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| 2023-03-26 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Exodus 30: 22-33 Also... Luke 3: 21, 22; 4: 1-21; 1 John 2: 18-29 TEXT: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 12 THEME: Anointing Equips Us for Our Task in God’s World. 1. Anointing in the Old Testament 2. The anointing of Jesus 3. The anointing of God’s people in the New Testament |  | |
| 2023-03-26 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Luke 12: 50-13: 9 TEXT: Luke 13: 6-9 THEME: Jesus’ exhortation to a life of repentance. 1. God seeks the fruit of repentance 2. God gives us time to bear that fruit | | |
| 2023-03-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 9: 1- 34 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 11 TITLE: I was Blind but Now I See THEME: Christ is the Light and the One who gives us sight. 1. Born again to see Christ 2. The unbelief of the crowd 3. One thing I know | | |
| 2023-03-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 127; Philippians 4: 6, 7 TITLE: He Gives His Beloved Sleep THEME: Placing our faith in the Lord is where we find true rest. 1. Vanity, vanity all is vanity 2. In the Lord we find rest and peace | | |
| 2023-03-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 25: 31-40 TITLE: The Light of Life THEME: Our God is the source of all life. 1. The lampstand 2. The symbolism 3. The fulfillment | | |
| 2023-03-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 9: 1-7 TITLE: Regenerated, Washed and Seeing THEME: Christ is the One that gives us new life that we may see Him. 1. Who sinned? 2. The blind man sees 3. Grace received | | |
| 2023-03-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 8: 48-59 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 22 TITLE: Before Abraham was I AM THEME: Jesus is the only one that brings about the covenant promises. 1. Humble yourselves in the sight of God 2. Christ honors the Father 3. Christ is greater than Abraham | | |
| 2023-03-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 25: 23-30 TITLE: The table of Showbread THEME: The Lord will provide for all of His people. 1. Being fed by the holy God 2. Blessings for all 3. Supplied with the Bread of Life | | |
| 2023-02-26 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: James 3: 13 - 4: 12 TEXT: James 4: 4 TITLE: Friendship with the world is enmity against God. 1. What is friendship with the world? 2. Why is that enmity against God? | | |
| 2023-02-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 25: 10- 22 TITLE: The Ark of the Covenant THEME: We enter heaven only because of the promise that Christ would pay for our sins. 1. Understanding the Tabernacle setup 2. The symbolism of the Ark a. Where is the Ark b. What is in the Ark c. What is on top of the Ark 3. Propitiation | | |
| 2023-02-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 8: 31- 47 Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A’s 58, 65, 90 TITLE: The Truth shall set You Free THEME: All who place their faith in Christ are set free from sin. 1. The truth of Christ 2. The Freedom Christ provides | | |
| 2023-02-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 25: 1- 9 TITLE: Joyfully Giving THEME: Let us give willingly and joyfully to the God who has given us everything. 1. Understanding our possessions 2. How should we give? 3. How should we worship? | | |
| 2023-02-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: TEXT: John 8: 12- 30 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 7 TITLE: Come to Christ or Die in Your Sins THEME: We must believe in Jesus as our Anointed Savior who takes away our sins. 1. Who is Jesus? 2. How do we know the truth? 3. Why is the truth so important? | | |
| 2023-02-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: TEXT: Exodus 24 TITLE: Covenantal Communion THEME: God’s gracious covenant provides us with communion with Him. 1. Entrance into the Covenant 2. Covenant of grace 3. Communion with God | | |
| 2023-02-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 9: 22-24 TITLE: We are Blessed THEME: Since Christ endured the wrath of God for us on the cross, we are now under God’s blessing. 1. Blessing then Sacrifice? 2. God’s wrath against sin 3. What blessing? | | |
| 2023-02-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 23 TITLE: Follow Jesus THEME: We must place our faith in Jesus Christ alone and follow Him. 1. We must place our faith in the Lord alone 2. We must worship the Lord alone 3. We must serve the Lord alone | | |
| 2023-01-29 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Matthew 14: 13- 21 TEXT: 1 Kings 17: 1- 6 THEME: Servant of Yahweh: Man does not live on bread alone | | |
| 2023-01-29 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Amos 9: 11- 15 TEXT: John 2: 1- 11 THEME: 7 Signs: the best has been kept until now | | |
| 2023-01-22 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 8: 12 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 16 TITLE: Jesus is the Light of the World THEME: Jesus is the only way that we can be delivered from evil and truly live. 1. Jesus is the I AM 2. Light and Darkness 3. Light of Life | | |
| 2023-01-22 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 22 TITLE: Further Instruction on Loving your Neighbour THEME: We are to live loving lives as those who were first loved of God. 1. Taking care of property 2. Taking care of virgins, foreigners, and the poor 3. Worship the Lord alone | | |
| 2023-01-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 7: 53- 8: 11 Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A: 56 TITLE: Judgment and Forgiveness THEME: The judgment our sin deserves should always cause us to look for the powerful forgiveness only Jesus gives. 1. Christ came not to judge 2. Writing on the earth 3. Power of forgiveness | | |
| 2023-01-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 21 TITLE: Human Life is Valuable THEME: Human life is of the utmost value to our God and should be to us as well. 1. Servants 2. Violence 3. Animal control 4. Death and resurrection | | |
| 2023-01-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 7: 37- 52 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 20 and Q&A 83 TITLE: If Anyone Thirsts THEME: Let all who are thirsty for salvation come to Jesus. 1. If anyone thirsts 2. Come to Jesus 3. Rivers of living water | | |
| 2023-01-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 20: 18- 26 TITLE: Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness THEME: We are to worship the Lord in holiness and gratitude. 1. Worshiping in Holiness 2. Worshiping with gratitude | | |
| 2023-01-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 7: 25- 36 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 10 TITLE: Taking or Believing THEME: God’s providence demands faith in Jesus. 1. The problem 2. God’s providence 3. Christ’s warning | | |
