Category Archives: communion

Is Liturgy in the Church a Bad Thing?

Posted on May 5, 2025 by RC

No. It is an inescapable thing. If we mean by “liturgy” a form of public worship, then every church has one. If, however, we mean a precisely planned form, following patterns handed down over centuries, then some churches are non-liturgical. … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Ask RC, beauty, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, prayer, RC Sproul JR, theology, wisdom, wonder, worship | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday’s Sermon: Genesis 13 Lot’s Folly, Abram’s Hope

Posted on May 5, 2025 by RC

If you weren’t able to join us live yesterday catch us online. We have been studying the book of Genesis. If you can make it person, we’d love you to join us: Sovereign Grace Fellowship 11281 Garman Road Spencerville IN … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Doctrines, Biblical theology, church, communion, grace, RC Sproul JR, theology, wisdom, worship | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Growing Weary in Doing Good: Joshua Fought

Posted on April 22, 2025 by RC

Joshua has always intrigued me. First, I loved his passion and commitment, not just for himself, but for God’s glory. When the ten were timid, he and Caleb were ready to go, confident and trusting. What has also impressed me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Doctrines, communion, creation, Devil's Arsenal, eschatology, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul JR, seasons, work, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

Posted on March 18, 2025 by RC

We must not allow our grasp of total depravity to lead us to miss in us God’s image. We are plenty bad. Sin touches every part of us. We’re unable to do anything in ourselves pleasing to God, including coming … Continue reading →

Posted in assurance, Biblical Doctrines, communion, Doctrines of Grace, grace, Holy Spirit, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul JR, theology, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

How Does the Church Fight for the Kingdom?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by RC

There are myriad ways that we dishonor the Word of God. First, we don’t read it. Too many of us somehow think that we have mastered the content of the Bible, and now that we are spiritually mature, all we … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Commandments, apologetics, Ask RC, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, Devil's Arsenal, grace, RC Sproul JR, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on How Does the Church Fight for the Kingdom?

He Puts the Lonely in Families: Psalm 68:6

Posted on February 25, 2025 by RC

Most every night I gather my precious wife and our two still-at-home sons for prayer before bed. Many nights I pray in thanksgiving for God’s very specific grace in all four of our lives, that He puts the lonely in … Continue reading →

Posted in "race", Apostles' Creed, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, friendship, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, Lisa Sproul, psalms, RC Sproul JR, seasons | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Funny Hats, Secret Handshakes, Bread and Wine

Posted on February 21, 2025 by RC

The hard driving forces of individualism do not yet stand astride the culture like a colossus. We have divided our homes into mini-apartment complexes and our churches into age and gender- segregated shopping malls. We break the ties that bind … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, kingdom, Kingdom Notes, RC Sproul JR, repentance, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Our Concluding Hosea Study; The Bride Wore Red

Posted on February 13, 2025 by RC
Posted in 10 Commandments, assurance, Bible Study, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, Doctrines of Grace, Facebook Live, grace, RC Sproul JR, repentance, theology, worship | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Our Concluding Hosea Study; The Bride Wore Red

Should women be allowed to serve the sacrament of communion?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by RC

Symbols can be tricky things. They are often a great help to us, communicating difficult to express truths in difficult to forget ways. They can, however, get a touch uppity from time to time. Sometimes the symbol loses all sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask RC, Biblical Doctrines, church, communion, RC Sproul JR, worship | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Should women be allowed to serve the sacrament of communion?

What about the mega-church model of small group ministries?

Posted on January 27, 2025 by RC

I once worked in an office that was quite caught up in a then well-known book. The E-Myth was a business book, written by Michael Gerber. His thesis was that successful businesses are those that learn to franchise themselves, after … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Doctrines, Big Eva, church, communion, kingdom, RC Sproul JR, worship | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment