Owen Sound Canadian Reformed Church
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TREASURE THE LORD’S COMING!
TREASURE THE LORD’S COMING!
1) A message for all
2) A message for some especially
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Luke 12:35–48
Luke 12
WHO BRINGS YOU CLOSE TO GOD?
WHO BRINGS YOU CLOSE TO GOD?
Your Mediator Jesus Christ is
1) true man
2) the righteous one
3) true God
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6
Ephesians 2:11–22
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND!
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND!
This is a matter of our
1) head
2) heart
3) hands
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
1 Peter 4:7–11
1 Peter 3—4
THE LORD PROVIDES A HIGH PRIEST TO PAY OUR DEBTS
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Student Jeffrey Uriarte
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 5
Zechariah 3
Hebrews 9:11–22
Revelation 7:9–17
BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY AND POWER TO RAISE THE DEAD TO LIFE
a) Christ raised the dead man
b) Christ raises dead hearts
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Student Jeffrey Uriarte
Texts:
John 11:38–44
John 11:1–44
DO YOU LOVE GOD’S JUSTICE?
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4
Psalm 7
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD IS OUR DELIGHT
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD IS OUR DELIGHT
1) joy
2) praise
3) prayer
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 122
TO HEAR THE GOSPEL, WE MUST KNOW WHAT WE’RE WORTH
TO HEAR THE GOSPEL, WE MUST KNOW
WHAT WE’RE WORTH
1) created worthy
2) became worthless
3) how unworthy!
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3
Romans 3:9–18
THE LORD LOVES FAITHFULNESS DO NOT BE FAITHLESS
THE LORD LOVES FAITHFULNESS
DO NOT BE FAITHLESS
1) the foundation (10)
2) the corruption (11-12)
3) the caution (13-16)
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Malachi 2:10–16
Malachi 2
Series:
Malachi
IN GOD’S HOUSE, THE LAWS ARE CLEARLY STATED FOR A CLEAR PURPOSE
IN GOD’S HOUSE, THE LAWS ARE CLEARLY STATED FOR
A CLEAR PURPOSE:
• God makes the law known
• The law convicts us of sin
• The law convicts us of punishment
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. M. Vanderlinde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2
Amos 2:4—3:8
THE LORD SHOWS US THE BELIEVERS ARE MORE LIKE HIM THAN WE MIGHT THINK
THE LORD SHOWS US THE BELIEVERS ARE MORE
LIKE HIM THAN WE MIGHT THINK:
• In righteousness
• In character
• In purity
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. M. Vanderlinde
Texts:
1 John 3:1–3
1 John 2:28—3:10
MY ONLY COMFORT IN LIFE AND DEATH IS THAT I BELONG TO MY FAITHFUL SAVIOUR
a) he adopted me
b) he keeps me
c) he transforms me
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
1 Peter 1
DOES YOUR PRIEST HAVE A PASSION FOR GOD's WORD?
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Malachi 2:1–9
Exodus 32:15–35
Numbers 25
OUR LORD JESUS TEACHES US TO PRAY TO BE SAVED FROM THE EVIL
OUR LORD JESUS TEACHES US TO PRAY
TO BE SAVED FROM THE EVIL
1) Knowing ourselves
2) Knowing our enemies
3) Knowing our God
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52
Ephesians 6:10–20
DOES YOUR PRIEST LEAD YOU TO OFFER YOURSELF TO GOD?
DOES YOUR PRIEST LEAD YOU TO OFFER
YOURSELF TO GOD?
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Malachi 1:6–14
Malachi 1
Series:
Malachi
TO THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM THE LORD PROMISES: YOU WILL DO GREATER WORKS THAN THOSE I HAVE DONE
TO THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM THE LORD PROMISES:
YOU WILL DO GREATER WORKS THAN THOSE I HAVE DONE
1. How to understand this promise - Its meaning
2. How is it possible to do that? - Its foundation
3. How is it real today? - Its fulfilment
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Paulin Bedard
Texts:
John 14:12–14
John 14:1–14
THE LORD DECLARES HIS LOVE FOR YOU
THE LORD DECLARES HIS LOVE FOR YOU
1) his love was disputed
2) his love is indisputable
3) his love will never be disputed
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Malachi 1:1–5
Malachi 1
JACOB’S WRESTLING MATCH
JACOB’S WRESTLING MATCH
1) It shows his weakness
2) It teaches him where to find strength
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. M. ten Haaf
Texts:
Genesis 32:22–32
Genesis 32:1–21
REDEMPTION THROUGH LEAH
REDEMPTION THROUGH LEAH
1) Jacob’s desire
2) Laban’s treachery
3) The LORD’s design
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. M. ten Haaf
Texts:
Genesis 29
Genesis 49:1–12
PRAY FOR FORGIVENESS
PRAY FOR FORGIVENESS
1) its root
2) its fruit
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 51
Deuteronomy 29:16–29
Hebrews 12:1–17
WE THANK GOD FOR COMPLETING HIS WORK
WE THANK GOD FOR COMPLETING HIS WORK
1) scoop
2) scope
3) scarp
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 138
Psalm 137
OPEN YOUR MOUTH WIDE AND I WILL FILL IT
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 81:10
Psalm 81
Matthew 22:1–14
A PEOPLE OF LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS
a) a worldly wisdom
b) a complete Christ
c) a glorious purpose
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. David Pol
Texts:
1 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 2:4–10
WITHOUT GOD'S BLESSING, EVERYTHING IS POINTLESS
WITHOUT GOD'S BLESSING,
EVERYTHING IS POINTLESS
1. Our thoughts
2. Our words
3. Our deeds
Time:
Afternoon
Read by:
Elder Ken Hutten
Texts:
Psalm 127:1–2
Ecclesiastes 2
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 50
CHRIST, OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
CHRIST, OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
1. Hold Fast;
2. Hold Fast to Christ;
3. Christ Holds Us Fast
Time:
Morning
Read by:
Elder Dan Dupuis
Texts:
Hebrews 4:14
Hebrews 4
“FATHER, YOUR WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.”