| 2023-01-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: James 5: 19, 20 TITLE: Shepherding One Another to God THEME: Creating a Christ-like community means we must have covenantal love. 1. Covenantal, committed, community-wide love 2. Shepherding and forgiving 3. All to the glory of God | | |
| 2022-12-25 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Luke 2: 25- 35 TEXT: Luke 2: 29- 32 TITLE: Nunc Dimittis THEME: We can have peace even in death because we have seen Jesus. 1. A sure hope 2. My eyes have seen Your salvation 3. Departing in peace | | |
| 2022-12-25 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Luke 2: 1- 20 TEXT: Luke 2: 14 TITLE: Gloria In Excelsis Deo THEME: We glorify God because of the peace we have with Him through Christ. 1. Peace on earth 2. Glory to God in the highest | | |
| 2022-12-18 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: 1 Kings 16: 21- 34 TEXT: 1 Kings 17: 1 TITLE: Servant of Yahweh: Sudden Confrontation | | |
| 2022-12-18 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Isaiah 9: 1- 7 TEXT: John 1: 6- 13 TITLE: Receive the Light | | |
| 2022-12-04 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 20: 1- 21 TITLE: Grace and Fear THEME: The law was given to teach us the greatness of God’s grace. 1. Grace and gratitude 2. The Standard of holiness 3. How do we stand? | | |
| 2022-12-04 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Luke 1: 46- 55 TITLE: Mary’s Song THEME: Let us rejoice in God our Savior. 1. Magnify the Lord 2. Three attributes of God a. God is mighty b. God has a holy name c. God is merciful 3. The Lord is covenantally faithful | | |
| 2022-11-27 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 7: 1- 13 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 2 TITLE: Jesus Mocked by His Own Brothers THEME: Jesus endured the ridicule of family in order to save them. 1. Christ mocked and hated 2. Christ testifies against evil 3. How can one believe? | | |
| 2022-11-27 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Luke 1: 42- 45 TITLE: Elizabeth’s Song THEME: We must be overwhelmed by the grace of God given to us in Christ. 1. Why is this granted to me? 2. Encouragement 3. Joy and hope | | |
| 2022-11-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 67- 71 Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A 21 TITLE: Peter’s Great Confession THEME: The Holy Spirit reveals that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God. 1. Jesus’ question 2. Peter’s confession 3. Judas’ false profession | | |
| 2022-11-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 19: 3- 9 TITLE: The Mosaic Covenant (part #2) THEME: Our response to God’s grace must be an absolute desire to follow Him in all things. 1. Covenantal grace 2. Covenantal conditions 3. Covenantal desire | | |
| 2022-11-13 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: 1 Peter 2: 4- 12; Ephesians 2: 11- 22 TEXT: Ephesians 2: 19- 22 THEME: The Building of God’s House (Nation). In that house (nation) you are: 1. Equal stones (fellow citizens) 2. Solidly founded (secure citizens) 3. Constantly under construction (full citizens) | | |
| 2022-11-13 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Daniel 6 TEXT: Daniel 6: 10 THEME: Daniel prayed as previously 1. Prayer needed 2. Prayer explained 3. Prayer threatened | | |
| 2022-11-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 52- 66 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 23 TITLE: Jesus Rejected THEME: Jesus is the Cornerstone that is also a stumbling block to many. 1. Eating 2. Election 3. Rejection | | |
| 2022-11-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 19: 1- 9 TEXT: Exodus 19: 3- 9 TITLE: The Mosaic Covenant THEME: The Covenant of Grace continues to unfold. 1. What is a covenant? 2. Understanding the Mosaic Covenant 3. The proper response | | |
| 2022-10-30 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 9: 1- 21 TITLE: Christ is our Perfect Mediator THEME: The Aaronic priesthood is shown to be flawed in order that we would look forward to another. 1. The Aaronic priesthood’s flaw 2. The Sufficiency of Christ | | |
| 2022-10-30 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 79 TITLE: Glorify the God of our Salvation THEME: All glory belongs to our God because He alone provides our salvation. 1. Background 2. Repentance 3. God of our Salvation | | |
| 2022-10-23 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Mark 1: 9- 28 TEXT: Mark 1: 21-26 The worship services as battleground. 1. Jesus in the worship service 2. Satan in the worship service 3. We in the worship service | | |
| 2022-10-23 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Matthew 5: 1- 16; Philippians 2: 1- 18 TEXT: Philippians 2: 14- 16 With the attitude of Christ Jesus, do everything Without complaining or arguing. 1. What drives this approach to life 2. What results from this approach to life | | |
| 2022-10-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 41- 51 Canons of Dort: Head of Doctrine #1 Article7; Head of Doctrine #3 and 4 Article 12, 13 TITLE: God Draws Us THEME: The Father by Christ through the Holy Spirit draws to Himself His chosen people. 1. The complaint against God’s work 2. How God works to save sinners | | |
| 2022-10-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 19 TITLE: The Mosaic Covenant is Made THEME: The Lord makes a covenant with His people to be their God. 1. The Lord’s presence 2. The separation 3. The covenant | | |
| 2022-10-02 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 22- 29 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 7 TITLE: Faith not Words THEME: Jesus calls us to place our faith in Him alone for eternal life. 1. Wrong desires for Jesus 2. Wrong way to be saved 3. Faith in Christ alone | | |
| 2022-10-02 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 18 TITLE: Jethro’s Wisdom THEME: Understanding our limits causes us to worship. 1. Moses’ misguided heart 2. Jethro’s wise advice 3. Christ’s sufficiency to save | | |
| 2022-09-25 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 15- 21 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 18 TITLE: Jesus Walks on Water THEME: Christ is in control of the storm. 1. Our Humble Savior 2. The Storm 3. The One who is above the storm | | |
| 2022-09-25 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 17: 8-16 TITLE: Yahweh is our Banner THEME: Christ is the One that we look to for Victory. 1. Under attack 2. Christ gives victory | | |
| 2022-09-18 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 6: 1- 14 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 50 TITLE: The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep THEME: Christ supplies our every need by His immense grace. 1. The need 2. The test 3. The supply | | |
