Word of Salvation – Vol. 27 No. 27 – April 1982   Overflowing With Hope, Joy And Peace   Sermon by Rev. Keith Vethaak on Romans 15:13 Scripture Reading: Romans 15: 1-13   Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, When a glass or a cup gets bumped then whatever is inside of it spills out. I guess that's pretty obvious isn't it? Have you ever walked around in a crowded room carrying a cup of coffee or soup and had that cup bumped? You know only too well that when that cup gets bumped that the contents spill out....

Word of Salvation – Vol. 29 No. 32 – August 1984   Election And Outreach – A Choice?   Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde, v.d.m. on Ephesians 1:4 & 5 & Romans 10:14 (Belgic Confession Art.16) Scriptures: Ephesians 1:1-10; Romans 10:5-17 Suggested hymns: 116:1,2,3; 398:1,2; BoW.805:1,6,7; 483   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, I want to begin this sermon by giving you a brief lesson in science.  I don't claim to be a scientist, but I'm confident that what I am about to tell you is true.  It's about the nature of light.  I am sure that some of you...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 29 No. 31 – August 1984   Original Sin   Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde v.d.m. on Psalm 51:5 & Romans 5:12-18 (Belgic Confession Art.15) Scriptures: Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-21. Suggested Hymns: 94; 273; 430; BoW.302:1,5,6; 355:3,4   Dear brothers & sisters in Christ, There's one great advantage in preaching a series of sermons on the Belgic Confession, or on the Heidelberg Catechism for that matter; and that is that we don't just cover doctrines that are pleasant and easy and that people like to hear.  As preachers we are forced to deal with subjects that...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 29 No. 47 – December 1984   The Best Thing In Life IS Free   Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde, v.d.m. on Rom.3:24 (Belgic Confession Art.23) Scriptures: Eph.2:1-10; Rom.3:19-31 Suggested Hymns: 94; 66:1,2,3,4,9; 389; 380; Bow 805:1,2,3; 803.   Brothers and sisters in Christ, In this sermon we (once again) consider the all-important doctrine of justification.  It was this doctrine that sparked off the great fires of the Reformation.  It was when Luther rediscovered this great truth that everything began to change.  Perhaps you will recall those blunt words of his (that I quoted last time):...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 30 No. 19 – May 1985   Why The Sacraments?   Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde on Romans 4:11a (cf. Belg. Conf. Art. 33) Scriptures: Genesis 17: 9-14; 2Cor.1:18-22; Rom.4:1-12 Suggested Hymns: P.H. 217; 25:1,2,8,9; 136:1,6,7; BoW 805:1,2,3; 491   Congregation of our Lord, Have you ever wondered why the Lord took the trouble to give the sacraments to His Church?  Has it ever crossed your mind why at all Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper?  As we look around the Christian Church in the world today, then nothing seems to divide Christians more...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 30 No. 32 – Aug 1985   Church And State   Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde on Romans 13: 1-7 (Read also: Belgic Confession Art. 36).   I have heard it said that "a gentleman does not converse about religion or politics." So what I am about to do is a very ungentlemanly thing, in fact a very hazardous thing, and that is to preach to you about the relationship between religion and politics and to scale the high wall that separates church and state in the minds of so many people. In this sermon we...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 30 No. 37 – Oct 1985   The Gospel   Sermon by Rev. B.G. Aldridge on Romans 1:1-7 Scripture Readings: O.T. Isaiah 42:1-9 / N.T. Romans 1:1-7 Hymns: BoW.H13; BoW.H804; P.H.413; 412   The gospel – the gospel – the gospel – everyone talks about the gospel but does everyone know what the gospel is?  Let me ask a question:             If I say "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ!” Am I preaching the gospel?  Yes or no? The answer of course is: NO! You may be surprised at this, but it is true. The Gospel...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 30 No. 47 – Dec 1985   The Hope Which Does Not Disappoint Us   Sermon by Rev. J. Vander Reest on Romans 5:5 (Suitable for New Year's Eve Service) Readings: Romans 5:1-11. Songs: 287: 1,3; 242: 1,2,3,4; BoW. H.705; 192; BoW. H.902.   Do you have that problem too, that you get disappointed?  We do, don't we?  We get disappointed with the world, with the people around us and with ourselves. We get disappointed with the world, because of its ugliness, its violence, aggression and hatred. We get disappointed with our family.  The parents get...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 46 No. 41 – November 2001   How Can You Get Right With God?   Sermon by Rev. J. Haverland on Romans 3:19-24 (HC Lord's Day 23) Scripture Readings: Romans 3:19-31; 5:1-11, 18-21   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, There is a phrase that says, "The more things change, the more they stay the same."  That means that there are some things in our lives and our society that are always changing; but the more these things change and alter the more we realise that there are other issues and truths that remain, that are...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 37 No. 37 – October 1992   Buried And Raised With Christ   Sermon by Rev. D. K. Baird on Romans 6:1-4 with HC Q43   Congregation, beloved in Christ, Let me first sound a note of caution: It could be that after you have heard this sermon you may feel you don't fully grasp it yet.  If you end up feeling that way, don't panic!  And don't be too hard on yourself: What's the matter with me this afternoon?  This teaching here may well take some time before you feel you are on top of...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 37 No. 41 – November 1992   Paradise Is Not Found In The Back Of Plato's Cave!   Sermon by Rev. H. W. Pennings on Gen 3:23, Rom 7:24, Phil 1:21, 23-24 Reading: Genesis 3   Beloved congregation, The Bible tells us to set our minds on the things that are above rather than on the things that are here on earth.  It tells us that we are to see ourselves as pilgrims here below.  However, it also tells us that we should not ignore the things that surround us from day to day.  In fact,...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 31 No. 44 – November 1987   The Presence Of The Spirit   Sermon by Rev. H. W. Pennings on Romans 8:5, 8, 15, 26 Reading: Romans 8:1-27   Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, How can you be sure that you have the Spirit of God?  While I have asked that same question in earlier sermons it's important that we ask it again.  For various people, answer that question in various ways.  For instance, one of the proof-tests which some propose is that, to be sure that we have the Spirit of God in our...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 38 No. 11 – March 1993   New Life In Christ   Sermon by Rev. H. DeWaard on Romans 6:4 Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-14 Singing: BoW 118a, 407, 345, 464, 430, 313, 182:3   Beloved congregation, As I read this text you probably thought: I know this passage well!  What's new?  We have heard it a thousand times.  Christ has conquered sin and death.  All who believe in Him share in that victory.  I believe in Him.  Therefore I share in His victory! It sounds simple and logical. Maybe!  Let me ask you, are you living...

