Christ the King Presbyterian Church

09/08/2026

Title: Widening the Scope of Spiritual Formation
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Spiritual Formation
Date: September 6, 2026

In this class we discuss ways we can widen the scope of our spiritual practices farther than the reformation triangle of Word, Meditation, and Prayer. Though we can broaden beyond just those three practices specifically, we never move completely beyond them. They remain the center and foundation of all our spiritual formation. Specifically in this class, we discuss how we can look outside of ourselves to God's creation, and look within ourselves with self-examination, as tools for spiritual growth.

In this class we discuss ways we can widen the scope of our spiritual practices farther than the reformation triangle of Word, Meditation, and Pra...

09/07/2026

Title: The House Jesus Builds
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Date: September 6, 2026
Bible: 1 Peter 2:4-10; Psalm 127:1

This Sunday we celebrate one year being in our new building! As great a blessing as it is to have a place to call our own, this anniversary is a reminder of what is even more important. Jesus does not promise to build a physical building, but rather he's building a spiritual people. Jesus is building us together, as living stones, into a spiritual house for his glory. And as we thank God for the building we worship in, we celebrate even more that he is building us up upon Christ our cornerstone. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/97261358283149

09/06/2026

Welcome to Worship at Christ the King Presbyterian Church! Thank you for joining us. We are so glad you are here! You may find it helpful to follow along with us using the weekly bulletin that contains the order of worship. You can find that on our home page: https://ctkjoplin.com/

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09/01/2026

Title: Prayer in Spiritual Formation
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Spiritual Formation
Date: August 30, 2026

This class discusses the place of prayer in the Christian life. This is the third of the three spiritual disciplines that make up the reformation triangle of spiritual formation.

This class discusses the place of prayer in the Christian life. This is the third of the three spiritual disciplines that make up the reformation ...

08/31/2026

Title: An Office of Sympathy and Service
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Acts
Date: August 30, 2026
Bible: Acts 6:1-7

As the young church faced persecution from outside, the devil was at work stirring up strife from within. Inside the church a problem arose between two groups, the Hellenists and the Hebrews, over the distribution of goods. This serious problem had the potential to cause a major division within the church. Yet Christ, the King and Head of his Church, instituted a new office. Seven men were elected and ordained to be Deacons, an office of sympathy and service, that would model Christ-like love and care for all the members of the congregation. Through their efforts, not only was the problem resolved, but the church increased in number and in obedience to God. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/824261440274698

08/25/2026

Title: Meditation in Spiritual Formation
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Spiritual Formation
Date: August 23, 2026

What is the role of Meditation in Spiritual Formation? In this third class in our series, we look at the practice of meditating upon God and his word, what place it has in spiritual formation, and how we can implement it in our lives.

What is the role of Meditation in Spiritual Formation? In this third class in our series, we look at the practice of meditating upon God and his w...

08/24/2026

Title: The Unstoppable Plan of God
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Acts
Date: August 23, 2026
Bible: Acts 5:17-42

The apostles are once again faced with persecution as they are imprisoned for preaching the gospel. But God was with them, miraculously releasing them from their chains, and commanding them to continue preaching the good news of life in Christ. As they are confronted by the religious leaders once again, the apostles remind them that they cannot stop preaching Christ. This is God's plan of salvation, and as a member of the Pharisees himself will declare, if this plan is truly from God, then it will be unstoppable. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/82426140442666

08/18/2026

Title: Scripture Reading in Spiritual Formation
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Spiritual Formation
Date: August 16, 2026

What is the place of Bible study in Spiritual Formation? How can one profit from Scripture reading in their personal, spiritual growth? In this class we consider the first of three interrelated practices that are central to a Reformed approach to Spiritual Formation.

What is the place of Bible study in Spiritual Formation? How can one profit from Scripture reading in their personal, spiritual growth? In this cl...

08/17/2026

Title: Another Snapshot of Life in the Church
Speaker: Levi Bakerink
Series: Acts
Date: August 16, 2026
Bible: Acts 4:32-5:16

Text: Acts 4:32-5:16 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: In this passage Luke provides another snapshot of what life in the church was like. He opens with a similar account of how the people were selling property and belongings to meet everyone's needs, epitomized by Barnabas who will be a major figure later in Acts. He then concludes this snapshot with a summary of the godly fear that existed among the believers, and the general fear and awe that existed among the unbelieving community. There was something unique about this group of Jesus followers. In the middle of these bookends is the startling story of Ananias and Sapphira whom God put to death for their deception. Through this story and the surrounding accounts of the church, we learn how God's people must be marked by real community, genuine holiness, and godly fear. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/817261424226701