Sermon Library
Understanding who the Messiah truly is
January 29, 2012 | Pastor R.C. Janssen
- The confession concerning the Messiah;
- The new lessons concerning the Messiah;
- Resistance to the Messiah.
Reading John 12: 20‐43
Text Mark 8: 27‐33
Celebrate the day of rest to God’s glory
January 29, 2012 | Pastor R.C. Janssen
- Celebrating God and redemption;
- The break we take;
- A different day.
Reading Isaiah 58:13‐14; Mark 2:23‐38; Luke 13:10‐17
Text Lord’s Day 38
The Kingdom of God overcomes the kingdom of darkness in Samaria.
January 22, 2012 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The conversion of Samaria.
- The catholicity of the Church.
- The crookedness of Simon.
Reading Acts 8: 4-25
Text Acts 8: 5-25
Stand in awe of your God!
January 22, 2012 | Pastor R. Schouten
- In your worship and
- In your words.
Reading Ecclesiastes 5: 1-7
Text Lord’s Day 37
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God
January 15, 2012 | Read by an elder
- What is peace?
- Who are the peacemakers?
- The ultimate peacemaker
- Who are the sons of God?
- We may be called sons of God.
Reading Numbers 25; Ephesians 2
Text Matthew 5: 9
Satan's attack on the church of Christ.
January 8, 2012 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The intensity of the attack.
- The futility of the attack.
Reading John 15: 18 – 16: 4
Text Acts 8: 1b‐4
The Lord protects the holiness of His Name.
January 8, 2012 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The wonderful revelation.
- The sacred responsibility.
- The fearful reminder.
Reading Psalm 148
Text Lord’s Day 36
The days of your life bear witness to:
January 1, 2012 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The care of God.
- The kingship of God and
- The purpose of God.
Reading Genesis 1:1‐5; 2:1‐4; Exodus 31:12‐17
Text Genesis 1: 3‐5
The Subject of Christmas brings peace on earth!
January 1, 2012 | Pastor S. Swets
- From the Cradle
- To the Cross
- With a Crown
Reading Luke 2:1‐20; Micah 5:1‐5a
Text Micah 5: 3‐5a
The church confesses that the LORD is King.
December 31, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
His kingship is evident:
- In the creation of the world.
- In the chaos of history and
- In the consummation of all things.
Reading Psalm 93; Revelation 21:1-5
Text Psalm 93
Angels sing at Messiah's birth.
December 25, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The singers.
- The song.
Reading Luke 2: 1‐20
Text Luke 2: 13, 14
Shepherds faithfully respond to the Good News
December 25, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Word is confirmed.
- The Word is conveyed.
- The Word is celebrated.
Reading Philippians 2:1‐11
Text Luke 2: 15‐20
Our heavenly Father provides a Ruler from small beginnings.
December 18, 2011 | Pastor S. Swets
- The Place
- The Person
- The Application
Reading Matthew 2: 1‐12; Micah 5: 1‐5
Text Micah 5: 2
The Lord promises justice through the coming Messiah
December 11, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Messiah's mandate.
- The Messiah's mercy.
- The Messiah's mettle. Reading Isaiah 42; Matthew 12: 1‐21
Text Isaiah 42: 1‐4
The Lord commands His people to relate to Him through the Word.
December 11, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reason for this command.
- The warning attached to this command.
- The blessing that comes with this command.
Reading Deuteronomy 4: 1-20; John 1: 1-18
Text Lord’s Day 35
Through the witness and death of Stephen, God builds His true temple.
December 4, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The charge against Stephen.
- The defense made by Stephen.
- The impact of Stephen’s witness.
Reading Acts 6: 8‐8: 1
Text Acts 6: 8‐8: 1
The LORD calls His people to live for the One who saved them.
December 4, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The LORD's gift.
- The LORD's demand.
Reading Deuteronomy 6: 1‐25
Text Lord’s Day 34
The Sealed and the Saints
November 27, 2011 | Pastor J. Visscher
- The sealed are numbered
- The saints are numberless
Reading Exodus 11
Text Revelation 7
Jesus is the Christ and therefore our salvation is complete.
November 27, 2011 | Pastor R. de Jonge
He is the anointed:
- Prophet
- Priest
- King
Reading Matthew 3:13‐17; Acts 10:23b‐48
Text Lord’s Day 12
The church maintains the priority of preaching.
November 20, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The distracting problem.
- The practical solution.
- The blessed result.
Reading 1 Corinthians 12
Text Acts 6: 1‐7
Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.
November 20, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Matthew 3
Text Lord’s Day 33
Christ teaches his people that the Kingdom of heaven is the greatest treasure.
November 13, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The value of the Kingdom.
- The joy of the Kingdom.
- The demand of the Kingdom.
Reading Matthew 13: 1‐43
Text Matthew 13: 44
The Lord Jesus renews us for a life of obedience.
November 13, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The power for obedience.
- The urgency of obedience.
- The purpose of obedience.
Reading 2 Peter 1: 1‐11
Text Lord’s Day 32
The penitent sinner calls to God
November 6, 2011 | Pastor H. van der Woerd
- Seeking words of praise
- Rejecting sacrifice
- Presenting a broken heart
Reading Psalm 51
Text Psalm 51: 15‐17
God safeguards His Kingdom
November 6, 2011 | Pastor H. van der Woerd
- He provides keys
- Preaching opens and closes
- Discipline closes and opens
Reading Isaiah 22:15‐25; Matthew 16: 13‐17; Revelation 3:7‐13
Text Lord’s Day 31
God declares Abraham righteous.
October 30, 2011 | Pastor A. Souman
- The reason for declaring him righteous;
- The way of declaring him righteous;
- The result of declaring him righteous.
Reading Romans 4
Text Romans 4: 3
We celebrate the Lord's Supper as a gift which God gives to us in His love. It is the promise of:
October 30, 2011 | Pastor A. Souman
- the forgiveness of sins through Christ's sacrifice;
- the Holy Spirit Who unites us with Christ.
Reading Hebrews 9: 11‐ 10: 18
Text Lord’s Day 30
The Lord demonstrates that the gospel cannot be stopped.
October 23, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The church keeps growing.
- The conflict intensifies.
- The conquest continues.
Reading Acts 5: 12‐42
Text Acts 5: 12‐42
Through the sign of the Lord's Supper, the Lord Jesus gives the reality of his life.
October 23, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The outward sign.
- The inward reality.
Reading 1 Corinthians 11: 17‐34
Text Lord’s Day 29
The Holy Spirit creates a new and holy fellowship.
October 16, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The manifestation
- The desecration and
- The preservation of this fellowship.
Reading Deuteronomy 15: 1-11; Acts 4: 32 ‐ 5: 11
Text Acts 4: 32‐ 5: 11
Christ gives spiritual food to the church.
October 16, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The need for this food.
- The nature of this food.
- The nourishing effect of this food.
Reading John 6: 25‐59
Text Lord’s Day 28
The Lord calls His people to be thankful.
October 9, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The expression of thankfulness.
- The extent of thankfulness.
- The explanation of thankfulness.
Reading Deuteronomy 26; 1 Thessalonians 5:12‐28
Text 1 Thessalonians 5:18
In the face of counter‐attack from the world, the church:
October 9, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Expresses its confidence in God.
- Petitions God for his help and
- Receives a powerful reassurance.
Reading Acts 4
Text Acts 4:23‐31
Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone because
October 2, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Jesus Christ alone was raised from the dead.
- Jesus Christ alone died for sins.
- Jesus Christ alone has been made Lord of all.
Reading Acts 4
Text Acts 4: 12
Through baptism, God seals His covenant promises.
October 2, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The recipients of baptism.
- The responsibilities of the baptized.
Reading Romans 11: 1‐36
Text Lord’s Day 27
New Wine For A New Life
September 25, 2011 | Pastor J. Visscher
- The situation
- The miracle
- The sign
Reading John 1: 29‐51
Text John 2: 1‐11
Baptism is a powerful confirmation of Christ's work
September 25, 2011 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- Washed with Christ's blood
- Washed with Christ's Spirit
Reading Acts 2: 22‐41; Titus 3: 1‐8
Text Lord’s Day 26
God the Holy Spirit works faith in our hearts.
September 18, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The focus of faith.
- The fountain of faith.
- The fortifying of faith.
Reading 1 Peter 1: 13 – 2: 3
Text Lord’s Day 25
Enter through the narrow gate.
September 18, 2011 | Pastor W. Wielenga
Reading Matthew 7: 13‐29
Text Matthew 7: 13‐14
The Lord calls his people to repentance so that they may receive:
September 11, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Forgiveness
- Refreshment and
- Restoration.
Reading Acts 3: 11-26
Text Acts 3:19-21
By faith, God’s people are able to do good works which are:
September 11, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Imperfect.
- Rewarded.
- Inevitable.
Reading Ephesians 2:1-10; 6:1-9
Text Lord’s Day 24
Faith in the Name of Jesus brings complete healing of life.
September 4, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The faith of the apostles displayed.
- The faith of the hearers demanded.
Reading Acts 3
Text Acts 3:16
God justifies the ungodly through faith.
September 4, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The meaning of justification.
- The mystery of justification.
- The means of justification.
Reading 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
Text Lord’s Day 23
A healthy church is marked by devotion to:
August 28, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Learning
- Fellowship and
- Prayer.
Reading Deuteronomy 15: 1‐11
Text Acts 2: 42
The church confesses its hope of eternal joy which:
August 28, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Begins in this life.
- Continues through death and
- Is made perfect in the age to come.
Reading Philippians 1:20‐26; 3:12‐21
Text Lord’s Day 22
Hallowed be Your Name
August 21, 2011 | Read by an elder
In this petition we pray for:
- knowledge of God according to His Word
- life before God according to His Word
Reading Psalm 8
Text Lord’s Day 47
When we wait on the LORD, He shall renew our strength.
August 14, 2011 | Pastor D. Moes
Reading Isaiah 40: 12‐26
Text Isaiah 40: 27‐31
If we want to live a life worthy of the gospel, we need to obediently work out our salvation in fear-of-the-LORD.
August 14, 2011 | Pastor D. Moes
Reading Philippians 1: 27‐2:11
Text Philippians 2: 12‐18
The Word of God shows its penetrating power.
August 7, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The sharp demand of the Word.
- The enticing promise of the Word.
- The abundant harvest of the Word.
Reading Acts 2: 1‐36
Text Acts 2: 1‐36
Christ comfort us with the gift of eternal joy which:
August 7, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Begins in this life.
- Continues through death and
- Is made perfect in the age to come.
Reading Philippians 2:20‐26; 3:12‐21
Text Lord’s Day 22
The LORD clothes his children after the Fall into sin.
July 31, 2011 | Read by an elder
We will note:
- who is clothed;
- who clothes them;
- with what they are clothed.
Reading Genesis 3; Revelation 6
Text Genesis 3: 21
Things God Can’t Do
July 24, 2011 | Pastor A. Cammenga
Reading Mark 6: 1‐13; 30‐44
Text Mark 6: 1‐13; 30‐44
Rejoicing in our Hope
July 24, 2011 | Pastor A. Cammenga
- It is real
- It is grounded in Jesus' resurrection
- It reaches high
- It is secure
Reading 1 Peter 1: 1‐5
Text 1 Peter 1: 3‐5
Having an Anchored Soul
July 17, 2011 | Pastor A. Cammenga
- Why we need it
- Where we find it
- What comfort it brings
Reading Hebrews 6: 9‐20
Text Hebrews 6: 9‐20
A Message for the Troubled
July 17, 2011 | Pastor A. Cammenga
- From a special person
- About God's electing love
- Which is filled with comfort
- For those sanctified
Reading 1 Peter 1: 1,2
Text 1 Peter 1: 1,2
The Lord reveals the covenantal riches of his Name.
July 10, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The goodness revealed in this Name.
- The warning contained in this Name.
Reading Exodus 3:1-15; 34:1-8; John 17:1-6
Text Exodus 34: 6,7
The outpouring of the Spirit marks the beginning of the last days.
July 10, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The greater grace of the last days.
- The increasing judgments of the last days.
- The urgent need of the last days.
Reading Joel 2; Acts 2:1-21
Text Acts 2: 6-11
The Lord Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit upon His Church.
July 3, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The time.
- The signs.
- The effect.
Reading Genesis 11: 1‐9
Text Acts 2: 1‐4
Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven.
July 3, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The need for forgiveness.
- The cost of forgiveness.
- The joy of forgiveness.
Reading Psalm 32; Luke 7: 36‐50
Text Lord’s Day 21, Q&A 56
Arm yourself with the attitude Christ had.
June 26, 2011 | Pastor C. Bouwman
- What was the attitude of Christ,
- What is ceasing from sin,
- What does one do instead.
Reading 1 Peter 3: 13 – 4:11; Psalm 59
Text 1 Peter 4: 1a
Our God does perfect work.
June 26, 2011 | Pastor C. Bouwman
- What God made,
- What we became,
- What we become.
Reading Genesis 1:24‐31; Genesis 3:1‐9; Ephesians 4:29‐5:2; 5:22‐33
Text Lord’s Day 3
The Ascended Lord Jesus Christ uses means to build His church.
June 19, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
He uses:
- praying people,
- inspired Scripture, and
- ordained officebearers.
Reading Acts 1: 12‐26
Text Acts 1: 12‐26
Christ bestows spiritual gifts upon the church.
June 19, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- What they are.
- Why they are given.
- How they must be used.
Reading Exodus 31: 1‐11; 35: 30‐36: 7; 1 Corinthians 12: 1‐11
Text Lord’s Day 21, Q/A 55
Our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, gathers His flock.
June 12, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The wonder of this work.
- The manner of this work.
