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Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY April 16, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The knowledge of and about Jesus Christ is rooted in the fact that Jesus Christ is Lord of everything, everywhere and at all times. Welcome & Call to Worship “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” #210 “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #45 Prayer & Children’s Story “Teach Me O Lord” p13 in Hymns & Songs “I Will Sing of the Mercies” #161 Offering - “Praise Him! Praise Him!” #12 Responsive Reading - #524 Salvation by Grace This is the Word of the Lord, I believe it. Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Christ is Lord of All”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” #732 Benediction and Postlude “Christ is Lord of All” 3rd in our series the Epistle of 2nd Peter I. The Pilgrim Saints - 2 Peter 1:1; 1 Peter 1:1 * A. The modern land of Turkey was the home of these saints * B. They were identified as Pilgrims - Hebrews 11:13-14 * 1. One on a journey from our home land * a. We are in a foreign land, on a journey to the kingdom of heaven * b. We live everyday in light of eternity * 2. The life of faith is lived with a Pilgrim mindset II. The Greatest Blessing of Grace and Peace - 2 Peter 1:2 * A. Peter prays an abundant blessing of these two gifts would fill their life to overflowing * B. Grace is receiving in Jesus Christ what we do not deserve * 1. It is the free unmerited love and favor of God * 2. It was unmistakably demonstrated and fulfilled at the cross * C. Peace - cessation of warfare * 1. We were enemies of God before we came to faith in Christ - Romans 5:8-10, 1 * 2. There is no peace for the wicked only internal turmoil * a. They fight against themselves - 2 Timothy 2:24-26 * b. They fulfill Satan’s goal for them - destruction * c. Great peace - Psalm 119:165 III. In the Knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord * A. True education is to fear the Lord - Proverbs 1:7, 9:10 * B. Jesus is Lord over Everything * 1. The rebellion we now witness will be put down - Hebrews 1:13 * 2. We don’t make Jesus Lord, He is Lord Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY April 9, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ gives great hope for the disciple, for we have the guarantee of everlasting life. Welcome & Call to Worship “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” #367 “Christ Arose” #357 Prayer & Children’s Story “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” in Hymns & Songs “Because He Lives” #358 Offering - “Our God Reigns” #372 Responsive Reading - #379 Christ the Redeemer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Resurrection Hope”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “He Lives” #368 Benediction and Postlude “Resurrection Hope” 2nd in our series the Epistle of 2nd Peter I. Like Precious Faith - 2 Peter 1:1 * A. The linch pin of the Christian faith - 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 * 1. The basic essentials of the Gospel * a. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ * b. Evidence for the Resurrection is the multitude of eyewitnesses - 500 at one time * 2. The resurrection of Jesus Christ presupposes that the dead can rise - 1 Corinthians 15:12-16 * a. Why would anyone dispute that resurrection from the dead can actually occur? * b. Knowing the terror of the Lord - 2 Corinthians 5:11 * B. The resurrection is not optional - 1 Corinthians 15:17-23; 49-53 II. The Difference Resurrection Hope makes in the life of true disciples of Jesus Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 * A. Confidence that immortality is available but not through human technology, manipulation, body part transplants * B. Resurrection only comes through faith in Jesus Christ * 1. Christ’s victory over sin and death assures us that our victory comes through union with Him * 2. We rejoice in resurrection hope, * 3. We give thanks to God for the victory already won as well as the victory yet to come * C. The Four results of Resurrection faith * 1. Steadfast * 2. Immovable * 3. Always abounding in the work our Lord has given us to do in this world * 4. Knowing our labor is never in vain Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY April 2, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: Our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to follow Him even as He called a flawed and imperfect man named Peter. Welcome & Call to Worship “All Glory Laud and Honor” #300 Prayer & Children’s Story “Hosanna” #296 “My Shepherd is the Lord” p11 in Hymns & Songs “Lamb of God” #302 Offering - “My Jesus I Love Thee” #79 Communion - Unison prayer bulletin insert Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “A Man Called Peter”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Are You Washed in the Blood?” #330 Benediction and Postlude “A Man Called Peter” 1st in our series the Epistle of 2nd Peter His Calling - Mark 1:14-18 * Jesus began His ministry calling upon everyone to repent * Simon had been previously introduced to Jesus by his brother Andrew - John 1:40-42 * Jesus gave Simon a new name - petros = small stone * This is in contrast to the boulder on which Jesus will build His church - Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20 * That boulder will conquer the whole world - Daniel 2:34-35; 40-45 * The message of repentance deeply resonated with Simon & Andrew so they left all to follow Jesus His Honored Position - Mark 9:1-4 * In the inner circle of the three closest to Jesus * Often a spokesman for the other 11 disciples * Impulsive, at times rash * First standing in the lists of the disciples His Tragic Fall - Mark 14:66-72 * The situation was admittedly hazardous for the disciples * The question of a mere servant girl sends him over the edge * The oaths he swore where a deep betrayal of Jesus Christ * The second rooster crow brought him to repentance His Restoration * Personal resurrection appearance to Simon - Luke 24:34 * Jesus asks probing restorative questions - John 21:14-19 * Peter is completely restored and becomes powerful in advancing the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ * Peter is the leading evangelist Apostle in Acts 1-12 * To him was committed by our Lord the Gospel to be taken to the circumcised - Galatians 2:7-9 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY March 26, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: When our Lord Jesus Christ returns not only will He right all wrongs, and punish the wicked, He will reward His saints with Praise and Fame. Welcome & Call to Worship “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #33 “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” #528 Prayer & Children’s Story “Many Are My Enemies” p7 in Hymns & Songs “You Are My All in All” #583 Offering - “Near the Cross” #319 Responsive Reading - King of Kings & Lord of Lords #783 
