Covenant Reformed Church Pella

3-24-24 AM "A Necessary Washing of Feet" Sermon Text: John 13:1-7 I. The Knowledge behind the Washing A. A Knowledge of Imminent Exaltation B. A Knowledge of Certain Impartation II. The Action in the Washing A. An Action of Humility B. An Action of Necessity III. The Example in the Washing A. The Need for the Example B. The Imitation of the Example Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-17-24 PM "Sovereignty in Salvation: An Intro to the Canons" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12 I. The Purpose of the Canons A. To Defend the Faith B. To Pastor the Persons II. The Focus of the Canons A. The Relationship between God and Man B. The Reconciliation of God and Man III. The Emphasis in the Canons A. The Sovereignty of God B. The Work of Christ Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-17-24 AM "A Progression of the Plots in Esther" Scripture Reading: Esther 5 I. Showing Wisdom in Human Action A. After Prayerful Fasting B. By Prudent Appealing II. Showing Folly of Human Pride A. By Congratulatory Arrogance B. By Perpetual Spite III. Showing Irony in Divine Providence A. In a Reversal of Expectations B. In the Work of Salvation Rev. Rev Lubbers

3-13-23 Prayer Day Service "The Unfruitful Temple" Scripture Reading: Mark 11:12-26 Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-10-24 PM "Praying in Confident Faith" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52b, I. That God’s Kingdom is Certain A. By God’s Sovereignty B. Through Christ’s Work II. That God’s Name is Praised A. In Awareness of Deference B. In Progress to Consummation III. That My Prayer is Heard A. By My Heavenly Father B. Because of Jesus Christ Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-10-24 AM "A Call to Give Our Burdens to the LORD" Scripture Reading: Psalm 55 I. The Context of the Call A. A Time of Deep Distress B. A Time of Diligent Dependence II. The Action in the Call A. An Action concerning “Burdens” B. An Action concerning “Casting” III. The Promise behind the Call A. The Content of the Promise B. The Comfort of the Promise Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-3-24 PM "Save Us From Sin" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52a I. The Need for this Petition A. Our Spiritual Enemies B. Our Spiritual Weakness II. The Content of this Petition A. A Sovereign Guidance from Temptation B. Sovereign Strength in Temptation III. The Goal of this Petition A. A Sinless Glory B. A Corporate Glory Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-3-24 AM "An Appointment for a Time as This" Sermon Text: Esther 4 I. A Time of Mourning A. The Extent of the Mourning B. The Reason for the Mourning II. A Time for Deciding A. A Decision concerning Identification B. A Decision concerning Action III. A Time for Interceding A. An Opportune Time for Interceding B. A Symbolic Time for Interceding Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-25-24 PM "Forgive Us Our Debts" Scripture Reading: Acts 13:14-41, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 51 I. The Need for Forgiveness A. Our State as Sinners B. Our Actions of Sins II. The Basis for Forgiveness A. The Grace of God B. The Blood of Christ III. The Evidence of Forgiveness A. The Role of the Evidence B. The Reflection on the Evidence Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-25-24 AM "A Conflict with the Kingdom of Man" Scripture Reading: Esther 3 I. The Promotion behind the Conflict A. The Person in the Promotion B. The Response to the Promotion II. The Plot in the Conflict A. The Motive of the Plot B. The Goal of the Plot III. The Providence over the Conflict A. The Evidence of the Providence B. The Encouragement in the Providence Rev. Greg Lubbers

2-18-24 AM "Gideon’s Weakness Yields Bitter Fruit" Sermon Text: Judges 8:18-9:6 Theme: Gideon, a man of faith, made compromises that yielded bitter fruit after his death. I. Gideon’s first weakness was his pride. II. Gideon’s second weakness was polygamy. III. Because of his weaknesses, the reformation did not last. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-18-24 PM "The Doom of the Wicked is Certain" Sermon Text: Judges 9:7-57 Theme: God warns the wicked that if they do not repent, they will receive what they deserve. I. Jotham’s parable of the trees and the bramble sounds a warning to the wicked. II. Because the warning is unheeded, Jotham’s curse is fulfilled. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-4-24 PM "Jesus’ Love for Outsiders" Sermon Text: Luke 7 Rev. Paul Murphy

2-4-24 AM "The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness" Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 5:12-21 I. The Persons in the Great Exchange A. The Sinless Christ B. The Believing Sinner C. The Reconciling God II. The Objects in the Great Exchange A. The Sin of the World B. The Righteousness of God III. The Result of the Great Exchange A. A Perfect Reconciliation B. A Gospel Plea Rev. Gre...

