October 17, 2021 - P.M. Service
Our Responsibility to Join Ourselves to the Church
Scripture Reading: I John 1
Belgic Confession Article 28
I. The Personal Element
II. The Corporate Element
Rev. John Vermeer
October 10, 2021 - P.M. Service
Our Profession of Christ's Church
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Belgic Confession Article 27
I. Its Unity
II. Its Uniqueness
III. Its Universality
Rev. John Vermeer
October 10, 2021 - A.M. Service
From God With Love (part 2)
Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:4-8
I. The Doxology
II. The Second Coming
Rev. John Vermeer
October 3, 2021 - P.M. Service
Trusting Christ's Intercession Alone
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
Belgic Confession Article 26
I. All Loving
II. All Powerful
III. All Sufficient
Rev. John Vermeer
October 3, 2021 - A.M. Service
From God with Love (part 1)
Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:4-8
I. The Greeting
II. The Divine Description
Rev. John Vermeer
September 26, 2021 - P.M. Service
A Balanced Approach to the Law
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:17-20
Belgic Confession Article 25
I. Recognize What has been Abolished in Christ's Coming
II. Recognize what Remains with Christ's Coming
Rev. John Vermeer
September 26, 2021 - A.M. Service
Introducing Revelation
Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:1-3
I. An Authoritative Message
II. A Beneficial Message
III. An Urgent Message
Rev. John Vermeer
September 19, 2021 - P.M. Service
A Kingdom of Truth and Justice
Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-16
I. A King of Truth and Justice
II. A Kingdom of People of Truth and Justice
Rev. Todd DeRooy
September 19, 2021 - A.M. Service
Elijah's Burning Prayer
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:30-40
I. The Petitions of the Prayer
II. The Answer to the Prayer
III. The Response to the Answer
Rev. John Vermeer
September 12, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Fruitful Living of True Faith
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1-13
Belgic Confession Article 24
I. The Root of the Fruit
II. The Purpose of the Fruit
III. The Limits of the Fruit
Rev. John Vermeer
September 12, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Lord's Challenge to Faithlessness (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:22-29
I. Denouncing Fence-Sitters
II. Mocking False Prophets
Rev. John Vermeer
September 5, 2021 - P.M. Service
I Belong to Jesus
Scripture Reading: John 17:1-10
Text: I John 3:1
I. To Belong to Jesus
II. The Possibility of Belonging to Jesus
III. The Reality of Belonging to Jesus
Rev. Maynard Koerner
September 5, 2021 - A.M. Service
That I Am Not My Own
Scripture Reading: Psalm 33
Text: I Corinthians 6:19-21
I. The Myth of Self-Existence
II. As a Slave to Sin
III. As an Heir, With the Privilege of Being
Rev. Maynard Koerner
August 29, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Hardened Heart
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 3
I. The Natural State of the Heart
II. The Call of the Holy Spirit
III. The Urgent Imperative of Faith
Rev. Travis Grassmid
August 29, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Lord's Challenge to Faithlessness
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:21-29
I. Denouncing Fence-Sitters
II. Mocking False Prophets
Rev. John Vermeer
August 22, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Grace of Faith, the Faith of Grace
Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:11-21
Belgic Confession Article 22
I. The Source of Christian Faith
II. The Object of Christian Faith
III. The Limits of Christian Faith
Rev. John Vermeer
August 22, 2021 - A.M. Service
Gathering Around the 12-Stone Altar
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:30-32
I. A Sign of Enmity
II. A Sign of Reconciliation
Rev. John Vermeer
August 15, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Superior Priesthood of Christ
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 7
Belgic Confession Article 21
I. Everlasting in Duration
II. Righteous in Virtue
III. Unique in Value
Rev. John Vermeer
August 15, 2021 - A.M. Service
Conflict Between the Prophet and King
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:16-20
I. The Focus
II. The Results
Rev. John Vermeer
August 8, 2021 - P.M. Service
Christ: The Harmonious Display of God
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-26
Belgic Confession Article 20
I. God's Justice
II. God's Mercy
Rev. John Vermeer
August 8, 2021 - A.M. Service
God's Employment of His People
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:7-16
I. The Challenge
II. The Comfort
Rev. John Vermeer
August 1, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Unique Make-Up of Christ
Scripture Reading: John 20:24-29
Belgic Confession Article 19
I. Two Distinct Natures
II. United in One Person
Rev. John Vermeer
August 1, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Return of the Word of the Lord
Scripture Reading: I Kings 18:1-6
I. An Act of Sovereignty
II. An Act of Grace
Rev. John Vermeer
July 25, 2021 - P.M. Service
Rescue Through the Incarnate Son
Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:26-4:5
Belgic Confession Articles 17 and 18
I. Promised at the Beginning of Time
II. Fulfilled in the Fullness of Time
Rev. John Vermeer
July 25, 2021 - A.M. Service
God's Reliability Revealed
Scripture Reading: I Kings 17:17-24
I. The Test
II. The Manner
III. The Response
Rev. John Vermeer
July 18, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Electing Love of God In Christ
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-51
Belgic Confession Article 16
I. Sovereign
II. Merciful
III. Just
Rev. John Vermeer
July 18, 2021 - A.M. Service
God's Covenant at Work in Zarephath
Scripture Reading: I Kings 17:7-16
I. An Unlikely Environment
II. A Most Familiar Call
Rev. John Vermeer
July 11, 2021 - P.M. Service
The All-Inclusive Impact of Original Sin
Scripture Reading: Luke 5:27-32
Belgic Confession Article 15
I. Affects Us All
II. Affects Everything About Us
III. Is Why Christ Came
Rev. John Vermeer
July 11, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Concealment of the Word
Scripture Reading: I Kings 17:2-6
I. The Tragic Irony
II. The Tragic Isolation
III. The Ray of Hope
Rev. John Vermeer
July 4, 2021 - P.M. Service
Professing the Fall of Man
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-19/Romans 8:1-8
Belgic Confession Article 14
I. Who Was a Good Creation
II. Who Became a Slave to Sin
Rev. John Vermeer
July 4, 2021 - A.M. Service
Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 6:3-16
I. Flee What Is Evil
II. Chase After What Is Good
III. Do So Until the Appearing of the Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
June 27, 2021 - P.M. Service
Professing God's Providence
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 44:24-45:7
Belgic Confession Article 13
I. His Sovereign Control
II. His Fatherly Care
Rev. John Vermeer
June 27, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Enforcement of God's Covenant (2)
Scripture Reading: I Kings 17:1
I. Because of Israel's Sins
II. Though the Prophet Elijah
Rev. John Vermeer
June 20, 2021 - P.M. Service
Confessing God as the Creator of Spirits
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Belgic Confession Article 12
I. Good Angels
II. Fallen Angels
Rev. John Vermeer
June 20, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Enforcement of God's Covenant (I)
Scripture Reading: I Kings 16:29-17:1
I. Because of Israel's Sins
II. Through the Prophet Elijah
Rev. John Vermeer
June 13, 2021 - P.M. Service
Stillness at Sinai
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:30-35/I Kings 19:9-18/Matthew 17:1-8
I. The Struggle Recounted
II. The Stillness Revealed
III. The Sovereignty Remembered
Mr. Daniel Beezhold
June 13, 2021 - A.M. Service
It Is Enough!
