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3-22-26 PM "Sits at the Right Hand"Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 19I. As Head of the Church A. Pouring out Gifts to Its Members B. Giving a Defense from Its EnemiesII. As Governor of the Universe A. Including Providential Events B. Including Redemptive HistoryIII. As Judge of the World A. Encouraging Believers in Distress B. Separating All of HumanityRev. Greg Lubbers

3-22-26 AM "The Parables of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:25-30, Mark 4:10-12, 33, 34I. The Description of the Parables of Jesus A. A Grammatical Description of a Parable B. A Theological Description of a ParableII. The Focus of the Parables of Jesus A. A Unified Focus B. A Mysterious FocusIII. The Purpose of the Parables of Jesus A. A Revealing Purpose B. A Veiling PurposeRev. Greg Lubbers

3-15-26 PM "Ascended into Heaven"Scripture Reading: Luke 24:46-53Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 18I. The Explanation of the Ascension A. A Historical Ascension B. A Local AscensionII. The Clarification of the Ascension A. The Doctrines in the Clarification B. The Comfort in the ClarificationIII. The Reflection on the Ascension A. The Benefit of an Advocate B. The Benefit of a Pledge C. The Benefit of a PowerRev. Greg Lubbers

3-15-26 AM "The Family of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Mark 10:23-31Sermon Text: Mark 3:31-35I. The Ignorance of the Physical Family of Jesus A. The Explanation behind the Ignorance B. The Nature of the IgnoranceII. The Identification of the Spiritual Family of Jesus A. The Survey before the Identification B. The Declaration of the IdentificationIII. The Implications concerning the Spiritual Family of Jesus A. The Implication concerning the Broad Inclusion B. The Implication concerning the Narrow InclusionRev. Greg Lubbers

3-11-26 Prayer Day Service "Confident Prayers", I John 5:14, 15I. Confident in Offered Prayers A. Offered to a Great God B. Offered to a Covenant GodII. Confident in Heard Prayers A. Based on Scripture B. Based on JesusIII. Confident in Answered Prayers A. Qualified by Divine Will B. Expressed as Present RealityRev. Greg Lubbers

I. The Description of the Descent A. A Description of the Action in the Descent B. A Description of the Reason for the DescentII. The Benefits from the Descent A. A Payment for the Guilt of Sin B. A Freedom from the Power of SinIII. The Question given the Descent A. The Pressing Weight of the Question B. The Comforting Answer to the QuestionRev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:13-19, Sermon Text: Mark 3:13-19I. The Selection of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus A. A Sovereign Selection B. A Surprising SelectionII. The Appointment of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus A. The Idea of the Appointment B. The Purpose of the AppointmentIII. The Impact of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus A. The Description of the Impact B. The Method of the ImpactRev. Greg Lubbers

3-8-26 PM "Rose again from the Dead"Scripture Reading: John 20:1-8Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 17I. For Our Righteousness A. By Overcoming Death B. By Sharing RighteousnessII. For Our Regeneration A. To New Life B. By His PowerIII. For Our Resurrection A. A Sure Resurrection B. A Blessed ResurrectionRev. Greg Lubbers

3-8-26 "The Warning of Jesus"I. The Occasion for the Warning of Jesus A. The Explanation of the Occasion B. The Error at the OccasionII. The Essence of the Warning of Jesus A. A Parabolic Denial of the Accusation B. A Solemn Proclamation of the SinIII. The Lessons from the Warning of Jesus A. A Lesson concerning the Unpardonable Sin B. A Lesson concerning the Forgiveness of SinsRev. Greg Lubbers

3-1-26 PM "Descended into Hell"Scripture Reading: Luke 23:44-56, Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 16, Forms & Prayers, 217I. The Description of the DescentA. A Description of the Action in the DescentB. A Description of the Reason for the DescentII. The Benefits from the DescentA. A Payment for the Guilt of SinB. A Freedom from the Power of SinIII. The Question given the DescentA. The Pressing Weight of the QuestionB. The Comforting Answer to the QuestionRev. Greg Lubbers

