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Difficulties in Drawing Drink (John 4:7-30)

Please enjoy this sermon from Rev. Gary Findley on the woman at the well. WHat is the significance of Christ…

16 years ago

Heavenly Warriors Dressed for War (Ephesians 6:10-20)

When someone goes into battle they receive their commands, and they are dressed appropriately for their conflict. The apostle Paul…

16 years ago

What is the Great Mystery of Godliness? (1 Timothy 3:16; LD 14) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The apostle Paul writes so that we may know how to behave in the household of God. He then speaks…

16 years ago

The New Family (Ephesians 6:1-9)

The husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church, and the wife is to submit to her…

16 years ago

Why is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God? (Hebrews 1:1-4; LD 13) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that our redemption is only because of the work of Jesus Christ. However, why is His…

16 years ago

Christ, the Church, and Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)

The church is built together in Christ. Believers are called to submit to one another for the glory of Christ.…

16 years ago

Who is This Christ? (Luke 4:16-30; LD 12) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

There are many people who are anointed for a particular task. This anointing, Messiah or Christ, is applied to kings,…

16 years ago

What is in a Name? (Matthew 1:18-25; LD 11) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Old Testament in scripture has many plays on people’s names. Today, when children are named, we mostly choose the…

16 years ago

Therefore, Walk as Wise Children (Ephesian 5:15-21)

Many times parents tell their children to act their age. The implication of this statement is that the child is…

16 years ago

Walk as Children of the Light (Ephesians 5:7-14)

The prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming light. The hope for Israel is that there is one coming who will…

16 years ago

Can We Be Separated from the Love of God? (Romans 8:31-39; LD 10) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We believe that God is sovereign and all powerful. He promises to defeat Satan in the opening of scripture. This…

16 years ago

Walk in Love or Lose the Kingdom? (Ephesians 5:1-6)

We are told today to walk in love. What does this mean that we are to walk in love? How…

16 years ago

Our Preserving Father (2 Peter 2:4-10; BC 12; LD 9) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

False teachers are predicted to enter into the church. There have been angelic rebellions against the Lord. Did God create…

16 years ago

Why a Trinitarian Baptism? (Matthew 28:16-20; LD 8) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

We have seen in the past few weeks that there are two adams. There is the first Adam who plunged…

16 years ago

Living as the New Israel (Ephesians 4:17-32)

How are the saints to live? What does the Apostle Paul mean when he calls the church not to live…

16 years ago

The Equipped Saints (Ephesians 4:1-16)

Are pastors merely called to equip the saints for ministry or do pastors mend the saints? If pastors do ministry…

17 years ago

Universal or Particular Redemption? (Romans 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 45; LD 7) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Apostle Paul tells us that all are condemned in Adam and all are justified in Christ. Does this mean…

17 years ago

Conceal or Confess (1 John 1:9; HC 126)

Why would we confess our sins? What is the motivation for us to confess our sins? What is the comfort…

17 years ago

Nic at Night (John 3)

Why did the pharisee talk to Jesus at night? What is the significance of what Jesus tells him about the…

17 years ago

Why Rejoice in the Midst of Suffering (Ephesians 3:14-21)

The apostle Paul is in jail on account of the gentiles and his calling as an apostle. It would seem…

17 years ago

How Can A Suffering Servant Be King? (Isaiah 53; 1 Peter 2; BC 20; LD 6) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

Peter takes the suffering servant song and applies it to us and Christ. However, when Peter does this he arranges…

17 years ago

What Man Can Redeem? (1 Corinthians 15:20-28; BC 14; LD 5) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The Apostle Paul states, " If Christ is not raised then let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die."…

17 years ago

The Mystery of the Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1-13)

The Jews and the gentiles come together in one building to make the one temple. This is what Paul stated…

17 years ago

The Greater Temple (Ephesians 2:11-23)

The promise of the New Temple is something that Israel must have longed to see. Imagine a place in Zion,…

17 years ago

Guilty by Association (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 5:18-19; LD 4) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

The fall of man has eternal consequences. This means that history can never be the same. However, we do believe…

