Word of Salvation – Vol. 21 No. 45 - August 1975   Lord's Day 21 - (Q&A 54)   Sermon by Rev. A Nijhuis, B.D. on Lord’s Day 21 (1) Silent Prayer. "Walk about Zion, go round about her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels; that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God for ever and ever. He will be our Guide for ever."  Psalm 48:12-14. Votum & Salutation Singing: Psalter Hymnal 281:1,2,3 Prayer Scripture Readings: Psalm 122 & Romans 8:28-39. Text: Lord's Day 21a (Question 54 only) Singing: Psalter Hymnal...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 04 – October 1975   The Necessity And Reasons For Good Works   Sermon by Rev. B. Gillard, B.A., B.D. on Lord's Day 32, question 86. Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-11.   Introduction: The Church has always been faced with heresy – that is nothing new.  But how does heresy arise and get within the Church?  One way is when men think too logically, and not biblically.  There are many examples that one could quote in church history, where heresies have arisen because certain men have extended a biblical truth to its logical but unbiblical...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 03 – October 1975   Transferred   Sermon by Rev. A. I. de Graaf, B.D. on Colossians 1:12-14 (Suitable for Thanksgiving) Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Psalter Hymnal: 14; 240; 361; 358:4,5; 266; 151:4.   Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified us to                                     share in the inheritance of the saints, in light.                                     He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness,                                     and transferred us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son,                                     in Who we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.   We need to be thankful every...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 02 – October 1975   The Tools The Lord Gives The Church    Sermon by Rev. Fred Vanderbom, B.A., Th. Grad. on 1Corinthians 12:1-7 Scripture Readings: John 9:1-18, 35 - end. Psalter Hymnal: 281:7-10; 392.   Congregation...! Why is it that the subject of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is usually left alone by us in the Reformed Churches? Many of us would agree that there seem to be TWO VERY IMPORTANT REASONS for this. THE FIRST REASON is that we have often been told that the gifts of the Holy Spirit were...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 01 – October 1975   The Text With Three Miracles   Sermon by Rev. J. J. C Westera, B.D. on 1John 4:7 Scripture Readings: 1Cor.13; 1John 4:1-9 Psalter Hymnal: 278; 251 (law); 310 (faith); 394; 481; 487   Beloved congregation in our Lord Jesus Christ. You will agree with me, I am sure, that this is a wonderful text. It speaks of love, and what is greater or stronger than love? Recently I noticed written on the side of a removalist's van, these words: "Love moves all things". No doubt Mr.Love was the owner...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 09 – December 1975   Glory To God   Sermon by Rev. John Vanderbom, B.D. on Luke 2:130-14 (Christmas Sermon) Scripture Readings: Luke 2:1-20; Psalm 150 Psalter Hymnal: 346:1,5,6; 337; 348; 431:2; 341   And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest,  and on earth peace among men  with whom he is pleased.' Congregation, and friends, and guests, As we listen to the Song of the Angels today, we would do well to keep our feet on the ground!...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 12 – December 1975   It Makes No Sense... Does It?   Sermon by Rev. A. I. de Graaf, B.D. on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 (esp.  vss.2 & 10a) (New Year's Sermon) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 59:19-21, Romans 8:18-25 Psalter Hymnal: 121:1,2; 385; 163:1,2,3,4; 163:5,6,7; 198:1,3,4; 493   Brothers and sisters, Boys and girls, Young people, Congregation of our Lord Jesus! "Vanity of vanities!” Ah yes, and no doubt you have a picture in your mind of a girl spending hours before the mirror dolling herself up, or maybe a young fellow going in for a perm.....But...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 08 – November 1975   We Want A King!   Advent Sermon by the Rev. W.F. Van Brussel, B.D. on 1Samuel 8:20 Scripture Readings: 1Samuel 8, Psalm 72. Psalter Hymnal:. No. 14, 70:1, 2, 70:3, 183:3,4,5, 462, 368   The life of our world the way it is being run today is stacked with dilemmas and difficult choices.  "What would be the appropriate direction for us to take at the present time?"  This is one out of the many puzzles a Prime Minister would be haunted with today.  And all men in a leading...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 07 – November 1975   You Shall Call His Name John   Sermon by Rev. R.O. Zorn, B.A., B.D., M.Th. on Luke 1:13 (Advent Sermon) Scripture Reading: Luke 1:1-17 Psalter Hymnal: 287, 389:1,2 (Law), 389: 3 (Assurance), 333, 331 361:4   Beloved congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, The name John means, "God is gracious.” It is not a name that is only to be found in the New Testament. Already in the Old Testament we find it several times.  In 1Chronicles 3: 24 a certain Johanan is listed as one of David's descendants. ...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 06 – November 1975   The Happy Mourner   Sermon by Rev. Stephen Voorwinde on Matthew 5:4 Scripture Readings: James 4:1-10; Matthew 5:1-12   How do you make people think?  This has been the basic question facing preachers and teachers throughout the course of history.  How have they solved this fundamental problem?  One way is by asking questions and provoking discussion.  Another is by speaking in parables or symbols.  But perhaps the most effective way to make people think is by using the paradox.   What is a paradox?  A paradox is a statement that...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 05 – November 1975   Light   Sermon by Rev. Max H. MacFarlane, Th. Grad. on John 8:12 Scripture Reading: John 8:12-19 Psalter Hymnal: 42, 45 (Law), 448, 453, 493.   What is Light? How would you define it? Well, here is one definition taken from Funk and Wagnall's famous dictionary: "Light is the form of radiant energy that acts on the retina of the eye, and renders visible the objects from which it comes.  It is the illumination or radiance that is apprehended by the sense of vision." Well, every word of that...

