Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church

14/08/2026

LORD’S DAY WORSHIP @ CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

“Living in the Light of His Imminent Return,”

“How Then Shall We Live?”

Peter asks a searching question:

“Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be?” — 2 Peter 3:11

Christ is coming.
Judgment is certain.

This present world is passing away.
A new heavens and a new earth are promised, “in which righteousness dwells.”

So the question is not simply, “When will Christ return?”

The question is: “How should we live while we wait?”

As we conclude this series, we will consider six marks of faithful last-days living:

1. An Excellent Life — pursuing holiness and godliness, living to please Christ.

2. An Expectant Life — eagerly looking forward to Christ's return and the promised new creation.

3. An Established Life — standing firm in God's Word and persevering in faith.

4. An Earnest Life — using the time of God's patience for repentance, service, and gospel mission.

5. A Discerning Life — guarding ourselves against false teaching and spiritual deception.

6. A Growing Life — continually growing “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

This is not a call to fear, speculation, or date-setting.

It is a call to faithfulness.

The King is coming.

Therefore, let us live for Him now.

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” — 2 Peter 3:18

Come and worship with us this Lord’s Day.

Come ready to worship.
Come ready to hear God's Word.
Come ready to examine your life.
Come ready to live in the light of Christ's return.

Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church

Sunday | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where Jesus Christ is Preached and the Triune God is Glorified.

“Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”

Soli Deo Gloria
Ps Chester Chummie

12/08/2026

TONIGHT: MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER @ CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

When the Spirit Falls, the Gospel Reaches the Nations
Acts 10:33–48

Join us this evening as we continue our study of Acts 10 and witness one of the clearest demonstrations of God’s sovereign grace in the expansion of the gospel to the Gentiles.

As Peter proclaims Christ to Cornelius and those gathered in his home, the Lord makes it unmistakably clear that the gospel is for people from every nation. Peter does not present salvation as something earned by human merit, religious devotion, or ethnicity, but as God’s gracious gift through Jesus Christ.

The heart of Peter’s message is simple and glorious: Jesus Christ is Lord of all. He is the One appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead, and everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.

The Holy Spirit’s coming upon the Gentile hearers confirms God’s gracious purpose: those whom God saves are brought into His covenant people, not through works or ceremonial distinctions, but through faith in Christ.

Outline

1. The Gospel Proclaimed: Christ Is Lord of All (vv. 33–43)
Peter faithfully proclaims the life, death, resurrection, and lordship of Jesus Christ. Salvation is found in Him alone, and forgiveness is received through faith in His name.

2. The Spirit Given: God Shows No Partiality (vv. 44–46)
While Peter is still preaching, the Holy Spirit falls upon those hearing the Word. God Himself demonstrates that His saving grace extends beyond Israel to the nations.

3. The Church Receives Those Whom God Has Saved (vv. 47–48)
Peter commands that the Gentile believers be baptized. Those whom God has cleansed and received are not to be excluded by human barriers.

Acts 10:33–48 reminds us that salvation belongs to the Lord. The gospel does not depend upon human achievement but upon God’s sovereign grace, accomplished through Christ and applied by the Holy Spirit.

“To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” — Acts 10:43

Come ready to hear the Word of God, rejoice in the finished work of Christ, and pray together as we give thanks for the sovereign grace of our triune God.

Everyone is welcome.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Ps Chester Chummie

11/08/2026

“By the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are new-born to an heavenly inheritance amongst all them which are sanctified; but our own corrupt wills, would tempt us to sell this glorious birth-right for the vanities of the world, which, like Esau’s red pottage, may please us for a while, but will soon be taken away from us. God knows this; he bids us to renounce them for a sea on, than for the short enjoyment of them lose the privilege of that glorious birthright, to which, by knowing the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are entitled. O the depth of the riches and excellence of Christianity!” Goerge Whitfield,

07/08/2026

Are you ready for the second coming of Christ? He will come again to this world one day. As surely as He came the first time, so surely will He come the second time. He will come to reward all His saints who have believed in Him and confessed Him on earth.

He will come; to judge all His enemies, the careless, the ungodly, the impenitent, and the unbelieving. He will come very suddenly, at an hour when no man thinks, as a thief in the night. He will come in terrible majesty, in the glory of His, Father, with the holy angels. A flaming fire shall burn before Him. The dead shall be raised. The judgment shall be set. The books shall be opened. Some shall be exalted into heaven. Many, very many, shall be cast down to hell. The time for repentance shall be past. Many shall cry, “Lord, Lord, open to us,” but find the door of mercy shut forever. After this there will be no change. Reader, if Christ should come the second time this year, are you ready? Oh! reader, these are solemn questions. They ought to make you examine yourself. They ought to make you think. It would be a terrible thing to be taken by surprise. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Beloved, if this is true—if Christ will surely come, if the day of the Lord will arrive suddenly, if all things will be laid bare—then how should we live?

