Pastor Aaron Vriesman

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Pastor Aaron Vriesman

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Did Jesus Tell Us to Sell All We Have? - Matthew 19:16-30 30.05.2023 30:24

Jesus tells a rich young man to sell everything he has and come follow him. The rich man walks away sad. Nearly everyone in the USA (among other places) would be in this man's income bracket. Does this demand extend to all of Jesus' followers? This is actually a lesson on salvation by grace alone. It is impossible for us to be good enough to inherit eternal life. However, we who are rich are not e...

Saul Chosen to be King - 1 Samuel 9 26.05.2023 32:36

Saul is going about ordinary tasks for his father when he comes upon Samuel and is chosen to be king of Israel. The whole story of Samuel identifying and honoring Saul is a picture of how Christ saves and honors believers. April 30, 2023 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

Did Jesus Say Prayer Brings Anything We Ask? Mark 11:20-25 23.05.2023 30:01

In Mark chapter 11, Jesus makes surprising statements about prayer. Did Jesus say prayer brings anything we ask if we simply have enough faith? This isn't the only time Jesus makes amazingly open-ended statements about prayer. He is not saying prayer is a magical formula to force God's favorable response. Jesus is emphasizing the power of prayer. May 21, 2023 AM sermon at North Blendon Christian R...

Israel Demands a King - 1 Samuel 8 18.05.2023 30:31

Thus far, Israel's only king was God. Now the people demand a king because all the other kids in the neighborhood have one. The Law of Moses made provisions for a king, yet Samuel sees the idea of a king as "evil." God says this demand is a rejection of him but still tells Samuel to grant their request. All human rulers we seek will take and take. The true King gives and serves. April 23, 2023 PM...

A Life that Honors God - Psalm 119:137-176 17.05.2023 32:29

Psalm 119 uses "law," "testimonies," "precepts," "statues," "commandments," "rules," and "words" to describe God's way of doing life. God's way has proven itself true for generations. God's way is absolute for all time. God's way is life in the face of death. Peace is in the path of God, not our own steps. God's way shows us we are sinners in need of grace. April 16, 2023 PM sermon at North Blendo...

Do You Love Me - John 21 16.05.2023 35:45

In the last chapter of John, Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" three times. Peter had denied Jesus three times only hours after declaring he would die for Jesus. In his ministry, Jesus gave some strong warnings about denying him. Would Jesus forgive Peter? The exchange between Jesus and Peter covers the importance of loving Christ's church, sacrificing personal wishes to follow Jesus and the des...

Giving Thanks in Lament - Psalm 79 09.05.2023 29:11

Psalm 79 is a community lament of a national atrocity. The calls for justice are unmistakable. Unbelieving nations have trampled holy ground and slaughtered thousands, leaving the dead everywhere. Their entire nation was subsumed into another. Whole families died together. Their temple and religious life was destroyed. Even in all of this heartbreaking loss, the people give thanks to God. This is...

Making Right Choices - Psalm 119:97-136 09.05.2023 30:10

Psalm 119 uses "law," "testimonies," "precepts," "statues," "commandments," "rules," and "words" to describe God's way of doing life. It can sound redundant to modern ears but is written to be a complete praise of God and obedience to his prescribed path. God's way is wisdom. God's way guides us through trial and danger. God's path leads us to make right choices. God's path is a delightful obsessi...

Restoration: Jesus Will Come Again - Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 08.05.2023 36:14

We human beings brought sin into the world. Jesus Christ conquered sin and death, but we still contend with sin and death. Salvation is already achieved but not yet fully realized. One day Jesus will return and sort out all evil from the world, making a new heaven and earth where there is no more sin or death. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

The Gospel: Redemption. Jesus Died & Rose Again 01.05.2023 34:50

We human beings brought sin into the world. Only one hope remains for us. The Son of God became human in Jesus Christ, died and rose again. Only a fully human who was truly righteous and also fully God could save the world. He completed our sentence. He paid the debt. He covered over what was awful. Anyone who puts trust in him has complete forgiveness of sin. This is a public episode. If you woul...

The Gospel - Fall: We Chose Sin and Destruction - Genesis 3 24.04.2023 34:59