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Sermons from First Reformed Church in Edgerton, MN
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Everything around us fades—but God’s covenant love endures forever.Pastor Mark Groen preaches from Psalm 103 and Romans 8 to show that our lives are anchored in the unchanging faithfulness of God. Because of Christ’s work, we are secure in an everlasting covenant that can never be broken and never fade away.
God’s covenant with Abraham came with a visible sign—a mark that identified His people and pointed to the promise of salvation in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Mark Groen explains how that covenant sign finds its fulfillment in baptism and what it means for us to live as those marked by grace.
This week’s sermon in the Everlasting Covenant series looks at Deuteronomy 7:6–9 and Hebrews 8:6–13. Pastor Mark shows that belonging to God’s covenant community isn’t like keeping up with a membership—it’s God’s gracious claim on His people in Christ. We are redeemed, united, and called to live as His treasured possession together.
Jeremiah 31:31–34; Luke 22:14–23God promises a new covenant that transforms the heart and ends the cycle of repeated sacrifices. In Christ’s blood, the covenant is sealed—and God remembers our sins no more. This sermon traces Jeremiah’s promise to the upper room and calls us to assurance, repentance, and a life shaped by covenant grace.
In Exodus 24, Israel hears God’s covenant words and responds—but the covenant is more than spoken promises. It is confirmed with blood. This week’s message shows how God seals His covenant with His people through His Word, by sacrifice, and ultimately through the perfect mediation of Jesus Christ. The blood of bulls and goats pointed forward to the once-for-all blood of the Lamb, securing forgiveness and eternal life for His people.
Discover how God shows himself as both covenant maker and covenant keeper in Genesis 15. Pastor Mark unpacks Abraham’s doubts, God’s unbreakable promises, and how Christ fulfills the covenant once and for all. A message of grace, assurance, and hope in Christ alone.
In the closing verses of Jude, believers are urged to remember the warnings of the apostles, remain in God’s love, and rely on His power to keep us from stumbling. In this sermon, Kept in God’s Love (Jude 17–25), Pastor Mark unpacks how Christians can stand firm in the face of scoffers, build themselves up in faith, and live with confidence that the God who saves us will also keep us to the end.
Jude calls us to “contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints.” In this sermon on Jude 1–16, we consider why the gospel must be guarded, how false teaching creeps in unnoticed, and what it means to pass on the faith as our greatest legacy.
In this final message from 1 Peter, Grace for the Battle, we see Peter’s call to shepherd God’s flock, live in humility, resist the devil, and rest in the grace of God. Our struggles are real, but so is our hope—rooted in the God of all grace who will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish His people.
Fiery trials. Bold faith. Unshakable hope.In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:12–19, Pastor Mark shows us why suffering for Christ isn’t a detour from the Christian life—it’s part of it. Discover how to endure with joy, wear the name of Christ without shame, and entrust your soul to a faithful Creator.
We’re not called to blend in—we’re called to live differently because of what Christ has done. In this sermon on 1 Peter 4:1–11, Pastor Mark challenges us to reject aimless living, live with eternity in view, and glorify God through faithful, purposeful lives.Want more? Explore our devotionals here: https://edgertonfrc.org/blog/living-on-purpose-devotions
What does it look like to suffer well and speak of Christ while doing it? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:8–22, Pastor Mark walks through the call to bless when reviled, to endure when wronged, and to be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us. This message is part of the Living Hope series through 1 Peter.
What does it mean to leave a legacy that truly lasts?In this sermon from Psalm 146, Pastor Mark Groen explores the contrast between the fading power of human leaders and the eternal reign of God. Our hope is not in princes, possessions, or programs, but in the Lord who reigns forever—to all generations. This message calls us to trust in God’s covenant faithfulness and to labor faithfully in passing on the gospel.
In this sermon from our Living Hope series, we explore how the gospel transforms everyday relationships—especially within marriage. Peter calls believers to faithful, quiet witness through godly character, sacrificial love, and patient endurance. Whether you're married, single, or praying for someone who doesn’t yet believe, this message encourages you to trust God and live out the long game of gospel faithfulness.
This week in our Living Hope series, Pastor Mark preaches from 1 Peter 2:13–25 on submission, suffering, and the example of Christ. What does it mean to live with honor and humility under imperfect authority? How do we respond when we are treated unfairly? Peter doesn’t just give us commands—he gives us Christ. Tune in for a message that points us to the grace that enables endurance and the Savior who walks the road with us.
You are a living stone—chosen, called, and placed by God.In this episode of our Living Hope series, Pastor Mark Groen preaches from 1 Peter 2:1–12, showing how believers are built together into a spiritual house with Christ as the cornerstone. This passage reminds us that we’ve been called out of darkness and into light—not just individually, but as a people, united in purpose to proclaim God's glory.Watch and reflect on what it means to live out your calling with holiness, humility, and hope.
In this message from 1 Peter 1:13–25, Pastor Mark unpacks what it means to live a life that’s truly set apart—marked by holiness, reverent fear, and deep, sacrificial love. Drawing from the imperishable Word of God and the hope of the gospel, this sermon invites you to consider what story defines your life. Listen to this sermon and be encouraged to walk in faith, grounded in grace.Find five days of short devotions on this sermon here.
This sermon from 1 Peter 1:1–12 explores the identity and confidence believers have as elect exiles in a broken world. Pastor Mark Groen unpacks what it means to be born into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message highlights God's sovereign grace, the security of our inheritance, and the refining purpose of trials for those who belong to Christ.
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in power—not to create chaos, but to launch the church with clarity, order, and bold gospel proclamation. In this sermon, Pastor Mark Groen walks through Acts 2:1–21 and reminds us that the spark that started in Jerusalem still burns today.The signs and wonders of Pentecost weren’t ends in themselves—they were meant to give authority to the message: that Jesus is Lord, the Spirit has been poured out, and the mission of the church is now in motion. From a fearful denier to a faithful preacher, Peter stands up to declare the gospel boldly. That same Spirit that empowered him empowers us.📖 Scripture: Acts 2:1–21🗓️ Preached: June 8, 2025📍 First Reformed: An Evangelical Presbyterian Church – Edgerton, MN📖 Explore the companion devotions: https://www.edgertonfrc.org/blog/boldness-clarity-gospel-fire-devotions🌐 Visit us: https://edgertonfrc.org
The Ascension isn’t the end of Jesus’ ministry—it’s the beginning of His reign. In this sermon, Pastor Mark unpacks Acts 1 and Psalm 110 to show how Christ’s enthronement empowers the church’s mission and anchors our hope. Jesus is not absent—He’s reigning. The mission has begun.
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