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05-11-2025 PM "A Commandment for a Sabbath A Creation Ordinance" Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:1-7 I. The Description of the Sabbath as a Creation Ordinance A. A Description of the Idea of Creation Ordinance B. A Description of the Attack on Creation Ordinances II. The Proof for the Sabbath as a Creation Ordinance A. The Clarity of the Proof B. The Questioning of the Proof III. The Implic...

05-11-2025 AM "God Reaches Out to the Philistines" Scripture Reading: Judges 13:24-14:20 I. Samson makes a marriage alliance. II. God provides symbolic illustration of his power and love. III. Samson tests the Philistines by revealing the mystery of God’s power and love. IV. The Philistines reject the message. Rev. Ralph Pontier

5-4-25 PM "A Command concerning the Oath" Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 1, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 37I. The Idea of an Oath A. The General Explanation of the Idea B. The Biblical Validity of the IdeaII. The Need for an Oath A. Given Sinful Lies B. To Maintain JusticeIII. The Duty in an Oath A. The Duty to Take Oaths Reverently B. The Duty to Keep Oaths FaithfullyRev. Greg Lu...

5-4-25 AM "The Foolishness of the Foolish" Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 10:1-10I. The Description of the Foolish A. An Undiscerning Heart B. And Unwise ActionsII. The Interaction with the Foolish A. The Occasion for the Interaction B. The Essence of the InteractionIII. The Reward upon the Foolish A. The Ruin of Good B. The Reception of Retribution Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-27-25 PM "A Commandment concerning the Divine Name" Scripture Reading: Psalm 50 Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 36 I. Addresses a Particular Person A. A Person in God’s Image B. A Person of Transformative Grace II. Includes a Solemn Prohibition A. Forbidding the Abuse of Divine Names B. Given the Purpose of Divine Names III. Gives a Unique Opportunity A. For an Expression...

4-27-25 AM "The Great Advantage of Wisdom" Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18, I. The Description of this Wisdom A. Described by the Grammar B. Described by the Parable II. The Evaluation of this Wisdom A. A Biblical Evaluation B. A Cultural Evaluation III. The Application concerning this Wisdom A. By Comparison B. By Contrast Rev. Greg Lubbers

4-20-25 PM "Born Again to a Living Hope" Sermon Text: I Peter 1:3 I. The Nature of the Living Hope A. A Spiritual Life B. A Confident Life II. The Source of the Living Hope A. A Merciful Father B. A Risen Savior III. The Expression of the Living Hope A. Praise to the Person of the Father B. Praise for the Work of the Father

4-20-25 AM "The Discovery of a Risen Jesus" Sermon Text: John 20:1-18 I. Discovered by Seeking Disciples A. Disciples Who Loved Jesus B. Disciples Who Followed Jesus II. Discovered by Ignorant Disciples A. Ignorant of the Word of Jesus B. Ignorant of the Work of Jesus III. Discovered by Revealing Jesus A. Revealing His Identity B. Revealing His Exaltation Rev Greg Lubbers

Good Friday Service. 4-18-25 "The Fourth Word from the Cross: A Word of Anguish" Sermon Text: Matthew 27:46 I. The Source of the Word of Anguish A. A Word of Anguish from the Son of God B. A Word of Anguish from the Mediator from God II. The Description of the Word of Anguish A. Anguish in Relation to God B. Anguish in Relation to Sin III. The Reason for the Word of Anguish A. Seen in Re...

4-13-25 PM "Third Commandment - The LORD’s Name" Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:5-11, Page 1349 Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 36, Forms & Prayers, 244 Because the name of the God known and unveiled in Jesus Christ is so wonderful, you and I are to take on the glad burden of the Third Commandment - The LORD’s Name, no taking it in vain: I. The prohibition established...

4-13-25 AM "A Palm Sunday Meditation" Scripture Reading:Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Text: Psalm 118:19-28 Because Christ is the cornerstone which has endured rejection, we need to live joyfully as the temple God is building upon Him: I. We must refuse to fight God any longer… II. We must revel in our acceptance before the Father… III. We must repudiate this world’s popularity contest… IV. We...

4-6-25 PM "A Commandment for a Spiritual Worship" Scripture Reading: John 4:1-26, Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35I. The Obligation for a Spiritual WorshipA. Given the Nature of WorshipB. Given the Object of WorshipII. The Regulation of a Spiritual WorshipA. The Main Idea of the RegulationB. The Basic Elements in the RegulationIII. The Instruction in a Spiritual WorshipA....

