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As the minister of Covenant Presbyterian Church, John’s passion is expositional preaching from the Bible. A gifted teacher, he is a pastor with real-world experience and a heart for leading others to the truth of the gospel.

John is a native and lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born and reared in a faithful Christian home and professed a saving faith in Christ at a young age. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, and is pursuing additional studies. John is a former real estate executive and spent 20 years in the business world.

John and his wife Sydney have been married for 19 years. They have three children who are actively involved at Covenant.

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Matthew 12:38-42

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

1 hr 3 mins 52 secs

This week's sermon featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon from Matthew 12:38-42, titled "The Greatest Sign," part of our sermon series The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come. The hymns for this week were "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!," "It Is Well with My Soul," and "Psalm 65."

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1 Kings 10:1-13

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

1 hr 3 mins 53 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "The Purpose of God's Favor," from 1 Kings 10:1-13. The hymns for this week were "Behold Our God," "Psalm 82," and "How Deep the Father's Love for Us."

John Clayton

Jonah 2:1-10

Sunday Sermons

1 hr 4 mins 48 secs

This week's sermon featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon from Jonah 2:1-10 titled "Prayer from the Depths of Woe." The hymns for this week were "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "Every Promise of Your Word," and "Psalm 130."

John Clayton

Luke 16:19-31

Easter

1 hr 11 mins 8 secs

Our Easter service this year featured a sermon from our pastor, Dr. John Clayton, entitled, "The Necessity of Grace," from Luke 16:19-31. The hymns sung were "Worship Christ, the Risen King," "Psalm 16 (verses 8-11)," "Praise Him! Praise Him!," and "In Christ Alone." In addition, the choir and handbell ensembles also performed during the service.

John Clayton

John 12:27-37

Palm Sunday

52 mins 15 secs

This week's service, our Palm Sunday service, began our church's yearly Holy Week observances. It featured a sermon by Dr. John Clayton titled "High and Lifted Up," from John 12:27-37. The hymns for this week were "All Glory, Laud, and Honor," "Psalm 118 (verses 17-26), and "There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood." In addition, the handbell ensemble played an arrangement of the hymn "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna."

John Clayton

Exodus 20:1-3

The Lord's Supper

1 hr 10 mins 54 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "He Who Is God," from Exodus 20:1-3, as we prepared to celebrate the Lord's Supper in the service. The hymns for this week were "God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory," "Psalm 121," "The Apostles' Creed," and "Behold Our God."

John Clayton

Matthew 12:22-37

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

56 mins 22 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon "Eyes to See and a Tongue to Speak," part of our sermon series The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come. The hymns for this week were "Psalm 150," "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise," and "Holy Spirit." We also welcomed cellist Patrick Bellah, who played during the offertory.

John Clayton

Matthew 12:15-21

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

56 mins 25 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "Then to the Gentile," from Matthew 12:15-21, part of our sermon series, The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come. The hymns for this week were "O Worship the King," "Psalm 40 (verses 1-4, 8-9)," and "Amazing Grace!"

John Clayton

Matthew 12:1-14

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

55 mins 4 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "Sabbath Rest," from Matthew 12:1-14, part of our sermon series The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come. The hymns for this week were "Psalm 100," "The Church's One Foundation," "Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ," and "Thy Mercy, My God." In addition, the offertory for this week was an instrumental arrangement of the hymn "Be Thou My Vision," featuring Caroline King on flute, Brandon Bolin on violin, and Kim Bolin on piano.

John Clayton

Matthew 11:25-30

The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come

51 mins 26 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "True Rest," from Matthew 11:25-30, part of our ongoing sermon series The Gospel of Matthew: Kingdom Come. The hymns for this week were "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "How Deep the Father's Love for Us," and "Jesus, I Come."

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