 This is the Word of the Lord, I believe it. Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Praise and Fame”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “There Is Power in the Blood” #329 Benediction and Postlude “Praise and Fame” 33rd in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. Christians are often treated like dirt - 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 * Jesus never promised an easy road when we follow Him * He told us to take up our cross daily and follow Him - Luke 9:23 * Just as Christ first had to bear the cross before * He could then wear the crown - so too for His disciples II. I will Appoint you for Praise - Zephaniah 3:19-20 * For Israel this was in part fulfilled with the return from exile that was lead by Ezra and Nehemiah * In the lands of their exile were where they had been put to shame they were to be greatly honored * Above all in those very lands they would become honored because the birth and life of the Messiah * The Magi from the East - Matthew 2:1-2 * The Greeks - John 12:20-21 * For the saints there will come a day of Praise * When cursed by man we know that God will have the last word - Matthew 5:10-12 * And most importantly will be praise from our Lord and Savior for serving Him well in this life - Matthew 25:21 III. I will Appoint you for Fame - Zephaniah 3:19-20 * For the children of Israel, their greatest fame was that Jesus, fully man, fully God lived and ministered among them * For true disciples of Jesus Christ our fame is still future * The nations shall come and bow before the saints - Isaiah 60:14 * The saints shall reign on earth - Revelation 5:10 * The Millennial Kingdom Revelation Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY March 19, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The Second Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ will be the defeat of all His enemies, human, demonic and satanic. Welcome & Call to Worship “Fairest Lord Jesus” #87 “Victory in Jesus” #353 Prayer & Children’s Story “Why Do the Nations Rage” p5 in Hymns & Songs “As the Deer” #548 Offering - “My Jesus I Love Thee” #79 Responsive Reading - Refuge Under His Wings #698 
 This is the Word of the Lord, I believe it. Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “The Victory is in Jesus”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “When We All Get to Heaven” #772 Benediction and Postlude “The Victory is in Jesus” 32nd in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Men of Issachar - 1 Chronicles 12:32 * A. When the wicked plunder the righteous - 2 Kings 21:14 * B. Just weights and measures are what God commands - Leviticus 19:36 * 1. Inflation is when a civil government issues fiat currency to the destruction of those who invest and save * a. The New International Economic Order & the impact economy * b. Total surveillance, total control grid * 2. The plan involves wrecking the current system to force the Great Reset which will look like - Revelation 13:16-17 II. The Promise of our Lord for His People - Zephaniah 3:19 * A. The Lord will defeat all who afflict His people * 1. The affliction of bondage - Genesis 15:13 * 2. The wicked abuse of Dinah - Genesis 34:2 * B. He will undo the wicked - Psalm 37:10, 12-15 * 1. The wicked will triumph only for a very short time * 2. The sword from His mouth will slay the wicked - Revelation 19:20-21 * C. He will save the lame, both physically and spiritually * 1. The Lord saved Israel at the Red Sea - Exodus 14:30 * 2. Salvation is of the Lord - Psalm 34:18 * D. He will gather His scattered people * 1. The remnant who returned from Babylonian captivity * 2. The saints gathered at the Rapture - Mark 13:26-27 * E. He will appoint His saints for fame & praise throughout the whole earth Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY March 12, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: We don’t often appreciate the precious nature of worship together as saints until it is taken away. But even persecution from the enemy cannot stop the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome & Call to Worship “Holy,Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” #3 “How Great Thou Art” #147 Prayer & Children’s Story “Teach Me O Lord” p13 in Hymns & Songs “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” #564 Offering - “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” #320 Responsive Reading - Bless the Lord O My Soul #71 
 This is the Word of the Lord, I believe it. Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Mourning for the loss of Worship”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” #777 Benediction and Postlude “Mourning for the Loss of Worship” 31st in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Lord God Promised ‘I Will Gather’ - Zephaniah 3:18 * A. The children of Israel had been scattered because of rebellion and disobedience to the Law of God * 1. Nations are judged in this world * 2. Blessed is the nation - Psalm 33:12 * B. Judah had been taken captive to Babylon - 2 Chronicles 36:19-21 * 1. Jeremiah’s prophecy stated captivity would extend for seventy years - Daniel 9:2 * 2. God’s Word cannot be broken, all prophecies will come to pass exactly as stated in the Word of God * a. The prophecies of what is to come are an important source of comfort to God’s people * b. Jesus gave us end times prophecies to comfort and prepare us - Mark 13:24-27 * c. To the end that we should watch and pray -Mark 13:33 II. Those Who Mourn over the Solemn Assembly - Zephaniah 3:18 * A. The Lord appointed Seven Sacred Assemblies - bulletin front * 1. Every adult male was to appear before the Lord in Jerusalem - Exodus 23:17 * 2. The exile brought an end to these assemblies as the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed * a. Some carried on as if nothing had changed * b. The godly mourned this loss - Matthew 5:4 * B. The sacrifice of Praise to God - Hebrews 13:15 * 1. In the New Covenant, we don’t need to travel to Jerusalem to worship the Lord - Matthew 18:20 * 2. Those whom our Lord will bless are those who long for the sacred assembly, those who mourn when it is lacking * a. They do not forsake it - Hebrews 10:24-25 * b. They worship the Lord - Psalm 96:9 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY March 5, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: One of the greatest evils which spawns a multitude of other evils in our day is Idolatrous Statism. The Word of God gives us the cure for this dreadful disease. Welcome & Call to Worship “All Creatures of our God and King” #63 “The Old Rugged Cross” #327 Prayer & Children’s Story “I Commission you to Go” p9 in Hymns & Songs “I Love to Tell the Story” #444 Offering - “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” #320 Communion - unison prayer see bulletin insert Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “The Cure for Idolatrous Statism”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Benediction and Postlude “The Cure for Idolatrous Statism” 30th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The History of One World Government - Genesis 11:1-6 * A. God defeated Babel, the first attempt at one world government, economy and religion * 1. One language unifying the project for one world government * 2. God scattered mankind by confusing the languages * B. The kingdom of Babylon - Daniel 2:31-38 * 1. Image worship demanded - Daniel 3:4-6 * 2. Daniel’s friends refused to worship the idol which represented the world government of Nebuchadnezzar * C. The Future Babylon one world Beast System - Revelation 13:14-17 * 1. Image worship demanded upon pain of death * 2. The ultimate destruction of Babylon - Rev. 18:1-4, 21 II. Salvation Comes only from the One True God - Zephaniah 3:17 * A. The Lord God, the One Revealed as I Am - Exodus 3:13-14 * 1. He is the self existent One, not dependent upon anything or anyone for His eternal existence * 2. He is the Mighty One * a. Mary was told “Nothing is impossible with God” - Luke 1:36-37 * b. Quite often God places His people in impossible circumstances to show them His mighty power * B. He alone can and will save us * 1. Salvation from our wretched condition of sin is what we most desperately need * 2. The finished work on the cross is the only means of salvation * C. As His beloved ones He will rejoice over us with singing Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY February 26, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: When great evil flourishes in the land, we know it will be destroyed by our Lord who will overwhelm us with incomparable blessing and goodness. Welcome & Call to Worship “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing” #21 “One Day” #294 Prayer & Children’s Story “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” p45 in Hymns & Songs “We Are An Offering” #678 Offering - “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #210 Responsive Reading - A New Song #95 men solo1 women solo 2, end with This is the Word of the Lord, I believe it. Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Chernobyl in America”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Rock of Ages” #342 Benediction and Postlude “Chernobyl in America” 29th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Third Trumpet of Judgment - Revelation 8:10-11 * A. Wormwood - a poison contaminates 1/3 of the fresh water on the entirety of planet earth * 1. The “Star” may indicate a fallen angel * 2. The bitter condition of the water causes poisoning of many people * B. These are things which must come to pass before the battle of that great day of God Almighty - Revelation 19:11, 14-16 * 1. There is comfort in knowing about catastrophic events before they happen * 2. Our Lord can give us wisdom on how we prepare II. The Two Commands for us during Disastrous times - Zephaniah 3:16 * A. Fear Not Zion * 1. Zion is reference to the Temple Mount where God is present * a. Jesus was and is the Temple - John 2:9 * b. That temple since Pentecost is the people of the Lord - Matthew 18:20 * c. Take care of your temple - 1 Corinthians 6:19 * 2. Fear is destroyed when we trust in the Lord * B. Banish slack hands * 1. Whatever you do, do the glory of the Lord - 1 Corinthians 10:31 * a. Do it with all your might - Ecclesiastes 9:10 * b. Use your God give talents and skill in service to our Lord and Savior * 2. Our Lord is coming soon, we want to be found, alert, awake and serving Him - Mark 13:32-37 * a. Sharing the Good News with the Lost * b. Making Disciples of all peoples Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY February 19, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: One great blessing of knowing that Jesus Christ is our Good Shepherd, is that no matter how challenging the trials that confront us, we can still rejoice in Him. Welcome & Call to Worship “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” #151 “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” #169 Prayer & Children’s Story “Train Up A Child” pg. 15 in Hymns and Songs “Thy Word” #184 guitars Offering - “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” #107 Responsive Reading - God’s Goodness #177 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Rejoicing in the Midst of Trials”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” #682 Benediction and Postlude “Rejoicing in the Midst of Trials” 28th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. Salvation only comes through faith in Jesus Christ - Acts 4:12 * A. Jesus alone is the way to the Father - John 14:6 * B. Satan always offers counterfeit salvation to the world * 1. He offers something that seems like what God has given * 2. But it is always a deception, a lie to entrap its victims * C. Those who believe the life - “you will be like gods” will be deceived and then experience eternal damnation - Rev. 14:9-11 * 1. The Beast from the earth will command an image to be made which “comes to life” - Revelation 13:14-15 * 2. The beast system, is the total tyranny of a one world economy, one world religion and one world civil government - Revelation 13:16-17 II. The Victorious Saints will Rejoice Greatly - Zephaniah 3:14-15 * A. Exuberant worship of Almighty God * 1. In thanksgiving for His Great Salvation * a. Thanks giving for His great victory over Satan and all his demonic horde along with the humans who served Satan - Zephaniah 3:8 * b. The Bride of Christ rejoices at the great victory over Babylon - Revelation 18:21; 19:1-8 * 2. The saints will sing, they will shout and rejoice with great joy * B. Specific rejoicing for four things: * 1. Our Lord taking away our judgment * 2. Casting out our enemy * 3. The Lord Jesus Christ in our midst - Revelation 22:3-6 * a. No temple as the Lord Himself is there * b. No curse, no death or sickness, no darkness * 4. No more disaster will ever occur for the saints Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY February 12, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The Lord Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. He will guide and protect in this life no matter what troubles, conflicts or problems enter our life. Welcome & Call to Worship “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” #128 “We Bow Down” #154 Prayer & Children’s Story “Blessed Assurance” #572 “My Shepherd is the Lord” pg 11 in