Covenant Reformed Church Pella: Recent Episodes

Covenant Reformed Church

Sermons from Covenant Reformed Church Pella, IA

6-16-24 PM "Biblical Description of Misery’s Origin"

Sermon Text: Lord’s Day 3

I. The Creation of Humanity A. Created in the Image of God B. Created for the Purpose of GodII. The Fall of Humanity A. The Historical Event of the Fall B. The Corporate Aspect of the FallIII. The Corruption of Humanity A. The Extent of the Corruption B. The Remedy for the Corruption

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-16-24 AM "The Quest for the Meaning of Life"

Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

I. The Inquiry in the Quest A. The Essence of the Inquiry B. The Setting for the InquiryII. The Observation in the Quest A. The Continuous Movement of Life B. The Apparent Futility of LifeIII. The Verdict of the Quest A. The Explanation of the Verdict B. The Implication from the VerdictRev. Greg Lubbers

6-9-24 AM "The Biblical Way of Dealing with Our Sin"

Scripture Reading: I John 1:5-2:2

I. By Confession A. The Contrast to Confession B. The Action of ConfessionII. With Forgiveness A. The Act of Forgiveness B. The Attributes behind ForgivenessIII. Through Propitiation A. The Action in Propitiation B. The Person in Propitiation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-9-24 PM "Necessary Revelation of Humanity’s Misery"

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:9-20, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2

I. The Description of Humanity’s Misery A. A Conceptual Description B. A Biblical DescriptionII. The Diagnosis of Humanity’s Misery A. The Diagnostic Tool B. The Diagnostic ResultIII. The Degree of Humanity’s Misery A. The Explanation of the Degree B. The Recognition of the Degree

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-2-24 PM "The Lord’s Covenantal Faithfulness"

Scripture Reading: Judges 10:6-16Theme: Because God does not go back on his oath, we are not consumed.I. Israel’s Complete Fall and God’s Angry Response (vss. 6-9)II. Israel’s Incomplete Repentance and God’s Encouraging Rebuke (vss. 10-14)III. Israel’s Full Repentance and God’s Covenantal Faithfulness (vss. 15-16)

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

6-2-24 AM "The Baptism of Jesus"

Scripture Reading: Luke 3:15-23, 38Theme: At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus is publicly revealed as the anointedServant of God and the beloved Son of God.I. Why was Jesus baptized?II. What happened at Jesus’ baptism?III. Why is Jesus’ baptism significant for us?Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-26-24 PM "Gospel Comfort in Troubled Times."

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 1

I. An Exclusive Comfort A. The Identification of this Exclusive Comfort B. The Ignorance of this Exclusive ComfortII. A Comprehensive Comfort A. For One’s Person B. For One’s JourneyIII. A Motivational Comfort A. The Source of the Motivation B. The Goal in the Motivation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-26-24 AM "Peace in the Land"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 52, Esther 10

I. The Contrast to Peace in the Land A. The Events in the Contrast B. The Question in the ContrastII. The Reason for Peace in the Land A. A Divine Providence B. A Covenant PromiseIII. The Leader of Peace in the Land A. The Description of the Leader B. The Application regarding the Leader

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-19-24 PM "A Prayerful Wish for Hopeful Christians"

Sermon Text: Romans 15:13I. The Source of Christian Hope A. The Being of God B. The Gift of GodII. The Action in Christian Hope A. The Activity of Faith B. The Fruit of FaithIII. The Degree of Christian Hope A. The Description of the Degree B. The Cause of the DegreeRev. Greg Lubbers

5-19-24 AM "Boast in the Lord!"

Sermon Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31Boast in the Lord who chooses nobodies to be somebodies.I. Unimpressive OriginsII. Overturned ExpectationsIII. Astounding Inclusion

Mr. Daniel Hofland

5-12-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation Redemption Preserved"

Scripture Reading: John 10:1-30, Canons of Dort, V.3

I. The Idea of this Preservation A. The Explanation of the Idea B. The Clarification of the IdeaII. The Basis of this Preservation A. The Plan of the Father B. The Work of the SonIII. The Comfort in this Preservation A. An Assuring Comfort B. A Careful Comfort

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-12-24 AM "Deliverance through Divine Vengeance"

Scripture Reading: Esther 9I. The Facts of the Deliverance A. Delivered in a Decisive Manner B. Delivered by a Unified FrontII. The Purpose of the Deliverance A. The Self Preservation of the Covenant People B. The Divine Justice of the Covenant LORDIII. The Response to the Deliverance A. An Expression of Joy B. For Remembrance of PosterityRev. Greg Lubbers

5-9-24 Ascension Day Service "The Ascended Intercession of Jesus"

Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:2I. The Need for the Ascended Intercession A. From Jesus’s Perspective B. From Our PerspectiveII. The Criteria for the Ascended Intercession A. The Criterion of Sacrifice B. The Criterion of CompassionIII. The Comfort from the Ascended Intercession A. The Description of the Comfort B. The Application of the Comfort

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-5-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: Redemption Applied Pt. 2"

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-2, Canons of Dort, III/IV.11, Forms & Prayers, 273I. The Means of RegenerationA. The External Proclamation of the GospelB. The Internal Operation of the SpiritII. The Effect of RegenerationA. Within the SoulB. Upon the PersonIII. The Result of RegenerationA. The Exercise of FaithB. The Attitude of HumilityRev. Greg Lubbers

5-5-24 AM "Deliverance in Shushan"

Scripture Reading: Esther 8,I. For Mordecai A. To Royal Prominence B. Over Haman’s HouseII. For Jews A. By Royal Edict B. To Great JoyIII. For Converts A. Before Day of Vengeance B. For Fear of Jews

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-28-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: Redemption Applied Pt. 1"

Sermon Text: Canons of Dort, III/IV.3I. The Universal Corruption of Humanity A. The Object of the Universal Corruption B. The Cause of the Universal CorruptionII. The Condemned Corruption of Humanity A. The Explanation of the Condemned Corruption B. The Reason for the Condemned CorruptionIII. The Paralyzing Corruption of Humanity A. The Description of the Paralyzing Condition B. The Remedy for the Paralyzing ConditionRev. Greg Lubbers

4-28-24 AM "A Remarkable Reversal of Fates"

Sermon Text: Esther 7I. Through Earnest Petition A. For a Gracious Deliverance B. From a Destructive BondageII. To Contrastive Ends A. For the Wicked Enemy B. By an Ironic DeathIII. In Gospel Symbolism A. Of Covenantal Preservation B. Of Royal Appeasement

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-21-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: Redemption Accomplished"

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-26, Canons of Dort, II.8, Forms & Prayers,I. By a Necessary Satisfaction A. In Light of Man’s Sin B. In Light of God’s JusticeII. By a Sufficient Satisfaction A. The Sufficiency Explained B. The Sufficiency ProclaimedIII. By a Particular Satisfaction A. For Elect Persons B. For Worshipping Congregations

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-21-24 AM "A Prophesied Strength for the Weary"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40I. The Occasion for the Prophesied Strength

A. The Historical Occasion B. The Experiential OccasionII. The Individuals in the Prophesied Strength A. A Powerful LORD B. A Waiting PeopleIII. The Promise in the Prophesied Strength A. The Contents of the Promise B. The Fulfillment of the PromiseRev. Greg Lubbers

4-14-24 PM "Pursuing the Assurance of Maturity"

Scripture Reading: II Peter 1:1-11Theme: God’s People Gain Assurance by Pursuing Spiritual MaturityI. Spurred On to Growth by Grace (vss. 5-7)II. Rejecting Forgetfulness through Faithfulness (vss. 8-9)III. Attaining Endurance through Evidence (vss. 10-11)Rev. Doug Barnes

4-14-24 AM "The Gift of God’s Grace"

Scripture Reading: II Peter 1:1-4

Theme: God’s Incomparable Grace Comes through the Gift of an UnderstandingFaithI. The Giving (vss. 1-2)II. The Giver (vss. 2-3)III. The Gift (vss. 3-4)Rev. Doug Barnes

4-7-24 PM "God’s Calling of Young Out of This Life"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:13-15, Canons of Dort, 1.17

I. The Question A. A Controversial Question B. A Practical QuestionII. The Answer A. A Biblical Answer B. A Covenantal AnswerIII. The Implications A. For Our Actions as Christian Parents B. For Our Comfort as Grieving Parents

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-7-24 AM "A Sleepless Night for a King"

Sermon Text: Esther 6I. A Providential Discovery A. The Object of the Providential Discovery B. The Timing of the Providential DiscoveryII. An Ironic Suggestion A. The Desire in the Ironic Suggestion B. The Twist in the Ironic SuggestionIII. A Surprising Reversal A. The Cause for the Surprising Reversal B. The Response to the Surprising Reversal

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-31-24 PM "The Appearance of Jesus"

Sermon Text: Mark 16:9-14

I. The Description of His Appearance A. It Is a Real Appearance B. It Is an Instructive AppearanceII. The Proclamation of His Appearance A. The Source of the Proclamation B. The Content of the ProclamationIII. The Response to His Appearance A. The Summary of the Response B. The Reason for the Response C. The Lesson from the ResponseRev. Greg Lubbers

3-31-24 AM "The Resurrection of Jesus"

Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8

I. The Discovery of the Resurrection of Jesus A. The Details of the Discovery B. The Importance of the DiscoveryII. The Proclamation of the Resurrection of Jesus A. The Need for the Proclamation B. The Content of the ProclamationIII. The Response to the Resurrection of Jesus A. The Evidence of the Response of Fear B. The Need for the Response of Faith

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-29-24 PM "The Third Word from the Cross: A Word of Compassion"

Scripture Reading: John 19:1-30I. The Setting for this Word of Compassion A. Is by the Cross B. Is with a RecognitionII. The Contents of this Word of Compassion A. Are a Word of Provision B. Are a Word of InstructionIII. The Revelation in this Word of Compassion A. Includes the Heart of Love B. Includes the Attitude of Mercy

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-24-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: Redemption Planned"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14Sermon Text: Canons of Dordt, 1.7

I. The Occasion for Redemption Planned A. A Historical Humanity B. An Eternal DecreeII. The Focus in Redemption Planned A. The Explanation of the Focus B. The Proclamation of the FocusIII. The Display in Redemption Planned A. The Attributes in the Display B. The Response to the Display

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-24-24 AM "A Necessary Washing of Feet"

Sermon Text: John 13:1-7I. The Knowledge behind the Washing A. A Knowledge of Imminent Exaltation B. A Knowledge of Certain ImpartationII. The Action in the Washing A. An Action of Humility B. An Action of NecessityIII. The Example in the Washing A. The Need for the Example B. The Imitation of the Example

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-17-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: An Intro to the Canons"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12I. The Purpose of the Canons A. To Defend the Faith B. To Pastor the PersonsII. The Focus of the Canons A. The Relationship between God and Man B. The Reconciliation of God and ManIII. The Emphasis in the Canons A. The Sovereignty of God B. The Work of Christ

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-17-24 AM "A Progression of the Plots in Esther"

Scripture Reading: Esther 5I. Showing Wisdom in Human Action A. After Prayerful Fasting B. By Prudent AppealingII. Showing Folly of Human Pride A. By Congratulatory Arrogance B. By Perpetual SpiteIII. Showing Irony in Divine Providence A. In a Reversal of Expectations B. In the Work of Salvation

Rev. Rev Lubbers

3-13-23 Prayer Day Service "The Unfruitful Temple"

Scripture Reading: Mark 11:12-26Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-10-24 PM "Praying in Confident Faith"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52b,I. That God’s Kingdom is Certain A. By God’s Sovereignty B. Through Christ’s WorkII. That God’s Name is Praised A. In Awareness of Deference B. In Progress to ConsummationIII. That My Prayer is Heard A. By My Heavenly Father B. Because of Jesus ChristRev. Greg Lubbers

3-10-24 AM "A Call to Give Our Burdens to the LORD"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 55I. The Context of the CallA. A Time of Deep DistressB. A Time of Diligent DependenceII. The Action in the CallA. An Action concerning “Burdens”B. An Action concerning “Casting”III. The Promise behind the CallA. The Content of the PromiseB. The Comfort of the Promise

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-3-24 PM "Save Us From Sin"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52aI. The Need for this Petition A. Our Spiritual Enemies B. Our Spiritual WeaknessII. The Content of this Petition A. A Sovereign Guidance from Temptation B. Sovereign Strength in TemptationIII. The Goal of this Petition A. A Sinless Glory B. A Corporate GloryRev. Greg Lubbers

3-3-24 AM "An Appointment for a Time as This"

Sermon Text: Esther 4I. A Time of Mourning A. The Extent of the Mourning B. The Reason for the MourningII. A Time for Deciding A. A Decision concerning Identification B. A Decision concerning ActionIII. A Time for Interceding A. An Opportune Time for Interceding B. A Symbolic Time for IntercedingRev. Greg Lubbers

2-25-24 PM "Forgive Us Our Debts"

Scripture Reading: Acts 13:14-41, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 51

I. The Need for Forgiveness A. Our State as Sinners B. Our Actions of SinsII. The Basis for Forgiveness A. The Grace of God B. The Blood of ChristIII. The Evidence of Forgiveness A. The Role of the Evidence B. The Reflection on the EvidenceRev. Greg Lubbers

2-25-24 AM "A Conflict with the Kingdom of Man"

Scripture Reading: Esther 3I. The Promotion behind the Conflict A. The Person in the Promotion B. The Response to the PromotionII. The Plot in the Conflict A. The Motive of the Plot B. The Goal of the PlotIII. The Providence over the Conflict A. The Evidence of the Providence B. The Encouragement in the Providence

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-18-24 AM "Gideon’s Weakness Yields Bitter Fruit"

Sermon Text: Judges 8:18-9:6Theme: Gideon, a man of faith, made compromises that yielded bitter fruit afterhis death.

I. Gideon’s first weakness was his pride.

II. Gideon’s second weakness was polygamy.

III. Because of his weaknesses, the reformation did not last.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-18-24 PM "The Doom of the Wicked is Certain"

Sermon Text: Judges 9:7-57

Theme: God warns the wicked that if they do not repent, they will receive whatthey deserve.

