Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
The Office-Bearers of the Church
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1:5-9Text: Belgic Confession, Art. 31 (Psa. 68:18-19)Theme: The Office-Bearers of the Church1. The nature of their offices2. The calling to their offices3. The respect for their offices
Paul Calls the Athenians to Repentance
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34Text: Acts 17:30-34Theme: Paul Calls the Athenians to Repentance1. The divine authority of this call2. The compelling argument for this call3. The response to this call
The Government & Offices of the Church
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16Text: Belg. Conf. Art. 30 (Ephesians 4:11-13)Theme: The Government & Offices of the Church1. According to a spiritual policy2. By spiritual men3. With spiritual objectives
The Daily Practice of the Athenians: Telling or Hearing Something New
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34Text: Acts 17:21Theme: The Daily Practice of the Athenians: Telling orHearing Something New1. The assessment of this practice2. The pitfalls of this practice3. The alternatives to this practice
A Humble Petition
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:1-20; Psalm 79Text: Psalm 79:8-9Theme: A Humble Petition1. A humble confession of sin2. A humble call for help3. A humble cry for pardon
Jehovah’s Covenant Promise
Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-38Text: Ezekiel 36:25-27Theme: Jehovah’s Covenant Promise1. Regarding spiritual cleansing2. Regarding heart renewal3. Regarding the indwelling of His Spirit
God’s Son and Our Fallen World
Scripture Reading: Psalm 2, Acts 4:23-31Text: Psalm 2:1-12Theme: God’s Son and Our Fallen World1. The conspiracy against God’s Son (vv.1-3)2. The reigning of God’s Son (vv. 4-6)3. The gift to God’s Son (vv. 7-9)4. The surrender to God’s Son (vv. 10-12)
Christ, the Builder of His Church
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-21; John 17:1-21Text: Matthew 16:18Theme: Christ, the Builder of His Church1. The foundation of His church2. The reformation of His church (John Knox)3. The security of His church
Christ, Our Daily Refuge
Scripture Reading: Romans 7:14-25; 8:1Text: Belgic. Conf. Art. 29C (Rom. 7:24-25; 8:1)Theme: Christ, Our Daily Refuge1. Our daily need of Christ2. Our daily trusting in Christ3. Our daily comfort in Christ
Paul Declares God to the Athenians
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1-28Text: Acts 17:16-28Theme: Paul Declares God to the Athenians1. Who made the world2. Who created man in His image3. Who sustains our lives