Scripture Reading: I Kings 19:1-8/John 14:28-31;John 19:28-30
I. The Word Rejected
II. The Work Renounced
III. The Winderness Retraced
Mr. Daniel Beezhold
June 6, 2021 - P.M. Service
A Redeemed Inheritance
Scripture Reading: Ruth 4:1-12
Rev. Travis Grassmid
June 6, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Temple and a Withered Fig Tree
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:12-25
Rev. Dan DeGroot
May 30, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Christian's Confession About Creation
Scripture Reading: Psalm 33
Belgic Confession Article 12
I. The Cause of the Creation
II. The Extent of Creation
III. The Purpose of the Creation
Rev. John Vermeer
May 30, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Arrogant Rejection of God's Word
Scripture Reading: I Kings 16:29-34
I. The Selfish Expression
II. The Sobering Consequences
Rev. John Vermeer
May 23, 2021 - P.M. Service
Confessing God the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reading: John 16:5-12
Belgic Confession Article 11
I. Divinely Equal to the Father and the Son
II. Divinely Related to the Father and the Son
Rev. John Vermeer
May 23, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Spreading Word of God
Scripture Reading: Acts 13:42-52
I. Though Rejected by the Old Israel
II. It is Received by the New Israel
Rev. John Vermeer
May 16, 2021 - P.M. Service
Believing in the Son of God
Scripture Reading: John 10:22-39
Belgic Confession: Article 10
I. Because of Who He Is
II. Because of What He Does
III. Because of What He Says
Rev. John Vermeer
May 16, 2021 - A.M. Service
Light for the Gentiles from Antioch
Scripture Reading: Acts 13:1-12
I. Its Commission
II. Its Opposition
III. Its Reception
Rev. John Vermeer
Ascension Day Service
Signs of Christian Faith
Scripture Reading: John 7:25-36
I. Knowing Christ's Origins
II. Knowing Where He Returned
Rev. Joel Vander Kooi/Rev John Vermeer
May 9, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Holy Trinity Whom We Trust
Scripture Reading: Jude 17-25
Belgic Confession Articles 8 and 9
I. One in Essence
II. Three in Persons
III. Based on Scripture
Rev. John Vermeer
May 9, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Almighty God Brings Down the Mighty One
Scripture Reading: Acts 12:19-24
I. Herod's Insufficient Peace for the Nations
II. His Temporary Glory With the Nations
III. His Fading Word to the Nations
Rev. John Vermeer
May 2, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Spirit-Led Confession of Scripture
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 2:1-16
Belgic Confession Articles 4-7
I. Receives the Canon as Closed
II. Receives the Canon Without Doubt
III. Receives the Canon as Sufficient
Rev. John Vermeer
May 2, 2021 - A.M. Service
Freedom for the Prisoner
Scripture Reading: Acts 12:1-19
I. From the Mighty Imprisoner
II. Festal Overtones
III. A Remarkable Moment
Rev. John Vermeer
April 25, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Wise Word of God
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:14-18
Belgic Confession Article 3
I. The Written Word of Wisdom from God
II. The Written Word for Wisdom from God
Rev. John Vermeer
April 25, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Unifying Spread of the Scattered Church
Scripture Reading: Acts 11:19-30
I. Initiation
II. Confirmation
III. Edification
IV. Reciprocation
Rev. John Vermeer
April 18, 2021 - P.M. Service
God's Splendid Revelations (part 2)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 19
Belgic Confession Article 2
I. His Creation
II. His Word
Rev. John Vermeer
April 18, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Making of a Devoted Shepherd
Scripture Reading: John 21:15-23
I. Devoted to Christ
II. Devoted to His Sheep
Rev. John Vermeer
April 11, 2021 - P.M. Service
God's Splendid Revelations
Scripture Reading: Psalm 19
Belgic Confession Article 2
I. His Creation
II. His Word
Rev. John Vermeer
April 11, 2021 - A.M. Service
Mary Magdalene's Three Stages
Scripture Reading: John 20:11-18
I. Christ is Dead
II. Christ Will Stay on Earth
III. Christ Returns fo His Father
Rev. John Vermeer
April 4, 2021 - P.M. Service
We Believe in the One and Only God (part 2)
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Belgic Confession Article #1
I. A Uniting Faith in God
II. An Informed Faith in God
Rev. John Vermeer
April 4, 2021 - A.M. Service
What the Empty Tomb Reveals
Scripture Reading: John 20:1-9
I. The Righteousness and Truth of God
II. The Fulfillment of the Scriptures
Rev. John Vermeer
Good Friday Service
Three Words From Three Crosses
Scripture Reading: Luke 23:32-43
I. A Word of Challenge
II. A Word of Confession
III. A Word of Comfort
Rev. John Vermeer
March 28, 2021 - P.M. Service
We Believe in the One and Only God (part 1)
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-13
Belgic Confession Article #1
I. A Twofold Faith in God
II. A Uniting Faith in God
III. An Informed Faith in God
Rev. John Vermeer
March 28, 2021 - A.M. Service
Sacrilege and Sham
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:63-71
I. The Acts of Blasphemy
II. The Charge of Blasphemy
Rev. John Vermeer
March 21, 2021 - _.M. Service
Qoheleth (the preacher) laments the vanity of life "under the sun"
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
I. Is everything in life truly meaningless?
II. Vanity illustrated in three facts of life
III. Where are we going with all of this?
Rev. Alan Camarigg
March 21, 2021 - A.M. Service
A Pointed Contrast
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:54-62
I. The Denials of Peter
II. The Word of the Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
March 14, 2021 - P.M. Service
Fitting Conclusions to Faithful Prayer
Scripture Reading: I Chronicles 29:10-19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52
I. Keeping Divine Priorities
II. Expressing Unshakable Confidence
Rev. John Vermeer
March 14, 2021 - A.M. Service
The Betrayal of Judas
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:47-53
I. His Kiss
II. The Issue of the Sword
III. Jesus Numbered Among the Transgressors
Rev. John Vermeer
March 7, 2021 - P.M. Service
Praying for God's Help Against Evil
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 3:6-13
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52
I. We Don't Possess Such Power On Our Own
II. God Does Possess Such Power For Us
Rev. John Vermeer
March 7, 2021 - A.M. Service
A Briar Patch or a Garden
Scripture Reading: John 15:1-11
Text: Galatians 5:16-26
I. He had Freed Us from the Law
II. He has Given Us His Spirit
III. Application: We are to Live (Walk) in the Spirit
Rev. Tom Smith
February 28, 2021 - P.M. Service
God's Indebted Children Understand Grace
Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51
I. They Pray for It
II. They Show It
Rev. John Vermeer
February 28, 2021 - A.M. Service
God's Unfavored Favor (part 2)
Acts 10:23-48
I. The Message of Peter
II. The Outpouring of the Spirit
Rev. John Vermeer
February 21, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Daily Prayers of God's Children
Scripture Reading: Psalm 111
Text: Matthew 6:11
I. Who Know Their Place
II. Who Know Their Need
III. Who Know Their Source
Rev. John Vermeer
February 21, 2021 - A.M. Service
God Confirms His Unfavored Favor
Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1-23
I. The Vision of Cornelius
II. The Visions of Peter
Rev. John Vermeer
February 14, 2021 - P.M. Service
Praying to be Obedient Children
Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:12-18
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49
I. Prayer for Heavenly Distinction
II. Prayer for Humbling Perspective
Rev. John Vermeer
February 14, 2021 - A.M. Service
God Will be Glorified
Scripture Reading: Exodus 14:15-31
I. Through the Defeat of Egypt
II. Through the Saving of Israel
Rev. John Vermeer
February 7, 2021 - P.M. Service
Prayers for God's Kingdom
Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48
I. Prayers for Progression
II. Prayers for Promotion
III. Prayers for Perfection
Rev. John Vermeer
February 7, 2021 - A.M. Service
Pharaoh's Change of Heart
Scripture Reading: Exodus 14:1-14
I. Meant for Evil
II. Used by God for Good
Rev. John Vermeer
January 31, 2021 - P.M. Service
Sharing the Gospel with the Dead
Scripture Reading: Ezekial 37:1-14
I. God's Pleasure to Use Means to Restore the Dead to Life
II. God's Power to Restore the Dead to Life
III. God's Purpose in Restoring the Dead to Life
Rev. Brian Najapfour
January 31, 2021 - A.M. Service
God's Preserving Ways
Scripture Reading: Exodus 13:17-22
I. Guiding in the Right Paths
II. Guiding as He Promised
III. Guiding Always
Rev. John Vermeer
January 24, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Priority in Prayer and for Life
Scripture Reading: Psalm 145
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 47
I. May the Name of the Lord Be Honored in What He Does
II. May the Name of the Lord Be Honored in What Others Do
Rev. John Vermeer
January 24, 2021 - A.M. Service
Two Divine Acts on One Memorable Night
Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:29-42
I. Curse for Egypt
II. Blessing for Israel
Rev. John Vermeer
January 17, 2021 - P.M. Service
Approaching Our Father in Heaven in Christ
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-15
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46
I. With Reverence
II. With Trust
Rev. John Vermeer
January 17, 2021 - A.M. Service
Keeping the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:14-20 and 13:3-10/I Corinthians 5:6-8
I. The Timing of the Feast
II. The Symbolism of the Feast
Rev. John Vermeer
January 10, 2021 - P.M. Service
The Need for Christians to Pray
Scripture Reading: Romans 15:14-32
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45
I. For the Sake of Thanksgiving
II. In an Acceptable Manner
III. For What is Needed
Rev. John Vermeer
January 10, 2021 - A.M. Service
Preparing for the Passover
Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:1-13
I. The Timing
II. The Lamb
III. The Attire
IV. The Blood
Rev. John Vermeer
January 3, 2021 - P.M. Service
Called to One Holy Passion
Scripture Reading: Psalm 73:21-28
I. A Passion for God's Grace
II. A Desire for God's Will
III. A Longing for God's Promises
Rev. John Vermeer
January 3, 2021 - A.M. Service
Building Up the Family of Faith
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 5:12-15
I. In the Leadership
II. In the Membership
Rev. John Vermeer
December 27, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Most Important Answer
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39
Text: John 1:29-34
I. Comfort Based on Peace With God
II. Comfort Based on the Continuation of the Relationship With God
III. Comort Based on Living in the Relationship
Rev. Maynard Koerner
December 27, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Most Important Question
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-2:25
I. Man Created in the Image of God
II. The Reality Regarding the Broken Relationship
III. Implied in the Question
Rev. Maynard Koerner
Christmas Day Service
Bonded Together as Christians by the Incarnation
Scripture Reading: 2 John
I. In Truth
II. In Love
Rev. John Vermeer
December 20, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Christian's Call to Love the Truth
Scripture Reading: Psalm 34/John 8:31-36/Exodus 20:16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43
I. For Christ's Sake
II. For the Sake of Others
Rev. John Vermeer
December 20, 2020 - A.M. Service
Jesus Comes as Promised
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-15/Isaiah 40:9-11
I. A Time of Transition
II. A Time of Gospel
III. A Time of Urgency
Rev. John Vermeer
December 13, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Christian's Calling in the 8th Commandment
Scripture Reading: Acts 20:29-35
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42
I. What is Forbidden
II. What is Required
Rev. John Vermeer
December 13, 2020 - A.M. Service
A Better Adam Comes
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:12-13/Psalm 91
I. Tempted in the Wilderness
II. Among the Wild Animals
III. Served by Angels
Rev. John Vermeer
December 6, 2020 - P.M. Service