- The comfort of this work
Reading John 10: 1‐30
Text Lord’s Day 21, Q/A 54
Christ teaches His Church to depend on the Holy Spirit.
June 12, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The promise of the Holy Spirit.
- The power of the Holy Spirit.
Reading Acts 1
Text Acts 1: 5
Our ascended Lord blesses his church.
June 5, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The comfort of this blessing.
- The impact of this blessing.
Reading Luke 24: 36‐53
Text Luke 24: 50‐53
The Holy Spirit is given to the Church of Christ:
June 5, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- As a seal upon our salvation.
- As a deposit guaranteeing our future glory.
Reading 2 Corinthians 1, 5
Text Lord’s Day 20
Paul warns us for the deceit of the Lawless One.
May 29, 2011 | Pastor R. IJbema
- Who is he?
- When will he come?
- What about us?
Reading 2 Thessalonians 2: 1‐17
Text 2 Thessalonians 2: 3a
God wants to be worshiped as the Faithful One,
May 29, 2011 | Pastor R. IJbema
- from the beginning;
- to the end;
- to us.
Reading Exodus 19: 10‐19; John 13: 31 ‐ 14: 14
Text Lord’s Day 34
Jesus rules at God’s right hand
May 22, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- as the loving Head of the Church, and
- as the future judge of the world.
Reading Ephesians 4:7‐16; 5:25‐33
Text Lord’s Day 19
The Lord calls his people to live in the joy of justification.
May 15, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
We consider:
- The amazing benefits
- The ongoing struggles and
- The personal assurance.
Reading Romans 4
Text Romans 5: 1‐5
Through His Ascension, Christ unites heaven and earth.
May 15, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
He does so
- By taking our humanity into heaven and
- By sending the Holy Spirit to the Church.
Reading John 15: 18 – 16: 15
Text Lord’s Day 18
Seek the food that endures to eternal life.
May 8, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading John 6:1‐29
Text John 6:27
Being united to Christ in His resurrection means that believers have:
May 8, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- A new status.
- A new life and
- A new future.
Reading Colossians 3
Text Lord’s Day 17
The Risen Christ reveals Himself to Thomas so that:
May 1, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Thomas may see and believe.
- We who don't see may also believe.
Reading John 20: 1‐23
Text John 20: 24‐31
The Lord Jesus Christ gives life to those who believe in Him.
May 1, 2011 | Pastor D. Poppe
- What does it mean to have life?
- How do you get life?
Reading John 3
Text Lord’s Day 16
God provides witnesses to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
April 24, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Mark 15: 40 – 16: 8
Text Mark 15: 40 – 16: 8
The great “if‐but‐therefore” of the Easter gospel
April 24, 2011 | Pastor J. Visscher
- a vexing question
- a firm retort
- a confident conclusion
Reading 1 Corinthians 15: 12‐21,42‐58
Text 1 Corinthians 15: 14, 20, 26, 42, 57
Living by faith in the suffering Saviour
April 17, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Isaiah 53; Romans 3
Text Lord’s Day 15
Christ defends the covenant hope of the resurrection.
April 17, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The skeptical challenge to this hope.
- The scriptural confirmation of this hope.
- The swift corroboration of this hope.
Reading Mark 16; Exodus 3
Text Mark 12: 18‐27
The conception and birth of our Lord proclaim:
April 10, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The fruitlessness of the old creation and
- The beginning of the new creation.
Reading Luke 1: 26‐38
Text Lord’s Day 14
Confessing Jesus Christ as Lord is:
April 3, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- A cry of freedom and
- A commitment to service.
Reading Philippians 2: 1‐11
Text Lord’s Day 13, Q/A 34
Boy Jesus stays at his Father's house.
April 3, 2011 | Pastor T. Lodder
Reading Exodus 23: 14‐19
Text Luke 2: 41‐52
Are you living a fruitful life?
March 27, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The expectation that we would be fruitful.
- The way to being fruitful.
- The obstacles to being fruitful.
Reading Isaiah 6; Luke 8: 1‐15
Text Luke 8: 15
The Father invites into His family through faith in His Son.
March 27, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Christ as the eternal Son of God.
- Christians as children of God through adoption.
Reading John 1: 1‐18; Romans 1: 1‐7
Text Lord’s Day 13, Q/A 33
The Lord Jesus shows His church the power of simple faith.
March 20, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Luke 17: 1‐10
Text Luke 17: 5,6
Love the Lord exclusively
March 20, 2011 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- Choosing God
- The One God
- The True God
Reading Joshua 24:1‐27; Romans 1:18‐23
Text Lord’s Day 34
From the cup of wrath to the cup of blessing
March 13, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Isaiah 51:17-23; Mark 14:22-25; 14:32-42
Text Mark 14: 36
Christ restores God's people to office.
March 13, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The office of Christ.
- The office of all believers.
Reading Luke 3:21-22; 4:14-30
Text Lord’s Day 12
The Lord Jesus calls His people to self‐denial within marriage.
March 6, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- By pointing them back to the creation order of God.
- By forbidding divorce.
Reading Genesis 2:4‐25; Deuteronomy 24: 1‐4; Matthew 5: 27‐32
Text Mark 10: 1‐12
Receiving prosperity and adversity from the hand of God.
March 6, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Romans 8: 18‐39
Text Lord’s Day 10
Heaven is not our home!
February 27, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- God created the world as our home.
- God cares for us in our worldly home.
Reading Psalm 33; 1 John 2
Text Lord’s Day 9
Christ heals the blind!
February 20, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Isaiah 35; Mark 8:11 – 9:1
Text Mark 8:22‐26
The Lord Jesus shows that the blessings of the Kingdom are:
February 13, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- First for the Jews.
- But also for the nations.
Reading Isaiah 42: 1‐7; 49: 1‐7
Text Mark 7:24‐30
The Lord Jesus proclaims that God's people must be pure in heart.
February 6, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
We will see that purity is:
- A priestly calling.
- A human impossibility.
- A kingdom gift.
Reading Exodus 30:17‐21; Matthew 5:1‐13
Text Mark 7: 1‐23
Through faith we share in Christ!
February 6, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The necessity of faith.
- The nature of faith.
- The community of faith.
Reading Luke 13: 23‐33
Text Lord’s Day 7
The Lord Jesus reveals that He has come to destroy the works of the devil.
January 30, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The confrontation
- The deliverance and
- The response.
Reading Mark 5:1‐20
Text Mark 5:1‐20
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
January 30, 2011 | Pastor C. Gordon
Reading Psalm 139
Text Philippians 3: 21-30
The Lord calls His people to worship Him.
January 23, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- We praise God as Lord of all the earth.
- We submit to God as our loving King.
Reading Numbers 14; Hebrews 3:7 ‐ 4:13
Text Psalm 95
God gives us Christ to be our Mediator.
January 23, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Mediator is described.
- The Mediator is revealed.
Reading Hebrews 1 & 2
Text Lord’s Day 6
Christ reveals that He is the Lord of the Sabbath.