| 2022-09-18 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 17: 1- 17 TITLE: Don’t Test Him THEME: Christ is the overflowing Fountain of Living Water. 1. The Israelites put God to the test 2. The Rock must be struck 3. The Rock is a Fountain of Living Water | | |
| 2022-09-11 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 8 Title: Holy and Clean Theme: To be in the presence of God we must be holy and clean. 1. Old Testament symbolism 2. New Testament realities | | |
| 2022-09-11 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: 1 Corinthians 10: 1- 13 1 Corinthians 10: 1-5 Title: Baptized into Jesus Theme: The exodus was a picture to help us understand the spiritual realities that are ours in Christ. 1. The picture 2, The reality 3. The application | | |
| 2022-08-28 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 5: 31- 47 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 12 TITLE: The Manifold Witness about Jesus THEME: Jesus is proclaimed to be the Christ by every source of authority. 1. Witness of John the Baptist 2. Witness of the works of Christ 3. Witness of the Father 4. Witness of the Scriptures | | |
| 2022-08-28 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 16 TITLE: Bread from Heaven THEME: Eat of Christ everyday. 1. Hangry 2. Manna 3. Sabbath | | |
| 2022-08-21 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 5: 10- 30 TEXT: John 5: 24- 30 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 22 TITLE: Christ is the Resurrection Life THEME: Jesus has the power to give resurrection life, hear Him! 1. Hear the Word of Jesus 2. Christ has the authority to give life 3. The Righteous judgment of Christ | | |
| 2022-08-21 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 15: 20- 27 TITLE: Marvelous Grace THEME: Despite Israel’s weakness of faith the Lord still gives them victory and peace. 1. Salvation is entirely of the Lord 2. Israel’s weakness of faith 3. God’s amazing grace | | |
| 2022-08-14 | Pastor Marty Slingerland | |
| Passage: 2 Peter 3 TEXT: 2 Peter 3: 14 - 18 THEME: Living in Light of Our Blessed Hope | | |
| 2022-08-14 | Pastor Marty Slingerland | |
| Passage: Luke 10: 25 - 42 TEXT: Luke 10: 25 - 37 THEME: A Lawyer’s Inquiry about Eternal Life | | |
| 2022-08-07 | Rev. James Visscher | |
| Passage: Acts 15: 1- 35 TEXT: Acts 15 THEME: THE GREAT JERUSALEM TURNING POINT | | |
| 2022-08-07 | Rev. James Visscher | |
| Passage: Ecclesiastes 1 TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11 THEME: HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE? | | |
| 2022-07-31 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Romans 8: 1- 17 TEXT: Romans 8: 14 TITLE: The Guidance of the Holy Spirit 1. Guides all believers equally 2. Obligates all of us 3. Gives us the fullness of life | | |
| 2022-07-31 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: John 2: 23- 3: 15; Luke 18: 9-14 TEXT: John 3: 1- 3 TITLE: Jesus speaks about the need to be born again. 1. What’s needed for rebirth 2. What rebirth means 3. What that means for us | | |
| 2022-07-24 | Rev. James Visscher | |
| Passage: Luke 5: 1- 26 TEXT: Luke 5: 27-32 TITLE: Who is Worthy to Follow Jesus? 1. Christ calls a controversial person 2. Christ accepts a controversial invitation 3. Christ gives a controversial response | | |
| 2022-07-24 | Rev. James Visscher | |
| Passage: Job 13; 1 Peter 5: 6- 11 TEXT: Psalm 13 TITLE: How Long, O LORD? | | |
| 2022-07-17 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 15: 1- 19 TITLE: Worship the God of your Salvation THEME: Let us worship the God who has saved us entirely by His power and grace. 1. The Lord has triumphed 2. The Lord’s power to save 3. Who is like our God | | |
| 2022-07-17 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 14 TITLE: The Red Sea Crossing THEME: Be still and see the salvation of the Lord. 1. Complaining about the situation 2. Trust God in the situation 3. See God’s salvation from the situation | | |
| 2022-07-10 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 5: 16- 23 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 14 & 38 TITLE: Worship the Son THEME: Sabbath rest is only given through the work of God in Christ. 1. The Father and the Son are One 2. The work of God 3. The rest filled results | | |
| 2022-07-10 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 13: 17-14: 14 TEXT: Exodus 13: 17- 14: 9 TITLE: Yahweh’s Faithful Care THEME: Yahweh in covenantal faithfulness leads His people in the best possible way. 1. What is the Lord doing? 2. The Lord’s faithfulness 3. The best possible way | | |
| 2022-07-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 5: 1- 15 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 38 TITLE: Resting in Jesus THEME: Jesus is the only one that can provide us with true rest. 1. Bethesda 2. Rest | | |
| 2022-07-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 12: 43- 13: 16 TITLE: Worship the Lord! THEME: We are redeemed solely by the grace of God. 1. The worship of God is holy 2. Understanding Redemption 3. Worship the Lord with your household and with all that you are | | |
| 2022-06-26 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Luke 11: 5- 13 THEME: The Lord Jesus teaches us to pray 1. With what kind of attitude to pray 2. What to seek in prayer above all | | |
| 2022-06-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 12: 29- 42 TITLE: The Exodus THEME: The Lord breaks the chains of His people’s bondage. 1. The last plague 2. Free at last 3. Proper soteriology always leads to doxology | | |
| 2022-06-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 12: 1- 28 TITLE: Father’s Teach the Gospel THEME: The gospel of Christ is given to us and our children. 1. Remember the Gospel 2. Teach the Gospel to the next generation | | |
| 2022-06-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 12: 1- 28 TITLE: Stay in the Bloody House THEME: Christ is the lamb who was slain who causes the wrath of God to pass over us. 1. Bitter herbs and unleavened bread 2. The sacrificial lamb 3. The Lord passes over | | |
| 2022-06-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 11 TITLE: Comfort my People THEME: The Lord prepares His people for the exodus with comfort. 1. Comfort for Israel 2. Comfort for us | | |
| 2022-06-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Philippians 2: 1- 11 TITLE: Believing In and Imitating Christ THEME: Believe the gospel and imitate the Christ of the gospel. 1. Have the same mind 2. Have the same love | | |
| 2022-06-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 7: 22- 38 TITLE: Give to the Lord His Due THEME: We are to give the Lord our entire lives and the best of everything. 1. Treat the sacrifice with reverence 2. Give to the Lord your best and your all | | |
| 2022-06-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 2: 1- 39 TEXT: Acts 2: 22- 39 TITLE: Lord and Christ THEME: Christ in the gospel calls us to repent and believe in Him for salvation. 1. The crucified and resurrected Savior 2. Lord of all 3. Repent and be baptized | | |
