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Is One Better than Many? (LD 30, Hebrews 7:22-23) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The drama of Israel’s worship most likely surpasses anything that we see today. Think about what it must have been…

16 years ago

Why Pity a Plant? (Jonah 4:1-11)

The city of Nineveh is a city of human independence and self-rule. In many cases this would be the ideal…

16 years ago

This is My Body and Blood (LD 27; I Corinthians 10:16-17) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ states at the institution of the Lord’s supper, "This is my body and this is my blood." What does…

16 years ago

Extra Ordo Salutis (Beyond the Ordo Salitus) Romans 8:26-30; LD 1)

What are the three essentials for salvation? How can we summarize our three essentials in one essential? How is the…

16 years ago

Israel's Conquest under Joshua (Joshua 13:7-24)

The author of Hebrews states, "For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day…

16 years ago

Why Not Passover? (Luke 22:14-23; LD 28) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We know that then Israel left Egypt there was a feast that they would celebrate every year called Passover. We…

16 years ago

Israel's Championship Under Moses (Joshua 12:1-6)

King Shihon and Og were two kings who met the fury of the Lord at the hand of Moses. Why…

16 years ago

Who Receives the Sign of Baptism? (Acts 2:39; cf Genesis 17:7; Joel 2:32) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Baptism is a sign that accompanies the gospel as the apostles go into the nations. This is a sign that…

16 years ago

What is the Significance of Baptism? (Luke 3:15-17; LD 26) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Christ tells the disciples to go forth, to preach, disciple, and the baptize the nations in the name of the…

16 years ago

The South Will Not Rise Again (Joshua 10:29-43)

The nations of the southern empire have come together and conspired against Joshua. However, these southern cities fail to see…

16 years ago

The True Lord of Righteousness (Joshua 10:15-28)

A man takes on the name "Lord of Righteousness" and then challenges the people of Israel. This man has experienced…

16 years ago

Why the Sacraments? (Matthew 28:16-20; Lord’s Day 25) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We know that Christ has been raised from the dead. However, after Christ is raised from the dead he meets…

16 years ago

The King of Righteousness (Joshua 10:1-14)

The Gibeonites have deceived the Israelites. The nations conspired with Gibeon to fight against Israel. Israel entered into covenant with…

16 years ago

Indebted to God (Philippeans 2:12; BC 24, LD 24) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

So, we know that it is God who secured, and it is Christ who redeemed. Does this mean that Christ…

16 years ago

Covenant Deception (Joshua 9:1-27)

So, Israel is in the promised land, and they have had their covenant renewal ceremony. So, it seems that all…

16 years ago

Secured Without Merit? (John 10:28, 29; Ephesians 2:8; Canons of Dordt Head 2 Article 8) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

It is a blessing to possess everlasting life now. However, how do we receive this life? If the Lord merely…

16 years ago

How Can We Have Eternal Life Now? (Isa. 64:4; I Corinthians 2:9; LD 22) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Have you ever asked yourself, "what is eternal life?" Stop and ponder that statement. We look around us and we…

16 years ago

The Covenant Renewal (Joshua 8:31-35)

So, we come together every week in worship for a covenant renewal ceremony whereby we consider who we are in…

16 years ago

So, This is What You Will Do For Your Name (Joshua 8:1-29)

After Joshua is defeated at the first battle at Ai he asked the Lord, "What will you do for your…

16 years ago

How Can We Be United in a Name? (1 Corinthians 1:10-17; LD 21) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

After Joshua is defeated at the first battle at Ai he asked the Lord, "What will you do for your…

16 years ago

What is Different Then and Now? (Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-28; LD 20) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

So it is a blessing to have the Spirit as we are set apart as the living people of God.…

16 years ago

Achan Learns that Holy War is Wholly War (Joshua 7:10-26)

So, we know that Achan has sinned, but what will be the consequence? How will Israel deal with this sin…

16 years ago

How Can the Last Judgement Be Encouraging? (Romans 8:18-30, LD 19) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

There is no doubt that we serve a greater priest in this age. He is Christ Jesus who is resurrected…

17 years ago

What About Your Name? (Joshua 7:1-9)

