Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church

In the midst of judgment and suffering, God declares that his compassions never fail. From Lamentations 3:22–24, this message unfolds divine mercy as the reason sinners are not consumed, the ground of daily repentance, and the anchor of hope in Christ, pointing forward to the promised renewal of all things in the new heavens and new earth. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

oy is often confused with emotional ease, but Scripture commands believers to rejoice even in hardship. This sermon shows how joy flows from covenant restoration, God's sovereign rule, and the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Jeremiah 33 and Philippians 4, it presents joy as both the fruit of redemption and a disciplined response of faith. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Paul opens Philippians 4 by calling the church to stand fast together in the Lord, rooted in deep affection and shared redemption. This sermon examines how unity, humility, and perseverance are essential to the peace and purity of Christ's church, especially when believers disagree. Through the example of Christ's obedience and sacrifice, we are reminded that reconciliation is not optional, but a visible testimony of the gospel at work among God's people. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Paul's confession of sin becomes a window into the wisdom and mercy of God. This sermon walks through 1 Timothy 1:15–17, showing how the eternal and invisible God reveals Himself most clearly in Jesus Christ. From incarnation to atonement, believers are called to lives shaped by gratitude, humility, and worship flowing from salvation by grace alone. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 https://refopc.net ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In this sermon from Philippians 3:17-21, the church is reminded that everyone is walking toward one of two eternal destinations. We are called to follow faithful patterns of Christian maturity, to mark and avoid the enemies of the cross, and to refuse both self-made righteousness and fleshly indulgence. The message presses the sobering reality of shame and destruction for those who set their minds on earthly things, while lifting our hope to the heavenly citizenship of the believer, the coming Savior, and the promised transformation of the body in the resurrection. It is a sermon meant to steady the saints, warn the wandering, and call us to live now in light of the world to come. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

David desires to honor the Lord by restoring the Ark to Jerusalem, yet sincere zeal without obedience leads to judgment. This sermon walks through the holiness of God, the danger of worship shaped by human practice, and the blessing that follows when God's Word governs His people. As fear gives way to joy, the return of the Ark points us to Christ, the greater Son of David, who establishes God's dwelling among His redeemed people and reigns as King. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The Christian life is a forward-moving pilgrimage shaped by grace, struggle, and hope. In this sermon on Philippians 3:15-17, Paul calls the church to maturity, unity of mind, and faithful imitation. Believers are urged to press on toward the goal of glory while learning from godly examples God has placed in their lives. This message highlights the course of the Christian walk and the importance of following patterns that lead us closer to Christ. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Pressing On Toward the Prize from Philippians 3:12 16 calls believers to perseverance, sanctification, covenantal faithfulness, humility, and hope in the resurrection. Paul exhorts the church to leave behind the old life, walk together in unity, and press forward toward Christ with confidence in His righteousness. This sermon lifts up the hope of resurrection, the duty of sanctification, and the blessing of Christian maturity. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lords Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https refopc.net Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Philippians 3:7-11 confronts us with the radical reversal of the gospel. Paul counts all former confidence, status, and self-righteousness as loss so that he may gain Christ. This sermon unfolds the meaning of being found in Christ with a righteousness that comes from God, not from the law, and explores the excellence of knowing Christ in His death and resurrection. We consider what it means to die to the old man, to embrace the fellowship of Christ's sufferings, and to walk in the power of His resurrection. The message calls believers to reject confidence in the flesh and rejoice in the covenant union that secures justification, adoption, sanctification, and the hope of glory. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon from 2 Samuel 2–3a traces the unfolding division between the house of David and the house of Saul, revealing the deep roots of conflict sown through disobedience, pride, and rivalry. We follow the anointing of two kings, the actions of Joab and Abner, the Field of Sharp Swords, and the widening fracture within Israel. The message highlights the danger of strife inside the covenant community and the urgent call for believers to guard the peace and purity of the church. Through these events we are pointed toward the greater Son of David, the Prince of Peace, who brings unity where men sow division. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com SermonAudio Tags Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 704 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgaston

Rejoicing is not optional for the believer. It is spiritual armor. In Philippians 3:1-7, Paul commands the church to rejoice in the Lord so that they will stand firm against Judaizers and every form of self-righteous confidence in the flesh. This sermon explains why joy flows from the finished work of Christ, how works-based religion still threatens the church, and why Paul counts all former gain as loss compared to knowing Christ. It calls Christians to reject every confidence in the flesh, to rest in the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and to walk in joyful worship as they fight the good fight of faith. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 12th sermon in the Philippians series Paul presents Timothy and Epaphroditus as two faithful servants whose character, affection, and sacrifice strengthened the church in Philippi. This message unfolds how genuine Christian service grows from love for Christ, love for His people, and willing devotion to the work of the kingdom. Their example invites believers to serve with joy, pray with affection, and invest deeply in the wellbeing of the saints around them. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The death of Saul and the rise of David reveal the sobering consequences of sin and the steadfast faithfulness of God. As Saul falls under covenant judgment, David responds not with vengeance but with grief, honor, and righteous judgment against the lying Amalekite. This sermon walks through the defeat on Mount Gilboa, the false report, and David's heartfelt lament. It calls believers to reject division, cherish unity, guard the household of faith, resist a revolutionary spirit, and recognize the true friend enemy distinction that protects Christ's church. Through this narrative we look ahead to the greater King who never fell and who reigns eternally in righteousness. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 704 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 11th sermon in the Philippians series examines Philippians 2:14–18, where Paul urges believers to live without complaint and to shine as lights in a dark and perverse world. It confronts the sins of grumbling and contention while pointing to the joy found in self-denying service to Christ. The message challenges Christians to hold fast to the Word of life, to find contentment in God's providence, and to live as drink offerings poured out for the sake of others — an image of humility, obedience, and joy rooted in Christ. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The apostle Paul calls believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," not as a means to earn salvation but as the evidence of it. In this powerful exposition of Philippians 2:12–13, Pastor Joby shows how the humble mind of Christ becomes the model for all believers, calling us to continual obedience rooted in divine grace. The sermon explores the tension between human responsibility and God's sovereign work, urging us to pursue holiness with reverent awe, knowing it is God who works within us. This is the 10th sermon in this series. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 9th sermon in this series. Philippians 2:5-11 presents the path of Christ's humiliation and exaltation. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, humbled Himself in the incarnation, suffered persecution, bore sin through atonement and propitiation, and was raised in glory. His obedience redeems the elect and calls believers to the same mind, humility, unity, and faithful ministry. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com