Temploes of the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 6:12-20
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41
I. Set Apart From the World
II. Set Apart for God
Rev. John Vermeer
December 6, 2020 - A.M. Service
A Different Kind of Baptism
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-11
I. The Unworthy of the Worthy
II. The Righteous Instead of the Sinner
III. The Righteous for the Sinner
Rev. John Vermeer
November 29, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Call to God-Like Love as Christians
Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21/Exodus 20:13
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40
I. What to Put Off
II. What to Put On
Rev. John Vermeer
November 29, 2020 - A.M. Service
Preparation for the Coming of the Lord
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:1-8
I. Unto a New Creation
II. By God's Prophetic Messenger
III. The Lord Who Is Mighty to Save
Rev. John Vermeer
Thanksgiving Day Service
Thanksgiving Always Has It Place
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-21
I. In Word
II. In Worship
Rev. John Vermeer
November 22, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Announcement of the Final Plague
Scripture Reading: Exodus 11:1-10
I. Curse for Egypt
II. Blessing for Israel
Rev. John Vermeer
November 22, 2020 - A.M. Service
Honoring Those in Authority
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:14-25
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 39
I. The Reason
II. The Times
III. The Manner
Rev. John Vermeer
November 15, 2020 - P.M. Service
Thankful Living Through the Fourth Commandment
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 16:1-2
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 38
I. Its Effect on the Lord's Day
II. Its Effect on Every Day
Rev. John Vermeer
November 15, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Utter Darkness of Egypt
Scripture Reading: Exodus 10:21-29
I. The Seriousness
II. The Distinction
III. The Result
Rev. John Vermeer
November 8, 2020 - P.M. Service
Limited But Legitimate Use of Oaths
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:10-15
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 37
I. Limited to Special Occasions
II. Limited to the Name of the Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
November 8, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Lessons of the Locusts
Scripture Reading: Exodus 10:1-20
I. Recalling the Past
II. Pointing to the Future
Rev. John Vermeer
November 1, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Plagues Intensify
Scripture Reading: Exodus 9:13-35
I. The Cause
II. The Manner
III. The Purpose
Rev. John Vermeer
November 1, 2020 - A.M. Service
Honoring the Name of the Lord
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:14-26
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36
I. In What We Think
II. In What We Say
III. In What We Do
Rev. John Vermeer
October 25, 2020 - P.M. Service
Our Blessed Assurance in Belonging to Christ Jesus
Scripture Reading: Romans 2:12-29
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23 and 32
I. The Word of God Declares It
II. The Witness of the Holy Spirit Confirms It
III. The Works of the Risen Christ Performed Thru Us Prove It
Rev. Joel Vander Kooi
October 25, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Sign of Soot to Boils
Scripture Reading: Exodus 9:8-12
I. Divine Justice
II. Human Impotence
Rev. John Vermeer
October 18, 2020 - P.M. Service
Grateful Worship God's Way
Scripture Reading: I Kings 12:25-33
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35
I. Not by Man's Imaging
II. But by God's Word
Rev. John Vermeer
October 18, 2020 - A.M. Service
Failing to See God's Distinguishing Work
Exodus 9:1-7
I. Death on the One Hand
II. Life on the Other
Rev. John Vermeer
October 11, 2020 - P.M. Service
Leave All Our Gods Behind
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 37:1-29
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34
I. Shun Idolatry
II. Trust God Alone
Rev. John Vermeer
October 11, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Impact Left by the Sign of the Flies
Scripture Reading: Exodus 8:20-32
I. Distinction
II. Destruction
III. Deception
Rev. John Vermeer
October 4, 2020 - P.M. Service
Keep From Idols
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 10:1-10
Rev. Richard Stetler
October 4, 2020 - A.M. Service
What We Know in Christ
Scripture Reading: I John 5:1-21
Rev. Richard Stetler
September 27, 2020 - P.M. Service
September 27, 2020 - A.M. Service
God Calls the Church to Worship Him. . . .
Scripture Reading: Psalm 96
I. The Great Work
II. The Gracious Message
III. The Glorious Confidence
Dr. Joey Pipa
September 20, 2020 - P.M. Service
How To Make Disciples
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 1:1-10
I. The Propagation of the Word
II. The People of God
Rev. Spencer Aalsburg
September 20, 2020 - A.M. Service
Paul's Warning About Our Times
II Timothy 3:1-9
I. A Serious Warning
II. Why We Need to Take This Warning Seriously
III. What Action We Need to Take Because of This Warning
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
September 13, 2020 - P.M. Service
Christian Change for the Better
Scripture Reading: Romans 13:8-14
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33
I. The Process of Conversion
II. The Spirit of Conversion
III. The Appearance of Conversion
Rev. John Vermeer
September 13, 2020 - A.M. Service
A Sign From the Dust
Scripture Reading: Exodus 8:16-19
I. Pointing to Man's Weakness
II. Pointing to God's Power
Rev. John Vermeer
September 6, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Good of Our Christian Good
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-14
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32
I. A Reflection of God
II. Displayed in All of Our Living
Rev. John Vermeer
September 6, 2020 - A.M. Service
Plague #2: Frogs Cover Egypt
Scripture Reading: Exodus 8:1-15
I. Their Abundance
II. Their Removal
Rev. John Vermeer
August 30, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Keys of the Kingdom
Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3
I. The Preaching of the Holy Gospel
II. Christian Discipline
Rev. John Vermeer
August 30, 2020 - A.M. Service
Plague #1: Water Turns to Blood
Scripture Reading: Exodus 7:14-25
I. A Judgment Against Pharaoh
II. A Revelation of Divine Sovereignty
III. A Preview of Things to Come
Rev. John Vermeer
August 23, 2020 - P.M. Service
Paul's One and Only Desire
Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:19-26
Dr. Sacha Walicord
August 23, 2020 - A.M. Service
How to Find Peace for Your Soul
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Dr. Sacha Walicord
August 16, 2020 - P.M. Service
A Preview of the Plagues
Scripture Reading: Exodus 7:8-13
I. The Sign
II. The Swallowing
III. The Hardening
Rev. John Vermeer
August 16, 2020 - A.M. Service
A Christian Approach to the Lord's Supper
Scripture Reading: Galatians 6:11-18
Heidelberg Catechisim: Lord's Day 29 and 30
I. Do Not Make Too Much of the Sacrament
II. Do Not Make Too Little of the Sacrament
Rev. John Vermeer
August 9, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Purposes of the Lord's Supper
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:7-22
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 28
I. To Praise the Lord
II. To Proclaim the Gospel
Rev. John Vermeer
August 9, 2020 - A.M. Service
Made to Be Like God
Scripture Reading: Exodus 6:28-7:22
I. The Manner
II. The Result
Rev. John Vermeer
August 2, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Pilgrim Song
Scripture Reading: Psalm 121
I. A Theme Spoken by Faith
II. A Theme Unfolded
III. A Theme Continued
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
August 2, 2020 - A.M. Service
If I Am Bereaved . . . .
Genesis 43
I. Back in Canaan
II. Back in Egypt
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
July 26, 2020 - P.M. Service
Baptismal Balance
Scripture Reading: Genesis 17:9-14
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 27
I. Don't Overestimate the Value of Baptism
II. Don't Underestimate the Value of Baptism
Rev. John Vermeer
July 26, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Levitical Line of Moses and Aaron
Scripture Reading: Exodus 6:10-30
I. Recalls the Past
II. Addresses the Present
III. Anticipates the Future
Rev. John Vermeer
July 19, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Personal Message of Baptism
Scripture Reading: Titus 3:1-8
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26
I. What It Teaches
II. What It Assures
Rev. John Vermeer
July 12, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Gracious Means of True Faith
Scripture Reading: Romans 15:14-22
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25
I. Produced by the Spirit Through Preaching
II. Confirmed by the Spirit Through the Sacraments
Rev. John Vermeer
July 12, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Initial Resistance of False-God Pharaoh
Scripture Reading: Exodus 5:1-21
I. His Perspective
II. His Ploys
Rev. John Vermeer
July 5, 2020 - P.M. Service
Two Impossibilities for Christian Believers
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:15-20
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24
I. To Earn With Their Good
II. Not to Be Gratefully Good
Rev. John Vermeer
July 5, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Lord Further Prepares the Deliverer
Scripture Reading: Exodus 4:18-31
I. Through the Departure From Midian
II. Through the Meeting With the Lord
III. Through the Meeting of Moses and Aaron
Rev. John Vermeer
June 28, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Practical Side of Faith
Scripture Reading: Romans 4
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23
I. In Christ We Are Right With God
II. In Christ We Are Heirs to Life Everlasting
Rev. John Vermeer
June 28, 2020 - A.M. Service
No Reasons for Reluctance
Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:11-4:17
I. Reluctance #1
II. Reluctance #2
III. Reluctance #3
IV. Reluctance #4
V. Reluctance #5
Rev. John Vermeer
June 21, 2020 - A.M. Service
Enlightened by the Burning Bush
Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-10
I. The Holiness of God
II. The Mercy of God
III. The Calling of God
Rev. John Vermeer
June 14, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Comforting End of the Christian Confession
Scripture Reading: I John 2:24-3:3
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22
I. Its Impact on Our Present Lives
II. Its Impact on Our Deaths
III. Its Impact on Our Future Lives
Rev. John Vermeer
June 14, 2020 - A.M. Service
God Continues Preparing a Deliverer
Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:11-25
I. The Lessons of Egypt
II. The Lessons of Midian
Rev. John Vermeer
June 7, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Most Important Answer
John 1:29-34
Text: Romans 8:31-39
I. Comfort Based on Peace With God
II. Continuation of the Relationship With God
III. Living in a Relationship With God
Dr. Maynard Koerner
June 7, 2020 - A .M. Service
The Most Important Question
Genesis 1:26-2:25
Heidelberg Catechism: Q & A #1
I. Man Created in the Image of God
II. The Reality Regarding the Broken Relationship
III. Implied in the Question
Dr. Maynard Koerner
May 31, 2020 - P.M. Service
God Prepares a Deliverer
Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:1-10
I. A Special Infancy
II. By Way of an Unlikely Rescuer
Rev. John Vermeer
May 31, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Blessed Profession of Christian Communion
Scripture Reading: Psalm 133
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21/Question 55
I. Recipients of Christ's Treasures
II. Benefactors of Christian Service
Rev. John Vermeer
May 24, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Blessed Profession of Forgiveness
Scripture Reading: John 3:16-21
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21/Question 56
I, The Conviction of Forgiveness
II. The Extent of Forgiveness
III. The Impact of Forgiveness
Rev. John Vermeer
May 24, 2020 - A.M. Service
God's Promises Prevail
Scripture Reading: Exodus 1
I. Throughout the Generations
