Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
The Gospel of Divine Forgiveness
Scripture Reading: Psalm 130; 2 Cor. 5:17-21Text: Psalm 130:3-4Theme: The Gospel of Divine Forgiveness1. The need for this forgiveness2. The wonder of this forgiveness3. The purpose of this forgiveness
Jesus Restores Simon Peter
Scripture Reading: John 21:1-25Text: John 21:15-17Theme: Jesus Restores Simon Peter1. Three heart-probing questions2. Three heart-felt answers3. Three heart-warming directions
A Promise of Divine Blessing
Scripture Reading: Psalm 111; Numbers 6:22-27Text: Numbers 6:24-27Theme: A Promise of Divine Blessing1. The fountain of this blessing2. The components of this blessing3. The certainty of this blessing
The Father’s Unspeakable Love
Scripture Reading: John 3:13-21; 31-36; 12:44-50Text: John 3:16Theme: The Father’s Unspeakable Love1. The object of this love: the world2. The gift of this love: His Son3. The promise of this love: eternal life
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