Posts by tonylocke
The Forgiveness of Sin
September 19th, 2010 Apostle’s Creed Series 1 John 2:1-12 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but…
Read MoreFaithful Heroes: A Tribute to the Previous Pastor John Little
Reverend Anthony R. Locke September 12th, 2010 www.FirstPresTucker.org at the First Presbyterian Church of Tucker This sermon was preached on the one year anniversary of the passing of the previous minister Reverend John Little as a tribute to His life and ministry. Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Communion of Faith English Standard Version We are united together into Jesus…
Read MoreWomen’s Ministry: Leading Us Into Family Life
Reverend Anthony R. Locke August 29th, 2010 www.FirstPresTucker.org at the First Presbyterian Church of Tucker Proverbs 31:10-31 Communion of Saints Series English Standard Version I haven’t listened to country music in a while, but I remember a funny song that had a line about going to the lost and found in a trailer park and asking if…
Read MoreDeacons: Leading Us Into Mercy
Reverend Anthony R. Locke August 22nd, 2010 www.FirstPresTucker.org at the First Presbyterian Church of Tucker . 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Elder / Deacon Series English Standard Version 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 …
Read MoreElders: Leading Us Into the Light
Reverend Anthony R. Locke August 15th, 2010 www.FirstPresTucker.org at the First Presbyterian Church of Tucker. Titus 1:5-2:2 Apostle’s Creed Series 16 English Standard Version 5This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach,…
Read MoreInfant Baptism? YES! by Michael Brown & Dennis Johnson
Infant Baptism is a very interesting subject for maturing believers seeking to know more about God’s Covenant relationship with His people. To help those looking for quality material I have pasted in two articles with which I agree and I believe agree with the ARP Standards as well as the Westminster Confessions of Faith. The articles…
Read MoreA Dwelling Place for God — Ephesians 2:11-22 Apostle’s Creed
August 08th, 2010 Apostle’s Creed Series 15 Ephesians 2:11-22 English Standard Version 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth…
Read MoreWhy Does God Give a Double Portion? — Isaiah 40:2
August 4, 2010 Isaiah 40:2 & Isaiah 61:5-9 Isaiah 40:2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 61:5-9 5 Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks; foreigners shall be…
Read MoreGod’s Desire We Run to Him Even When We Are Dirty — Exodus 29:38-46
Reverend Anthony R. Locke February 21st, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Tucker Exodus 29:38-46 English Standard Version 38 “Now this is what you shall offer on the altar: two lambs a year old day by day regularly. 39 One lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight. 40 …
Read MoreOur Response of Faithfulness — Matthew 25:14-30
February 7th, 2010 Matthew 25:14-30 This passage is a illustration in one of Jesus’ sermons. I usually assume the story is real unless it is labeled a parable. This story seems to be made up by Jesus since it begins “It would be like . . .” Regardless, Jesus is going to drive home one big…
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