3-1-26 AM "The Twelve Disciples of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Mark 3:13-19, Sermon Text: Mark 3:13-19I. The Selection of the Twelve Disciples of JesusA. A Sovereign SelectionB. A Surprising SelectionII. The Appointment of the Twelve Disciples of JesusA. The Idea of the AppointmentB. The Purpose of the AppointmentIII. The Impact of the Twelve Disciples of JesusA. The Description of the ImpactB. The Method of the ImpactRev. Greg Lubbers

2-22-26 PM "Suffered under Pontius Pilate"Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 15I. The Description of the Suffering A. A Description of How He Suffered B. A Description of What He SufferedII. The Purpose of the Suffering A. The Purpose of an Atoning Sacrifice B. The Purpose of an Accomplished DeliveranceIII. The Assurance from the Suffering A. The Action behind the Assurance B. The Comfort in the AssuranceRev. Greg Lubbers

2-22-26 AM "The Multitudes around Jesus"Scripture Reading: Luke 6:17-19, Mark 3:7-12I. The Description of the Multitudes A. A Great Multitude B. A Needy MultitudeII. The Motivation of the Multitudes A. The Source of the Motivation B. The Desire in the MotivationIII. The Testimony among the Multitudes A. The Source of the Testimony B. The Content of the TestimonyRev. Greg Lubbers

2-15-26 AM "Another Sabbath Day for Jesus"Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-12,Sermon Text Mark 3:1-6I. The Setting on this Sabbath A. A Setting for Healing B. A Setting of ConfrontationII. The Challenge on this Sabbath A. The Direction of the Challenge B. The Point in the ChallengeIII. The Action on this Sabbath A. The Actions of Jesus B. The Actions of the PhariseesRev. Greg Lubbers

2-8-26 PM "Kingdom People Prayer"Scripture Reading: Mattthew 6:10Mr. Abraham Kakileti

2-8-26 AM "Grace that Runs to Welcome Us"Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-24,Mr. Abraham Kakileti

2-1-26 PM "The Sonship of Our Savior"Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:26-4:7Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 13I. The Nature of the Sonship A. An Eternal Sonship B. A Natural SonshipII. The Relation to the Sonship A. The State of the Relation B. The Basis for the RelationIII. The Freedom in the Sonship A. The Description of the Freedom B. The Reason for the FreedomRev. Greg Lubbers

2-1-26 AM "The Handwriting Against Us"Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:11-15I. Its Statement regarding Us A. Legal Demands on Us B. Legal Liabilities on UsII. Its Testimony against Us A. A Hostile Indictment B. A Hostile VerdictIII. Its Removal from Us A. A Complete Removal B. A Final RemovalRev. Greg Lubbers

1-25-26 PM "The Title of Our Savior"Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-27, Page 1131Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 12, Forms & Prayers, 213I. The Idea in the TitleA. The Role in the IdeaB. The Work in the IdeaII. The Work in the TitleA. The Work of ProphetB. The Work of PriestC. The Work of KingIII. The Relation to the TitleA. The Task in the RelationB. The Nature of the RelationRev. Greg Lubbers

1-25-26 AM "Our Graciously Given Identity"Scripture Reading: I John 2:28-3:3, Page 1400Sermon Text: I John 2:28-3:3Theme: God's Promise of Adoption Shapes Our Entire IdentityI. Defined by God's Loving Embrace (3:1)II. Distinguished by Christ's Righteous Image (2:29 & 3:2)III. Encouraged by Our Purifying Perseverance (2:28 & 3:3)Rev. Doug Barnes

1-18-26 PM "The Name of Our Savior"Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-12Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 11I. The Meaning of the Name A. As a Personal Name B. As a Revealed NameII. The Work in the Name A. A Saving Work B. An Exclusive WorkIII. The Response to the Name A. A Believing Response B. A Personal ResponseRev. Greg Lubbers