So, the people of Israel have claimed a great victory. The city that acted as a gateway in Canaan literally…

17 years ago

The Ordeal Warrior Tried Again (Job 2:1-13)

The time for the sons of man to appear before the living God takes place once again in time. Satan…

17 years ago

Delivered From the Pit of Hell (Jonah 2:1-10)

The AWOL prophet is delivered from the pit of the earth. He is delivered from death, and rejoices in the…

17 years ago

When Two Worlds Collide (Joshua 6)

There is no mistaking that Canaan is the land that Israel is to have, and the Lord is going give…

17 years ago

Does Christ's Resurrection Benefit Us Now? (Romans 8:1-11, LD 17) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The work of Christ takes away our offense before the Father. In fact, Christ being the first fruits guarantees our…

17 years ago

The Mysterious Warrior-The Angel of the Lord (Joshua 5:13-15)

So, Joshua is before the Angel of the Lord. He is here helpless before this warrior. However, if the Angel…

17 years ago

Why Are There Two Natures? (John 10:22-30, Belgic Confession Article 19) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The prophet Ezekiel promises that God will come as the good shepherd to gather His people into one flock. There…

17 years ago

A Monumental Moment (Joshua 4:1-24)

When we travel and see monuments we look at them and remember the significant event or person that is commemorated.…

17 years ago

How Do We Become sons of God? (Ephesians 1:11, LD 13)

We are sons of the living God. How can we, the ones who sinned in the first Adam, be sons…

17 years ago

A Realized Rest (Joshua 3:1-14)

The author of Hebrews tells us that Joshua did not give Israel rest. How can it be that Israel did…

17 years ago

The Prostitutes Profession (Joshua 2:1-24)

Rarely, do we think of Rahab as facilitating religion. However, in this passage there is a great irony in how…

17 years ago

Unlimited Atonement? (Hebrews 7:11-28; COD Head 2 Art. 3; LD 11) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

What does it mean that the atonement of Christ is limited? How can it be limited if Christ makes an…

17 years ago

Seize Your Land (Joshua 1:10-18)

When we think of a gift we think of something that is freely given. However, when we look at Joshua…

17 years ago

Creator, Sustainer, and Re-Creator (Acts 17:22-33, LD 10) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Some say that God loves all people. To an extent this is true as we see by the Lord continuing…

17 years ago

Moses, My Servant, is Dead

The author of Hebrews tells us that Abraham was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and…

17 years ago

The Big Basin (John 13:1-19)

Enjoy this message from Rev. Gary Findley as Rev. Lindemulder enjoyed a week off.

17 years ago

The Eschatology of James (James 4:13-15)

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17 years ago

The Creator and Re-Creator (Acts 17:22-33; BC Article 12 LD 9) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

There is little debate among Christians that God is the judge over heaven and earth. However, what is the proof…

17 years ago

The Israel of God (Galatians 6:11-18)

Jacob was named Israel after wrestling with God. His legacy was to inherit the promised land of Canaan, and that…

17 years ago

How Can Christ Inherit a Greater Name? (Hebrews 1:1-4, Belgic Confession Article 8) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

I am sure that many of us have wondered what it must have been like to worship in the temple.…

17 years ago

The AWOL Prophet (Jonah 1:1-3)

The word of the Lord came to Jonah. This is a common way for a prophet to be dispatched to…

17 years ago

Who is in the Kingdom? (John 3:22-38, LD 7) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

If all men have been legally condemned in Adam does this mean that all men are legally vindicated in Christ?…

17 years ago

The Law of Christ (Galatians 6:1-10)

The church has been baptized into Christ, and we are not under Moses. However, the apostle Paul declares that we…

17 years ago

The Unfolding Mystery (Genesis 3:15, Colossians 1:24-29, Belgic Confession Article 5) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The Good News of redemption was published in the garden of Eden after the fall. However, if the gospel was…

17 years ago

The Greater Mission (Luke 24:1-12)

Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead. When we say that Christ has been raised from the dead this…

17 years ago

Why a God-Man? (John 17:1-5, LD 5) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

The Israelites sacrificed animals as a means of cleansing. There are different sacrifices prescribed for different offenses. If this is…

17 years ago