Hymns and Songs Offering - “To God Be The Glory” #56 Responsive Reading - Psalm 23 #205 (congregation read bold) Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “DoD or DoG, the Demonic State”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “The Solid Rock” #526 Benediction and Postlude “Demonic State - DoD or DoG” 27th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Characteristics of the Millennial Kingdom - Zephaniah 3:9-13 * A. Purity of language, of worship, of service, of unity * B. Freedom from guilt and shame, from pride and the proud, from all who do not trust the Lord, from all unrighteousness, from all lies and deception II. Freedom from threats to our God Given Rights - life, liberty, property * A. The first remnant in Scripture are those who return from the 70 year exile in Babylon - Ezra 2:1 * 1. But this remnant is those who rule and reign with Christ 1000 years following the battle of that Great Day of God Almighty - Revelation 20:4 * 2. Both remnants went through a terrible time of suffering before being delivered by God into the promised land * a. The picture of sheep lying down is that they are at rest because they know they are safe * b. The shepherd who owns the sheep is also safe from wild animals, safe from thieves, safe from war, safe from all danger * c. His property rights are protected, his wealth is secure * 3. We are Shepherds but Jesus is also our Shepherd * B. Jesus as the Good Shepherd - John 10:9-14 * 1. Feeds His flock, protects them from danger - Isaiah 40:11 * 2. We can trust our Lord to protect us even in the times we live in - Matthew 24:21-22 * a. We are the remnant of the Lord, the sheep of His pasture * b. The only problem, trouble or persecution which can touch us now, is that which is part of His plans to accomplish the end of all things - 2Timothy 4:6-8 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY February 5, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: One of the most destructive tools of mankind is the tongue and especially when it is used to deceive others. Welcome & Call to Worship “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” #90 “The Love of God” #157 Prayer & Children’s Story “Many are My Enemies” pg 3 in Hymns and Songs “In Remembrance” #461 Offering - “Praise Him! Praise Him!” #12 Communion - see Bulletin insert for unison prayer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Destroying Deception”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Be Strong in the Lord” #734 Benediction and Postlude “Destroying Deception” 26th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Characteristics of the Millennial Kingdom - Zephaniah 3:9-13 * A. Purity - Zephaniah 3:9-10 * 1. Pure language * 2. Pure worship, Pure service, Pure unity * B. Freedom from - Zephaniah 3:11-13 * 1. Guilt and Shame * 2. Pride and all who do not absolutely trust the Lord * 3. All unrighteousness * 4. All lies and deception II. Distinguishing Between Lies and Deception * A. The original lie - Genesis 3:1-5 * 1. Question what God has said - Eve misquotes the Word * 2. Satan gives a Bold faced lie coupled with false promises * B. Lies are the core character of Satan - John 8:44 * 1. Lies deprive someone of information which they need to make wise, informed decisions * 2. Lies destroy trust in relationships for they will be uncovered * C. A lie involves knowingly giving false information * D. Deceits may contain truth, but they are employed in such a fashion to deceive the hearer * 1. Jesus warns of great end times deceptions - Matt. 24:24 * 2. Caveat: in time of war we do not owe truth to the enemy - Joshua 2:2-7, 15-16 III. Breaking the Oppression of Lies * A. When we trust God, we believe all His Word * B. Expose the lies of the enemy - Ephesians 5:11 * C. Commit to speak the Truth in love - Ephesians 4:15 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY January 29, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The work of our Lord Jesus Christ accomplished full reconciliation between ourselves and God. Thus disciples of Jesus are peace makers even as He was. Welcome & Call to Worship “To God Be The Glory” #56 “Glory To His Name” #493 Prayer & Children’s Story “Teach Me, O Lord” pg 13 in Hymns and Songs “They’ll Know We Are Christians” #429 Responsive Reading - Peacemakers Pledge (see insert) Offering - “Like A River Glorious” #737 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Making Peace”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Make Me A Servant” #669 Benediction and Postlude “Making Peace” 2023 Commitment Sunday I. The Second Horseman of the Apocalypse - Revelation 6:3-4 * A. Where does war come from? - James 4:1-3 * B. The 7th Beatitude - Matthew 5:9 * 1. Peacemakers are blessed by God * 2. War mongers are not blessed II. How are we to be Peacemakers? * A. Commit yourself to Glorify God - 1 Peter 2:11-12 * 1. In this world we will experience conflicts both within the body of Christ and from those outside Christ * 2. We seek to please and honor God by faithfully obeying His commandments regarding how we handle conflict * B. Commit yourself to Get the Log out of your eye first - Matthew 7:3-5 * 1. Perspective, what appears to me a speck in another’s eye looks like a log to them * 2. Do a through moral inventory to discover any action, attitude or thinking which has led to or contributed to the ongoing conflict - Psalm 139:23-24 * C. Commit yourself to Go and Show your brother his fault * 1. God calls us to this process - Matthew 18:15-20 * 2. First one to one, and if that fails * 3. Take one or two, to establish every word * 4. Tell it to the church - 1 Corinthians 6:1-7 * 5. A heathen or tax collector - not shunning * D. Commit yourself to Go and be reconciled - Ephesians 4:1-3 * 1. Actively pursuing peace in the body of Christ * 2. We don’t passively wait, we work for that restoration * 3. Success is measure by obedience to God’s commands not to the specific outcome we hope for Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY January 22, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The Millennial Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ will be glorious beyond comparison. One of the greatest wonders will be that no unrighteousness will take place in that peaceable kingdom. Welcome & Call to Worship “Fairest Lord Jesus” #87 “Like A River Glorious” #737 Prayer & Children’s Story “Song of Moses” pg 23 in Hymns and Songs “When We All Get To Heaven” #722 Offering - “Whiter than Snow” #653 Responsive Reading - The Trumpet Call of God #782 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “The Peaceable Kingdom”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” #777 Benediction and Postlude Benediction and Postlude “The Peaceable Kingdom” 