From The Pulpit - sermons by Pastor Aaron

As David returns to Jerusalem, he settles matters of justice. He pardons a man who cursed him profusely and rewards a man who helped him greatly. When Jesus returns to this world, he will settle all matters of justice. August 25, 2024 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 episod...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is an actual superhero who has defeated our greatest enemies. In Mark 7, Jesus is confronted for not adhering to traditions of how to follow God's law. Since traditions were collected wisdom of generations over centuries, going against tradition was a big deal. Jesus has the authority to override all collective wisdom. August 25, 2024 AM at North B...

King David's son, Absalom, revolted against his father. Now they face each other in battle. David's servants are miraculously victorious over Absalom's army. David gave specific instructions to not harm Absalom, but David's commander kills Absalom anyway. Again, we see that rulers are not in control, but God is in control. August 18, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This i...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is an actual superhero who has defeated our greatest enemies. In Mark 6, Jesus is rejected by his hometown, signaling that he was a very ordinary man until recently. He also feeds the 5000 with striking connections to Psalm 23 and walks on water while making a claim that can calm our fears. August 18, 2024 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Chu...

King David's son, Absalom, revolted against his father. David is then forced to flee for his life. Absalom opts for the less-sound advice from David's secret ally instead of the sensible advice of a highly-esteemed advisor. This was by divine design. Whomever our superiors may be or how intelligent the advisors, God's will always prevails. August 11, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Refor...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is an actual superhero who has defeated our greatest enemies. In Mark 5, Jesus dominates an army of demons and then performs two miracles for two daughters. Mark is showing us how Jesus is the one to trust because he overcomes our great enemies. August 11, 2024 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would lik...

King David's son, Absalom, revolted against his father. David is then forced to flee for his life. On his way out of Jerusalem David encounters a man who hurls curses and stones at him. Instead of ordering this man's execution, David does not retaliate. Similarly, Jesus did not retaliate against those who insulted and injured him. August 4, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church...

King David's son, Absalom, launches a rebellion against his father. Even though he is the legitimate king, David is forced to flee for his life. Similarly, Jesus is the legitimate King over the world, but the whole world is in rebellion against his authority. July 28, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

Absalom is on the run after killing his brother Amnon. David's commander, Joab, enlists a wise woman to present a legal case to David in order to leverage him into allowing Absalom to return. She is an example of Christ's intercession on our behalf. July 14, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is an actual superhero who has defeated our greatest enemies. In Mark 4, Jesus speaks in parables, explaining the reason why people were rejecting him. The problem is not with the seed but the soil. August 4, 2024 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is an actual superhero who has defeated our greatest enemies. In Mark 3, religious leaders plot to kill Jesus and call him Satanic, even as he heals people and great crowds swarm around him. July 28, 2024 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...

Absalom kills Amnon in revenge for violating Tamar. David is the ideal king in Israelite history, yet his children are repeating his sins and putting his family into disarray. Even the best rulers of earth don't hold a candle to the King of kings from heaven. July 7, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is the true superhero. In Mark, Jesus not only defeats diseases and demons, he also overcomes the challenges of his opponents who want to shame him. July 14, 2024 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.subst...

2 Samuel chapter 13 is among the most disturbing stories in the Bible. The humiliation and desolation of Tamar is painful to read and yet it is in the Bible, so God wants us to glean from it. Certainly, there are moral lessons about lust to learn from the story, but most importantly is the character of Tamar. The wise Tamar is the only light in this dark story. She is a picture of Christ who was h...

We invent superheroes and their stories but Jesus is the true superhero. The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as a spiritual superman - a demon-slaying, disease-curing overcomer of all evil. In Mark 1, Jesus comes bringing the reign of God to earth. His teaching and healing give us a glimpse of the perfected world when he returns. July 7, 2024 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a p...

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. When you know the end of the story,, it changes how you life the story. Resurrection means we need not fear death. Final judgment means our choices and actions matter. Damnation means we witness to and pray for those who don't know Christ. Eternal glory means we always have hope. June 30, 2024 AM sermon at North Blendon Christ...

2 Samuel chapter 12 tells of the prophet Nathan rebuking David for taking Bathsheba and arranging for the death of her husband Uriah. David's story shifts from successes to troubles after this pivotal sin. It shows that while believers are saved by grace, sin still has its devastating consequences. Not only the infant son of David would die but the son of David Jesus Christ would pay for this sin....

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. In the past, some Christians have rejected government altogether as ungodly and worldly, but Romans 13 describes government as a divinely-ordained institution. Rulers are God's "servants" and even "ministers." This is all the more surprising when considering the depravity of Rome's emperors in those days. Like it or not, the B...

2 Samuel chapter 11 tells of David's sin regarding Bathsheba and her husband, Uriah the Hittite. This shameful episode in the life of a biblical hero such as David highlights how the Bible is actually about Jesus. Of all the heroes of faith, all have major failings except for Jesus. David's fall is a warning to us all. If the man after God's own heart can fall into such serious sin, then none of u...

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. Baptism and the Lord's Supper are not simply symbols but are sacred practices instituted by Christ. They are a means of grace whereby God places his sign and seal on our salvation. Malpractice of sacraments is enough to bring judgment on ourselves (1 Corinthians 11.29). As such, this is no small matter. June 9, 2024 AM sermon...

2 Samuel chapter 10 tells of Israel's defeat of Ammon and Syria. Our battles in life are the Lord's. We will not always win every battle, but Christ has already won the most important battle over sin and death. We are guaranteed in Jesus to win that battle. June 2, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. What we believe about the church is one of these matters. But our beliefs about Christ's church are largely disastrous, and it shows in church membership declines and dismissing organized religion. Today's major temptation for churches is to ask what customers want instead of what God says in Scripture. The Bible describes bel...

2 Samuel chapter 9 tells of King David looking to show kindness to someone of Jonathan's family for Jonathan's sake. He finds a son of Jonathan named Mephibosheth and gives him a place at the king's table. It is a picture of God's kindness to us sinners because of Jesus Christ. May 26, 2024 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. Jesus Christ is everything for our salvation. This is the main message of the book of Hebrews. Jesus fulfilled all the laws and ceremonies as an ultimate high priest who lives forever. We no longer need a temple building or animal sacrifices or kosher food laws or priests because Jesus Christ fulfills the need for all of these...

It is faith that saves, so the content of our faith is no small matter. Ephesians 2 says believers are raised with Christ and seated with Christ in heaven. Salvation is all grace, beginning to end. Jesus overcomes sin and death, and by faith we are attached to him and share his victory. May 19, 2024 AM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church https://youtu.be/gYUo2HJmA6w This is a public...