Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 20 – January 1976 On The Mount Of The Lord It Shall Be Provided Sermon by the Rev. P. G. Van Dam, M.Sc., B.D. on Genesis 22:14 Scripture Reading: Genesis 22:1-14 Psalter Hymnal: 233:6,7,8 (with law); 491 (with creed); 228:1,7,9; 165; 129 We all know the account of Abraham as he is called by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac on Mount Moriah. As is often the case with certain parts of God's Word there are a number of teachings here from which we shall have to make a selection....
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Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 19 – January 1976 How Have You Loved Us? Sermon by Rev. J. Postma, B.D. on Malachi 1:2-5 Scripture Reading: Malachi 1 Psalter Hymnal: 37; 439:1,2,3 (after grace); 317:4 (after creed); 298; 385; 493 Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Our text divides very readily into three parts: i. God's declaration of love for the present. ii. The proof of God's love in the past. iii. The confirmation of God's love in the future. i. Our text comes from the last book in the Old Testament. From the time after the...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 18 – January 1976 Intercessory Prayer: Its Power And Limitations Sermon by Rev. D.J. van Garderen, Th.Grad. on 1John 5:16-17 Scripture Readings: 1John I (esp. v3). I John 5:13-17 Psalter Hymnal: 206:1,7,8; 94:3,4; 436:1,3; 263:4,5,6; 280:1,2,3 (or 325) Dear congregation, When John wrote his first letter to those who professed Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, he was most concerned about the evil influence that Antichrist and the many Antichrists who have come (1John 2:18f) were having in the church. True believers are under constant attack both from within the church...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 17 – January 1976 Vultures Around The Covenant Sermon by Rev. N. Teekens, L.Th., Th.Grad. on Genesis 15:11+17 Scripture Readings: Ephesians 2:1-10, Genesis 15 Psalter Hymnal: 111; 385; 273; 394 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Old Abraham could not yet be called "ABRAHAM". Neither God nor he himself was ready for this name-change to "father of a multitude". That was to happen later. In fact, Abram could hardly believe he would be father at all! The Lord had made promises...but.....! How is one to know for sure? And so...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 24 – February 1976 A New Song For Each New Day Sermon by Rev. H. Pennings, Th Grad on Psalm 98 Psalter Hymnal: 281:,2,8,9; 412; 289; 191 after sermon; 490 doxology A question which Christian people invariably ask of themselves as they seek to be better disciples is, "How should I be acting in this situation?" This question is not always consciously asked, of course, just as it is true that we don't always consciously say to ourselves, "I am a Christian – therefore I must be a disciple therefore I'd...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 23 – February 1976 On The One Hand... But On The Other...! Sermon by the Rev. P. H. Pellicaan, B.D. on 1Corinthians 15:9-10 Suitable for preparatory to Lord’s Supper Scripture Reading 2Corinthians 6 Psalter Hymnal: 41, 9:1-2 (law); 110:1-2; 389; 386:3 All your friends and acquaintances have a certain opinion of you. Some may say: he's nice but a bit stupid. Others may say: he's a smart-aleck and pompous. Your wife may think that you are overbearing. Your friends may say: He's an easy going chap. How is it that people...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 22 – February 1976 The Teaching Of Jesus On The Sabbath Sermon by Rev. G. I. Williamson on Mark 2:27-28 Scripture Reading: Mark 2:18-3:6. Psalter Hymnal: 180; 239; 286; 233:6,7; 233:8 It would be hard to think of a controversy in religion in which the two sides were more completely at odds with one another than was the case in the gospel account. The Jews even went so far as to accuse Christ of being in league with the Devil; the Son of God with being a horrible desecrator of the...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 21 – February 1976 Sorrow For Sin... True And False Sermon by Rev. K. J. Campbell, B.A., B.D. on 2Corinthians 7:10 Scripture Readings: 1Samuel 26:12-25; 2Samuel 12:1-14; 2Corinthians 7:1-11 Psalter Hymnal: 114; 228:1-3,5; 302; 454; 487 INTRODUCTION Today we want to consider a very important question. It is one of those life or death questions, and the question is this: What is your reaction to sin in your life? In what way are you sorry for sin in your life? The Bible tells us that there are TWO WAYS OF BEING...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 28 – March 1976 Love Story Sermon by Rev. John Vanderbom on Ruth 1:1-18 Scripture Reading: 1Corinthians 13 Psalter Hymnal: 33:1,2,3,7; 361; 284; 368 Congregation and friends, If you wish to call the story of Ruth a love-story, you have the right to do this. The story of Ruth is indeed a lovely romance, and it closes with a very happy ending. Yet you must realize straightaway: it is much more than that! You know, in ordinary storybooks the love stories are all about a man and a woman. But strangely...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 27 – March 1976 Double Standards Sermon by the Rev. C. Moerman Th.Grad. on Matt.18:21-35 Scripture Reading: Romans 15:1-13 Psalter Hymnal: 323 all; 193 1 and 4; 129:1,3 and 4; 380 all; 490 Congregation of the King! You know what "DOUBLE STANDARDS" mean? The grocer whose pair of scales facing the customer shows 16 oz, and on HIS side only 14; the father who says to his son, "John, be honest in everything, no dirty tricks," BUT HE HIMSELF cheats on his timesheets, his hours of work were only 45 minutes...