25th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Characteristics of the Millennial Kingdom - Zephaniah 3:9-13 * A. Purity - Zephaniah 3:9-10 * 1. Pure language * 2. Pure worship * 3. Pure service * 4. Pure unity * B. Freedom from - Zephaniah 3:11-12 * 1. Guilt and Shame * 2. Pride and all who do not absolutely trust the Lord II. Additionally a quality not in existence since the Fall - Zephaniah 3:13 * A. No unrighteousness * 1. The saints will have God’s perfect law inscribed on their hearts - Ezekiel 36:25-27 * 2. We will be like Jesus who always perfectly did the Father’s will * a. The two errors of our day; Antinomianism - Matthew 7:21-23 * b. Judaizing - Acts 10; 15:10-11, 23-29; Colossians 2:16-17 * B. What of the Non believers in the Millennium? - Revelation 20:7-11 * 1. Satan will be bound for 1000 years, unable to deceive anyone - Revelation 20:2-3 * a. At his release he will deceive non believers * b. What will keep those rebels from evil before Satan is released? - Isaiah 11:6-9 * c. No one will hurt or destroy in my Holy Mountain * 2. How will Christ accomplish this? - Revelation 20:4-6; 1:6, 5:10 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY January 15, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The cataclysmic battle, will be followed by a time unparalleled since the Garden of Eden. It will involve a restoration of all things including a complete riddanceof the proud from Christ’s kingdom. Welcome & Call to Worship “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #33 “Come Christians Join to Sing” #225 Prayer & Children’s Story “Why Do the Nations Rage?” pg 5 in Hymns and Songs “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” #564 Offering - “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” #169 Responsive Reading - A Lamp & Light #472 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Killing the Sin of Pride”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord” #622 Benediction and Postlude “Killing the Sin of Pride” 24th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. A Future Without Pride - Zephaniah 3:11 * A. A most deadly of sins * 1. It was the sin that caused Satan’s fall - Isaiah 14:12-15 * 2. It was the temptation Satan offered to Adam & Eve, to be like God - Genesis 3:4-5 * a. It was an essential part of their sin - 1 John 2:16 * b. The pride of life will destroy * B. It is a sin that won’t be present among the saints in the Millennium * 1. The proud will have been destroyed either in the 21 judgements of Revelation or in the battle of that Great Day of God Almighty * 2. The saints who rule the earth with King Jesus will be made perfect * a. When we meet the Lord, either at death * b. Or at the rapture - 1 John 3:2 II. Over Coming Pride - Zephaniah 3:11 * A. Pray to identify pride in your life - Psalm 139:23-24 * 1. A change of thinking that will result in a change of behavior * 2. Thinking the thoughts of Jesus - Philippians 2:1-8 * 3. Putting others first in our thinking will result in actions that take self off the throne of our life * B. Purging pride from our language * 1. How then can we express approval of someone? * a. Express approval without inflating ego * b. Speak the way that God the Father spoke to God the Son - Mark 1:11 * 2. Avoid making ourselves the center of conversation Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY January 8, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The cataclysmic battle, will be followed by a time unparalleled since the Garden of Eden. It will involve a restoration of all things including a complete abolition of guilt and shame for the saints of the Most High God. Welcome & Call to Worship “And Can It Be?” #347 “My Hope is in the Lord” #540 Prayer & Children’s Story “Many Are My Enemies” page7 in Hymns and Songs “Nothing But the Blood” #337 Offering - “Shine Jesus Shine” # 431 Catherine Responsive Reading - #379 Christ the Redeemer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Freedom from Guilt and Shame”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Are You Washed in the Blood?” #330 Benediction and Postlude “The Great Absolution, the Clearing of Guilt and Shame" 23rd in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. A Future So Bright - Zephaniah 3:11 * A. Only those who are In Christ will be freed from guilt and shame * 1. Those who repent of their sins * 2. Those who believe the whole Word of God * 3. Those who receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior - John 1:12 * B. Once we come to faith in Christ what must happen when we sin? * 1. We must repent of our sins - 1 John 1:8 * 2. We must believe what the Word of God says about our sin * 3. We must confess our sins - 1 John 1:9 * C. But what if we have truly confessed but still feel guilt and shame? * 1. Recognize the voice of Satan who stands to accuse us even when we are already forgiven - Revelation 12:10 * 2. Counter the words of Satan in our minds with the Word of God in our hearts * 3. Accept the full absolution of our Father in heaven - Romans 8:1 * a. No Condemnation - John 8:11 * b. In Christ Jesus - understanding the meaning of our new identity in Christ II. The Glorious Nature of the Millennial Kingdom - Zephaniah 3:9-11 * A. Pure Language and True Worship of the Living God * B. Complete freedom from guilt and shame * 1. Our Lord remembers our sins no more and neither will we in the Millennium - Jeremiah 31:34 * 2. We will be complete, fulfilled and blessed beyond measure, to be all that we were created by God to be. Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY January 1, 2023 Order of Worship Theme: The cataclysmic battle, will be followed by a time unparalleled since the Garden of Eden. It will involve a restoration of all things including a return to a pure language. Welcome & Call to Worship “My Faith Has Found A Resting Place” #528 Leah “Victory in Jesus” #353 Leah Prayer & Children’s Story “Blessed is the Man” page1 in Hymns and Songs guitar “O Mighty Cross” #317 guitar Offering - “The Steadfast Love” #576Catherine Communion - see Bulletin insert for unison prayer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “The Great Restoration from God Almighty”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Change My Heart O God” #654 guitar or Leah? Benediction and Postlude “The Great Restoration from God Almighty” 22nd in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Power of Words - Proverbs 18:21 * A. Satan used deceptive words in the Garden to deceive our parents - Genesis 3:1-6 * 1. This was but the opening volley in the war of words * 2. Satan is the Father of lies - John 8:44 * B. God established the languages of all nations - Genesis 11:1-9 II. The Day is coming when God will Restore Pure Language - Zephaniah 3:9 * A. This will occur after