Sermons by Rev. Bartel Elshout (Page 2)
A Striking Appointment
Scripture Reading: John 5:20-29; Hebr. 9:11-28Text: Hebrews 9:27-28Theme: A Striking Appointment1. For every man2. For Christ3. For the believe
The Heavenly Message of the Angel
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20Text: Luke 2:10-12Theme: The Heavenly Message of the Angel1. Addressed to fearful shepherds2. Consisting of good tidings of great joy3. Concludes with a profound description
The Lord’s Supper
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-58Text: John 6:35 (Heid. Catech., Lord’s Day 28)Theme: The Lord’s Supper1. A comforting sacrament2. A spiritual meal3. An institution of Christ
Christ and the Accursed Cross
Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-14; 4:4-6Text: Galatians 3:13-14Theme: Christ and the Accursed Cross1. He was made a curse2. He redeemed us from the curse3. He reversed the curse
The Sacraments
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-17Text: Romans 10:9-11 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 25)Theme: The Sacraments1. They confirm Spirit-wrought faith2. They are signs and seals of the gospel promises3. They focus on Jesus Christ & Him crucified
The Good Works of the Christian
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23; James 2:14-26Text: Romans 6:22 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 24)Theme: The Good Works of the Christian1. They do not contribute to his justification2. They are rewarded for Christ’s sake3. They are the evidence of sanctification
The Profit of Faith in Christ
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-31; 4:1-8Text: Romans 4:5 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 23)Theme: The Profit of Faith in Christ1. Righteous in Christ2. Righteous before God3. Righteous by faith only
The Future of the Christian
Scripture Reading: 2 Cor. 4:11-18; 5:1-11Text: 2 Cor. 5:8-10 (Lord’s Day 22, Heid. Cat.)Theme: The Future of the Christian1. The death of the Christian2. The resurrection of the Christian3. The eternal life of the Christian
Jesus’ Remarkable Dealings with His Disciples
Scripture Reading: Mark 6:33-56Text: Mark 6:45-52Theme: Jesus’ Remarkable Dealings with His Disciples1. Jesus commands His disciples2. Jesus cares for His disciples3. Jesus comforts His disciples
David Worships His Covenant God
Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 22:31-51Text: Psalm 18:30-32Theme: David Worships His Covenant God1. For the perfection of His way2. For the truthfulness of His promises3. For the commitment of His heart