“FATHER, YOUR WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN
HEAVEN.”
A prayer for obedience.
1. Why we need to pray this?
2. We pray for a transformed will that is obedient.
3. We pray for an obedient community.
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. M. H. VanLuik
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 49
Matthew 7:24–27
Mark 3:31–35
Romans 5:12–19
Romans 12:1–2
THE JOY OF LIVING IN THE MESSIANIC AGE.
THE JOY OF LIVING IN THE MESSIANIC AGE.
1.The question about fasting.
2.The answer about eating and drinking.
3.The old forms are inappropriate for the new age.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. M. H. VanLuik
Texts:
Luke 5:33–39
Luke 5:12–39
THE CHILDREN OF THE FATHER PRAY FOR THE COMING OF THEIR FATHERS KINGDOM
a) the gospel of the king
b) the honor of the king
c) the victory of the king
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Dr. G. H Visscher
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 48
Isaiah 52
Acts 28:23—Romans 1:6
THE HEAVENLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM, IS THE GLORIOUS PARADISE OF GOD
a) paradise regained
b) Adam restored
c) worship forevermore
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Dr. G. H Visscher
Texts:
Revelation 22:1–5
Genesis 2:4–17
Ezekiel 47:1–12
PRAY FIRST FOR GOD’S NAME
PRAY FIRST FOR GOD’S NAME
1) that God would glorify his name
2) that I would glorify his name
3) that everyone would glorify his name.
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 47
John 12:20–36
MAY THE LORD REMEMBER THE ENEMIES OF ZION
MAY THE LORD REMEMBER THE ENEMIES OF ZION
1) Zion’s cries
2) Zion’s praise
3) Zion’s hope
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 137
Jeremiah 50:1–16
Ezekiel 25:12–14
PRAY, “OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN”
PRAY, “OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN”
1) childlike reverence
2) childlike trust
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Matthew 18:1–9
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46
HIS STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER
HIS STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER
1) The message
2) The amplified message
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 136
LET THE LORD HEAR YOU PRAY
LET THE LORD HEAR YOU PRAY
1) knowing him
2) knowing self
3) knowing Christ
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 45
James 1:1–11
James 4:1–10
PRAISE THE LORD
PRAISE THE LORD
1) Reasons
His i) character ii) creation power iii) salvation power
2) Results
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Psalm 135
THE GOD OF PEACE WILL SOON CRUSH SATAN UNDER YOUR FEET
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Romans 16:20
Romans 16
OUR LORD PREACHES THE LAW STRICTLY SO THAT WE FIND GRACE
a) the grace of his blood
b) the grace of his spirit
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Rev. Steve Vandevelde
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44
Matthew 5:1–30
CHRIST OUR LORD ASSURES US THAT NO SPACE OR TIME WILL SEPARATE US FROM HIM:
CHRIST OUR LORD ASSURES US THAT NO SPACE OR
TIME WILL SEPARATE US FROM HIM:
1. His absence creates longing
2. His presence fills all things
3. His person unites all things
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Dr. T. VanRaalte
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18
Isaiah 57:14–21
Jeremiah 23:20–24
Colossians 3:1–4
Belgic Confession: Article 19
THE LORD IMPRESSES HIS COVENANT UPON UNSTABLE PEOPLE THROUGH A STONE.
THE LORD IMPRESSES HIS COVENANT UPON
UNSTABLE PEOPLE THROUGH A STONE. HE DOES SO:
1. To let creation speak of him (not of idols);
2. To let his Word speak through generations.
Time:
Morning
Minister:
Dr. T. VanRaalte
Texts:
Joshua 24:27
Joshua 24:19–28
Judges 2:6–23
IN THESE LAST DAYS BELIEVERS HAVE BEEN RAISED WITH CHRIST TO LIVE INTO ETERNAL LIFE
IN THESE LAST DAYS BELIEVERS HAVE BEEN
RAISED WITH CHRIST TO LIVE INTO ETERNAL LIFE:
1. How Christ inaugurated the last days;
2. How Christ raised us up to new life;
3. How Christ has our whole future in himself.
Time:
Afternoon
Minister:
Dr. T. VanRaalte
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17
John 5:16–30
Ephesians 2:1–10