Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
Civil Government
Scripture Reading: Romans 13; 1 Peter 2:11-20Text: Belgic Conf. Art. 36 (Romans 13:1)Theme: Civil Government1. A government appointed by God2. A government called to protect the ministry3. A government to which we must submit4. A government for which we must pray
Elijah’s Heart-Searching Question to Israel
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:15-24; 36-39Text: 1 Kings 18:21Theme: Elijah’s Heart-Searching Question to Israel1. The circumstances prompting this question2. The sinful behavior exposed by this question3. The choice demanded by this question
The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ (2nd sermon)
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-58Text: Belg. C. Art. 35 (1 Cor. 11:23-26)Theme: The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ (2nd sermon)1. The institution of this supper2. The partakers of this supper3. The elements of this supper4. The benefits of this supper
Elijah’s Second Encounter with Ahab
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:1-24Text: 1 Kings 18:7-19Theme: Elijah’s Second Encounter with Ahab1. Obadiah’s role in this encounter2. Ahab’s response to this encounter3. Elijah’s rebuke at this encounter
The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: Matt. 26:17-29; 1 Cor. 11:23-29Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 35 (1 Cor. 11:23-26)The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ1. The institution of this supper2. The partakers of this supper3. The elements of this supper4. The benefits of this supper
The LORD God of Israel
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:1-19Text: 1 Kings 18:1-6Theme: The LORD God of Israel1. Elijah obeys Him unconditionally2. Obadiah fears Him greatly3. Ahab ignores Him arrogantly
God’s Dealings with the Widow of Zarephath
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-24Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24Theme: God’s Dealings with the Widow of Zarephath1. By confirming Elijah’s witness2. By confirming Elijah’s identity3. By confirming Elijah’s message
The Holy Scriptures
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3Text: 2 Tim. 3:15Theme: The Holy Scriptures1. The gift of the Holy Scriptures2. The translation of the Holy Scriptures (Tyndale)3. The purpose of the Holy Scriptures
Romans 6 & Baptism
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Romans 6:3-4 (1-12)Theme: Romans 6 & Baptism1. The focus of Romans 6—vv. 1-22. The analogies of Romans 6—vv. 3-63. The exhortation of Romans 6—vv. 7-12
Elijah at Zarephath
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-24Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16Theme: Elijah at Zarephath1. Elijah obeys God’s precept2. Elijah trusts God’s providence3. Elijah proclaims God’s promise