1-18-26 AM "A Prayer for Sovereign Blessing upon our Labor"Scripture Reading: Psalm 127Sermon Text: Psalm 90:17I. The Description of a Sovereign Blessing A. A “Sovereign” Blessing B. A Sovereign “Blessing”II. The Need for a Sovereign Blessing A. Considering the Reality of Covenant Obligations B. Considering the Inability in Covenant ObligationsIII. The Result of a Sovereign Blessing A. The Description of the Result B. The Confidence in the ResultRev. Greg Lubbers

1-11-26 PM "Faith in the Father's Providence"Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-12Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 10I. The Idea of the Father's Providence A. The Power of God B. The Action of GodII. The Extent of the Father's Providence A. Includes all Events in History B. Unfolds all Decrees of EternityIII. The Response to the Father's Providence A. The Description of the Response B. The Basis for the ResponseRev. Greg Lubbers

1-11-26 AM "Jesus Confronted about the Sabbath"Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-27I. The Debate of the Sabbath A. The Source of the Debate B. The Error in the DebateII. The Purpose of the Sabbath A. Concerning the Physical Rest of Man B. Concerning the Spiritual Rest of ManIII. The Authority over the Sabbath A. The Explanation of the Authority over the Sabbath B. The Implication from the Authority over the SabbathRev. Greg Lubbers

1-4-26 PM "Faith in the Almighty Father"Scripture Reading: Psalm 33Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 9I. The Power of the Almighty Father A. The Extent of the Power B. The Display of the PowerII. The Relation to the Almighty Father A. The Nature of the Relation B. The Basis for the RelationIII. The Benefit of the Almighty Father A. The Provision in the Benefit B. The Protection in the BenefitRev. Greg Lubbers

1-4-26 AM "Jesus' Selection of an Officer for His Kingdom"Scripture Reading: Acts 1:15-26I. The Warning concerning Abandoning Office A. The Details behind the Warning B. The Lessons in the WarningII. The Importance of Filling Office A. To Fulfill the Scriptures B. To Advance the KingdomIII. The Manner of Choosing Office A. By the Disciple's Actions B. By the Lord's AppointmentRev. Greg Lubbers

1-1-26 New Year's "Waiting for the Blessed Hope"Scripture Reading: Titus 2:1-15Sermon Text: Titus 2:13I. What is the blessed hope?II. How should Christians wait for the blessed hope?Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-31-25 Old Year's "God's Faithfulness and Ours"Sermon Text: Galatians 5:22-25Theme: God is faithful and is renewing us in his image.I. God's faithfulness means he keeps his Word.II. God's faithfulness is based on his immutability - he never changes.III. God's faithfulness is an anchor for the soul.IV. God is producing faithfulness in his children.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-28-25 PM "If You Love Him"Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24Theme: The promise of doing greater things (verse 12) requires enabling power which is now promised in the giving of the Spirit.I. If you love him, you will keep his commandments.II. If you love him, Jesus and the Father will give you the Spirit.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-28-25 AM "Jesus Is the Way to the Father"Scripture Reading: John 14:4-14Theme: Jesus assures his disciples that because they know him, they know theFather and the way to the Father.I. Where was Jesus going?II. Why is Jesus the way?III. Why should we believe Jesus?Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

12-25-25 Christmas Service "Good Tidings of Great Joy"Scripture Reading : Luke 2:1-20Sermon Text: Luke 2:10-12I. The Content of the Good Tidings A. The Gift of a Savior B. The Identity of the SaviorII. The Extent of the Good Tidings A. The Declaration of the Extent B. The Demonstration of the ExtentIII. The Intent of the Good Tidings A. To Make Known the Provision of a Savior B. To Guide Men to Discovery of the SaviorRev. Greg Lubbers

12-21-25 PM "Faith in a Triune God"Scripture Reading: JudeSermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 8I. The Truth of a Triune God A. One Divine Nature B. Three Distinct PersonsII. The Revelation of a Triune God A. The Source of the Revelation B. The Faith in the RevelationIII. The Importance of a Triune God A. Given Unique Roles B. Given Vital BalanceRev. Greg Lubbers

12-21-25 AM "A Promised Son of Deliverance" Scripture Reading: "A Promised Son of Deliverance"I. A Son unto Us A. By a Redemptive Gift B. To a Covenant CommunityII. A Son among Us A. A Nature of Us B. A Work among UsIII. A Son for Us A. As a Messianic Person B. For a Messianic KingdomRev. Greg Lubbers

