Free Reformed Church of Southern River

David reflects on that the Lord blesses His people by providing for their daily needs

David reflects on the fact that the Lord blesses His people by providing for their daily needs.--1. What David has not seen.-2. Why he has not seen it.-3. What this enables God's people to do.

The Lord Jesus uses a child to correct the disciples’ overvaluing of themselves

The Lord Jesus uses a child to correct the disciples' overvaluing of themselves.--1. The problem.-2. The correction.-3. Why this is important.

We pray for the renewal of our lives by the Holy Spirit

We pray for the renewal of our lives by the Holy Spirit so that we---1. Know God's will--2. Love God's will.

Receive the risen Christ as Lord

Receive the risen Christ as Lord.--1. Jesus revealed as Lord.-2. Jesus received as Lord.

The Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer

The Second Petition of the Lord's Prayer expresses our desire that the devil's false kingdom be destroyed, that we should submit to Christ's rule, that we work for the advance of church and kingdom, while eagerly awaiting the consummation of the Kingdom.--1. A Prayer against the Devil.-2. A Prayer for Christian Submission.-3. A Prayer for Church and Kingdom.-4. A Prayer for Consummation.

There is no true justice apart from God

There is no true justice apart from God, though we are not in a position to judge the consistency of His justice - since we are finite, sinful creatures.--1. Some Observations about Justice.-2. Some Warnings about Justice.-3. Some Conclusions about Justice.

Those who humble themselves before the Lord are called to “hallow” His Name

Those who humble themselves before the Lord are called to -hallow- His Name.--1. What It Means to Hallow God's Name.-2. Those Who Are Called to Hallow God's Name.

Though sin remains in our old nature, Christ has set us free from the law of sin

Though sin remains in our old nature, Christ has set us free from the law of sin.--1. The Law of Sin.-2. The Law of God.

Our Heavenly Father will give us all that we truly need when we ask Him

Our Heavenly Father will give us all that we truly need when we ask Him - even more than earthly fathers give their children.--1. Praying to Our Father.-2. Praying to Our Father Who Art in Heaven.-3. Praying to Our Father Who Art in Heaven

A little foolishness can under- mine the sinner’s recognition of God’s great Wisdom

A little foolishness can under-mine the sinner's recognition of God's great Wisdom.--1. Wisdom Accepted.-2. Wisdom Ignored.-3. Wisdom Corrupted.

Prayer is the most important part of our thankfulness for God’s Grace

Prayer is the most important part of our thankfulness for God's Grace.--1. The House of Grace.-2. The House of Thanks.

The Apostle proves that Christ’s resurrection implies the bodily resurrection

The Apostle proves that Christ's resurrection implies the bodily resurrection of those who are in Him.--1. The Argument from Christ's Resurrection.-2. The Argument from the Apostles' Preaching.-3. The Argument from Those Who have Died in the Faith.-4. The Argument from Those Who Are Living in the Faith.

God’s people are encouraged to humility by Christ’s humility

God's people are encouraged-to humility by considering how Christ's humility led to His exaltation.--1. What Christ had.-2. What Christ gave up.-3. What Christ gained.

GOD’S CHILDREN CONFESS TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS WITH ALL THEIR HEART

GOD'S CHILDREN CONFESS TO-KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS WITH ALL THEIR HEART--1. The Father requires our heart -QA 113--2. The Son redeems our heart -QA 114--3. The Spirit renews our heart -QA 115-

JESUS CAME WITH AUTHORITY TO CLEANSE

JESUS CAME WITH AUTHORITY-TO CLEANSE-1. A clear belief in Christ's cleansing authority-2. A willing affirmation of Christ's cleansing authority-3. A public testimony to Christ's cleansing authority

The sin of gossip, does great harm to our neighbour

The sin of gossip, which is against the 9th commandment, does great harm to our neighbour.--1. Gossip can be subtle.-2. Gossip spreads strife.-3. Gossip digs up evil.

The fear of the Lord leads us to take care how we worship Him

The fear of the Lord leads us to take care how we worship Him.--1. Watch your steps in worship.-2. Watch your prayers in worship.-3. Watch your vows in worship.

If unbelievers help others, how much more should we do so to serve God.

If unbelievers help others with their wealth for lesser motives, how much more should we do so to serve God.--1. View of wealth.-2. Use of wealth.

God controls history so that we learn to fear Him

God controls history so that we learn to fear Him.--1. Experiment in time.-2. The results of the experiment.

Create in me a pure heart, O God!

Pleasure is meaningless less it is found in service to the Lord

Pleasure is meaningless less it is found in service to the Lord.--1. Testing the Pleasures of Life.-2. The Results of the Test.

All human life is precious!

All human life is precious---1. It's value.-2. It's re-value.

Life is meaningless to us without the Lord

Life is meaningless to us without the Lord.--1. The Circle of Nature.-2. The Circle of Man.-3. The Circle of Life.

