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12-17-23 PM "The Battle Is the Lords" Sermon Text: Judges 7:9-8:17 Theme: God assures us that he will build his church even though he uses weak and fallible servants. I. God reassures his servants they will prevail. II. God gives the battle plan. III. Not all are united in the service of God’s anointed servant. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-17-23 AM "The Revelation of the Messiah" Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38 I. A Revelation of the Lineage of the Messiah A. A Davidic Lineage B. A Favored Lineage II. A Revelation of the Conception of the Messiah A. The Need for the Conception B. The Manner of the Conception III. A Revelation of the Kingdom of the Messiah A. A Spiritual Kingdom B. An Eternal Kingdom Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-10-23 AM 'A Prophecy of the Messiah' Isaiah 61 I. The Work of the Messiah A. An Appointed Work B. A Gospel Work II. The Blessing from the Messiah A. Restorative Blessings B. Covenantal Blessings III. The Response to the Messiah A. A Joyful Response B. A Focused Response Rev. Greg Lubbers

12-10-23 PM "Praying to Our Father" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 66:1, 2, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46 I. The Attitude in Praying to Our Father A. An Attitude of Trust B. An Attitude of Humility II. The Basis for Praying to Our Father A. The Work of Christ B. The Status of Adoption III. The Privilege in Praying to Our Father A. A Childlike Confidence B. A Childlike Expectation Rev. G...

12-3-23 PM "The Practice of Prayer" Scripture Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45, I. The Reason for Prayer A. A Relationship to God B. A Need for Grace II. The Criteria for Prayer A. Sincerity B. Faith III. The Objects in Prayer A. Comprehensive Objects B. Necessary Objects

12-3-23 AM 'The Work of the Suffering Messiah' Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53 I. The Need for the Work A. Explained by Simile B. Explained to Comprehensiveness II. The Essence of the Work A. A Divine Work B. A Substitute Work III. The Result of the Work A. A Satisfaction of Divine Justice B. A Justification of Many Persons

11-26-23 PM "The Reformation Grows" Theme: God equips his servant and gathers his army to apply the benefits of the redemption already accomplished. I. The outpouring of the Spirit in preparation for driving out the enemy II. The message of the miracles, “God is greater than any Baal.” III. The sifting of the multitude to show the victory will be from God through those who trust him and...

11-26-23 AM "Covenant Reformation and Renewal" Scripture Reading: Judges 6:1-33 Theme: God raises up a deliverer to restore covenantal fellowship I. Reformation comes to the underserving. II. Reformation begins with God’s call to repentance. III. Reformation brings restored fellowship and communion. IV. Reformation is founded on the defeat of the enemy and atonement for sin Rev. Ralph A....

11-23-23 Thanksgiving Day Service, "Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks - Communion with God" Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 I. Rejoice always. II. Pray without ceasing. III. Give thanks for everything. IV. This is the will of God for you. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-19-23 PM "A Proper Desire for God" Scripture Reading: Psalm 97 Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44 I. A Radical Desire to Obey God A. In the Depth of My Soul B. With the Knowledge of God’s Character II. An Imperfect Desire to Obey God A. An Experiential Confession B. A Theological Explanation III. A Humbling Desire to Obey God A. Through the Preaching of the Law B. To the...

11-19-23 AM "Jesus Receives Children into the Kingdom" Sermon Text: Matthew 19:13-15 I. The Seeking after the Kingdom A. By Perceptive Parents B. With Little Children II. The Correction concerning the Kingdom A. The Need for the Correction B. The Content of the Correction III. The Reception into the Kingdom A. A Gracious Reception B. A Beneficial Reception Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-12-23 PM "A Proper Use of Speech" Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-17 Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43, Forms & Prayers I. Reflects the Image of God A. A God Who is Truth B. A Speech That is Intelligible II. Avoids the Sin of Lies A. The Essence of the Lie B. The Forms of the Lie C. The Destructiveness of the Lie III. Communicates the Truth in Love A. The Idea of...

11-12-23 AM "The Profit of Being Born into the Covenant" Sermon Text: Romans 3:1, 2 I. The Question of the Profit A. Given Covenant Status B. Given Previous Truths II. The Description of the Profit A. The “Oracles of God” B. The Promises of God III. The Response to the Profit A. A Use of the Scriptures B. A Belief in the Promises Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-5-23 PM "A Broad Command concerning Possessions" Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 42, I. Godly Stewardship of Possessions A. Under Sovereignty of God B. As Stewards for God II. Improper Gain of Possessions A. Improper Action in Gain B. Improper Desire for Gain III. Legitimate Gift of Possessions A. The Labor Mandate B. The Golden Rule Rev. Greg Lu...

