Sermons from 2014

A Life Together – Part 1

Bible Text: Acts 2:44 By his death and resurrection Jesus Christ created a community of believers who share a life together. This is not something we create but a reality we participate in. Christian brotherhood is a life together in and through Jesus Christ! If you grasp this it will revolutionize how you think of the church and how you pray for her.

Elders for Every Church

Bible Text: Acts 14:23 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Christ shepherds his church through his elders. In this way Christ provides for the vitality of his church.

Jesus’ Love for His Own

Bible Text: John 13:1 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Who can fathom the love that Jesus has for his own? Meditation on the extravagance of his love is the soul’s sweet delight.

The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace

Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church The Lord exhorts us to walk worthy of him. In the church this means that we need to strive to maintain the unity that he has already given us through his Spirit. In order to do this we must put on necessary virtues. If we do this eagerly we will enjoy the bond of peace!

Sinful Man Suppresses the Truth

Bible Text: Romans 1:16-32 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Canons of Dort In his natural state of sin, man is incapable of receiving God’s truth. But God is sovereign and conquers this rebellion with the power of his gospel. Canons of Dort Ch. 3 & 4, Art. 4-6  

The Centurion’s Confession

Bible Text: Mark 15:39 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Good Friday Service. The Roman Centurion witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and confessed who Jesus really is, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” No one knows Jesus truly except through the cross.