Listen to the wisdom of J.C. Ryle:

“Live as if you thought that Christ might come at any time. Do everything, as if you did it for the last time. Say everything, as if you said it for the last time. Read every chapter in the Bible, as if you did not know whether you would be allowed to read it again. Pray every prayer, as if you felt it might be your last opportunity. Hear every sermon, as if you were hearing once and forever. This is the way to be found ready. This is the way to turn Christ’s second appearing to good account. This is the way to put on the armor of light.”

This is not fear-driven living—it is faith-filled readiness.

It is a life shaped by eternity.
A life anchored in Scripture.
A life marked by holiness, urgency, and hope.

So let us go from here as a people who are ready—watching, waiting, and walking in the light of His coming.

Amen.

Ps Chester Chummie

07/08/2026

“Living in the Light of His Imminent Return “- Will It Ever Come?

Text: 2 Peter 3:1–13; Jude 18; 1 Thes. 5:2; 1 John 3:3;

In a world full of skepticism and delay, one question continues to rise:
Is Christ really coming back?

The Apostle Peter answers with clarity, urgency, and hope. “ But the day of the Lord will come….”2Peter 3:10

Come and join us as we consider:

* The certainty of Christ’s return
* The danger of spiritual complacency
* The patience of God in salvation
* And how we ought to live in light of eternity

This message will call you to holy living, steadfast hope, and readiness for the Day of the Lord.

Come and hear the Word of God faithfully proclaimed. Come and prepare your heart for eternity.

“What sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness…” (2 Peter 3:11)

Beloved, if this is true—if Christ will surely come, if the day of the Lord will arrive suddenly, if all things will be laid bare—then how should we live?

Listen to the wisdom of J.C. Ryle:

“Live as if you thought that Christ might come at any time. Do everything, as if you did it for the last time. Say everything, as if you said it for the last time. Read every chapter in the Bible, as if you did not know whether you would be allowed to read it again. Pray every prayer, as if you felt it might be your last opportunity. Hear every sermon, as if you were hearing once and forever. This is the way to be found ready. This is the way to turn Christ’s second appearing to good account. This is the way to put on the armor of light.”

This is not fear-driven living—it is faith-filled readiness.

It is a life shaped by eternity.
A life anchored in Scripture.
A life marked by holiness, urgency, and hope.

So let us go from here as a people who are ready, watching, waiting, and walking in the light of His coming.

Amen.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Ps Chester M Chummie

06/08/2026

05/08/2026

TONIGHT: MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER @ CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

When God Opens the Door, No One Should Close It, (Acts 10:1–32)

Join us this evening as we study one of the most significant turning points in redemptive history—God’s sovereign work in bringing the gospel to the Gentiles through Peter and Cornelius.

Acts 10 demonstrates that salvation is entirely God’s gracious work. Before Peter ever arrives at Cornelius’ house, God is already at work, preparing both the preacher and the hearer. The Lord sovereignly orchestrates every detail to show that the gospel is not limited by ethnicity, tradition, or human expectations. (Cf.Rev. 2:11) Salvation comes by God’s initiative alone, by grace alone ,through Christ alone, and is received by faith alone. The vision given to Peter teaches that God Himself has cleansed a people for His name from every nation through the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Outline

1. A God-Fearing Man Seeking Mercy (vv. 1–8)
Cornelius is devout, yet still needs the gospel of Christ.
2. God Prepares His Messenger (vv. 9–23)
Peter’s vision reveals that God’s saving purpose extends to all whom He calls.
3. God Brings the Gospel to the Nations (vv. 24–32)
God’s providence unites preacher and hearers at the appointed time for His glory.

“The gospel is not an afterthought of history but the eternal purpose of God, gathering for Himself a people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.”

Come ready to hear God’s Word, pray together, and rejoice in His sovereign grace.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Everyone is welcome.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Ps Chester Chummie

03/08/2026

“Each sola is important, but the first four really exist to preserve the last one, namely, the glory of God.” —R.C. Sproul

From ‘For the Glory of God’

02/08/2026

What is the Church? – The Church Which Christ Builds.

Introduction:

Answering the Greatest Question

Do we belong to the Church which is built upon a rock? Are we members of the only Church in which our souls can be saved?

