Grace Canadian Reformed Church

Jesus Christ our Saviour is Lord of the Sabbath!1. Why he said this;2. How he showed this;3. How we must show this.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 38Matthew 12:1–21

Lord's Supper Sermon on Psalm 36Time:MorningMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:Psalm 36:7–9Psalm 36

The Testimony about Eternal Life is True!The Testimony about Eternal Life is True!1. Proclaimed by Apostolic Witnesses2. Proclaimed for FellowshipTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:1 John 1:1–3

Christ's Open Arms: Rest for Sinners and Sufferers 1. To the weary: Come to Jesus 2. To the hurting: Learn his heart 3. To the discouraged: Discover his kindnessTime:MorningMinister:Pastor J. TorenvlietRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Matthew 11:28–30Matthew 11:1–27

The Love of God Enables a Wise Response to Folly:1. Maintaining Wisdom2. Correcting FollyTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:Proverbs 26:4–5Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 40Series:Lord's Day

Jesus is the true light that came into the world:1. The importance of his coming2. The reaction to his comingTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:John 1:9–13John 1:1–18

Christ's ascension lifts you into heavenly joy, by: 1. Giving you His heavenly advocacy 2. Giving you a heavenly pledge 3. Giving you heavenly transformation through His SpiritTime:AfternoonMinister:Student K. ChoTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18Luke 24:44–53John 14:1–20

Jesus is your most trustworthy Saviour because He is: 1. The Eternal Word (v1-2) 2. The Infinite Life (v3-4) 3. The Invincible Light (v5)Time:MorningMinister:Student K. ChoTexts:John 5:1–5Genesis 1:1—2:3

God's Great and Awesome Name1. Misuses of God's Name2. Silent bystanders3. Holding no one guiltless4. Jesus Christ charged with our blasphemyTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Ted GrayRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36Leviticus 24:10–16James 3

Listen carefully to how the LORD wants us to serve him!1. Not according to human imagination.2. Only according to his Word.Time:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolRead by:Elder J. TeitsmaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35Psalm 97

Unmasked Love Illustrated1. Loathing and Clinging2. Affection and Honour3. Readiness and Zeal in Serving our Master4. Hope, tribulation and prayer5. Fellowship and HospitalityTime:MorningMinister:Dr. R. D. AndersonRead by:Elder S. SchriemerTexts:Romans 12:9–13Luke 14:7–11Luke 18:1–8

Where do you place your trust?1. In the absurdity of idols?2. In the wisdom of God?Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder W. VersteegTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34Isaiah 44Series:Lord's Day

The activities of God's angels in today's world encourage the saints greatly.1. What do these angels see?2. How do these angels respond?3. Why are we told?Time:MorningMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder S. SchrimerTexts:Revelation 14:6–13Revelation 14:1–13

Repenting means fighting every day to live free from our history. We'll learn about how this battle involves:1. Our inner life2. Our outer lifeTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofRead by:Elder R BuistTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33Romans 6:1–142 Corinthians 7Series:Lord's Day

God describes this unity in 3 ways:1. The good and beautiful character of unity2. The unique and holy value of unity3. The life-giving and superlative blessings o unityTime:MorningMinister:Rev. M ChenRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Psalm 133

God encourages Israel to be strong and courageous as they prepare to enter the promised land 1. He encourages Israel to be strong and courageous. 2. He encourages Joshua to be strong and courageous. 3. He encourages us to be strong and courageous in Christ.Time:EveningMinister:Rev. J. Van EykRead by:Elder J. HoogerdijkTexts:Deuteronomy 31:1–8Deuteronomy 31:1–23

In response to God's grace in Christ, we are to do good works 1. Out of thankfulness to God. 2. For the assurance of our faith. 3. To win our neighbour for Christ.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32Matthew 5:13–16Romans 12:1–22 Peter 1:1–11

By walking on water, Jesus teaches his disciples to put their faith in him. 1. How the storms of life can overwhelm us. 2. How the presence of Christ reassures us. 3. How we are to put our faith in Christ alone.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Matthew 14:22–23

A baby has been born unto you...1. A baby to calm your fears2. A Savior to carry your sins3. A king to rule the earthTime:MorningMinister:Rev. G. BruintjesRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Luke 2:10–12Luke 2:1–21

The Word of God has the ultimate authority in the Church.This is expressed through:1. The preaching of the Gospel.2. Church discipline.Time:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 31Matthew 7

The LORD provides a Shepherd for his people1. The care of this Shepherd.2. The glory of this Shepherd.Time:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Ezekiel 34:23–24Ezekiel 34

God calls us to come and partake in the supper of our Lord.We'll consider:1. The urgent call to come and partake.2. The expectation that we will be properly dressed.3. The joy of sharing in a foretaste of the supper of the Lamb.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30Matthew 22:1–14Revelation 19:6–9

Joseph pulled back to Bethlehem1. The setting2. The census3. The birth of the Lord JesusTime:MorningMinister:Dr. R. D. AndersonRead by:Brother R KottelenbergTexts:Luke 2:1–7Luke 2:1–20

