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Reformation Riches
Reformation Riches is a podcast by Immanuel's Reformed Church from Salem, OR that seeks to extend the message of the gospel through the sermons of Reverend Todd Joling. Alongside sermons there will be Q&A sessions, guest pastors, and more. Immanuel's Reformed Church (IRC) is a member congregation of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). Reverend Joling attended Dordt University (Sioux Center, IA), Covenant College (Lookout Mtn., GA), and Mid-America Reformed Seminary (Dyer, IN).
Episodes
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The Law of Liberty Part III.2: The God Who Sees Everything
How does the Third Commandment relate to oaths and swearing? Pastor Joling returns to the third commandment to explain how oaths fall under God's holy law.
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Showing the Holy Spirit Reverence
In this short, Rev. Joling reminds us of the importance of showing reverence to the Holy Spirit.
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'Father...Glorify Your Son'
As Jesus concludes His Upper Room address, what does He do next? Rev. Joling takes up a study of the High Priestly Prayer in John 17.
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The Law of Liberty Part III.1: The Holy Name, Holy Priests
What is required in the Third Commandment? Why is such reverence of God's name required? Pastor Joling continues his study of the Ten Commandments in…
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The Need for Reformation
In this short, Dr. Alan Carter encourages us to continually reform our lives morally in light of what God has called us to do.
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Sorrow Turned to Joy
Pastor Joling wraps up his study of Jesus' Upper Room discourse by examining more words of comfort Jesus has for His disciples.
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The Law of Liberty Part II: What Kind of Worship?
What does God command of people for His people in the second commandment? What do idols look like today? Pastor Joling looks at what the Heidelberg Catechism…
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Is Pentecost a Repeatable Event?
In this short, Pastor Joling looks at the nature of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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The Glorious Work of the Spirit
Would you rather have Jesus walking here on the earth in the flesh to help? The disciples wished that, but Jesus said it was better that He return to Heaven…
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The Law of Liberty Part I: Worship God Only and Live Free!
What is the first commandment, and what does it call for us to do? Pastor Joling continues his study of the Ten Commandments in connection with the Heidelberg…
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What is Pentecost Sunday?
In this short, Rev. Joling considers what it means to be a Pentecostal church.
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Hated but Held Tight
What relationship are Christians to have with the world? How should they respond to how the world treats them? Rev. Joling looks at Jesus' words to the…
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The Perfect Law of Freedom: The Law-Giver is Everything
If we have been set free from sin in Christ, what purpose does the law serve? Why keep the Ten Commandments? Pastor Joling begins a study of the Ten…
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Scripture Reading: Proverbs 30 (NKJV)
Pastor Joling reads from Proverbs 30 as he notes the importance of looking to God for wisdom.
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Abide in My Love
How does Jesus instruct the disciples to live for when He plans to ascend into heaven? Rev. Joling considers Jesus' words to abide in Him in John 15.
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A Life of Conversion
What is genuine repentance? What does it mean to die to the old-self? Pastor Joling looks at the Heidelberg Catechism's answers to these questions in…
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Looking to God for Salvation
In this short, Rev. Joling calls people to heed the call of salvation the Bible gives before the judgment comes.
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The True Vine and the Branches
Why does Jesus compare himself to a vine? Pastor Joling continues his exposition of Jesus' words to His disciples in the Upper Room in John 15.
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Praise in Every Part
If we have been justified apart from works, why should we do good works? Pastor Joling continues his look at the Heidelberg Catechism as well as I Peter 2 and…
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Finding Comfort in Christ
In this short, Rev. Joling reminds Christians of the comfort we have in Christ knowing that He has ascended to the right hand of God the Father.
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Returning to the Father
As the disciples worry about Jesus' coming departure, Jesus continues to give words of comfort and encouragement. Pastor Joling continues to expound the words…
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The Keys of the Kingdom
What are the keys to the kingdom? Pastor Joling looks at the puzzling words Jesus says to the disciples in Matthew 16 and 18.
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Is the Reformation Over?
In this short, Dr. Alan Carter encourages us to consider the need to keep reforming our lives.
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'I Will Not Leave You as Orphans'
What words of comfort would help you continue in the absence of the Lord Jesus? Pastor Joling returns to his study of Jesus' encouraging words in the Upper…
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The Lord's Honor in Communion
Who should come to the Lord's table? Can anyone participate in communion? Pastor Joling continues his look at the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching on the Lord's…
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Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46 (NKJV)
Pastor Joling reads from Isaiah 46 noting the sovereignty and providence of God.
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Comfort for Troubled Hearts
As Jesus prepares the disciples for His departure, they are exceedingly troubled. Pastor Joling picks up his study of the Upper Room in the Gospel of John as…
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Temptation, Idolatry, and the Supper
What does the Bible say about the Lord's Supper and how it should be observed? Pastor Joling continues his look at the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching of the…
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Jesus is King of Kings
In this short, Rev. Joling exhorts believers to announce to the world that Jesus is the risen King of Kings.
