11 Christians are to be faithful in the exercise of our gifts and talents. In the English Standard Version, verses 10 and 11 read: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace" http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_11_16.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT Peter Stewardship Series The writer of Ecclesiastes provides us with some helpful counsel on this subject. Solomon begins this familiar passage with the words: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." The Hebrew word for time has the sense of being scheduled or of the idea of a special appointment, so that all the dimensions of life that follow have their own appointed time. Dr. William Maxwell Ecclesiastes Dr. William Maxwell Stewardship Series - Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 The writer of Ecclesiastes provides us with some helpful counsel on this subject. Solomon begins this familiar passage with the words: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." The Hebrew word for time has the sense of being scheduled or of the idea of a special appointment, so that all the dimensions of life that follow have their own appointed time. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_11_09.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT Ecclesiastes Stewardship Series The Bible reminds us that "the earth is the LORD’s and everything in it." Because the LORD created everything and because it is in Him that "we live and move and have our being," we are not owners, we are managers … we are stewards. Dr. William Maxwell 2 Corinthians Dr. William Maxwell Stewardship Series - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Bible reminds us that "the earth is the LORD’s and everything in it." Because the LORD created everything and because it is in Him that "we live and move and have our being," we are not owners, we are managers … we are stewards. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_11_02.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT 2 Corinthians Stewardship Series In the concluding verses of the letter of Jude before us this morning, we can see and perhaps hear the joyful strains of a doxology. In these verses, he directs us to the keeping, ever-preserving love of God in Christ. Dr. William Maxwell Jude Dr. William Maxwell Jude: A Letter for Tough Times - Jude 24-25 In the concluding verses of the letter of Jude before us this morning, we can see and perhaps hear the joyful strains of a doxology. In these verses, he directs us to the keeping, ever-preserving love of God in Christ. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_10_26.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT Jude Jude: A Letter for Tough Times As Jude speaks of the negative effect of these heretical or unorthodox teachers, what are the faithful in the church to do? How shall we remain true to Christ and persevere in these tough times? Jude gives us the answer to this question in verses 20-23. He turns away from his rebuke of these false teachers to some "how-to’s" of persevering and remaining firm in the faith. Dr. William Maxwell Jude Dr. William Maxwell Jude: A Letter for Tough Times - Jude 17-23 As Jude speaks of the negative effect of these heretical or unorthodox teachers, what are the faithful in the church to do? How shall we remain true to Christ and persevere in these tough times? Jude gives us the answer to this question in verses 20-23. He turns away from his rebuke of these false teachers to some "how-to’s" of persevering and remaining firm in the faith. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_10_19.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT Jude Jude: A Letter for Tough Times In our text, we find a warning that is not false, but rather one that is very real and very serious. Jude gives a warning regarding the false teachers that had slipped into the life of the believers. Dr. William Maxwell Jude Dr. William Maxwell Jude: A Letter for Tough Times - Jude 5-16 What if, like the word "hate," there is a time to be "contentious"? What if, in a good sort of way, there is such a time to be contentious? I believe our passage leads us to an answer. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_10_05.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT Jude Jude: A Letter for Tough Times What if, like the word "hate," there is a time to be "contentious"? What if, in a good sort of way, there is such a time to be contentious? I believe our passage leads us to an answer. Dr. William Maxwell Jude Dr. William Maxwell Jude: A Letter for Tough Times - Jude 3,4 What if, like the word "hate," there is a time to be "contentious"? What if, in a good sort of way, there is such a time to be contentious? I believe our passage leads us to an answer. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_09_28.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT Jude Jude: A Letter for Tough Times The author describes himself as Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James. Jude has been identified as one of the half brothers of Jesus. But out of humility, deep reverence and respect, Jude did not choose to refer to himself as this. He chose instead to identify himself as "a servant of Jesus Christ." Dr. William Maxwell Jude Dr. William Maxwell Jude: A Letter for Tough Times - Jude 1,2 In our text, we find a warning that is not false, but rather one that is very real and very serious. Jude gives a warning regarding the false teachers that had slipped into the life of the believers. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_09_21.