I. Jotham’s parable of the trees and the bramble sounds a warning to the wicked.

II. Because the warning is unheeded, Jotham’s curse is fulfilled.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-4-24 PM "Jesus’ Love for Outsiders"

Sermon Text: Luke 7Rev. Paul Murphy

2-4-24 AM "The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness"

Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 5:12-21I. The Persons in the Great Exchange A. The Sinless Christ B. The Believing Sinner C. The Reconciling GodII. The Objects in the Great Exchange A. The Sin of the World B. The Righteousness of GodIII. The Result of the Great Exchange A. A Perfect Reconciliation B. A Gospel Plea

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-28-24 PM "Your Will Be Done"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49I. A Petition for Grace A. Grace to Deny Our Own Will B. Grace to Follow Our God’s WillII. A Petition for Purpose A. To Serve God Willingly B. To Serve God FaithfullyIII. A Petition of Peace A. In Following the Revealed Will of God B. In Trusting the Secret Will of GodRev. Greg Lubbers

1-28-24 AM "A Feast in the Kingdom of Man"

Sermon Text: Esther 1I. The Display in the Feast A. A Display of Excess B. A Display of HubrisII. The Exposure in the Feast A. By the Giving of a Command B. By the Refusal of a CommandIII. The Lessons from the Feast A. A Lesson concerning Vanity B. A Lesson concerning Kingdoms

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-21-24 PM "Your kingdom Come"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 2I. The Nature of the Kingdom A. A Sovereign Rule B. A Redemptive RuleII. The Increase of the Kingdom A. A Personal Increase B. A Numerical IncreaseIII. The Perfection of the Kingdom A. The Desire for the Perfection B. The Goal of the Perfection

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-21-24 AM "An Introduction to the Book of Esther"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-22I. Its Authorship A. Its Primary Authorship B. Its Purposeful AuthorshipII. Its Setting A. Its Geographical Setting B. Its Political SettingIII. Its Themes A. The Providence of God B. The Preservation of Covenant

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-7-24 PM "Hallowed Be Your Name"

Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:1-17, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 47I. By a Knowledge of the Being of God A. Through the Use of a Name B. Through the Means of a RevelationII. By a Knowledge of the Works of God A. A Recognition of the Works B. A Response to the WorksIII. By a Knowledge of the Life of Godliness A. The Scope of a Life of Godliness B. The Purpose of a Life of GodlinessRev. Greg Lubbers

1-7-24 AM "The Characteristics of the Gifted Office-Bearer"

Sermon Text: Romans 12:8bI. The Characteristic of the Gifted Office-Bearer is He Needs Grace A. The Reality of His Need for Grace B. The Recognition of His Need for GraceII. The Characteristic of the Gifted Office-Bearer is He Receives Grace A. The Source of the Received Grace B. The Sufficiency of the Received Grace C. The Confidence in the Received GraceIII. The Characteristic of the Gifted Office-Bearer is He Displays Grace A. In the Office of Elder B. In the Office of Deacon

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-1-24 New Years Service "Priorities for the New Year: Where Is Your Treasure"

Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-34 Theme: Jesus warns his disciples to get their priorities right.I. Warning: Be on guard for money sicknessII. Five signs and symptoms of money sicknessIII. The cure for money sicknessRev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-31-23 PM "Teach Us to Number Our Days"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 90Mr. Daniel Hofland

12-31-23 AM "Magnify the Lord of Great Reversals"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-56

Mr. Daniel Hofland

12-24-23 PM "A Declaration of the Blessing of the Messiah"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:1-45,I. The Occasion for the Declaration A. A Unique Conception B. An Urgent TripII. The Fact in the Declaration A. The Blessedness of the Lord B. The Blessedness of the BelieverIII. The Response in the Declaration A. A Response by the Spirit B. A Response of JoyRev. Greg Lubbers

12-24-23 AM "A Declaration of the Blessing of the Messiah"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:1-45I. The Occasion for the Declaration A. A Unique Conception B. An Urgent TripII. The Fact in the Declaration A. The Blessedness of the Lord B. The Blessedness of the BelieverIII. The Response in the Declaration A. A Response by the Spirit B. A Response of JoyRev. Greg Lubbers

12-17-23 PM "The Battle Is the Lords"

Sermon Text: Judges 7:9-8:17Theme: God assures us that he will build his church even though he usesweak and fallible servants.I. God reassures his servants they will prevail.II. God gives the battle plan.III. Not all are united in the service of God’s anointed servant.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-17-23 AM "The Revelation of the Messiah"Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38

I. A Revelation of the Lineage of the Messiah A. A Davidic Lineage B. A Favored LineageII. A Revelation of the Conception of the Messiah A. The Need for the Conception B. The Manner of the ConceptionIII. A Revelation of the Kingdom of the Messiah A. A Spiritual Kingdom B. An Eternal Kingdom

Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-10-23 AM 'A Prophecy of the Messiah'

Isaiah 61I. The Work of the Messiah A. An Appointed Work B. A Gospel WorkII. The Blessing from the Messiah A. Restorative Blessings B. Covenantal BlessingsIII. The Response to the Messiah A. A Joyful Response B. A Focused ResponseRev. Greg Lubbers

12-10-23 PM "Praying to Our Father"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 66:1, 2, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46

I. The Attitude in Praying to Our Father A. An Attitude of Trust B. An Attitude of HumilityII. The Basis for Praying to Our Father A. The Work of Christ B. The Status of AdoptionIII. The Privilege in Praying to Our Father A. A Childlike Confidence B. A Childlike ExpectationRev. Greg Lubbers

12-3-23 PM "The Practice of Prayer"

Scripture Reading: Luke 11:1-13Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45,I. The Reason for Prayer A. A Relationship to God B. A Need for GraceII. The Criteria for Prayer A. Sincerity B. FaithIII. The Objects in Prayer A. Comprehensive Objects B. Necessary Objects

12-3-23 AM 'The Work of the Suffering Messiah'

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53I. The Need for the Work A. Explained by Simile B. Explained to ComprehensivenessII. The Essence of the Work A. A Divine Work B. A Substitute WorkIII. The Result of the Work A. A Satisfaction of Divine Justice B. A Justification of Many Persons

11-26-23 PM "The Reformation Grows"

Theme: God equips his servant and gathers his army to apply the benefits of the redemption already accomplished.I. The outpouring of the Spirit in preparation for driving out the enemyII. The message of the miracles, “God is greater than any Baal.”III. The sifting of the multitude to show the victory will be from God throughthose who trust him and are ever vigilant.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-26-23 AM "Covenant Reformation and Renewal"

Scripture Reading: Judges 6:1-33

Theme: God raises up a deliverer to restore covenantal fellowshipI. Reformation comes to the underserving.II. Reformation begins with God’s call to repentance.III. Reformation brings restored fellowship and communion.IV. Reformation is founded on the defeat of the enemy and atonement for sinRev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-23-23 Thanksgiving Day Service, "Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks - Communion with God"

Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18

I. Rejoice always.II. Pray without ceasing.III. Give thanks for everything.IV. This is the will of God for you.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-19-23 PM "A Proper Desire for God"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 97Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44

I. A Radical Desire to Obey God A. In the Depth of My Soul B. With the Knowledge of God’s CharacterII. An Imperfect Desire to Obey God A. An Experiential Confession B. A Theological ExplanationIII. A Humbling Desire to Obey God A. Through the Preaching of the Law B. To the Pursuit of a Grace

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-19-23 AM "Jesus Receives Children into the Kingdom"

Sermon Text: Matthew 19:13-15

I. The Seeking after the Kingdom A. By Perceptive Parents B. With Little ChildrenII. The Correction concerning the Kingdom A. The Need for the Correction B. The Content of the CorrectionIII. The Reception into the Kingdom A. A Gracious Reception B. A Beneficial Reception

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-12-23 PM "A Proper Use of Speech"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-17Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43, Forms & PrayersI. Reflects the Image of God A. A God Who is Truth B. A Speech That is IntelligibleII. Avoids the Sin of Lies A. The Essence of the Lie B. The Forms of the Lie C. The Destructiveness of the LieIII. Communicates the Truth in Love A. The Idea of Truth B. The Importance of Truth

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-12-23 AM "The Profit of Being Born into the Covenant"

Sermon Text: Romans 3:1, 2I. The Question of the Profit A. Given Covenant Status B. Given Previous TruthsII. The Description of the Profit A. The “Oracles of God” B. The Promises of GodIII. The Response to the Profit A. A Use of the Scriptures B. A Belief in the Promises

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-5-23 PM "A Broad Command concerning Possessions"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 42,I. Godly Stewardship of Possessions A. Under Sovereignty of God B. As Stewards for GodII. Improper Gain of Possessions A. Improper Action in Gain B. Improper Desire for GainIII. Legitimate Gift of Possessions A. The Labor Mandate B. The Golden RuleRev. Greg Lubbers

11-5-23 AM "Seeking the Peace of the City"

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:7I. The Context for Seeking this Peace A. Exile B. PilgrimageII. The Action in Seeking this Peace A. The Action of Diligent Prayers B. The Action of Simple GodlinessIII. The Purpose of Seeking this Peace A. A Quiet Life of Piety B. A Continual Progression of Covenant

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-31-23 REFORMATION DAY WORSHIP SERVICE "A Captive Conscience"

Sermon Text: Acts 24:16I. The Description of the Conscience A. An Element of a Rational Being B. An Operation of a Moral EvaluationII. The Influence on the Conscience A. The Sources of Influence B. The Impact of InfluenceIII. The Need of the Conscience A. A Cleansing of the Conscience B. A Realigning of the Conscience C. A Maintaining of the Conscience

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-29-23 AM "Sola Deo Gloria: Glory to God Alone"

Sermon Text: Romans 11:33-36I. Because of Who God Is A. God’s Sovereign Wisdom B. God’s Sovereign KnowledgeII. Because of What God Does A. In the Work of Creation B. In the Work of RedemptionIII. Because of What God Seeks A. A Spiritual Worship B. A Regulated Worship

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-22-23 PM "A Right Regard for Life"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40I. The Source of Life A. Humanity as the Creation of God B. Humanity in the Image of GodII. The Protection of Life A. In the Condemnation of the Sins of Flesh B. By the Work of the Spirit of ChristIII. The Respect for Life A. Towards Our Neighbor B. In Our Reaction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-22-23 AM "The Duty to Know an Exalted God"

Sermon Text: Psalm 46:10I. The Essence of the Duty A. An Essential Submission to God B. An Essential Knowledge of GodII. The Basis for the Duty A. The Basis of Exclusive Divinity B. The Basis of Comprehensive Providence C. The Basis of Certain ExaltationIII. The Subjects for the Duty A. The Unbelieving Subject B. The Believing Subject

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-15-23 PM "A Right Honor of Authority"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 39I. The Truth of Authority A. The Concept of Authority B. The Source of Authority C. The Delegation of AuthorityII. The Interaction with Authority A. A Proper Attitude B. The Proper ActionsIII. The Promise with Authority A. The Explanation of the Promise B. The Application of the Promise

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-15-23 AM "A Closing Word of Comfort"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:21-24

I. The Brotherly Relation behind the Comfort A. The Details of the Brotherly Relation B. The Lesson from the Brotherly RelationII. The Spiritual Nature of the Comfort A. The Description of the Spiritual Nature B. The Source of the Spiritual NatureIII. The Ultimate Basis of the Comfort A. A Gracious Basis B. An Exclusive Basis

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-8-23 PM "A Proper Regard for Sabbath"

Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-16, Revelation 1:9-1I. The Principle of the Sabbath A. The Principle of Ceasing B. The Principle of RestII. The Ordinance of the Sabbath A. A Creation Ordinance B. With Redemptive SignificanceIII. The Implications for the Sabbath A. A Love for the Sabbath B. An Obedience on the Sabbath

10-8-23 AM "The Action with Spiritual Armor"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:18-20

I. The Action of Persevering A. The Description of Perseverance B. The Need for PerseveranceII. The Action of Praying A. The Explanation of this Action B. The Purpose of this Action C. The Charge to this ActionIII. The Action of Proclaiming A. The Content of this Proclamation B. The Nature of this Proclamation C. The Prayer for this Proclamation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-1-23 PM "A Proper Respect for Truth"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 37I. The Idea of Truth A. That Which Accords with Reality B. That Which Accords with ScriptureII. The Importance of Truth A. For God’s Glory B. For Neighbor’s GoodIII. The Instrument for Truth A. The Description of the Instrument B. The Reflection on the Instrument

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-1-23 AM "A Plea for the LORD’s Mercy"

Sermon Text: Psalm 25:6, 7I. The Direction of the Plea A. From a Troubled Saint B. To a Covenantal LORDII. The Content of the Plea A. A Forgetfulness of Sins B. A Remembrance of FavorIII. The Basis for the Plea A. The Nature of Mercy B. The Origin of Mercy

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-24-23 PM "A Proper Speech of God"

Scripture Reading: Exodus 34:1-9, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 36

I. Understands the Significance of a Name

A. A Significant Revelation

B. A Significant Purpose

II. Obeys the Instruction of the Law

A. The Negative Prohibition

B. The Positive Prescription

III. Fears the Threat of the Command

A. The Explanation of the Threat

B. The Escape of the Threat

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-24-23 AM "A Call for Spiritual Armor"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:14-20

I. The Purpose of the Armor

A. Seen by Review

B. Seen by Grammar

II. The Description of the Armor

A. A Military Armor

B. An Appropriated Armor

III. The Action with the Armor

A. An Action of Praying

B. An Action of Perseverance

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-17-23 PM "A Proper Worship of God"

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy: 4:15-24

Sermon Text: Lord's Day 35

I. In Line with His Nature

A. A Spiritual Nature

B. A Jealous Nature

II. By Avoidance of Corrupt Imagery

A. The Description of Corrupt Imagery

B. The Danger of Corrupt Imagery

III. By Engagement in Faithful Worship

A. The Command for Faithful Worship

B. The Revelation of Faithful Worship

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-17-23 AM "A Call to Christian Strength"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-13

I. The Nature of Christian Strength

A. The Spiritual Nature

B. The Antithetical Nature

II. The Armor of Christian Strength

A. A Divine Armor

B. A Full Armor

III. The Purpose of Christian Strength

A. The Purpose of Combat

B. The Purpose of Victory

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-10-23 PM "A Proper Love for God"

Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-34, Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34b

I. Recognizes One God A. As He Has Revealed B. In His Absolute Sovereignty II. Avoids All Idolatry A. The Identity of Idolatry B. The Danger of Idolatry III. Encompasses All Life A. All of the Person in Life B. All of the Activities in Life

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-10-23 AM "Christian Employees are to Respect their Servants"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-4:1, Ephesians 6:9

I. The Idea of the Respect A. A Mutual Respect of Persons B. A Mutual Respect of Relations II. The Display of Respect A. By Showing Positive Serving B. By Avoiding Negative Threatening III. The Knowledge behind the Respect A. A Knowledge of a Universal Master B. A Knowledge of an Impartial Master

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-3-23 PM "The Christian and the Law of God"

Scripture Reading: I John 3, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34a