4-6-25 AM "Christian Service" Scripture Reading: Colossians 3 I. The Range of Christian ServiceA. A Broad RangeB. A Qualified RangeII. The Focus in Christian ServiceA. Not on MenB. On the LordIII. The Motivation for Christian ServiceA. A Gracious RewardB. An Eternal RewardRev. Greg Lubbers

3-30-25 PM "A Commandment for an Exclusive Relationship" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34I. The Context of the Commandment A. A Context of Idolatry B. A Context of RedemptionII. The Essence of the Commandment A. A Saving Knowledge B. An Exclusive TrustIII. The Ground of the Commandment A. The Foolishness of Idols B. The Glory of God Rev. Greg L...

3-30-25 AM "A Call to Heed Parental Instruction" Sermon Text: Proverbs 1:8, 9I. The Setting behind the Call A. Includes a Covenantal Context B. Includes a Covenantal InstructionII. The Exhortation in the Call A. The Direction of the Exhortation B. The Action in the ExhortationIII. The Motivation in the Call A. The Explanation of the Motivation B. The Exhortation concerning the Motivation...

3-23-25 PM "The Festive Day of Rest" Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-2:3, Hebrews 4:1-11, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 38Theme: Rejoice in the Rest the Lord Provides! I. Weekly RestII. Eternal RestMr. Daniel Hofland

3-23-25 AM "The Seed Worth Sowing" The Seed Worth SowingScripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-23Theme: Sow the Seed of the Gospel! I. The Diversity of the SoilsII. The Method of the SowerIII. The Quality of the Seed Mr. Daniel Hofland

3-16-25 PM "The Law of God and the Christian" Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:89-112, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34; Q&A 92, 93I. The Nature of the Law A. A Righteous Nature B. An Eternal Nature C. A Covenantal NatureII. The Uses of the Law A. A Civil Use B. An Evangelical Use C. A Normative UseIII. The View to the Law A. A Proper View B. A Practical ViewRev. Greg Lubbers

3-16-25 AM "The Uncertainties of Life" Scripture Reading: Romans 8:18-30, Ecclesiastes 9:11, 12I. Uncertain Outcomes A. Regardless of Effort B. Over a LifetimeII. Uncertain Troubles A. In the Randomness of Events B. In the Moment of DeathIII. Uncertain Providences A. In a Fallen World B. From an Earthly PerspectiveRev. Greg Lubbers

3-12-24 "The Power of Prayer" Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-9I. Prayer is an Antidote to Anxiety A. The Description of this Anxiety B. The Cause of this AnxietyII. Prayer is a Request to God A. The Contents of these Requests B. The Spirit of these RequestsIII. Prayer is an Expression of Thanksgiving A. The Direction of this Thanksgiving B. The Reason for this Thanksgiving Rev. Greg...

3-9-25 PM "The Necessity of Conversion" Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 33I. The Necessary Need for Conversion A. The Need for Initial Conversion/Regeneration B. The Need for Continual ConversionII. The Necessary Elements in Conversion A. The Element of the Mortification of the Old Man B. The Element of the Vivification of the New ManIII. The Necess...

3-9-24 AM "Peter’s Covenantal Command"Sermon Text: Acts 2:38 , 39I. The Action in the Command A. A Command for Repentance B. A Command for BaptismII. The Blessing with the Command A. The Object of the Blessing B. The Nature of the BlessingIII. The Promise behind the Command A. The Essence of the Promise B. The Extent of the PromiseRev. Greg Lubbers

3-2-25 PM "The Necessity of Holiness" Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-21, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32 I. Seen by the Theology behind Holiness A. The Description of a Renewal B. The Result of a RenewalII. Seen by the Purpose of Holiness A. The Primary Purpose B. The Secondary PurposesIII. Seen by the Contrast to Holiness A. A Contrast of Life B. A Contrast of EndRev. Greg Lubbers

3-2-25 AM "The Joy of the Simple Life" Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10I. The Setting for the Joy of the Simple Life A. The Similarity in Humanity B. The Providence of GodII. The Reason for the Joy of the Simple Life A. A Biblical Command B. A Divine AcceptanceIII. The Occasions for the Joy of the Simple Life A. Joyful Feasting B. Joyful Marriage C. Joyful WorkRev. Greg Lubbers

2-23-25 PM "The Keys of the Heavenly Kingdom" Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 31, Matthew 18 I. The Authority of the Keys A. Based on Christ B. Given for MinistryII. The Testimony of the Keys A. Concerning the Opening of the Kingdom B. Concerning the Closing of the KingdomIII. The Purpose of the Keys A. To Glorify Christ B. To Save Sinners C. To Comfort SaintsRev. Greb Lubb...