Sermon Resources
Welcome to our sermon resources page. Here you'll find discussion guides and leader materials for each Sunday's sermon to help deepen your understanding of God's Word and apply it to your daily life
March 27, 2025 evening
Baptized into Christ's Death and Life
Romans 6:1-14
This sermon explores the significance of baptism through Romans 6:1-14 and the Heidelberg Catechism. The pastor emphasizes that baptism is neither an empty ritual nor a magical guarantee of salvation, but rather a powerful sign of our union with Christ in both His death and resurrection. The sermon explains how baptism visibly portrays two spiritual realities: the washing away of sins through Christ's blood (justification) and renewal through Christ's Spirit (sanctification). Dr. Mark Beach encourages believers not to "put baptism on a shelf" but to see it as a defining marker of their identity in Christ that shapes daily life through progressive dying to sin and living in holiness.
March 27, 2025
The Seed Worth Sowing
Matthew 13:1-23
"The Seed Worth Sowing" is a sermon based on Jesus' Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-23. Mr. Daniel Hofland develops three main points: the diversity of soils (representing different responses to the gospel), the method of the sower (explaining Jesus' purpose in teaching through parables), and the quality of the seed (emphasizing the power and value of the gospel message). Using an engaging illustration about hypothetical "golden nugget seeds," the sermon demonstrates why the gospel should be shared widely without discrimination, even when not all will respond positively. The message emphasizes Reformed theological concepts such as total depravity and God's sovereignty in salvation while encouraging believers to faithfully sow the gospel seed, trusting the Holy Spirit to prepare hearts to receive it.
March 20, 2025
A New Day Has Dawned
Romans 15:14-22
This sermon, based on Matthew 27:45-54 and Matthew 28:1-10, explores the profound significance of Christ's death and resurrection. Rev. John Vermeer uses the metaphor of dawn—"a new day has dawned"—to explain how the resurrection fundamentally transforms human history and experience. The sermon is structured around three main themes: resurrection signs (the earthquake, angel, rolled stone), resurrection words (God's interpretive message), and the resurrected Christ himself. Throughout, the preacher emphasizes that Christ's resurrection establishes a new covenant, begins a new age, and offers believers a new perspective characterized by peace, pardon, hope, reverence, grace, joy, and worship. The sermon concludes by reminding listeners that this resurrection reality "makes all the difference for all the rest of our days."
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April 13, 2025
The King Comes In Yahweh's Name
Mark 11:1-10
This sermon on Mark 11:1-10 examines Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, revealing Him as the divine King who comes with Yahweh's authority. Pastor Anema demonstrates how Jesus exercises God's authority by commanding disciples to obtain an untrained colt and accurately predicting events before they happen. The sermon explores how Jesus receives praise as the victorious King, the promised Davidic King, and the saving King who came to deliver people from sin rather than political oppression. The message challenges listeners to submit to Jesus' authority, trust Him with their future, participate in His mission, rely on His faithfulness, and seek His salvation from sin daily.
April 8, 2025
The Powerful Humility Of The King
Matthew 27:32-34
"The Powerful Humility of The King" examines Matthew 27:32-44, focusing on Christ's journey to crucifixion and His endurance on the cross. The sermon reveals how Jesus demonstrated true power through humility rather than self-preservation. While the world mocked Him with demands to "save yourself," Christ's refusal to come down from the cross accomplished our salvation. The sermon challenges believers to embrace sacrificial living that reflects Christ's example—taking up our crosses in daily acts of self-denial that serve others. Through powerful examples and biblical connections, the sermon contrasts the world's understanding of power with Christ's kingdom values, ultimately showing that the life that truly matters is one lived in humble service rather than self-interest.
March 30, 2025
Maddening Rage Against The Lamb of God
John 11:45-53
This sermon by Dr. Mark Beach explores the account in John 11:45-53 of the religious leaders' plot to kill Jesus following the resurrection of Lazarus. The message examines the stark contrast between faith and unbelief in response to Jesus' miraculous works, particularly highlighting the irony of how the high priest Caiaphas unwittingly prophesied Christ's sacrificial death. The sermon addresses the central question: In the face of overwhelming evidence of Christ's identity, why do people still choose unbelief over faith?
March 16, 2025
The Dishonoring Of The King
Matthew 27:27-31
In this sermon on Matthew 27:27-31, Rev. John Vermeer explores the profound irony of Jesus' mocking by Roman soldiers, demonstrating how appearances can be deceiving in God's redemptive plan. The message contrasts worldly glory (focused on outward appearances) with true glory (found in Christ's sacrificial love), showing how the soldiers unwittingly created a portrait of fallen humanity while Jesus willingly bore our deserved humiliation. The sermon powerfully answers the question: "Why should Christ's apparent defeat and humiliation inspire rather than discourage us?" by revealing that this moment of seeming weakness was actually God preparing Christ as the Savior and King, offering believers "the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime" to know and serve the true King.
March 16, 2025
The Triumph of God's Grace
Genesis 14
In this sermon on Genesis 14, Rev. John Vermeer explores how an ancient battle narrative reveals profound truths about God's gracious work through Christ. The message examines the contrast between Abram as "his brother's keeper" and the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, King of Salem, showing how both point to Christ's redemptive work. The sermon addresses a key question: How do we distinguish between glorying in God's grace and glorying in ourselves? Through careful exposition, we see that this seemingly disconnected historical account ultimately demonstrates how God triumphs through apparent weakness, achieving victory not through human strength but divine provision.
March 9, 2025
The Backtracking of Abram
Genesis 13
This sermon explores the spiritual journey of Abraham in Genesis 13 as he returns from his detour in Egypt to the land God promised him. Through Abraham's experience, we see a powerful pattern of spiritual restoration: returning to God's promises, remaining faithful despite challenges, and experiencing God's renewal.