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 26 – March 1976 The Resurrection Dispels The Gloom Sermon by Rev. Fred Vanderbom on Luke 24:1-9 (Easter Sermon) Scripture Readings: Matt.28:1-10; 1Cor.15:1-11 Psalter Hymnal: 233:5,6; 356; 359 Sadness, gloom, broken people: words like these are the only way you could describe the mood among Jesus' friends and family after the events of Good Friday. God's people had been looking forward to the Messiah for so many hundreds of years. "Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?" "This is indeed the prophet who is to come into...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 28 – March 1976 This Newness Of Life...! Sermon by Rev. P.G. Van Dam on Rom 6.4 and 11 (Easter Sermon) Scripture Reading: 1Cor.15 Psalter Hymnal: 233:5,6,7; 275 (with law); 493 (with creed); 357; 361 Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, From Scripture we know that death was not part of God's creation Instead in Gen.2.17 we read that death was the punishment of God upon man's disobedience. And Gen.3.19 (which is part of God's verdict upon Adam's guilt) shows that this death includes physical death, the death of the...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 32 – April 1976 Christ's Most Gracious Command: To Remember Him In The L.S. Sermon by Rev. P. J. Berghouse on Lord's Day 28 Scripture Reading: 1Corinthians 11:17-34 Text: 1Cor.11:24c.. "Do this in remembrance of Me." Psalter Hymnal: (new) 40; 1:2,3 (law); 299:6,7,8 (offering); 385 (sermon); 310 (doxology); 29 or 30:3 and 4 alternatives. (Can be used as a PREPARATORY SERMON) Beloved of the Lord Jesus Christ, In Lord's Day 28 the Heidelberg Catechism directs our attention to the teaching of God's Word regarding the Lord's Supper. Young People: If...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 30 – April 1976 Our Christian Baptism Sermon by Rev. N. Hart, BA, B.D. on Lord's Day 26 Scripture Reading: Leviticus 1:1-9 Text: Romans 6:1-11 Psalter Hymnal: 471; 217; 170; 92:1,2,3,6; 333:1,4; 491 At the time of Jesus' death, Jerusalem and surrounding Judea was governed by Pontius Pilate. He was a military governor. The Province was considered to be so unruly that only military rule could maintain peace. Peace required a strong firm rule. However, the only glimpse the Bible gives of Pilate is his indecision, his uncertainty about the fate...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 36 – May 1976 Christ Communicated To The Children Sermon by Rev. W. van Schie on Deut. 6:4-9 Congregation in our Lord Jesus Christ, Time and again we are privileged to witness God's gracious covenant promises to us and our children. Often we are privileged to see a child in our congregation receive the sign and seal of this covenant promise. But yet, when we see this we must also realise our responsibility as parents. For when we bring our children before the Lord and we accept holy baptism as a...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 35 – May 1976 The Power Of The Keys Sermon by the Rev. A. I. de Graaf, B.D. on John 20:22-23 Scripture Readings: 1Kings 3:3-15; Proverbs 8:12-16; Mat.16:16-19; Mat.18:15-20 Psalter Hymnal: 322; 66;1,7: 228: 5,7; 170:2,3, 251: 234:1,2,3; 234:4,5. John 20:22,23 Jesus breathed on them and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit – If you forgive the sins of any THEY HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN THEM; if you retain the sins of any, THEY HAVE BEEN RETAINED." Brothers and Sisters, Boys and Girls, Young People, Congregation of our Lord Jesus!...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 34 – May 1976 Growing Up In Jesus Christ Sermon by Rev. P. G. van Dam on Ephesians 4:15 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4.15-5.20 Outline of sermon on Ephesians 4.15: "Rather, speaking the truth in love we are to grow up in every way into Him Who is the Head, into Christ....!” * * * * * This text was chosen at one time in connection with 'Calvinette Sunday'. I would like to make two remarks in connection with special names for Sundays. The Sunday is the day of the LORD Of course,...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 33 – May 1976 Christ Triumphant Sermon by Rev. C. W. Oppelaar on Acts 1:9-11 Sermon for Ascension Day, 1976 Scripture Readings: Psalm 24; Acts 1:1-11 Psalter Hymnal: 324:1,2,3; 42:1,2,3; 365:1,2,3; 366:1,2,3; 368:1,4; 310:1,2 Beloved congregation of our Lord, The children of God today celebrate one of their most wonderful feasts. Today we can exclaim: we have a King! A KING WHO ASCENDED TO THE THRONE OF GOD. And tonight we listen to the powerful and infallible Word of God, which tells us that Jesus is triumphant. Following our text we...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 40 – June 1976 The Nature Of Good Works Sermon by Rev. B. Gillard, B.A., B.D. on 1Cor.10:31. (+ L.D.33) Scripture Reading: 1Cor.10:14-33 Psalter Hymnal: 195; 430; 449; 314; 488 In Lord's Day 32 the question was asked and answered, “why must we yet do good works?” In Lords Day 33 question and answer 91, the further question is asked: But what are good works? It is this question that we are going to consider today. The answer given in the Catechism is as follows, "Only those which are done from...
Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 39 – June 1976 Reuben Lost Much, Yet Did Not Lose Out Sermon by Rev. Adrian Leenman, Th. Grad., on Gen.49:3,4 Scripture Reading: Psalm 97 Psalter Hymnal: 170; 94:1,2, (Law); 188; 200:8,9; 308; 490 Beloved Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Sometimes we hear of those special occasions where people have a family re-union. Such an occasion is then celebrated because of an important anniversary or some other celebration where families come together. Grandchildren and in-laws are invited and all in all it is quite a gathering. And is it not...