Grace Canadian Reformed Church

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

Christ calls us to seek first the kingdom of God 1. In your own life. 2. In the church. 3. In the world.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48Matthew 3:1–12Matthew 4:12–25Matthew 6:31–33

Who is your King 1. Affirmation of Christ's Kingship 2. Indifference to Christ's Kingship 3. Rejection of Christ's KingshipTime:MorningMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofRead by:Elder Rob KottelenbergTexts:John 18:33–40Matthew 18:1–6Matthew 20:1–16

Our Creator gets us to the heart of the sixth commandment:1. The incredible vastness of this command2. The inherent value of human life3. The inspired virtue of loveTime:AfternoonMinister:Student M. BosveldTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40Genesis 9:1–7Psalm 139

Is the LORD among us or not?1. The LORD tests His people2. The LORD is tested by His people3. The LORD provides for His peopleTime:MorningMinister:Student M. BosveldTexts:Exodus 17:1–7Deuteronomy 8:1–101 Corinthians 10:1–10

In the first petition Christ teaches us to pray , Hallowed be Your nameTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 47

It is only if we truly know of God's great love for us , that we will love Him and our NeighbourTime:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Luke 7:47

Call upon God as our heavenly Father! This is an expression of:1. Trust2. ExpectationTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46Luke 11:1–13

Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God1. His glory2. His power3. His missionTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:John 1:1–5John 1:1–18

God desires his children to live in prayerful communion with him. To pray as Christ commanded us: 1. we must truly know God. 2. we must be aware of our need and misery. 3. we must expect all good through Christ alone.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 452 Corinthians 4Belgic Confession: Article 26Series:Lord's Day

God corrects His children who are straying.1. God the Father's message of grace2. The allure of a new message3. The judgement of the false messengersTime:MorningMinister:Rev Mark tenHaafRead by:Elder J. TeitsmaTexts:Galatians 1:1–101 Peter 1:13—2:10

In the tenth commandment, the LORD demands a holy unity of thoughts, words, and deeds. 1. No unholy conspiracy 2. A holy motivationTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Clarence StamRead by:Elder R. BuistTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44Matthew 15:1–20

Become a living sacrifice in practice 1. Manner and motive 2. Seven meansTime:MorningMinister:Dr. R. D. AndersonRead by:Elder Scott SchriemerTexts:Romans 12:3–8Luke 10:25–37Acts 21:10–14

Christ calls us to use our tongues to defend and promote our neighbour's good name.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43James 3:1–121 Peter 2:13–25

Jacob encounters God as a man wrestling with him at nightTime:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Genesis 32:22–32

The owner of all instructs us how to care for his possessions.1. What God forbids.2. What God requires.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 422 Corinthians 8:1–15Exodus 22:1–15

I want to know Christ1. And the power of his resurrection2. And the fellowship of his sufferings and death3. So that I may attain to the resurrection from the deadTime:MorningMinister:Rev Reuben BredenhofRead by:Elder Rob KottelenbergTexts:Philippians 3:10–11Philippians 3:1—4:1

God has not called us to impurity, but to live holy lives. 1. The temptation to sin. 2. The call to lead holy lives. 3. God's blessing on those who live for him.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 411 Samuel 2:12–26Philippians 1:6–111 Thessalonians 4:1–8

You can be sure of your salvation!1. The pathway to assurance.2. The blessings of assurance.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Stephen ‘t HartRead by:Elder R. BuistTexts:2 Peter 1:10–11Colossians 1:1–21

Serve King Jesus by loving your brother1. Destructive transgression2. Constructive repentanceTime:MorningMinister:Rev Peter HoltvluwerRead by:Elder Scott SchriemerTexts:Matthew 5:21–26Isaiah 1:10–23Matthew 18:15–20

Murder begins in the heart, but life comes from God.1. The root of murder.2. The way of life.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Stephen ‘t HartRead by:Elder D. DewittTexts:Matthew 5:17–261 John 4:7–21Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40Series:Lord's Day

The Lord is our GuardianTime:EveningMinister:Rev Mark tenHaafRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Psalm 121

God desires that we be governed by those in authority over usTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 39

Time:MorningMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:Psalm 130:7–8

Light in the Darkness: The Messianic Light1. In darkness - light.2. In despair - hope.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Jeremy SegstroRead by:Elder Rob KottelenbergTexts:John 1:1–18