Life as Gift (6th Commandment) — Law Homily

One Greater Than Moses (Matthew 7:28–8:3)

After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus comes down the mountain as One greater than Moses—not merely delivering God’s Law, but fulfilling it with divine authority and mercy. When the leper comes, Christ does what the Law could never do: He touches the unclean and makes them clean, immediately and completely. This is the good news: Jesus is willing, Jesus is able, and in Him there is no condemnation. Title: One Greater Than Moses Main Passage: Matthew 7:28–8:3 Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: June 7, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com

Giving & Lending Freely (8th Commandment) — Law Homily

The eighth commandment is more than “don’t steal”—it also calls us to open-handed generosity. God trains us to see our work and resources as a means to love our neighbor, giving freely according to our ability and others’ needs. May the Lord grant us repentance where we’ve clung too tightly, and grace to reflect Christ by cheerful giving. Title: Giving & Lending Freely Series: Law Homilies Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: June 7, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com

The Necessity of the Trinity (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Trinity Sunday invites us to pause and consider not only what God has done in redemption, but who God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—eternal love and communion, never solitary, never in need. In Christ, by the Spirit, we are not merely forgiven at a distance but brought in—adopted, welcomed, and taught to cry, “Abba, Father.” Title: The Necessity of the Trinity Main Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: May 31, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com

Normalizing Faithfulness (7th Commandment) — Law Homily

This week’s reading of the Seventh Commandment calls us to honor what God calls good—protecting marriage, refusing to normalize unfaithfulness, and pursuing holiness not only in actions but in heart and speech. Yet even here, the hope of the gospel stands firm: Christ is the faithful Bridegroom who pardons the guilty and strengthens the tempted. Title: Normalizing Faithfulness Series: Law Homilies Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: May 31, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com

Life as Gift (6th Commandment) — Law Homily

“Thou shalt not kill” teaches more than avoiding murder—it calls us to love life as a gift from God. We are stewards of our bodies and neighbors, bound to preserve life, pursue purity, and refuse the fear of man. Yet where we have failed the Law, Christ has not: the Just has died for the unjust, and in Him we receive pardon and strength to walk in new obedience.⁠ ⁠ Title: Life as Gift Series: Law Homilies Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: May 24, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com