Word of Salvation – Vol.44 No.1 - January 1999   A Certain Light of Nature   Sermon by Rev D Baird on Proverbs 20:27 & Romans 2:19-14 Scripture Readings: Luke 7:36-50; Romans 2:12-16, 3:21-26             with Canons of Dort 3/4, Art 4 Suggested Hymns: BoW 148; R 323; BoW 195; 497; 125; 159   Congregation, There's some very interesting people around, aren't there?  I realise some people are very boring and horrible.  But there are many others who are quite interesting.  The sort of people you don't mind having as friends.  When you meet these people at someone's place, you feel...

Word of Salvation - September 2010   God: just & merciful, John de Jongh   A Sermon on Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 4 Reading – Romans 3:19-26 Singing – BOW 136a, 373, 187, 517, 236   Sermon outline (Could be used for the Bulletin)   1: Recap God created us good and in his own image (Ge 1:31; Eph. 4:24) Adam and Eve fell into sin taking us with them (Ge 3; Ro. 5:12,18,19) Humanity has a natural tendency to hate God and others 2: God will punish our disobedience and rebellion As a just judge he punishes sin (Ge 2;...

Word of Salvation - March 2011   Where Does Sin Come From? By Rev. John Haverland (Sermon 3 in a series on texts related to the Heidelberg Catechism)   Text: Romans 5:12 Heidelberg Catechism LD 3 Readings: Genesis 2:15-17 & chapter 3; Romans 5:12-21 Theme: Sin and death entered the world through Adam and were passed on to all men. Purpose: To explain the doctrine of original sin and direct you to life in Christ.   Introduction to the reading of Romans 5:12-21 In Romans 1-3 the apostle Paul described how all men and women are sinful. In Romans 4 he...

Word of Salvation - August 2010   CORRUPTION’S CAUSE, John de Jongh   A Sermon on Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 3 Reading – Romans 1:18-32 Singing – BOW 182, 206, 345, “There is a Redeemer”, “The heavens shall declare”   Sermon Outline (Could be used for the Bulletin)   1: In the beginning God created us good Ge 1:31 In his own image Ge 1:26-27 In true righteousness and holiness Eph 4:24 Truly knowing God our Creator Col 3:10 Loving him completely (cf LD 2; Mt 22) to live with him in eternal happiness to his praise and glory Re 21,22...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 43 No. 14 – April 1998   Love Is Other Centred   A Sermon by Rev. T. Flanagan on Romans 12:9-13 Scripture Readings: John 13:1-7, 34-35; Romans 12:9-21 Suggested Hymns: BoW 134:1-3, 9-10; 432; 437; 479; 133   My Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Introduction Over the last thirty to forty years there has been a lot of talk on the Christian scene about evangelism.  And rightly so!  However, it's interesting to compare this emphasis with the amount of space in the New Testament actually devoted to instructions and commands about evangelism. You've probably noticed that...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 40 No.10 – March 1995   Love Fulfils The Law   Sermon by Rev. B. G. Aldridge on Romans 13:8-14 Suggested Hymns: BoW 399 51 444 381 448 240   Dear Congregation. Love is the most used and abused word in the English language.  We use the same word for sexual relations, feelings between husband and wife, children and parents, between friends, as well as our feelings for our pets and God's attitude towards us.  More poems have been written and more stories told about love than any other subject. Love has been defined in many...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 44 No.38 – October 1999   The Power of Preaching   Sermon by Rev S Voorwinde on Romans 10:14-15 Scripture Readings: Romans 10:1-17   Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction Is there someone in your life whom you would dearly, dearly love to come to the Lord?  You might even say that you would give your right arm for this person's salvation.  Perhaps you would even be prepared to die if need be.  That's how strong your love is for the other person; that's how much you long for them to be saved....