January 16, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The accusation against Christ
- His defense and
- His glorious claim.
Reading Mark 2:23‐3:6
Text Mark 2: 23‐28
God's people are impressed with the Christ.
January 16, 2011 | Pastor R.C. Janssen
- Christ's new teaching
- Christ's power
- Christ's authority
Reading Mark 1:1‐20; Luke 4:14‐30
Text Mark 1:21‐28
Lord, help me in my unbelief!
January 9, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Mark 9: 14‐32
Text Mark 9: 24
Christ calls His church to follow Him along the way of humble service.
January 9, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The way of the world.
- The way of Christ.
- The way of the church.
Reading Daniel 7; Isaiah 52: 12 ‐53: 12
Text Mark 10: 35‐45
The Lord calls us put our trust in Him.
January 2, 2011 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Exclusively.
- Permanently.
- Firmly.
Reading Psalm 62
Text Psalm 62
What does God's justice mean to you?
January 2, 2011 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- Its depth
- Its demand
- Its Deliverer
Reading Romans 2: 1‐16; 8: 1‐4
Text Lord’s Day 5
Keeping Watch with the Virgins in 2011
December 31, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
- Preparing properly for the Bridegroom
- Responding quickly to the Bridegroom
- Looking constantly for the Bridegroom
Reading Matthew 24: 36‐51
Text Matthew 25: 1‐13
God provides consolation for everyone in the birth of Jesus
December 26, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The end of an era of waiting for Israel
- The beginning of a new era of salvation for the nations
Reading Isaiah 40: 1‐9, Luke 2:25‐35
Text Luke 2:29‐32
The Magi Worship the New Born King
December 26, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
- The Lord’s unusual guidance
- The Word’s unexpected fulfillment
- The Magi’s unrestrained worship
Reading Micah 5
Text Matthew 2: 1‐12
Caesar’s decree leads to the birth of Caesar’s Lord in Bethlehem
December 25, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Caesar’s decree
- Christ’s birth
Reading Luke 2: 1‐20
Text Luke 2: 1‐7
Boasters boast in themselves. Rejoicers boast in the Lord.
December 19, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- The comparison between rejoicing and boasting
- Paul's boast
- Paul's joy
Reading Deuteronomy 30: 1‐20
Text Philippians 3: 1‐11
The Lord deals with fallen humanity in terms of his covenant.
December 19, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- He maintains covenant expectations.
- He upholds covenant sanctions.
Reading 2 Thessalonians 1
Text Lord's Day 4
The Lord comes to bring His people home to Zion.
December 12, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- God comes to His people with abundant blessings.
- God's people go to God in holiness and joy.
Reading Isaiah 34; Matthew 11: 1‐6
Text Isaiah 35
The Lord graciously convicts us of our depravity by teaching us of:
December 12, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Our creation
- Our fall
- Our re-creation.
Reading Genesis 1:26‐28; Ephesians 4:17‐5:10
Text Lord’s Day 3
The Lord gives hope through the promise of the Messiah.
December 5, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- His unexpected appearance.
- His Spirit‐empowered rule.
- His peaceable Kingdom.
Reading Psalm 72
Text Isaiah 11: 1‐9
Getting to the Bottom of our Problems
December 5, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
- a revealing instrument
- a radical requirement
- a revolting predicament
Reading Romans 7
Text Lord’s Day 2
Strive to be the new person you are in Christ.
November 28, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Off with the old.
- On with the new.
Reading Ephesians 4:17‐32
Text Ephesians 4:22‐24
God's Law is a Gracious Gift
November 28, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- The law in anticipation of Christ
- The law in Christ.
Reading Psalm 119:17 ‐ 24; Galatians 3:10 ‐ 29
Text Lord’s Day 34
The Lord Jesus reveals His divine glory to His disciples.
November 21, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- In His actions.
- In His words.
Reading Isaiah 43: 1‐11
Text Mark 6: 45‐52
My only Comfort – A work of the Triune God
November 21, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
- Bought ‐ by the Son’s blood
- Kept ‐ according to the Father’s plan
- Sealed ‐ using the Spirit’s power
Reading Isaiah 51: 11 ‐ 16; John 6: 35 ‐ 40; Romans 8: 12 ‐ 17
Text Lord’s Day 1
The Lord's Supper: An Audience with the King!
November 14, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Exodus 24
Text Exodus 24 : 9‐11
Lord’s Day 41 - You shall not Commit Adultery
November 14, 2010 | Pastor C. Gordon
Reading James 4
Text Proverbs 7: 1‐27
The comfort of living before the face of God who:
November 7, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Knows all there is to know about me.
- Sees me wherever I am.
- Is the true judge of my life.
Reading Psalm 139
Text Psalm 139
In the righteous life God works in us by His Word, everyone should BE...
November 7, 2010 | Pastor E. Tiggelaar
- quick to listen
- slow to speak
- slow to become angry
Reading James 1
Text James 1: 19,20
God calls Abram and grants Him a strong Faith
October 31, 2010 | Pastor C. VanSpronsen
- God’s Calling
- God’s Promise
- Abram’s Obedience
Reading Genesis 11: 27‐ 12: 9
Text Genesis 12: 1‐4
In God’s Strength we will overcome!
October 31, 2010 | Pastor C. VanSpronsen
- Who and What is against us
- Who is for us
- The certain Victory
Reading Romans 8: 18‐39
Text Lord’s Day 52
Through the storm at sea, Christ teaches His disciples to work in their daily lives with the preaching they just heard.
October 24, 2010 | Read by an elder
- The cause for the storm
- The lesson of the storm
Reading Mark 4: 1-12; 26-41
Text Mark 4: 40
Faith without Deeds is Useless
October 24, 2010 | Read by an elder
- The faith of demons
- The faith of Abraham and Rahab
Reading Romans 2: 17-29; 3: 21 - 4: 3
Text James 2: 18-26
In the Midst of Tribulation the Church of the Lamb Survives.
October 17, 2010 | Read by an elder
- Hear the number!
- See the multitude!
Reading Revelation 7
Text Revelation 7
“Baptism signs and seals God’s promises for us AND our children.”
October 17, 2010 | Read by an elder
- What God does in baptism
- Who should be baptized and why
Reading Genesis 17; Deuteronomy 30:1‐10
Text Lord’s Day 27
Paul's Commendation of Two Brothers is an Example For Us
October 10, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- Timothy- the interests of others
- Epaphroditus- humble service
- Paul- godly communication
Reading John 13: 1‐17; Philippians 2: 1‐11
Text Philippians 2: 19‐30
Work out your salvation together
October 3, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- In obedience to the God who saves
- As a witness to the world
- For joy
Reading Deuteronomy 32: 1‐12; Philippians 2: 1‐11
Text Philippians 2: 12‐18
The Opening of the First Six Seals
October 3, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
reveals
- devastations on earth,
- outbursts in heaven,
- upheavals in creation,
- comfort for troubled saints.
