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...
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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...
Christopher Diebold
- May 6, 2021
- 3 min
The Office of the Deacon
While I won’t be discussing the rise of the office of deacon in Acts 6 in the sermon, I thought it would be helpful to use this...
Jared Smith
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Gamaliel Fears No Fad
There is a known adage that says, “all truth is God’s truth.” Understood rightly, it is a wise saying. What we can take from this saying...
Christopher Diebold
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
God's Simplicity
When we talk about the simplicity of God, we have in mind the idea that God cannot be broken down into parts. In order to wrap our minds...
Christopher Diebold
- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
The Spirit's Gifting
The final section of Acts 4 highlights the importance of linking our deeds with our words. Just as the disciples prayed that God would...
Christopher Diebold
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
When Decency and Order are Bad
The rallying cry of Presbyterians is “Decency and Order!” While we’re not the only denomination that has thought through lots of things...
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