Word of Salvation – Vol.46 No.20 - May 2001   The Return Of Jesus As Judge   Sermon by Rev M P Geluk on Lord's Day 19B (Q&A 52 Heid Cat) Scripture Readings: 1Thess. 4:13 - 5:11; 2Thess. 1:3-12 Suggested Hymns: BoW: 66a; 161:1,2; 73a:1,2; 161:3; 517:1,2; 529   Beloved in the Lord, We are going to focus on the last great event still to happen on God’s calendar.  The Apostle’s Creed refers to it as Christ’s coming “to judge the living and the dead.”  We will first of all see that some need to fear this; and secondly, that others...

Word of Salvation – Vol.46 No.29 - August 2001   Jerusalem the Golden Sermon by Rev L Douma on Revelation 21 Scripture Reading: Revelation 21   Beloved in the Lord... It’s been said that everyone should have a goal in life, that we should have a reason for living, a hope towards which we reach and even stretch.  Here in Revelation 21 we have one of the most inspiring passages in the Bible.  It gives us the certain goal towards which we, as Christians, long and reach and strive. What we already now have in principle will, in the time Revelation...

Word of Salvation – Vol.46 No.32 - August 2001   The Communion of Saints – the Church's Body Life   Sermon by Rev MP Geluk on Lord's Day 21B (Q&A 55 Heid Cat) Scripture Readings: 1 Corinthians 13; Philippians 2:1-11 Suggested Hymns: BoW 217; 51:3; 73:1,2,3; 428; 451   Beloved in the Lord... Have you done your bit in criticising the church lately?  You know, giving vent to our frustration about this not being right and that not getting done as it should?  Or getting irritated by others in the church?  Like, “John had no right to say that, and I...

Word of Salvation – June 2022   Precious, Honoured and Loved   Sermon by Rev C. Berends on Isaiah 43:1-7 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 Suggested Song: Build My Life   I wonder what things make you scared, what makes you afraid. What makes you afraid? I did a bit of googling about the kinds of things that people are most afraid of in Australia, and it was interesting.  Social Phobias is number 1 fear in Australia - One in 20 Australians have a social phobia, meaning they get anxious in social situations. Most people are afraid of being judged by others. Agoraphobia: fear...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.25 – July 2003   Spiritual Deception vs Spiritual Dependence   Sermon by Rev A Quak on Luke 18:9-14 Scripture Readings:  Philippians 3:1-11; Luke 18:9-14 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 159; 190; 217; Rej 295   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... Jesus makes the point that the Pharisee didn't go home justified because he was confident in his own righteousness and looked down on everyone else. And our response might well be like this: Serves him right. The pompous hypocrite. He doesn't care about God or the kingdom. He just cares about himself. It's all show. One...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.27 – July 2003   Every Member Ministering   Sermon by Rev J de Jongh on 1 Peter 4:10-11 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 25:14-30 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 179; 387:1,4,5,6; 419; 434; 145   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... There are people in this congregation, and in every reasonably healthy congregation, who stand out in a particular way. They want to see people come to faith. They want to see people growing in their love for Jesus. And they're willing to be active in encouraging it to happen. They're willing to take interested non-Christians under their wing...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.28 – July 2003   Are You A False Witness Or A Truth-teller?   Sermon by Rev M P Geluk on Lord's Day 43 (Q/A 112 Heid.Cat.) Scripture Readings:  Deuteronomy 17:6-13; 19:15-21; James 3:1-18 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 148; 215:1,3,5,6; 101; 527   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... The ninth commandment says: "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour." Here God shows His hatred against lying and expresses His concern for truth. So whomever you and I associate with, we are not to lie about them or to them. What are some examples of...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.39 – October 2003   Smart or Just Plain Stupid? Sermon by Rev J Zuidema on Luke 16:1-9   Scripture Reading:  Proverbs 11 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 383; 215; 218; 429; 436   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. When it comes to the things of the kingdom, or should I say, when it comes to your eternal destination, are you smart or just plain stupid? Are you preparing for eternity, for that would be smart, or are you putting it off for a later time, or even worse, not giving it any consideration at all? That...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.40 – October 2003   Why God's Commandments Need Constant Emphasising Sermon by Rev M P Geluk on Lord's Day 44 (Q/A 115 Heid.Cat.)   Scripture Readings:  Matthew 5:17-20; Romans 13:8-14 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 436; 119b; 210; 150:1   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. In our first sermon on the tenth commandment, which forbids coveting, we saw that coveting is really the sin that so easily leads to other sins. If we did not covet, then we would love God and neighbour perfectly. But in our human nature we find that the desires of our...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.41 – November 2003   The Christmas ... Dragon? Sermon by Rev A Quak on Revelation 12:1-17   Scripture Reading:  Revelation 12:1-17   Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ. Think of "Christmas" and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? Peace and tranquillity. Shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. A child wrapped in a blanket and hugged by a young mother with delight in her eyes. Those are the sort of images many have...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.43 – November 2003   A Question of Life or Death Sermon by Rev J Westendorp Text: Philippians 1:21-26 Scripture Readings:  1 Kings 19:1-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 249; 159; 116a; 511   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let me begin by telling you about a lady who had reached the end of the road. The family had been notified that no further medical efforts were to be made. It seemed inevitable that this 88 year old would not live to see another day. But she was ready to face her Maker because...