II. Over the Demonic Schemes of Men
Rev. John Vermeer
May 17, 2020 - P.M. Service
Confessing the Holy Catholic Church
Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21, question 54
I. Her Unifying Qualities
II. Her Holiness
Rev. John Vermeer
May 17, 2020 - A.M. Service
Looking for Fruit in the Vineyard
Scripture Reading: Luke 20:9-19
I. The Rebellion in the Vineyard
II. The Change in the Vineyard
III. The Change in the Stone
Rev. John Vermeer
May 10, 2020 - P.M. Service
Giving Glory to the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 4:1-8
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20
I. For Who He Is as God
II. For What He Does for His People
Rev. John Vermeer
May 10, 2020 - A.M. Service
Clarifying the Coming Kingdom
Scripture Reading: Luke 19:11-27
I. Broader than Expected
II. Longer than Expected
III. Faithfulness Expected
Rev. John Vermeer
May 3, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Good News of Christ's Glory
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19
I. He Rules Now
II. He Will Come to Judge
Rev. John Vermeer
May 3, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Good News of Christ's Glory
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19
I. He Rules Now
II. He Will Come to Judge
Rev. John Vermeer
May 3, 2020 - A.M. Service
Invitations to the Great Banquet
Luke 14:15-24
I. The Original Invitation
II. The Broader Invitation
Rev. John Vermeer
April 26, 2020 - P.M. Service
Benefiting on Earth from Christ's Ascension Into Heaven
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:46-53
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18
I. The Intercession of Christ Into Heaven
II. Our Union With Christ in Heaven
III. The Spirit of Christ Sent From Heaven
Rev. John Vermeer
April 26, 2020 - A.M. Service
Be Ready Always for the Lord's Coming
Scripture Reading: Luke 12:35-48
I. The Need For It
II. The Blessing of It
III. The Consequences When We Are Not
Rev. John Vermeer
April 19, 2020 - P.M. Service
Testifying to What Only Christ Can Do
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17
I. Justify Us
II. Sanctify Us
III. Glorify Us
Rev. John Vermeer
April 19, 2020 - A.M. Service
Christ's Responses to the Self-Righteous
Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37
I. Who Seeks to Test Christ
II. Who Seeks to Justify Himself
Rev. John Vermeer
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 - P.M. Service
A Different Report on the Empty Tomb
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:11-15
I. Its Purposes
II. Its Problems
Rev. John Vermeer
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 - A.M. Service
Raised for Our Sanctification - In Christ We Live for God
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
I. Resurrection Signs
II. Resurrection Words
III. Resurrected Christ
Rev. John Vermeer
Good Friday Service
The Immediate Impact of Christ's Death
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:45-46
I. The Temple
II. The Tombs
III. The Soldiers
Rev. John Vermeer
April 5, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Powerful Humility of the King
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:32-44
I. Refusing the Mixed Wine
II. Numbered Among the Transgressors
III. Refusing to Come Down from the Cross
Rev. John Vermeer
April 5, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Dishonoring of the King
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:27-31
I. Out of Hatred for Christ's Kingship
II. Out of Love for Worldly Glory
III. Paints a Self-Portrait of Sinful Humanity
Rev. John Vermeer
March 29, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Condemnation of the Righteous King
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:11-26
I. The Interview of Pilate
II. The Custom of Pilate
III. The Conclusions of Pilate
Rev. John Vermeer
March 29, 2020 - A.M. Service
30 pieces of Silver
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:1-10
I. The Price of Innocent Blood
II. The Price of the Potter's Field
Rev. John Vermeer
March 22, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Certainty of God's Promise: An Anchor for the Soul
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6:13-20
I. Secured by God's Oath
II. Enabling a Patient and Enduring Faith
Rev. John Vermeer
March 22, 2020 - A.M. Service
An Unshakeable Profession
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46
I. The Lord of Hosts Is With Us
II. The God of Jacob is Our Refuge
Rev. John Vermeer
March 15, 2020 - P.M. Service
Joy in Difficult Circumstances
Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:1-18
Dr. Sacha Walicord
March 15, 2020 - A.M. Service
Going Back to Bethel
Scripture Reading: Genesis 35:1-15
I. A Returnt to God
II. A Place For Covenant Renewal
III. A Renewal of Blessing
Rev. Leroy Christoffels
March 8, 2020 - P.M. Service
Professing Our Faith in Christ's Death
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16
I. For Our Redemption
II. For Our Transformation
III. For Our Assurance
Rev. John Vermeer
March 8, 2020 - A.M. Service
Ample Forgiveness by the Forgiven
Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
I. A Remembrance of God's Forgiveness
II. A Reflection of God's Forgiveness
III. An Indication of God's Forgiveness
Rev. John Vermeer
Prayer Day Service
Praise and Prayer to Our Covenant God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 86:1-7
Rev. John Vermeer
Praise and Prayer to Our Master in Heaven
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:10-18
Elder Larry Van Oort
Praise and Prayer to the King of Kings
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:18-24
Elder Jay Kragt
Praise and Prayer to the Shepherd of the Church
Scripture Reading: Psalm:28-6-9
Rev. Joel Vander Kooi
March 1, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Unique Suffering of the Savior
Scripture Reading: Luke 23:1-25
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15
I. Enduring the Wrath of God
II. Exposed to the Judgment of God
III. Bearing the Curse of God
Rev. John Vermeer
March 1, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Promotion of Christian Harmony in the Home (part 2)
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4
I. The Responsibility of the Children
II. The Responsibility of the Fathers
Rev. John Vermeer
February 23, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Incomparable Treasure
Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:44-46/6:19-24
I. What This Treasure Is
II. The Value of This Treasure
III. How This Treasure is Obtained
Rev. Leroy Christoffels
February 23, 2020 - A.M. Service
God's Stairway to Earth
Scripture Reading: Genesis 28
I. What Jacob Saw
II. What God Reveals
III. What We Must See
Rev. Leroy Christoffels
February 16, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Promotion of Christian Harmony in the Home (part 1)
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4
I. The Responsibility of the Children
Rev. John Vermeer
February 16, 2020 - A.M. Service
Confessing the Incarnation of Christ
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 3:14-16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14
I. Understanding the Incarnation
II. Benefiting from the Incarnation
Rev. John Vermeer
February 9, 2020 - P.M. Service
Confessing Our Relationship with Christ as Christians
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 1:1-9
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13
I. Christ the Unique Son
II. Christ the Liberating Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
February 9, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Imagery of Christ in Marriage
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:22-33
I. Viewed in the Wife's Calling
II. Viewed in the Husband's Calling
Rev. John Vermeer
February 2, 2020 - P.M. Service
The Call to Honor Marriage
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:1-6
I. Who is Given the Call?
II. Why Are They Given the Call?
III. How Are They to Heed the Call?
Rev. John Vermeer
February 2, 2020 - A.M. Service
Professing Christ as Christians (part 2)
Hebrews 13:7-19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12
I. The Offices of the One Professed
II. The Callings of Those Who Profess Christ
Rev. John Vermeer
January 26, 2020 - P.M. Service
Professing Christ as Christians
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:7-19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12 - Q31
I. The Offices of the One Professed
Rev. John Vermeer
January 26, 2020 - A.M. Service
The Establishment of Marriage
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-25
I. God's Reasoning
II. God's Fashioning
III. God's Counseling
Rev. John Vermeer
January 19, 2020 - P.M. Service
The True Profession of Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:15
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11
I. The Perfect Savior
II. The Complete Savior
III. The Only Savior
Rev. John Vermeer
January 12, 2020 - P.M. Service
To Whom Shall You Compare God?
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:18-31
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10
I. His Providence Over All
II. His Paternal Care Over His Own
Rev. John Vermeer
January 12, 2020 - A.M. Service
Pay Attention to Scripture - While You Can
Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31
I. When Can You Do It?
II. When Is It Too Late?
Rev. John Vermeer
January 5, 2020 - P.M. Service
Comforted as God's Children
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6/5:15-20
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9
I. By the Father's Utter Sovereignty
II. By the Father's Utter Care for His Own
Rev. John Vermeer
January 5, 2020 - A.M. Service
Different Kinds of Kingdoms, Different Kinds of Attitudes
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:24-30
I. The Kingdoms of the Gentiles
II. The Kingdom of Our Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
New Year's Day Service
Our Rock at the Beginning of 2020
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-28
I. A Testimony to Christ
II. A Foundation for Maturity
III. A Strong Offensive Against Hell
IV. A Confession to Embrace by Faith
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
December 29, 2019 - P.M. Service
A Pastor's Prayer
Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:1-11
Dr. Sacha Walicord
December 29, 2019 - A.M. Service
A Pastor's Thanksgiving
Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:1-8
Dr. Sacha Walicord
Christmas Day Service
Given in the Fullness of Time
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 2:1-6
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14
I. His Presence
II. His Glory
III. His Fullness
Rev. John Vermeer
December 22, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Focus of Gospel Faith: The Triune God
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8
I. The Oneness of God
II. The Three Persons of God
III. Revealed in God's Word
Rev. John Vermeer
December 22, 2019 - A.M. Service
Rejected but Also Received
Scripture Reading: John 1: 10-13
I. Rejection Without Reason
II. Reception With Blessing
Rev. John Vermeer
Sunday School Christmas Program
December 15, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Comforting Value of True Faith
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7
I. What It Possesses
II. What It Expresses
III. What It Believes
Rev. John Vermeer
December 15, 2019 - A.M. Service
John, Sent By God
Scripture Reading: John 1:6-9
I. Witness to the Light
II. Different from the Light
Rev. John Vermeer
December 8, 2019 - P.m. Service
Christ Is Our Only Escape
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5 and 6
I. He Is Truly Human
II. He Is Truly Righteous
III. He Is Truly God
Rev. John Vermeer
December 8, 2019 - A.M. Service
We Owe All to the Word
Scripture Reading: John 1:3-5
I. All Creation
II. All New Creations
Rev. John Vermeer
December 1, 2019 - P.M. Service
God's Indisputable Justice
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4
I. His Standards for Man
II. His Temporal Punishments of Man
III. His Eternal Punishments of Man
Rev. John Vermeer
December 1, 2019 - A.M. Service
Who Is The Word?
