Sermons
Messages From God's Word
Sermons on the Life of Abraham:
Genesis 15. Do you ever get tired of having to live by faith? Abram did -- and God
refreshed his faith by giving him two encouraging signs: the stars and an awesome
covenant ceremony.
Genesis 16. Though God refreshed Abram's faith (see chapter 15), his faith was
pressured by practical considerations -- and by Sarah's suggestion that he father a child
by her servant girl, Hagar. Thankfully, the LORD is the God who sees.
Genesis 17. Here we see what Abraham learned when he, by faith, was face down
before El Shaddai (God Almighty).
Genesis 18:1-15. Here God asked (and answered) a rhetorical question: "Is anything too
difficult for the LORD?" It's the kind of question that confronts and overcomes our doubts.
Genesis 18:16-33. In His covenant mercy, God confided in Abraham, telling him what He
intended to do about the wicked twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham
responded by praying -- by asking God to spare his nephew, Lot, who was living in
Sodom. Did the Judge of All The Earth do what was right?
Genesis 19. God revealed both His justice and His mercy in the destruction of Sodom
and Gomorrah. May we "flee to our lives" to Christ, in whom God's justice and mercy
perfectly meet.
Genesis 20. God was (and is) so good. His faithfulness overwhelmed Abraham's
fear-driven doubts!
Genesis 21. God did exactly what He had promised when Isaac was born. This passage
reveals: (a) God's emphatic faithfulness, (b) Abraham's happy family, (c) Ishmael's tragic
laughter, and (d) God's good providence.
New! Genesis 22. Here we find the origin of proverb among the people of Israel, "On
the mountain of the LORD it will be provided." In this passage God tested Abraham's
faith. But God provided to Abraham the ability to trust Him. And at just the right moment
God provided the Savior we all need.
New! Genesis 23. For Abraham, the death of his wife Sarah was a time of grief. He also
had to arrange for her burial by purchasing a grave in Canaan. But Sarah's grave was
also a symbol of hope. It was like a "down payment" on greater things to come.
Click here for a series of Sermons on the book of Galatians.
Did you know you have something in common with grass and flowers? Like them, time
takes a toll on us. But there's something that never fades or changes. Click here to listen
to a message based on 1 Peter 1:13-25.
What does it mean for us to pray, "Yours is the kingdom, power and glory forever"? This
message explores what King David meant when he filled a prayer with such words -- and
how they can both humble and encourage us when we pray. Click here to listen.
Is guilt something that's real or is it a figment of our imaginations? When Jesus taught us
to pray, He assumed that guilt is real and that we need God (1) to forgive us and (2) to
help us forgive each other. Click here to listen to a message, based on Matthew 18,
about receiving and sharing forgiveness.
In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught us to say, "Hallowed be Your name." But why? What's
the big deal about God's name -- and the way we use it? Click here to listen.
Sermons on the 10 Commandments. Ready to learn more about God's will for your life?
Click here for a list of messages -- one for each of the commandments.
When Jesus rose from the dead, He didn't immediately ascend to heaven. He stayed on
earth a while to assure His followers that He really conquered death. We see this in
Luke 24:13-36, when the Risen Jesus walked with two of His followers on the road to
Emmaus. Click here to listen.
Jesus carefully planned what happened on Palm Sunday, setting in motion a chain of
events leading to His crucifixion on Good Friday. Click here to listen to a message by
Rev. Peter Brouwer on Luke 19:28-40.
Who needs to repent -- and how often? This message explores some of Jesus'
teachings in Luke 13, where He said, "Unless you repent, you also will perish." Click
here to listen.
Are you afraid to take part in the Lord's Supper? Or do you find yourself taking
communion without even preparing? This message, rooted in 1 Corinthians 11, helps us
find a better way, pointing out that the sacrament is "A Supper of Assurance". Click here
to listen.
If we practice "covenant baptism" by administering the sacrament to believers and their
infant children, there are errors to avoid as well as truths to affirm. Click here to listen to
this message, based on Genesis 17:1-14 and Acts 2:36-41.
In life there are many changes. Thankfully, there's Someone who isn't fickle. Hebrews 13
introduces us to Him, saying that Jesus Christ is the same: yesterday, today and forever!
Click here to listen.
Does it ever seem like your faith is out of focus? This message looks at a story from
Matthew 14 and reminds us that there are ways to refocus our faith on Jesus. Click here
to listen.
Have you ever wondered how you, a sinner, can be at peace with a God who is holy,
holy, holy? Then you need to hear what Jesus said in Luke 18:9-14 about being right
with God. Click here to listen.
Is there more to life than the "here and now"? If so, what will it be like? This message
explores what the Bible says about resurrection -- especially in 1 Corinthians 15. Click
here to listen.
Has anyone lived such a life of sin that he or she is beyond God's forgiveness? This
message focuses on a story in Luke 7 and defines three words for forgiveness. Click
here to listen.
God calls the church not only to unity, but also to purity. As we learn from the letter
Jesus sent to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) we must seek to be "A Church
That Is True". Click here to listen.
Who or what is the Holy Spirit? This message explores John 16 and other Scriptures to
help us understand the Holy Spirit and some of what He does in our lives. Click here to
listen.
