Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
The Address of the Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1Text: Matthew 6:9 (Heid. Cat., LD 46)Theme: The Address of the Lord’s Prayer1. It is grounded in the finished work of Christ2. It is the language of a child3. It expresses reverence for God
Simeon’s Encounter with the Child Jesus
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:21-35Text: Luke 2:27-32Theme: Simeon’s Encounter with the Child Jesus1. Simeon longed for Jesus2. Simeon embraced Jesus3. Simeon testified of Jesus
True Conversion
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Romans 6:11-13 (Heid. Cat. LD 33)Theme: True Conversion1. What it is2. What it consists of3. What it produces
The Wise Men from the East
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2Text: Matthew 2:9-11Theme: The Wise Men from the East1. They sought Christ2. They found Christ3. They worshiped Christ
The Preaching of the Gospel
Scripture Reading: John 3:14-36Text: John 3:36 (Heid. Cat., LD 31, q & a 82-83)Theme: The Preaching of the Gospel1. It is the primary means of grace2. It opens God’s kingdom to believers3. It shuts God’s kingdom to unbelievers
The Shepherd of His Sheep
Scripture Reading: Psalm 23; John 10:1-15Text: Psalm 23:1-6Theme: The Shepherd of His Sheep1. A committed Shepherd2. A providing Shepherd3. A guiding Shepherd4. A protecting Shepherd5. A generous Shepherd6. A preserving Shepherd
A Striking Appointment
Scripture Reading: John 5:20-29; Hebr. 9:11-28Text: Hebrews 9:27-28Theme: A Striking Appointment1. For every man2. For Christ3. For the believe
The Heavenly Message of the Angel
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20Text: Luke 2:10-12Theme: The Heavenly Message of the Angel1. Addressed to fearful shepherds2. Consisting of good tidings of great joy3. Concludes with a profound description
The Lord’s Supper
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-58Text: John 6:35 (Heid. Catech., Lord’s Day 28)Theme: The Lord’s Supper1. A comforting sacrament2. A spiritual meal3. An institution of Christ
Christ and the Accursed Cross
Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-14; 4:4-6Text: Galatians 3:13-14Theme: Christ and the Accursed Cross1. He was made a curse2. He redeemed us from the curse3. He reversed the curse