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14
I. He Pre-Exists Creation
II. He Pre-Exists With the Father
III. He Is God Himself
Rev. John Vermeer
Thanksgiving Day Service
Remember the Lord Your God
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8
I. As You Think Back
II. As You Move Forward
Rev. John Vermeer
November 24, 2019 - P.M. Service
Diverse Human Origins and Changes
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-31 and Genesis 3:1-19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3
I. God Created Man Good
II. Man Corrupted His Goodness
III. Only God Can Re-Create Unto Goodness
Rev. John Vermeer
November 24, 2019 - A.M. Service
Transformation Continues
Scripture Reading: Acts 9:32-43
I. The Lame Rise
II. The Dead Rise
Rev. John Vermeer
November 17, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Blessed Testimony of Those No Longer Blind
Scripture Reading: John 9:13-41
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2
I. God's law Reveals the Depths of God's Goodness
II. God's law Reveals the Depths of Our Sinfulness by Nature
Rev. John Vermeer
November 17, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Incredible Transformation
Scripture Reading: Acts 9:19-31
I. The "Doubtful" Candidate
II. The Peace of the Church
Rev. John Vermeer
November 10, 2019 - P.M. Service
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-5:11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43
Rev. Travis Grassmid
November 10, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Transformation of an Enemy of God
Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-31
I. From What He Was
II. To what He Would Be
Rev. John Vermeer
November, 3, 2019 - P.M. Service
Basic Wisdom for Christian Comfort
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
I. The Greatness of my Sin
II. The Greatness of my Salvation
III. The Grateful Life
Rev. John Vermeer
November, 3, 2019 - A.M. Service
Good News Extends to the Ends of the Earth
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40
I. Predicted
II. Proclaimed
III. Professed
Rev. John Vermeer
October 27, 2019 - P.M. Service
Encouragement to Run the Race of Faith (part 2)
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:4-13
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
III. Remember that Our Heavenly Father Knows Best
Rev. John Vermeer
October 27, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Samaritan Spread of the Gospel
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:1-25
I. A Display of God's Providence
II. A Display of God's Superiority
III. A Display of God's Grace
Rev. John Vermeer
October 20, 2019 - P.M. Service
Encouragement to Run the Race of Faith (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
I. Listen to the Witnesses of Faith Prior to the Coming of Christ
II. Look to the Exalted Christ Who Endured the Cross
Rev. John Vermeer
October 20, 2019 - A.M. Service
Stephen's Able Defense
Scripture Reading: Acts 7:1-16/30-35/44-60
I. Against the Charges
II. Leads to Christ-like Glory
Rev. John Vermeer
October 13, 2019- P.M. Service
A Fitting and Focused Conclusion
Scripture Reading: Romans 11:33-36
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52
I. God's Ability
II. God's Desire
III. God's Glory
Rev. John Vermeer
October 13, 2019 - A.M. Service
Different Views of the Seven Servants of the Church
Scripture Reading: Acts 6
I. The True Assessment
II. The False Assessment
Rev. John Vermeer
October 6, 2019 - P.M. Service
Economics and Eternity
Scripture Reading: Luke 16:1-13
I. We Should Be Responsible Economically
II. We Should Be Reliable Economically
III. We Should Be Restrictive Economically
Rev. Hesterberg
October 6, 2019 - A.M. Service
Different Reactions to the Gospel
Scripture Reading: Acts 5:12-42
I. Believers
II. Uncommitted
III. Sadducees
IV. Gamaliel
Rev. John Vermeer
September 29, 2019 - A.M. Service
Destructive Tongues - Cold Hearts
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 10:18-21
I. The Power of Words
II. The Tongue of the Wicked
III. The Lips of the Righteous
Dr. Sacha Walicord
September 22, 2019 - P.M. Service
Praying for the Lord's Healing
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52
I. Into Things
II. Out of Things
Rev. John Vermeer
September 22, 2019 - A.M. Service
Grace and Judgment in the Church
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32 - 5:11
I. The Signs of Grace
II. The Signs of Judgment
Rev. John Vermeer
September 15, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Power of God for Salvation
Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-17
I. Righteousness Revealed
II. Righteousness Received
Rev. Todd DeRooy
September 15, 2019 - A.M. Service
Praying to the Lord for Courage
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:23-31
I. The Prelude to the Prayer
II. The Prayer Itself
III. The Postlude to the Prayer
Rev. John Vermeer
September 8, 2019 - P.M. Service
What the Fifth Petition Teaches
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17/Matthew 6:12
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51
I. We Are To Seek God's Grace
II. We Are To Reflect God's Grace
Rev. John Vermeer
September 8, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Significance of the Name of Jesus (Part 3)
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-22
I. The Backdrop
II. The Essence
III. The Reaction
Rev. John Vermeer
September 1, 2019 - P.M. Service
Praying with Daily Dependence on God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 146/Matthew 6:11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50
I. For We Need God to Give
II. For We Need God to Bless
III. For We Need God Above Creatures
Rev. John Vermeer
September 1, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Significance of the Name of Jesus (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: Acts 3:11-26
I. Seen in the Sign
II. Heard in the Sermon
Rev. John Vermeer
August 25, 2019 - P.M. Service
Praying for Obedience to God on Earth
Scripture Reading: I John 2:15-17/Matthew 6:10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49
I. A Prayer for Grace
II. A Prayer for All
III. A Prayer for a Heavenly Spirit
Rev. John Vermeer
August 25, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Significance of Christ's Name (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Acts 3
I. Seen in the Sign
II. Heard in the Sermon
Rev. John Vermeer
August 18, 2019 - P.M. Service
Praying for the Coming of God's Kingdom
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:18-30/Matthew 6:10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48
I. Individually
II. For the Sake of the Church
III. Universally
Rev. John Vermeer
August 18, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Devotion of the Fruitful Church
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47
I. To the Apostles' Teaching
II. To the Fellowship
III. To the Breaking of Bread
IV. To Prayer
Rev. John Vermeer
August 11, 2019 - P.M. Service
Praying for the Glory Due God's Name
Scripture Reading: Psalm 29
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 47
I. In What God Has Done
II. In What We Do
Rev. John Vermeer
August 11,2019 - A.M. Service
The Sermon Explaining the Spirit's Coming
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14-41
I. Describes the Remarkable Times
II. Points to the Remarkable Lord Jesus
III. Appeals to Old Testament Scriptures
IV. Calls People to Salvation
Rev. John Vermeer
August 4, 2019 - P.M. Service
Where Confident Christian Prayer Begins
Scripture Reading: I John 5:13-15
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46
I. Remembering How Gracious God Has Been to Us
II. Remembering How Good God is to His Children
III. Remembering How Great God Is
Rev. John Vermeer
August 4, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Generous Spirit of the Wise
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19:1-7, 17-22/I John 3:16-18
I. His Tie to the Needy
II. His Tie to the Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
July 28, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Basics of Christian Prayer
Scripture Reading: James 1:1-8
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45
I. Prayer is Necessary
II. There Are Necessities for Prayer
III. Prayer is for Necessities
Rev. John Vermeer
July 28, 2019 - A.M. Service
Why Integrity Matters
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 28:6-20/Hebrews 3:1-6
I. It Matters to God
II. It Is of Superior Value
III. It Can Be Trusted
IV. It Wins Out
Rev. John Vermeer
July 21, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Calling of the Tenth Commandment
Scripture Reading: I Kings 21
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44
I. Points to the Heart
II. Points to All the Commandments
Rev. John Vermeer
July 21, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Gracious Treasure of the Godly Woman
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31
I. Her Value
II. Her Actions
III. Her Praise
Rev. John Vermeer
July 14, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Indicators of the Clean Heart
Scripture Reading: Matthew 15:1-20
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43
I. What One Doesn't Say
II. What One Does Say
Rev. John Vermeer
July 14, 2019 - A.M. Service
Wisdom's Balanced View of Wealth
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 30:7-9/Matthew 4:1-11
I. The Limits of Material Wealth
II. The Trappings of Material Wealth
III. The Blessings of Spiritual Wealth
Rev. John Vermeer
July 7, 2019 - P.M. Service
A Heavenly Inheritance
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:1-9
I. The Manner of the Inheritance
II. The Nature of the Inheritance
III. The Certainty of the Inheritance
Rev. Travis Grassmid
July 7, 2019 - A.M. Service
A Declaration of Dependence
Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:12-19
I. God's Blessing is Promised
II. God's Warning is Threatened
III. God's Invitation is Offered
Rev. Carl Klompien
June 30, 2019 - P.M. Service
Progressing in Christian Service
Scripture Reading: John 12:1-8/Exodus 20:15
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42
I. Despising the Self-Serving Approach
II. Taking Joy in Serving Vocationally for Christ
III. Taking Joy in Selfless Approach
Rev. John Vermeer
June 30, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Enduring Kingdom of Righteousness
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16:10-15/John 5:19-29
I. The Wise King
II. The Wise Subjects
Rev. John Vermeer
June 23, 2019 - P.M. Service
A Wedding Riddle
Scripture Reading: Judges 14
I. A Strange Impulse
II. A Sign of the Lord's Presence
III. A Serious Game
IV. A Demonstration of the Spirit's Power
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
June 23, 2019 - A.M. Service