These are not light or casual questions, they are eternal questions. They deserve our most serious and prayerful consideration.

Our Lord Jesus Christ declares in Matthew 16:18: “Upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Here we are brought face to face with a divine certainty: Christ Himself is building a Church—a true, spiritual, invincible Church.

But what is this Church?
It is not a building of stone or brick (Acts 7:48). It is not confined to any denomination or outward structure. As J.C. Ryle rightly teaches, it is “a company of men and women… all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.” It is the gathering of all who have repented of sin, trusted in Christ alone, and have been made new by the Holy Spirit (John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

* This Church is: The body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)

* The bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25–27)

* The flock of Christ (John 10:27–28)

The temple of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:21–22)
It includes all God’s elect, “from every nation, tribe, people, and language” (Revelation 7:9).

Though often small and despised in the eyes of the world, it is precious in the sight of God.

By Illustration: Consider a grand building under construction. To the untrained eye, it appears incomplete, scaffolding surrounds it, stones lie scattered, and progress seems slow. Yet the architect has a perfect plan, and every stone is placed with precision. So it is with the Church. The visible church may appear weak, divided, or unimpressive, but Christ is building His true Church perfectly, stone by living stone (1 Peter 2:5).

The Growth of the Church: How the Triune God Builds the Bride of Christ, A Matter of Importance

Few subjects are more important than this. Errors about the Church lead to errors about salvation itself. The true Church is not merely outward, it is spiritual and invisible in its essence (Hebrews 12:22–24).

Outside of union with Christ there is no salvation (Acts 4:12).

Therefore, the question is not merely, “Do I attend church?” but “Am I part of Christ’s Church by faith?”

This is the great need of the Hour. In our day, many look to human methods for church growth, programs, strategies, and innovations. But Scripture calls us back: The Church is built by divine power, not human wisdom (Zechariah 4:6)

Growth is spiritual before it is numerical (Colossians 2:19)

Faithfulness matters more than appearance (1 Samuel 16:7)

Psalm 127:1: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”

1. The Nature of the Church – The Bride of Christ

* The Church is the redeemed people of God, chosen, called, and set apart. (cf. Ephesians 5:25–27)

* A holy people (1 Peter 2:9)

* A purchased people (Acts 20:28)

* A united people in Christ (Ephesians 4:4–6)

“For there is no other way to enter into life unless this mother conceive us in her womb.” John Calvin,

2. The Builder of the Church – Christ Alone
Text: Matthew 16:18
Christ declares: “I will build My Church.”

* He calls (Romans 1:6)

* He gives life (John 5:21)

* He cleanses (Revelation 1:5)

* He preserves (John 10:28)

“Ministers may preach… but Christ alone can build.” J. C. Ryle:

“The Church is not built by human might, but by divine power.” C. H. Spurgeon,

3. The Work of the Triune God, (Ephesians 1:3–14)

The growth of the Church is the work of the Holy Trinity:

* The Father elects (v.4–5)

* The Son redeems (v.7)

* The Spirit applies and seals (v.13–14)

This is not divided work, but one unified purpose in salvation.

“All the works of God in salvation are works of the triune God.”Berkhof,

4. The Means of Growth – Word and Spirit. (1 Corinthians 3:6–7)

* The Word is preached (Romans 10:17)

* The Spirit gives life (John 6:63)

God uses means, but He alone gives increase

“The Spirit works by the Word, making it effectual to the soul.”John Owen,

5. The Certainty of Growth and Victory. (Matthew 16:18)

* The Church cannot fail

* The gates of hell cannot prevail

Christ will present His bride glorious and spotless (Ephesians 5:27)

“The Church may be shaken, but she cannot be overthrown.”Spurgeon,

In Conclusion, What is the Church? The Church is not man-made, it is God-built.

The Triune God is committed to forming a people for Himself:

* The Father has chosen them

* The Son has redeemed them

* The Spirit is sanctifying them

And Christ Himself is building His Church, even now.

So let us examine ourselves: Do you belong to this Church? Not outwardly, but inwardly, by faith in Christ. I'm not asking you if you attend church but do you belong to her? As Whitefield said,

"A man may go to church, say his prayers, receive the Sacrament, and yet not be a Christian." Goerge Whitefield

If you do, then labor on faithfully, knowing:

* Christ Builds His Church,

* The Spirit applies

* The Father ordains all things

Therefore, take heart, the Church will grow, and the bride will be ready.

Soli Deo Gloria.
Ps Chester Chummie,