God’s severe judgment in the battle of that Great Day of God Almighty - Zephaniah 3:8; Revelation 16:14 * B. It will occur as the beginning of the Millennium - Revelation 20:1-4 * 1. During those 1000 years Satan will be unable to deceive anyone at all on earth * 2. It will be a kingdom unlike any before it * a. There will be perfect peace and justice * b. No crime will occur as the saints at the direction of King Jesus will stop it before it could be done III. The Purpose of the Pure Language - Zephaniah 3:9-10 * A. True Worship of the Living Word of God- John 1:1-5, 14 * 1. To call on the Name of the Lord is to worship Him * 2. The written Word of God points us to worship the Living Word of God * 3. Pure worship requires a pure language with which to worship God and thus a renewed mind - Romans 12:2 * B. Pure Service to our King - No King but King Jesus * C. Perfect Fellowship and Unity among the saints * 1. We don’t passively wait, we prepare for that restoration * 2.God calls us to speak the truth in love - Ephesians 4:15 Amazing Grace by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY December 18, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: The final cataclysmic judgment of God will culminate in a very different battle, one in which all the armies of the world gather against our Lord Jesus Christ and are decisively defeated and destroyed. Welcome & Call to Worship “Angles from the Realms of Glory” #259 Leah “The First Noel” #265 Leah Prayer & Children’s Story “Away in a Manger” #261 Guitar “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” #277 Guitar Offering - “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” #272 Catherine Responsive Reading - see Bulletin insert Luke 2:21-35 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Armageddon”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Joy to the World” #270 Guitar Benediction and Postlude “The Battle of that Great Day of God Almighty 21st in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. Waiting for the Lord - Zephaniah 3:8 * A. The timing of the events of history are in the Lord’s hands * 1. Looking at history through the lens of God’s Word enables us to see that God governs in the affairs of men * 2. God has administered His justice to the nations over the course of time - Zephaniah 3:6 * B. God calls us to patience with where we are in the unfolding of His plans, trusting Him for His perfect timing * 1. We should be confident that HIs justice will be done * 2. Experience godliness with contentment - 1 Timothy 6:6 II. The Day is coming when God will rise up in Judgment - Zephaniah 3:8 * A. The wealth of all nations will be plundered by God’s judgment * B. God will gather all nations together for His final judgment upon them in a cataclysmic battle with all the armies of the world * 1. The location for this judgment is already determined - Joel 3:2, 12-14 * a. The relationship of the battle to valley called Armageddon - Revelation 16:13-18 * b. King Josiah’s life lost in the battle fought in that same valley - 2 Kings 23:29-30 * 2. The timing is set for the Second Advent of Jesus Christ * a. Touch down on Mount of Olives - Zechariah 14:1-4 * b. Christ’s Ascension was from there - Acts 1:9-12 * c. The carnage is extensive - Revelation 14:20 * d. The victorious warrior is Jesus, and the birds are called to the feast - Revelation 19:11-21 * 3. Jesus Christ is victorious and will rule over all the earth for 1000 years - Revelation 20:4 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100191 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY December 11, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: The judgments of God, are designed by God to bring people to repentance because it is not His will that any should perish but that they should repent, believe and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Welcome & Call to Worship “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” #251 Leah “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #245 Leah Prayer & Children’s Story “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #250 Guitars “Silent Night! Holy Night” #253 Guitars Offering - “Angels We Have Heard on High” #278 Catherine Responsive Reading - see Bulletin insert Luke 1:67-79 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Judgment Falls”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Good Christian Men Rejoice” #273 Guitars Benediction and Postlude “Judgment Falls” 20th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. God Acts in History bring His judgment on nations - Zephaniah 3:6 * A. The events of history are not random meaningless happenings * 1. God judges all nations according to His perfect standard of justice and righteousness * 2. When disaster arises, the Lord has done it - Jeremiah 30:23-24 * B. Man’s powers, military forces and technology are no match for the Creator of the whole Universe * 1. He can devastate a highly developed civilization * 2. He can depopulate a city or a nation * C. The people of Judah should know these things * 1. They have been witness of God’s judgment of Israel - 2 Kings 17:17-20 * 2. In the life time of Zephaniah they could see the judgment fulfilled that was pronounced against Assyria - Zephaniah 2:13 II. But God purpose in Judgment is to lead to repentance - Zephaniah 3:17 * A. The response to God’s judgment is the fear of the Lord * 1. It is the beginning of both knowledge and wisdom - Proverbs 1:7 & 9:10 * 2. The fear of the Lord will cause one to walk in obedience to the Word of the Lord * B. God’s punishment should have caused Judah to repent * 1. After the repentance, revival and reformation of Josiah’s days, Judah returned to her wicked ways - 2 Kings 23:31-32, 36-37; 18-19; 24:8-9 * 2. God is not willing that any persist but all come to repentance - 2 Peter 3:9 * a. We love the sinner but hate the sin * b. We call all men everywhere to repentance Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church Worship Service - December 4, 2022 Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY December 4, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: When people doubt the judgment of God, it is often because they don’t see it happen quickly. But God ’s justice does not sleep, there always will be a day of reckoning. Welcome & Call to Worship “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” #292 “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” #267 Prayer & Children’s Story “Joy to The World” #270 “We Three Kings” #288 Offering - “What Child is This?” #281 Communion - Bulletin insert Unison Prayer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “God Never Fails”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Emmanuel” #243 Benediction and Postlude “God Never