Asserting Jesus Christ - "the Word become Flesh"
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14/Genesis 1:1-13
I. Evidence throughout Scripture
II. Explained in detail in John 1
III. Entailed as essential to faith in Jesus Christ
Rev. Marvin Leese
June 16, 2019 - P.M. Service
God's Call to Holiness
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 4:1-8
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41
I. Increasingly
II. Distinctively
III. Relationally
Rev. John Vermeer
June 16, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Love of True Friendship
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:9-19/John 15:12-17
I. A Wise Love
II. A Dependable Love
III. A Gracious Love
Rev. John Vermeer
June 9, 2019 - P.M. Service
Remarkable Living by Remarkable Loving
Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-36
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40
I. By What We Set Aside
II. By What We Seek To Do
Rev. John Vermeer
June 9, 2019 - A.M. Service
Security for the Wise
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:21-35/Matthew 11:28-30/Philippians 4:4-9
I. Confidence in the Lord
II. Courage in Our Walk
III. Comfort in Our Rest
Rev. John Vermeer
June 2, 2019 - P.M. Service
Celebrating God's Blessing of Sabbath
Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:11-31
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 38
I. On The Lord's Day of Rest
II. Every Day
Rev. John Vermeer
June 2, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Gentle Word of Wisdom
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 15/James 1:19-21
I. Its Foolish Alternative
II. Its Beneficial Ability
Rev. John Vermeer
Ascension Day Service
Signs of Christian Faith
Scripture Reading: John 7:25-36
I. Knowing Christ's Origins
II. Knowing Where He Returned
Rev. John Vermeer
May 26, 2019 - P.M. Service
Revering the Name of God (part 3)
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36
I. In Our Worship
II. In Our Words
III. In Our Works
Rev. John Vermeer
May 26, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Superior Plans of the Sovereign Lord
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16:1-9
I. Thwart the Plans of the Fool
II. Establish the Plans of the Wise
III. Stand the Test of Time
Rev. John Vermeer
May 19, 2019 - P.M. Service
Revering the Name of God (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 138
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36 and 37
I. In Worship
II. In Word
Rev. John Vermeer
May 19, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Humble Life of Wisdom
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8
I. Its Subservience to the Covenant God
II. Its Honorable End
Rev. John Vermeer
May 12, 2019 - P.M. Service
Christ is the Wisdom of the Proverbs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 45:6-9/Proverbs 7/ I Corinthians 1:18-31
I. The Divine Wisdom
II. The Superior Wisdom
Rev. John Vermeer
May 12, 2019 - A.M. Service
Appreciating Our Parents in the Lord
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 1:8-19
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 39
I. By Listening to Them
II. For What They Give in the Lord
Rev. John Vermeer
May 5, 2019 - P.M. Service
Revering the Name of God (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 138
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36
I. In Worship
II. In Word
III. In Works
Rev. John Vermeer
May 5, 2019 - A.M. Service
Christ is the Fulfillment of Proverbs
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 2:1-15/Isaiah 11:1-5
I. The Ultimate Covenant Son of Proverbs
II. The Spirit-Anointed Wise Man
Rev. John Vermeer
April 28, 2019 - P.M. Service
Easter Applied
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:1-15
I. He Forgave Us Our Sins
II. He Cancelled the Code Against Us
III. He Disarmed The Power of Satan
Rev. Marvin Van Donselaar
April 28, 2019 - A.M. Service
Worshiping God God's Way
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 12:29-32
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35
I. According to God's Word
II. Focused on God's Word
Rev. John Vermeer
April 21, 2019 - P.M. Service
Post Resurrection Blues
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35
I. Its Cause
II. Its Characteristics
III. Its Cure
Rev. Carl Klompien
April 21, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Good News of the Empty Tomb
Scripture Reading: Mark 16:1-8
I. Unexpected by Its First Witnesses
II. Confirmed and Explained by the Divine Messenger
III. Beyond All Human Comprehension
Rev. John Vermeer
Good Friday Service
Praising God for the Benefits of the Cross
Scripture Reading: Mark 15:42-47
I. The Request of Joseph Arimathea
II. The Reaction of Pontius Pilate
III. The Righteousness of Jesus Christ
IV. The Recognition of the Women
Rev. John Vermeer
April 14, 2019 - P.M. Service
Christian Changes for the Better: God Comes First
Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:34-39
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34
I. Above All We Have
II. With All We Have
Rev. John Vermeer
April 14, 2019 - A.M. Service
Here Comes Your King
Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11
I. The King Speaks
II. The King Rides
III. The King is Honored
Rev. John Vermeer
April 7, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Prayerful Cry of Jesus in the Darkness (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-11, 8:27-30, 15:33-39
I. Followed by a False Jewish Response
II. Followed by a True Gentile Response
Rev. John Vermeer
April 7, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Prayerful Cry of Jesus in the Darkness (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-11, 15:33-34
I. A Cry of One Innocent
II. A Cry of One Judged
Rev. John Vermeer
March 31, 2019 - P.M. Service
Working Well by God's Good Work in Us (part 2)
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33
I. A Work of Contrast
II. A Work Focused on God
Rev. John Vermeer
March 24, 2019 - P.M. Service
Working Well by God's Good Work (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33
I. A Work From the Heart
II. A Work in Progress
Rev. John Vermeer
March 24, 2019 - A.M. Service
Despised and Rejected by Men
Scripture Reading: Mark 15:25-32
I. By Those Who Passed By
II. By The Chief Priests and Teachers
III. By Those Crucified With Him
Rev. John Vermeer
March 17, 2019 - P.M. Service
Love: A More Excellent Way
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 13
I. The Motive of Love
II. The Practice of Love
Rev. Todd DeRooy
March 17, 2019 - A.M. Service
By the Grace of God . . .
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-11
I. God's Grace Re-assembles Us
II. God's Grace Re-energizes Us
Rev. Mark Vander Hart
March 10, 2019 - P.M. Service
Do I Live a Worthwhile Life?
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32
Rev. John Vermeer
Prayer Day Service
The Need for Persistence of Christian Prayer
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8
I. The Judge
II. The Woman
III. The Lesson
Rev. Sacha Walicord
March 3, 2019 - P.M. Service
Jesus Meets Legion
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20
Text: Mark 5:1-20
I. Legion on His Knees
II. Legion is Set Free
III. New Legion is a New Witness
Rev. Duane Tinklenberg
March 3, 2019 - A.M. Service
My Pilgrimage
Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:1-12
Text: Genesis 47:9
I. A Confession of Faith
II. A Faith-Informed Interpretation
III. A Blessing From the Representative of God's Covenant
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
February 17, 2019 - P.M. Service
God's Way to Pray
Scripture Reading: John 4:22-24
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46, Q&A 117
I. We Must Pray in Truth
II. We Must Pray in Turning
III. We Must Pray in Trust
Rev. Carl Klompien
February 17, 2019 - A.M. Service
God's Everlasting Love
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 30:23-31:14
I. The Kind of Love God Has for His People
II. Why This Love is So Important to God's People
III. Our Response to God's Everlasting Love
Rev. Richard Stetler
February 10, 2019 - P.M. Service
God's Provision for Battle-Weary Pilgrims
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18/John 6:53-58
I. An Urgent Call to Arms
II. A Realistic Assessment of the Enemy
III. A Most Effective Suit of Armor
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
February 10, 2019 - A.M. Service
They Saw God
Scripture Reading: Exodus 24
I. An Astounding God-given Vision
II. A Provision of Amazing Grace
III. A Shadow of Things to Come
IV. A Call to Come Up and Enter In
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
February 3, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Alternative Community
Sripture Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
February 3, 2019 - A.M. Service
Jacob Blesses Joseph's Son
Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:28-48:1-22
Rev. LeRoy Christoffels
January 27, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Church's Use of the Keys of the Kingdom
Scripture Reading: John 20:19-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30 and 31
I. The Preaching of the Holy Gospel
II. The Exercise of Church Discipline
Rev. John Vermeer
January 27, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Signs of the Spirit's Coming
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-13
I. The Wind
II. Tongues of Fire
III. Speaking in Tongues
IV. In Need of Explanation
Rev. John Vermeer
January 20, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Faithful Use of the Lord's Supper
Scripture Reading: Luke 22:14-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 29 and 30
I. Avoids Superstition
II. Acclaims Christ's Sufficiency
Rev. John Vermeer
January 20, 2019 - A.M. Service
Prelude to Pentecost (Part 2): Post-Ascension Activity
Scripture Reading; Acts 1:12-26
I. The Unity of the Apostolic Testimony
II. The Fulness of the Apostolic Testimony
Rev. John Vermeer
January 13, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Communal Message of the Lord's Supper
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 11:17-34
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 28
I. The Essence
II. The Need
III. The Recipients
Rev. John Vermeer
January 13, 2019 - A.M. Service
Prelude to Pentecost (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11
I. Pre-Ascension Summary
II. Ascension Day Teachings
Rev. John Vermeer
January 6, 2019 - P.M. Service
The Excellence of Church Office (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 3:1-13
II. The Noble Service of the Deacon
Rev. John Vermeer
January 6, 2019 - A.M. Service
The Excellence of Church Office (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 3:1-13
I. The Noble Work of the Overseer
Rev. John Vermeer
New Year's Day Service
Holy, Holy, Holy!