Reading Zechariah 1: 8‐17; 6: 1‐8
Text Revelation 6
Both God's elect and their glorious inheritance are secure.
September 26, 2010 | Read by an elder
We will consider:
- the inheritance is preserved for the heirs,
- the heirs are preserved for their inheritance.
Reading Hebrews 10:26‐39; Hebrews 11:32 ‐ 12:3; 1 Peter 1:1‐3
Text 1 Peter 1: 4‐5
A HUGE PROBLEM IN HEAVEN!
September 26, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
It has to do with
- a vexing scroll,
- a slain lamb;
- a new song.
Reading Daniel 12
Text Revelation 5
Christ teaches his people to pray that God would cancel their debts.
September 5, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The boldness of this petition.
- The stipulation with this petition.
Reading Psalm 32; Matthew 18:21‐35
Text Lord’s Day 51
Christ teaches us to glorify God by praying for our daily bread.
August 29, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- We depend on God's goodness.
- We are in need of God's blessing.
Reading Psalm 127; Matthew 6:25‐34
Text Lord’s Day 50
Christ teaches us to ask God to renew our wills.
August 22, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The energy for doing God's will.
- The extent of doing God's will.
- The example in doing God's will.
Reading Matthew 7: 21‐29; 12: 46‐50
Text Lord’s Day 49
Christ’s letter to the church at Thyatira includes
August 15, 2010 | Pastor J. Visscher
- a stunning introduction,
- a serious repudiation,
- a soaring prediction.
Reading Revelation 1: 9‐20
Text Revelation 2: 18‐29
The gifts of the Spirit must be used in love.
July 18, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The preeminence of love.
- The properties of love.
- The permanence of love.
Reading 1 Corinthians 12
Text 1 Corinthians 13
Christ teaches us to pray for the coming of God's Kingdom.
July 18, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The mercy at the heart of God's Kingdom.
- The justice displayed throughout God's Kingdom.
- The worship appropriate to God's Kingdom.
Reading Psalm 99; Matthew 11:1-15
Text Lord’s Day 48
Love those who don't love you.
July 11, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Matthew 5: 43‐48
Text Matthew 5: 43‐48
In the first petition, Christ teaches us to pray that:
July 4, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- God would uphold his Name as holy and
- The world would recognize his Name as holy.
Reading Ezekiel 36
Text Lord’s Day 47
Christ teaches His people to pray to God as Father in heaven.
June 27, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- God's marvelous love revealed to us and
- God's tremendous power at work for us.
Reading Romans 8: 1‐17
Text Lord’s Day 46
The Lord Jesus defends His ministry of deliverance.
June 20, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- His ministry is rejected.
- His ministry is defended and
- His ministry is pressed upon our consciences.
Reading Isaiah 49: 22‐26; Mark 3: 7‐35
Text Mark 3: 22‐29
Do your best to win God's approval of your service.
June 13, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Our motivation for serving.
- Our means of serving.
Reading 2 Timothy 2
Text 2 Timothy 2: 15
Be filled with the Holy Spirit!
June 6, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- By means of singing praise to God and man.
- Through constant thanksgiving.
- In mutual submission.
Reading Ephesians 5:1‐21
Text Ephesians 5:18‐21
The Many Uses of the Tongue. It is
May 23, 2010 | Read by an elder
- God's gift;
- Satan's slave;
- The Spirit's tool.
Reading Ephesians 4: 17‐32; James 3: 1‐12
Text Lord’s Day 43
And great is His reward.
May 16, 2010 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading Ephesians 1
Text Philippians 2: 9‐11
All is yours, but only to serve Him whose you are.
May 16, 2010 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading Psalm 37: 1‐22
Text Lord’s Day 42
Marriage reveals the mystery of the gospel.
May 9, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Isaiah 54:1‐8; Ephesians 5:22‐33
Text Lord’s Day 41
The Lord calls us to respect the lives of our neighbours.
May 2, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reason for this command.
- The reach of this command.
Reading Matthew 5: 1‐26, 43-48
Text Lord’s Day 40
The Lord calls His people to run the race of faith.
May 2, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The dangers which beset us.
- The examples which inspire us.
- The Lord who went before us.
Reading Hebrews 11
Text Hebrews 12: 1‐2
What really matters? The advance of the gospel.
April 25, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- Through Christ's way.
- For Christ's Kingdom.
Reading Galatians 1: 6‐24
Text Philippians 1: 12‐18
We confess Jesus in a pluralistic society.
April 25, 2010 | Pastor R. de Jonge
- The problem that ails us all.
- The Saviour above them all.
Reading Matthew 1: 18‐21; Acts 17: 16‐34
Text Lord’s Day 11
The Lord calls us to submit to those in authority over us.
April 18, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The source of authority
- The purpose of this authority
- The blessing of authority.
Reading Deuteronomy 21:18‐21; Psalm 78:1‐8; Colossians 3:18‐4:1
Text Lord’s Day 39
Christ teaches us that the Word of God will not return empty.
April 18, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Word of God encounters opposition.
- The Word of God is victorious.
Reading Isaiah 6, Isaiah 55
Text Mark 4: 1-20
Blessed are those who believe without seeing. They will see what they believe.
April 11, 2010 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading Luke 24: 1‐35
Text Luke 24: 13‐35
Christ's deliverance covers our whole life all the time.
April 11, 2010 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading Mark 2: 12 – 3: 6
Text Lord's Day 38
Christ becomes poor so that you might become rich.
April 2, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- He looses all His earthly possessions
- His poverty in that He looses all His dignity and pride as a human being
Reading Mark 15: 1-41
Text Mark 15: 24
Our Saviour is convicted by Pilate without cause and the people bear the guilt of that conviction.
March 28, 2010 | Pastor S. Swets
- The "Grace" of the Governor (v. 15‐18)
- The Wife's Dream (v. 19‐20)
- A Request about Christ (v. 21‐23)
- A Transfer of Guilt (v. 24‐26)
Reading Mark 11:1‐11
Text Matthew 27:15‐26
Our God desires us to worship Him properly.
March 28, 2010 | Pastor S. Swets
- According to His Word (QA 96)
- Consistent with His Being (QA 97)
- Through His Grace (QA 98)
Reading 1 Samuel 15, John 4:19‐26
Text Lord's Day 35
March 21, 2010 | Read by an elder
Reading Deuteronomy 18:9‐14; Hosea 2
Text Lord's Day 34
Great are the doings of the LORD!
March 14, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The memory of His works.
- The magnitude of His works.
- The motivation of His works.
Reading Exodus 10
Text Exodus 10
Accept one another as Christ accepted you.
March 14, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Romans 15
Text Romans 15: 7
The Lord calls his people to show wisdom by redeeming the time.
March 7, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The danger of wasting time.
- The opportunities for redeeming time.
Reading Ephesians 4:17‐5:21
Text Ephesians 5:15‐16
The Lord calls his faithless people to return home.
March 7, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- A chilling question.
- An astounding answer and
- A sobering choice.
Reading Jeremiah 3:1‐4:4
Text Lord’s Day 33
Give to yourself the glory, O God, and not to us!
February 28, 2010 | Pastor T. VanRaalte
- The setting of this prayer
- The meaning of this prayer
Reading Psalm 115; John 12:20‐29
Text Psalm 115: 1
Living thankful lives is not optional, but rightly follows upon salvation:
February 28, 2010 | Pastor T. VanRaalte
- The unity of redemption and renewal
- The necessity of renewal
- The results of renewal
Reading Galatians 3:20‐4:7; 5:16‐26
Text Lord’s Day 32
In the seventh plague, the LORD hallows His own Name.
February 21, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- He shows that there is no one like Him in all the earth.
- He causes His Name to be proclaimed in all the earth.
- He demonstrates that that He is the Lord of all the earth.
Reading Exodus 9: 13‐35
Text Exodus 9: 13‐35
Through church discipline, Christ preserves true doctrine and godly living among His people.
February 21, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reasons for discipline.
- The process of discipline.
- The goal of church discipline.
Reading Numbers 15:22‐31; Matthew 18:15‐20
Text Lord’s Day 31, Q/A 85
Christ gives His Church the authority to open and close God's Kingdom.
February 14, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- With the key of preaching.
- With the key of discipline.
Reading 1 Corinthians 1: 18‐2: 5; 5: 1‐13
Text Lord’s Day 31
The Lord calls us to economic shrewdness.
February 7, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Living in light of future hope.
- Living in light of eternal fellowship.
Reading Luke 16
Text Luke 16: 1‐9
The Lord Jesus calls us to guard the holiness of the church at His Table.
February 7, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Through self‐examination.
- Through corporate responsibility.
Reading 1 Corinthians 5: 1‐13; 11: 17‐34
Text Lord’s Day 30
The fourth petition connects heaven and earth. It teaches us:
January 31, 2010 | Pastor R. IJbema
- not to forget heaven;
- not to forget the earth.
Reading Psalm 115
Text Lord’s Day 50
As He begins to deliver Israel, God reveals that He is:
January 24, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Lord of creation.
- The only true God.
- The just judge of the earth.
Reading Exodus 7: 14 – 8: 19
Text Exodus 7: 14 – 8: 19
In the Lord's Supper, Christ nourishes His people.
January 24, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading John 6: 25‐29
Text Lord’s Day 29
Through disasters, the Lord shows the seriousness of the preaching of the gospel.
January 17, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Disasters foreshadow the judgment of God.
- Disasters call for a believing response to the Word of God.
Reading Luke 13
Text Luke 13: 1‐9
In the Lord's Supper, Christ tells us that His death is our life.
January 17, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Remembrance of Christ's death‐
- Sharing in Christ's death‐
- Proclamation of Christ's death.
Reading Exodus 12: 1‐30; 1 Corinthians 11: 17‐34
Text Lord’s Day 28
The LORD gives Pharaoh a last warning.
January 10, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The promised miracle.
- The surprising challenge.
- The clear victory
Reading Exodus 6: 28 ‐ 7: 13
Text Exodus 7: 10b‐12
The Lord calls His people to draw near.
January 10, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Hebrews 10: 19‐39
Text Hebrews 10: 22
Through baptism, God seals His covenant with His people.
January 3, 2010 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The recipients of baptism.
- The benefits of baptism.
- The impact of baptism.
Reading Genesis 17: 1‐14; Colossians 2: 6‐15
Text Lord's Day 27
The Lord Jesus preaches God's Word with divine authority.
December 27, 2009 | Pastor A. Souman
- We see this authority challenged by the evil spirit;
- We see this authority confirmed by the miracle.
Reading Mark 1: 14‐45
Text Mark 1: 21‐28
Baptism shows us that we are united with Christ:
December 27, 2009 | Pastor A. Souman
- In His death;
- In His resurrection.
Reading Romans 6: 1‐14
Text Lord's Day 26
God calls us through the Christmas story to worship Christ the King.
December 25, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The worship of the Magi.
- The non-worship of Jerusalem.
- Our worship.
Reading Isaiah 60: 1-6
Text Matthew 2: 1-12
From little Bethlehem will come a ruler in Israel.
December 20, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- His unlikely origins.
- His blessed rule.
- His peaceable Kingdom.
Reading Micah 5; Matthew 2: 1‐12
Text Micah 5: 1‐5a
The Holy Spirit unites us to Christ by faith. He does so:
December 20, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- By the preaching of the gospel and
- By means of the sacraments.
Reading Romans 10: 6‐17; Acts 2: 22‐47
Text Lord's Day 25
The Lord threatens to kill his servant Moses
December 6, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The disobedience of Moses.
- The intervention of Zipporah.
- The relenting of God.
Reading Exodus 4: 18‐31
Text Exodus 4: 24‐26
Lord's Day 23
December 6, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Phillipians 3: 1-11; 1 Timothy 3: 14-16
Text Lord's Day 23
Hebrews 12: 12‐17
November 29, 2009 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading Hebrews 12: 1‐17
Text Hebrews 12: 12‐17
Lord's Day 22
November 29, 2009 | Pastor W.W.J. VanOene
Reading 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 5: 11
Text Lord's Day 22
The Lord overcomes the resistance of his servant.
November 22, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- By giving him signs of his power.
- By showing him that human weakness is no obstacle.
- By leaving him without excuse.
Reading Exodus 4: 1‐17
Text Exodus 4: 1‐17
Jesus Christ gathers a holy, catholic church.
November 22, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Christ's sovereignty in the church.
- Our responsibility in the church.
- The eternal joy of the church.
Reading 1 Peter 1: 13‐ 2: 12
Text Lord's Day 21
Working with what Christ gives for His glory ‐ until He comes.
November 15, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- the nature of the work.
- the urgency of the work.
Reading Matthew 24:32‐25:13
Text Matthew 25:14‐30
Test the Spirits
November 15, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading 1 John 3: 11‐4: 6
Text Lord's Day 20; 1 John 4: 1‐4
Overcome fear by trusting Him whose love knows no bounds.
November 8, 2009 | Pastor P.H. Holtvlüwer
- Choking with fear
- Breathing with peace
Reading Leviticus 15:19‐30
Text Luke 8: 42b‐48
Renew your strength by hoping in the LORD!
November 8, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Isaiah 40: 21‐31
Text Isaiah 40: 29‐31
God reveals His Name as a guarantee of salvation.
November 1, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The need for this revelation.
- The content of this revelation.
- The comfort of this revelation.
Reading Exodus 3: 13‐22
Text Exodus 3: 13‐22
Jesus Christ rules!
November 1, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The extent of his rule.
- The blessing of his rule.
- The demand of his rule.
Reading Ephesians 1:15‐23; 4:1‐13
Text Heidelberg Catechism Q.A. 50, 51
The offspring of the woman worship the LORD.
