Edmonton Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church

The Lord comforts his people to prepare our hearts for his coming <br>1. The justice of the LORD is satisfied <br>2. The glory of the LORD is revealed<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Isaiah 40:1–11&...

Believers are created in Christ Jesus for good works. <br>These good works, <br> 1. Respect God’s holiness<br> 2. Respond to God’s grace <br> 3. Reflect God’s love<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong&g...

The LORD makes his name known, even in intense suffering<br> 1. When boldness backfires<br> 2. When fear fires back <br> 3. Whenever we cry to him<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 5:1—6:...

Innocence is a gracious gift of God.<br>1. Given through Christ <br>2. Accepted by faith<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23<br>Philippians 1:1–11<br&...

The LORD loves his church like a firstborn son <br>He leads believers to, <br>1. Separate from worldly “fathers”<br>2. Submit to their heavenly Father<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 4:...

Paul rejoices in the mystery that believers will be changed - made like Christ’s glorious body. <br>1. The totality of this change<br>2. The time of this change<br>3. The necessity of this change<br>4. The certainty of this change<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev....

While striving to enter God’s rest, let us reckon with the majesty of God’s Word. We see that majesty in <br>1. The qualities of His Word<br>2. The effect of His Word.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. Ludwig<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heb...

The Church of Jesus Christ is a spiritual house in an unspiritual world<br> 1. Built on the Cornerstone, Christ<br> 2. Built with living stones, Christians<br> 3. Built for the glory of God<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong&gt...

The LORD's voice is powerful and gracious, listen to him.<br> 1. Through signs answering to unbelief<br> 2. Through servants appointed in weakness<br> 3. Through his Son who anoints us to service<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><...

In Christ is life, and the life is the light of men. <br>We praise him for giving us, <br>1. Insight into our sinful nature <br>2. Delight in his steadfast love<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br&gt...

Knowing God<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Wieske<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7<br>Isaiah 45:18–25

Made To Worship<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Wieske<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 12:1<br>Romans 12

Christ is seated at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2) <br>We rejoice in,<br> 1. His glory <br> 2. His authority <br> 3. His headship<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>He...

God reveals his name to his church throughout all generations. <br>We may share in the joy of <br> 1. His essence <br> 2. His covenant <br> 3. His power<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>E...

Display text: Matthew 28:20b <br>Pre-service song: Psalm 8 <br>Votum and Salutation <br>Psalm 47 <br>Apostle’s Creed (recited together)<br>Prayer <br>Scripture reading: Luke 24:36-53; Acts 1:1-11 <br>Hymn 40:1, 2 <br><br>Sermon: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18 (Page 532, Book of Praise) <br>Christ Jesus ascended into heaven. <br&gt...

Display text: Hebrews 12:1-2<br>Preservice song: Hymn 3:3, 5<br>Votum and salutation<br>Psalm 145:1, 2<br>10 words of the covenant<br>Psalm 38:2, 8, 10<br>Prayer<br>Scripture reading: Titus 1 & 2.11-14<br>Psalm 52:1, 2, 6<br><br>Sermon: Jude 3-4<br>Jude calls on the believers to maintain the truth of the Christian faith<b...

Pre-Service Song – Ps. 43: 3, 4<br>*Votum: and Salutation<br>*Sing– Ps. 37: 1, 2, 3<br> Profession of Faith – Hymn 1<br>Prayer<br>Reading of Scripture – 1 Samuel 25<br>Singing – Ps. 37: 5, 7, 8<br>Text: 1 Samuel 25:1 - 35<br>Ministry of the Word<br>Sermon: The Choice for King<br>1. Nabal's choice;<br>2. Abigail's choice;&l...

Pre-Service song: Hymn 77: 1, 2, 3<br>Votum and Salutation<br>Sing: Psalm 40: 1, 3<br>The Ten Words of the Covenant<br>Sing: Psalm 119: 6, 9<br>Prayer<br>Read: 1 Samuel 24<br>Sing: Psalm 143: 2, 3, 6, 7<br>Text: 1 Samuel 24: 1 - 7<br>Sermon: The Will of the Lord as Revealed in David’s Sparing of Saul’s Life<br>1. David's dilemma<b...

In Christ Jesus you are dead to sin and alive to God.<br> 1. The old nature is crucified<br> 2. The new nature is controlling<br> 3. The end of all sin is coming<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br...

Jesus the Founder and Perfecter of our faith equips us to endure.<br> 1. The struggle<br> 2. The strategy<br> 3. Our success<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Hebrews 12:1–4<br>Hebrews 10:...

God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us. <br><br> 1. What you deserve, he endured. <br> 2. What you enjoy, he obtained<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's...

The LORD comforts his suffering church from the burning bush<br>The LORD, <br> 1. Appears on holy ground <br> 2. Attends to our prayers <br> 3. Assures us of his victory<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</stro...

Holy God’s incarnate love. <br>We’ll see that, <br>1. The Son of God is holy <br>2. The Son of God is also human<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14<b...

The LORD prepares Moses to lead his people to new life in Christ. <br>God’s servant is, <br>1. Beautiful in God’s sight <br>2. Zealous for God’s people <br>3. Refined for God’s service<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>...

Display text: 1 Peter 2:16<br>Pre-service song: Hymn 64<br>* Votum and Salutation <br>* Hymn 84 <br>Profession of faith: Nicene Creed <br> Response: Hymn 4 <br>Prayer<br>Scripture reading: Galatians 5:13-26 <br>Hymn 48:3, 4 <br>Sermon: Lord’s Day 13 (Pg. 528, Book of Praise) <br><br>For freedom Christ has set us free. <br> 1....