12-14-25 PM "Salvation by Faith"Scripture Reading: Luke 8:40-56Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 7I. The Role of Faith A. A Vital Role B. A Uniting RoleII. The Description of Faith A. Faith is a “Sure Knowledge” B. Faith is a “Wholehearted Trust”III. The Object of Faith A. The Essential Person of the Gospel B. The Essential Truths of the GospelRev. Greg Lubbers

12-14-25 PM "The Mission of Christ Jesus"Scripture Reading: I Timothy 1Sermon Text I Timothy 1:15I. The Confidence toward the Mission A. The Idea of the Confidence B. The Basis for the ConfidenceII. The Purpose of the Mission A. The Salvation of Sinners B. The Step of HumiliationIII. The Extent of the Mission A. The Description of the Extent B. The Illustration of the ExtentRev. Greg Lubbers

12-07-25 PM 'The Mediator of Our Deliverance'Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-11Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 6, Forms & Prayers, 206I. The Work of the Mediator A. A Specific Work B. A Complete WorkII. The Identity of the Mediator A. A Graciously Given Mediator B. A Personally Received MediatorIII. The Revelation of the Mediator A. The Source of the Revelation B. The Response to the RevelationRev. Lubbers

12-7-25 AM "The Blessing of Trusting the LORD"Scripture Reading: Psalm 32Sermon Text: Psalm 32:10I. The Contrast to the Blessing of Trusting the LORD A. Who the Wicked Are B. What the Sorrows AreII. The Action in the Blessing of Trusting the LORD A. The Nature of the Action B. The Object of the ActionIII. The Result of the Blessing of Trusting the LORD A. A Gift of Mercy B. An Abundance of MercyRev. Greg Lubbers

11-27-25 Thanksgiving Service "Begotten Again to a Living Hope"Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:3-9Sermon Text: I Peter 1:3-9Theme: Give thanks that we have been begotten again to a living hope.I. Begotten again.II. To a living hope.III. In which we rejoice despite trials.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

11-23-25 PM "Deliverance by a Mediator"Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 5I. The Need for a Mediator A. To Accomplish Redemption B. To Satisfy JusticeII. The Exclusion for a Mediator A. The Exclusion of One's Self B. The Exclusion of Other CreaturesIII. The Requirements of a Mediator A. A Proper Human Nature B. A Proper Divine NatureRev. Greg Lubbers

11-23-25 AM "The Joyful Response to Jesus"Scripture Reading: Revelation 19:1-10 Sermon Text: Mark 2:18-22I. The Question concerning the Joyful Response to Jesus A. The Situation behind the Question B. The Reminder with the QuestionII. The Reason for the Joyful Response to Jesus A. The Redemptive Explanation for the Reason B. The Parabolic Illustration of the ReasonIII. The Implications from the Joyful Response to Jesus A. An Implication concerning the Practice of Fasting B. An Implication concerning the Expression of JoyRev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:12-21Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 4 I. Just in His Obligation A. The Imagined Dilemma with the Obligation B. The Applied Answer to the ObligationII. Just in His Execution A. In Expression of God's Anger B. In Light of God's NatureIII. Just in His Compassion A. The Balance in Just Compassion B. The Remedy in Just CompassionRev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Mark 2:13-17, I. The Object of the Call of Jesus A. The Description of the Object B. The Lesson from the ObjectII. The Nature of the Call of Jesus A. An Authoritative Call B. An Effectual Call C. A Radical CallIII. The Confrontation concerning the Call of Jesus A. The Source of the Confrontation B. The Argument in the Confrontation C. The Response to the ConfrontationRev. Greg Lubbers

11-9-25 PM "The Original Condition of the Human Race"Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26-31; 3:1-8; 6:5-8, Page 2Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 3, Forms & Prayers, 203I. The Description of the Original Condition A. The Source of the Description B. The Image of the DescriptionII. The Corruption of the Original Condition A. The Action in the Corruption B. The Impact of the CorruptionIII. The Restoration of the Original Condition A. A Sovereign Restoration B. A Regenerative RestorationRev. Greg Lubbers