I. The Giver of the Law A. A Holy God B. A Redeeming God II. The Relation to the Law A. The Christian is Free from the Law B. Yet, the Christian is Bound to the Law III. The Essence of the Law A. Loving External Actions B. Loving Internal Actions

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-3-23 AM "Christian Employees are to Serve their Masters"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:5-8

I. The Duty of Christian Employees A. The Duty of Obedient Service B. The Duty of Sincere Service II. The Focus of Christian Employees A. The Explanation of the Focus B. The Application of the Focus III. The Motive for Christian Employees A. The Description of the Motive B. The Impact of the Motive

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-27-23 PM "The Conversion of the Christian"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32

I. The Importance of Conversion A. Theologically Explained B. Biblically ProclaimedII. The Realm of Conversion A. The Realm of Understanding B. The Realm of ConductIII. The Evidence of Conversion A. The Description of the Evidence B. The Reflection on the EvidenceRev. Greg Lubbers

8-27-23 AM “Christian Parenting”

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6, Page 209Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:4, Page 1347I. By Christian Fathers A. The Description of a Christian Father B. The Importance of a Christian FatherII. In Christian Love A. The Description of Christian Love B. The Display of Christian LoveIII. For Christian Life A. In Spiritual Maturity B. By Biblical Instruction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-20-23 "The Good Works of Christian Thanksgiving"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32

I. The Cause of the Good Works A. A Spiritual Redemption by Christ B. A Spiritual Renewal by Spirit II. The Reason for the Good Works A. Good Works Show Thankfulness B. Good Works Support Assurance C. Good Works Exercise Evangelism III. The Importance of the Good Works A. As an Evidence of Salvation B. As a Motivation to Godliness

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-20-23 AM "Christian Children are to Obey their Parents"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:1-3

I. The Description of this Obedience A. Christian Children are to Obey their Parents B. Christian Children are to Honor their Parents II. The Basis for this Obedience A. The Basis of Moral Good B. The Basis of Obedience to Christ III. The Promise in this Obedience A. The Promise in a General Proverb B. The Promise in an Eternal Truth Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-23-23 PM "The Administration of the Lord's Supper"

I Corinthians 11:23-32

I. The Testimony of the Lord’s Supper A. A Testimony of Complete Forgiveness B. A Testimony of Spiritual Engrafting II. The Attendees of the Lord’s Supper A. A Spiritual Description of the Attendees B. A Stark Contrast to the Attendees III. The Protection of the Lord’s Supper A. The Reason for the Protection B. The Manner of the Protection

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-13-23 AM "Christian Husbands are to Love their Wives"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25-33

I. The Command for Loving their Wives A. The Action in the Command B. The Direction of the Command II. The Example for Loving their Wives A. The Sacrificial Provision for the Bride B. The Sacrificial Nourishment of the Bride III. The Relation in Loving their Wives A. The Unity in this Relation B. The Mystery of this Relation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-13-23 PM "Addressing Sin in the Church"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:10-35, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 31, Q & A, 85, F & P, 236

I. The Need to Address Sin in the Church A. The Existence of Sin B. The Command of Scripture II. The Way to Address Sin in the Church A. Biblical Admonitions B. Consistorial Binding C. Earnest Prayer III. The Reason to Address Sin in the Church A. The Recovery of the Person B. The Protection of the Congregation C. The Glory of the LORD

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-6-23 AM "A Hope for Redemption"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 130

I. The Cry for the Hope A. The Setting for the Cry B. The Direction of the Cry II. The Truth in the Hope A. The Reality of the Truth B. The Response to the Truth III. The Action in the Hope A. The Subject of the Action B. The Object in the Action

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-6-23 PM "The Keys of the Heavenly Kingdom"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 18

I. The Identity of the Keys A. The Preaching of the Holy Gospel B. The Exercise of a Christian Discipline II. The Operation of the Keys A. Opening the Kingdom to Believers B. Closing the Kingdom to Unbelievers III. The Solemnity of the Keys A. Based on the Nature of the Kingdom B. Based on the Judgment of the King

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-30-23 PM "Blessed Are the Pure in Heart"

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:8

Dr. Cornel Venema

7-30-23 AM "Blessed Are the Meek"

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:5

Dr. Cornel Venema

7-23-23 AM ''Christian Wives are to be Submissive to their Husbands"

Psalm 127

I. The Context for this Submission A. A Description of New Life B. A Description of Domestic Life II. The Description of this Submission A. A Description of the Nature of this Submission B. A Description of the Extent of this Submission III. The Reason for this Submission A. The Reason of Economic Structure of Authority B. The Reason of Humble Obedience to Christ

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-16-23 PM "The Language of the Lord’s Supper"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 29

I. The Understanding of the Language

A. The Importance of the Understanding

B. The Explanation for the Understanding

II. The Instruction in the Language

A. The Source of the Instruction

B. The Content of the InstructionIII. The Assurance from the Language

A. Assurance of Union with Christ

B. Assurance of Benefits from Christ

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-16-23 AM "The Christian's Profession of Faith"

Sermon Text: Romans 10:9, 10

I. The Source of the Profession of Faith

A. The Source of the Mouth

B. The Source of the Heart

II. The Content in the Profession of Faith

A. The Objective Content of Doctrine

B. The Subject Content of Belief

III. The Benefit of the Profession of Faith

A. The Explanation of the Benefit

B. The Application of the Benefit

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-9-23 PM "The Lord’s Supper"

Scripture Reading: John 6:22-59, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 28,

I. The Focus of the Lord’s Supper A. The One Sacrifice of Christ B. The Dual Benefits from Christ II. The Receiving of the Lord’s Supper A. A Symbolic Act B. A Simple Faith III. The Nourishment from the Lord’s Supper A. The Need for Nourishment B. The Manner of Nourishment

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-9-23 AM "Children of God are to be Filled with the Spirit"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:17-21

I. The Purpose of Being Filled with the Spirit A. The Purpose of an Understanding B. The Purpose of a Directing II. The Contrast to Being Filled with the Spirit A. The Description of the Contrast B. The Application concerning the Contrast III. The Effect of Being Filled with the Spirit A. As Demonstrated to One Another B. As Demonstrated to the Lord

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-2-23 PM "The Resurgence of Canaan Put Down"

Scripture Reading: Judges 4

Theme: God’s lightning bolt overcomes the accursed oppressor.

I. An accursed oppressor—sold into the hands of the Canaanites II. Two godly women, heroines of the faith III. A reluctant savior, Barak, God’s lightning bolt

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

7-2-23 AM "One on One Against the Enemy’s Leader"

Scripture Reading: Judges 3:12-30

Theme: Ehud’s victory over the enemy’s leader and subsequent calling out of Israel to do battle foreshadows Christ’s victory over Satan at the cross and Christ’s call to us to follow him and do battle with the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God.

I. The odious oppressors - three of them II. The lone warrior III. The call to arms

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

6-25-23 PM "The Baptism of the LORD’s Children"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 27

I. The Promise in Baptism A. Its Essence B. Its Recipients II. The Inclusion with Baptism A. Included in the LORD’s People B. Included in the Christian Church III. The Distinction with Baptism A. A Distinct Obligation to Faith B. A Distinct Obligation to Repentance Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-25-23 AM "Children of God are to Walk in Wisdom"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:15, 16,

I. The Subjects of Walking in Wisdom A. Regenerated Subjects B. Converted Subjects II. The Manner of Walking in Wisdom A. A Cautious Manner of Walking B. An Aggressive Manner of Walking III. The Reason for Walking in Wisdom A. The Reality in the Reason B. The Response to the Reason Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-18-23 PM "The Declaration of the Gospel"

Acts 10:34-43

Canons of Dort 2.5

I. The Promise in the Declaration of the Gospel

A. The Contents of the Promise

B. The Focus of the Promise

II. The Command in the Declaration of the Gospel

A. A Command to Repent

B. A Command to Believe

III. The Range of the Declaration of the Gospel

A. A Broad Range

B. A Sovereign Range

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-18-23 AM "A Psalm for a Missional Church"

Psalm 67

I. Expresses the Request of a Missional Church

A. The Content of the Request

B. The Reason for the Request

II. Reveals the Desire of a Missional Church

A. The Focus of the Desire

B. The Scope of the Desire

III. Displays the Purpose of a Missional Church

A. The Essence of the Purpose

B. The Blessing in the Purpose

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-11-23 PM "Christian Baptism"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 26

I. The Institution of Christian Baptism A. The Record of the Institution B. The Importance of the Institution II. The Symbolism in Christian Baptism A. Washed with Christ’s Blood B. Washed with Christ’s Spirit III. The Relationship with Christian Baptism A. Relationship with Triune God B. Relationship with Fellow Believers Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-11-23 AM "The Lamb of God"

Sermon Text: John 1:36

I. The Testifier to the Lamb A. John’s Work of Preparation B. John’s Work of Perception II. The Attention to the Lamb A. As the Lamb B. As the Lamb of God III. The Response to the Lamb A. The Response of a “Sure Knowledge” B. The Response of a “Wholehearted Trust” Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-4-23 PM "Redemption through the Work of the Spirit"

Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:22-2:3, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 25

I. Producing a Faith A. By a Sovereign Work B. In a Personal Heart II. Embracing a Promise A. Of the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins B. Of the Gracious Gift of Life III. Resting on Christ A. His Atoning Sacrifice B. His Exclusive Sacrifice

Rev. Greg Lubbers

6-4-23 AM "Children of God are to Walk in Light"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:3-14,

I. The Path of Walking in Light A. Avoiding Perverse Action B. Avoiding Perverse Speech II. The Knowledge of Walking in Light A. A Knowledge concerning Condemnation B. A Knowledge against Deception III. The Reason for Walking in Light A. The Impact of the Grace of God B. The Desire to Please the Lord

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-28-23 PM 'Redemption and the Role of Good Works'

Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-14

I. The Importance of the Question A. Important Polemically B. Important PastorallyII. The Truth in the Answer A. The Righteous Standard of God B. The Imperfect Nature of WorksIII. The Clarification for the Life A. The Obligation of Holiness B. The Reward for HolinessRev. Greg Lubbers

5-21-28 AM "Imitators of God"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1, 2

I. The Focus of the Imitation A. The Focus of a Reverence to God B. The Focus of an Appreciation for ChristII. The Action in the Imitation A. The Description of the Action B. The Display of the ActionIII. The Motive for the Imitation A. The Motive of Divine Love B. The Motive of Christ’s Sacrifice

5-21-23 PM "Redemption through Righteousness in Christ"Scripture Reading: Acts 16:25-34, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 23

I. The Idea of Righteousness A. In Relationship to God’s Being B. In Relationship to God’s LawII. The Basis for Righteousness A. The Work of Christ B. The Gift of GodIII. The Reception of Righteousness A. The Manner of the Reception B. The Benefit with the Reception

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-21-23 AM "A Life of Kindness"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:32

I. The Audience for a Life of Kindness A. An Audience of Saints B. An Audience of Fellow SaintsII. The Action in a Life of Kindness A. An Action of a Certain Attitude B. An Action of a Certain DutyIII. The Analogy in a Life of Kindness A. The Description of the Analogy B. The Application of the Analogy

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-18-23 Ascension Day "An Invitation to Approach the Throne of Grace"

Scripture Reading : Hebrews 4,

I. The Object of the Approach A. A Sovereign Throne B. A Gracious ThroneII. The Attitude in the Approach A. The Description of the Attitude B. The Basis for the AttitudeIII. The Purpose of the Approach A. In a Time of Need B. For the Obtaining of Help

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-14-23 PM "God's Holiness Triumphs"

Scripture Reading: Exodus 17:1-7I. The Setting for Provision A. The complaint of the people. B. The response from the Lord.II. The Grounds for Judgment A. The words of Moses. B. The actions of Moses.III. The Holiness of God Revealed A. The holiness of provision. B. The holiness of judgment

Theme: God shows his holiness by providing for his people and judging sin.Mr. Daniel Hofland

5-14-23 AM "Real Defilement"Sermon Text: Mark 7:14-23

Theme: Jesus reveals that our defilement flows out of our hearts, the one sourcewe cannot purify.

I. Jesus Removes Tradition as the Source of Defilement A. The tradition that distorts God’s law. B. The tradition that is powerless to cleanse.II. Jesus Responds to the Question of the Disciples A. The question that shows their hardness of heart. B. The question that shows the folly of tradition.III. Jesus Reveals the Heart as the Source of Defilement A. The heart that yearns to sin. B. The heart that needs messianic cleansing

Mr. Daniel Hofland

5-7-23 PM "Redemption in Eternity with Jesus Christ"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 73, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 22I. With Jesus Christ in the Intermediate State A. The Knowledge of the Intermediate State B. The Hope in the Intermediate StateII. With Jesus Christ in the Bodily Resurrection A. The Power in the Bodily Resurrection B. The Transformation in the Bodily ResurrectionIII. With Jesus Christ in the Life Everlasting A. The Experience of Life Everlasting B. The Purpose of Life Everlasting

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-7-23 AM "Death to Rotten Talk"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:2-6, Ephesians 4:29-31

I. The Summary of the Death to Rotten Talk A. A Summary concerning What Should Not Be Said B. A Summary concerning What Should Be SaidII. The Importance of the Death to Rotten Talk A. Given the Person of the Holy Spirit B. Given the Work of the Holy SpiritIII. The Clarification in the Death to Rotten Talk A. A Clarification concerning What Needs to Die B. A Clarification concerning Why It Needs to Die

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-30-23 PM "Redemption in the Church of Jesus Christ"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 103, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21

I. The Nature of the Church A. An Assembled Nature B. A Living NatureII. The Participation in the Church A. By Communion with Christ B. By Service for OthersIII. The Forgiveness for the Church A. The Act in Forgiveness B. The Basis for Forgiveness

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-30-23 AM "Death to Theft"Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:28I. The Deed in Death to Theft A. The Deed of Spiritual Conversion B. The Deed of Necessary MortificationII. The Contrast in Death to Theft A. A Contrasted Action B. A Contrasted EvaluationIII. The Motivation for Death to Theft A. The Motivation of an Action B. The Motivation of an Attitude

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-23-23 PM "Redemption by the Work of the Holy Spirit"Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 20,

I. The Person of the Holy Spirit A. His Distinct Identity B. His Unique NameII. The Work of the Holy Spirit A. In Relationship to the Christ B. In Relationship to the ChristianIII. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit A. Instruction in the Faith B. Comfort in the Faith

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-23-23 AM "Death to Anger"Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:26-27I. The Description in Death to Anger A. A Description of the Concept of Death B. A Description of the Passion of AngerII. The Antidote in Death to Anger A. The Antidote of a Proper Attitude to Anger B. The Antidote of a Quick Action to AngerIII. The Importance of Death to Anger A. Stated Textually B. Applied Pastorally

