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What is So Triumphant about the Triumphal Entry? (Luke 19:28-40)

What is a victory? At what point can a commander declare that he has had a victory? Is it when…

17 years ago

Whoever Believes in Him Shall Not Be Ashamed (Canons of Dordt Head 1, Article 4; LD 4) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

We know that Adam plunged the race into sin, and we know that we are guilty. We also know that…

17 years ago

What is Freedom? (Galatians 5:13-26)

What is freedom? This is a question that could spark a serious discussion in almost any group. However, how does…

17 years ago

Sinners by Choice? (Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12-21, LD 3) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

Are we really so bad that we hate God and our neighbor? If this is the case then when did…

17 years ago

Faith Working Through Love (Galatians 5:2-12)

Why does the apostle Paul say that it is "faith working through love" rather than "love working through faith?" Is…

17 years ago

Catechism Sermon Update | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

If you would like to receive catechism podcasts please subscribe to the new feed titled, "Catechism Sermons 2008-2009." The old…

17 years ago

What Does it Mean to be Redeemed? (1 Peter 1:3-9; LD 1) | 2008-2009 Catechism Sermons

When we face a setback in life our first instinct is not to rejoice. However, Peter tells us to rejoice…

17 years ago

My Little Children (Galatians 4:12-20)

The apostle Paul is offended and hurt that this church no longer follows him. Is the apostle Paul justified in…

17 years ago

Why Do We Close in "Amen?" (Hebrews 10:19-25; LD 52) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

The high priest of Israel could enter the holy place once a year. The drama that is involved in this…

17 years ago

The Lord's Generous Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35; LD 51) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Sorry for the delay in the podccast, but things are up and running again. Please enjoy this sermon as Rev.…

17 years ago

Until The Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:1-11)

We are very familiar with time and telling the current time. We have watches, clocks, and even atomic clocks that…

17 years ago

Baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:23-30)

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17 years ago

Participation in Christ's Kingdom (2 Peter 1:3-11; HC 55)

How can we who are human become part of the divine nature? If we are those who are elected of…

17 years ago

Mankind’s Dwelling Place (Romans 12:1-2)

When we think of sacrifice we think of something that loses its life for the sake of another. The apostle…

17 years ago

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Luke 12:22-34; LD 50) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

What is going to happen tomorrow? You might be looking at your calendar and thinking about your schedule. However, do…

17 years ago

Is the Law Contrary to the Promise? (Galatians 3:15-22)

How can someone possess their inheritance, but at the same time not have their inheritance? This is what happens with…

17 years ago

Your Will Be Done (Luke 14:25-33; LD 49) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

Many of us can easily recite the Lord’s prayer, but many times we fail to pause to consider what we…

17 years ago

Cursed is Everyone Hanged upon a Tree (Galatians 3:10-14)

"A hanged man is cursed by God." This is what the Lord says to Moses in Deuteronomy 21:23. The fate…

17 years ago

Has the Kingdom Come or Is it Coming? (Romans 8:18-25 LD 48) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

"For I consider the sufferings at this present time are not worthy comparing with the glory that is to be…

17 years ago

The Glorious Folly (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5)

What is wisdom? This is an age old question that has been asked throughout the ages. What if we said…

17 years ago

The Greater Exodus King: Great Comission (Matthew 28:16-20)

Last week we saw the contrast of two kings: Herod and Christ. Herod wanted absolute power, but the magi still…

17 years ago

What Does it Mean to Hallow the Name of God? (Luke 1:46-56; LD 47) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines Hallow as, "to make holy or set apart for holy use." When we pray the…

17 years ago

Micah and the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

The Lord has stated that His seed will triumph over the Serpent’s seed. However, the actual details of this coming…

17 years ago

Why do we Pray "Our Father in Heaven?" (Romans 8:12-17; LD 46) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. What does this statement in Romans 8:1 have to…

17 years ago

Why Should We Pray? (Psalm 50:14, 15, Matthew 7:7-11) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

We have seen from the law of the Lord that there is a different application of the law for Israel…

