Forest Hill Presbyterian Church

Walking in the Gospels - Week 34, Day 3 How Can We Be Faithful Witnesses? John 9 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 34, Day 2 How Does The Truth Set Us Free? John 8:31-59 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 34, Day 1 What Did Jesus Mean by Dying in Your Sins? John 8:1-30 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 33, Day 5 How Do Rivers of Living Water Flow out of the Hearts of Believers? John 7:32-52 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org This devotional explores the promise of "rivers of living water" flowing from believers' hearts, connecting Jesus' words in John 7 to his earlier conversation with the woman at the well and ultimately identifying the Holy Spirit as the source of this transformative flow. It emphasizes that the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, received through faith in Jesus, empowers believers with God's blessings—forgiveness, knowledge, and the fruit of the Spirit—enabling them to become a source of refreshment, blessing, and truth to those around them. The message underscores the importance of maintaining a close connection with Jesus through prayer, Scripture, worship, and fellowship to experience and share this life-giving flow.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 33, Day 4 Why Didn't Jesus' Brothers Believe in Him? John 7:1-31 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org This devotional explores the surprising lack of belief among Jesus's brothers during his earthly ministry, questioning why these men, who grew up in the same household and likely suspected a scandal surrounding his birth, initially doubted his identity and mission. It highlights the brothers' later conversion to committed discipleship, attributing it to the transformative experience of witnessing Jesus's bodily resurrection, a pivotal event that shifted their perspective and ultimately led them to become influential leaders within the early church, demonstrating the resurrection's power to overcome skepticism and inspire faith.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 33, Day 3 What Did Jesus Mean by Eating His Flesh and Drinking His Blood? John 6:22-59 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 33, Day 2 Why Did Jesus Refuse to be Made King? John 6:1-21 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 33, Day 1 What Witnesses Did Jesus Cite to Support His Claims? John 5:30-47 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 32, Day 4 What Did Jesus Say and Teach About Seeing and Believing? John 4:46-54 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 32, Day 3 How Can We Really Love Like Jesus? John 4:1-45 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 32, Day 5 What Will Happen at the Resurrection? John 5:1-29 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 32, Day 1 What Does It Mean to be 'Born Again'? John 3:1-21 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 32, Day 2 Why Did John the Baptist Say, "He Must Increase, and I Must Decrease"? John 3:22-36 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 31, Day 5 Why Did Jesus Turn Water into Wine? John 2 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 31, Day 4 How Should We Tell Others About Jesus? John 1:35-51 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 31, Day 2 Who is Jesus? John 1:1-17 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Pastor Jason explores the profound identity of Jesus as the eternal Word of God, emphasizing his role in creation, his embodiment of light in darkness, and his ultimate incarnation as the Word made flesh. Drawing parallels to Genesis and the Hebrew scriptures, the message highlights Jesus as the source of life, grace, and truth, offering a revelation of God's heart that transcends the law. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to receive Jesus, believe in his name, and become children of God, experiencing the transformative power of his presence and sharing his message with others.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 31, Day 3 How is Jesus the Lamb of God? John 1:18-34 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Sermon Overview: In this message, Pastor Jason introduces the Book of Romans and Paul's opening verses (Romans 1:1–7). This foundational passage highlights the centrality of the Gospel of God, the identity and calling of Paul, and the purpose and power of the Gospel. Paul presents himself as a servant of Christ, called and set apart to proclaim the Good News concerning Jesus Christ. The sermon outlines what the Gospel is, why we can trust it, and what its goal is in the world — to bring about the obedience of faith among all nations for the sake of Christ's name. Main Points: 1. Paul's Identity and Calling – A servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel. 2. The Nature of the Gospel – It is God's good news concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 3. The Evidence for the Gospel – Foretold by the prophets in the Scriptures; validated by Jesus' resurrection. 4. The Goal of the Gospel – To bring about the obedience of faith among all nations for Christ's glory. 5. Our Inclusion in the Gospel – We are called to belong to Christ, loved by God, and called to be saints. Key Verse - Romans 1:1 – 'Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.'

Walking in the Gospels - Week 31, Day 1 Why Do We Have Doubts and Fears? Luke 24:36-53 & Psalm 148 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 30, Day 5 How Do We Know Jesus Rose from the Dead? Luke 24:1-35 & Psalm 147 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 30, Day 4 What Happened to Jesus After He Died on the Cross? What Happens to Believers at Death? Luke 23:26-56 & Psalm 146 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 30, Day 3 Why Are Some People So Threatened by Jesus? Luke 23:1-25 & Psalm 145 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 30, Day 2 Why Did Peter Deny Jesus? Luke 22:54-71 & Psalm 144 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 30, Day 1 Where Do You Find Your Strength and Confidence? Luke 22:24-52 & Psalm 143 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Sermon by Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Psalm 86 - Abounding in Steadfast Love Main Point: Psalm 86 models profound prayer: acknowledging deep spiritual need and steadfastly focusing on God's goodness, greatness, and abounding steadfast love, seeking a "united heart" devoted to God, confidently seeking His help and glorifying Him in all trials. Outline Introduction: Embracing Spiritual Need • David's consistent self-identification as "poor and needy" highlights the blessedness of being "poor in spirit" as taught by Jesus. This humility opens us to God's "abundant steadfast love." II. Plea for Help Grounded in God's Character (vv. 1-7) • David earnestly petitions God to hear him, preserve his life, and be gracious. His confidence stems from God's character: "You are my God," "good and forgiving," "abounding in steadfast love," and "You answer me". This confidence, or "Christ-confidence," allows believers to prayerfully resist spiritual attacks. III. Affirming God's Greatness, Seeking a United Heart (vv. 8-13) • David shifts from personal troubles to God's unique glory and universal kingdom, affirming "none like you among the gods" and that "all nations...shall come and worship". The central prayer is "Teach me your way... unite my heart to fear your name," signifying undivided devotion to God. David resolves to praise God with his "whole heart," confident in God's "great steadfast love" and past deliverance. IV. Plea Amidst Persecution (vv. 14-17) • David faces "insolent," "ruthless," and "violent men" who disregard God. He powerfully contrasts them with God: "But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,"

