Grace Protestant Reformed Church

The sermon explores the psalmist's struggle with envy towards the wicked, grappling with the seeming prosperity they enjoy while facing personal hardship. It emphasizes that true understanding and help are found not in questioning God's justice, but in entering into His sanctuary, where the psalmist gains insight into the wicked's ultimate destruction and recognizes God's steadfast guidance and future glory. Ultimately, the message underscores the importance of seeking God's presence and trusting in His sovereignty, even amidst life's difficulties, and finding solace in His unwavering love and promise of eternal reward.

The sermon explores the profound significance of submitting to God's will, particularly through the example of Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane. It emphasizes that true faith involves renouncing personal desires and embracing God's plan, even when it appears painful or incomprehensible, recognizing that His will is inherently good and ultimately beneficial. The message encourages listeners to actively study and obey God's commands, understanding that their station and calling in life, whether joyful or challenging, should be met with willing submission and trust in His divine purpose, mirroring the unwavering obedience of the angels in heaven.

The sermon centers on the gospel as the power of God for salvation, emphasizing its revelation through Scripture and its proclamation by those called to ministry. It highlights the gospel's content—the person and work of Jesus Christ—and its transformative power to bring righteousness and eternal life to all who believe. Prof Cammenga underscores the importance of unwavering commitment to the gospel, even amidst opposition, and calls for a personal and communal embrace of its message as the sole means of reconciliation with God, urging listeners to prioritize its faithful preaching and reception. 1. What It Is 2. Its Saving Power 3. The Apostle's Regard for It

The sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for the coming of God's kingdom, clarifying that this isn't about observing external signs but rather about submitting to God's rule within individuals and the church. Drawing from Luke 17 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 48, the message highlights the spiritual nature of the kingdom, contrasting it with the kingdom of darkness and emphasizing the need for personal submission, faithful discipleship, and fervent prayer for God's victory, ultimately affirming that God's promise of a perfected kingdom will prevail despite earthly struggles and disappointments. 1. God's Kingdom 2. God's Work 3. God's Promise

The sermon explores the contrasting figures of Cyrus, the Persian king, and Jesus, highlighting Jesus's unique gentleness and saving power. Drawing from Isaiah 41 and 42, and Matthew 11 and 12, the message emphasizes that Jesus, unlike Cyrus who crushed his enemies, tenderly binds up the brokenhearted and protects the vulnerable, offering rest and salvation to all who come to Him. This compassion extends not only to the immediate healing of physical and spiritual ailments but also promises a future triumph over sin and injustice, culminating in a final victory where all suffering is eradicated and God's justice prevails. 1. Who We Are 2. Jesus' Gentleness 3. Until Justice Is Brought to Victory

The sermon centers on the importance of hallowing God's name, drawing from Numbers 6 and John 12 to explore its theological significance. It emphasizes that knowing God involves understanding His attributes revealed through His works, particularly creation and the life of Jesus Christ, and that prayer should begin with a sincere desire to honor and glorify God above all else. The message underscores the connection between personal conduct, the reputation of God, and the responsibility of believers to ensure their lives reflect His character, ultimately seeking to elevate God's name through faithful living and prayer. 1. The Meaning 2. The Practice 3. The Importance

Reading: James 1 1. The Need 2. The Request 3. The Expectation The sermon emphasizes the vital importance of seeking wisdom from God, particularly when facing trials and temptations. It clarifies that true wisdom isn't merely knowledge but the skill of applying theological understanding to practical life, distinguishing it from earthly wisdom focused on carnal desires. The speaker underscores that prayer is the key to receiving this grace, urging listeners to approach God in faith, recognizing His generous nature and avoiding a double-mindedness that hinders true understanding. Ultimately, the message calls for a commitment to acting on received wisdom, distinguishing genuine faith from a superficial understanding that fails to produce transformative action.

Reading Isaiah 55 1. A Wonderful Sign 2. A Powerful Word 3. A Prosperous Result The sermon centers on God's abundant grace and the power of His Word, drawing parallels between the natural cycle of rain and seed to illustrate spiritual nourishment and renewal. It emphasizes the urgency of seeking God while He is near, urging repentance and faith as pathways to forgiveness and abundant mercy. The message underscores that God's ways and thoughts transcend human understanding, promising that His Word will not return void but will accomplish His divine purpose, bringing forth spiritual fruit and ultimately leading to joy and restoration for those who seek Him.

Reading: Isaiah 55:1-7, Revelation 3:14-22 1. His Opening Warning 2. His Wise Counsel 3. His Call to Fellowship

Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 46, Romans 8:9-27 1. What 2. Why 3. How

Reading: II Samuel 17:25-29; 19:9-12, 31-40; I Kings 2:7 1. Barzillai's Confession 2. It's Powerful Witness 3. The Anointed's Kiss

Reading: Matthew 6:1-18, Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 45 1. Necessary 2. Proper 3. Continual

Reading: I Corinthians 15:35-58 1. What It Is Like 2. Realized In the Last Adam 3. The Hope We Have

Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 44 & Romans 7 The Tenth: Requiring Inner Perfection 1. Strict 2. Humbling 3. Blessed

Reading: Genesis 6; 7:6-11; 8:13, 14 Text: Hebrews 11:7 1. The Activity 2. The Testimony 3. The Blessing

Reading: Proverbs 26:27ff; Ephesians 4:15, 25, 29; 5:4 Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 43 1. What God Requires 2. What God Hates 3. What We Learn

Angels as Christ's Ministering Spirits 1. Their Office 2. Their Beneficiaries 3. Their Role

Sacrament of Baptism, Pentecost Holy Spirit of Baptism 1. The Meaning of It 2. The Results of It 3. The Judgement of It

The Father's Joy at the Prodigal's Return I. How He Views His Son II. How He Receives His Son III. How He Reassures His Son Read: Luke 15:11-32 Text: Luke 15:25-32

Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 42 1. What is Required 2. What is Forbidden 3. What I Learn