17 years ago

The Christmas Warrior Shepherd (Micah 5:1-6)

The covenant people of God are to be the triumphant people through the seed of the woman. When we survey…

17 years ago

What Historia Means to Me Part 3 (Misc. Texts LD 5)

This message is titled "What the Historia Means to Me: The Two Trees (sermon 3)" Rev. Lindemulder traces the probation…

17 years ago

Peter's Enduring Last Testament

Peter gives his thesis statement in his last will and testament. Peter declares the realized exodus of being presently redeemed…

17 years ago

Living in the Power of Heaven

Rev. Lindemulder goes through these verses showing how God is at work in us. The emphasis placed here is not…

17 years ago

So Why Keep the Law? (Deut. 7:25; I Tim. 3:16, LD 44) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

We know that man will not attain perfection in this life. We have also seen that the application of the…

17 years ago

O Foolish Galatians (Galatians 3:1-9)

The dark depths of hell are intimidating for anyone to consider. This is exactly what Abraham saw as he peered…

17 years ago

What about Slander? (Deut. 19:15-21; I Peter 4:1-11, LD 43) | 2006-2007 Catechism Sermons

We know that even under the laws of the land it is wrong to slander a fellow citizen. If someone…

17 years ago

The Epilogue

Job desired to be vindicated by the Lord before the people. This happens showing the heavenly wisdom of suffering to…

17 years ago

The Champion's Wise Concession

Job concedes that he is not gilgamesh and can only have wisdom by submitting to the heavenly Lord. This forcasts…

17 years ago

The Plaintiff's Alternative Challenge

Job has expressed his desire to battle with God and enter into his courts. In the previous section he conceded…

17 years ago

The Majestic Plaintiff Speaks

Job's wish is finally granted. The Most High answers Job. However, Yahweh never gives a defense for what He has…

17 years ago

Elihu Continues: The Wisdom of a Suffering Victory

The apostle Paul taunts the wise of the world and the informed Jew to challenge his understanding of wisdom. Here…

17 years ago

Job, A Man Before the Sovereign Lord

Elihu makes clear to Job that if Job was a ruler he would understand that he is putting his rule…

17 years ago

God's Consistent Justice

Rev Lindemulder looks at Job 34 in light of the context of Elihu's speech. It seems that Elihu is speaking…

17 years ago

Suffering in Light of the Angel Redeemer

Rev Lindemulder goes through the argument of Elihu. Here is the first speech that understands suffering in light of a…

17 years ago

Elihu's Apologetic Speech (Job 32)

Rev Lindemulder lays out the speech of this counselor who has listened to the dialogue. This counselor is tied to…

17 years ago

Job's Closing Argument (Job 31)

Rev Lindemulder lays out the argument of Job 31:1-40. Here Job concludes as the ordeal warrior asking God to give…

17 years ago

The Lamenting Champion (Job 30)

Rev Lindemulder lays out the lament of Job argueing that he is taking the words of Psalm 22 upon himself.…

17 years ago

Job Begins the Trial: Job 29:1-25

Rev. Lindemulder lays out the implications of this chapter as Job initiates the trial with God desiring to enter into…

17 years ago

A Superior Wisdom: Job 28:1-28

Job states the marvel of man's technological advancements, but in all these advancements man still cannot find true heavenly wisdom.

17 years ago

Job's Integrity Oath (Job 27:1-23)

Job swears an oath of integrity before the counselors, and gives them a warning of the coming judgment as they…

17 years ago

God's Unrestrained Majesty (Job 26:1-14)

Job makes clear that Bildad and the counselors do not grasp the sovereign reign of the All Mighty God or…

17 years ago

Bildad's Rebuttal (Job 25:1-6)

Bildad attempts to answer Job's challenge raised in chapter 24. However, Bildad ironically forcassts the serpent's defeat rather than refuting…

17 years ago

Job's Theodicy Commentary: Why does God work the way he does? (Job 24:1-25)

Job responds to the counselors explaining to them that the universe is not as black and white as they present…

17 years ago