Sermons on Voyager 1:

How To Experience The Presence Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Do you feel separated from God? That there is a distance between you that stops you from experiencing His presence or His love and mercy? 2. Today we consider what it is that separates you from God and how that separation can be destroyed. How we can be near to God and enjoy Him ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today is a special day - as we have received Tom and Jonathan Olsen as members of First Reformed Church. We celebrate the grace of God that He calls us into fellowship with one another. We celebrate the participation of the Olsen family in our fellowship over the past few ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Interpersonal Do's And Don'ts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do's 1.

Do's 1. Love one another as Jesus Christ has loved you. (John 13:34,35) 2. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love and pursue Godly goals together. (Romans 12:10) 3. Honor one another above yourself and speak affirmingly to each other with respect. (Rom. 12:10) 4. Share with God's people ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Bold

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Chris Workman on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 1.

Introduction: 1. Who is the God we serve? What makes him different from other gods? (Subject) a. Greeks and Romans believed in a pantheon of gods who exercised control over particular areas of the world and human life. b. Products of ancient folklore; existed in stories, minds. 2. In our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Whom Be The Glory?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The most violent game I have ever played is musical chairs. Not football or hockey but musical chairs. We used to play it in youth group or a church socials. Here were God-loving, peaceful, church going individuals playing a game for fun. No prizes, no trophies, no titles were up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Boldly To The Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Chuck Bero on Oct 18, 2000

REVIEW 1.

REVIEW 1. In our study thus far we have seen the concern of the author of "The Book of Hebrews" . . . a. That Jewish Christians remain steadfast and form in their faith b. That they not make the same mistakes of departing from the living God, as did many of their ancestors 2. His "modus operandi" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Who Is Wise?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Indescribable Gift

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

OUTLINE 1.

OUTLINE 1. We have so much to be thankful for. We live in freedom, in relative richness. We are not in a time of war. We have work, good health, family. We have been chosen by God to be His people. We have His word that lets us know Him. We know that He is watching over us. We know He is faithful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is No Other Gospel

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 1.

Introduction: 1. At different times in the history of western civilization the focus of humanity was based on different things. (a) The Greeks was philosophy; (b) for the Roman was peace through power, (c) for the middle ages was the church (d) the Renaissance put man in the center of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Hosanna

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. As we began worship today we heard the children sing Hosanna. As we read the liturgy for baptism and as the vows were made, we too said "hosanna." And as we read God’s word we heard both the people along the road into Jerusalem and the apostle Paul cry out "Hosanna!" 2. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accept One Another

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Don’t take this the wrong way, but you, the people of First Reformed Church, are really an odd or a strange group of people. Perhaps I feel I can say this because I won’t be here the next two Sundays. But its something that I want you to think about this morning. You are a odd or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Contributed by Marc Jones on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction:  1.

Introduction:  1. Where have all the heroes gone? 2. I remember that as a child, I had many heroes. 3. Through books I remember reading of the great men of history - of pharaohs and kings, of inventors and pioneers, and of presidents like Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. 4. On ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13