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4-9-23 AM "Disappointing Easter" Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35 I. The Reality of a Disappointing Easter A. The Context of this Reality B. The Question of this Reality II. The Reason for a Disappointing Easter A. Disappointed Hope B. Ignorant Expectations III. The Remedy for a Disappointing Easter A. The Explanation of Scripture B. The Breaking of Bread Rev. Greg Lubbers

Good Friday Service, "A Word of Remembrance" Scripture Reading: Luke 23:26-43, I. The Need for Remembrance A. Given an Impending Death B. Given an Awakened Soul II. The Request for Remembrance A. The Nature of the Request B. The Contrast to the Request III. The Answer of Remembrance A. The Wonder of the Answer B. The Description of the Answer Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-2-23 PM "Redemption through the Ascension of Jesus Christ" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18, Colossians 3:1-11 I. The Understanding of the Ascension A. The Details in the Understanding B. The Basis for the Understanding II. The Clarification of the Ascension A. A Clarification of the Natures B. A Clarification of the Presence III. The Advantage of the Ascension A. The D...

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

3-26-23 PM “Redemption through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ” I Peter 1:3-5 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 17 I. Raised for Our Justification A. By Overcoming Faith B. By Applying Righteousness II. Raised for Our Sanctification A. The Power of Sanctification B. The Agent of Sanctification III. Raised for Our Glorification A. As a Pledge B. For our Hope Rev. Greg Lubbers

3-26-23 AM "A Call to a Specific Life of Conversion: Death to Lying" Scripture Reading: James 3, Ephesians 4:25 I. The Action in Death to Lying A. A Grammatical Description B. A Practical Application II. The Contrast in Death to Lying A. The Duty in the Contrast B. The Object in the Contrast III. The Ground for Death to Lying A. A Theological Explanation B. A Practical Exhortation Rev. G...

3-19-23 PM "Redemption through the Death of Jesus Christ" Scripture Reading: Romans 6 I. The Reason for the Cause of Death A. A Biblical Description of the Concept of Death B. A Biblical Description of the Threat of Death II. The Reason for the Christ’s Death A. Satisfaction for Our Sins B. Sanctification of Our Graves III. The Reason for the Christian’s Death A. A Spiritual Dying to Sin...

03-19-23 AM "A Call to a General Life of Conversion" Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 I. A Call to a Necessary Life of Conversion A. In Light of the Walk of the Gentiles B. In Light of the Work of Jesus II. A Call to a Continual Life of Conversion A. Based upon a Definitive Conversion B. Displayed through a Progressive Conversion III. A Call to a Transformative Life of Conversion A. By Put...

3-12-23 PM "Othniel" Sermon Text: Judges 3:7-11 I. The origin of the judges goes back to Exodus 18 and Numbers 11.  II. The first oppression foreshadows a future oppression by Babylon.  III. The first judge is a Spirit anointed deliverer who gives the people rest. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-12-23 AM "Israel’s Failure and God’s Response" Sermon Text: Judges 2:6-3:6 I. The failure of the first generation: - to teach the next generation.  II. The failure of following generations—Baalism.  III. God’s Response - painful discipline and constant warfare. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-5-23 PM "Rebuke & Renewal" Sermon Text: Judges 2:1-5 I. The rebuke comes from the angel of the Lord.  II. Israel is charged with breaking the covenant.  III. The covenant is renewed through repentance and sacrifice. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

3-5-23 AM "The Gift and Calling of Work" Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:18-24, Colossians 3:18-4:1 I. Our God is a God who works.  II. Being created in the image of God means we are created to work.  III. Offer your work to God for his glory.  IV. Sin and the curse have made work hard.  V. Three keys to enjoying work. Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

2-26-23 PM "Redemption through the Suffering of Jesus Christ" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15 I. What He Suffered      A. The Severe Wrath of God      B. The Righteous Wrath of God  II. Why He Suffered      A. As an Atoning Sacrifice      B. As a Substitutionar...

2-26-23 AM "The Unexpected Standards of Christ’s Kingdom" Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13-31 Theme: Jesus Reveals the Unexpected Standards of His Kingdom I. Commending the Imitation of Its Simplest Citizens (vss. 13-16)  II. Demanding the Rejection of Our Earthly Security (vss. 17-22)  III. Ensuring the Reception of His Unattainable Kingdom (vss. 23-31) Rev. Doug Barnes

2-19-23 PM "Redemption through the Incarnation of Jesus Christ" Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 14 I. The Action in the Incarnation      A. The Agent of the Action      B. The Manner of the Action  II. The Result of the Incarnation      A. The Fulfillment of a Promise   &nbsp...

2-19-23 AM "The LORD Establishes His Covenant with Abram" Sermon Text: Genesis 12:1-9 I. By a Divine Call      A. With a Sovereign Command      B. With a Gracious Promise  II. With a Human Response      A. Of the Act of Faithful Obedience      B. Of the Act of Faithful Worship  III. Throug...

2-12-23 PM "Redemption by Our Lord" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13, I Peter 1:13-21. I. The Nature of Our Lord      A. His Eternal Divinity      B. His Unique Sonship  II. The Work of Our Lord      A. A Delivering Work      B. A Costly Work  III. The Relation to Our Lord&...

2-12-23 AM The Gifts for the Unity of the Church" Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 I. The Source of the Gifts      A. An Ascended Redeemer      B. A Redemptive Grace  II. The Description of the Gifts      A. The Gift of Equipping Officers      B. The Gift of Ministering Saints  III. The Purpo...

2-5-2023 PM 'Redemption by the Work of Christ' Scripture Reading: John 1:29-41, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12 I. The Prophetic Revelation of Redemption      A. The Content of the Prophetic Revelation      B. The Belief of the Prophetic Revelation  II. The Priestly Sacrifice for Redemption      A. The Nature of th...

2-5-23 AM "The Blessed Reality of Forgiveness" Sermon Text: Psalm 32:1-2 I. The Context for this Blessed Reality      A. The Confession of Sin      B. The Exercise of Repentance  II. The Basis for this Blessed Reality      A. A Substitutionary Forgiveness      B. A Substitutionary Covering&nbsp...

1-29-23 PM "Deliverance in the Name of Jesus" Scripture Reading: I Timothy 1:12-17, Lord's Day 11 I. The Understanding of the Name      A. Through the Scriptures      B. By the Spirit  II. The Work of the Name       A. A Saving Work       B. An Exclusive Work  III. The Belief in...

1-29-2023 AM "A Plea for the Unity of the Church" Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 I. The Duty of Unity      A. Because of the Relationship to Christ      B. Because of the Call of Christ  II. The Characteristics for Unity      A. The Description of the Characteristics      B. The Source of the Cha...

"Deliverance by Divine Providence" Scripture Reading: Psalm 42, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 10 I. Providential Preservation and Patience  II. Providential Cooperation and Thankfulness  III. Providential Government and Confidence Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Prayer for the Knowledge of the Church" Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 I. The Direction of the Prayer      A. Directed to the Almighty God      B. Directed to the One Father  II. The Content of the Prayer      A. Includes a Request for Spiritual Strength      B. Includes a Request for...

1-15-23 PM "Deliverance by an Almighty Father" Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-34, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 9 I. The Work of the Father      A. The Description of the Work      B. The Display in the Work  II. The Relation to the Father      A. A Personal Relationship of Fellowship      B....