Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
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
Peter’s Covenantal Teaching Concerning Baptism
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:22-42Text: Acts 2:38-39Theme: Peter’s Covenantal Teaching Concerning Baptism1. In connection with the Spirit’s ministry2. In obedience to Christ’s commission3. In conformity to the Scriptures
The Spirit Poured out by the Exalted Christ
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21Text: Acts 2:1-4Theme: The Spirit Poured out by the Exalted Christ1. Its timing2. Its manner3. Its symbolism4. Its fruit
Christ’s Institution of New Testament Baptism
Scripture Reading: Matt. 28:16-20; Gal. 3:6-18; 26-29Text: Matthew 28:19-20Theme: Christ’s Institution of New Testament Baptism1. Expressed in the Great Commission2. Rooted in Old Testament Scripture3. Consistent with God’s covenant purpose
The Ascension of Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: Psalm 68:16-20; Acts 1:6-11Text: Psalm 68:18Theme: The Ascension of Jesus Christ1. The fact of His ascension2. The benefits of His ascension3. The purpose of His ascension
Jesus Inviting Sinners to Follow Him
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; 12:1-14Text: Matthew 11:29-30Theme: Jesus Inviting Sinners to Follow Him1. The nature of following Him2. The benefit of following Him3. The incentive for following Him
Jesus Inviting Sinners to Come to Him
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:16-30Text: Matthew 11:28Theme: Jesus Inviting Sinners to Come to Him1. The heart of this invitation2. The objects of this invitation3. The promise of this invitation
Infant Circumcision and Infant Baptism
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:1-14Text: Colossians 2:11-13Theme: Infant Circumcision and Infant Baptism1. Arguments against this connection2. Scriptural proof for this connection3. Implications of this connection
The Glorious Gospel of Christ Jesus
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-17Text: 1 Timothy 1:15The Glorious Gospel of Christ Jesus1. A gospel which is rich in content2. A gospel which is trustworthy3. A gospel which is worthy of all acceptation