11-5-23 AM "Seeking the Peace of the City" Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:7 I. The Context for Seeking this Peace A. Exile B. Pilgrimage II. The Action in Seeking this Peace A. The Action of Diligent Prayers B. The Action of Simple Godliness III. The Purpose of Seeking this Peace A. A Quiet Life of Piety B. A Continual Progression of Covenant Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-31-23 REFORMATION DAY WORSHIP SERVICE "A Captive Conscience" Sermon Text: Acts 24:16 I. The Description of the Conscience A. An Element of a Rational Being B. An Operation of a Moral Evaluation II. The Influence on the Conscience A. The Sources of Influence B. The Impact of Influence III. The Need of the Conscience A. A Cleansing of the Conscience B. A Realigning of the Conscience C....

10-29-23 AM "Sola Deo Gloria: Glory to God Alone" Sermon Text: Romans 11:33-36 I. Because of Who God Is A. God’s Sovereign Wisdom B. God’s Sovereign Knowledge II. Because of What God Does A. In the Work of Creation B. In the Work of Redemption III. Because of What God Seeks A. A Spiritual Worship B. A Regulated Worship Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-22-23 PM "A Right Regard for Life" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40 I. The Source of Life A. Humanity as the Creation of God B. Humanity in the Image of God II. The Protection of Life A. In the Condemnation of the Sins of Flesh B. By the Work of the Spirit of Christ III. The Respect for Life A. Towards Our Neighbor B. In Our Reaction Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-22-23 AM "The Duty to Know an Exalted God" Sermon Text: Psalm 46:10 I. The Essence of the Duty A. An Essential Submission to God B. An Essential Knowledge of God II. The Basis for the Duty A. The Basis of Exclusive Divinity B. The Basis of Comprehensive Providence C. The Basis of Certain Exaltation III. The Subjects for the Duty A. The Unbelieving Subject B. The Believing Subject Rev....

10-15-23 PM "A Right Honor of Authority" Scripture Reading: Colossians 3, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 39 I. The Truth of Authority A. The Concept of Authority B. The Source of Authority C. The Delegation of Authority II. The Interaction with Authority A. A Proper Attitude B. The Proper Actions III. The Promise with Authority A. The Explanation of the Promise B. The Application of th...

10-15-23 AM "A Closing Word of Comfort" Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:21-24 I. The Brotherly Relation behind the Comfort A. The Details of the Brotherly Relation B. The Lesson from the Brotherly Relation II. The Spiritual Nature of the Comfort A. The Description of the Spiritual Nature B. The Source of the Spiritual Nature III. The Ultimate Basis of the Comfort A. A Gracious Basis B. An Exclu...

10-8-23 PM "A Proper Regard for Sabbath" Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-16, Revelation 1:9-1 I. The Principle of the Sabbath A. The Principle of Ceasing B. The Principle of Rest II. The Ordinance of the Sabbath A. A Creation Ordinance B. With Redemptive Significance III. The Implications for the Sabbath A. A Love for the Sabbath B. An Obedience on the Sabbath

10-8-23 AM "The Action with Spiritual Armor" Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 I. The Action of Persevering A. The Description of Perseverance B. The Need for Perseverance II. The Action of Praying A. The Explanation of this Action B. The Purpose of this Action C. The Charge to this Action III. The Action of Proclaiming A. The Content of this Proclamation B. The Nature of this Proclamation...

10-1-23 PM "A Proper Respect for Truth" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 37 I. The Idea of Truth A. That Which Accords with Reality B. That Which Accords with Scripture II. The Importance of Truth A. For God’s Glory B. For Neighbor’s Good III. The Instrument for Truth A. The Description of the Instrument B. The Reflection on the Instrument Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-1-23 AM "A Plea for the LORD’s Mercy" Sermon Text: Psalm 25:6, 7 I. The Direction of the Plea A. From a Troubled Saint B. To a Covenantal LORD II. The Content of the Plea A. A Forgetfulness of Sins B. A Remembrance of Favor III. The Basis for the Plea A. The Nature of Mercy B. The Origin of Mercy Rev. Greg Lubbers