More Messages From God's Word
Sermons on the Life of Abraham:
Genesis 15. Do you ever get tired of having to live by faith? Abram did -- and God
refreshed his faith by giving him two encouraging signs: the stars and an awesome
covenant ceremony.
Genesis 16. Though God refreshed Abram's faith (see chapter 15), his faith was
pressured by practical considerations -- and by Sarah's suggestion that he father a child
by her servant girl, Hagar. Thankfully, the LORD is the God who sees.
Genesis 17. Here we see what Abraham learned when he, by faith, was face down
before El Shaddai (God Almighty).
Genesis 18:1-15. Here God asked (and answered) a rhetorical question: "Is anything too
difficult for the LORD?" It's the kind of question that confronts and overcomes our doubts.
Genesis 18:16-33. In His covenant mercy, God confided in Abraham, telling him what He
intended to do about the wicked twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham
responded by praying -- by asking God to spare his nephew, Lot, who was living in
Sodom. Did the Judge of All The Earth do what was right?
Genesis 19. God revealed both His justice and His mercy in the destruction of Sodom
and Gomorrah. May we "flee to our lives" to Christ, in whom God's justice and mercy
perfectly meet.
Genesis 20. God was (and is) so good. His faithfulness overwhelmed Abraham's
fear-driven doubts!
Genesis 21. God did exactly what He had promised when Isaac was born. This passage
reveals: (a) God's emphatic faithfulness, (b) Abraham's happy family, (c) Ishmael's tragic
laughter, and (d) God's good providence.
New! Genesis 22. Here we find the origin of proverb among the people of Israel, "On
the mountain of the LORD it will be provided." In this passage God tested Abraham's
faith. But God provided to Abraham the ability to trust Him. And at just the right moment
God provided the Savior we all need.
New! Genesis 23. For Abraham, the death of his wife Sarah was a time of grief. He also
had to arrange for her burial by purchasing a grave in Canaan. But Sarah's grave was
also a symbol of hope. It was like a "down payment" on greater things to come.
Click here for a series of Sermons on the book of Galatians.
Did you know you have something in common with grass and flowers? Like them, time
takes a toll on us. But there's something that never fades or changes. Click here to listen
to a message based on 1 Peter 1:13-25.
What does it mean for us to pray, "Yours is the kingdom, power and glory forever"? This
message explores what King David meant when he filled a prayer with such words -- and
how they can both humble and encourage us when we pray. Click here to listen.
Is guilt something that's real or is it a figment of our imaginations? When Jesus taught us
to pray, He assumed that guilt is real and that we need God (1) to forgive us and (2) to
help us forgive each other. Click here to listen to a message, based on Matthew 18,
about receiving and sharing forgiveness.
In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught us to say, "Hallowed be Your name." But why? What's
the big deal about God's name -- and the way we use it? Click here to listen.
Sermons on the 10 Commandments. Ready to learn more about God's will for your life?
Click here for a list of messages -- one for each of the commandments.
When Jesus rose from the dead, He didn't immediately ascend to heaven. He stayed on
earth a while to assure His followers that He really conquered death. We see this in
Luke 24:13-36, when the Risen Jesus walked with two of His followers on the road to
Emmaus. Click here to listen.
Jesus carefully planned what happened on Palm Sunday, setting in motion a chain of
events leading to His crucifixion on Good Friday. Click here to listen to a message by
Rev. Peter Brouwer on Luke 19:28-40.
Who needs to repent -- and how often? This message explores some of Jesus'
teachings in Luke 13, where He said, "Unless you repent, you also will perish." Click
here to listen.
Are you afraid to take part in the Lord's Supper? Or do you find yourself taking
communion without even preparing? This message, rooted in 1 Corinthians 11, helps us
find a better way, pointing out that the sacrament is "A Supper of Assurance". Click here
to listen.
If we practice "covenant baptism" by administering the sacrament to believers and their
infant children, there are errors to avoid as well as truths to affirm. Click here to listen to
this message, based on Genesis 17:1-14 and Acts 2:36-41.
In life there are many changes. Thankfully, there's Someone who isn't fickle. Hebrews 13
introduces us to Him, saying that Jesus Christ is the same: yesterday, today and forever!
Click here to listen.
Does it ever seem like your faith is out of focus? This message looks at a story from
Matthew 14 and reminds us that there are ways to refocus our faith on Jesus. Click here
to listen.
Have you ever wondered how you, a sinner, can be at peace with a God who is holy,
holy, holy? Then you need to hear what Jesus said in Luke 18:9-14 about being right
with God. Click here to listen.
Is there more to life than the "here and now"? If so, what will it be like? This message
explores what the Bible says about resurrection -- especially in 1 Corinthians 15. Click
here to listen.
Has anyone lived such a life of sin that he or she is beyond God's forgiveness? This
message focuses on a story in Luke 7 and defines three words for forgiveness. Click
here to listen.
God calls the church not only to unity, but also to purity. As we learn from the letter
Jesus sent to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) we must seek to be "A Church
That Is True". Click here to listen.
Who or what is the Holy Spirit? This message explores John 16 and other Scriptures to
help us understand the Holy Spirit and some of what He does in our lives. Click here to
listen.
More Messages From God's Word
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