Word of Salvation – Vol 49 No 31 - August 2004   Guilt Stinks... So Deal with it Sermon by Rev A Van Drimmelen on Psalm 32 (A Lord's Supper preparation sermon)   Scripture Reading: Psalm 32 Suggested Hymns: BoW 173; 32; 525; Rej 553   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tucked away in the Australian Taxation Office is a special fund called the Conscience Fund. It is a fund which receives money from people voluntarily, without any obligation. The money is sent anonymously. The only obligation these people have is to their conscience. The money is sent because their...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 53 No.4 – January 2008   Are You Coming?   A Sermon by Rev Sjirk Bajema on Heidelberg Catechism, LD 30b (Q & A 81-82) Scripture Reading:  1 Corinthians 11:17-34   Congregation in our Lord Jesus Christ. In the period before Christmas the managers of some firms give a party for their employees and their families. It's a way of showing appreciation for the work the employees have done for the company that year. Now try to imagine a situation where the manager cannot attend. Before he's called away, he gives instructions to his deputy and...

Word of Salvation – Vol.52 No.48 – December 2007   When Seeing Isn't Believing    Sermon by Rev. Sjirk Bajema on Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Days 29-30a Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:1-18   Congregation in our Lord Jesus Christ... When we considered Lord's Day 28, we saw clearly the spiritual meaning of the Lord's Supper. There we were reminded that the value of this sacrament is not in what is physical. Rather, it's what the physical represents that's important. That's why we speak of this as a sign and seal of the Word. Throughout the history of the church, however, Christians have had...

Word of Salvation – Vol.52 No.44 – November 2007   Whose Supper Is It?   By Rev. Sjirk Bajema Sermon on Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 28 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34   Congregation in our Lord Jesus Christ... We have before us the subject of the Lord's Supper. And as we consider Lord's Day 28 we see lots of material brought together into small questions and answers. The teaching can confuse us. So, as we start, let's get down to basics. And let me do this by asking you: "What is the Lord's Supper to you?" Think about that for a...

Word of Salvation - April 2019   B.C.35 – The Sacrament Of Fellowship Sermon by Rev. John Westendorp Scripture Readings: 1Corinthians 11:17-34 & John 6:25-35.   Belgic Confession: Article 35 Text: 1Corinthians 10:16   Introd:  Often Christians wonder about the fundamental difference is between OT and NT. Of course there are a number of important differences such as Promise and Fulfilment. But perhaps one of THE most important differences is this:- That in the NT the saving work of Jesus Christ pervades all areas of life. In the OT there is a great stress on holy days... holy people... and holy places....

Word of Salvation - March 2019   B.C.33 – Sacramental Religion Sermon by Rev. John Westendorp Scripture Readings: Genesis 17:1-14 & Romans 2:17-29 Belgic Confession: Article 33   Introd:  The next three articles of our Confession deal with the sacraments. As we begin these studies of the sacraments I want to say two things at the outset: First: the word ‘sacrament’ is not a word you’ll find in the Bible. It’s just a useful term to describe the ordinances... the rituals Jesus established for His church. So just because we don’t find the word in the Bible doesn’t mean we should...