17 years ago

Eternal or Grave Consequences? (Belgic Confession Article 14; Genesis 2:17; Matthew 25:46) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

All people have experienced death to some degree. This can range from grieving the death of an animal to the…

17 years ago

Anchored Above (Eph. 2:1-10)

When a ship is ready to come to a rest the anchor is dropped into the sea so that the…

17 years ago

The Sufficiency of the Gospel (COD 3, 4 Articles 5, 6; Romans 3) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that the jews held a special place in covenant history. They had their own land, they…

17 years ago

My Only Comfort (LD 1; John 17) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons

What is your only comfort in life and in death? Have you ever really pondered this question? What sort of…

17 years ago

Resting in the Resurrection (Ephesians 1:15-23)

At some time in your life you probably have thought that if Christ is in heaven then how can he…

17 years ago

Our Catechism Series for 2008-2009 | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Thank you for staying subscribed to our podcast. The catechism series for 2008-2009 is finished, but another series on the…

17 years ago

Walking the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)

Today is called "Easter." This is a Sunday that commemorates the resurrection of Christ. Do we as Christians understand why…

17 years ago

Lead Us Not into Temptation (Luke 11:4; LD 52) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We conclude our study of the Lord’s prayer with our request for the Lord not to lead us into temptation.…

17 years ago

What is Good about Good Friday? (Luke 23:26-49)

Today is called "Good Friday." What is good about this day? How long have we contemplated the implications of the…

17 years ago

Palm Sunday: The Tribute King (Genesis 49; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:28-40)

What is the significance of Palm Sunday? Have you really thought about what the day meant? Is it something that…

17 years ago

Forgive Us Our Debts (Luke 11:4; LD 51) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

What would you say if your bank called you one day and told you not to make another payment on…

17 years ago

Why I'm not an Atheist: Chaos to Cohesion

The butterfly effect or chaos theory holds that an arbitrary event of a butterfly flapping its wings can trigger a…

17 years ago

Why I'm not an Atheist: Consensus or Creator?

What does it mean to supress the truth in unrighteousness? Can man stand in judgement wondering if God has given…

17 years ago

Your Kingdom Come (Psalm 2; LD 48)

Pastor Lindemulder has the privilege to exchange pulpits with Rev. Adrian Dieleman from Trinity URC in Visalia, CA. If you…

17 years ago

Guilt, Innocence, and Judgement (Matthew 27:1-10)

Pastor Lindemulder has the privilege to exchange pulpits with Rev. Adrian Dieleman from Trinity URC in Visalia, CA. If you…

17 years ago

So, Why is Grace So Gracious? (Genesis 15)

The Lord is a gracious God. However, how gracious is our Lord? Do we really understand the depth of our…

17 years ago

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Luke 11:3; LD 50) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

When we think of the Lord’s prayer many times we think that this is a prayer that should be concerned…

17 years ago

Your Will Be Done (Matthew 6:5-15; LD 49) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

What does it mean to do the will of God? What is more, why do the will of God? How…

17 years ago

The Father's Adopted Heirs (Ephesians 1:3-14)

When we think of the book of Ephesians we probably think of the marriage of Christ and the church. We…

17 years ago

Your Kingdom Come (Luke 11:2; LD 48) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

When Christ enters history the kingdom comes with Christ. However, when we are taught to pray in the Lord’s prayer…

17 years ago

Greeting the New Israel (Ephesians 1:1-2)

When we open to a New Testament letter do we ever really stop to pause and consider the greeting? The…

17 years ago

Hallowed Be Your Name (Luke 11:2; LD 47) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ tells us to pray that God’s name would be hallowed. We may not know what this term means, but…

17 years ago

Covenant Renewal Part 2 (Joshua 24)

Our study in the book of Joshua comes to a close. Our fearless leader is going to die, and be…

17 years ago

Our Father in Heaven (Luke 11:2) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Why do we pray our Father? What right do we have to pray, "Our Father in Heaven?" What does this…

17 years ago

Joshua's Covenant Renewal (Joshua 23:1-16)

After Christ’s ascension there is the promise of the outpouring of the Spirit. When Luke recounts this in Luke 24…

17 years ago