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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

10-12-25 PM "The Disciples of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18I. The Reason for the Petition A. Our Own Spiritual Weakness B. Our Enemy's Unrelenting AssaultII. The Essence of the Petition A. A Prayer for Providential Guidance B. A Prayer for Spiritual StrengthIII. The Goal of the Petition A. The Description of the Goal B. The Way to the GoalRev. Greg Lubbers

10-12-25 AM "The Disciples of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Mark 1:16-20I. The Call to Discipleship A. The Source of the Call B. The Nature of the CallII. The Concept of Discipleship A. Considered Generally B. Considered SpecificallyIII. The Cost of Discipleship A. The Illustration of the Cost B. The Application of the CostRev. Greg Lubbers

10-05-25 PM 'Troubled Hearts Are Comforted'Scripture Reading: John 13:36-14:3I. Troubled by the announcement of his departure.II. Comforted by the assurance of a reunionRev. Pontier

10-05-25 "The Death of Jesus"Scripture Reading: I Peter 2:21-25, 3:18I. It was a legal act.II. It was a final act.III. It was a voluntary act.Rev. Pontier

9-28-25 PM 'A Petition concerning Forgiveness'Scripture Reading: I John 2:1-12, Page 1398Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 51, Forms & Prayers, 256I. The Need for Forgiveness A. In Light of God's Holiness B. In Light of Our SinfulnessII. The Basis for Forgiveness A. The Blood of Christ B. The Nature of GodIII. The Evidence of Forgiveness A. The Description of this Evidence B. The Reflection on this EvidenceRev. Greg Lubbers

9-28-25 AM "The Preaching of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-17, Page 1114Sermon Text: Mark 1:14, 15, Page 1151I. The Timing of the Preaching of Jesus A. The Timing Follows the Preparatory Labors of John B. The Timing Follows the Preparatory Actions of JesusII. The Facts in the Preaching of Jesus A. An Announcement concerning the Fulfillment of Time B. An Announcement concerning the Coming of the KingdomIII. The Commands in the Preaching of Jesus A. A Command to Repent B. A Command to BelieveRev. Greg Lubbers

9-21-25 PM "Glory and Love"Scripture Reading: John 13:31-35.Theme: Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure by teaching them to seehis death as glorification and by teaching them to distinguish themselves bysupporting one another in love as he has loved them.I. Jesus' death is a display of God's glory for it shows his incomprehensible love.II. The way to deal with his absence is by loving one another according to a newstandard which is to become the distinguishing mark of the church.Rev Ralph A. Pontier

9-14-25 PM "A Petition concerning Our Bread"Scripture Reading: John 13:21-30.Theme: Jesus deals graciously with those who would renounce his claim on theirlives.I. What is the sin of betrayal?II. How does Jesus deal with those who betray him?Rev Ralph A. Pontier

9-14-25 PM "A Petition concerning Our Bread"Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 50I. The Direction of the Petition A. The Description of this Direction B. The Comfort in this DirectionII. The Request of the Petition A. A Humble Request B. A Continual Request C. A Simple RequestIII. The Spirit in the Petition A. A Spirit of Faith B. A Spirit of Contentment C. A Spirit of GratitudeRev. Greg Lubbers

9-7-25 PM 'A Petition concerning the Will'Scripture Reading: Romans 12, Page 1305Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 49, Forms & Prayers, 255I. The Description of the Will A. The Will of God B. The Will of ManII. The Focus of the Will A. In Relation to God's Secret Will B. In Relation to God's Revealed WillIII. The Need for the Will A. The Description of the Need B. The Goal in the NeedRev. Greg Lubbers

9-7-25 AM 'The Baptism of Jesus'Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17, Page 1113Sermon Text: Mark 1:9-11, Page 1151I. The Relation to the Baptism of Jesus A. The Evidence of the Relation B. The Wonder of the RelationII. The Reason for the Baptism of Jesus A. The Reason Stated Negatively B. The Reason Stated PositivelyIII. The Result of the Baptism of Jesus A. A Resulting Qualification to the Role of Mediator B. A Resulting Affimation of the Role of Mediator