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT Jude Jude: A Letter for Tough Times Text: But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." (50:20 NIV) Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 49:29 – 50:26; Acts 4:23-31 Text: But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." (50:20 NIV) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_09_14.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith Benediction: it is a familiar word to most of us, as we normally conclude every service of worship with a benediction. But while many of us may be familiar with the place of benedictions in our services of worship, I wonder how many of us realize the fact that the Bible is full of blessings and benedictions. Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 48:1 – 49:28 Benediction: it is a familiar word to most of us, as we normally conclude every service of worship with a benediction. But while many of us may be familiar with the place of benedictions in our services of worship, I wonder how many of us realize the fact that the Bible is full of blessings and benedictions. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_09_07.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith "A full disclosure." That is what happened when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. "I am Joseph! I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!" Now, another "full disclosure" occurred. After more than twenty years of believing Joseph to be dead a full disclosure is now given to Jacob by his other sons. We do not know if the brothers started out slowly with a preface or preamble, or if they just blurted it out. But it all came out nonetheless: "Joseph is still alive!" they said. "In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt." Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 46-47; Ephesians 1:1-14 "A full disclosure." That is what happened when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. "I am Joseph! I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!" Now, another "full disclosure" occurred. After more than twenty years of believing Joseph to be dead a full disclosure is now given to Jacob by his other sons. We do not know if the brothers started out slowly with a preface or preamble, or if they just blurted it out. But it all came out nonetheless: "Joseph is still alive!" they said. "In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt." http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_08_31.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 25:34 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith By now, having studied Joseph’s story for a while, we are able to see the prevailing theme of God’s Providence. This theme runs throughout the Joseph narrative, but in fact, it runs throughout the whole Bible. Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 45; Isaiah 45:1-13 By now, having studied Joseph’s story for a while, we are able to see the prevailing theme of God’s Providence. This theme runs throughout the Joseph narrative, but in fact, it runs throughout the whole Bible. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_08_24.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 25:10 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith A teenager of 17 years cast into slavery by his brothers. Thirteen years pass by, perhaps most of which were spent in prison. Then, to amaze us, at the age of 30 he is not only freed from prison, but he is elevated to a position second only to that of Pharaoh, the most powerful monarch on earth. Talk about "rags to riches"! Talk about a "rise to fame"! Talk about a "success story" without parallel! Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 42-44 A teenager of 17 years cast into slavery by his brothers. Thirteen years pass by, perhaps most of which were spent in prison. Then, to amaze us, at the age of 30 he is not only freed from prison, but he is elevated to a position second only to that of Pharaoh, the most powerful monarch on earth. Talk about "rags to riches"! Talk about a "rise to fame"! Talk about a "success story" without parallel! http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_08_17.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 26:05 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith And he said, "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them" Bruce Incze Luke Bruce Incze Three Silly Men - Luke 15 And he said, "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them" http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_08_10.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 31:01 Luke Single-Topic Sermons Waiting, waiting, waiting. Most of us do not do this very well, do we? Letters by the US Postal Service are now called "snail mail" compared to the much faster e-mail of our sophisticated computer age. Now we even send "e-cards" to each other! We do not like waiting in lines for too long, and we like our "fast-food" to be … well … fast! Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 41 Waiting, waiting, waiting. Most of us do not do this very well, do we? Letters by the US Postal Service are now called "snail mail" compared to the much faster e-mail of our sophisticated computer age. Now we even send "e-cards" to each other! We do not like waiting in lines for too long, and we like our "fast-food" to be … well … fast! http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_08_03.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 27:52 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith Well, if you didn’t know the story of Joseph before this series began last Sunday, you can already testify to the truth of my introduction: "It is an exciting story, a story of God’s providential care that unfolds in the flow of tremendous drama." Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 39:1-20 Well, if you didn’t know the story of Joseph before this series began last Sunday, you can already testify to the truth of my introduction: "It is an exciting story, a story of God’s providential care that unfolds in the flow of tremendous drama." http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_07_13.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT 23:05 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith God rules and overrules in all the circumstances of life. Do you believe this to be true for you and for others? This seems to be the conviction of so many of our Founding Fathers. Although there are many who would seek to rewrite history for us, seeking to convince us that many of them were mere deists, believing in a Creator who is disinterested in human affairs, the primary documents tell us otherwise. Dr. William Maxwell Genesis Dr. William Maxwell Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith - Genesis 37 God rules and overrules in all the circumstances of life. Do you believe this to be true for you and for others? This seems to be the conviction of so many of our Founding Fathers. Although there are many who would seek to rewrite history for us, seeking to convince us that many of them were mere deists, believing in a Creator who is disinterested in human affairs, the primary documents tell us otherwise. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_07_06.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT 25:25 Genesis Joseph’s Journey: A Look at the Man and His Faith April 17th, 2005 – that is the day when this all started: a series of sermons on the entire book of Acts. Of course, we haven’t gone straight through, Sunday after Sunday, month after month, year after year. This is why it has taken us so long to get through the entire book. But today, we close this lengthy series with our final passage. Dr. William Maxwell Acts Dr. William Maxwell The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 28:17-31 April 17th, 2005 – that is the day when this all started: a series of sermons on the entire book of Acts. Of course, we haven’t gone straight through, Sunday after Sunday, month after month, year after year. This is why it has taken us so long to get through the entire book. But today, we close this lengthy series with our final passage. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_06_22.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT 22:54 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now Encouragement is a wonderful thing, wouldn’t you say? To encourage others means to inspire them with courage, spirit or hope; it means to spur them on towards endurance; it means to give them confidence as we cheer them on. Dr. William Maxwell Acts Dr. William Maxwell The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 28:1-16 Encouragement is a wonderful thing, wouldn’t you say? To encourage others means to inspire them with courage, spirit or hope; it means to spur them on towards endurance; it means to give them confidence as we cheer them on. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_06_15.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT 20:34 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now Just because a person happens to be a veteran sailor or a seasoned traveler, does not mean that peril at sea will be taken lightly. In fact, it will be taken all the more seriously! And along with this, the knowledge that you are not ultimately in control of all that is happening! This is what we see in the description of Paul’s sea voyage. Dr. William Maxwell Acts Dr. William Maxwell The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 27:1-44 Just because a person happens to be a veteran sailor or a seasoned traveler, does not mean that peril at sea will be taken lightly. In fact, it will be taken all the more seriously! And along with this, the knowledge that you are not ultimately in control of all that is happening! This is what we see in the description of Paul’s sea voyage. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_06_01.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT 23:46 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now This text before us in 1st Kings is about waiting; it reveals to us how Elijah waited on the Lord in his time of need. Truth be told, faith and waiting go hand in hand, for “faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb 11:1). When we can’t see yet have hope, we are waiting, waiting for something we cannot bring about through our own strength or resources. Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg 1 Kings Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Single-Topic Sermons - 1 King’s 16:29-17:6 This text before us in 1st Kings is about waiting; it reveals to us how Elijah waited on the Lord in his time of need. Truth be told, faith and waiting go hand in hand, for “faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb 11:1). When we can’t see yet have hope, we are waiting, waiting for something we cannot bring about through our own strength or resources. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_05_25.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT 23:08 1 Kings Single-Topic Sermons A "Spirit-filled Christian." Have you ever heard this term before and if you have, would you have a definition of what this means? How would you describe such a person? What would a Spirit-filled Christian look like to you? Dr. William Maxwell Galatians Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - Galatians 5:16-26 A "Spirit-filled Christian." Have you ever heard this term before and if you have, would you have a definition of what this means? How would you describe such a person? What would a Spirit-filled Christian look like to you? http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_05_11.