Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Rejoicing is not optional for the believer. It is spiritual armor. In Philippians 3:1-7, Paul commands the church to rejoice in the Lord so that they will stand firm against Judaizers and every form of self-righteous confidence in the flesh. This sermon explains why joy flows from the finished work of Christ, how works-based religion still threatens the church, and why Paul counts all former gain as loss compared to knowing Christ. It calls Christians to reject every confidence in the flesh, to rest in the righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and to walk in joyful worship as they fight the good fight of faith. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 12th sermon in the Philippians series Paul presents Timothy and Epaphroditus as two faithful servants whose character, affection, and sacrifice strengthened the church in Philippi. This message unfolds how genuine Christian service grows from love for Christ, love for His people, and willing devotion to the work of the kingdom. Their example invites believers to serve with joy, pray with affection, and invest deeply in the wellbeing of the saints around them. Church Information Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 (704) 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The death of Saul and the rise of David reveal the sobering consequences of sin and the steadfast faithfulness of God. As Saul falls under covenant judgment, David responds not with vengeance but with grief, honor, and righteous judgment against the lying Amalekite. This sermon walks through the defeat on Mount Gilboa, the false report, and David's heartfelt lament. It calls believers to reject division, cherish unity, guard the household of faith, resist a revolutionary spirit, and recognize the true friend enemy distinction that protects Christ's church. Through this narrative we look ahead to the greater King who never fell and who reigns eternally in righteousness. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia NC 28098 704 931 8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This 11th sermon in the Philippians series examines Philippians 2:14–18, where Paul urges believers to live without complaint and to shine as lights in a dark and perverse world. It confronts the sins of grumbling and contention while pointing to the joy found in self-denying service to Christ. The message challenges Christians to hold fast to the Word of life, to find contentment in God's providence, and to live as drink offerings poured out for the sake of others — an image of humility, obedience, and joy rooted in Christ. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The apostle Paul calls believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," not as a means to earn salvation but as the evidence of it. In this powerful exposition of Philippians 2:12–13, Pastor Joby shows how the humble mind of Christ becomes the model for all believers, calling us to continual obedience rooted in divine grace. The sermon explores the tension between human responsibility and God's sovereign work, urging us to pursue holiness with reverent awe, knowing it is God who works within us. This is the 10th sermon in this series. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 26, David's mercy toward Saul shines as a vivid portrait of gospel grace. Though betrayed and hunted, David restrains his hand, choosing obedience to God over revenge. This sermon draws out the rich parallels between David's mercy and Christ's redemptive grace, calling believers to trust the sovereignty of God in every trial and to walk in the humility that reflects true faith. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 9th sermon in this series. Philippians 2:5-11 presents the path of Christ's humiliation and exaltation. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, humbled Himself in the incarnation, suffered persecution, bore sin through atonement and propitiation, and was raised in glory. His obedience redeems the elect and calls believers to the same mind, humility, unity, and faithful ministry. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 25, David faces one of his greatest tests. Samuel, the prophet who guided him, has died, and David is weary from exile. When insulted by Nabal, David's anger nearly drives him to vengeance, but God intervenes through Abigail, a woman of wisdom and humility. The Lord stops David from sin and reminds him that remaining in the land of promise means trusting divine justice rather than human pride. This sermon explores how God disciplines His people in mercy, restrains them from destruction, and teaches them to rest in His providence. Faithfulness, obedience, and humility before God preserve the believer when anger and pride threaten to undo them. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 8th sermon in this series. Paul teaches that the gospel transforms both heart and conduct. Through Christ's consolation and the fellowship of the Spirit, believers are called to humility, unity, and love. This sermon explores how the mercy of God and the truth of the gospel reshape the way we face suffering, anxiety, temptation, and sin. Christ alone gives peace and purpose, calling His church to walk in love and live worthy of the calling received. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 7th sermon in this series. The Apostle Paul calls the church to live worthy of the gospel of Christ — to stand firm in faith, to labor together in unity, and to embrace suffering as a gift from God. This sermon unfolds the beauty of gospel-shaped conduct, showing how steadfast endurance testifies to salvation and exposes the folly of unbelief. Through the lens of Philippians 1:27–30, we see that every trial is a stage upon which Christ's glory is displayed, and every act of faithful perseverance preaches the gospel to a watching world. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

A picture of David on the run a humble servant surrounded by the distressed the indebted and the discontented yet sustained by Gods provision and promise. This sermon from 1 Samuel 21 and 22 paints the sorrow of Nob the horror of Doegs treachery and the comfort of the true king who suffers for his people. Listen to the gospel promise that union with Christ brings safety amid turmoil. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 6th sermon in this series. Paul's declaration, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain," captures the heart of Christian confidence. In this sermon from Philippians 1:18 through 26, Pastor Joby unfolds the believer's assurance that the gospel will prevail through every circumstance, whether by life or by death. We see how God's people are strengthened by the Spirit, upheld by prayer, and empowered to wield the sword of the Word in a hostile world. With pastoral warmth and Reformed conviction, this message calls us to fearless faith, steadfast labor, and joyful hope in the Lord who rules over life and death. Whether imprisoned or free, we belong to Christ, and in Him, we are always victorious. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

A picture of David on the run a humble servant surrounded by the distressed the indebted and the discontented yet sustained by Gods provision and promise. This sermon from 1 Samuel 21 and 22 paints the sorrow of Nob the horror of Doegs treachery and the comfort of the true king who suffers for his people. Listen to the gospel promise that union with Christ brings safety amid turmoil. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 5th sermon in this series. Paul's imprisonment became a platform for the gospel, a truth that still stands today. This sermon from Philippians 1:12–18 explores how the Word of God is never chained, how suffering saints proclaim Christ even in silence, and how the history of the church proves that the gospel only advances under pressure. Drawing from Fox's Book of Martyrs and the story of Polycarp, we see how the blood of the saints continues to be the seed of the church. Christ reigns, His Word prevails, and His kingdom cannot be stopped. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

David's covenant friendship with Jonathan stands in stark contrast to Saul's rage and rebellion. In 1 Samuel 20 we see palace intrigue, bitter conflict, and the sovereign hand of God preserving His anointed. Jonathan's loyalty points us to the devotion believers are called to have for one another, and ultimately to the greater Friend and King, Jesus Christ, who will never forsake His people. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is the 4th sermon in this series. Paul's prayer invites the church to a living love that thinks clearly, grows in wisdom, and chooses what is excellent. We are called to sincerity before God, real fellowship with one another, and fruit that shows the work of Christ among His people. This message traces how love, knowledge, and discernment lead to steady obedience, how families and congregations are strengthened in unity, and how the Spirit forms a people who seek God's approval above the praise of men, all to the glory and praise of God. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The 3rd sermon in this series draws the listener into Paul's joyful prayer for the church and unfolds what thankful remembrance, durable fellowship, and confident assurance look like in real congregational life. It reflects on the sweetness of gospel unity, the struggles and restoration that shape lasting relationships among believers, and the unshakable truth that God completes what He begins. With pastoral warmth and doctrinal clarity, it connects Paul's heart for Philippi to our own need for prayer, humility, and hope in the ordinary life of the church. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

In 1 Samuel 18, Saul's schemes against David reveal a corrupted heart, while David's humility and zeal for God's glory display true favor. What Saul meant for evil, the Lord turned to good. This sermon calls us to remember that authority is given by God and can be removed when obedience is forsaken, and it points us to Christ, the only righteous King whose throne is everlasting. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Paul opens his letter to the Philippians with a greeting that reminds the church of their identity in Christ. These verses show us what it means to be bondservants of Christ, the role of church officers, and the blessing of grace and peace that comes from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This passage teaches us about service, unity, and hope in the gospel as we live under Christ our King, our Prophet, and our Priest. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am & 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098 (704) 931-8094 Our website: https://refopc.net/ ropcgastonia@gmail.com