Grace Canadian Reformed Church

When the news is badTime:MorningMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Psalm 112:7

The added benefits of Christ's ascension into heaven.1. He is our Advocate in heaven.2. He is our Flesh in heaven.3. He sends His Spirit from heaven.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18Romans 8:18–39

God rescues us from out of the depths.1. In the depths (1-3)2. Rising out of the depths (4-6)3. Above the depths (7-8)Time:MorningMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Psalm 130Titus 2

I want to know Christ1. I want to know Christ in the power of his resurrection2. I want to know Christ in the fellowship of his sufferingsTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofRead by:Elder W. VersteegTexts:Philippians 3Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17Series:Lord's Day

In Christ alone, we find our true identity1. Our identity through the cross2. Our identity through faith3. Our identity in his loveTime:MorningRead by:Elde J. HoogerdijkTexts:Galatians 2:20Romans 6

Because of Jesus' death the Christian is connected again to God, and so never dies:1. What is Death2. How does one escape from Death3. So what?Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder D. DewittTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16John 19:28–42Ecclesiastes 11:7—12:8Series:Lord's Day

The Foundation Matters 1. Hearing 2. Building 3. SurvivingTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder S. SchreimerTexts:Matthew 7:24–29Ezekiel 13:1–16

The cross signifies the ultimate curse of God.1. The curse prophesied2. The curse accepted3. The curse fulfilledTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Clarence StamRead by:Elder R. BuistTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15Deuteronomy 21:22–23Deuteronomy 27:11–26Galatians 3:10–14

I never knew you1. Kingdom access denied2. Kingdom entrance approvedTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder S. SchreimerTexts:Matthew 7:21–231 John 2:1–6

Believe in the gospel message about the holy conception and birth ofJesus Christ1. The Old Testament promise – Salvation through the Seed of thewoman2. The New Testament fulfillment – The Saviour born from theVirgin Mary3. The present-day confession – maintained by the seed of thewomanTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. C. VermeulenRead by:Brother R. KottelenbergTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14Isaiah 9:1–7Luke 1:26–381 John 4:1–6Belgic Confession: Article 18

Tree & Its Fruit1. Animals2. TreesTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder Wayne VersteegTexts:Matthew 7:15–20Psalm 92:12–15

We confess Jesus as God's Son and our Lord. We'll consider:1. Jesus' identity.2. Jesus' authorityTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13Matthew 22:15–46John 8:48–59Series:Lord's Day

Moses seeks to experience God's glory in his life and the life of hispeople. We'll see:1. How Moses asks God to show him his glory.2. How God reveals his goodness and grace to Moses.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Exodus 33:18–23Exodus 34:4–8Exodus 33:1—34:9John 1:14–18

Even when you're alone, your Helper is with you!1. Your God2. Your Gift3. Your GuaranteeTime:AfternoonMinister:Candidate Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20John 14:15–31

Life under the Sun is Vanity!1. Nature Becomes Monotonous2. History Becomes Stale3. Work Becomes PointlessTime:MorningMinister:Candidate Adrian TamsTexts:Ecclesiastes 1:1–11Luke 12:13–21

Christ has anointed us with His spirit so that we can image HimTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 12

Two waysTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder John HoogerdijkTexts:Matthew 7:13–14

Jesus is our only and our complete Saviour who Saves us from our sins1. The Lord Jesus is our Saviour2. He is our only Saviour3. He is our complete SaviourTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. G. van PoptaRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11Psalm 251 Timothy 1:12—2:6

The attitudes we are to have in the relationships in which we live:1. Judgemental2. Dependent3. GraciousTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Matthew 7:1–12

Look to the LORD, He will provide!Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10Genesis 21:1–7Genesis 22Belgic Confession: Article 13

Who goes free? The Son of the Father or the son of the Rebellion?Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Matthew 27:11–26Matthew 27:1–56

Trust in God the Father 1. Father founds a family 2. Father's love provides for us and grounds us 3. Father's might is beyond imaginingTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr. R. D. AndersonRead by:R. KotellenbergTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9Ephesians 3:14–21

In the shadow of the Almighty 1. Security 2. Safety 3. SalvationTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder Scott SchriemerTexts:Psalm 21Philippians 3:1–14

We confess our faith in a triune GodTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8

Take the instruction of your parents to heart !Time:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Proverbs 1:8–9

The LORD commissions Joshua to lead his people into the promisedland. To fulfill his mandate Joshua needed:1. To be certain of God's promises.2. To be confident of God's presence.3. To make central God's principles.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Joshua 1:1–9Numbers 27:18–23Romans 8:18–39