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT 19:56 Galatians The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us Last week, we looked at a wonderful passage that brings forth several principles for us to consider in regard to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the passage before us this morning, we find additional insights in how we are to operate as a church under the Lordship of Christ and empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit. Dr. William Maxwell Romans Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - Romans 12:1-8 Last week, we looked at a wonderful passage that brings forth several principles for us to consider in regard to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the passage before us this morning, we find additional insights in how we are to operate as a church under the Lordship of Christ and empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_05_04.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT 21:58 Romans The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us No church on earth is exempt from problems of one sort or another. We can see this in the New Testament churches, and the church in Corinth was no exception. As a matter of fact, they knew they had problems and so they wrote a letter to Paul about some of them, asking about such matters as marriage, food sacrificed to idols, the nature of the resurrection of the body, and spiritual gifts. As we continue our series on the Holy Spirit, I find the teaching of Paul on spiritual gifts to be very helpful. Here, we find solid counsel on the use of spiritual gifts in the life of the church. Dr. William Maxwell I Corinthians Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - I Corinthians 12:1-11 No church on earth is exempt from problems of one sort or another. We can see this in the New Testament churches, and the church in Corinth was no exception. As a matter of fact, they knew they had problems and so they wrote a letter to Paul about some of them, asking about such matters as marriage, food sacrificed to idols, the nature of the resurrection of the body, and spiritual gifts. As we continue our series on the Holy Spirit, I find the teaching of Paul on spiritual gifts to be very helpful. Here, we find solid counsel on the use of spiritual gifts in the life of the church. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_04_27.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT 20:07 I Corinthians The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us Our passage for this morning is also about change – but it is all about positive change for the better. It’s about a transformation that occurs in the life of every Christian by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit – change that is gradual, but permanent; slow, but steady; in degrees, but life-long. It’s summarized for us in the last verse of our passage for this morning: "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." Dr. William Maxwell Ephesians Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - Exodus 34:1-35; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 One of the key questions I and so many Christians have asked regarding the Holy Spirit is this: "Is there a ‘baptism in the Holy Spirit’ and if so, when and how does it happen?" http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_04_20.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT 22:59 Ephesians The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us One of the key questions I and so many Christians have asked regarding the Holy Spirit is this: "Is there a ‘baptism in the Holy Spirit’ and if so, when and how does it happen?" Dr. William Maxwell Ephesians Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - Ephesians 1:3-14; 5:1-21 One of the key questions I and so many Christians have asked regarding the Holy Spirit is this: "Is there a ‘baptism in the Holy Spirit’ and if so, when and how does it happen?" http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_04_13.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT 21:24 Ephesians The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:1-2). Dr. William Maxwell John Dr. William Maxwell The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us - John 14:15-27; 16:5-15 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_04_06.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT 22:54 John The Holy Spirit: His Way and Work in Us We are not unlike Jesus’ first disciples in this, for they found it very difficult to believe in the resurrection. Jesus seemed too good to be true when he appeared at a gathering of all 11 of his disciples. We can understand the difficulty they faced. After all, they were just coming to terms with the fact that Jesus had died on the cross. All of their hopes had been dashed when Jesus died. They had not understood that this was a part of God’s plan of salvation and had come to think that maybe they had been wrong about Jesus. Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Luke Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Single-Topic Sermons - Luke 24:36-49 We are not unlike Jesus’ first disciples in this, for they found it very difficult to believe in the resurrection. Jesus seemed too good to be true when he appeared at a gathering of all 11 of his disciples. We can understand the difficulty they faced. After all, they were just coming to terms with the fact that Jesus had died on the cross. All of their hopes had been dashed when Jesus died. They had not understood that this was a part of God’s plan of salvation and had come to think that maybe they had been wrong about Jesus. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_03_30.