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
Rev. Sacha Walicord
December 30, 2018 - P.M. Service
Anathema!
Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:6-10
Rev. Sacha Walicord
December 30, 2018 - A.M. Service
Paul, an Apostle
Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:1-5
I. Why Galatians?
II. Paul's Apostleship
III. Paul's Message
Rev. Sacha Walicord
Christmas Day Service - 2018
Nothing Is Impossible With God
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38
I. The Virgin Birth
II. The Everlasting Kingdom
III. The Submissive Response
Rev. John Vermeer
December 23, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Faithful Use of Baptism
Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13-16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord' Day 27
I. Avoids Superstition
II. Avoids Mere Custom
Rev. John Vermeer
December 23, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Better Bread That Comes Down From Heaven
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-39
I. No Ordinary Origin
II. No Ordinary Provision
Rev. John Vermeer
February 11, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Life of Prayer
Scripture Reading: Psalm 86
Text: Psalm 86:1-5
I. It Is a Life in Need
II. It Is a Life in Faith
III. It Is a Life in Earnest
IV. It Is a Life in Praise
Rev. Carl Klompien
February 11, 2018 - P.M. Service
A Living Sacrifice
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Text: Romans 12:1-2
Dr. Sacha Walicord
Febraury 18, 2018 - A.M. Service
Christianity's Triumphant Indicative
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18
Dr. Sacha Walicord
February 18, 2018 - P.M. Service
Who Are You?
Scripture Reading: John 1:19-28
Dr. Sacha Walicord
Installation of Rev. John Vermeer
February 25, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Suffering of Christ: Under God's Plan (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-30
I. Including the Plots of Evil Men
II. Ordained by God
III. Foretold by Word and Sacrament
Rev. John Vermeer
February 25, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Suffering of Christ: Under God's Plan (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-30
I. Including the Plots of Evil Men
II. Ordained by God
III. Foretold by Word and Sacrament
Rev. John Vermeer
March 4, 2018 - A.M. Service
Christ Knows Best
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:30-35
I. The Plans of God
II. The Road to Glory
III. The Weakness of Men
Rev. John Vermeer
March 4, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Divine Keys to a Comforted Life
Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:2-11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
I. Christ
II. Christ's Heavenly Father
III. Christ's Spirit
Rev. John Vermeer
March 11, 2018 - A.M. Service
Christ's Vigilance in the Garden
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46
I. His Vigilant Prayers
II. His Vigilant Call
III. His Vigilant Act
Rev. Vermeer
March 11, 2018 - P.M. Service
God's Law Reveals Quite the Contrast
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 1/Matthew 22:37-40
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2
I. God's Sovereignty and Goodness
II. Humanity's Responsibility and Depravity
Rev. Vermeer
March 18, 2018 - A.M. Service
Truth Trumps the Sword
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:47-56
I. The Sword and Deceit
II. The Sword and Salvation
III. The Sword and Injustice
Rev. John Vermeer
March 18, 2018 - P.M. Service
Conversion: God's Great Work
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:11-15
Canons of Dort: 3/4.10-14
In This Narrative, We Have the Conversion of:
I. A Woman
II. Named Lydia
III. From the City of Thyatira
IV. Who is a Seller of Purple Fabric
V. And a Worshiper of God
Rev. Dan Donavon
March 25, 2018 - A.M. Service
Praise for the Coming King
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11
I. Coming to Save
II. Coming to Reign
Rev. John Vermeer
March 25, 2018 - P.M. Service
Three Beginnings We All Need to Know
Scripture Reading: Romans 5:12-21
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3
I. The Beginning of Man
II. The Beginning of Misery
III. The Beginning of the New Man
Rev. John Vermeer
Good Friday Service
Three Words on Three Crosses
Scripture Reading: Luke 23:32-43
I. A Word of Challenge
II. A Word of Confession
III. A Word of Comfort
Rev. John Vermeer
April 1, 2018 - A.M. Service
Resurrection Proclaimed
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12
I. The Prelude
II. The Testimony
III. The Responses
Rev. John Vermeer
April 1, 2018 - P.M. Service
Lost Hope Regained
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35
I. The Cause of Sadness
II. The Cause of Gladness
Rev. John Vermeer
April 8, 2018 - A.M. Service
Gratifying Greetings from the Lord
Scripture Reading I Peter 1:1-2
I. The Apostolic Messengers
II. To His Scattered Flock
III. Abundantly Bestowed
Rev. John Vermeer
April 15, 2018 - P.M. Service
Praising God for His Justice
Scripture Reading: Psalm 7
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4
I. His Standards Hold Fast
II. His Judgments Are Carried Out
III. His Honor Is Upheld
Rev. John Vermeer
April 22, 2018 - A.M. Service
A Lavishly Furnished Faith
Scripture Reading: II Peter 1:1-11
I. An Issue In The Church
II. A Call To Add To Our Faith
III. A List Of Add-ons
Rev. Duane Tinklenberg
April 22, 2018 - P.M. Service
Where Were You Born?
Scripture Reading: Psalm 87
I. What Is A Zion?
II. The New Zion
III. Do We Reveal Where We Were Born?
Rev. Duane Tinklenberg
April 29, 2018 - A.M. Service
Praise to the God of All Mercies
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:3-9
I. God the Holy Spirit (Superior Birth)
II. God the Son (Superior Hope)
III. God the Father (Superior Inheritance)
Rev. John Vermeer
April 29, 2018 - P.M. Service
How Jesus Christ Fulfills the Gospel
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:11-18
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5
I. He Is Fully Righteous
II. He Is Fully Human
III. He Is Fully Divine
Rev. John Vermeer
May 6, 2018 - A.M. Service
He Prepared for the Journey
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:10-16
I. Considering What Has Been Preached
II. Considering What Lies Ahead
Rev. John Vermeer
May 6, 2018 - P.M. Service
Not Just Any Faith Will Save
Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-23
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7
I. True Faith is Essential
II. True Faith Responds to the True Gospel
III. True Faith Focuses on the True God
Rev. John Vermeer
Ascension Day Service
Words of Spirit and Life
Praise Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
Scripture Reading: John 6:52-65
I. The Bread Who Descends
II. The Son of Man Who Ascends
Rev. John Vermeer
May 13, 2018 - A.M. Service
Marks of the Newborn (Part 1)
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:17-2:3
I. Reverent Fear of the Heavenly Father
II. Sincere Love for the Brothers
III. Craving of Spiritual Milk
Rev. John Vermeer
May 13, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Focus of Comforting Faith
Scripture Reading: 2 thessalonians 2:13-17
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8
I. On the Triune God
II. On God's Self-Revealing Word
Rev. John Vermeer
May 20, 2018 - A.M. Service
Marks of the Newborn (Part 2)
Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:17-2:3
I. Reverent Fear of the Father
II. Love for the Brothers
III. Craving of the Spiritual Milk
Rev. John Vermeer
May 20, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Comfort When We Confess God the Father
Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-34
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9
I. His Relationship to Us in the Son
II. His Provision for Us
Rev. John Vermeer
May 27, 2018 - A.M. Service
Living Stones: Rejected by Men, Chosen by God
Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:4-12
I. True About Christ
II. True About Christians
Rev. John Vermeer
May 27, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Comfort of God's Providence
Scripture Reading: Psalm 95:1-7
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10
I. Starts With a Proper Understanding of It
II. Leads to a Fruitful Way of Life
Rev. John Vermeer
June 3, 2018 - A.M. Service
Living Like Aliens
Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:11-17
I. A Battle on the Inside
II. A Witness on the Outside
III. A Submission to Authority
Rev. John Vermeer
June 3, 2018 - P.M. Service
Jesus Means "Savior"
Scripture Reading: I John 1:5-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11
I. The Savior of Sinners
II. The Only Savior
III. The Complete Savior
Rev. John Vermeer
June 10, 2018 - A.M. Service
Living Like Aliens: Submission in the Workplace
Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:18-25
I. Exemplary Behavior for the Christian
II. Exemplified by Christ
Rev. John Vermeer
June 10, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Privilege of Being a Christian
Sripture Reading: Acts 26:1-29
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12
I. Sharing
II. Speaking
III. Sacrificing
IV. Striving
Rev. John Vermeer
June 17, 2018 - A.M. Service
Fear
Scripture Reading: I John 4:1-21
Text: I John 4:17-19
I. Fear the Opposite of Love
II. Attitudes that Promote Fear
III. Victory Over Fear
Rev. David Dawn
June 17, 2018 - P.M. Service
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Plus
Scripture Reading John 6:1-15
Dr. Sacha Walicord
June 24, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Word of God is Not Bound
