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5-17-26 AM "The Growth of the Church"Scripture Reading: Daniel 2:1-45,Sermon Text: Mark 4:30-32I. The Humble Beginning of the Church A. The Biblical Evidence of the Humble Beginning B. The Historical Evidence of the Humble BeginningII. The Amazing Increase of the Church A. The Biblical Evidence of the Amazing Increase B. The Biblical Prophecy of the Amazing IncreaseIII. The Great Encouragement for the Church A. The Need for the Encouragement B. The Point of the EncouragementRev. Greg Lubbers

5-15-26 Ascension Day Service "The Ascended King Gives Gifts"Scripture Reading : Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:1-16Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:7-16Theme: Christ, the ascended King, gives gifts for building up of his church in love and service.I. The giver of gifts.II. The gifts given.III. The purpose of the gifts given.Rev Ralph A. Pontier

5-10-26 PM "The Source of Saving Faith"Scripture Reading: Romans 10Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 25I. The Importance of the Source A. For Our Salvation B. For Our KnowledgeII. The Description of the Source A. The Teaching of the Holy Spirit B. The Assuring of the Holy SpiritIII. The Means of the Source A. The Word B. The SacramentsRev Greg Lubbers

5-10-26 AM "The Sovereign Advance of the Kingdom"Scripture Reading: Revelation 14:14-20Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-29I. The Focus on the Kingdom A. A Focus on the Kingdom of God B. A Focus on the Growth of the Kingdom of GodII. The Power in the Kingdom A. An Independently Operated Power B. A Gradually Evidenced PowerIII. The Revelation of the Kingdom A. The Source of the Revelation B. The Action in the RevelationRev Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-10Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 24I. The Basic Question A. A Question on the Value of Good Works B. A Question on the Merit of Good WorksII. The Biblical Answer A. On the Righteousness of God B. On the Evaluation of WorksIII. The Blind Objection A. The Concern behind the Objection B. The Answer to the ObjectionRev Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 5:1-14Sermon Text: Proverbs 5:1-14I. The Temptation of the Immoral Woman A. Where She Is B. What She DoesII. The End of the Immoral Woman A. A Life of Destruction B. A Road to DeathIII. The Avoidance of the Immoral Woman A. By Theological Truth B. By Practical StepsRev Greg Lubbers

4-26-26 PM "The Profit of True Faith"Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:1-11Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 23I. The Description of the Profit A. A Sinner is Right with God B. A Sinner is Right with a Just GodII. The Basis for the Profit A. The Work of Christ B. The Grace of GodIII. The Instrument of the Profit A. A True Faith B. A Singular FaithRev. Greg Lubbers

4-26-26 AM "The Parable of the Lamp"Scripture Reading: Luke 19:11-27I. The Point of the Parable A. The Point Debated B. The Point StatedII. The Application of the Parable A. The Need to Hear B. The Need to HeedIII. The Urgency in the Parable A. Considering Potential Return B. Considering Potential LossRev. Greg Lubbers

4-19-26 PM "Comfort in the Face of Death" Scripture Reading: John 5:24-30 I. In a Blessed State A. With Eternal Joy B. In Present ExperienceII. In the Intermediate State A. The Question of the Intermediate State B. The Confidence for the Intermediate StateIII. In the Final State A. By the Resurrection of the Body B. For the Joy of all EternityRev. Greg Lubbers

4-19-26 AM "A Parable of the Responses to the Gospel"I. The Setting for the Parable A. An Instructive Setting B. A Crowded SettingII. The Point of the Parable A. The Point concerning the Universal Proclamation of the Gospel B. The Point concerning the Various Responses to the GospelIII. The Differences within the Parable A. The Indifferent Heart B. The Impulsive Heart C. The Pre-Occupied Heart D. The Hearing HeartRev. Greg Lubbers

4-12-26 PM "The Christian Church"Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4, Page 1345Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 21, Forms & Prayers, 222I. Chosen for Eternal Life A. From the Decree of Election B. By the Work of JesusII. Gifted for Joyful Service A. By Union with Christ B. By Communion with SaintsIII. Forgiven of All Sin A. In a Comprehensive Sense B. On a Sure BasisRev. Greg Lubbers

4-12-26 AM "A Command for the Mind"Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-9, Page 1351Sermon Text: Philippians 4:8I. The Action of the Mind A. A Renewed Action B. A Focused ActionII. The Focus of the Mind A. A Virtuous Focus B. A Filtered FocusIII. The Peace of Mind A. The Idea of this Peace B. The Value of this PeaceRev. Greg Lubbers

4-5-26 PM "A Revelation of the Risen Christ"Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:9-20,Sermon Text: Revelation 1:18I. His Eternal Deity A. The Idea of His Eternal Deity B. The Importance of His Eternal DeityII. His Glorified Humanity A. A Real Humanity B. A Mediating HumanityIII. His Redemptive Victory A. An Eternal Victory B. A Comforting VictoryRev. Greg Lubbers

4-5-26 AM "An Explanation of the Empty Tomb"Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12,Sermon Text: Luke 24:6-8I. By the Action of the Son of Man A. The Subject of the Action B. The Description of the ActionII. With the Words of the Son of Man A. Words of Prophecy B. Words of NecessityIII. For the Followers of the Son of Man A. By Way of Reminder B. For Lesson of InstructionRev. Greg Lubbers

4-3-26 "The Fifth Word from the Cross: A Word of Suffering"Scripture Reading: John 19:17-30I. An Alert WordA. Alert to ProphesyB. Alert to FulfillmentII. A Real WordA. Of a Real Human NatureB. Of a Real Human ThirstIII. An Intense WordA. Of SufferingB. For SalvationRev. Greg Lubbers

3-29-26 Pm "The Gift of the Holy Spirit"Scripture Reading: John 14:15-18I. A Benefiting GiftA. Through True FaithB. Sharing Christ's BenefitsII. A Comforting GiftA. The Need for the Comforting GiftB. The Manner of the Comforting GiftIII. An Abiding GiftA. Abiding throughout LifeB. Abiding throughout DeathRev. Greg Lubbers

3-29-26 AM "The Flourishing Man of God"Scripture Reading: Psalm 52I. Trusts the Mercy of GodA. The Action of TrustB. The Object of TrustII. Praises the Work of GodA. The Nature of PraiseB. The Setting for PraiseIII. Waits on Name of GodA. The Spirit of WaitingB. The Direction of WaitingRev. Greg Lubbers

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