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT 20:38 Luke Single-Topic Sermons Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed (John 20:8) Dr. William Maxwell John Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - John 20:8 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed (John 20:8) http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_03_23.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT 19:58 John Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" In the midst of such public events, however, Jesus wanted to teach His disciples a vivid lesson about faith. It began on Monday, when Jesus and the Twelve were leaving Bethany to return for Jerusalem. Dr. William Maxwell Mark Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - Mark 11:1-25 In the midst of such public events, however, Jesus wanted to teach His disciples a vivid lesson about faith. It began on Monday, when Jesus and the Twelve were leaving Bethany to return for Jerusalem. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_03_16.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT 22:16 Mark Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" What a "world-wind tour"! Three years with Jesus, but the recent events seemed to be fast-paced, exhilarating and exhausting for Peter and the others. In the recent past, Jesus had fed miraculously over 5,000 men, women and children. Jesus then asked His disciples for how they perceived Him, as to who they thought He was, and Peter made his great confession of Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” It was a high moment for Peter, even though that was followed by Jesus’ startling prediction of His death in Jerusalem. Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" So far in looking at the portrait of Peter in the Gospels, we’ve seen different dimensions of the call to discipleship that comes from Christ – the call to follow, the call to serve, and the call to trust. In our passage for this morning, we find "the call to confess." Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - Matthew 16:13-20 So far in looking at the portrait of Peter in the Gospels, we’ve seen different dimensions of the call to discipleship that comes from Christ – the call to follow, the call to serve, and the call to trust. In our passage for this morning, we find "the call to confess." http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_03_02.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT 20:40 Matthew Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" Our passage this morning describes a very tense and stressful moment for Peter. Portraits of the scene help us to appreciate the anxiety of the moment. But none of us can sense fully what that moment must have felt like as this seasoned Galilean fisherman saw his faith dwindle and his life now in jeopardy in a sea of relentless fury. Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - Matthew 14:22-36 Our passage this morning describes a very tense and stressful moment for Peter. Portraits of the scene help us to appreciate the anxiety of the moment. But none of us can sense fully what that moment must have felt like as this seasoned Galilean fisherman saw his faith dwindle and his life now in jeopardy in a sea of relentless fury. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_02_24.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT 17:52 Matthew Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" In our passage for this morning, we look at the calling of Peter and the others to serve, as Jesus called them to Himself, gave them His authority and power to go forth, and directed them how they might serve others as His appointed ambassadors. All these points of calling are clearly relevant to our own with Christ, as we look at each one carefully. Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - Matthew 10:1-16 In our passage for this morning, we look at the calling of Peter and the others to serve, as Jesus called them to Himself, gave them His authority and power to go forth, and directed them how they might serve others as His appointed ambassadors. All these points of calling are clearly relevant to our own with Christ, as we look at each one carefully. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_02_17.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT 22:11 Matthew Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" The Biography Channel; the biography section of a bookstore; People Magazine; Entertainment Tonight; even obituaries in the daily newspaper. These are all about people and it seems that we are always interested in people – people of various types and backgrounds, thought and expression. The Bible is also rich in giving us biographies, biographies of the faithful and the faithless, the courageous and the timid, the strong and the weak, the wise and the foolish; and the biblical testimony regarding Peter the disciple has fascinated many of us. Dr. William Maxwell Matthew Dr. William Maxwell Lenten Series: A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple - Matthew 4:12-22 The Biography Channel; the biography section of a bookstore; People Magazine; Entertainment Tonight; even obituaries in the daily newspaper. These are all about people and it seems that we are always interested in people – people of various types and backgrounds, thought and expression. The Bible is also rich in giving us biographies, biographies of the faithful and the faithless, the courageous and the timid, the strong and the weak, the wise and the foolish; and the biblical testimony regarding Peter the disciple has fascinated many of us. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_02_10.