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The Hallmark of Christ's Disciples
After Judas left the Upper Room, what did Jesus do? Rev. Joling returns to his exposition of John 13 as he shows the command Jesus gave to the remaining…
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The Same Supper Always New
Why do we celebrate the Lord's Supper? Rev. Joling continues his study of the Heidelberg Catechism as he looks at the importance the Lord's Supper in the…
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What is Ascension Day?
In this short, Pastor Joling explains what Ascension Day is and why its important to remember and celebrate this blessed day in the life of the Christian.
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Christ Confronts His Betrayer
After Jesus washes His disciples' feet, He announces that one of them would betray Him. Rev. Joling continues looking at Jesus' intimate time with the…
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Believers' Children Embraced in Baptism
Should infants be baptized? Today, Pastor Joling presents and defends the doctrine of paedobaptism in connection with Matthew 15:21-28 and the Heidelberg…
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The Prophet, Priest, and King
In this short, Pastor Joling notes the importance of Christ's threefold office of Prophet, Priest, and King.
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Mephibosheth: The Rest of the Story
While David deals with the consequences of Absalom's coup, he runs into Ziba and Mephibosheth who each tell different accounts in a dispute. Who is telling the…
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A Dinner Invitation
Who is Mephibosheth, and why would King David invite him to dinner? This week, our special guest speaker, Rev. Melvin Dotinga, examines the invitation David…
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The Biblical View of Women
In this short, Pastor Joling examines the biblical view of God's glorious design for women.
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'Unless I Wash You...'
As Jesus retreats from the public eye, He teaches His disciples final lessons in the Upper Room. Pastor Joling examines Jesus' astonishing act as He washes the…
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Enjoying Our Baptism
What is the purpose of baptism? Rev. Joling considers the nature and importance of baptism in connection with the Heidelberg Catechism, Acts 22, and Romans 6.
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The Ultimate Goal: Glorifying God
What is the goal of the Christian life? In this short, Pastor Joling answers the question by considering the goal of the Christian life from Matthew 5.
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Blinded Eyes and Final Plea
As Jesus concludes His public ministry, what did He say? And how did the people respond? Rev. Joling returns once again to John 12 as he notes Christ's final…
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What Are the Sacraments?
How many sacraments are there in the Church? Why do we need them? Pastor Joling continues his examination of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
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Scripture Reading: Psalm 22 (NKJV)
Pastor Joling reads Psalm 22 noting the reference to Christ's suffering on Good Friday.
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The Pivotal Hour of History
How does Jesus respond to the Greeks when they wished to see Jesus? Pastor Joling continues his exposition of John 12 as he comes to the account of some Greeks…
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When Preaching Disappoints Us
What are the means of grace? How important are they in the life of the church? Rev. Joling considers how the means of grace are important in the church and the…
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The Character of the Church
In this short, Rev. Joling looks at the nature and character of the church in relation to Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount.
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The Prelude to Easter Joy
What happened in the aftermath of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead? Rev. Joling continues looking at what happened to Jesus and Lazarus after this great…
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Good Works in Their Proper Place
What role do good works have in the Christian life? Do they count for anything? Rev. Joling discusses the relation of good works and the Christian as he…
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Lights in the World
In this short, Pastor Joling discusses what it means for Christians to be lights in the world.
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Stronger than Death
When Jesus' friend Lazarus was sick, He waited before visiting him until after he died. Why did Jesus wait? Rev. Joling begins his study of John 11 as he looks…
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The Heart of the Gospel
How are Christians considered right before God? Is Justification really by faith alone? Rev. Joling discusses these questions in connection with the Heidelberg…
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Scripture Reading: Psalm 49 (NKJV)
Pastor Joling reads from Psalm 49 noting the difference between seeking escape from death by the worlds means versus the Bible's way.
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Recognizing God's Works
How do we know Jesus is the Son of God? The Jews asked Jesus the same question in John 10, and Pastor Joling brings us Jesus' answer as he continues his study…
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The Author of Life
The Heidelberg Catechism asks 'how does 'the resurrection of the body" comfort you?' Pastor Joling sets out to answer this question with the help of the…
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The Call to Worship
In this short, Pastor Joling notes the dialogical nature of the worship service, and how God starts off by calling His people to worship.
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The True Shepherd at Last
Why does Jesus compare himself to a shepherd? Pastor Joling looks at Jesus' claim to be the Good Shepherd in John 10.
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The Christian's Secret Happiness
Why are Christian's more happy than unbelievers? What is the source of their happiness? Pastor Joling answers these questions as he continues his study of the…
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Setting Our Minds on the Things Above
In this short, Pastor Joling recalls the Apostle Paul's words from Colossians 3 as he exhorts Christians to set their minds on the things of God.
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Was Blind, But Now I See
When Jesus heals a blind man, the Pharisees scold and mock him for his testimony. Rev. Joling notes the blind man's strong response in John 9.