Fails” 19th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Plan & Strategy of the Enemy of our Souls - Is 14:12-15 Eph 6:12 * A. Satan wants to be like the one True God - with all His abilities * 1. Omniscient - 1 John 3:20; Psalm 139:1-3, 15-16 * 2. Omnipotent - Job 42:2; Hebrews 1:3 * 3. Omnipresent - Psalm 139:7-12 * B. His plan is to create a Satanic One World Order, One World Religion, One World Government, One World Economy - Revelation 13:4, 7, 15-18 * 1. Satan’s fallen angels are fixed in number - Rev 12:4 * 2. To achieve his absolute dictatorial control over everyone on earth will have to include more than his demons * a. Thus the super advanced technology to spy on every remaining human on planet earth * b. Thus the depopulation agenda II. But God will not be mocked - Zephaniah 3:1-5 * A. The wicked rebellious, polluted, oppressing city will not escape God’s ultimate judgment * 1. God, being omnipresent is there even in the midst of great wickedness, He sees it all - Ecclesiastes 8:11 * 2. His judgment is delayed because of mercy - 2 Peter 3:9 * a. Were God to give to each what they immediately deserved, all would be cast into hell * b. God will never force the lost to be saved * B. God is perfectly just as every morning illustrates * 1. Every sunrise reminds of God’s mercy - Matthew 5:45 * 2. His just standard is given in His Word - Psalm 19:1-11 * C. The wicked are shameless - Romans 1:28-32 * 1. Having their conscience seared - 1 Timothy 4:2 * 2. The most dangerous creature is a man w/o a conscience Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

CORNERSTONE WORSHIP SERVICE Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY November 27, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: The judgment of God upon a people who persist in violating His Holy Law, falls in many forms, one of which is an evil oppressing church government. Welcome & Call to Worship “O Come All Ye Faithful” #249 Leah “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” #267 Leah Prayer & Children’s Story “Watchman on the Wall”p19 in Hymns & Songs “Long Time Ago in Bethlehem” bulletin insert Offering - “He is Exalted” #36 Catherine Responsive Reading - Bulletin insert Luke 1:46-55 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Corrupt Church Leadership”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Go Tell it on the Mountain” #358 Benediction and Postlude “Watchman or Hireling” 18th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Watchman on the Wall -Ezekiel 3:17-21 * A. The Prophet is one such Watchman - Zephaniah 3:3-4 * 1. Prophet should speak the weighty matters of God to the people * a. Instead they’ve chosen to speak fluff instead of hard truth - Isaiah 56:10 * b. Their attitude is to reject the truth - Jeremiah 27:14-15 * c. They prophecy that God will not judge the wicked nation - Jeremiah 28:15 * d. Test of a true prophet Jeremiah 28:9; Deut 18:22 * 2. The false prophets were insolent, treacherous people * B. The Priests represent God before the people and the people in the presence of God- Zephaniah 3:4 * 1. These pollute the worship of the One True God * 2. Making what is holy impure * C. Disciples of Jesus Christ today are the priests - 1 Peter 2:9 * 1. We are charged with representing people before God - intercessory prayer * 2. We also represent God before the people - leading the lost to repent, believe and receive II. Both Prophet and Priest do violence to God’s Law -Zephaniah 3:4 * A. They personally violate God’ Law thus teaching by example for those who follow them to do the same - Ezekiel 22:26 * 1. They confuse people regarding what is right and wrong, what is good and evil, clean and unclean * 2. By profaning God’s Law, they profane God Himself * B. In the minds of the people they make God’s Law a nullity, teaching people that man makes Law not God * C. We are to love the truth, live the truth & proclaim the truth Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org

This is Pastor David Whitney's sermon from the November 20, 2022 worship service at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church. During the sermon, the LiveStreaming computer became overheated and had to be restarted. While recording was in progress, the computer malfunction caused a loss of a few minutes in the sermon. We have been able to recover the sermon except for the break when the computer stopped working. Here is that sermon, "Satanic Civil Government."

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY November 20, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: When a people rebel against God and persist in violating His Holy Law, judgment falls in many forms, one of which is tyrannical oppressing civil government. Welcome & Call to Worship “Come Ye Thankful People Come” #797 “We Gather Together” #90 Prayer & Children’s Story “The American View”p35 in Hymns & Songs “Great is Thy Faithfulness” #788 Offering - “I Love You Lord” #78 Catherine Responsive Reading - Honor & Thanksgiving #798 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Satanic Civil Government”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Count Your Blessings” #786 Benediction and Postlude “Satanic Civil Government” 17th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Judgment of God - Zephaniah 3:1-2 * A. The Woe is pronounced by God when the rebellion begins * 1. That rebellion results in moral and physical pollution * 2. It also results in oppression * a. The people oppress by not obeying God’s Law thereby violating God given rights * b. The civil government also becomes oppressive for it does not obey God’s Law * B. God’s judgment comes upon a people when they * 1. Refuse to hear the voice of the Lord * 2. Reject God’s corrective discipline * 3. Refuse to Trust in the Lord * 4. And will not draw near to God * C. The civil government becomes all twisted and bent - Zephaniah 3:3 * 1. The Princes (Executive branch) are roaring lions * a. They take after their father - 1 Peter 5:8 * b. The second son of King Josiah, Eliakim - 2 Kings 23:34-37 * c. Grandson of King Josiah - 2 Kings 24:6, 9 * d. The third son of King Josiah, Zedekiah - 2 Kings 24:17-20: 25:7 * 2. The Judges (Judicial branch) evening wolves * a. They love darkness - John 3:19 * b. The civil government instead of establishing justice practices legal plunder * c. So extensive the plunder that not a bone is left II. Escaping the Judgment of the Almighty - 2 Chronicles 7:14 * A. Repentance in Self, Family, Church and Civil government * B. How should we then vote? - Exodus 18:21 Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org Amazing Grace by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY November 13, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: The cure for the problems of our