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-16-23 PM "Redemption through the Reign of Jesus Christ"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23,I. The Position for the Reign A. A Position of Exaltation B. A Position of GovernmentII. The Blessing of the Reign A. A Distribution of Provision B. A Defense of ProtectionIII. The Culmination of the Reign A. The Event of the Culmination B. The Hope for the Culmination

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-16-23 AM "God’s Duty for Humanity" GEMS Sunday

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19,I. The Question of God’s Duty for Humanity A. The Question in Its Original Context B. The Question in Its Perpetual ExistenceII. The Revelation of God’s Duty for Humanity A. The Source of the Revelation B. The Method of the RevelationIII. The Explanation of God’s Duty for Humanity A. In Relationship to One’s Neighbor B. In Relationship to One’s God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-9-23 PM "A Peaceful Easter"

Sermon Text: Luke 24:36-43I. The Declaration of the Peace A. The Source of the Declaration B. The Content of the DeclarationII. The Need for Peace A. Troubled Persons B. Doubting HeartsIII. The Basis for Peace A. The Reality of the Resurrection B. The Result of the ResurrectionRev. Greg Lubbers

4-9-23 AM "Disappointing Easter"

Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35

I. The Reality of a Disappointing Easter A. The Context of this Reality B. The Question of this RealityII. The Reason for a Disappointing Easter A. Disappointed Hope B. Ignorant ExpectationsIII. The Remedy for a Disappointing Easter A. The Explanation of Scripture B. The Breaking of Bread

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Good Friday Service, "A Word of Remembrance"

Scripture Reading: Luke 23:26-43,I. The Need for Remembrance A. Given an Impending Death B. Given an Awakened SoulII. The Request for Remembrance A. The Nature of the Request B. The Contrast to the RequestIII. The Answer of Remembrance A. The Wonder of the Answer B. The Description of the Answer

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-2-23 PM "Redemption through the Ascension of Jesus Christ"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18, Colossians 3:1-11

I. The Understanding of the Ascension A. The Details in the Understanding B. The Basis for the UnderstandingII. The Clarification of the Ascension A. A Clarification of the Natures B. A Clarification of the PresenceIII. The Advantage of the Ascension A. The Description of the Advantage B. The Contrast with the Advantage

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-2-23 AM "The King’s Entry to Jerusalem"Sermon Text: Matthew 21:1-11I. Reveals the Nature of the King A. The Sovereign Authority of the King B. The Meek Humility of the KingII. Fulfills the Purpose of the King A. In the Work of Salvation B. In the Gathering of MultitudesIII. Produces a Response to the King A. A Petition for Salvation B. A Doxology for Salvation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-26-23 PM “Redemption through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ”

I Peter 1:3-5

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 17

I. Raised for Our Justification

A. By Overcoming Faith

B. By Applying Righteousness

II. Raised for Our Sanctification

A. The Power of Sanctification

B. The Agent of Sanctification

III. Raised for Our Glorification

A. As a Pledge

B. For our Hope

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-26-23 AM "A Call to a Specific Life of Conversion: Death to Lying"

Scripture Reading: James 3, Ephesians 4:25I. The Action in Death to Lying A. A Grammatical Description B. A Practical ApplicationII. The Contrast in Death to Lying A. The Duty in the Contrast B. The Object in the ContrastIII. The Ground for Death to Lying A. A Theological Explanation B. A Practical ExhortationRev. Greg Lubbers

3-19-23 PM "Redemption through the Death of Jesus Christ"Scripture Reading: Romans 6I. The Reason for the Cause of Death A. A Biblical Description of the Concept of Death B. A Biblical Description of the Threat of DeathII. The Reason for the Christ’s Death A. Satisfaction for Our Sins B. Sanctification of Our GravesIII. The Reason for the Christian’s Death A. A Spiritual Dying to Sinfulness B. An Eternal Passing to Glory

Rev. Greg Lubbers

03-19-23 AM "A Call to a General Life of Conversion"Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:17-24

I. A Call to a Necessary Life of Conversion A. In Light of the Walk of the Gentiles B. In Light of the Work of JesusII. A Call to a Continual Life of Conversion A. Based upon a Definitive Conversion B. Displayed through a Progressive ConversionIII. A Call to a Transformative Life of Conversion A. By Putting off the Old Man B. By Putting on the New ManRev. Greg Lubbers

3-12-23 PM "Othniel"

Sermon Text: Judges 3:7-11

I. The origin of the judges goes back to Exodus 18 and Numbers 11.

II. The first oppression foreshadows a future oppression by Babylon.

III. The first judge is a Spirit anointed deliverer who gives the people rest.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-12-23 AM "Israel’s Failure and God’s Response"

Sermon Text: Judges 2:6-3:6

I. The failure of the first generation: - to teach the next generation.

II. The failure of following generations—Baalism.

III. God’s Response - painful discipline and constant warfare.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-5-23 PM "Rebuke & Renewal"

Sermon Text: Judges 2:1-5

I. The rebuke comes from the angel of the Lord.

II. Israel is charged with breaking the covenant.

III. The covenant is renewed through repentance and sacrifice.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-5-23 AM "The Gift and Calling of Work"

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:18-24, Colossians 3:18-4:1

I. Our God is a God who works.

II. Being created in the image of God means we are created to work.

III. Offer your work to God for his glory.

IV. Sin and the curse have made work hard.

V. Three keys to enjoying work.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-26-23 PM "Redemption through the Suffering of Jesus Christ"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15

I. What He Suffered

A. The Severe Wrath of God

B. The Righteous Wrath of God

II. Why He Suffered

A. As an Atoning Sacrifice

B. As a Substitutionary Sacrifice

III. How He Suffered

A. Condemned by Pilate

B. Sentenced to Crucifixion

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-26-23 AM "The Unexpected Standards of Christ’s Kingdom"

Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13-31

Theme: Jesus Reveals the Unexpected Standards of His Kingdom

I. Commending the Imitation of Its Simplest Citizens (vss. 13-16)

II. Demanding the Rejection of Our Earthly Security (vss. 17-22)

III. Ensuring the Reception of His Unattainable Kingdom (vss. 23-31)

Rev. Doug Barnes

2-19-23 PM "Redemption through the Incarnation of Jesus Christ"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 14

I. The Action in the Incarnation

A. The Agent of the Action

B. The Manner of the Action

II. The Result of the Incarnation

A. The Fulfillment of a Promise

B. The Provision of a Mediator

III. The Benefit of the Incarnation

A. The Description of the Benefit

B. The Recipients of the Benefit

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-19-23 AM "The LORD Establishes His Covenant with Abram"

Sermon Text: Genesis 12:1-9

I. By a Divine Call

A. With a Sovereign Command

B. With a Gracious Promise

II. With a Human Response

A. Of the Act of Faithful Obedience

B. Of the Act of Faithful Worship

III. Through a Gracious Fulfillment

A. To the Seed of Abram

B. Through the Seed of Abram

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-12-23 PM "Redemption by Our Lord"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13, I Peter 1:13-21.

I. The Nature of Our Lord

A. His Eternal Divinity

B. His Unique Sonship

II. The Work of Our Lord

A. A Delivering Work

B. A Costly Work

III. The Relation to Our Lord

A. A Relation of Sonship

B. A Relation of Servanthood

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-12-23 AM The Gifts for the Unity of the Church"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:7-16

I. The Source of the Gifts

A. An Ascended Redeemer

B. A Redemptive Grace

II. The Description of the Gifts

A. The Gift of Equipping Officers

B. The Gift of Ministering Saints

III. The Purpose of the Gifts

A. A Growth in Unity

B. A Growth to Maturity

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-5-2023 PM 'Redemption by the Work of Christ'

Scripture Reading: John 1:29-41, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12

I. The Prophetic Revelation of Redemption

A. The Content of the Prophetic Revelation

B. The Belief of the Prophetic Revelation

II. The Priestly Sacrifice for Redemption

A. The Nature of the Priestly Sacrifice

B. The Result of the Priestly Sacrifice

III. The Kingly Preservation in Redemption

A. The Manner of the Kingly Preservation

B. The Purpose of the Kingly Preservation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-5-23 AM "The Blessed Reality of Forgiveness"

Sermon Text: Psalm 32:1-2

I. The Context for this Blessed Reality

A. The Confession of Sin

B. The Exercise of Repentance

II. The Basis for this Blessed Reality

A. A Substitutionary Forgiveness

B. A Substitutionary Covering

III. The Condition in this Blessed Reality

A. The Description of the Condition

B. The Necessity of the Condition

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-29-23 PM "Deliverance in the Name of Jesus"

Scripture Reading: I Timothy 1:12-17, Lord's Day 11

I. The Understanding of the Name

A. Through the Scriptures

B. By the Spirit

II. The Work of the Name

A. A Saving Work

B. An Exclusive Work

III. The Belief in the Name

A. The Nature of the Belief

B. The Importance of the Belief

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-29-2023 AM "A Plea for the Unity of the Church"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-6

I. The Duty of Unity

A. Because of the Relationship to Christ

B. Because of the Call of Christ

II. The Characteristics for Unity

A. The Description of the Characteristics

B. The Source of the Characteristics

C. The Application concerning the Characteristics

III. The Reason for Unity

A. The Unity of God

B. The Unity of Salvation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Deliverance by Divine Providence"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 42, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 10

I. Providential Preservation and Patience

II. Providential Cooperation and Thankfulness

III. Providential Government and Confidence

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Prayer for the Knowledge of the Church"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21

I. The Direction of the Prayer

A. Directed to the Almighty God

B. Directed to the One Father

II. The Content of the Prayer

A. Includes a Request for Spiritual Strength

B. Includes a Request for Christ’s Presence

III. The Purpose of the Prayer

A. An Increase in Knowledge

B. A Fullness of God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-15-23 PM "Deliverance by an Almighty Father"

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-34, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 9

I. The Work of the Father

A. The Description of the Work

B. The Display in the Work

II. The Relation to the Father

A. A Personal Relationship of Fellowship

B. A Saving Relationship through Christ

III. The Trust in the Father

A. A Trust for Provision

B. A Trust for Protection

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-15-23 AM "A Description of the Mystery of Christ"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:1-13

I. The Idea of the Mystery of Christ

A. The Idea Viewed Grammatically

B. The Idea Viewed Textually

II. The Display of the Mystery of Christ

A. Displayed by an Apostolic Proclamation

B. Displayed by a Believing Reception

III. The Purpose of the Mystery of Christ

A. The Explanation of the Purpose

B. The Reflection on the Purpose

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-8-2023 PM "Deliverance by the Triune God"

Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:1-5, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 8

I. The Unity of the Trinity

A. The Theological Truth of the Unity

B. The Practical Importance of the Unity

II. The Plurality of the Trinity

A. Distinct Persons

B. Distinct Operations

III. The Revelation of the Trinity

A. The Role of the Revelation

B. The Reception of the Revelation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-8-2023 AM "Living with Zeal for the Fear of the LORD"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 37

I. A Contrastive Way to Live

A. A Comparison

B. A Warning

II. A Perpetual Way to Live

A. The Idea

B. The Importance

III. A Rewarded Way to Live

A. The Truth in the Reward

B. The Motivation of the Reward

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-1-2023 PM "God is Good and Does Good"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:65-72

Theme: Despite suffering affliction, the psalmist confesses that God is good and does good for he knows that all that God does serves the greatest good of all.

I. God is good.

II. God does good.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

1-1-2023 AM "He Trains My Hands for War"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 144

I. God’s People Preserved (vv. 1-4)

II. God’s People in Prayer (vv. 5-11)

III. God’s People at Peace (vv. 12-15)

Rev. Bryce De Zwarte

12-25-22 AM "The Birth of Jesus"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

I. The History of the Birth of Jesus

A. The Details of the History

B. The Importance of the History

II. The Location of the Birth of Jesus

A. The Description of the Location

B. The Purpose of the Location

III. The Humility of the Birth of Jesus

A. The Revelation of the Humility

B. The Reason for the Humility

Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-25-22 PM "The Song of Angels"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

I. The Reason for the Song

A. The Event of the Incarnation

B. The Announcement of the Incarnation

II. The Content of the Song

A. The Summary of the Content

B. The Emphasis of the Content

III. The Revelation in the Song

A. A Provision of Peace

B. A Provision for Men

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Deliverance by True Faith"

John 20:24-31, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 7

I. The Importance of True Faith

A. As the Sole Means of Salvation

B. As the Saving Link to Christ

II. The Benefits of True Faith

A. The Gracious Gift of the Remission of Sins

B. The Gracious Gift of the Righteousness of Salvation

III. The Content of True Faith

A. The Word of God

B. The Work of Redemption

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Song of Zechariah"

Luke 1:5-25

I. The Occasion for the Song

A. The Birth of John

B. The Role of John

II. The Work in the Song

A. Imparting a Knowledge of Salvation

B. Proclaiming the Remission of Sins

III. The Blessing in the Song

A. The Blessing of Mercy

B. The Blessing of Guidance

Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-11-2022 PM "Deliverance by a Mediator"

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18

I. The Requirements of the Mediator

A. Concerning the Natures

B. Concerning the Person

II. The Name of the Mediator

A. Reveals the Concept of the Mediator

B. Reveals the Gift of the Mediator

III. The Knowledge of the Mediator

A. The Source of the Knowledge

B. The Manner of the Knowledge

Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-11-2022 AM "The Song of Mary"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:25-56

I. The Source of the Song

A. The Person of Mary

B. The Soul of Mary

II. The Focus of the Song

A. The Person of God

B. The Work of God

III. The Reason for the Song

A. The Exercise of Faith

B. The Appreciation of Salvation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

'The Name of the Savior'

Matthew 1:21

I. Reveals the Nature of the Salvation

II. Reveals the People of the Salvation

III. Reveals the Certainty of the Salvation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-4-22 PM "Deliverance by Satisfaction"

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 5

I. The Need for Satisfaction

A. The Awareness of the Need

B. The Goal behind the Need

II. The Inability of Satisfaction

A. The Inability of Self

B. The Inability of Others

III. The Way of Satisfaction

A. A Mediating Way

B. An Exclusive Way

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Final Call to Walk in the Light"

John 12:44-50

Theme: Jesus ends his public ministry with an urgent plea to walk in the light.