1-28-24 PM "Your Will Be Done" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49 I. A Petition for Grace A. Grace to Deny Our Own Will B. Grace to Follow Our God’s Will II. A Petition for Purpose A. To Serve God Willingly B. To Serve God Faithfully III. A Petition of Peace A. In Following the Revealed Will of God B. In Trusting the Secret Will of God Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-28-24 AM "A Feast in the Kingdom of Man" Sermon Text: Esther 1 I. The Display in the Feast A. A Display of Excess B. A Display of Hubris II. The Exposure in the Feast A. By the Giving of a Command B. By the Refusal of a Command III. The Lessons from the Feast A. A Lesson concerning Vanity B. A Lesson concerning Kingdoms Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-21-24 PM "Your kingdom Come" Scripture Reading: Psalm 2 I. The Nature of the Kingdom A. A Sovereign Rule B. A Redemptive Rule II. The Increase of the Kingdom A. A Personal Increase B. A Numerical Increase III. The Perfection of the Kingdom A. The Desire for the Perfection B. The Goal of the Perfection Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-21-24 AM "An Introduction to the Book of Esther" Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-22 I. Its Authorship A. Its Primary Authorship B. Its Purposeful Authorship II. Its Setting A. Its Geographical Setting B. Its Political Setting III. Its Themes A. The Providence of God B. The Preservation of Covenant Rev. Greg Lubbers

1-7-24 PM "Hallowed Be Your Name" Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:1-17, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 47 I. By a Knowledge of the Being of God A. Through the Use of a Name B. Through the Means of a Revelation II. By a Knowledge of the Works of God A. A Recognition of the Works B. A Response to the Works III. By a Knowledge of the Life of Godliness A. The Scope of a Life of Godliness B. T...

1-7-24 AM "The Characteristics of the Gifted Office-Bearer" Sermon Text: Romans 12:8b I. The Characteristic of the Gifted Office-Bearer is He Needs Grace A. The Reality of His Need for Grace B. The Recognition of His Need for Grace II. The Characteristic of the Gifted Office-Bearer is He Receives Grace A. The Source of the Received Grace B. The Sufficiency of the Received Grace C. The Co...

1-1-24 New Years Service "Priorities for the New Year: Where Is Your Treasure" Sermon Text: Luke 12:13-34 Theme: Jesus warns his disciples to get their priorities right. I. Warning: Be on guard for money sickness II. Five signs and symptoms of money sickness III. The cure for money sickness Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-31-23 PM "Teach Us to Number Our Days" Scripture Reading: Psalm 90 Mr. Daniel Hofland

12-31-23 AM "Magnify the Lord of Great Reversals" Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-56 Mr. Daniel Hofland

12-24-23 PM "A Declaration of the Blessing of the Messiah" Scripture Reading: Luke 1:1-45, I. The Occasion for the Declaration A. A Unique Conception B. An Urgent Trip II. The Fact in the Declaration A. The Blessedness of the Lord B. The Blessedness of the Believer III. The Response in the Declaration A. A Response by the Spirit B. A Response of Joy Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-24-23 AM "A Declaration of the Blessing of the Messiah" Scripture Reading: Luke 1:1-45 I. The Occasion for the Declaration A. A Unique Conception B. An Urgent Trip II. The Fact in the Declaration A. The Blessedness of the Lord B. The Blessedness of the Believer III. The Response in the Declaration A. A Response by the Spirit B. A Response of Joy Rev. Greg Lubbers