Word of Salvation – Vol.48 No.44 – November 2003   Teach Us To Pray Sermon by Rev M P Geluk on Lord's Day 45 (Q/A 116-119 Heid.Cat.) Scripture Readings:  Matthew 6: 5-15; Nehemiah 1 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 178:1,2,3; 145; 86:1,2,3,4; 424   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Luke's gospel speaks about Jesus praying. Observing Him, His disciples said, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Lk 11:1). It's a request that all God's children may put before their Lord and Saviour. Christians are not satisfied in merely learning a few prayers off by heart and then routinely repeating them at the appropriate...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.25 – July 2004   Rejoice Always!   Sermon by Rev J Haverland on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Scripture Reading:  Psalm 66; Phil 4:2-13; 1 Thess 5:12-18   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... The theme and purpose of this sermon is as follows: It is God's will that in Christ we should always rejoice, often pray and be thankful in everything. In the course of a normal day people will often ask, "How are you?" or, "How's your week been?" or, "How are you getting on?" Usually we answer briefly, "I'm fine. Things are well." But...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.26 – July 2004   The Mystery of God - Namely Christ (1)   Sermon by Rev L Douma on Colossians 1:24 - 2:5 Scripture Reading:  Colossians 1:15 - 2:5   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... Today I want to take the first of two bites at the cherry. I want to tackle this passage twice. In dealing with the Bible it's important to look at a chunk that has one big idea to it. The verses of our text focus on Paul getting personal about his ministry. In the last section we saw how...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.27 – July 2004 - and reprinted in: Word of Salvation – Vol.51 No.34 – September 2006   The Agony of Reaching Those Who Know   A Sermon by Rev Albert Esselbrugge on Acts 26:27-29 Scripture Readings:  Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14; Acts 25:23-26:3; 26:19-32   Brothers and sisters, young people, boys and girls. We often speak about the teaching of the Bible and the Lord's great commission for His people to be involved in proclaiming the gospel to the world, and not being afraid as we do so. But what we want to do now is to take up...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.28 – July 2004   Concluding Our Prayer   Sermon by Rev M P Geluk on Lord's Day 52b (Q/A 128-129 Heid.Cat.) Scripture Readings:  1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Revelation 5:6-14 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 440; 145; 150; 454:1,8   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... The concluding words to the Lord's Prayer are really a doxology. The word 'doxology' literally means 'word of praise'. Jesus concluded His prayer with words of praise to God. But doxologies do not necessarily have to come at the end. They can occur anywhere in our prayers or in the church service. You...

Word of Salvation – Vol 49 No 30 - August 2004   Called to Suffer and Serve (2) Sermon by Rev L Douma on Colossians 1:24 - 2:5  Scripture Reading:  Colossians 1:15 - 2:5   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. In a previous sermon we looked already at this passage and now we return to it for a second time. You may recall that we said that Paul became personal about his ministry. He writes about two main points. He writes about what is involved in his ministry. And also what the gospel is all about, which he describes as...

Word of Salvation – Vol 49 No 32 - August 2004   'U' - Divine Election & Reprobation (starting at the top - I) Sermon by Rev S Bajema on Canons of Dort I:1-7   Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 1:1-14   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. It may seem to those of you familiar with the good Dutch flower, tulip, that I've begun with the wrong letter! To you others, let me explain that the Five Points of Calvinism are commonly explained by the acronym T.U.L.I.P., each representing one of the five foundational elements of the argument against the Arminians. The...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.36 – September 2004   'U' - Divine Election & Reprobation (starting at the top - II)   Sermon by Rev S Bajema on Canons of Dort I: 8-18  Scripture Reading: Romans 9:1-24   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. There's only one way we're saved! The one way that's the same whether you're in the Old Testament Church, or the New Testament Church. And that way is by grace alone. This is what bursts the bubble to any thought that the saints in the Old Testament were saved by following the Law - something that...

Word of Salvation – Vol.49 No.40 – October 2004   'L' - The Death of Christ and the Redemption of Men Thereby (Coming Down)   Sermon by Rev S Bajema on Canons of Dort II Scripture Reading: John 3:1-21   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... "For God so loved the world..." Could there be any other words from the Bible as well known as these? And what other phrase would sum up the gospel in such a nutshell? John chapter 3 verse 16 is universally known! Friends, which words but "For God" tell us where it all began? Which words...