| 2022-05-29 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 4: 43- 54 CATECHISM: Q & A 21 TITLE: True Faith believes in the Word of Christ THEME: True believers in Jesus believe in His Word. 1. Jesus goes to Galilee 2. Faith in Jesus’ Word 3. Signs that confirm | | |
| 2022-05-29 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 1: 4- 11, Colossians 3: 1- 17 TEXT: Colossians 3: 1- 4 TITLE: Seek the Things Above THEME: We are to seek those things which are above, where Christ is seated. 1. Christ’s ascension and our sanctification 2. Christ’s ascension and our daily comfort | | |
| 2022-05-22 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: 1 John 3 TEXT: 1 John 3: 18- 20 THEME: God’s solution for a condemning conscience. | | |
| 2022-05-22 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 10: 21- 29 TITLE: Hearts of Darkness THEME: The light of God’s glory and grace shines upon His people. 1. The darkness of the human heart 2. The plague of darkness 3. The glorious gospel light | | |
| 2022-05-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 4: 27- 42 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48 TITLE: The Fields are White for Harvest THEME: The eternal salvation of people is Christ’s main concern because that is the will of the Father. 1. The missionary work of the Samaritan woman 2. Christ’s food and drink | | |
| 2022-05-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 10: 1-20 TITLE: Nothing but Dust THEME: The Lord sends locusts upon Egypt to show that only He is the source of life. 1. Pharaoh’s continued pride 2. The Lord’s care for all His people 3. Egypt is turned to dust | | |
| 2022-05-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 4: 1-26 Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 1 TITLE: My Only Comfort and Satisfaction THEME: We will only be comforted and satisfied in Christ Jesus. 1. Searching in all the wrong places 2. Finding Jesus to be our all in all | | |
| 2022-05-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Matthew 23: 37 TITLE: Caring and Protecting THEME: Our Triune God has a heart for us that cares for us and protects us. | | |
| 2022-05-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 4: 1-26 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 3 TITLE: Drink of the Living Water THEME: Jesus brings life to the worst of sinners. 1. Jesus the Good shepherd 2. Jesus the Revealer of hearts 3. Jesus the Life Giver | | |
| 2022-05-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Matthew 18: 1-7; Mark 10: 35-45 TITLE: A Servant of All THEME: Christ is a servant of all and all the leaders of His church should do likewise. 1. Being served by Christ 2. Serving like Christ! | | |
| 2022-04-24 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Luke 24: 13- 49 TEXT: HC LD 6 Q&A 19 THEME: The one, old, old story | | |
| 2022-04-24 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: 2 John TEXT: 2 John 1- 6 THEME: A letter on love and truth | | |
| 2022-04-17 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Philippians 3: 1- 16 TITLE: Press on in the Grace of God THEME: Living in the Light of the Gospel 1. Count all things as loss for Christ 2. Press on 3. Be mature | | |
| 2022-04-17 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 20: 1- 18 TEXT: Romans 5: 1- 21 TITLE: Eternal Resurrection Life in Christ THEME: Since we are united to Christ by faith we share in His resurrection life. 1. Death reigned 2. Life in Christ | | |
| 2022-04-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Luke 23: 26-49; John 19: 25-30 TITLE: The Crucifixion Sayings of Jesus THEME: Christ’s love and care even in the midst of His suffering. 1. “Father forgive them” 2. “Woman, behold your son” 3. “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” 4. “My God, My God, Why have You forsaken Me?” 5. “I Thirst” 6. “Father, into your hands I commit My spirit” 7. “It is Finished” | | |
| 2022-04-10 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 3: 22-36 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 6 TITLE: The Witness of the Witness THEME: John the Baptist continues to witness that Jesus is the Christ and the only way that one can be saved. 1. Background information 2. The controversy 3. John’s witness | | |
| 2022-04-10 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 12: 12- 19 TITLE: Palms of Victory THEME: Christ has given us the victory over all our enemies. 1. The significance of palm branches 2. Why Christ came 3. What is ours in Christ | | |
| 2022-04-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 3: 1- 21 TEXT: John 3: 9- 21 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 23 TITLE: Christ Came to Save the Universe THEME: Those who believe upon the Lord Jesus will be saved unto eternal life. 1. Born again 2. Faith 3. Salvation in Christ | | |
| 2022-04-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 9: 13- 35 TITLE: The Sky is Falling THEME: God is saving His people and at the same time showing the whole world His great power. 1. God’s plan 2. The plague 3. Pharoah’s hard heart | | |
| 2022-03-27 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 2: 23- 3: 8 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 26, 27 TITLE: The Necessity of the New Birth THEME: To be a Christian you must be born again by the Holy Spirit. 1. The crowds did not believe 2. The Necessity of being born again 3. The Spirit moves like the wind | | |
| 2022-03-27 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 9: 8-12 TITLE: Healthy and Clean THEME: The Lord causes the Israelites and the Egyptians to see the reality they are in. 1. Ashes and boils 2. In pain and unclean 3. Healthy and clean | | |
| 2022-03-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 2: 13-25 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 44 TITLE: The Zeal of the Lord THEME: Christ is zealous for the worship of the Father. 1. The situation 2. Christ’s action 3. The sign of assurance | | |
| 2022-03-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 9: 1-7 TITLE: The Saving Hand of God THEME: The Lord’s almighty hands shall deliver His people from the grasp of the kingdom of Darkness. 1. The severity of the plague 2. The Lord’s saving hand 3. The hardness of Pharaoh’s heart | | |
| 2022-03-13 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Psalm 38 TEXT: Psalm 39 THEME: A sinner cries out in the anguish of God’s chastisement. 1. His initial approach to the problem 2. His increased understanding of humanity 3. His prayer for deliverance | | |
| 2022-03-13 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 8: 20-32 TITLE: A Redeeming Difference THEME: The Israelites are set apart in redeeming love from the kingdom of darkness. 1. The plague 2. Redeeming separation 3. The temptation | | |