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
I. No Illusions About the Ministry
II. God's Word is Triumphant Over Any Adversity
III. Triumph of God's Word
Dr. Juergen-Burkhard Klautke
June 24, 2018 - P.M. Service
The God Who Hears
Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-10
I. The Man Called
II. The Call
III. Why Moses?
Dr. Sacha Walicord
July 1, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Distinctive Role of Christian Wives
Scripture Reading: I Peter 3:1-6
I. Christ-Like Submission
II. Inward Beauty
III. God-Fearing Trust
Rev. John Vermeer
July 8, 2018 - A.M. Service
Peace in Marriage: What Christian Husbands Need to Remember
Scripture Reading: I Peter 3:7
I. What Makes Their Wives Different From Them
II. What Makes Their Wives the Same as Them
Rev. John Vermeer
July 8, 2018 - P.M. Service
Professing the Lordship of Christ
Scripture Reading: Acts 27:1-26
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13/Q. 34
I. No Longer Tyrannized
II. Preciously Treasured
Rev. John Vermeer
July 15, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Christian's Calling to Peace
Scripture Reading: I Peter 3:8-22
I. Among Believers
II. Among Unbelievers
Rev. John Vermeer
July 15, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Holy Conception and Birth of Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: I John 3:4-10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14
I. That He Might Be Different Than Us (Righteous)
II. That He Might Be Like Us (Human)
III. That We Might Be Like Him (Righteous)
Rev. John Vermeer
July 22, 2018 - A.M. Service
Making the Most of the Time
Scripture Reading: I Peter 4:1-11
I. A Break From the Past
II. A Vision For the Future
Rev. John Vermeer
July 22, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Superior Suffering of Christ
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:15-28
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15
I. What It Removes
II. What It Gains
Rev. John Vermeer
July 29, 2018 - A.M. Service
Gaining Perspective on Fiery Trials
Scripture Reading: I Peter 4:12-19
I. What We Should Not Conclude
II. What We Should Conclude
Rev. John Vermeer
July 29, 2018 - P.M. Service
Confrontation
Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:11-21
Dr. Sacha Walicord
August 5, 2018 - A.M. Service
A Common Call to Christian Humility
Scripture Reading: I Peter 5:1-7
I. The Shepherding of the Elders
II. The Submission of Young Men
III. the Humility of All
Rev. John Vermeer
August 5, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Encouraging Impact of Christ's Death
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 5:1-11
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16
I. Deliverance from Awaiting Wrath
II. Readiness for Awaiting Glory
Rev. John Vermeer
August 12, 2018 - A.M. Service
Dealing Victoriously with the Devil
Scripture Reading: I Peter 5:8-11
I. Be Alert
II. Be Strong
III. Be Encouraged
Rev. John Vermeer
August 12, 2018 - P.M. Service
Resurrection Hope in God
Scripture Reading: Acts 24:1-21
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17
I. According to the Way
II. Impacting the Conscience for the Good
III. Directed Toward Eternal Glories
Rev. John Vermeer
August 19, 2018 - P.M. Service
Glory to the Ascended King
Scripture Reading: Psalm 24
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18
I. Who Has Always Been the Victor
II. Through Whom We Stand in Heavenly Places
III. Who Returns as the Victor
Rev. John Vermeer
August 26, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Empty Empire of Man
Scripture Reading: Esther 1
I. His Superficial Splendor
II. His Shameful Summons
III. His Impotent Edict
Rev. John Vermeer
August 26, 2018 - P.M. Service
Confessing Christ's Kingdom
Scripture Reading: Psalm 110
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19
I. The Beginning
II. The Blessing
III. The Delivering
Rev. John Vermeer
September 2, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Providential Choosing of a New Queen
Esther 2:1-18
I. The Advice That Was Followed
II. The Candidate Who Was Favored
Rev. John Vermeer
September 2, 2018 - P.M. Service
Resting Our Faith in the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reading: I John 4:1-6
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20
I. Because of Who He Is
II. Because of What He Does for Us
Rev. John Vermeer
September 9, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Unfolding Enmity Between Mordecai and Haman
Scripture Reading: Esther 2:19-3:15
I. the Plot Against Ahasuerus
II. The Plot Against the Jews
Rev. John Vermeer
September 9, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Christian Confession of the Church of Christ
Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21, Q54
I. Its Unified Character
II. Its Holiness
Rev. John Vermeer
September 16, 2018 - A.M. Service
Esther's Call to Save
Scripture Reading: Esther 4
I. Esther's Encounter
II. Esther's Challenge
III. Esther's Response
Rev. John Vermeer
September 16, 2018 - P.M. Service
Rest in Almighty God as Your Father
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25-33
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9
I. Look at the Birds of the Air!
II. Consider the Lilies of the Field!
Rev. Alan Camarigg
September 23, 2018 - A.M. Service
Two Opposing Plans Unfold
Scripture Reading: Esther 5
I. The Plan for Deliverance from Death
II. The Plan for Destruction unto Death
Rev. John Vermeer
September 23, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Communal Bond of Believers
Scripture Reading: John 15:1-17
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21, Question 55
I. Connected to Christ as Those Who Receive
II. Connected to Other Christians as Those Who Give
Rev. John Vermeer
September 30, 2018 - A.M. Service
A Remarkable Turn of Events
Scripture Reading: Esther 6
I. An Oversight Corrected
II. The Humbled Exalted
III. The Exalted Humbled
Rev. John Vermeer
September 30, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Son of God Heals on the Sabbath
Scripture Reading: John 5:1-18
Rev. Sacha Walicord
October 7, 2018 - A.M. Service
Two Pleas for Life
Scripture Reading: Esther 7
I. The Plea of Esther
II. The Plea of Haman
Rev. John Vermeer
October 7, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Gracious Way of God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 103:1-14
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21/Q56
I. Found in Christ's Atonement
II. Found in Christ's Righteousness
Rev. John Vermeer
October 14, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Turning of Events Continues
Scripture Reading: Esther 8
I. The Second Request
II. The Second Edict
Rev. John Vermeer
October 14, 2018 - P.M. Service
All Is Well That Ends Well
Scripture Reading: John 5:19-29
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22
I. The Resurrection of the Body
II. The Life Everlasting
Rev. John Vermeer
October 21, 2018 - A.M. Service
Salvation to the Glory of God
Scripture Reading: Romans 11:25-36
Text: Romans 11:33-36
I. Confessing God as Incomprehensible
II. Confirminig God as Absolutely Sovereign
III. Certifying God Alone Glorious
Rev. Marvin Leese
October 21, 2018 - P.M. Service
Our Awful Condition - God's Amazing Love
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:9-20/I John 4:1-12
Canons of Dort - Head One: Articles 1-2
I. What is Humanity's Plight?
II. How Marvelouw is Our Salvation?
Rev. Marvin Leese
October 28, 2018 - A.M. Service
Restful Reversal for God's People
Scripture Reading: Esther 9 and 10
I. The Description
II. The Celebration
III. The Aftermath
Rev. John Vermeer
October 28, 2018 - P.M. Service
Christian Faith Does the Greatest Good of All
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-31
Lord's Day 23
I. Because of What is Received
II. In Contrast to Our Sinfulness
Rev. John Vermeer
November 4, 2018 - A.M. Service
Divine Reasons for Giving Thanks Always
Scripture Reading: I thessalonians 5:12-24
I. God's Sovreignty
II. God's Power
III. God's Faithfulness
Rev. John Vermeer
November 4, 2018 - P.M. Service
No Boasting, Just Grateful
Scripture Reading: Luke 17:7-10/I Corinthians 1:26-31
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24
I. Our Good Works Do Not Justify Us
II. Our Good Works Do Not Earn
III. Our Good Works Are Inevitable Through True Faith
Rev. John Vermeer
November 11, 2018 - A.M. Service
Some Virtues of Christian Giving
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
I. Giving is an Expression of Thanksgiving
II. Giving is a Divine Reflection
III. Giving Leads to Thanksgiving
Rev. John Vermeer
November 11, 2018 - P.M. Service
Focusing Our Faith on Christ
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25
I. Through the Word
II. Through the Sacraments
Rev. John Vermeer
November 18, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Remedy of Prayer
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-7
I. In Anxious Times
II. When We Pray With a Thankful Spirit
III. The Peace of God
Rev. John Vermeer
November 18, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Blessed Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Scripture Reading: Acts 22:1-16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26
I. A Visible and Outward Act
II. Two-Fold in Purpose
III. Instituted by Christ
Rev. John Vermeer
Thanksgiving Day Service
Giving Thanks to the Giving Lord
Reading of Thanksgiving: Colossians 3:12-17
Reding of Praise: Psalm 100
Scripture Reading: Psalm 111
I. A Special Kind of Thanks
II. For How He Gives
III. For What He Gives
Rev. John Vermeer
November 25, 2018 - A.M. Service
Why We Are To Be Thankful
Scripture Reading: Psalm 107:1-22
Rev. Richard Stetler
November 25, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Christian Worldview: Taking Every Thought Captive
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3
Text: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6
I. What is a Worlview?
II. What is a Christian Worldview?
III. Bringing it all Together
Rev. Sacha Walicord.
December 9, 2018 - A.M. Service
The Better Prophet, The Better Peace
Scripture Reading: Ezekial 13:1-16/John 16:25-33
I. Better Than the Prophets of Falsehood
II. Better as the True Prophet of God
Rev. John Vermeer
December 9, 2018 - P.M. Service
Thanksgiving for Christian Communion
Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 3:6-13
I. Because of the Faith and Love Reported
II. Because of the Comfort It Brings in Affliction
III. Coupled with Loving Supplication
Rev. John Vermeer
December 16, 2018 - A.M. Service
Behold the Better Lamb
Scripture Reading: John 1:29-34
I. The Superior One
II. The Sacrificial One
Rev. John Vermeer
December 16, 2018 - P.M. Service
The Better Priest: Merciful and Faithful
Scripture Reading: I Samuel 2:27-36/Hebrews 2:14-3:6
I. Better Than the Sinful Sons of Eli
II. Better As The Righteous Son of God
Rev. John Vermeer
Sunday School Christmas Program
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