Walking in the Gospels - Week 29, Day 5 Why Did Jesus Say This is My Body and Blood? Luke 22:1-23 & Psalm 142 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 29, Day 3 What Kind of Life Pleases God? Luke 21:1-19 & Psalm 140 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 29, Day 2 What Will Life Be Like in the Resurrection? Luke 20:27-47 & Psalm 139 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 29, Day 4 Why Was Jerusalem Destroyed in AD70? Luke 21:20-38 & Psalm 141 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 29, Day 1 Why Are Bad Religious Leaders So Dangerous? Luke 20:1-26 & Psalm 138 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Patiently Waiting on Steadfast Love, a sermon on Psalm 40 by Pastor Jason Van Bemmel.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 28, Day 4 Did Zacchaeus Buy His Salvation? Luke 19:1-27 & Psalm 135 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 28, Day 5 Why Did the Crowd Shout What They Did? Luke 19:28-48 & Psalm 136 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 28, Day 3 What Must We Do to be Saved? Luke 18:18-43 & Psalm 134 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 28, Day 2 What Kind of Prayer Pleases God? Luke 18:1-17 & Psalm 133 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 28, Day 1 What and Where is the Kingdom of God? Luke 17:20-37 & Psalm 132 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Pastor Jason Van Bemmel's sermon "Steadfast Love in the Face of Evil" focuses on Psalm 36, drawing a stark contrast between the reality of human wickedness and the overwhelming nature of God's steadfast love. The sermon is structured into three main points: the darkness of man's sin, the light of God's love, and the response of prayer.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 27, Day 5 Do We Need a Big Faith or a Living Faith? Luke 17:1-19 & Psalm 131 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 27, Day 4 Are You the Rich Man or Lazarus? Luke 16:18-31 & Psalm 130 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 27, Day 3 Why Does God Care About How We Handle Money? Luke 16:1-17 & Psalm 129 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 5 Does God Really Care About Our Salvation? Luke 15:1-10 & Psalm 127 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 27, Day 2 How Do You Respond to the Kindness of God? Luke 15:11-32 & Psalm 128 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 3 Does God Care More About our Feasting or our Fasting? Luke 14:1-24 & Psalm 125 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 2 Why Did Jesus Say Few Would Be Saved? Luke 13:22-35 & Psalm 124 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 2 Do We Think We Are Better Than Others? Luke 13:1-21 & Psalm 123 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx The sermon explores the dangers of self-righteousness and the pervasive human tendency to compare oneself to others, challenging the assumption that suffering indicates greater sin. Drawing from Luke 13, the message emphasizes the urgent need for repentance, illustrated through parables of the unfruitful fig tree and the kingdom of God likened to a mustard seed and leaven, and highlighted by the healing of a woman on the Sabbath, which exposes the hypocrisy of prioritizing legalistic rules over compassion. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to confront their own pride and legalism, embracing God's grace and demonstrating genuine fruit of repentance in their lives, echoing the plea for mercy found in Psalm 123.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 5 Did Jesus Tell Us to Hate Our Family? Luke 14:25-35 & Psalm 126 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 26, Day 1 How Can We Stay Spiritually Awake? Luke 12:35-59 & Psalm 122 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Sermon Overview: "Merciful Steadfast Love" on Psalm 32 Theme: True joy and freedom are found in God's merciful forgiveness and steadfast love. Big Idea: God's greatest blessing is full forgiveness through Christ. This blessing moves us to confess quickly, trust deeply, and rejoice fully in His steadfast love. ________________________________________ The sermon explores the profound blessing of forgiveness, drawing from Psalm 32 to illustrate the transformative power of acknowledging sin and receiving God's grace. It emphasizes that true forgiveness, freely given through Christ, cleanses the conscience and allows for genuine joy, contrasting it with the burden of a troubled spirit and self-deceit. The message encourages believers to embrace open confession, trust in God's steadfast love, and seek His guidance, recognizing that a life surrounded by His grace is the source of lasting joy and deliverance from worldly sorrows. ________________________________________ Key Gospel Emphasis Jesus fulfilled Psalm 32 by becoming sin for us (2 Cor. 5:21). He was forsaken so we might be forgiven, covered, and counted righteous—surrounded forever by God's steadfast love.

Walking in the Gospels - Week 25, Day 4 When is it Right to Tell People What They Don't Want to Hear? Luke 11:27-54 & Psalm 120 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 25, Day 5 What Are the Dangers of Covetousness and Anxiety? Luke 12:1-34 & Psalm 121 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx

Walking in the Gospels - Week 25, Day 3 Can We Pray for Anything We Want? Luke 11:1-26 & Psalm 119:153-176 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org Teaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx