Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout (Page 17)
The True Church of Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:13-29Text: Belgic Confession, Art. 29A (Matt. 7:21)Theme: The True Church of Jesus Christ 1. The impurity of the true church2. The marks of the true church3. The commitment of the true church
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