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With the church of all ages let us confess, “I believe in God the Fatheralmighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” We'll see:1. God's almighty power2. God's unfailing love3. God's constant faithfulnessTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 9Matthew 6:19–34

James instructs the elders to pray over those who are sick.1. Who the sick are2. What the elders are to do3. How the Lord will blessTime:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeRead by:Elder Wayne VersteegTexts:James 5:14–15James 5:13–20Luke 11:9–13

God's faithfulness and love revealed in His three persons. We considerthose three persons:1. In respect of His faithfulness2. In respect of His loveTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr. R. D. AndersonRead by:Elder John HoogerdijkTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 8Belgic Confession: Article 1Belgic Confession: Article 8Psalm 119Psalms 89—96

Faith in Jesus is the only way to salvation!1. God's truth is better than the world's “truth”2. True faith is better than blind “faith”3. Gospel promises are better than empty “promises”Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 7John 3:16–36Series:Lord's Day

At the Lord's Supper, let's come together for the better! 1. With hearts drawn together in Christ 2. With hearts drawn to Christ togetherNOTE: We experienced some technical issues during this service and the audio may be missing a few portions of the service.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:1 Corinthians 11:17–221 Corinthians 10:14–22

Only Jesus1. Why nothing else will do2. Why He is the perfect Saviour3. How He has been long foretoldTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Jeremy SegstroTexts:Hebrews 10:1–25Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6

Blessedness in the Upside-Down Kingdom:1. Those who mourn will be blessed2. The meek will be blessedTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Jeremy SegstroTexts:Matthew 5:4–5Luke 18:9–43

God grants us the Great Escape1. The wretched prison we're in2. The dead ends we try3. The perfect Deliverer we haveTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Reuben BredenhofRead by:Elder Henry MoeskerTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5Romans 5:1–11Philippians 3:1–11

Is there a man who will fight the Phillistine champion?1. Fearing the Giant2. Facing the GiantTime:MorningMinister:Rev. C Van HoffenRead by:Elder John HoogerdijkTexts:1 Samuel 17:1–27

God's Perfect Justice1. He created man good2. Man sinned3. God must punish sinTime:AfternoonRead by:Elder A DewitTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4Genesis 6:1–12Romans 5Series:Lord's Day

Jesus Fulfills the LawTime:MorningRead by:Elder D. DewittTexts:Matthew 5:17–20Romans 8:1–4Hebrews 10:1–10

Only the LORD can provide the solution to the problem of sin. He tellsus about:1. Man's sinless beginning2. Man's fall into sin3. Man's only hopeTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3Belgic Confession: Article 14Belgic Confession: Article 15Psalm 143

Sow to the Spirit! This command is:1. Urgent2. Good News3. MotivatingTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Galatians 6:7–9Galatians 5:1—6:10

Christ's resurrection means real change for our sinful hearts. 1. The revelation of our heart. 2. The renewal of our heart.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2Matthew 15:1–20Galatians 5:16–26Belgic Confession: Article 25

Lord, teach us the reality of our death so that we live in gladness of your love. 1. Learning the reality of death 2. Experiencing the gladness of God's love.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Dathan PleiterTexts:Psalm 90Deuteronomy 33:26–29Ephesians 5:1–21

True comfort for our tears is found only in Christ1. Tears for sin2. Tears for suffering3. Tears for strifeTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder Wayne VersteegTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1Lamentations 1Lamentations 2:17–22Lamentations 3:19–32

Thank the LORD: He is on our side!1. He provides protection2. He provides escapeTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Dr. W. den HollanderRead by:Elder John ToetTexts:Psalm 124Isaiah 8:5–17

Lead us not into temptation is a prayer of humble confidence1. Our own vulnerability2. Our Father's invulnerabilityTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52Proverbs 22:3–5

WaitingTime:MorningMinister:Rev. W. PolsRead by:Elder James TetismaTexts:Jude 21Jude

The disciples are taught to ask a compassionate God for forgiveness1. The circumstances around this petition2. The theology behind this petition3. The answer to this petitionTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder Henry MoeskerTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51Luke 5:17–26Luke 6:27–37Luke 7:36–50

Christians fill up what's lacking in Christ's afflictions.1. What has Christ accomplished?2. Why do Christians suffer?3. How does this impact us?Time:MorningMinister:Rev Clarence BouwmanRead by:Elder John HoogerdijkTexts:Colossians 1:24Colossians 1

The Lord Jesus teaches us to humbly depend upon God alone for our daily needs.He does this by: 1. Warning against dependence upon earthly wealth 2. Exhorting us to entrust ourselves into the care of our heavenly FatherTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50Luke 12:1–34

SermonTime:MorningMinister:Rev S. Carl Van DamTexts:1 Peter 1:8–91 Peter 1:1–9

Pray that we may submit to the will of our heavenly Father for our lives.1. His will is revealed2. His will is good3. His will transforms lifeTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Romans 12Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49

Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.1. This involves a struggle2. This promises progressTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Galatians 5

In the second petition we are to pray for God's rule over our hearts andlives. We'll consider:1. The necessity of this prayer2. Our confidence in praying this prayer3. The certain fulfillment of this prayerTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 482 Chronicles 17:1–112 Chronicles 19:4—20:30

Downcast?Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Ted GrayRead by:Elder Doug DewittTexts:Psalms 42—43

Fellowship with the Light displaces the Darkness1. The Light2. The Lie3. The LightlingsTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:1 John 1:5–7John 3:16–21

Our Lord teaches us to pray for the holiness of God's name.1. From us2. Because of usTime:MorningMinister:Rev Wes BredenhofRead by:Elder A. DewitTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 471 Kings 8:22–43John 15

The address of the Lord's Prayer shows prayer rests in faith.Faith that is:1. Childlike2. Christian3. ConfidentTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46Luke 11:1–13Series:Lord's Day

The Lord Jesus cleanses his Father's house. He cleanses it:1. Of polluted worship.2. With holy zeal.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. James SlaaTexts:Mark 11:15–17Jeremiah 7:1–29

The Church is the communion of saints:1. The Church shares in Christ and all his treasures2. The Church shares in all His giftsTime:AfternoonMinister:Student K. ChoTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 211 John 1:1–31 Corinthians 12:4–7Romans 4:4–8Series:Lord's Day

In all things, you are more than conquerors through God's love in Christ Jesus, your Lord.1. In Christ, God is for you, infinitely and unconditionally2. In Christ, no one can stand against you3. In Christ, nothing can separate you from the love of GodTime:MorningMinister:Student K. ChoTexts:Romans 8:31–39Romans 8:1–30

Set your hearts on things above, Where Christ is! 1. You have been raised with Christ 2. Your life is now hidden with Christ 3. You will appear with Christ in gloryTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Colossians 3:1–4Colossians 3:1–17

The Lamb now Stands in Heaven! 1. The worthiness of the Lamb. 2. The worship of the Lamb.Time:MorningMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Revelation 5Revelation 4—6

The Lord keeps his pilgrims foreverTime:AfternoonMinister:Student J. LemosTexts:Luke 23:26–43Psalm 121

Remember His wonderful works!1. What we remember2. Who we rememberTime:MorningMinister:Student J. LemosTexts:Psalm 111Exodus 15:1–18

It is God who justifies us1. By Faith Alone2. In Christ AloneTime:AfternoonMinister:Student M. van RenssenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24Galatians 2:15–21

Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life1. He reveals God's glory2. He grants immortal hopeTime:MorningMinister:Student M. van RenssenTexts:John 11:1–441 Corinthians 15:12–231 Corinthians 15:54–57

The Lord Jesus teaches his disciples that true greatness is to be found inserving others. We'll consider:1. What true greatness is2. How Jesus came to serve3. The reward promised to those who follow his exampleTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Luke 22:24–30John 13:1–20

Christ was forsaken by God that we might nevermore be forsaken byhim.Time:MorningMinister:Rev Joe PoppeTexts:Matthew 27:46Matthew 27:32–46

Call on the LORD in prayer!1. Why?2. How?Time:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Psalm 116Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45Series:Lord's Day

Bless the LORD for his daily care!1. He sustains life2. He renews lifeTime:MorningMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Psalm 104:27–30Psalm 104

God demands your heart!Time:AfternoonMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44Matthew 15:1–20

The response of a heathen nation to the LORD's punishments highlights his grace toward us who believe. 1. God destroys their idol. 2. God plagues their cities.Time:MorningMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:1 Samuel 5Matthew 13:10–17

Jesus is Risen!1. The prophecy of his resurrection2. The proof of his resurrection3. The proclamation of his resurrectionTime:MorningMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Matthew 28:5–71 Corinthians 15:1–20Matthew 27:55—28:15

God's testimony to the significance of the death of his Son.1. The curtain torn2. The earth shaken3. The dead raisedMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Matthew 27:50–53Matthew 27:32–61Genesis 3:17–24

God uses His gospel call to form our faith!1. A gracious call2. An effective call3. A focused callTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25Isaiah 55

Clean and unclean food demonstrates our Holy God's desire for ourholiness!1. Shared holiness2. Daily holiness3. Ultimate holinessTime:MorningMinister:Rev Adrian TamsTexts:Leviticus 11Mark 7:14–22

Spend your money in the light of eternity!Time:AfternoonMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48Isaiah 58:1–12Luke 16:1–13Series:Lord's Day

The Mockery of the King1. The mockery2. The mockers3. The KingTime:MorningMinister:Candidate T. LindeTexts:Matthew 27:27–31Matthew 27:15–44