Raymond Presbyterian Church

Preaching from Matthew 15:21-28, how does faith triumph in the midst of the most severe trials?

Preaching from Matthew 5:38-41, how does trusting in the justice of our King grant us freedom?

Speaking at Columbia Presbyterian Church, Pastor Zach Byrd gives a good “Bless My Heart” introduction to Sheds of Hope, detailing the background, the mechanics, and the help needed.

Preaching from Matthew 5:33-37, how does being a citizen of Christ’s kingdom factor into our everyday patterns of speech?

How does the Confession speak of man? How are we to understand the image of God? What implications does that have for us today?

Preaching from Matthew 5:31-32, how should our marriages within the kingdom reflect the marriage of the King?

Studying WCF 3.2-8, what does the Bible say about election, reprobation, and humility?

Commenting on WCF 3.1, how are we to understand God’s will? How does God’s decree eliminate fatalism and establish prayer?

Preaching from Hebrews 11:7, how do warning passages shape the life of faith?

Preaching from Galatians 2:20, what is the ongoing significance of Easter? How does the living and lively love of Christ breathe life into our bones?

Preaching from Matthew 5:21-26, how does the right regulation of anger reflect the right conduct of the citizen of Christ’s kingdom?

How does the doctrine of the Trinity affect our everyday life? Is it merely an abstract doctrine, or does it affect every aspect of our practice?

Preaching from Matthew 5:17-20, how does Jesus fulfill the Law? How does this enable us to follow Him?

How can we begin to wrap our minds around the Trinity? Let us lay a theological foundation to build some practical application upon next week.

Preaching from Matthew 5:13-16, how does our Christian character influence our conduct? How does our character transform us into salt and light?

What are God’s communicable attributes? How are they a comfort to us?

Preaching from Matthew 5:10-12, how can we be doubly blessed in times of persecution? What exactly does persecution look like? Why does Jesus even bring it up now?

Preaching from Hebrews 11:5-6, what does it mean to “walk with God”? How does faith factor into our walk?

Preaching from Matthew 5:9, how does the character of a Christian manifest itself as a peace maker?

Pulling from WCF 2.1-2, what are the incommunicable attributes of God discussed? How are they related? How can we apply them?

Preaching from Matthew 5:8, the only ones who can ascend the Mount of the Lord of those with clean hands and a pure heart. How can we enjoy that blessing? How can we gauge the purity of our heart?

After a few weeks in WCF 1 and the Doctrine of Scripture, we wrap up a few loose ends and discuss applying these truths to our practical lives. How does the doctrine of Scripture shape our practice?

Preaching from Matthew 5:7, how does the severe man sever himself from the miserable? How does God intend the merciful to move towards them?

Finishing up chapter 1, what are the attributes of Scripture? What errors are the divines combating, and how do we still see those today?

Preaching from Matthew 5:6, how does our appetite tell us of our spiritual health? How can we increase our appetite?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Hebrews 11:4, how can we please God?

Preaching from Matthew 5:5, what is meekness? How does Christ develop levies in our lives to keep our raging passions flowing rightly?

Looking at the Westminster Confession, what does it say about inspiration? How can we know Scripture is the Word of God? Which books are actually canon, and why?

Preaching from Matthew 5:4, how does mourning become a blessing? Better yet, what should we be mourning for?https://www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

In opening the first paragraph of the Westminster Confession, we will discuss archetypal and external theology, general and special revelation, and Scripture’s identity statement. https://www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Matthew 5:3, what does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Why is this the beginning of Christian character?

Preaching from Hebrews 11:1-3, we ask two key questions. What is faith? And do I have it? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Matthew 5:1-3, how does Jesus’ opening of the Sermon on the Mount open for us the King’s Way to the kingdom?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Romans 8:35-39, what do we expect to find in 2026? Will we find the love of Christ there?

Preaching from Romans 8:33-34, how should our election flow from and to Christ? How does it strengthen us against condemnation?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

What are the benefits of studying church history? What are some of the events leading up to the Westminster Assembly?

Preaching from Romans 8:31-32, when we are most hemmed in by the enemies of our soul, where is our most secure comfort?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Is it okay to use creeds and confessions? What purpose do they serve? How can they strengthen our church?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Preaching from Romans 8:29-30, what were we saved for? How does this explain the tension in life?

Preaching from Romans 8:28, how does God’s promise secure us when caught in the tension of life?

What can a 300-year-old sermon teach about the heart of Christ and His willingness to save sinners? How does this influence our own evangelism?

Preaching from Romans 8:26-27, how does the Spirit use prayer relieve the tension between how things are and how things ought to be?

How does the moral law structure Paul’s closing exhortation? How does it provide structure for our own lives?

Preaching from Romans 8:18-25, how does Paul describe glory? How does the hope of glory keep us from breaking under the tensions of this life?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

What is the normal pattern of the Christian life? How does this shape our theology of the cross?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

Weariness is to be expected in the Christian life, but how do we combat it?

Preaching from Romans 8:16, how do we keep doubt from becoming despair? www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

What is faith? How does it unite the people of God throughout redemptive history? What action springs forth from faith? We discuss this and more from Hebrews 11.

Preaching from Romans 8:12-15, how does our God lead His children home?www.raymondpresbyterianchurch.com

How can believers strengthen their wavering hope? Find out as we discuss Hebrews 10:19-39.