Is the Enemy of My Enemy My Friend?
When cataloging all of the help that Paul had while he remained in Corinth preaching the gospel, there is one person who doesn’t quite...
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Christopher Diebold
- Sep 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Object of Worship in Idolatry
“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The...
Christopher Diebold
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
The Roman Empire and Paul's Indictment
To best appreciate the indictment against Paul that was made by the jealous Jews of Thessalonica, it’s worth thinking through some of the...
Christopher Diebold
- Aug 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of God and His Word
Among the sketches of the arresting power of the word of God that Luke presents in Acts 16, the exorcism of the unclean spirit in vv16-18...
Christopher Diebold
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Free Will and God's Will
A topic that is related to our discussion of Christian liberty is the more general idea of the freedom of man’s will with respect to...
Christopher Diebold
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
What is the Gospel?
Since I preached on the gospel last week, and this week we are talking about the extent of the gospel, I thought it would be worthwhile...
Christopher Diebold
- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
Presbyterian Government
Even though the way that a church’s government is structured is not an essential of the faith, it is still an important consideration....
Jared Smith
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
It's Okay to Leave
In a Christian bubble replete with books, conferences, and more reminding us to be radical followers of Jesus, it is not long before we...
Jared Smith
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Barnabas' Baton
With the Olympic games quickly approaching, we are all excited to watch our favorite events and cheer on each country we call home. One...
Christopher Diebold
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Engaging with False Faith
Years after Paul’s encounter with Bar-Jesus, the magician and Jewish false prophet on the island of Cyprus, Paul would write the...
Christopher Diebold
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Reflections on the 48th General Assembly
With the postponement of the PCA General Assembly (GA) for one year due to the pandemic, pastors and congregational representatives...
Christopher Diebold
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Barnabas the Bodybuilder
There are some people who always seem to be at the right place at the right time. Barnabas seems to be one of those people. Here and...
Jared Smith
- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Coordinated Dance of the Church
If you were unlucky enough during your middle school years, you were formally introduced to the dreaded time during gym class set aside...
Christopher Diebold
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
The Problem of Evil
The first point of my sermon on Acts 9:32-43 addresses the grievous nature of this fallen world. While I approach it as a fact of life,...
Christopher Diebold
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
Cultural Engagement
In the aftermath of Saul’s conversion, Luke tells us that he spoke boldly and directly about the Lord Jesus in the synagogues. One key...
Christopher Diebold
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
Christian Solidarity
“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” As I mention in my sermon on the text for this Sunday, the Lord’s question to Saul is an...
CPC Short Hills
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Short Hills Installs New Pastor
The Rev. Christopher Diebold of Springfield was installed as the sixth Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Millburn and Short Hills...
Christopher Diebold
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
Baptism
You may notice that the sermon text this morning is mysteriously missing a verse (if you’re reading the ESV). In some copies of the book...
Christopher Diebold
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
The Spread of the Gospel
The high chair that my kids use at the dinner table is a prime example of the modern proverb, “One man’s trash is another man’s...
Christopher Diebold
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Progressive Revelation and the Temple
In light of Stephen’s rebuttal of the false charges lodged against him regarding the temple, I thought it would be helpful to expand on...
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