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Sermons

John Clayton

Web: cpcfs.org

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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Latest sermons by this teacher

John Clayton
James 2:1-13
James: Real Christian Living
1 hr 3 mins 25 secs
Views: 199
This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "Love One Another from James 2:1-3, part of his ongoing sermon series James: Real Christian Living. The hymns for this week were "Now Thank We All Our God," Psalm 133, "How Deep the Father's Love for Us," and "The Church's One Foundation." In addition, the choir's offertory song this week was "My Father's World."
This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "By the Word of Truth," part of his sermon series James: Real Christian Living. The hymns for this week were, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," Psalm 119 (verses 1-16), "Hail to the Lord's Anointed," and "Every Promise of Your Word." In addition, the choir performed J. S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for the offertory.
John Clayton
James 1:1-18
James: Real Christian Living
1 hr 17 mins 40 secs
Views: 226
This week, Dr. John Clayton began his new sermon series, James: Real Christian Living.The hymns for this week were "Now Thank We All Our God," Psalm 84 (verses 1-6, 10-11), "Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee," and "Be Still My Soul." The choir's offertory this week was "Bless His Holy Name."
John Clayton
Exodus 4:1-17
The Lord's Supper
1 hr 23 mins 27 secs
Views: 244
This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "The Powerful Provision of God," in preparation for taking the Lord's Supper. The hymns for this week were "Behold Our God," "Now Thank We All Our God," Psalm 32, and "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing." In addition, the choir sang the hymn, "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" for the offertory.
John Clayton
John 16:6-14:6
New Year
1 hr 6 mins 45 secs
Views: 187
This week's service featured the sermon "In Christ Live Life" from Dr. John Clayton. The hymns sung were "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past," "Psalm 117, "In Christ Alone," and "We Come, O Christ, to You." The offertory this week was "Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor," a violin & piano duet from Director of Music Brandon Bolin and church accompanist Kim Bolin.
John Clayton
Galatians 4:4-5 & Colossians 3:12-17
Advent
1 hr 14 mins 16 secs
Views: 198
This week's service marked the conclusion of our Advent observances, as we celebrated the 4th week: Peace. The service featured the sermon "The Reign of Peace" by Dr. John Clayton and included the hymns "Angels, From the Realms of Glory," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," Psalm 85 (verses1-3, 8-13), and "It Came upon the Midnight Clear." Also included was the choir's offertory song, "Angels and Shepherds," featuring Derek Bolin on trumpet.
John Clayton
Psalm 20:1-9
Advent
3 mins 4 secs
Views: 256
This week we observed the third week of Advent, the theme of which is Joy. Dr. John Clayton preached a sermon from Psalm 20. The hymns for this week were "Joy to the World! the Lord Is Come," "While by the Sheep, We Watched at Night," Psalm 20 (verses 1-2, 5, & 7), and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice." The choir's offertory anthem was entitled "Advent Joy."
John Clayton
Psalm 86:1-17
Advent
1 hr 5 mins 51 secs
Views: 226
This week was the second week of Advent, during which we focus on the theme of Love. Dr. John Clayton's sermon was titled "Signs of God's Favor," and was on Psalm 86. The hymns for this week were "Of the Father's Love Begotten," "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child," Psalm 86 (verses 12-15, 17), and "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You." In addition, today's offertory was "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," performed by the handbell ensemble.
John Clayton
Psalm
Sunday Sermons
1 hr 23 mins 13 secs
Views: 210
This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," from Psalm 103, and the church also observed the sacrament of baptism. The hymns for this week were "Crown Him with Many Crowns," "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder," Psalm 103 (verses 1-13), and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty." The choir sang an arrangement of the hymn "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" for the offertory.

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