Our gracious God hosts his people at a fellowship feast.1. In the old covenant2. In the new covenantTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder W. VersteegTexts:Exodus 24:1–11Luke 22:14–23Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 29

Comforted people are to be heralds of good news.1. Who2. How3. WhatTime:MorningMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder S. SchriemerTexts:Isaiah 40:9Isaiah 40

The Meal of the Second and Final Sacrament:1. It is a meal of thankful remembrance2. It is a meal of communionTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Jeremy SegstroTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 281 Corinthians 11:17–34Series:Lord's Day

A Better Church:1. A better gospel than we'd dare believe2. A better love for one another than we currently show3. A better future than we'd dare hopeTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Jeremy SegstroTexts:Hebrews 10:19–25Luke 15:11–32

Why do we baptize infants?1. The Meaning of Baptism and the Requirement to Believe2. Children and the Covenant3. Children and the Promise4. Old Testament Promises Fulfilled in the New TestamentTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Jon ChaseTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 27

Christ enters Satans territoryTime:MorningMinister:Rev Jon ChaseTexts:Mark 5:1–20

Holy Baptism testifies that our salvation belongs to God.1. The sign of Holy Baptism2. The seal of Holy Baptism3. The use of Holy BaptismTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Klaas JonkerTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26Romans 6:1–14

The exalted Christ replaces Judas by Matthias in the foundation of Hischurch1. The nomination of Matthias2. The election of Matthias3. The ordination of MatthiasTime:MorningMinister:Rev Klaas JonkerTexts:Acts 1:12–26Acts 1:9–26Revelation 21:9–14

The true God provides for those He loves1. Seeking the law of the true God (Q/A 92, 93)2. Fleeing false gods (Q/A 94a, 95)3. Trusting the true God (Q/A 94b)Time:AfternoonMinister:Candidate Q VandermeulenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34Numbers 6:19–27

Christ commands us to seek our life above1. Christ has raised our lives already (1-2)2. Christ hides our lives with Him now (3)3. Christ will glorify our lives soon (4)Time:MorningMinister:Candidate Q VandermeulenTexts:Colossians 3:1–4Colossians 2:6–23

Spiritual Death and New Spiritual Life with Christ:1. Putting off the old self through repentance from sin2. Putting on the new self through conversion to ChristTime:AfternoonMinister:Candidate Q VandermeulenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33Ephesians 4:17—5:2Series:Lord's Day

David Teaches Transgressors God's Gracious Ways:1. God's surprising forgiveness2. God's comforting presence3. God's life-giving instructionsTime:MorningMinister:Candidate Q VandermeulenTexts:Psalm 32Romans 4:11

The Spirit works powerfully through the Word and sacraments.1. He produces faith2. He strengthens faithTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rich AnjemaTexts:Acts 10:44–48Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25

The meaning of the Lord's Supper1. What are we doing at it?2. Who may be admitted to it?3. What can communicants expect in it?Time:MorningMinister:Rev Rich AnjemaTexts:1 Corinthians 11:17–32

God grants us complete salvation through Jesus ChristTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24

Trust in the Lord with all your heartTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Proverbs 3:5–6

In Christ God graciously grants justification to all believers. We'll see: 1. The inadequacy of our human condition. 2. The sufficiency of God's grace. 3. The necessity of true faith.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23Romans 3:21–31Hebrews 10:11–25

Thankful praise for God's loving provision 1. What he gives 2. To whom he gives 3. Why he givesTime:MorningMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder James TeitsmaTexts:Psalm 111:5Psalm 111

The Holy Spirit comforts the church with the promise of theresurrection of the body and the life everlasting. This promise gives us:1. Comfort for the present2. Hope for the futureTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Stephen ‘t HartRead by:Elder R. BuistTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22Job 19Revelation 21

Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God.1. Our circumstances2. Our calling3. His careTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Dr. W. den HollanderTexts:1 Peter 5:6–71 Peter 5:1–11Isaiah 40:25–31

We have an almighty Father who: 1. Adopts us into his family2. Provides us with all that we need3. Produces good from the storms of life.Time:AfternoonMinister:Candidate D BosveldTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9Romans 8:12–39Series:Lord's Day

Now that you have heard his words, what will you do with them?Time:MorningMinister:Candidate D BosveldTexts:Matthew 7:21–29Matthew 4:23—5:2Matthew 5:17–20

The Kingdom of Heaven is free, and therefore, it is so costly:1. An Assembled Community2. A Global Group3. A Sacred MiracleTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. T WagenmakerRead by:Brother R KottelenbergTexts:Ephesians 1:3–14Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21

The Kingdom of Heaven is free, and therefore, it is so costly.1. The background to Jesus' instruction2. The meaning of Jesus' instruction3. The fulfillment of Jesus' instructionTime:MorningMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder John HoogerdijkTexts:Mark 10:3–4Joshua 6:1–5Acts 2:40–47

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life 1. Gives us life 2. Sustains our lives 3. Perfects our livesTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20Ezekiel 37:1–14John 3:1–8

Wisdom is to be Generational 1. The Messenger 2. The Message 3. The BenefitsTime:MorningMinister:Rev. H. Van OlstRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Proverbs 4:1–9

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