Covenant Waterfall Presbyterian Church

Dr David VanDrunen - Part 1

Guest speaker, Dr David VanDrunen, Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California, presents the following four-part teachings on "The Kingdom of Christ and the Ministry of the Church" at Mukhanyo Theological College in Durban, South Africa, 26 January 2023.

Grappling with Grace - Genesis 32

The God who is Faithful and True - Genesis 31

Jacob has been living in a foreign, hostile land – outside of the land he was promised by God – for about 20 years now. His father-in-law, Laban, has been taking advantage of him, dealing with him in a dishonourable way. His brother, Esau has threatened to kill him if he returns home. Perhaps he thought that he would never return home – forever condemned to live in this foreign land as a second-class citizen?
But now we see that the time is right. God keeps his promise to Jacob, that he will indeed dwell in the promised land. God delivers Jacob from the treachery of Laban and takes him back home. What we will see from this morning’s text is that because the true God is faithful, we can trust him with our whole heart.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.

Sheeping 101 - Genesis 30:25-43

Rather than living under God’s blessing, Jacob seems to be living under the thumb of his uncle. What happened to God's promises? It seems like the wicked often receive God's blessing while the righteous suffer injustice and exploitation. How will God vindicate the faith of his people and the truthfulness of his promises? In Genesis 30:25-43, we see how God remains faithful to Jacob, and how he will be faithful to all those who trust in Jesus.
Exhorter: Brendan Stamper

A Rocky Start - Genesis 30:1-24

What is the importance of a name? This passage marks the beginning of the twelve tribes of Israel. Eleven of Jacob’s twelve sons are born by the end of this passage. But far from the glorious blessings and bliss promised by God to Jacob and his descendants, the names of his sons reflect sadness and selfishness, sin and suffering, strife and struggle. 
In the midst of Leah and Rachel's suffering, God sees them, and demonstrates his sovereign love toward them. But the cycle of sin continues. Who will have a name great enough to inherit the promises of God and lead his people into the promises?
Exhorter: Brendan Stamper

God with us - Christmas 2022 - Matthew 1:18-25

In this Christmas message, we look at this passage from Matthew 1. What we will see is that because Jesus saves us from our sins, he is God with us.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.

Leah and Rachel - Genesis 29

The Blessing Burglar - Genesis 27

Stairway to Heaven - Genesis 28

In this text, something incredible happens to Jacob. While he is least expecting it, God comes down to him, he reveals himself to Jacob in a dream, he blesses him and makes covenant promises to him. In short, God shows him undeserved grace. What we will see from this text is that because God sovereignly seeks us out, we can rest in his grace in Christ Jesus.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.

Baptism (WSC 94 & 95) - Part 2

Part 2 of catechism class on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 94 and 95:
Q. 94. What is baptism?A. Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, doth signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.
Q. 95. To whom is baptism to be administered?A. Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized.
Teacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.