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What Does Prayer Have to do with the Kingdom? (Luke 11:5-13; LD 45) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The disciples have a privilege of walking with Jesus while He is on this earth. This is something that is…

17 years ago

Holy War Again? (Joshua 22:1-34)

The book of Joshua is coming to a conclusion. The tension at the beginning of the book is finally coming…

17 years ago

Judged by the Law of Liberty (James 2:8-13; LD 44) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

f it is true that Christ’s merits have kept the law in our place, then why should we keep the…

17 years ago

Cities of Levi (Joshua 21:1-45)

The priests approach Joshua with a request to receive their cities. Israel gives them these cities. Why is it significant…

17 years ago

The Cities of Refuge (Joshua 20:1-9)

The people of Israel have received their inheritance. The land has been divided as the Lord commanded. Now, we find…

17 years ago

Judge Not Lest you Be Judged (Matthew 7:1-7; LD 43) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christians are called to be discerning. We are to judge or discern between right and wrong. We are called to…

17 years ago

What Does the Golden Rule have to do with Stealing? (Matthew 7:12-14; LD 42) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Stealing is something that the Christian should oppose. However, what is stealing? What does the golden rule have to do…

17 years ago

The Fullness of the Land (Joshua 19; Revelation 7:1-12)

The people of Israel receive their land, but as history unfolds they do not possess the land as Jacob declared.…

17 years ago

What is Adultery? (Ephesians 5:15-33 ; LD 41) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Moses states that the secret things belong to the Lord. However, the apostle Paul states that we are to know…

17 years ago

Benjamin's Inheritance (Joshua 18:11-28)

Moses states that the secret things belong to the Lord. The seven tribes have been rebuked by Joshua. The seven…

17 years ago

What does Love Have to do with Murder? (I Corinthians 13:4-7; LD 40) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

What is love? I am sure that there are many different answers that could and would be given to this…

17 years ago

Lord of gods: Our Song (Revelation 15-1-4)

We witnessed the song of Israel on the banks of the sea. They sang the praises to the living God.…

17 years ago

Who are the Subjects? (Colossians 3:18-4:1; LD 39) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We are a people secured by Christ and maintained in Christ for the day of Glory. If this is the…

17 years ago

Lord of gods: Caesar's Kingdom? (Luke 2:1-21)

A successful mission is evaluated by how well the objective is accomplished. In the world’s eye the more people impacted…

17 years ago

The Sojourning Sabbath People (Hebrews 4:1-14; Lord’s Day 14) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

As we sjourn through this age there are many times that we might ask, "where are we going?" There are…

17 years ago

When Can We Take an Oath? (Matthew 5:33-37; LD 37) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We are those who bear witness to the name of the Lord as we are secured by the Lord. The…

17 years ago

The Lord of gods: Provisional and Eternal (Luke 1:39-52)

We studied the song of Moses last week. This is a song where Moses celebrates the victory of the Lord.…

17 years ago

Who May Call on the Name of the Lord (Matthew 7:21-23; LD 36) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ states in Matthew seven that the workers of iniquity are to go away for he does not know them.…

17 years ago

Manasseh's Inheritance (Joshua 17:1-18)

The thought of having one’s name blotted out of the book of life is a terrifying thought. This means that…

17 years ago

Ephraim's Inheritance (Joshua 16:1-10)

When Rebecca hears from the Lord that she has two children in her womb the Lord states something that is…

17 years ago

Treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-24; LD 34) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

When we see the opening of Christ’s ministry we notice that it is Christ who gives the blessings of the…

17 years ago

Christian Liberty (Romans 14:1-23 LD 33) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

One man eats the sacrificed meat and another man does not eat the meat. Who is wrong and who is…

17 years ago

Is Jerusalem Supposed to Be International? (Joshua 15)

So, the people of Israel have entered their land. Now, the land is being distributed to the tribes of Israel…

17 years ago

An Unlikely Recipient (Joshua 14:1-15)

When Jesus debuted in the temple there is no doubt that people ask who is this Jesus? It was clear…

17 years ago

Why and How Do We Conform to Christ? (LD 32; BC 24; Romans 6:1-14) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

One of the great tenants of the reformation is grace alone. This means that we are those who are saved…

