Edmonton Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church

God Uses Persecution to Advance the Gospel<br>Part 2: The Growth of the Church<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. M. ten Haaf<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 8:4–8<br>Acts 7:54—8:8<br>Psalm 72:15–20

God Uses Persecution to Advance the Gospel<br>Part 1: The Refinement of the Church<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. M. ten Haaf<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 8:1–3<br>Acts 7:54—8:8<br>Hebrews 12:1–11

Christ’s blood makes the water of baptism a life-changing sign and seal<br> 1. That we belong to God’s covenant and congregation <br> 2. That he will be our God and gracious Father<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</str...

God fulfilled his promise through Joel by pouring out his Spirit on his church. <br> 1. We all have the Holy Spirit<br> 2. We are equipped to prophesy <br> 3. We are in the last days<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:&l...

Paul prays to God in thankfulness for the God-given virtues evident in the Thessalonian church. <br><br>1. The practice of Paul’s prayer <br><br>2. The focus of Paul’s prayer<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. van Beek<br><br><strong>Texts:</...

God revealed his plan to build his church on the foundation of 12 apostles. <br>1.God’s Word about Judas had to be fulfilled <br>2. God’s Word about Judas’ replacement had to be obeyed <br>3. God’s Word about Jesus’ church had to happen<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J....

Display text: [Jesus Christ] who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him (1 Peter 3:22)<br>Pre-service song: Psalm 110:1, 2, 3<br><br><br>Votum and Salutation <br>Hymn 40:1, 2 <br>Profession of faith: Nicene Creed <br> Response: Psalm 111:2 <br>Prayer <br>Scripture...

God nourishes and sustains our faith through the sacraments. <br><br> 1. Visible signs and seals <br> 2. Invisible gifts of grace<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:47–59<br>Belgic...

The LORD is a refuge who preserves the faithful who wait for him.<br><br>1. Commit your life into the hand of the LORD<br>2. See that your times are in the hand of the LORD<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong&...

The Holy Spirit leads Christ's church to peace through order<br> We will see,<br> 1. The purpose of this spiritual order<br> 2. The foundation of this spiritual order<br> 3. The application of this spiritual order<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSprons...

Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.<br> We'll see that God gives his church,<br> 1. Patience<br> 2. Perserverance<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>James 5:7–11&lt...

Christ wants his church to be his ambassadors in all nations. <br>Christ’s ambassadors have his, <br>1. Universal authority <br>2. Gracious command <br>3. Ongoing presence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</st...

Christ cares for his church through office bearers who serve him. <br>1. Their appointment <br>2. Their ministry <br>3. Their authority<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 3<br>Exodus...

It’s our own fault we are what we, by nature, are.<br>1) Creation: God made us good; <br>2) Crash: we made ourselves evil; and <br>3) Corruption: Without God we are goners.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Jansen<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong&g...

Christ Calls Us Believers To Divest Ourselves Of Our Former Vices<br>1. Because of Who We Were<br>2. Because of Who We Are<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. M. Ramkissoon<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 3:5–11

The abiding importance of the law in its relation to our only comfort.<br>1. It convicts us of our sins and misery.<br>2. It demands our love in obedience.<br>3. It reveals our need for the gospel of Christ.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. G. Wieske<br><br>...

The child of God declares his love for God: <br>1) what the LORD has done <br>2) what his child will do<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. R. Bredenhof<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Brad van Delden<br><br><strong>Texts:</st...

Our comfort is in the wonder-working love of God!<br> 1. It's a love that's not deserved.<br> 2. It's a love that cost him dearly.<br> 3. It's a love that calls for love.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. R. Bredenhof<br><br>Read <stron...

Christ bore the curse, so God tore the curtain. <br> 1. He was in darkness, so we can have light.<br> 2. He was forsaken, so we can be received <br> 3. He breathed his last, so we can have eternal life<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br>Rea...

Eagerly awaiting Judgement Day<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 19<br>Matthew 25:31–46<br>Belgic Confession: Article 37

God uses Peter's denial to teach us whom we should deny<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Wieske<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 26:69–75<br>Matthew 26:30–75

The LORD gives evidence of his presence in the church. <br>1. The need for this evidence <br>2. The details of this evidence <br>3. The comfort of this evidence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br&...

The King who came to die entered Jerusalem on a colt. <br>1. The prophecy that points to the colt <br>2. The praise that ignores the colt <br>3. The promise that we see in the colt.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:&lt...

The church is the work of Triune God<br>1. Gathered in all ages<br>2. Preserved in all dangers<br>3. Accessible to all nations<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Belgic Confession: Article 27&l...

Children belong in the kingdom of God. <br>1. Jesus’ lesson for grown-ups <br>2. Jesus’ blessing for children<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 10:13–16<br>Mark 9:13—10:31