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This sermon explores the profound connection between belonging to God's kingdom and the practice of forgiveness, using the parable of the unmerciful servant to illustrate that the demand for forgiveness far exceeds human capacity. The central argument posits that forgiveness is not a work required for salvation but rather the natural indication of having received God's grace, as believers who have...

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Dave Jenkins explains the clarity of Scripture and why ordinary Christians can understand God's Word with confidence and humility. He discusses difficult passages, reading in context, the Holy Spirit's work of illumination, and the role of faithful pastors and study resources. Learn practical habits for interpreting Scripture carefully, applying it faithfully, and growing in the knowledge of Chris...

This sermon explores Hebrews 12:4-13, arguing that divine chastening is evidence of God's fatherly love rather than abandonment. The text emphasizes that while discipline is often grievous in the moment, it serves the purpose of training believers in holiness and producing the peaceable fruit of righteousness. By contrasting earthly fathers with the Heavenly Father, the message highlights that God...

This sermon examines the Corinthian tendency to factionalize around human eloquence and wisdom, contrasting this with the divine necessity of the cross. It argues that human reason and cultural achievements, while impressive, are insufficient for salvation and often reflect a rejection of God's holiness. The message of the cross is presented as foolishness to those who are perishing because it con...

1. The Preaching's Message 2. The Preaching's Hearers 3. The Preaching's Validity This sermon explores the theological concept of the 'keys of the kingdom of heaven,' arguing that the public, official preaching of the Gospel is the primary means by which God opens the kingdom to believers and shuts it against unbelievers. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2 and the Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Days 31, th...

With John 1:1–18; 14:15–26 and with Articles 10-11 of the Belgic Confession, we focus on the Second and Third Persons of the Trinity. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the true and eternal Godhead of Christ, the true and eternal Godhead of the Spirit, and the true and eternal comfort of Both.

This sermon explores the identity and authority of the Messiah through the lens of Psalm 110, identifying Him as the highest person in existence. The central argument presents Christ as simultaneously God, King, and Priest, a unique combination that distinguishes Him from all earthly rulers and Levitical priests. The preacher emphasizes that Christ currently rules from heaven, making His people wi...

The sermon explores the imperative to maintain good works as a response to salvation rather than a means to achieve it. It emphasizes the necessity of remembering one's past in sin to cultivate humility, recognizing the pardon of God's mercy to rest in grace, and acknowledging one's new position in Christ through the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. The message highlights that believers are justi...

This sermon explores the nature of gospel ministry through the lens of 1 Timothy 4:9-13, emphasizing that faithful service involves enduring reproach while trusting in the living God as the ultimate reward. The message highlights the non-negotiable requirement for ministers to command and teach with that delegated authority from Christ, rejecting the modern tendency toward individualism and compro...

Read: Hebrews 5:1–10; Hebrews 9:11–14; Philippians 2:4-11 Text: Lord's Day 15 The work of the Spirit in the life and death of Christ who, as true man: 1. learned obedience through what He suffered (Heb 5:8) 2. rendered obedience through the Holy Spirit (Heb 9:14)

This sermon examines the inevitability of worldly hatred toward believers, rooted in the fact that Christians are chosen out of the world to belong to Jesus. It contrasts the secular worldview, described through Hegelian philosophy as driven by alienation and conflict, with the Gospel's offer of true recognition and peace through humility and faith. The message emphasizes that while persecution is...

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, puri...

If we are to invest our material gifts, is it more valuable to invest in things that bring earthly rewards, or in things that bring heavenly rewards? This sermon explores the theological and practical implications of financial stewardship within the church, grounded in the apostle Paul's defense of ministerial support in 2 Corinthians. The central message contrasts temporary earthly rewards with t...

This sermon explores the theme of enduring trials through the assurance of God's grace and the magnitude of Christian salvation. It highlights how Old Testament prophets diligently searched for the salvation that is now fully revealed to believers, a mystery even angels desire to understand. The message encourages believers to remain sober-minded and alert for the return of Christ, rather than foc...

How should Christians respond to Halloween? This message calls believers to recognise spiritual danger (Ephesians 6:11–12), refuse the works of darkness, and walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8–11). With practical counsel for parents and grandparents, it encourages abstaining from Halloween celebrations while showing kindness to neighbours. Above all, it points to Jesus Christ, the Light of t...

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 5 to argue that church discipline is a vital expression of love, necessary for the salvation of the sinner, the purity of the church, and the glory of God. The preacher contrasts the modern church growth movement with the biblical mandate to remove unrepentant sin, emphasizing that the church must mourn sin rather than tolerate it. By using the metaphor of leaven...

At this time we want to look at the first acts of our Lord as He began His public ministry. We will be looking at Jesus in relation to His beginning to lay the foundation of our salvation. We are going to look at His baptism by John, and His temptation in the Wilderness. In Jesus' baptism we see God's approval of Jesus; the pleasure that God the Father took in observing His holy life. And in the t...

The sermon explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, asserting that God who begins a good work in the elect will complete it until the day of Christ. It distinguishes between the instantaneous act of regeneration and the ongoing process of sanctification, emphasizing that the spiritually dead cannot respond to the gospel without the Holy Spirit's intervention. The preacher illustrat...

This sermon examines the opening of the Gospel of Mark to establish the identity of Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God and the appointed Messiah. It argues that the title 'Son of God' signifies His full participation in the divine nature, supported by early church creeds and New Testament theology, rather than merely a human role or social influence. The exposition highlights John the Baptist's...

Hosea 14:7 "They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon." This sermon explores the biblical imagery of revival found in Hosea 14, using the metaphor of corn reviving after a shower to illustrate God's sovereign work in restoring His people. The message emphasises that true revival is not a hum...

This sermon introduces a series on Ephesians by examining the opening verses to define the identity and sustenance of God's people. It argues that Christians are defined not by moral perfection or self-ownership, but as saints and believers who are savingly united to Christ. The sermon confronts the temptations of self-sufficiency and self-ownership, asserting that true spiritual maturity involves...