nation begin with individuals repenting of their sin, leading families, church and civil governments to repentance as well. Welcome & Call to Worship “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” #97 “Redeemed” #356 Prayer & Children’s Story “Teach Me O Lord”p13 in Hymns & Songs “It Is Well With My Soul” #705 Offering - “Trust and Obey” #571 Catherine Responsive Reading - Be Assured #587 Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Repentance is the Cure”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “We Bow Down” #154 Benediction and Postlude “Repentance is the Cure” 16th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Ears which Do not Hear - Zephaniah 3:1-2 * A. The Voice of God is the Word of God * 1. We must measure all truth claims by the Word of God * 2. Prove all things - 1 Thessalonians 5:21 * B. Jesus calls to those who have "ears to hear” * 1. The problem is what we call selective listening * 2. Hearing issues always produce disobedience * C. Truth perishes among a people that will not hear the Word of God - Jeremiah 7:28 II. The Heart which rejects Correction - Zephaniah 3:2 * A. The love of God is demonstrated by correction of His children - Proverbs 3:11-12 * 1. It is a matter of life and death - Proverbs 15:10 * 2. The refusal is stubborn rebellion - Jeremiah 5:3 * B. The Word of God cures the stubborn heart - 2 Timothy 3:16 III. The People Who will not Trust God - Zephaniah 3:2 * A. When we trust God, we believe His Word * B. That trusts results in obedience to His commands - Proverbs 3:5-6 * 1. The people who trust God will hear His Word * 2. They will receive His correction, * 3. They believe that God always has the best interests at heart for His children - Romans 8:28-29 IV. The Soul that will not Draw near to God - Zephaniah 3:2 * A. Draw near through His Holy Word - having ears to hear * B. Draw near to the Lord through Prayer - receiving His correction * C. Draw near through Worship deepening trust in Him * D. Draw near through Fellowship - Matthew 18:20 Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org Amazing Grace by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY November 6, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: When people cast off God’s Law they do not become free, instead they become a polluted people and a defied land and begin to walk in the wicked practices of oppression and enslavement to sin, lust and death. Welcome & Call to Worship “A Mighty Fortress” #151 “For All the Saints” #767 Prayer & Children’s Story “Why Do the Nations Rage?”p5 in Hymns & Songs “At the Cross” #323 Offering - “Jesus Paid It All” #305 Catherine Communion - see bulletin insert for unison prayer Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Reap What You Sow”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “What A Mighty God We Serve” #672 Benediction and Postlude “Reap What You Sow” 15th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. The Heart of Rebellion - Psalm 2:1-5 * A. The Satanic conspiracy * 1. Stands against Almighty God the Father * 2. And Jesus Christ the Messiah * a. They conspire to break God’s Law * b. And to throw off all godly constraint on human action * B. Yet God laughs at them, He judges them - Psalm 2:6-12 * 1. They wickedly recode human DNA - Psalm 139:16 * 2. They throw off God’s restraints on sexual morality II. Woe to the Wicked - Zephaniah 3:1 * A. Woe - a curse, a denunciation a calling down a heavy calamity, grief, sorrow and great misery * B. Filthy Rebellion against God - 1 Samuel 15:23 * 1. The rebel thinks he will get away with it - 1 Samuel 12:15 * 2. The rebel doesn’t break God’s eternal law so much as he breaks himself on the unchangeable Law of God * C. Rebellion produces pollution * 1. The land is defiled - Proverbs 14:34 * 2. The individual sinners are also defiled - Leviticus 18:24-30 * D. Rebellion results in Oppression overtaking a land * 1. True liberty is only available to a people walking in obedience to the Law of God - 2 Corinthians 3:17 * a. Such obedience respects and obeys God’s commands * b. It protects the God given rights of your neighbor * 2. Every God given right exists to fulfill a God given duty Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org Amazing Grace by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Sermons by Pastor David Whitney, Senior Instructor of Institute on the Constitution and pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Arnold, MD. Want to read the Bible in one year? Contact j.delimater@easicontrols.com SUNDAY October 30, 2022 Order of Worship Theme: When people repent God shows mercy, but when they unrepent God brings judgment upon them for the wicked things they do. We are to call all men everywhere to repentance and faith in Christ. Welcome & Call to Worship “A Mighty Fortress” #151 “This is My Father’s World” #143 Prayer & Children’s Story “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” #586 “My Shepherd is the Lord”p11in Hymns & Songs Offering - “Come Just as You Are” #481 Responsive Reading - #736 The Lord is My Light 
 (men solo 1, women solo 2) Congregational Prayer Hearing God’s Word “Repent or Perish”- Pastor Whitney Responding to God’s Word “Be Strong in the Lord” #734 Benediction and Postlude “Repent or Perish” 14th in our series the Prophet Zephaniah I. God’s Judgment against the Assyrian Empire - Zephaniah 2:13-14 * A. The worlds first Super-power empire would be utterly destroyed * B. God’s history with the Assyrian Empire * 1. Jonah prophesied its Destruction (760BC) - Jonah 3:4 * a. Nineveh repented of their great wickedness - Jonah 3:5-9 * b. God showed them mercy - Jonah 3:10 * 2. But they returned to their wicked ways, and Nahum prophesied their destruction (660BC) - Nahum 2:6, 2:13-3:7 * a. Jonah revealed God’s mercy to them * b. Nahum revealed God’s judgment to them * 3. Destruction complete in 612BC when the Babylonians conquered the Assyrian Empire * a. A destruction so complete Nineveh’s location was lost for 2300 years * b. It became the dwelling place of wild beasts * C. Yet God used Assyrian to punish the 10 Northern Tribes in 722BC (38 years after Jonah) - Isaiah 10:5-6 II. The Empire of Idolatry - Zephaniah 2:15 * A. I am it! - blasphemous rejection of God’s sovereignty * 1. Believing they were a self-made empire * 2. Words God uses regarding Himself - Isaiah 46:9-10 * B. God commands all men everywhere to repent - Acts 17:30 * 1. Jesus first word preached, “Repent” - Mark 1:15 * 2. The Apostles all preached repentance * 3. The Gospel isn’t the Gospel without repentance * 4. Ongoing repentance is the path of Disciples who are truly following Jesus Christ - Psalm 139:23-24 Visit us at: https://www.cefcmd.org Amazing Grace by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/