Word of Salvation - March 2024   Gethsemane JESUS IN AGONY Sermon by Rev. S. Voorwinde on Luke 22:39-46 Scripture Readings:             Mark 14:32-42 & Luke 22:39-46 Sermon Text:             Luke 22:39-46   Introduction How do you cope with difficult and scary situations that you can’t avoid? As you reflect back on your own life, how have you coped with difficult and scary situations that you couldn’t avoid? Imagine a Year 12 student about to sit the final exam in their worst subject. How do they feel? How do they cope?Or what about Olympic athletes on the starting line for the...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 11 – December 1975   Anxiety Forbidden   Sermon by Rev. Adrian Leenman, Th. Grad. on Matthew 6:31-32 (New Year's sermon) Scripture Reading: Matthew 6 Psalter Hymnal: 183:1,2,3; 111 (law); 200:8,9 (confession); 176; 211; 490   Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, If you would have a talk with a psychologist about his work, then you are likely to find that the greatest problem his patients face is FEAR: fear of going insane, fear of committing suicide, scared of being alone, afraid of heart disease, cancer, death, fainting, some sort of disaster, or:...

Word of Salvation – Vol. 22 No. 10 – December 1975   Christmas Sermon   Sermon by the Rev. P. Koster, B.D. on John 1:14 Scripture Reading: Phil.2:1-11   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, The first eighteen verses of John's gospel, usually known as the prologue, constitute one of the finest pieces of literature that the world has ever known, and is perhaps the best-known introduction to any book ever written. The passage contains ideas and thoughts deep enough to keep a philosopher occupied for years in their contemplation and yet simple and clear enough to prove a continual blessing...

Word of Salvation - June 2018   The Coming King Has Come!   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 9 Scriptures: Zechariah 9 Series: Zechariah - Sermon 12 of 19 Theme:  The Lord’s future royal triumph and rule over the nations for the sake of his people as a humble king FCF:  We can lack joy amidst the trials of this life Proposition:  Rejoice and be encouraged today because in powerful humility, Christ has conquered the world and brought lasting peace   Introduction So far (in the first 8 chapters of the book of Zechariah) the focus has been very...

Word of Salvation - June 2018   Sadness To Celebration   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 7-8 Scriptures: Zechariah 7 and 8 Series:  Zechariah - Sermon 11 of 19. Theme:  Following a question about memorial fasting, the Lord warns his people not to repeat the mistakes of the past. He promises to return and bless his people, exhorting them to be faithful in justice, to persevere and to expect a great ingathering of peoples from the nations into the covenant community. FCF:  Our natural desire for outward religion, not a heartfelt love for the Lord which then flows into...

Word of Salvation - June 2018   The Priest-King Is Crowned   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 6:9-15 Scriptures:  Hebrews 7:1-3; 11-28; Zechariah 6:9-15 Series: Zechariah - Sermon 10 of 19. Theme:  The symbolic crowning of Joshua the priestly king (‘He will be a priest on his throne’) bringing harmony between the church and state FCF:  The battle between church & state Proposition:  Christ, the Branch, the priestly King has been crowned with glory and is now building His church   Introduction ISIS is a word which we have come to know in recent times. It stands for “The...

Word of Salvation - June 2018   Look up again! The Chariots are coming!   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 6:1-8 Scriptures: Zechariah 6:1-8; Revelation 6:1-10 Suggested song of response: STTL308 The strife is o’er, the battles done Series:  Zechariah - Sermon 3 of 19 – Last (8th) night vision Theme:  God is coming to judge the nations and bring final victory for his people when His peace finally reigns throughout the earth, Fallen Condition Focus (FCF): We can become weary and discouraged and ready to cease serving the Lord Proposition:  Continue to labour for the Lord, rest is...

Word of Salvation - June 2018   Our Wickedness is Taken Away   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 5:5-11 Scriptures:  Zechariah 5:5-11; Revelation 7:9-14 Suggested song of response: STTL273 ‘A purple robe’ Series:  Zechariah - Sermon 5 of 19. 7th night vision Theme:  God’s complete removal of wickedness from the covenant community FCF:  We tend not to see the need to eradicate sin from our own hearts Proposition:  The only way to finally deal with evil is to eradicate it completely   Introduction Our family has had the privilege of living in the country for much of our lives....

Word of Salvation - June 2018   Life Under the Scroll   Sermon by Rev. David Waldron on Zechariah 5:1-4 Scriptures: Deuteronomy 28:1-6; 15-20; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Zechariah 5:1-11 Suggested song of response: STTL277 ‘And can it be that I should gain’ Series:  Zechariah - Sermon 7 of 19. 6th night vision Theme:  The judgement of God on specific sins of His people FCF:  We tend to think that sin can be hidden from God’s sight Proposition:  God cannot dwell with his people if there is sin in the camp   Introduction Have you ever looked up to the sky and...