I. The end of his public ministry.

II. The urgent call to faith.

A. Believe because Jesus is the agent of the Father.

B. Believe to come out of darkness.

C. Believe because if you don’t, you will be judged.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-27-22 PM "Conquest and Compromise"

Scripture Reading: Judges 1:1-35

I. The command and promise of the Lord.

II. Israel's initial faithfulness.

III. Israel’s progressive failure.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

'Give Thanks for His Unfailing Love'

Psalm 107

Theme: We should be thankful that the steadfast love of the Lord shows mercy even to covenant breakers when they cry out to the Lord in their trouble.

I. The Psalm concerns the return from Babylonian exile.

II. The Psalm contains four metaphors for the trouble God sends to the unfaithful.

III. The Psalm encourages the unfaithful to cry out to the Lord in their trouble.

IV. The Psalm commands all who have experienced God’s steadfast love to give thanks.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

'The Justice of My Misery'

Psalm 5

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 4

I. Just Given Law’s Demands

A. The Law’s Relationship to God

B. The Law’s Relationship to Man

II. Just Given Man’s Ability

A. The Creation with the Ability

B. The Loss of the Ability

III. Just Given God’s Nature

A. The Idea of a Just Nature

B. The Demand of a Just Nature

Rev. Greg Lubbers

'A Description of the Status of Believers'

Ephesians 2:19-22

I. The Nature of the Status

A. A Status of Citizenship

B. A Status of Privilege

II. The Basis for the Status

A. The Explanation of the Basis

B. The Implications of the Basis

III. The Purpose of the Status

A. The Description of the Purpose

B. The Privilege of the Purpose

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-13-22 PM "The Cause of My Misery"

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-31; 3:1-7, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 3

I. Created in God’s Image

A. With Moral Capacity

B. With Moral Ability

C. With Moral Responsibility

II. Fallen in Adam’s Sin

A. The Connection to Adam’s Fall

B. The Result of Adam’s Fall

III. Depraved in Soul’s Extent

A. The Description of the Extent

B. The Remedy for the Extent

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-13-22 AM "An Explanation of the Peace of Jesus"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-18

I. The Idea of the Peace

A. A Peace with God

B. A Peace between Persons

II. The Work for the Peace

A. The Description of the Work

B. The Place of the Work

III. The Result of the Peace

A. The Description of the Result

B. The Proclamation of the Result

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-6-22 PM "The Revelation of My Misery"

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37

I. The Source of the Revelation

A. A Divine Source

B. A Legal Source

II. The Results in the Revelation

A. An Identity of My Requirement

B. An Identity of My Inability

III. The Purpose of the Revelation

A. An Experiential Knowledge as a Miserable Sinner

B. An Experiential Cry as a Miserable Sinner

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-6-22 AM "An Exhortation to Remember Our Former Situation"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:11-13

I. The Description of the Former Situation

A. The Purpose of the Description

B. The Details in the Description

II. The Transformation from the Former Situation

A. The Heart of the Transformation

B. The Cause of the Transformation

III. The Reconciliation from the Former Situation

A. The Objects of Reconciliation

B. The Manner of Reconciliation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Faith Alone"

Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-17

I. The Importance of Faith

A. Its Relation to the “Power of God to Salvation”

B. Its Relation to the Appropriation of Gospel for Salvation

II. The Nature of Faith

A. A Knowledge of the Gospel

B. A Confidence in the Gospel

III. The Benefit of Faith

A. The Imputation of Righteousness

B. The Way of Life

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-30-22 AM "A Description of God’s Saving Work"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

I. Describing Man’s Condition

A. A Condition of Spiritual Death

B. A Condition of Spiritual Corruption

II. Describing God’s Intervention

A. The Motives for His Intervention

B. The Action in His Intervention

III. Describing Grace’s Demonstration

A. A Demonstration of God’s Attributes

B. A Demonstration of God’s Work

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-23-22 PM "The Quest for Comfort"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 1

I. The Reason for the Quest

A. A Practical Experience of Misery

B. An Ultimate Cause of Misery

II. The Simplicity of the Quest

A. The Simplicity Ignored

B. The Simplicity Explained

III. The Answer for the Quest

A. The Idea of Comfort

B. The Way to Comfort

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-23-22 AM "An Expression of Gratitude for the Spiritual Growth of the Church"

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23

I. The Setting for the Expression

A. A Setting of the Hearing of a Report

B. A Setting of the Hearing of the Graces

II. The Request in the Expression

A. A Request for Spiritual Perception

B. A Request for the Gift of Spiritual Perception

C. A Request for the Gift of Spiritual Perception in Understanding

III. The Desire behind the Expression

A. A Desire concerning Specific Knowledge

B. A Desire concerning Specific Objects

C. A Desire concerning Specific Focus

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-16-22 PM "Holding Fast the Sound Word"

Sermon Text: II Timothy 1:13-14

I. The Content of Sound Words

A. Biblical Words of Doctrinal Truth

B. Biblical Words of Practical Implication

II. The Purpose of Sound Words

A. To Glorify God

B. To Save Sinners

III. The Value of Sound Words

A. The Value for Us

B. The Value for Our Children

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-16-22 AM "A Doxology to God for the Spiritual Blessing of Inheritance"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:11-14

I. The Source of the Inheritance

A. The Sovereign Will of God

B. The Sovereign Power of God

II. The Reception of the Inheritance

A. Received by the Exercise of Faith

B. Received by the Seal of the Spirit

III. The Purpose of the Inheritance

A. The Identification of the Purpose

B. The Elaboration on the Purpose

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-9-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the End"

Scripture Reading: Revelation 20:11-21:8

I. And Historic Consummation

A. At a Set Time

B. With a Catastrophic Act

II. And Christ’s Return

A. A Glorious Return

B. A Resurrecting Return

III. And Final Judgment

A. Its Reality

B. Its Nature

C. It Outcome

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-9-22 AM "A Command to Continue in the Faith"

Scripture Reading: II Timothy 3

I. The Need for Continuing in the Faith

A. Given the Presence of Evil Men

B. Given the Progression of Evil Men

C. Given the Deception of Evil Men

II. The Essence of Continuing in the Faith

A. The Essential Person

B. The Essential Action

C. The Essential Position

III. The Knowledge for Continuing in the Faith

A. The Content of this Knowledge

B. The Source of this Knowledge

C. The Result of this Knowledge

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-2-22 PM "Our Belief concerning Civil Government: 3"

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-7,

I. A Proper View of Government

A. The Biblical Purpose of Government

B. The Contemporary Form of Government

II. A Proper Action to Government

A. An Internal Honor of the Office

B. An External Obedience to the Officials

III. A Proper Request for Government

A. The Content of the Request

B. The Purpose for the Request

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-2-22 AM "God’s Love for the World"

Scripture Reading: John 3:14-17

I. The Object of the Love

A. A Present Humanity

B. A Fallen Humanity

II. The Action of the Love

A. A Free Gift

B. A Sacrificial Gift

III. The Result of the Love

A. A Saving Result

B. A Discriminating Result

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning Civil Government: 2”

Acts 19:21-41

Belgic Confession, Article 36

I. The Civil Government and the Preaching

A. A Facilitating Role

B. A Contributing Role

II. The Civil Government and the Spheres

A. The Idea of Spheres

B. The Limit of Spheres

III. The Civil Government and the Kingdom

A. The Progress of the Christian Kingdom

B. The Resistance to the Anti-Christian Kingdom

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“A Doxology to God for the Spiritual Blessing of Redemption”

Ephesians 1:7-10

I. The Description of the Spiritual Blessing of Redemption

A. Described as “Redemption”

B. Described as “Forgiveness”

II. The Manner of the Spiritual Blessing of Redemption

A. A Redemption by the Blood of Jesus

B. A Redemption by the Grace of God

III. The Revelation of the Spiritual Blessing of Redemption

A. The Idea of this Revelation

B. The Content of this Revelation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning Civil Government: 1”

Genesis 9:1-17

Belgic Confession, Article 36

I. The Necessary Purpose of Government

A. The Progress of Humanity

B. The Presence of Sin

II. The Divine Institution of Government

A. The Revelation of the Divine Institution

B. The Implications of the Divine Institution

III. The Limited Role of Government

A. To Punish Evil

B. The Protect the Good

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-18-22 AM "A Doxology to God for the Spiritual Blessing of Election"

Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:3-6

I. The Source of the Spiritual Blessing of Election

A. A Divine Source

B. An Exclusive Source

II. The Description of the Spiritual Blessing of Election

A. A Description of the Act of Election

B. A Description of the Response to Election

III. The Purpose of the Spiritual Blessing of Election

A. An Election unto Consecration

B. An Election unto Praise

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"An Apostolic Greeting to the Church"

Ephesians 1:1-2

I. Includes the Head of the Church

A. The Connection to the Head of the Church

B. The Importance of the Head of the Church

II. Includes a Description of the Church

A. The Holiness of the Church

B. The Faith of the Church

III. Includes the Blessings of the Church

A. The Description of the Blessings

B. The Source of the Blessings

Rev. Greg Lubbers

9-11-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the Lord’s Supper"

Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 11:23-34

Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 35

I. The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper

A. As Instituted by Christ

B. For Nourishment of Faith

II. The Administration of the Lord’s Supper

A. The Sacramental Actions

B. The Spiritual Mystery

III. The Reception of the Lord’s Supper

A. An Improper Reception

B. A Proper Reception

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning Christian Baptism”

Belgic Confession, Article 34

I. The Symbolism of Christian Baptism

A. The Shed Blood

B. The Spiritual Cleansing

II. The Significance of Christian Baptism

A. A Relationship with the Triune God

B. A Relationship with the Christian Church

III. The Subjects of Christian Baptism

A. All Believers

B. Including Children

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"An Introduction to Ephesians"

Revelation 2:1-7

I. An Introduction to the Setting

A. In Relation to the Author

B. In Relation to the Recipient

II. An Introduction to the Contents

A. The Theological Indicatives of the Origin of the Church

B. The Moral Imperatives for the Conduct of the Church

III. An Introduction to the Themes

A. The Theme of a Sovereign God

B. The Theme of a Great Savior

C. The Theme of a Growing Church

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning the Sacraments of the Church”

John 20:24-29

Belgic Confession, Article 33

I. Their Nature

A. Our Belief concerning their Nature as “Holy”

B. Our Belief concerning their Nature as “Signs”

C. Our Belief concerning their Nature a “Seals”

II. Their Necessity

A. Our Belief concerning the Necessity Give our Earthly Nature

B. Our Belief concerning the Necessity Given our Weak Faith

III. Their Operation

A. Our Belief concerning the Mysterious Operation

B. Our Belief concerning the Cooperative Operation

C. Our Belief concerning the Real Operation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The Prophet Proclaims Confidence in God”

Micah 7:18-20

I. A Confidence in an Action of God

A. The Description of the Action

B. The Need for the Action

II. A Confidence in the Nature of God

A. The Emphasis concerning the Nature of God

B. The Response to the Nature of God

III. A Confidence in the Promise of God

A. The Explanation of the Promise of God

B. The Realization of the Promise of God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-21-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the Order within the Church"

I Corinthians 14:26-40

Belgic Confession, Article 32

I. The Authority for the Order

A. An Appointed Government

B. A Sole Master

II. The Categories in the Order

A. Corporate Worship

B. Church Discipline

III. The Purpose of the Order

A. An Organized Harmony

B. A Unified Godliness

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-21-22 AM "The Prophet Expresses Hope in the LORD"

Micah 7:1-7

I. The Need for Hope

A. Necessary because of a Corrupt Social Realm

B. Necessary because of a Corrupt Domestic Realm

II. The Warning to Hope

A. A Warning that Sin Destroys All

B. A Warning that Nothing Else Delivers

III. The Focus of Hope

A. The Description of this Hope

B. The Exhortation to this Hope

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-14-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the Selection of Office-Bearers"

Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 31

I. The Manner of the Selection

A. Selection by the Church

B. Selection by the Lord

II. The Patience for the Selection

A. The Explanation of this Patience

B. The Assurance with this Patience

III. The Esteem with the Selection

A. The Description of the Esteem

B. The Fruit of the Esteem

Rev. Greg Lubbers

8-14-22 AM "Old Paths"

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 6:16

I. The Need for the Old Paths

A. The Crossroads of Life

B. The Consequences for Eternity

II. The Identity of the Old Paths

A. “The Old Paths”

B. “The Good Way”

III. The Blessing of the Old Paths

A. The Description of the Blessing

B. The Obtaining of the Blessing

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The LORD Foretells the Judgment of Judah”

Micah 6:9-16

I. The Reason in the Foretelling of Judgment

A. The Sin of Social Injustice

B. The Sin of Spiritual Idolatry

II. The Description of the Foretelling of Judgment

A. A Judgment of Deprivation

B. A Judgment of Desolation

III. The Purpose of the Foretelling of Judgment

A. A Recognition of the Reason for Judgment

B. A Recognition of the Source of Judgment

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“An Invitation to Spiritual Rest”

Matthew 11:28-30

I. The Persons of the Invitation

A. The Gentle Savior

B. The Struggling Soul

II. The Call in the Invitation

A. A Call to Faith

B. A Call to Dedication

III. The Promise in the Invitation

A. A Gracious Rest

B. A Spiritual Rest

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Pray for the Battle

Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, I Peter 4:12-19

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52

I. Fiery trials are to be expected from God.

II. We need to pray for strength to keep God given trials from becoming traps from Satan

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"The Unbelief of the Jews"

Scripture Reading: John 12:35-43

The unbelief of the Jews:

I. Was not Jesus’ fault

II. Was not unexpected

III. Was a punishment

IV. Was not total

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"Its All About Glory"

Scripture Reading: John 12:19-36

I. Jesus’ Prayer

II. God’s Answer

III. The Crowd’s Response

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 51

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

7-17-22 PM "The LORD Sues the People of Israel"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 10

I. The Action in Confessing Christ

A. To Acknowledge His Person

B. To Acknowledge His Lordship

II. The Setting for Confessing Christ

A. Out of Sincerity of Heart

B. In the Presence of Persons

III. The Importance of Confessing Christ

A. For Now

B. For Eternity

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-17-22 AM "Confessing Christ"

Sermon Text: Matthew 10:32-33

I. The Action in Confessing Christ

A. To Acknowledge His Person

B. To Acknowledge His Lordship

II. The Setting for Confessing Christ

A. Out of Sincerity of Heart

B. In the Presence of Persons

III. The Importance of Confessing Christ

A. For Now

B. For Eternity

Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-7-22 PM "The LORD Promises a Purging of Israel"

Scripture Reading: Micah 5

I. The Action in this Purging

A. An Action of the LORD

B. An Action of an Elimination

II. The Purpose of this Purging

A. Purposeful given Sin

B. Purposeful for Humility

III. The Lesson concerning this Purging

A. A Lesson concerning the Danger of Idolatry

B. A Lesson concerning the Danger of Society

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-10-22 AM 'Our belief concerning the Government of the Church'

Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 30

I. The Basics of the Government

A. The Government of the Church is Headed by Christ

B. The Government of the Church is Spiritual in Nature

II. The Offices for the Government

A. The Identity of these Offices

B. The Criteria for these Offices

III. The Goal of the Government

A. The Preservation of True Religion

B. The Spread of True Doctrine

Rev. Greg Lubbers

7-3-22 PM "Our Daily Bread"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23, Matthew 6:19-34, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 50

I. What does it mean to ask for daily bread?

II. Why do we have to ask for necessary things?

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

7-3-22 AM "The World Has Gone After Him"

Scripture Reading: John 12:12-26

I. Greeks asking to see Jesus indicate the world coming to Christ.

II. Jesus answers the Greeks by saying his hour has come.

"Your Will Be Done"

Psalm 143

I. Two reasons to pray this prayer.

II. Three things God does in answer to this prayer.

III. The goal of this prayer.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

An Extravagant Act of Devotion

John 12:1-11

I. It was done at a community event held to honor Jesus.

II. Jesus commends the extravagance.

III. Jesus defends the extravagance.

John 12:1-11

"Diverse Responses to the Raising of Lazarus"

John 11:45-57

The miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead produced diverse responses.