| 2022-03-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 2: 1-12 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Days 16, 17 TITLE: The Wedding at Cana THEME: Christ turns uncleanness into great blessing. 1. The Wedding 2. Water to Wine 3. What does this tell us about Jesus? | | |
| 2022-03-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 8: 16-19 TITLE: The Finger of God THEME: God shows His power over the earth. 1. Dust 2. Finger of God 3. Christ became a curse for us | | |
| 2022-02-27 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Ecclesiastes 3 TEXT: HC LD 3 THEME: I am an enigma 1. The enigma of our greatness 2. The enigma of our fall | | |
| 2022-02-27 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Matthew 15 TEXT: Matthew 15: 21-28 THEME: Doctor without borders | | |
| 2022-02-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 43-51 TITLE: Can Anything Good come from Nazareth? THEME: Jesus is the only way to heaven. 1. Jesus sees 2. Philip and Nathanael believe 3. Greater things | | |
| 2022-02-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 8: 1-16 TITLE: Vengeance is the Lord’s THEME: The Lord laughs as He enacts judgment against Egypt. 1. The Lord remembers 2. The abundant frogs 3. The Lord laughs | | |
| 2022-02-13 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: Ecclesiastes 4: 1-12 TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 TITLE: Two are Better Than One THEME: For the Lord created us to depend on each other. 1. For help 2. For strength 3. For comfort | | |
| 2022-02-13 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: 2 Samuel 11: 1-12,15; Hebrews 4: 12-15 TEXT: 2 Samuel 12: 1a, 7a, 13a THEME: David’s repentance from his sin with Bathsheba 1. Nathan sent 2. Nathan’s words 3. David’s confession | | |
| 2022-02-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 7: 11-21 TITLE: Peace and Thanksgiving THEME: Give thanks for the fellowship we have with God in Christ. 1. The details of the peace offering 2. The foreshadowing of Christ | | |
| 2022-02-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 7: 14-25 TITLE: Water into Blood THEME: The Lord shows His power to give and take away life. 1. The swallowing up of Pharaoh’s authority 2. Christ is the source of life | | |
| 2022-01-30 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 35-42 Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A 65; 83,84 TITLE: Preaching Jesus as the Lamb and the Christ 1. Preaching 2. Hearing 3. Following | | |
| 2022-01-30 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 6: 28-7: 13 TITLE: Whatever Pharaoh can do, God can do better THEME: God shows Pharaoh a sign of his certain defeat. 1. Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh 2. The battle of the serpents | | |
| 2022-01-23 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: John 10: 1-21 TEXT: Belgic confession Article 5 THEME: The Authority of the Bible | | |
| 2022-01-23 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Leviticus 16: 1-17 TEXT: Hebrews 9: 11-28 THEME: Three appearances and cleaning house | | |
| 2022-01-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 29-34 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 5: Q & A 39 TITLE: The Lamb of God THEME: Christ is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. 1. Jesus is the long awaited Savior 2. Jesus is the Christ | | |
| 2022-01-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 6: 1-27 TITLE: God’s Word Assures THEME: God assures us of salvation by the promises of His Word. 1. Remember who I am 2. This is what I have promised 3. This is who I am using | | |
| 2022-01-09 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John1: 19-28 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 6 TITLE: Proclaiming the Christ THEME: John’s testimony encourages us to repent and believe upon the Lord Jesus. 1. Who is John? 2. What is John doing? 3. Repent and Believe | | |
| 2022-01-09 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Rev. 20-21: 8 Belgic Confession: Article 37 TITLE: The End and the Beginning THEME: When Christ comes again we have a great comfort that He will judge the world. 1. What will happen? 2. The judgment of Christ 3. Judgment as comfort | | |
| 2022-01-02 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 133 TEXT: Philemon 12-14 TITLE: A Hard Test of forgiveness | | |
| 2022-01-02 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: SCRIPTURE READING: John 4: 1-26 TEXT: Proverbs 14: 26-27 TITLE: The fear of the LORD is the sure way to a blessed new year | | |
| 2021-12-26 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: SCRIPTURE READING: Malachi 4 TEXT: Luke 1: 67-80 THEME: Praise be to the Lord | | |
| 2021-12-26 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 49: 1-7 TEXT: Luke 2: 21-40 THEME: Now dismiss your servant | | |
| 2021-12-25 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 14-18 Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A 1 TITLE: The Word became Flesh THEME: Comfort and joy is found in the truth and grace of Jesus. 1. The Word became Flesh 2. Truth and Grace 3. The glory of Christ | | |
| 2021-12-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 5 TITLE: It’s Darkest before the Dawn THEME: Doubt and frustration fill the people of God and yet He is faithful. 1. Pharaoh’s wrath 2. Israel’s suffering 3. Moses’ cry | | |
| 2021-12-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 6-13 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 12, 13 TITLE: Salvation in a Nutshell THEME: By the preaching of the Word salvation is worked into the hearts of those who are born again. 1. Testimony of John the Baptist 2. Rejection of the world 3. Born again and believing | | |
| 2021-12-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 7: 1-10 Belgic Confession: Article 35 TITLE: Only the Best THEME: Christ’s sacrifice upon the cross is most holy because it was pure, of the very best quality, and able under the fiery wrath of God to be a pleasing aroma to Him. 1. The best quality 2. The most holy 3. A pleasing aroma | | |
| 2021-12-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 1: 1-5 Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A 25; Lord’s Day 13 TITLE: Jesus is God and is the Light of the World THEME: Jesus is the only-begotten Son of God who is the truth, love and glory of God 1. In the Beginning 2. All things made through Him 3. Light in the darkness | | |
| 2021-12-05 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Isaiah 6; 1 Peter 1: 13-25 TEXT: Belgic confession: Article 1 THEME: The Holiness of God | | |
| 2021-12-05 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 TEXT: Luke 1: 39-56 THEME: Magnify the Lord | | |
| 2021-11-28 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Romans 13; 1 Peter 2: 13-17 Belgic confession: Article 36 TITLE: The Role of the Government THEME: Christ is King over all the spheres of life. 1.Understanding Peter and Paul 2.Understanding sphere sovereignty 3.Understanding Biblical Application | | |