17 years ago

The Foolish Wisdom (LD 31; 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The keys of the kingdom are given to the church. Does this mean that the church opens or closes the…

17 years ago

A Suffering Servant's Provision (Joshua 13:8-33)

Moses has died, but yet he did great things in Canaan. How do we account for this accomplishment? Why is…

17 years ago

Joshua, My Servant, is Old (Joshua 13:1-7)

The book of Joshua starts off at a real high point in Israel’s history. Yes, it is sad that Moses…

17 years ago

Is One Better than Many? (LD 30, Hebrews 7:22-23) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The drama of Israel’s worship most likely surpasses anything that we see today. Think about what it must have been…

17 years ago

Why Pity a Plant? (Jonah 4:1-11)

The city of Nineveh is a city of human independence and self-rule. In many cases this would be the ideal…

17 years ago

This is My Body and Blood (LD 27; I Corinthians 10:16-17) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ states at the institution of the Lord’s supper, "This is my body and this is my blood." What does…

17 years ago

Extra Ordo Salutis (Beyond the Ordo Salitus) Romans 8:26-30; LD 1)

What are the three essentials for salvation? How can we summarize our three essentials in one essential? How is the…

17 years ago

Israel's Conquest under Joshua (Joshua 13:7-24)

The author of Hebrews states, "For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day…

17 years ago

Why Not Passover? (Luke 22:14-23; LD 28) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We know that then Israel left Egypt there was a feast that they would celebrate every year called Passover. We…

17 years ago

Israel's Championship Under Moses (Joshua 12:1-6)

King Shihon and Og were two kings who met the fury of the Lord at the hand of Moses. Why…

17 years ago

Who Receives the Sign of Baptism? (Acts 2:39; cf Genesis 17:7; Joel 2:32) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Baptism is a sign that accompanies the gospel as the apostles go into the nations. This is a sign that…

17 years ago

One King, One Wisdom (Joshua 11)

Joshua has defeated the Southern empire in a matter of days. Now, there is the matter with Joshua waging war…

17 years ago

What is the Significance of Baptism? (Luke 3:15-17; LD 26) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ tells the disciples to go forth, to preach, disciple, and the baptize the nations in the name of the…

17 years ago

The South Will Not Rise Again (Joshua 10:29-43)

The nations of the southern empire have come together and conspired against Joshua. However, these southern cities fail to see…

17 years ago

The True Lord of Righteousness (Joshua 10:15-28)

A man takes on the name "Lord of Righteousness" and then challenges the people of Israel. This man has experienced…

17 years ago

Why the Sacraments? (Matthew 28:16-20; Lord’s Day 25) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We know that Christ has been raised from the dead. However, after Christ is raised from the dead he meets…

17 years ago

The King of Righteousness (Joshua 10:1-14)

The Gibeonites have deceived the Israelites. The nations conspired with Gibeon to fight against Israel. Israel entered into covenant with…

17 years ago

Indebted to God (Philippeans 2:12; BC 24, LD 24) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

So, we know that it is God who secured, and it is Christ who redeemed. Does this mean that Christ…

17 years ago

Covenant Deception (Joshua 9:1-27)

So, Israel is in the promised land, and they have had their covenant renewal ceremony. So, it seems that all…

17 years ago

Secured Without Merit? (John 10:28, 29; Ephesians 2:8; Canons of Dordt Head 2 Article 8) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

It is a blessing to possess everlasting life now. However, how do we receive this life? If the Lord merely…

17 years ago

How Can We Have Eternal Life Now? (Isa. 64:4; I Corinthians 2:9; LD 22) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Have you ever asked yourself, "what is eternal life?" Stop and ponder that statement. We look around us and we…

17 years ago

The Covenant Renewal (Joshua 8:31-35)

So, we come together every week in worship for a covenant renewal ceremony whereby we consider who we are in…

17 years ago

So, This is What You Will Do For Your Name (Joshua 8:1-29)

After Joshua is defeated at the first battle at Ai he asked the Lord, "What will you do for your…

17 years ago

How Can We Be United in a Name? (1 Corinthians 1:10-17; LD 21) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

After Joshua is defeated at the first battle at Ai he asked the Lord, "What will you do for your…

17 years ago

What is Different Then and Now? (Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-28; LD 20) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

So it is a blessing to have the Spirit as we are set apart as the living people of God.…

17 years ago