https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/podcasts/175835/ We are a congregation that gathers in the heart of Halifax to worship God each Sunday. As Christians, our goal is to worship God according to His revealed will through Jesus Christ by the grace of the Holy Spirit. We therefore look to the Scriptures as the rule of our worship. Here, you will find the newest sermons from Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church. Religion & Spirituality Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/175835.1755986744.jpg https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/podcasts/175835/ en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:41:23 +0000 30 Rev. John Shearouse no Rev. John Shearouse crpchalifax@gmail.com We are a congregation that gathers in the heart of Halifax to worship God each Sunday. As Christians, our goal is to worship God according to His revealed will through Jesus Christ by the grace of the Holy Spirit. We therefore look to the Scriptures as the rule of our worship. Here, you will find the newest sermons from Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/72232149495242 The Suggested Topic for today's sermon can be summarised like this: "On Helping Your Brothers Thrive." The Bible presents us all as brothers (includes all church members) because we have God as our Father, and we are constantly urged to have brotherly love. As we get into it, let's think about the basis for our brotherly responsibilities. We have this gracious caring Saviour who has gone all out in His care for us, and He has called us to extend His care to each other. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/72232149495242 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:52:21 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/6262304026036 The requested subject is "Depression—Suicide Due to Much Despair in the World." Certainly, we see a lot of people giving up on life. Now that so many have accepted the lie that man is not made for God in the image of God, it is in all honestly quite logical to terminate your life if you aren't enjoying it. As believers, we urge people not to do that. Rather than escaping their miseries, they will only make them worse and unalterable. If you want to die, die to sin and self and turn to Christ that you might live for God! There is no hope apart from that. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/6262304026036 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 1:06:50 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/64231855561090 Today we come to sermon number 31 in our Suggested Topics Sermon series. This is the tenth of fourteen sermons in the category of Christian living. This is the topic that was added later at the request of the elders. Group Prayer: Its Mandate, Nature, and Importance. I will begin by reading two scripture passages that I chose that speak to group Prayer. Earlier, we read Isaiah 56, a chapter in which God says that when He blesses His people, His house (where His people gather) will be a house of prayer for all nations. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/64231855561090 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:51:19 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/52823211421999 This week our suggested topic is: What is Spiritual Warfare? The person who asked this question comes from a background where spiritual warfare was looked at in a very narrow way—pretty much restricted to rebuking demons or casting them out. She wanted to get a more comprehensive view. I will endeavour, with God's help, to look at all the main aspects of spiritual warfare. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/52823211421999 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 1:05:06 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/52123235673418 This week we come to our 29h sermon in our suggested topic sermon series. It is the ninth of fourteen in the category of Christian Living. The requested topic I am preaching on today is: Amusing Ourselves to Death versus Our Mission from God—Ploductivity. The person who requested this topic wants me to look in particular at how amusement interferes with our Christian service—our mission from God. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/52123235673418 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:59:06 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/514231911536256 Truly, we need to give thanks to the Lord for restoring us to the faith that was once delivered to the saints by our Lord through His faithful Apostles and Prophets. But in giving thanks, we must also beware that we do not become arrogant about our heritage. To do so is to betray what our heritage teaches us—that salvation is a work of God. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/514231911536256 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:53:40 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/5723205829988 This speaks of the problem of people who know the truth but who do not practice the truth. It is a well-known issue in reformed churches. You know the types—they can tell you all about what the Bible teaches… This was actually a common problem in the first century when Jesus came. It was a problem with the Jews, and it was a problem in the early church. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/5723205829988 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:45:15 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/5123133394798 This week our suggested topic is: How to Pray and Be Mindful of the Spirit The Bible commands us to pray in the Holy Spirit. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/5123133394798 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:53:56 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/423231852133570 This week our suggested topic is: Practical Ways to be Active in Worship. This is a very important consideration. Sadly, it is very common for Christian worshippers to simply go through the forms of worship while scarcely even thinking of God. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/423231852133570 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:47:40 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/41623192238643 https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/41623192238643 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:50:36 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/4923225665451 What does the Bible have to say about embarrassment? You won't find the word that often, but the concept is what the Bible calls shame. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/4923225665451 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:58:48 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/42232032354246 As Christians, we are called to have godliness, faithfulness, and courage. Godliness happens when we commune with God in the word and prayer. Growing in faithfulness happens when we carry out our duty to God. Growing in courage happens when we stand for the truth despite opposition and when we are engaged in evangelising and discipling others. Godliness is foundational to faithfulness and courage. Without godliness, you are left with moralism and zeal that is not for God. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/42232032354246 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:49:34 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/326231846491514 The word pious simply means devoted or dutiful. It speaks of someone who is devout. Pietism, used in contrast with piety, refers to the pursuit of godliness when it has become distorted—where efforts to be pious have become somewhat detached from the gospel and from God's word. It is a good thing to pursue piety or godliness, but pietism has such a focus on piety that it takes on a life of its own that becomes detached from Christ. https://sermons.crpchalifax.ca/sermons/326231846491514 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. John Shearouse 0:44:27 no Rev. John Shearouse - ST: Christian Living