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT 20:40 Matthew Lenten Series: "A Portrait of Peter: A Closer Look at the Disciple" There is something in all of us that questions authority and desires independence rather than submission. This is true in our interactions with other people and it is especially true in our interactions with God. Psalm 2 steps into the midst of our rebellion, proclaiming Jesus’ reign over all creation and inviting us to take refuge in him. Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Psalm Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Single-Topic Sermons - Psalm 2 There is something in all of us that questions authority and desires independence rather than submission. This is true in our interactions with other people and it is especially true in our interactions with God. Psalm 2 steps into the midst of our rebellion, proclaiming Jesus’ reign over all creation and inviting us to take refuge in him. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_02_03.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT 21:25 Psalm Single-Topic Sermons The pastor of the church where I grew up loved to tell stories. He had a story for every situation, and everything that Jesus did reminded him of a story he’d heard somewhere or other. Jesus got left behind in the temple as a boy; Dr. Anderson got left behind one time too. Jesus’ disciples caught lots of fish; Dr. Anderson caught a lot of fish too. Jesus’ feet were anointed by a harlot . . . come to think of it Dr. Anderson never had a story for that, but he did love to tell stories. Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg Acts Associate Pastor Doug Forsberg The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 25:23-26:32 The pastor of the church where I grew up loved to tell stories. He had a story for every situation, and everything that Jesus did reminded him of a story he’d heard somewhere or other. Jesus got left behind in the temple as a boy; Dr. Anderson got left behind one time too. Jesus’ disciples caught lots of fish; Dr. Anderson caught a lot of fish too. Jesus’ feet were anointed by a harlot . . . come to think of it Dr. Anderson never had a story for that, but he did love to tell stories. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_01_27.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT 26:15 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now The changing of the guard: for those who’ve visited London and who’ve seen this wonderful sight, it is truly awe-inspiring. But the changing of the guard isn’t always this way, as in Paul’s situation, for example. As we continue to look at Paul’s trials before going to Rome, we find a "changing of the guard" in Roman procurators. Dr. William Maxwell Acts Dr. William Maxwell The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 25:1-22 The changing of the guard: for those who’ve visited London and who’ve seen this wonderful sight, it is truly awe-inspiring. But the changing of the guard isn’t always this way, as in Paul’s situation, for example. As we continue to look at Paul’s trials before going to Rome, we find a "changing of the guard" in Roman procurators. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_01_20.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT 16:52 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now Conscience: there it is again for the apostle Paul. It seems to be a common theme for him as we look at his New Testament letters, but especially when brought before authorities to defend himself. When Paul was first arrested by the Romans in Jerusalem and accused by the leaders of the Jewish Council, he began his defense by looking straight at them and saying, "My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day." Dr. William Maxwell Acts Dr. William Maxwell The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now - Acts 24 Conscience: there it is again for the apostle Paul. It seems to be a common theme for him as we look at his New Testament letters, but especially when brought before authorities to defend himself. When Paul was first arrested by the Romans in Jerusalem and accused by the leaders of the Jewish Council, he began his defense by looking straight at them and saying, "My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day." http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_01_13.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT 25:05 Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Then and Now It happens every year on the first Sunday in January – you can expect it! I’m not talking about Holy Communion – although I could, as we have Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. But what I’m talking about here is the ordination and installation of new church officers. It’s such a special time in the life of our church, as ordained ministry is critically important ... and I do mean critically important! While not to be seen exclusively, the health of a church is often contingent upon the spiritual health of its leadership. Dr. William Maxwell Ephesians Dr. William Maxwell Single-Topic Sermons - Ephesians 3:1-13 It happens every year on the first Sunday in January – you can expect it! I’m not talking about Holy Communion – although I could, as we have Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. But what I’m talking about here is the ordination and installation of new church officers. It’s such a special time in the life of our church, as ordained ministry is critically important ... and I do mean critically important! While not to be seen exclusively, the health of a church is often contingent upon the spiritual health of its leadership. http://www.fpcnewport.org/sermons/files/2008_01_06.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT 15:25 Ephesians Single-Topic Sermons