Life as Gift (6th Commandment) — Law Homily

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

Would That All the LORD's People Were Prophets (Numbers 11)

Pentecost isn’t an isolated “Acts 2 moment”—it’s been in the Bible’s bloodstream all along. In Numbers 11, Moses is crushed under the burden of the people, and God answers by distributing the Spirit—not to exalt a structure, but to share the work and spread God’s presence. Even Eldad and Medad prophesy “in the camp,” reminding us the Spirit is not confined to official channels. Moses’ prayer becomes prophecy: “Would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets…” And in Christ—through His death, resurrection, and ascension—that prayer is answered. The Spirit is poured out on all God’s people, and the nations are gathered as Babel is undone. A warning remains: to crave “Egypt” over the bread from heaven is a road to graves. But the comfort is greater—Christ has given His Spirit, and the life of the Kingdom is meant to be carried into ordinary places, with reverence, faith, and confidence in God’s provision. Title: Would That All the LORD's People Were Prophets Main Passage: Numbers 11 Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: May 24, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com

The Calling of Superiors (5th Commandment) — Law Homily

“Honor thy father and thy mother” reaches further than the home: it speaks to every place of authority God appoints. This Lord’s Day we considered the weight of leadership—how superiors can sin by neglecting their duties, using authority for themselves, provoking others unjustly, or modeling evil. The comfort is this: Jesus Christ is the perfectly faithful Superior, who leads with truth and gentleness and calls us to steward authority for the good of those entrusted to us.⁠ Title: The Calling of Superiors Series: Law Homilies Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: May 17, 2026 For more information about Christ the King Reformed Church please visit our website: https://ctkreformed.com