True faith as the bond of life with the Mediator, Jesus Christ1. The Lord maintains the demand of faith2. The Lord teaches the character of faith, and3. The Lord reveals the contents of faith.Time:MorningMinister:Dr. J FaberRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7John 3:13–21John 3:31–36

It is the gospel of God that Jesus is the mediatorTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Eric KampenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6

Blessed is the man who fears the LordTime:MorningMinister:Rev Willem SlompTexts:Psalm 112:1

Exceeding joy for a crushed heart 1. The sin I know 2. The God I seek 3. The restoration I needTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rich AnjemaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5Psalm 51

Ready for the King of glory1. The ruling King 2. The entering King 3. The personal KingTime:MorningMinister:Rev Rich AnjemaTexts:Psalm 24Luke 24:44–53

God maintains His justice with respect to sinnersTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4Series:Lord's Day

The Lord enables His people to sing a song of joy at a well near the Promised LandTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Numbers 20:16–20

The bad news that makes the good news truly good. That newsincludes:1. A glorious creation2. A grievous fall3. A gracious renewalTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder Wayne VersteegTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 1Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 2Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 3Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 4Genesis 1:26–31Genesis 3:1–13Ephesians 2:1–10Ephesians 4:17–24

Joshua's final sermon: Enjoy your rest in the Lord1. Living Memory2. Present Obedience3. Expected FaithfulnessTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Mark VanderlindeTexts:Joshua 23

The law of God reveals the sinfulness of our hearts:1. I can love God and live how I want2. Jesus has fulfilled the law, so now I don't have to keep it3. I'm not really that bad4. All the answers to our questions can be found in this worldTime:AfternoonRead by:Elder D. DewittTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 221 John 2:3–11

Sabbath Observance1. Guidelines2. Struggle3. GiftTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder S. SchriemerTexts:Exodus 16:21–30Psalm 92Mark 2:23–28

By challenging us to reflect on our ultimate comfort the catechism helps us to see the richness of belonging to Jesus 1. The Reason I Belong to Jesus 2. The Security of Belonging to Jesus 3. Our Response to Belonging to JesusTime:AfternoonMinister:Pastor J YsingaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1Psalm 23Luke 2:25–32

Paul shows Timothy the hope he lives by and urges him to make the gospel his motivation 1. The Gospel of Jesus 2. The Example of the Apostles 3. Our Motivation as ChristiansTime:MorningMinister:Pastor J YsingaTexts:2 Timothy 2:8–13

Jesus Christ has risen from the deadTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Matthew 28:5–7

I invite you into the garden1. Sorrow and suffering2. Struggle and submission3. Strength and salvationTime:MorningMinister:Rev. R. HermanRead by:Elder Scott SchriemerTexts:Matthew 26:26–46Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16Luke 22:39–46

The goodness and loving kindness of God has appeared to us in the two-fold washing of baptism:1. Washed in the blood2. Washed in the SpiritTime:AfternoonMinister:Student M VermeulenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26Titus 2:11—3:8

Pray joyfully for God's church!1. Thankful Prayer2. Confident Prayer3. Active PrayerTime:MorningMinister:Student M VermeulenTexts:Philippians 1:3–8Philippians 1:1–18Acts 16:6–15

God's holy will in the 7th commandment:1. Don't place dynamite under your marriage.2. Glorify God in your marriage.3. Be filled with God's Word and Spirit in marriage.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Klaas JonkerTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41Ephesians 5Series:Lord's Day

The covenant family is blessed by the Lord.The perspective, the provisions and the purpose of this blessing.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Klaas JonkerTexts:Psalm 128Psalm 127

Pray to the Lord for the forgiveness of our debts.1. The reason why we may pray this prayer2. The impact of this prayer towards our neighbourTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr. C. Van DamTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51Psalm 130Luke 7:36–50Series:Lord's Day

How long will it be before the end?In his answer, the Lord speaks of: 1. The length of time. 2. The reality of suffering. 3. The blessing for waiting.Time:MorningMinister:Dr. C. Van DamTexts:Daniel 12:6–7Daniel 12:12–13Daniel 12

Without God's blessing everything is pointlessTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofTexts:Psalm 127:1–2Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50

Let's strive for a more committed christian lifeTime:MorningMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofTexts:1 Corinthians 9:24–27

We pray: “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”1. God's will is good.2. God's will is to be obeyed.Time:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49Psalm 119:1–16

Jesus Christ laid the troubles of his soul before the Father in prayer.He focused on:1. The plan of the Father.2. The glory of the Father.Time:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:John 12:27–28John 12:1–36