| 2021-11-28 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 4: 18-31 TITLE: A Husband of Blood THEME: The covenant blood of Christ is necessary for us to escape God’s wrath. 1. Moses’ obedience 2. Moses’ disobedience and God’s wrath 3. Israel’s joyful reception | | |
| 2021-11-21 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 TITLE: Christ is Coming THEME: Christ coming again is something for us to be ready for but also comforted by. 1. Birth pains 2. Always ready 3. Comfort one another | | |
| 2021-11-14 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 3: 1-8 TITLE: New Life and Cleansed THEME: Baptism symbolizes the Holy Spirit applying the work of Christ to us. 1.Born again 2.Washed | | |
| 2021-11-14 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 4: 1-17 TITLE: Signs of Deliverance THEME: The Lord assures His people of the deliverance He Provides. 1. Moses’ doubt 2. The assurances 3. The heart of our Savior | | |
| 2021-11-07 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Romans 1: 16,17 TITLE: The Just shall live by Faith THEME: We are saved by Christ alone through faith alone. 1. Not ashamed 2. Power of God 3. The just shall live by faith | | |
| 2021-11-07 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 3: 10-22 TITLE: Moses’ call to the Ministry THEME: Jesus calls Moses to be His ambassador in the deliverance of His people. 1. Jesus calls 2. Moses’ hesitation 3. “I AM” has sent you | | |
| 2021-10-31 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Luke 1: 46-55 TEXT: Esther 6 THEME: Hidden but present: Oh, the irony and why God loves it. | | |
| 2021-10-31 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Romans 4: 16-5: 11 TEXT: HC LD 23 THEME: You are righteous and heir to eternal life by faith in Jesus Christ. 1. Righteous because of Jesus Christ alone 2. Righteous by faith alone | | |
| 2021-10-24 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 6: 24-30 TITLE: The Holiness of the Sin Offering THEME: The sacrifice of Christ for our sins is most holy. 1. The holiness of the sin offering 2. The holiness of Christ’s sacrifice | | |
| 2021-10-24 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 3: 1-9 TITLE: The Burning Bush THEME: By the grace of God in Christ the bush is not burned. 1. Who is in the bush? 2. Why is the bush not consumed? 3. Take your shoes off! | | |
| 2021-10-17 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Colossians 2: 11-15 Belgic Confession: Article 33 TITLE: The Sacraments point us to Christ THEME: The Sacraments are visible signs and seals of what Christ has done to us and for us. 1. What are sacraments? 2. What sacraments are given to the New Testament church? 3. Seeing Christ in the sacraments | | |
| 2021-10-10 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Colossians 2: 6,7 TITLE: Abounding with Thanksgiving THEME: We are to abound in thanksgiving to Christ for the faith we have been given by Him. 1. Walk with Christ 2. Rooted in Christ 3. Abounding in faith with thanksgiving | | |
| 2021-10-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Matthew 23: 1-36 Belgic Confession: Article 32 TITLE: Staying Pure and on Course THEME: Being obedient to Christ means not requiring no more and no less than what He has commanded. 1. Freedom in organization 2. Guarding against legalism and antinomianism 3. Persevering in Purity | | |
| 2021-10-03 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 2: 11-22 A Shepherd’s Heart mixed with Wrath THEME: Moses displays the heart of Christ and yet lacks the wisdom and righteousness of Christ. 1. Moses’ shepherd heart 2. Moses’ wrath 3. The Lord continues to provide | | |
| 2021-09-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 1: 15-26; 1 Timothy 5: 17-22; Hebrews 13 Belgic Confession: Article 31 TITLE: Active Encouragement THEME: Building up one another in Christ. 1. Encouragement from the congregation in elections 2. Encouragement from God by His call 3. The mutually encouraging relationship between the church at her leaders | | |
| 2021-09-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 1: 22 - 2: 10 TITLE: God rescues Moses THEME: God through ordinary means saves Moses. 1. The problem 2. The solution 3. The foreshadowing | | |
| 2021-09-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 6: 14-23 The Body of Christ Theme: We give thanks for the fellowship and blessings that are ours because of the broken body of Christ. 1. The grain offering 2. The fellowship and blessings | | |
| 2021-09-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 1: 15-21 The Midwives' Righteous Lie Theme: God delivers and blesses His people through ordinary means. 1. The midwives tough decision 2. The Lord gives deliverance through a lie 3. The Lord blesses the midwives | | |
| 2021-09-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: 1 Corinthians 14: 40; 1 Timothy 3: 1-13 BELGIC CONFESSION: Article 30 TITLE: Church Government THEME: Doing things God’s way for God’s glory. 1. Christ as the only head of the church 2. The three offices of the church 3. The role and relationship of the 3 offices to each other and with the congregation | | |
| 2021-09-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Exodus 1: 1-14 TITLE: Israel in Bondage THEME: Israel is in bondage to a tyrant with no hope of saving themselves. 1. Setting and background 2. The problem 3. Anticipating the solution | | |
| 2021-09-05 | Deacon John Reaves | |
| Passage: John 20: 19-31 TITLE: Believing without Seeing THEME: Blessed are those who haven’t seen the risen Christ, yet believe! 1. The faith of someone who saw 2. The faith of those who have not | | |
| 2021-09-05 | Elder Mark Mack | |
| Passage: Philippians 2: 1-11 TEXT: Philippians 2: 1-5 TITLE: Church Unity Sermon written by: Rev. Steven Swets | | |
| 2021-08-29 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: John 10: 1-10 THEME: Jesus is the Door. 1. Enter for salvation. 2. Go out for pasture. | | |
| 2021-08-29 | Mr. John Moesker | |
| Passage: John 15: 1-17; Galatians 5: 15-26 THEME: Live the Joyful Life of a Sanctified Christian. 1. Experience the joy of earthly life; 2. Experience the joy of eternal life. | | |
| 2021-08-22 | Deacon Wes Zandberg | |
| Passage: 2 Chronicles 32: 1-23 TEXT: Psalm 46 TITLE: God is our Refuge at all times Sermon written by Rev. Slomp (Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church, Edmonton) | | |
| 2021-08-22 | Elder Peter Aarsen | |
| Passage: John 3: 16-36 CONFESSION: Lord’s Day 7 Q&A 20,21,22 TITLE: True Faith is the Only Means THEME: The confession that true faith is the only means to be saved by Christ, the perfect Mediator. 1. The necessity of true faith 2. The activity of true faith 3. The contents of true faith Sermon written by Rev. Clarence Stam | | |
| 2021-08-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Mark 1: 14, 15 CONFESSION: Belgic Confession Article 29 TITLE: Repent and Believe in the Gospel THEME: The Christian will live a life of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone. 1. Repent 2. Believe 3. Gratitude | | |
| 2021-08-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 50 TITLE: Real Forgiveness THEME: Joseph models the pure and full forgiveness that is given us in Christ. 1. The nature of the forgiveness given 2. Temptation and doubt 3. How are we able to forgive | | |
| 2021-08-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Matthew 11: 28-30; Ephesians 4: 11-16 CONFESSION: Belgic Confession Article 27 TITLE: Being a Church Member THEME: Being a church member means serving like Christ. 1. The necessity of joining a true church 2. Submitting to the yoke of Christ 3. Serving like Christ | | |
| 2021-07-25 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Ephesians 1: 13-23 & HC Lord's Day 47 Theme: Jesus teaches us to start our prayers with God's glory | | |
| 2021-07-25 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Psalm 2 Text: Esther 1 Theme: Hidden but present: the emperor has no queen | | |
| 2021-07-18 | Mr. Scottie Wright | |
| Passage: Matthew 5: 1-16 TITLE: Salt & Light THEME: Christians are different so that God is glorified | | |
| 2021-07-18 | Mr. Scottie Wright | |
| Passage: Exodus 17: 1-7 TITLE: Christ Our Rock THEME: Remember that God is present with his quarrelsome people providing and protecting them in Jesus, our rock of salvation. 1. The Complaint 2. The People’s Solution (Put God to the test) 3. God’s Solution (God reveals himself as the provider, protector, and ever-present Saviour) Is God with you? | | |
| 2021-07-11 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Ruth 4: 1-23 Blessed be the God who took notice of us Theme: The Lord seeks to have an intimate relationship with us and in doing so displays His saving strength and faithful love. 1. In Him is strength 2. In Him is Faithful love | | |
| 2021-07-11 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 47 Jacob Blesses because he is Blessed Theme: Jacob blesses Pharaoh because he has more than the most powerful man in the world. 1. Jacob blesses Pharaoh 2. Joseph's wise governance 3. Jacob's resting in the promise | | |
| 2021-07-04 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Ruth 4: 1-12 The Kinsman-Redeemer Theme: Christ as our Kinsman-Redeemer redeems us for Himself in covenantal love. | | |
| 2021-07-04 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 46 Israel Goes Down Egypt Theme: The Lord continues to sanctify and providentially care for His people. 1. Jacob's sanctification 2. God's providential care and keeping His Word 3. God's providential care in reuniting father and son | | |
| 2020-11-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 33 TITLE: Israel acting like Jacob THEME: God gives Israel grace even as he still acts like a Jacob. 1. What about the name change? 2. Reconciliation 3. Worship | | |
| 2020-11-01 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Romans 1: 16, 17 TITLE: The Just Shall Live by Faith THEME: We are saved by Christ alone through faith alone. 1. Not ashamed 2. Power of God 3. The just shall live by faith | | |
| 2020-10-25 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Hebrews 4: 12-5: 10 TEXT: Hebrews 4: 14-16 THEME: Jesus is our great high priest so 1. Hold on to Him 2. Draw near to God | | |
| 2020-10-18 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 32: 22-32 TITLE: Jacob wrestles with Christ THEME: It is Christ’s good pleasure to wrestle with us and bless us. 1. Jacob wrestles with God 2. What does it mean to wrestle with God? 3. The twofold blessing of God | | |
| 2020-10-11 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Colossians 3: 12-17 TITLE: Being Thankful and Living Thankfully THEME: We are called as those in Christ to be thankful and live thankful lives. 1. Being thankful 2. Living Thankfully | | |
| 2020-10-04 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 32:1-21 TITLE: Jacob’s Prayer THEME: Jacob places his faith in the Lord to be his covenant faithful God and Deliverer. 1. Between a rock and a hard place 2. A prayer of faith 3. Acting in faith | | |
| 2020-09-27 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Daniel 5 THEME: God weighs the evil king and finds him too light. 1. The writing on the wall 2. The riddle of the weights | | |
| 2020-09-20 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 31 TITLE: The Lord’s Faithfulness Continued THEME: The Lord protects and preserves Jacob from Laban. 1. Jacob’s obedience 2. Laban’s wickedness 3. God’s protection | | |
| 2020-09-13 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 30: 25-43 TITLE: Nothing Can Stop God’s Blessing THEME: As hard as Laban tries, he cannot stop God from richly blessing Jacob. 1. Laban’s deception 2. God’s blessing | | |
| 2020-09-06 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 29: 31-30: 24 TITLE: Family Problems THEME: The seeds of discord are sown and blossom but God sanctifies through it all. 1. God’s compassion 2. Family discord 3. God sanctifies | | |
| 2020-08-30 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 16: 25-34 TITLE: The Jailer and his Family are Saved THEME: Baptism is a reminder that our life is only ever found in Christ. 1. Self-evaluation 2. Desperation 3. Salvation | | |
| 2020-08-23 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 5: 1- 6: 7 TITLE: The Trespass Offering THEME: Christ is our complete propitiation before God. 1. Unintentional sins 2. Christ our all sufficient Savior | | |
| 2020-08-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 6: 1-15 The Office of Deacon Instituted THEME: Serving with the Word and deeds to manifest the Gospel. 1. The need for deacons 2. The role of deacons 3. The Gospel manifested by deacons | | |
| 2020-08-09 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 2: 37-47 INCLUDED THEME: God includes our children in the covenant promises of grace. 1. Who is the promise for? 2. Who is to receive the sign? 3. How do we live out our Baptism? | | |
| 2020-08-02 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 29: 1-30 You Reap what you Sow THEME: God blesses Jacob even in discipline. 1. Love at first sight 2. The deceiver deceived 3. God’s continued grace | | |
| 2020-07-26 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: 1 Peter 1: 18- 2: 3 & 3: 8-12 Text: Psalm 34 Theme: Taste and see that the Lord is good. 1. Getting a taste of his goodness 2/ Craving his goodness | | |
| 2020-07-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 28: 1-22 God's Tower to Heaven Theme: The only way to heaven is God's way. 1. The promise of Abraham 2. The tower to heaven | | |
| 2020-07-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 27: 1- 28: 5 Jacob Steals the Blessing Theme: God continues to work through the sin of Isaac and Jacob for His good purposes. 1. Sin 2. Providence 3. Blessings | | |
| 2020-07-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 26 Isaac's sin, God's Care Theme: Despite Isaac's sin, the Lord continues to bless him only because of His gracious promises. 1. Isaac's sin 2. God's faithfulness | | |
| 2020-06-28 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 25: 27-34 Two Sinful Brothers THEME: God uses sin to bring about His good purposes. 1. Two totally different brothers 2. Two sins 3. The Lord is working through it all | | |
| 2020-06-21 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Ephesians 6: 4 TITLE: BEING A GODLY FATHER THEME: We are called to instruct our children in likeness to our Heavenly Father, leading them to Jesus 1. Three warnings 2. Two instructions 3. One example | | |
| 2020-06-14 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Numbers 12; Hebrews 3: 1-6 Fix your thoughts on Jesus, who is faithful 1. Jesus' faithfulness 2. Moses' faithfulness 3. Our faithfulness | | |
| 2020-06-07 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 25: 19-26 A Tale of Two Sons Theme: God answers Isaac's prayer and elects the line of promise. 1. Isaac's prayer 2. Sovereign Election | | |
| 2020-05-31 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 2: 1-21 Fulfillment of Pentecost Prophecy Theme: Pentecost is the day the Spirit is poured out, tribulations continue and salvation is spread. 1. The Spirit is poured out 2. Tribulations on the earth continue 3. Salvation is spread among the nations | | |
| 2020-05-24 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Acts 1: 1-11 Title: Hallelujah! Christ reigns! Theme: Christ’s ascension into heaven is of great comfort to us. 1.Christ’s ascension 2.Christ reigning 3.Christ’s Return | | |
| 2020-03-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 46 Though the Earth Gives Way Theme: We have nothing to fear for the God of Jacob is our refuge. 1. God has, is and will be our help 2. God is our constant supply of all good 3. God is covenantally faithful | | |
| 2020-03-15 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 22: 1-19 The Ultimate Test Theme: Abraham was asked to give up everything, but instead received infinitely more. 1. The test 2. The Gospel | | |
| 2020-03-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 143 Lord's Day 48 May God rule in all our hearts along Theme: We are to pray that the Lord would lead us in righteousness and destroy all the works of the devil. 1. Deliver me from my enemies 2. Teach me to do your will | | |
| 2020-03-08 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 21: 8-34 Grace even in consequences Theme: The Lord gives us grace even when we must face the consequences of our sin. 1. Consequences 2. Grace 3. Providence | | |
| 2020-03-01 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Luke 15: 11-32 Lord's Day 33 Looking at the heart of repentance 1. Heartfelt sorrow 2. Heartfelt joy | | |
| 2020-03-01 | Rev. Iwan Borst | |
| Passage: Isaiah 42: 1-9; Matthew 3: 13-17 God the Father prepares his Son for ministry 1. The need for Jesus' baptism 2. The meaning of Jesus' baptism | | |
| 2020-02-23 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 96 Lord's Day 47 The Chief Petition Theme: We are to pray that we would know the Lord in His holiness and worship Him with all that e are in all of life. 1. Knowing the Lord 2. Glorifying the Lord | | |
| 2020-02-23 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 21: 1-7 A Joyous Birth Theme: In the miraculous birth of Isaac we see a foreshadowing of the birth of Christ. 1. Fulfillment of the promise 2. Foreshadowing of the ultimate fulfillment | | |
| 2020-02-16 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 20 Deja vu Theme: Abraham commits the same sin again, but the Lord remains faithful. 1. Abraham's sin 2. The Lord's protective providence | | |
| 2020-02-09 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Leviticus 4: 1-35 Q&A 75 & 81 Christ the complete Sacrifice Theme: The sacrifice of Christ atones even for the sins we do unintentionally and unknowingly. 1. Foreshadowing 2. Sufficiency | | |
| 2020-02-09 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 19: 27-38 Christ in this? Theme: The amazing grace of God is seen most clearly in the most depraved situations. 1. Sin 2. Grace 3. Providence | | |
| 2020-02-02 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: John 17: 1-26 Lord's Day 46 Our Father Theme: Since we are adopted in Christ we get to call God the Father, or Father. 1. Our privilege because of Christ 2. We get to pray like Christ | | |
| 2020-02-02 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 19: 15-26 Run away and never look back! Theme: We are called to run away from sin and run to Christ. 1. Flee from sin 2. Flee to Christ 3. Pursue righteousness | | |
| 2020-01-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 145 Talking with the Almighty Theme: It is a great privilege that we have to speak to our God and know He hears us. 1. To Whom are we praying? 2. What confidence should we have? 3. Why is it so good for us? | | |
| 2020-01-26 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 19: 1-25 The Justice of God Theme: God is that holy, and sin is that evil. 1. The evil of sin 2. The wrath of God | | |
| 2020-01-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: James 4: 1-10 Lord's Day 44 Why do you do what you do? Theme: The motivations of our hearts are supposed to be selfless love for God. 1.Hating all evil 2. Drawing near to God | | |
| 2020-01-19 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 18: 16-33 The Righteousness and Justice of God Theme: Our God is righteous and just in all that He does in giving mercy and punishment. 1. Friendship 2. Intercession 3. Justice | | |
| 2020-01-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Romans 1: 7-12 Lord's Day 43 Mutual Encouragement Theme: It should be out desire to encourage one another in and with Christ. 1. Put away all gossip 2. Put on Christ exalting encouragement | | |
| 2020-01-12 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Genesis 18: 1-15 The Lord Visits Theme: The Lord visits Abraham and Sarah to encourage them in the truth of His promises. 1. Jesus comes 2. Sarah laughs | | |
| 2020-01-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-12 Lord's Day 42 Abounding in Love toward One Another Theme: The will of God is our sanctification, part of which is loving one another with what we have. !. The will of God 2. Abounding in love | | |
| 2020-01-05 | Rev. James Roosma | |
| Passage: Psalm 27 Seeking the Lord's Face Theme: The Lord call us to seek His face and so let us do just that. 1. The Lord's call to seek His face 2. The response we must have | | |
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