I. The miracle awakened faith in some but not all who witnessed it.

II. The miracle aroused murderous hatred among the Jewish leaders.

III. The miracle elicited an unconscious prophesy of Jesus’ substitutionary atonement.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

6-19-22 AM "The LORD Promises the Remnant a Victory"

Sermon Text: Micah 5:7-9

I. The Identification of the Remnant

A. Grammatically

B. Scripturally

C. Theologically

II. The Action of the Remnant

A. The Description of the Action

B. The Source of the Action

III. The Instruction to the Remnant

A. Instruction to Hope in the LORD’s Work

B. Instruction to Move to the Church’s Duty

C. Instruction to Endure in the World’s Midst

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Profession of Faith in the LORD"

Psalm 92:2

I. The Nature of this Profession

A. A Personal Profession

B. A Verbal Profession

II. The Object of this Profession

A. A Covenant LORD

B. A Majestic God

III. The Benefit of this Profession

A. The Description of the Benefit

B. The Way to the Benefit

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Sufferings of Jesus for Sinners"

Isaiah 53:5

I. The Reality of the Sufferings

A. The Reality of the Person of the Mediator

B. The Reality of the Experience of the Text

II. The Reason for the Sufferings

A. A Substitutionary Atonement

B. A Legal Expiation

III. The Result of the Sufferings

A. A Spiritual Healing

B. A Relational Peace

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The Day of Pentecost”

Acts 2:1-13

I. The Occasion for the Day of Pentecost

A. A Unified Occasion

B. A Gathered Occasion

II. The Person of the Day of Pentecost

A. Seen as Fire

B. Heard as Wind

III. The Action on the Day of Pentecost

A. The Action of a Proclamation

B. The Action of a Reaction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning the Marks of Christians”

II Corinthians 13

Belgic Confession, Article 29

I. The Mark of Distinction

A. The Need for the Distinction

B. The Importance of the Distinction

II. The Mark of Repentance

A. Recognizing Their Own Sin

B. Fighting Their Own Sin

III. The Mark of Faith

A. The Object of Faith

B. The Action of Faith

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“An Ascended Jesus”

Acts 1:9-11

I. The When of an Ascended Jesus

A. After His Redemptive Work

B. After His Instructive Work

II. The What of an Ascended Jesus

A. Taken Up from the Disciples

B. Taken Up into the Heavens

III. The Why of an Ascended Jesus

A. To Rule over His Kingdom

B. To Prepare for His Return

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The LORD Promises a King for Zion”

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:1-6

I. The Description of this King

A. A King of Humble Origin

B. A King of Eternal Origin

II. The Work of this King

A. The Nature of the Work

B. The Power in the Work

III. The Blessing of this King

A. The Description of the Blessing

B. The Application of the Blessing

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-29-22 AM "Our Belief concerning the Marks of the Church"

Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 29

I. The Importance of the Marks

A. Given Sectarian Groups

B. Given Spiritual Obligations

II. The Identification of the Marks

A. The Source for the Identification

B. The Description in the Identification

III. The Implications from the Marks

A. For Joining Oneself to a Church

B. For Conducting Oneself as a Church

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The LORD Promises a Victory in Zion”

Micah 4:11-13

I. The Setting for this Promise

A. In Micah’s Day

B. In Our Day

II. The Contents of this Promise

A. A Divine Perspective on the Setting

B. A Divine Action in the Setting

III. The Realization of this Promise

A. The Timing of the Realization

B. The Manner of the Realization

C. The Hope for the Realization

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning the Membership in the Church”

Ephesians 4:1-16

Belgic Confession, Article 28

I. The Requirement of Membership

A. Given the Nature of the Assembly

B. Given the Benefit of the Means

II. The Action in Membership

A. Exercising the Communion of the Saints

B. Preserving the Unity of the Saints

III. The Importance of Membership

A. The Reason for the Importance

B. The Implications from the Importance

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-15-22 PM "Praying for the Kingdom to Come"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:18-50

I. What is the kingdom of God?

II. Why should we pray for it to come?

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

5-15-22 A.M. "A Great Sign"

Sermon Text: John 11:28-48

I. Jesus reveals compassion for grieving Mary.

II. Jesus reveals anger (righteous indignation) and sorrow regarding death.

III. Jesus reveals glorious power.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

5-8-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the Nature of the Church"

I. Her Gathered Nature

A. Gathered by God

B. Gathered as Believers

II. Her Perpetual Nature

A. Manifested

B. Explained

III. Her Universal Nature

A. Scattered in the World

B. United by the Spirit

Rev. Greg Lubbers

5-8-22 AM "Encouragement for Parenting"

I. The Nature of Parenting

A. Training by Encouraging Instruction

B. Training by Encouraging Correction

II. The Direction of Parenting

A. Stated Negatively

B. Stated Positively

III. The Goal in Parenting

A. Stated Negatively

B. State Positively

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The Evangelistic Work of the Believer”

Acts 8:4

I. The Setting for the Work

A. The Description of the Setting

B. The Sovereignty over the Setting

II. The Activity in the Work

A. A Declarative Activity

B. A Comprehensive Activity

III. The Focus in the Work

A. The Explanation of the Focus

B. The Implications of the Focus

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Jesus’ Commission of His Church”

Matthew 28:16-20

I. The Task in the Commission

A. The Goal of the Task

B. The Work in the Task

II. The Scope of the Commission

A. The Description of the Scope

B. The Reason for the Scope

III. The Confidence from the Commission

A. The Spiritual Presence of Jesus Christ

B. The Powerful Presence of Jesus Christ

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD Promises a Future Redemption"

Micah 4

I. The Need for a Future Redemption

A. Redemption is Necessary in Light of Exile

B. Redemption is Necessary in Light of Sin

II. The Source of a Future Redemption

A. The Source of a Covenantal LORD

B. The Source of a Messianic LORD

III. The Work in a Future Redemption

A. The Work of Obtaining Liberation

B. The Work of Providing Sacrifice

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Fellowship with God"

I. The Avenue for Fellowship

A. An Exclusive Avenue

B. A Mediatorial Avenue

II. The Interaction in Fellowship

A. Through Prayer

B. Through Intercession

III. The Confidence in Fellowship

A. The Ground of Confidence

B. The Experience of Confidence

"Our Belief concerning Fellowship with God"

4-17-22 PM "The Denial of the Resurrection"

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:11-15

I. The Details in the Denial

A. Confronted with Evidence

B. Persuaded to Denial

II. The Reason for the Denial

A. The Reason of Unbelief

B. The Reason of Impenitence

III. The Outcome of the Denial

A. A Futile View of Life

B. A Dismal View for Eternity

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-17-22 AM 'The Resurrection of Jesus Christ'

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:1-10

I. The Revelation of the Resurrection

A. A Necessary Revelation

B. A Heavenly Revelation

II. The Explanation of the Resurrection

A. A Comforting Explanation

B. An Informative Explanation

III. The Reaction to the Resurrection

A. A Joyful Reaction

B. An Evangelistic Reaction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-15-22 PM "A Word of Compassion"

Scripture Reading: Luke 23

I. The Source of the Word of Compassion

A. A Crucified Savior

B. An Interceding Savior

II. The Direction of the Word of Compassion

A. A Divine Direction

B. A Relational Direction

III. The Request in a Word of Compassion

A. The Content of the Request

B. The Importance of the Request

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning the Law”

Hebrews 9

Belgic Confession, Article 25

I. It Reveals the Holiness of God

A. By Revealing the Holiness of God

B. By Revealing the Sinfulness of Man

II. It Points to the Work of Jesus

A. With Blood

B. For Redemption

III. It Guides in the Life of the Christian

A. Confirming the Gospel

B. Regulating the Life

Rev. Greg Lubbers

'The Glorious Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem'

John 12:12-19

I. The Display of Jesus’ Glory

A. Displayed in a Powerful Miracle

B. Displayed in a Powerful Provision

II. The Nature of Jesus’ Glory

A. The Glory of a Saving Messiah

B. The Glory of a Peaceful Messiah

III. The Response to Jesus’ Glory

A. The Response of Humble Praise

B. The Response of Proud Rejection

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-3-22 PM "The Need for the LORD’s Blessing in the Building of a House"

Sermon Text: Psalm 127:1-2

I. The Contrast to the LORD’s Blessing

A. The Summary of the Contrast

B. The Reason for the Contrast

II. The Description of the LORD’s Blessing

A. Covenant Faithfulness for His People

B. Covenant Gifts for His People

III. The Result of the LORD’s Blessing

A. A Peaceful Result

B. A Particular Result

Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-3-22 AM "The Desires of Our Hearts"

Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44

I. The Sins of Our Heart’s Desires

II. The Savior of Our Heart’s Desires

III. The Service of Our Heart’s Desires

Rev. Bryce De Zwarte

3-27-22 PM "The LORD Promises a Restoration in Zion"

Micah 4:6-8

I. The Objects in this Promise

A. A Promise to a Faithful Remnant

B. A Promise to an Afflicted Remnant

II. The Contents of this Promise

A. A Promise of Divine Action

B. A Promise of Divine Rule

III. The Realization of this Promise

A. Points to the Future

B. Brings out the Hope

Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-27-22 AM "Our Belief concerning Sanctification"

Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 24

I. The Cause of Sanctification

A. Faith by the Word

B. Regeneration by the Spirit

II. The Reason for Sanctification

A. Fruit of Faith B. Gratitude to God

III. The Product of Sanctification

A. The Identification of the Product

B. The Clarification of the Product

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The LORD Promises Blessings to Israel’s Faithful”

Micah 4:1-5

I. The Need for this Promise

A. The Historical Need

B. The Continual Need

II. The Contents of this Promise

A. The Timing of the Realization of the Promise

B. The Exaltation in the Realization of the Promise

C. The Peace in the Realization of the Promise

III. The Use of this Promise

A. The Explanation of the Use

B. The Exhortation of the Use

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Justification"

Galatians 2:11-21, Belgic Confession, Article 23

I. An Essential Blessedness

A. Our Greatest Problem

B. God’s Gracious Remedy

II. A Continual Reliance

A. In Humility

B. With Exclusivity

III. A Resulting Confidence

A. In Our Conscience

B. Before Our God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The Prayer of a Righteous Man”

Sermon Text: James 5:16-18

I. The Prelude to the Prayer

A. The Description of the Prelude

B. The Importance of the Prelude

II. The Act of the Prayer

A. The Direction of the Act

B. The Spirit of the Act

III. The Result of the Prayer

A. A Healing Result

B. A Fruitful Result

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Prayer for Business & Agriculture: Elder Bill Ver Meer

Prayer for our State, Nation, & World: Elder Bruce De Bruin

Prayer for Diaconal Causes: Deacon Dan De Vries

Prayer for the Church & School: Elder Lonnie De Zwarte

3-13-22 PM "A Kingdom of Priests"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 96, I Peter 2:4-12, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 47

I. Help us to know you.

II. Help us to worship you.

III. Help us to make you known.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-13-22 AM "I Am the Resurrection and the Life"

Scripture Reading: John 11:16-27

I. The Context

II. The Meaning

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

'The LORD Condemns Israel's Leaders for Injustice'

Micah 3:9-12

I. The Presented Complaint

A. The Direction of the Presented Complaint

B. The Accusation in the Presented Complaint

C. The Reflection on the Presented Complaint

II. The Presumptuous Boast

A. The Expression of the Presumptuous Boast

B. The Error of the Presumptuous Boast

C. The Application concerning the Presumptuous Boast

III. The Promised Judgment

A. The Nature of the Promised Judgment

B. The Reason for the Promised Judgment

C. The Reaction to the Promised Judgment

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning True Faith”

Romans 3:21-31

Belgic Confession, Article 22

I. The Source of True Faith

A. Created by the Holy Spirit

B. Created in the Human Soul

II. The Activity of True Faith

A. The Activity of an Instrument

B. The Activity of an Appropriation

III. The Benefit of True Faith

A. An Imputed Righteousness

B. A Declared Justification

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“The LORD Condemns False Prophets for Lies”

Scripture Reading: Micah 3:5-8

I. The Description of the False Prophets

A. A Description of Their Message

B. A Description of Their Motivation

C. A Description of Their Impact

II. The Judgment on the False Prophets

A. The Manner of the Judgment

B. The Irony in the Judgment

C. The Realization of the Judgment

III. The Contrast to the False Prophets

A. The Contrast to the True Prophet’s Motivation

B. The Contrast to the True Prophet’s Message

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning Jesus as Mediator”

Belgic Confession, Article 21

Hebrews 10:11-22

I. The Person of Jesus as Mediator

A. The Appointment to Mediator

B. The Role of Mediator

II. The Work of Jesus as Mediator

A. A Death of Sacrifice

B. A Death of Atonement

III. The Result of Jesus as Mediator

A. The Remission of Sins

B. The Salvation of People

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-20-22 PM "Our Belief concerning the Satisfaction of Christ"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53

I. The Need for the Satisfaction

A. Divine Justice

B. Divine Mercy

II. The Work in the Satisfaction

A. The Son Charged with Sin

B. The Son Damned for Sin

III. The Transaction from the Satisfaction

A. The Details of the Transaction

B. The Result of the Transaction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-20-22 AM 'The LORD Condemns His Rulers for Evil'

