From The Pulpit - sermons by Pastor Aaron

To grow in faith, you need to give. It takes faith to give away hard-earned money or time for rewards that are unseen, but the one who personally died for sins told his followers to give. March 1, 2026 AM 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 episodes, visit aaronvriesman.substack.com

Psalm 43 is a plea for vindication and a longing for joy. An oppressive enemy has made false accusations. The solution is the light and truth that come from the presence of God. Jesus Christ is the light and truth of God's presence among us. February 22, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

To grow in faith, you need to pray. God answers prayer. When you pray and see how God answers, your faith grows. The answer may not always be what you want, but he will always respond. God is our heavenly Father who sees an eternal picture and knows what we need even more than we do. February 22, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Psalm 79 is a communal lament surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. The people know the calamity is because they have sinned but now ask for justice from the God they know is compassionate. Because Jesus Christ took on the sin of his people, he himself bore the suffering of Psalm 79. February 15, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode....

The prophet Obadiah is not the most popular. His is the only single-chapter book of the Old Testament. His words are not even directed to Israel but Edom. This obscure book has much to say to those in Jesus Christ who are awaiting justice. January 18, 2026 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...

The Israelites saw ten plagues against Egypt, walked a dry path through the sea, ate food that appeared out of nowhere in the desert and miraculously repelled an attack from the fierce nation of Amalek. Those who put their trust in Jesus Christ have seen miracles too. God was faithful to Israel and is faithful today. February 1, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public e...

Faith is not something to hold casually. Faith takes active engagement and persistent watchfulness to maintain against the winds of doubt and distraction. January 25, 2026 AM 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 episodes, visit aaronvriesman.substack.com

To grow in faith, you need to be part of the church, which is the body of Christ. You learn Christian humility when you have to work with others. You learn patience when others are inevitably irritating at times. Faith is a team sport, like football. Even the best quarterback needs blockers and wide receivers. The Bible says God made us different on purpose so that we would work together as many d...

To grow in faith, you need to be reading the Bible regularly. Being rooted in Scripture is like a tree planted near a stream of water. While devotionals and inspirational books can be edifying and thought-provoking, only the Bible is transforming. When other sources say something you don't like, those sources can be dismissed as incorrect or misguided. The Bible is God's written Word, so we must a...

Growing in faith is not for the faint of heart. Following Jesus goes against all human sense. His way means suffering, dying and rising. It means renouncing your own goals and letting go of what you prize most, with nothing to boast about. But the benefits are heavenly .January 4, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

The birth of Jesus is a familiar story, but the momentous significance of the event is less familiar. Luke 2 begins by mentioning Caesar Augustus, probably the most well-known and revered person of the first century. He was called "savior," and "lord," and "god." In an insignificant corner of his empire, a baby was born who would be the true Savior and Lord and God. He was born to a world that nee...

In the season of Advent, Galatians has passages on the significance of Christ's birth. One of them is Galatians 3. It says that when God made promises to Abraham and offspring, it meant only one of his descendants, Jesus Christ. Effectively, the entire Old Testament is an anticipation of Jesus Christ. Because the Law of Moses came after the promises to Abraham, salvation has always been by God's p...

On the evening of December 14, 2025, the kids of North Blendon Christian Reformed Church put on their Christmas program and I had the opportunity to present the gospel to friends and relatives in attendance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aaronvriesman.substack.com

The virgin birth is a key teaching of Christianity. This is the story of Mary hearing the news. Our Savior was born without any man's initiative so that our salvation would be wholly an act of God. Mary's response to the news is exemplary: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Yet, this response would come at great personal cost to her. This is true for al...

In the season of Advent, Galatians has passages on the significance of Christ's birth. One of them is Galatians 4. It says God sent his Son "when the fullness of time had come." Before Jesus was born, believers were like children needing lots of rules about bedtimes, putting things away, no jumping on the bed. When young, you need to follow the rules because parents say so. When older, the rules b...

Looking at the miraculous pregnancies leading up to the virgin birth, the birth of John the Baptist to Elizabeth and Zechariah fulfills a long-awaited prophesy. It also marks the beginning of God’s fulfillment of promises to Abraham and David. December 14, 2025 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

Psalm 8 is a reflection on the vast creation, which reveals God’s majesty and our humility. Considering the size of the universe, why would God consider mortal humans at all? Yet God has assigned dominion over the creation. Ultimately, Psalm 8 is about the Son of God becoming fully human as it says in Hebrews 2.November 30, 2025 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public...

Looking at the miraculous pregnancies leading up to the virgin birth, the story of Rebekah shows the necessity of turning to God as we await the fulfillment of his promises. The coming of Jesus shows that patience pays, prayer is powerful and suffering brings salvation. December 7, 2025 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul is on a ship hit by a storm over 14 days where all hope of rescue was lost. He tells everyone that God has revealed to him they will all survive the storm and gives thanks before eating. Likewise, we can be thankful in storms because Jesus Christ has guaranteed us eternal survival. November 27, 2025 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode...

Psalm 94 is a cry for justice to the “God of vengeance.” Serious wrongs have been committed and justice must be served. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the judge who brings justice for sin and turns meaningless suffering into redemptive triumph. November 23, 2025 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Simon Peter is a hero of the church, a writer of Scripture, and the “rock” on which Jesus would build his church. Yet, Peter sinned terribly in denying Jesus three times. Peter is a picture of God’s saving grace. November 23, 2025 AM 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 episodes, visit a...

Psalm 59 is a cry for help and a cry for justice. David was innocent of any crime but surrounded by bloodthirsty enemies. He called upon God for help in this song where the last word is God’s (hesed) love. Ultimately the song is about Jesus Christ who was completely innocent but because of him, God’s love has the last word for all those who belong to him. November 16, 2025 PM sermon at North Blend...

King Solomon was the wisest person on earth and yet broke commandment number one by worshiping idols. He is a picture of how we cannot save ourselves from sin. Our only salvation is by grace of God in Jesus Christ, who is wisdom incarnate. November 16, 2025 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Psalm 122 is a song about the city of Jerusalem and the privilege of worshiping God in the sacred space of God’s house. David had in mind the geographic location of Jerusalem. In Jesus Christ, we have an ultimate Jerusalem, sacred space in a heavenly city that is eternally safe. November 9, 2025 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

David is a biblical hero, but was also a terrible sinner. 2 Samuel 11 leaves no excuse for his sinful acts. David is a picture of God’s salvation by grace. November 9, 2025 AM 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 episodes, visit aaronvriesman.substack.com