Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout (Page 15)
The Conversion of the Philippian Jailor
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-40Text: Acts 16:27-34The Conversion of the Philippian Jailor1. The circumstances of his conversion2. The essence of his conversion3. The confirmation of his conversion
Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ – 2nd sermon
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-24Text: Belg. Cf., Art. 28 (Eph. 4:15-16) – 2nd SermonTheme: Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ1. The necessity of membership2. The obligations of membership3. The witness of membership
Jehovah, Our Helper
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7Text: 1 Samuel 7:12Theme: Jehovah, Our Helper1. He has helped us in the past2. He is helping us today3. He will help us in the future
Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27Text: Belgic Conf., Art. 28 (1 Cor. 12:27)Theme: Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ1. The necessity of membership2. The obligations of membership3. The witness of membership
The Conversion of Lydia
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:1-15Text: Acts 16:13-15Theme: The Conversion of Lydia1. The location of her conversion2. The reason for her conversion3. The fruit of her conversion
The Contention between Paul and Barnabas
Scripture Reading: Acts 15:22-41Text: Acts 15:36-41The Contention between Paul and Barnabas1. The circumstances resulting in this contention2. The painful consequences of this contention3. The significant events following this contention
Office Bearers: Servants of the Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; 4Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5Office Bearers: Servants of the Lord Jesus Christ1. The identity of office bearers2. The duty of office bearers3. The accountability of office bearers
Justification and the Remission of Sins
Scripture Reading: Psalm 32 Belgic Conf., Art. 23 (Psa. 32:1-2) Theme: Justification and the Remission of Sins Granted by the imputation of righteousness Grounded in the obedience of Christ Guarantees confident access to God
Jesus Instructs His Disciples
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Text: Luke 24:44-48 Theme: Jesus Instructs His Disciples By reminding them of previous instruction By opening their understanding By giving them a commission