Scripture Reading: Micah 3

I. The Accusation in the Condemnation

A. The Direction of the Accusation

B. The Substance of the Accusation

C. The Reflection on the Accusation

II. The Violation in the Condemnation

A. A Violation of Neighborly Love

B. A Violation of Covenantal Obligations

III. The Reaction of the Condemnation

A. The Explanation of the Reaction

B. The Clarification concerning the Reaction

C. The Application of the Reaction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“Our Belief concerning the Christ”

Matthew 16:13-21

Belgic Confession, Article 19

I. With Two Natures

A. The Idea of a Nature

B. The Revelation of the Natures

II. As One Person

A. The idea of a Person

B. The Union in a Person

III. As Exclusive Savior

A. As Very God

B. As Very Man

2-13-22 AM "The LORD Promises His People a Re-gathering"

Scripture Reading: Micah 2

I. The Need for the Re-gathering

A. Viewed Historically

B. Viewed Personally

II. The Source of the Re-gathering

A. A Covenantal Source

B. A Royal Source

III. The Description of the Re-gathering

A. A Sure Re-gathering

B. A Sizable Re-gathering

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Incarnation"

Scripture Reading: I John 4:1-6

I. The Action in the Incarnation

A. An Action of Promise

B. An Action of Assumption

II. The Manner of the Incarnation

A. A Supernatural Manner

B. A Necessary Manner

III. The Result of the Incarnation

A. A Provision for Immanuel

B. A Display of Attributes

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Blood of the Passover"

Scripture Text: Exodus 12:1-28

I. The Provision of the Blood

A. The Source of the Provision

B. The Details of the Provision

II. The Preparation of the Blood

A. The Sacrifice of the Blood

B. The Application of the Blood

III. The Purpose of the Blood

A. A Covering Purpose

B. A Separating Purpose

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Pray as Beloved Children"

Galatians 3:23-4:7

Lord's Day 46

I. God has become your Father.

II. God is your heavenly Father.

III. God is our Father.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"The Death of a Beloved Brother"

Scripture Text: John 11:1-17

I. Jesus loved this family!

II. So why did Jesus let them suffer?

III. Jesus encourages his disciples.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"The Ministry of the Saints"

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:12-16

I. The Equipping for this Ministry

A. Equipped by an Ascended Christ

B. Equipped by a Delegated Office

II. The Task of this Ministry

A. Conducted by the Saints

B. Summarized as a Ministry

III. The Goal of this Ministry

A. A Spiritual Edification

B. A Spiritual Maturity

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Gospel Promise"

Scripture Text: Genesis 3:15, Belgic Confession, Article 17

I. The Source of the Gospel Promise

A. The Wisdom of God

B. The Goodness of God

II. The Purpose of the Gospel Promise

A. A Gracious Purpose

B. A Seeking Purpose

III. The Contents of the Gospel Promise

A. The Person of the Son

B. The Work of the Son

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Conduct Among the House of God"

I Timothy 3:14-15

I. The Instruction for the House of God

A. The Direction of the Instruction

B. The Review of the Instruction

II. The Nature of the House of God

A. The Gathering of the Christian Assembly

B. The Dwelling of the Living God

III. The Purpose of the House of God

A. The Pillar of the Truth

B. The Ground of the Truth

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Predestination"

Ephesians 1:1-14, Belgic Confession, Article 16

I. The Background to Predestination

A. The Depravity of Man

B. The Sovereignty of God

II. The Action in Predestination

A. The Action of Election

B. The Action of Reprobation

III. The Purpose of Predestination

A. To Glorify God’s Mercy

B. To Glorify God’s Justice

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief Concerning Original Sin"

Scripture Reading: Romans 7:7-25

I. The Origin of Original Sin

A. The Reality of Adamic Solidarity

B. The Imputation of Adamic Disobedience

II. The Severity of Original Sin

A. Seen in Its Scope of Infection

B. Seen in Its Result of Infection

III. The Remedy for Original Sin

A. Stated Negatively

B. Stated Positively

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Instruction concerning Office-Bearers"

Scripture Reading: I Timothy 3

I. The Position of Office-Bearers

A. The Position of a Bishop

B. The Position of a Deacon

II. The Character of Office-Bearers

A. Described Positively

B. Described Negatively

III. The Motivation for Office-Bearers

A. A Noble Work

B. In the House of God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Rest Your Hope Fully on Future Grace"

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:8-10, 23-26, 12:1-2, I Peter 1:3-13

Theme: Amid all kinds of trials and grief, we are directed to rest our hope

on future grace.

I. When will grace be given to you?

II. What grace will be given to you?

III. Why rest your hope on future grace?

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"A Prophecy of the Coming Day of the Lord"

Scripture Reading: Malachi 4

I. The Day of the Lord is an Approaching Day

A. The Identification of an Approaching Day

B. The Denial of an Approaching Day

II. The Day of the Lord is a Horrible Day

A. The Reason for the Horror of the Day

B. The Result of the Horror of the Day

III. The Day of the Lord is a Glorious Day

A. The Participants in the Glorious Day

B. The Reason for the Glorious Day

Rev. Greg Lubbers

The Magi Appear before the King

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

I. The Time of the Appearance

A. The Time of the Incarnation of Jesus

B. The Time of the Establishment of the Kingdom

II. The Question in the Appearance

A. The Essence of the Question

B. The Motive for the Question

III. The Reason for the Appearance

A. The Explanation of the Reason

B. The Application of the Reason

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The First View of the Incarnation"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:15-20

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Our Belief concerning the Fall of Humanity

Scripture Reading: Genesis 3

Belgic Confession, Article 14, Forms & Prayers 166

I. The Creation of Humanity

A. As a Historical Event

B. As an Image Bearer

II. The Sin of Humanity

A. In a Covenantal Context

B. To a Miserable Separation

III. The Corruption of Humanity

A. The Explanation of the Corruption

B. The Implication of the Corruption

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Reason for the Incarnation"

Scripture Reading: Galatians 4:4-5

I. Seen in Its Source

A. A Theological Source

B. A Delegated Source

II. Seen in Its Action

A. The Assumption of Humanity

B. The Submission to Law

III. Seen in Its Purpose

A. The Purpose of Redemption

B. The Purpose of Adoption

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Our Belief concerning Providence

Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:15-21, Belgic Confession, Article 13

I. The Scope of Providence

A. A Comprehensive Scope

B. A Focused Scope

II. The Question with Providence

A. The Essence of the Question

B. The Truths to the Question

III. The Consolation in Providence

A. The Explanation of the Consolation

B. The Beneficiaries of the Consolation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Birth of the Messiah"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

I. The Setting for the Birth

A. A Literal Setting

B. A Humble Setting

II. The Announcement of the Birth

A. The Contents in the Announcement

B. The Recipients of the Announcement

III. The Response to the Birth

A. The Praise of Angels

B. The Actions of Men

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Creation in General"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-18, Belgic Confession, Article 12

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Promised Son"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Holy Spirit"

John 14:15-31

Belgic Confession, Article 11

The Person of the Holy Spirit

A. His Eternal Person

B. His Eternal Procession

The Work of the Holy Spirit

A. In the Accomplishment of Redemption

B. In the Application of Redemption

The Importance of the Holy Spirit

A. For a Christian Comfort

B. For a Christian Walk

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Promise of the Seed of the Woman"

Genesis 3:15

The Need for the Seed of the Woman

A. Necessary because of the Reality of the Fall

B. Necessary because of the Impact of the Fall

C. Necessary because of the Connection to the Fall

The Source of the Seed of the Woman

A. Is a Sovereign Source

B. Is a Promised Source

The Work of the Seed of the Woman

A. The Description of the Work

B. The Accomplishment of the Work

C. The Result of the Work

Rev. Greg Lubbers

THANKSGIVING "A Psalm for Thanksgiving"

Psalm 100

I. The Knowledge behind Thanksgiving

A. A Knowledge of the LORD as Creator

B. A Knowledge of the LORD as Redeemer

II. The Action in Thanksgiving

A. A Joyful Worshipful Praise of Thanksgiving

B. A Joyful Worshipful Service of Thanksgiving

III. The Reason for Thanksgiving

A. The Attributes of the LORD

B. The Experience of the LORD

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Deity of Jesus Christ"

John 1:1-18

I. The Proclamation of the Deity

A. The Eternal Son

B. The Only-Begotten Son

C. The Express Image Son

II. The Revelation of the Deity

A. In the Work of Creation

B. In the Role of Messiah

C. In the Work of Intercession

III. The Recognition of the Deity

A. By Invoking His Name

B. By Worshiping His Name C. By Serving His Name

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-21-21 PM "The Quiet Soul"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 131

I. The Attitude of the Quiet Soul

A. The Location of the Attitude

B. The Description of the Attitude

II. The Analogy to the Quiet Soul

A. The Explanation of the Analogy

B. The Truth in the Analogy

III. The Action for the Quiet Soul A. The Nature of the Action

B. The Duration of the Action

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD Evicts His People for Transgression"

Scripture Reading: Micah 2:6-11

I. The Reason for the Eviction

A. An Eviction for Social Injustice

B. An Eviction for Covenant Violation

II. The Contrast concerning the Eviction

A. A Biblical Prophet/Prophecy

B. A Popular Prophet/Prophecy

III. The Warning from the Eviction

A. A Warning concerning Sinful Transgressions

B. A Warning concerning “Itching Ears”

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Revelation of the Trinity"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20, Belgic Confession, Article 9

I. The Need for the Revelation A. The Need Explained

B. The Need Met

II. The Content of the Revelation A. Concerning the Persons

B. Concerning the Works

III. The Distortion of the Revelation

A. The Examples of the Distortion

B. The Danger of the Distortion

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD Threatens His People for Injustice"

Scripture Reading: Micah 2:1-5

I. The Display of Injustice

II. The Evil of Injustice

III. The Punishment of Injustice

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief Concerning the Truth of the Trinity"

I John 5:1-8, Lord's Day 8

I. The Importance of this Truth

II. The Basics of this Truth

III. The Clarification of this Truth

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Sola Gratia- By Grace Alone"

Exodus 34:5-9, John 1:14-18

I. The Description of Grace

II. The Need for Grace

III. The Effect of Grace

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Solus Christus- Christ Alone"

Acts 4:4-12

I. The Denial of “Christ Alone”

II. The Basics of “Christ Alone”

III. The Response to “Christ Alone”

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD Warns His People of Judgment"

Scripture Reading: Micah 1:10-16

I. The Revelation of the Warning of Judgment

II. The Reason in the Warning of Judgment

III. The Response to the Warning of Judgment

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Perfections of Scripture"

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 12:1-14, Belgic Confession, Article 7

I. The Perfection of a Complete Revelation

II. The Perfection of a True Revelation

III. The Perfection of an Accepted Revelation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

“God Justifies the Ungodly”

Romans 4:5

Lord's Day 23

I. Our sorry condition

II. God’s perfect provision

III. Mine by faith alone

Rev. Mark Vander Hart

“The LORD Prepares Joshua for Conquest Leadership”

Joshua 1

I. The chain of leadership

II. The equipment for leadership

III. The call to lead without fear

Rev. Mark Vander Hart

"The LORD Calls His People to Court"

Micah 1:2-9

I. With a Holy Summons

II. With a Legal Reason

III. With a Terrible Prediction

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Scripture"

John 17:6-19, Belgic Confession, Articles 5 & 6

I. The Testimony of Scripture

II. The Attitude to Scripture

III. The Role of Scripture

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Our Belief concerning Canonicity

I. The Idea of the Canon

II. The Need for the Canon

III. The Recognition of the Canon

Scripture Reading: II Peter 1

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"God’s Remembrance of Israel"

God’s Remembrance of Israel

Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:11-25

I. The Time of Remembrance

II. The Action in Remembrance

III. The Reason for Remembrance

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Our Belief concerning Inspiration

II Timothy 3:16-17, Belgic Confession, Article 3

I. The Description of Inspiration

II. The Need for Inspiration

III. The Implications of Inspiration

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD’s Covenant with Abraham."

Scripture Reading: Genesis 17

I. The Description of this Covenant

II. The Essence of this Covenant

III. The Response to this Covenant

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"An Introduction to the Book of Micah"

Micah 1:1

"An Introduction to the Book of Micah"

I. The Author of the Book

II. The Setting of the Book

III. The Message of the Book

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Out Belief Concerning Revelation"

Scripture Reading: Romans 1:18-25, Sermon Text: John 17:17, Belgic Confession , Article 2

I. The Need for Revelation

II. The Content of Revelation

III. The Role of Revelation

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Scripture Cannot Be Broken"

John 10:31-42

Why does Jesus refer to the Bible as "your law"?
Jesus uses the Psalms to disarm his critics.
What does it mean for us that Scripture cannot be broken?
Another appeal to faith.

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

"Our Belief Concerning God"

Belgic Confession Article 1

The Knowledge of God
The Perfections of God
The Response to God

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

John 10:22-30

Why do they ask if Jesus is the Christ?
Why don't they believe him?
Why do others believe?
How is Jesus one with the Father?

