Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout
The Certainty of All God’s Promises
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:1-24Text: 2 Corinthians 1:20Theme: The Certainty of All God’s Promises1. Regarding the redemption of His children2. Regarding the pilgrim’s journey of His children3. Regarding the future of His children
God’s Covenant Commitment to His People
Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 7:12-29; 23:1-5Text: 2 Samuel 23:5Theme: God’s Covenant Commitment to His People1. The wonder of this commitment2. The reality of this commitment3. The comfort of this commitment
David Encourages Himself in the Lord His God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 & 43Text: Psalm 42:5, 11Theme: David Encourages Himself in the Lord His God1. The need for this encouragement2. The focus of this encouragement3. The fruit of this encouragement
An Earnest Exhortation to Remember our Creator
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10; 12Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1Theme: An Earnest Exhortation to Remember our Creator1. The reason: Failure to remember2. The focus: Thy Creator3. The urgency: Now!
Jesus Heals the Woman with the Issue of Blood
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-34Text: Mark 5:30-34Theme: Jesus Heals the Woman with the Issue of Blood1. A hopeless case2. A child-like faith3. An immediate cure4. A searching question5. A comforting affirmation
The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Scripture Reading: Mathew 24:29-51; 25:1-13Text: Matthew 25:1-13Theme: The Wise and Foolish Virgins1. A striking difference2. A stunning discovery3. A solemn denial
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