The Christian home is a training ground for a proper response to authority

The Christian home is a training ground for a proper response to authority.--1. The Basis for a Proper Response to Authority.-2. The Response to God's Authority.-3. The Response to Human Authority.

The call to worship is also a call to give thanks to the Lord

The call to worship is also a call to give thanks to the Lord.--1. Reasons to Worship.-2. Aspects of Worship.

In the fourth commandment, God commands His people to celebrate the day of rest

In the fourth commandment, God commands His people to celebrate the day of rest.--1. Sabbath and creation.-2. Sabbath and re-creation.-3. Sabbath and consummation

Christians may swear oaths in a godly manner

Christians may swear oaths in a godly manner--1. What is a lawful oath---2. When can you swear an oath---3. What is our oath-taking based upon--

To bear maximum fruit, abide in the Vine

To bear maximum fruit, abide in the Vine.--We'll consider what Jesus says about the---1. Vinedresser.-2. Vine.-3. Branches.

Jesus is placed on probation

Jesus is placed on probation.--1. Jesus is really placed on probation.-2. Jesus royally passes the test.

The Law of Sowing and Reaping in God’s Kingdom (Sermon by Rev. R. Schouten)

The Law of Sowing and Reaping in God's Kingdom.--1. The law is stated.-2. A harvest of corruption.-3. A harvest of eternal life.

In revealing what is hidden, Christ shows mercy and restores

In revealing what is hidden, Christ shows mercy and restores---1. Uncleanness,-2. Mercy,-3. Peace.

Jesus heals and warns: Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you

Jesus heals and warns- Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.--1. His healing.-2. His warning.

The Lord showers His mercy on the loathsome: (Sermon by Rev. C. Bouwman)

The Lord showers His mercy on the loathsome---1. The Offence of Lord's Day 2.-2. The Message of Lord's Day 2.-3. The Gospel of Lord's Day 2.

John preaches: ‘Repent, for Christ is on His way!’ (Sermon by R. Bredenhof)

John preaches- 'Repent, for Christ is on His way-'--1. The time is urgent.-2. Some are complacent.-3. The repentance must be real.

Election: are you sure? (Sermon by Rev. W. Bredenhof)

Election- are you sure----1. The reality of assurance.-2. The means of assurance.-3. The purpose of assurance.

A broken world has great hope in the coming Root of Jesse (Sermon by R. Bredenhof)

A broken world has great hope in the coming Root of Jesse---1. The Spirit who fills Him,-2. The righteousness by which He judges,-3. The Peace that He brings.

God's self-revelation to his suffering church

God's self-revelation to his suffering church--He makes Himself known as---1. the all-embracing God,-2. the faithful God,-3. the almighty God.

What does faith look like in the face of an uncertain future? (by Rev. W. Bredenhof)

What does faith look like in the face of an uncertain future----1. The serious uncertainty faced by Habakkuk.-2. The sound reasons for faith.

The birth notice of the Prince of Peace

The birth notice of the Prince of Peace---1. the power of the peace emperor,-2. the promise of the peace king,-3. the humility of the peace child.

The Great Physician heals Naaman!

The Great Physician heals Naaman---1. The need for this healing.-2. The blessing in this healing.

In his song Zacharias prophesied about the messianic sunrise in the birth of Christ

In his song Zacharias prophesied about the messianic sunrise in the coming birth of Christ.--He sang his praises to God for keeping---1. His promise to Abraham,-2. His promise to David,-3. His promise to John.

Why does God call us not to worship him in any other manner than he has commanded

Why does God call us not to worship him in any other manner than he has commanded in his Word----1. He does so for his glory.-2. He does so for our good.

Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth (Sermon by Rev. R. Bredenhof)

Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth---1. remembering,-2. your God,-3. today.

Idolatry = Adultery (it’s personal) (Sermon by Rev. W. Bredenhof)

Idolatry - Adultery -it's personal---1. The Husband-2. His Wife-3. Their relationship

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

As Christians we want to be converted so that - we live our lives in God’s service.

As Christians we want to be converted so that - more and more - we live our lives in God's service.--1. What conversion is,-2. How conversion happens,-3. The consequence of conversion.

In the genealogy of Perez the Lord points to the dominion of the servant of God

In the genealogy of Perez the Lord points to the dominion of the servant of God.--We see this in---1. the election of the house of Perez,-2. the promise to the house of Perez,-3. the eternal dominion of the house of Perez.

Seek the things that are above, for your life is hidden with Christ in God

Seek the things that are above, for your life is hidden with Christ in God.--1. You died with Christ-2. You are raised with Christ-3. You are living with Christ-4. You will appear with Christ

A song of praise on God's steadfast love towards Zion

A song of praise on God's steadfast love towards Zion.--1. In the past-2. At present-3. On our way to the future

God redeems and renews us for a life of thanksgiving

God redeems and renews us for a life of thanksgiving.--1. The basis for our thanks.-2. The expression of our thanks.