Rev. Greg Lubbers

1 Peter 3:15

Its Origin
Its Content
Its Purpose

Rev. John Fikkert

War in Heaven

Revelation 12:7-12

Rev. John Fikkert

Revelation 12:7-12

Rev. Paul Ipeman

Genesis 2:15-25

Rev. Paul Ipema

Romans 8:12-17

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Ephesians 6:10-20

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Isaiah 40:6-8

Rev. Greg Lubbers

Romans 1:15

Dr. Joel Beeke

1 Corinthians 2:15

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Romans 7:7-25, I John 2-15-17

Lord's Day 44

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Jeremiah 23:1-6, John 10:11-21

Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Lord's Day 43

Rev. Pontier

Ezekiel 34: 1 - 24, John 10: 1 - 10

Rev. Pontier

II Corinthians 8: 1 - 13, I Timothy 6: 1 - 12

Heidelberg Catechism LD 42

Rev. Pontier

John 9: 13 - 41

Rev. Green

Matthew 8: 5 - 13

Rev. Green

Acts 14: 19 - 22

Rev. Pontier

I Corinthians 6: 9 - 20, Ephesians 5: 22 - 33

Heidelberg Catechism LD 41

Rev. Pontier

John 9: 1 - 12

Rev. Pontier

Matthew 5: 21 - 26, Titus 3: 1 -11

Heidelberg Catechism LD 40

Rev. Pontier

John 8: 37 - 59

Rev. Pontier

John 8: 31 - 47

No Evening Sermon due to tornado warning

Rev. Pontier

Romans 13: 1 - 7, Ephesians 6: 1 - 4

Heidelberg Catechism LD 39

Rev. Pontier

Philippians 3: 1 - 14

Rev. Pontier

Exodus 31: 12 - 18, Hebrews 4: 1 - 13

Heidelberg Catechism LD 38

Rev. Pontier

I Peter 1: 13 - 25

Rev. Pontier

Ecclesiastes 3: 4 - 7, Matthew 5: 33 - 37

Heidelberg Catechism LD 36 & 37

Rev. Pontier

John 8: 31 - 38

Rev. Pontier

I Chronicles 15: 1 - 15

Heidelberg Catechism LD 35

Rev. Pontier

Ephesians 6: 10 - 20

Rev. Pontier

Acts 19; 21 - 41

Heidelberg Catechism LD 34

Rev. Pontier

John 8: 21 - 30

Ascension Day Service

Rev. Pontier

Revelation 4 & 5

Mr. Bandstra

Psalm 1

Rev. Pontier

John 8: 12 - 20

Rev. Venema

Hebrews 10: 19 - 39

Rev. Venema

Hebrews 10: 1 - 25

Mr. Castro

Colossians 3: 1 - 17

Heidelberg Catechism LD 33

Mr Castro

Mr. Castro is a seminary student at Mid American Reformed Seminary

Revelations 1: 1 - 20

Rev, Pointer

Colossians 3

Heidelberg Catechism LD 33

Rev. Pontier

John 7: 53 - 8: 11

Rev. Pontier

Romans 12

Heidelberg Catechism LD 32

Rev. Pontier

John 7: 10 - 15, 37 - 39

Rev. Pontier

Exodus 18: 13 - 27, Matthew 16: 13 - 20, Hebrews 13: 17

Heidelberg Catechism LD 31

Rev. Pontier

Ephesians 2: 1 - 10, Philippians 1: 3 - 6

Good Friday Service

Rev. Pontier

Luke 23: 32 - 34

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 10

Heidelberg Catechism LD 30

Rev. Pontier

Luke 19: 28 - 48

Rev. Pontier

Revelation 3: 15 - 31

Heidelberg Catechism LD 29

Rev. Pontier

John 7: 11 - 20, 40 - 44

Rev. Pontier

I Corinthians 10: 14 - 22; 11: 17 - 34

Heidelberg Catechism LD 28

Rev. Pontier

John 7: 1 - 10

Prayer Day Service

Rev. Pontier

Luke 17: 20 - 18: 8

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 3: 14 - 18

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 3: 1 - 13

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 2: 1 - 3

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 1: 16 - 18

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 1 - 11

Rev. Freswick

II Peter 1: 1 - 4

Rev. Pontier

Genesis 17:1-14, Colossians 2:9 Heidelberg Catechism LD 26, 27

Rev. Pontier

John 6: 52 - 71

Rev. Pontier

! Peter 1: 12 - 2:3

Heidelberg Catechism LD 25

Rev. Pontier

1 Corinthians 13

Rev. Pontier

Galations 2:15 - 16

Rev. Pontier

John 6: 35 - 59

Rev. Van Ee

I Peter 1: 1, 23 - 25, I Peter 2: 11, II Peter 1: 19 - 21, Philipians 3: 20, Hebrews 11: 13 - 16

Rev. Van Ee

Luke 2: 8 - 16, Romans 15: 13, John 3: 16

Rev. Pontier

Romans 5: 1 - 11

Heidelberg Catechism LD 23

Rev. Pontier

John 6: 22 - 48

Rev. Pontier

I Thessalonians 4: 13 -19

Rev. Pontier

John 6: 22 - 34

Rev. Pontier

I Corinthians 12

Heidelberg Catechism LD 21

Rev. Pontier

Luke 5: 1 - 11

Old Year's Service

Rev. Pontier

I Corinthians 15: 20 - 27a, Psalm 2

Rev. Pontier

Joel 2: 28 - 32, I Corinthians 3 : 10 - 23

Heidelberg Catechism LD 20

Rev. Pontier

II Peter 3

Mr. Beezhold

Jeremiah 31: 15 - 17, Matthew 2: 13 - 18

Rev. Pontier

Psalm 93, Colossians 1: 15 - 23

Heidelberg Catechism LD 19

Rev. Pontier

Ephesians 2: 11 - 22

Sunday School/Catechism Christmas Program

Rev. Pontier

Luke 24: 36 - 53

Heidelberg Catechism LD 18

Rev. Pontier

Luke 4: 14 - 30

Rev. Pontier

I Peter 1: 1 - 12

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 43, John 6: 16 - 21

Thanksgiving Day Service

Rev. Pontier

II Corinthians 9: 1 - 15

Rev. Pontier

Romans 6: 1 - 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 16

Rev. Pontier

John 6: 1 - 15

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 53, Galatians 3: 1 - 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 15

Rev. Pontier

John 5: 18 -47

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 2: 1 - 18

Heidelberg Catechism LD 14

Rev. Pontier

John 5: 19 - 30

I. Bewitchment Then

II. Bewitchment Today

Scripture Reading: I Kings 19:1-21

Sermon Text: I Kings 19:1-21 I.

God’s faithfulness encounters hard heartedness. (vss. 1-2)

II. God’s faithfulness confronts hopeless resignation. (vss. 3-14)

III. God’s faithfulness creates new beginnings. (vss. 15-21)

Rev. Pontier

Exodus 6: 1 - 9, Romans 8: 15 - 17, 29

Heidelberg Catechism LD 13

Rev. Pontier

John 5: 15 -23

Rev. Pontier

I John 2: 15 - 23

Heidelberg Catechism LD 12

Rev. Pontier

John 5: 1 - 18

Rev. Pontier

Acts 16: 16 - 34

Heidelberg Catechism LD 11

Rev. Pontier

John 4: 43 - 54

Rev. Pontier

Romans 8: 18 - 39

Heidelberg Catechism LD 10

Rev. Pontier

Revelations 21: 1 - 7

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 40: 21 - 31, I John 3: 1 - 3

Heidelberg Catechism LD 9

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 12: 18 - 29, John 4: 19 - 24

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 45: 1 - 13

Heidelberg Catechism LD 8

Rev. Pontier

John 4: 1 - 42

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 4: 1 - 13, 11: 1 - 6

Rev. Pontier

John 3: 22 - 36

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 7: 14 - 28

Rev. Pontier

John 3: 16 - 21

Rev. Pontier

John 3: 1 - 15

Rev. Pontier

Hebrews 10: 10 - 18

Heidelberg Catechism LD 5

Rev. Lubber

Romans 10

Rev. Lubber

Romans 4: 1 - 8, 8: 1

Heidelberg Catechism LD 23

Rev. Nuiver

Exodus 25: 1 - 9

Rev. Nuiver

Psalm 17

Rev. Pontier

Psalm 11, Romans 3: 9 - 31

Heidelberg Catechism LD 4

Rev. Pontier

I John 4: 7 - 12

Rev. Pontier

Romans 5: 12 - 20

Heidelberg Catechism LD 3

Rev. Pontier

John2: 12 - 22

Rev. Pontier

Luke 18: 18 - 27

Heidelberg Catechism LD 2

Rev. Pontier

John 2: 1 - 11

Rev. Pontier

II Corinthians 1: 3 - 11

Heidelberg Catechism LD 1

Rev. Pontier

John 1: 43 - 51

Rev. Pontier

Daniel 3: 16 - 25, I Peter 4: 12 - 19

Heidelberg Catechism LD 52

Rev. Pontier

John 1: 35 - 42

Rev. Pontier

Luke 17: 1 -10

Heidelberg Catechism LD 51

Rev. Pontier

Romans 1: 1 - 10

Dr. Venema

Revelations 2: 1 - 7

Rev. Barnes

Deuteronomy 28: 1 -14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 50

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28

Rev. Pontier

Genesis 5: 28 - 6: 22

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 53, John 1: 29 - 34

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 5: 12 - 15

Rev. Barnes

Philippians 2: 1 - 18

Heidelberg Catechism LD 49

Rev. Barnes

Revelation 19

Heidelberg Catechism LD 48

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 4: 13 - 5: 11

Rev. Pontier

Genesis 5: 1 - 6: 8

Rev. Pontier

Isaiah 40: 1 - 11

Ascension Day Service

Rev. Barnes

Romans 8: 18 - 39

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 40

Heidelberg Catechism LD 47

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 4: 1 - 12

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 147

Heidelberg Catechism LD 46

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 2: 17 - 3: 13

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 2

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 16

Heidelberg Catechism LD 45

Rev. Barnes

Colossians 3: 1 - 17

Heidelberg Catechism LD 44

Rev. Barnes

I Thessalonians 1

Rev. Barnes

Leviticus 19: 11 - 17, Ephesians 4: 22 -23

Heidelberg Catechism LD 43

Rev. Barnes

Luke 24: 13 - 49

Rev. Barnes

Leviticus 25: 23 - 28

Heidelberg Catechism LD 42

Rev. Barnes

Luke 24: 1 -12

Rev. DeZwarte

John 13: 31 - 14: 31

Heidelberg Catechism LD 18

Rev. DeZwarte

Jeremiah 17: 5 - 18

Rev. Barnes

Ephesians 5: 1 - 20

Heidelberg Catechism LD 41

Rev. Barnes

Luke 22: 66 - 23: 25

Rev. Barnes

Titus 3: 1 - 8

Heidelberg Catechism LD 40

Rev. Wories

Matthew 11: 20 - 24

Rev. Barnes

Habakkuk 3: 1 - 16

Rev. Barnes

Habakkuk 2

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 23: 12 - 19, 22 - 25, Romans 13: 1 - 10

Heidelberg Catechism LD 39

Rev. Barnes

Habakkuk 1: 1 - 2: 1

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 84

Heidelberg Catechism LD 38

Rev. Barnes

Deuteronomy 6: 13 - 19, Matthew 5: 33 - 37

Heidelberg Catechism LD 37

Rev. Barnes

Habakkuk 1: 1 - 11

Rev. Fikkert

Isaiah 55: 1 - 5, Revelations 21: 1 - 8

Rev. Fikkert

Luke 4: 31 - 37, Isaiah 11: 1 - 5

Rev. Barnes

James 3: 1 - 12

Heidelberg Catechism LD 36

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 127

Rev. Barnes

Deuteronomy 4: 1 - 2-

Heidelberg Catechism LD 35

Rev. Barnes

II Samuel 7: 1 - 17

Rev. Barnes

Exodus 34: 1 - 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 34

Rev. Barnes

I Samuel 17

Mr. David Dick

Hebrews 19

Mr. David Dick

Amos 5: 1 - 17

Rev. Barnes

Hosea 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 33

Rev. Barnes

I Samuel 16: 6 - 13

Rev. Barnes

Colossians 1: 3 - 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 32

Rev. Barnes

Joshua 5: 13 - 6: 2

New Year's Service

Rev. Barnes

Deuteronomy 17: 14 - 20

Thanksgiving Day Service

Rev. Barnes

Ecclesiastes 9: 1 - 10

Dr. Venema

Romans 16: 1 - 16

Dr. Venema

Deuteronomy 8: 11 - 20, Matthew 6: 25 - 34

Heidelberg Catechism LD 50

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 29

Heidelberg Catechism LD 29

Rev. Barnes

Deuteronomy 6

Rev. Barnes

Isaiah 55, Mark 14: 22 - 25

Heidelberg Catechism LD 28

Rev. Barnes

Leviticus 23

Rev. Barnes

Titus 3: 1 - 8

Heidelberg Catechism LD 27

Rev. Barnes

Leviticus 16

Reformation Day Service

Rev. Barnes

Hebrews 4: 1 - 4: 11

Rev. Barnes

II Kings 5: 1 - 14

Heidelberg Catechism LD 26

Rev. Wories

Ezekiel 2: 1 - 3: 3

Rev. Barnes

Exodus 40

Rev. Barnes

I Corinthians 1: 18 - 2: 5

Heidelberg Catechism LD 25

Rev. Barnes

Exodus 17: 1 - 7

Rev. Barnes

Jeremiah 9: 1 - 16, 23 - 24

Heidelberg Catechism LD 24

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 126

Rev. Barnes

Exodus 12: 1 - 20

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 51

Heidelberg Catechism LD 23

Rev. Barnes

I Corinthians 15: 35 - 58

Heidelberg Catechism LD 22

Rev. Barnes

Genesis 22: 1 - 19

Rev. Barnes

Micah 7, John 14: 6

Heidelberg Catechism LD 7

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 3: 27 - 35

Rev. Barnes

Leviticus 16

Heidelberg Catechism LD 6

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 3: 13 - 26

Rev. Barnes

Luke 23: 26 - 49

Heidelberg Catechism LD 5

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 3: 1 - 12

Rev. Barnes

Romans 1: 16 - 2: 16

Heidelberg Catechism LD 4

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 22: 22 - 31

Good Friday Sermon

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 22: 1 - 21

Rev. Barnes

Romans 5: 12 - 21

Heidelberg Catechism LD 3

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 2

Rev. Barnes

Isaiah 59

Heidelberg Catechism LD 2

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 1: 20 - 33

Rev. Wories

John 6: 22 - 71

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 1: 8 - 19

Rev. Barnes

I John 4: 7 - 21

Heidelberg Catechism LD 1

Rev. Barnes

Proverbs 1: 1 - 7

Rev. Barnes

Revelations 20: 1 - 21: 8

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 37

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 5

Prayer Day Service

Rev. Barnes

Luke 18: 35 - 43

Rev. Barnes

Romans 13: 1 - 7

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 36

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 5: 1 - 5

Rev. Barnes

Exodus 12: 43 - 45, I Corinthians 10: 16 - 22

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 35b

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 4: 12 - 19

Rev. Barnes

John 6: 35 - 59

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 35a

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 4: 1 - 11

Rev. Barnes

Ezekiel 36: 22 - 38

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 34b

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 4: 1 - 6

Mr. De Zwarte

I Kings 11: 1 - 43

Rev. Barnes

Psalm 123

Rev. Barnes

Matthew 28: 18 - 20, Acts 2: 22 - 47

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 34a

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 3: 13 - 22

Rev. Barnes

Romans 3: 27 - 4: 17

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 33

Rev. Corcea

Ephesians 6: 10 - 20

Mr. Garcia

Matthew 2: 1 - 12

Rev. Landazuri

Luke 15: 1 - 10

Rev. Barnes

I Timothy 4, Jeremiah 23: 1 - 6

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 32

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 3: 13 - 17

Rev. Barnes

II Timothy 3: 10 - 4: 3

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 29

Rev. Barnes

I Peter 3: 1 - 12

New Years Service

Rev. Barnes

Titus 1: 5 - 14, I Peter 5: 1 - 7