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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