October 25, 2009 | Pastor J. VanSpronsen
- The LORD sees this worship
- The LORD defends this worship
- The LORD preserves this worship
Reading Genesis 4
Text Genesis 4:1‐12, 25‐26
The Lamb of God is seated on His throne in heaven.
October 25, 2009 | Pastor J. VanSpronsen
- What that means for Him.
- What that means for us.
Reading Luke 24:36‐53; Revelation 5
Text Lord’s Day 18
The Angel of the LORD commissions Moses to liberate the people of God.
October 11, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The circumstances of this commission.
- The content of this commission.
- The comfort of this commission
Reading Exodus 3: 1-12; John 1: 1‐18
Text Exodus 3: 1‐12
Believers are united to Christ in His condemnation, death and burial.
October 11, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading John 19: 28‐42
Text Lord’s Day 16
God shows His faithfulness by raising up a Redeemer for His people.
October 4, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The birth and preservation of the Redeemer.
- The manifestation of the Redeemer to Israel.
- The flight of the Redeemer.
Reading Acts 7:20-29; Hebrews 11:23‐28
Text Exodus 2
Jesus suffered under God's wrath in our place.
October 4, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reason for His suffering
- The comfort of His suffering.
Reading Isaiah 53:1‐12; Hebrews 12:1‐11
Text Lord’s Day 15
The Christian’s fear of God determines how he lives this passing life.
September 27, 2009 | Pastor C. Bouwman
- What is fear of God?
- What does this fear look like?
- What consequence follows?
Reading 1 Peter 1: 1‐21; Leviticus 10: 8‐11; 11: 1‐12, 41‐47
Text 1 Peter 1: 17b
The man Pilate sentenced was the Son of God – and therefore the Savior of the world.
September 27, 2009 | Pastor C. Bouwman
- The marvel of Jesus’ Godhead,
- The protest against Jesus’ Godhead,
- The benefit of Jesus’ Godhead
Reading Genesis 3: 14-19; 2 John; Luke 1: 26‐38
Text Lord’s Day 14
God’s covenant faithfulness toward His people seen in:
September 20, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The origin of His people.
- The suffering of His people.
- The preservation of His people.
Reading Exodus 1:1 ‐ 2:2
Text Exodus 1:1 ‐ 2:2
The power of the love of Christ for His people.
September 20, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Song of Songs 1:1 ‐ 2:7
Text Song of Songs 8: 6,7
The Prodigal Brother
September 13, 2009 | Pastor A. Cammenga
- The central character
- His identity
- His modern counterpart
Reading Luke 15
Text Luke 15
The Story of a Barley Cake, is a Story:
September 13, 2009 | Pastor A. Cammenga
- Of God's encouragement
- Of God's providence
- Of the sinfulness of sin
- Of less being more
- Typical of God's ways
- That will be repeated again
Reading Judges 7: 1‐22; 8: 4‐16
Text Judges 7
God reveals Himself in His Works and Word.
August 23, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Godʹs glory revealed in His created works (vss. 1‐6).
- Godʹs glory revealed in His Word (vss. 7‐10).
- Our response to Godʹs revelation (vss. 11‐14).
Reading Colossians 1: 1‐23
Text Psalm 19
Jesus the Saviour!
August 23, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Matthew 1: 18‐25; Luke 1 & 2
Text Lord’s Day 11
The Lord announces the coming famine of His Word.
August 16, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reason for this famine.
- The impact of this famine.
Reading Amos 8
Text Amos 8: 11,12
Our lives are safe in Godʹs providential care.
August 16, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The extent of God's providence.
- The comfort of God's providence.
Reading Psalm 147
Text Lord’s Day 10
The Lord gives true pleasure only to those who please Him.
August 2, 2009 | Read by an elder
- The pursuit of earthly pleasure;
- The gift of divine pleasure.
Reading Ecclesiastes 1: 12‐ 2: 26
Text Ecclesiastes 1: 13; 2: 24‐26
The Glory of Christ Revealed
August 2, 2009 | Read by an elder
Reading Luke 9
Text Luke 9: 28‐36
The LORD Involves His People
July 26, 2009 | Read by an elder
Reading Nehemiah 3
Text Nehemiah 3
God's grace seeks to change us.
July 19, 2009 | Pastor R.C. Janssen
- God's work
- our calling
- Christ's role
Reading Titus 2
Text Titus 2: 11‐14
Angels exist but focus your attention on God.
July 19, 2009 | Pastor R.C. Janssen
We will look at what God has made know to us regarding
- the existence of angels
- the activities of angels in general
- the activities of angels in relation to the history of salvation
Reading Ezekiel 1: 4‐14; Revelation 12: 7‐13
Text The Belgic Confession Article 12b
Our Christian faith is faith in the Triune God.
July 12, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The revelation of the Trinity and
- The comfort of the Trinity.
Reading Ephesians 1: 3‐14
Text Lord’s Day 8
Godʹs forgiveness awakens our love.
July 12, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Luke 7: 36‐50
Text Luke 7: 47
Women and the Word in Worship.
July 5, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The permanent rule.
- The principal reason.
- The proper role.
Reading Genesis 2 & 3
Text 1 Timothy 2: 11‐15
The Gospel Invades Europe
July 5, 2009 | Pastor J. Visscher
- surprising,
- diverse, and
- powerful manner
Reading Acts 16
Text Acts 16: 6‐34
God makes rich covenant promises to his servant David
June 28, 2009 | Pastor W. Bredenhof
We will consider:
- The content of these promises
- The enjoyment of these promises
- The fulfillment of these promises
Reading 2 Samuel 7
Text 2 Samuel 7: 8‐17
The church is called to pray for the world.
June 21, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The scope of our prayer.
- The broadness of Godʹs desire.
- The narrowness of Godʹs plan.
Reading 1 Timothy 1
Text 1 Timothy 2: 1‐7
Knowing that God will keep us until the end produces in us:
June 21, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Lasting humility.
- Growing concern for godliness.
- Eternal praise for God.
Reading Jude
Text Canons of Dort, Chapter V, Articles 12-15
The Lord calls His servants to train themselves in godliness.
June 14, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The goal of training.
- The methods of training.
- The benefits of training.
Reading 1 Timothy 4
Text 1 Timothy 4: 7,8
The Lord calls His people to help each other in the struggle against unbelief.
June 14, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The danger we face.
- The remedy God gives.
- The goal He sets before us.
Reading Numbers 14: 1‐35
Text Hebrews 3: 12‐14
The Lord promises His blessing to those who repent.
May 31, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The Lordʹs judgment.
- The Lordʹs call.
- The Lordʹs promise.
Reading Joel 1
Text Joel 2: 1‐27
The outpouring of the Spirit marks the beginning of the last days.
May 31, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The greater grace of the last days.
- The increasing judgments of the last days.
- The urgent need of the last days.
Reading Numbers 11
Text Joel 2: 28-32
In Christ Jesus we are seated in the heavenly realms.
