Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
The Publican’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-14Text: Luke 18:13-14Theme: The Publican’s Prayer1. The substance of this prayer2. The divine response to this prayer
The Father’s Summons to Kiss His Son
Scripture Reading: Psalm 2Text: Psalm 2:12Theme: The Father’s Summons to Kiss His Son1. A gracious command2. A solemn warning3. A reassuring promise
Holy Baptism
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Belg. Confession, Art 34 (Romans 6:17-18)Theme: Holy Baptism1. The sacrament2. The significance3. The subjects
The Call to Serve
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:24Theme: The Call to Serve1. Extended by a faithful Christ2. Extended to an unworthy people3. Extended with a precious promise
The King’s Marriage Feast (#2)
Scripture Reading: Luke 14:16-24; Matt. 22:8-14Text: Matthew 22:8-14Theme: The King’s Marriage Feast (#2)1. A persistent King2. A just King
The King’s Marriage Feast (#1)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:1-14Text: Matthew 22:1-7Theme: The King’s Marriage Feast (#1)1. A gracious King2. An angry King
God’s Sovereign Work of Salvation
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-12; 2:1-10Text: Ephesians 2:8-10Theme: God’s Sovereign Work of Salvation1. Salvation: By grace through faith2. Salvation: Not of works3. Salvation: Unto good works
Divine Forgiveness
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:1-15Text: Colossians 2:13-14Theme: Divine Forgiveness1. Its objects2. Its reality3. Its basis
The Family Baptisms of the New Testament
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:13-34Text: Acts 16:15 & 33Theme: The Family Baptisms of the New Testament1. The basis for family baptism2. The examples of family baptism3. The theology of family baptism
The Healing of Naaman the Leper
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-19Text: 2 Kings 5:14-19Theme: The Healing of Naaman the Leper1. He refuses the remedy of Israel’s God2. He surrenders to the remedy of Israel’s God3. He desires to worship Israel’s God