11-9-25 AM "The Forgiving of Sins"Scripture Reading: Mark 2:1-12, Page 1152Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12I. The Situation for the Forgiveness of Sins A. An Instructive Setting B. An Illustrative SettingII. The Proclamation of the Forgiveness of Sins A. The View behind the Proclamation B. The Essence of the ProclamationIII. The Confrontation with the Forgiveness of Sins A. The Source of the Confrontation B. The Response to the Confrontation Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-2-25 PM "The Revelation of Humanity's Misery"Scripture Reading: Isaiah 59Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2I. The Description of Humanity's Misery A. Described in Relationship to Sin B. Described in Relationship to GodII. The Testimony to Humanity's Misery A. A Testimony from God B. A Testimony of LawIII. The Extent of Humanity's Misery A. To My Nature B. Towards All PartiesRev. Greg Lubbers

11-2-25 AM "The Healing of the Unclean"Scripture Reading: Mark 1:35-45I. The Setting of the Healing A. A Setting of Geographical Extension B. A Setting of Kingdom ExpansionII. The Motivation for the Healing A. The Question concerning the Motivation B. The Affirmation concerning the MotivationIII. The Result of the Healing A. The Resulting Condition from the Healing B. The Resulting Instruction in the HealingRev. Greg Lubbers

10-31-25 Reformation Day "Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone"Scripture Reading: II Timothy 3, Page 1367Sermon Text: II Timothy 3:14-17I. The Basis for Scripture Alone A. Is the Inspiration of Scripture B. Is the Inerrancy/Infallibility of Scripture C. Is the Sufficiency of Scripture D. Is the Finality of ScriptureII. The Role of Scripture Alone A. Is Authoritative for Doctrine B. Is Authoritative for Life C. Is Instructive unto SalvationIII. The Implications from Scripture Alone A. Includes a Proper Attitude to Scripture B. Includes a Diligent Study of Scripture C. Includes a Humble Submission to ScriptureRev. Lubbers

10-26-25 PM "The Comfort of a Christian Identity"Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-34, Page 1152Sermon Text: Mark 1:29-34I. The Significance of the Healing Work of Jesus A. The Connection behind the Significance B. The Prophecy given the SignificanceII. The Style of the Healing Work of Jesus A. An Intimate Style to the Healing Work of Jesus B. A Dramatic Style to the Healing Work of JesusIII. The Scope of the Healing Work of Jesus A. The Revelation of the Scope B. The Encouragement from the ScopeRev. Lubbers

10-26-25 AM "The Healing Work of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-34, Page 1152Sermon Text: Mark 1:29-34I. The Significance of the Healing Work of Jesus A. The Connection behind the Significance B. The Prophecy given the SignificanceII. The Style of the Healing Work of Jesus A. An Intimate Style to the Healing Work of Jesus B. A Dramatic Style to the Healing Work of JesusIII. The Scope of the Healing Work of Jesus A. The Revelation of the Scope B. The Encouragement from the ScopeRev. Lubbers

10-19-25 PM "A Concluding Word in Prayer and for Life" Scripture Reading: Romans 11:33-36, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 52I. The Focus in Prayer and Life A. The Authority of Almighty God B. The Power of Almighty God II. The Desire in Prayer and Life A. Stated Positively B. Stated NegativelyIII. The Hope in Prayer and Life A. The Object of Hope B. The Appropriating of Hope Rev. Greg Lubbers

10-19-25 AM "The Authority of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Luke 4:16-22, Page 1183Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28I. The Display of the Authority of Jesus A. The Setting for the Display B. The Audience of the Display C. The Manner of the DisplayII. The Declaration of the Authority of Jesus A. The Source of the Declaration B. The Essence of the Declaration C. The Implications of the DeclarationIII. The Impact of the Authority of Jesus A. The Impact on the Demonic Forces B. The Impact on the Original Audience C. The Impact on the Personal HeartRev. Greg Lubbers