May 24, 2009 | Pastor A. Souman
- Through Him we experience Godʹs kindness;
- With Him we are united as members of His body;
- Through His Spirit He governs us.
Reading Luke 24: 50‐53; Ephesians 2: 1‐10
Text Ephesians 2: 6,7
By true faith grafted into Christ, we bring forth fruits of thankfulness.
May 24, 2009 | Pastor A. Souman
These fruits are
- done out of faith;
- worked by the Holy Spirit;
- done to Godʹs glory.
Reading John 15: 1‐17
Text Lord’s Day 24
The Lord encourages His people to persevere in Christian hope.
May 17, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- By highlighting the certainty of the promises and
- By directing our attention to Christ who has gone before us.
Reading Genesis 22: 1‐19; Hebrews 6
Text Hebrews 6: 13‐20a
God gives His people assurance of persevering to the end.
May 17, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reality of this assurance.
- The root of this assurance.
- The revival of this assurance.
Reading 2 Timothy 4
Text Canons of Dort, Chapter V. Articles 9 ‐11
The Lord calls us to live with a strong sense of:
May 10, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Our present identity.
- Our future glory.
- Our current responsibility.
Reading 1 John 2: 28 ‐ 3:10
Text 1 John 3: 2,3
Those who are loved should live a life of love.
May 10, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Ephesians 4: 17 ‐ 5: 2
Text Ephesians 5: 1,2
The Lord calls believers to live as people of the resurrection.
May 3, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reality of resurrection life.
- The responsibilities of resurrection life.
Reading Colossians 3: 1‐17
Text Colossians 3: 1,2
Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit as:
May 3, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- A mark of ownership and
- A guarantee of eternal life.
Reading Ephesians 1: 1‐14
Text Canons of Dort, Chapter V. Article 8
We pray for help to be like the angels in heaven
April 26, 2009 | Pastor T. Lodder
- in hallowing God’s name
- in advancing God’s kingdom
- in doing his will
Reading Revelation 14
Text Lord’s Day 49
The unity of Christ and His people in the resurrection from the dead.
April 19, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The reality of this unity.
- The reason for this unity.
- The revealing of this unity.
Reading 1 Corinthians 15: 1‐28
Text 1 Corinthians 15: 20‐23
Those born of God do not continue in sin.
April 19, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Because God's seed remains in them and
- Because God renews them to repentance.
Reading 1 John 3
Text Canons of Dort V. 7
The Risen Christ ordains the apostles to preach the gospel.
April 12, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The basis for preaching.
- The power for preaching.
- The authority of preaching.
Reading John 20: 1-23
Text John 20: 19-23
Godʹs grace is greater than our sin.
April 12, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Believers are sometimes drawn away from God.
- Believers experience the consequences of sin.
- Believers are preserved by Godʹs grace.
Reading John 13:31‐38; 18:15‐27; 21:15‐19
Text Canons of Dort V. 4,5,6
Christ is revealed as King in His suffering and death.
April 10, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading John 19
Text John 19:19-22
God keeps His people safe unto the end.
April 5, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- We are not controlled by sin.
- We are not free of sin.
- We are not alone against sin.
Reading 1 Thessalonians 4: 13‐5: 28
Text Canons of Dort, V.1,2,3
Christ prophesies about the imminent gathering of His church.
April 5, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The exalted position of the One who gathers.
- The worldwide extent of those who are gathered.
Reading Isaiah 49:1‐7; John 12:20‐50
Text John 12: 32
The Saviour of the world reaches out to the despised Samaritans.
March 21, 2009 | Pastor J. Visscher
We shall see that
- He demolishes numerous barriers
- He corrects false worship
- He embraces rejected people
Reading John 4: 1‐30, 39‐42
Text John 4: 1‐30, 39‐42
God does His supernatural work of regeneration.
March 15, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Not without our involvement.
- Not without the means of the gospel.
Reading 1 Peter 1: 13 - 2: 3
Text Revelation 22: 17a
Paul prays that the Colossians would know the will of God more fully.
March 15, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The content of this prayer.
- The purpose of this prayer.
Reading Colossians 1
Text Colossians 1: 9‐14
Do not be anxious about anything!
March 8, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The problem.
- The prescription.
- The promise.
Reading Philippians 1
Text Philippians 4: 6‐7
The Holy Spirit intercedes for the people of God.
March 1, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The need for this intercession.
- The depths of this intercession.
- The power of this intercession.
Reading Romans 8: 1‐30
Text Romans 8: 26‐27
The office of all lepers.
February 22, 2009 | Pastor R. IJbema
- Their substitutionary priesthood.
- Their incomplete prophecy.
- Their future kingship.
Reading Leviticus 14: 1‐9
Text Leviticus 14: 1‐9
Doing Christʹs work with confidence!
February 15, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- The church is called to do the work of her ascended Lord.
- The church can count on the faithful help of her ascended Lord.
Reading John 14
Text John 14: 12‐14
For many are invited, but few are chosen
February 8, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Matthew 22:1-14
Text Canons of Dort, III/IV. Articles 8-10; Matthew 22: 14
The glorious work of Christ brings us from darkness to light.
January 25, 2009 | Pastor S. Swets
- The Old Life in Darkness (v. 3-7)
- The New Life in the Light (v. 8-14)
Reading Ephesians 1: 1‐14; Ephesians 5: 1‐21
Text Ephesians 5: 3‐14
We are called to live in wisdom as a community.
January 25, 2009 | Pastor S. Swets
This involves our:
- Walking (v. 15-16)
- Thinking (v. 17)
- Speaking (v. 18-20)
Reading Psalm 1; Ephesians 5: 1‐21
Text Ephesians 5: 15‐20
Christ teaches us to pray to our Father in heaven with confidence.
January 18, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
He does so:
- With a convincing story.
- With an encouraging guarantee.
- With a comforting comparison.
Reading Luke 11: 1‐13
Text Luke 11: 5‐13
From depravity to salvation
January 18, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Not through human potential.
- Not by the power of rules and regulations.
- Only by the life‐giving Spirit of God.
Reading Romans 1:18‐23; 7:7‐12; 8:1‐11
Text Canons of Dort, Chapter III/IV, Art. 4‐6
All things are possible for those who believe.
January 11, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
Reading Mark 11: 1‐25
Text Mark 11: 23,24
Christ Jesus came into this world to conquer the devil.
January 4, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- What Christ came to destroy.
- How He did so.
- What His victory means for our lives.
Reading Revelation 12; 1 John 3: 1‐10
Text 1 John 3: 8b
The church confess that human depravity is:
January 4, 2009 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Comprehensive.
- Universal and
- Disabling.
Reading Ephesians 4: 17 – 5: 10
Text Canons of Dort, Chap 111‐1V, Art. 1‐3
Jesus Christ Laid Down His Life for the Sheep.
December 21, 2008 | Pastor R. Schouten
- Who are his sheep?
- What His death achieved for them.
- What comfort this brings.
Reading John 10; Romans 5
Text Canons of Dort, Chapter II, Articles 8-9