Free Reformed Church of Southern River

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.

Fulfil your ministry by patiently bringing God’s Word

Fulfil your ministry by patiently bringing God's Word.--1. The calling of the office bearers.-2. The manner of the office bearers.-3. The calling of the people.

Jesus the King entrusts us with the two keys of his Kingdom (Sermon by R. Bredenhof)

Jesus the King entrusts us with the two keys of his Kingdom---1. the preaching of the holy gospel--2. and church discipline.

The world or the Father: you can’t love both

The world or the Father- you can't love both.--1. The world and its desires are passing away-2. The one who does the will of God, abides forever

God delights to have fellowship at the Lord's Supper with those who trust in Christ

God delights to have-fellowship at the Lord's Supper with those who trust in Christ.--1. The privilege of fellowship with God.-2. The responsibility of fellowship with God.

The gospel is the power of God for salvation for all who believe

The gospel is the power of God for salvation for all who believe.--1. The need for the gospel-2. The gift of the gospel

The Suffering Servant instructs His self-seeking disciples

The Suffering Servant instructs His self-seeking disciples.--1. He instructs them in the way of suffering.-2. He instructs them in the way of service.

Resurrecting hope from despair

Resurrecting hope from despair.--1. The Slain-2. The Spirit-3. The Spiritual rebirth

Our gracious God hosts His people at a fellowship feast (sermon by R. den Hollander)

Our gracious God hosts His people at a fellowship feast.--1. In the old covenant.-2. In the new covenant.

The joy of worshipping God through the service of the needy

The joy of worshipping God through the service of the needy.--1. Who defines the offertory---2. What blessings flow from this offertory--

Baptism is a reminder of the forgiveness and renewal that we have in Christ

Baptism is a reminder of the forgiveness and renewal that we have in Christ.--1. Forgiven in Christ-2. Renewed by the Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit is patience

The fruit of the Spirit is patience.--1. The need for patience-2. The blessing of patience

The Lord’s Supper is a meal of my identity

The Lord's Supper is a meal of my identity--1. I share in Christ-2. I share in Christ's people

The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness

The LORD establishes His covenant with believers and their children

The LORD establishes His covenant with believers and their children.--1. God's covenant is generously inclusive-2. God's covenant is ethically exclusive

The fruit of the Spirit is self control

The fruit of the Spirit is self-control.--1. The nature of self-control-2. The need for self-control-3. The nurture of self-control

The Spirit uses the powerful word to give us life

The Spirit uses the powerful word to give us life.--1. The need for the word-2. The focus of the word

The LORD is the faithful God who will fulfil his covenant promises

The LORD is the faithful God who will fulfil his covenant promises.--1. Why is he called -the LORD----2. Is the covenant conditional---3. What hope do we have--

Those who are grafted into Christ produce good works

Those who are grafted into Christ produce good works, which are rewarded by grace, not merit.--1. Good works are in no way meritorious-2. Good works are graciously rewarded-3. Good works are certainly produced

The LORD establishes a covenant with Abraham

The LORD establishes a covenant with Abraham--1. The gift of the covenant-2. The calling of the covenant

Because we are righteous by true faith in Jesus Christ, our guilt is taken away

Because we are righteous by true faith in Jesus Christ, our guilt is taken away--1. Before God-2. Before our neighbour-3. Before ourselves

Never, Ever Lose Heart! (Sermon by Dr. J. Visscher)

Never, Ever Lose Heart---How-- By looking closely at---1. The outer and the inner-2. The momentary and the eternal-3. The seen and the unseen

Believe the resurrection of the flesh!

Believe the resurrection of the flesh---1. The first resurrection and my death-2. The second, glorious resurrection

Our spiritual struggle and victory

Our spiritual struggle and victory--1. We find no fault with the Law-2. We frankly confess our wretched state-3. We, by faith, sing the victory song

The holy catholic church: the communion of Christ’s body

The holy catholic church- the communion of Christ's body--1. Called by Christ to be His body-2. United by Christ into His body-3. Redeemed by Christ to live as His body

In the judge Othniel we see the power of God in the deliverance of His people

In the judge Othniel we see the power of God in the deliverance of His people--1. God's righteousness toward His people-2. God's mercy toward His people

God the Holy Spirit reveals the secret wisdom of God

God the Holy Spirit reveals the secret wisdom of God.--1. Our limitations.-2. The Spirit's power.

Words. Words. Words. The LORD responds with his own words to the words of His people

Words. Words. Words. The LORD responds with his own words to the words of His people.--1. The hard words of the rebellious-2. The faithful words of the God fearing-3. The confronting and loving words of the LORD

He who sits at God’s right hand is in command

He who sits at God's right hand is in command--1. He governs all things-2. He will judge all people

The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness

Christ has ascended into Heaven’s glory (Sermon by Rev. R. Bredenhof)

Christ has ascended into Heaven's glory, where He is---1. Benefiting us His Body-2. Praying for us to His Father-3. Dwelling with us by His Spirit

The Power of the Tongue (Sermon by Rev. W.B. Slomp)

The Power of the Tongue.--It has the power---1. To direct the course of life-2. To destroy the circle of life-3. To heal the source of life

Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life

Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life.--1. The need for the resurrection-2. The gift of the resurrection

The fruit of the Spirit is peace

The fruit of the Spirit is peace.--1. Peace with God-2. Peace with each other

Because of Jesus' death the Christian is connected again to God, and so never dies

Because of Jesus' death the-Christian is connected again to God, and so never dies -Sermon by Rev. C. Bouwman---1. What is Death---2. How does one escape from Death---3. So what--

We're on our way to God's lovely house

We're on our way to God's lovely house--1. We long for His house-2. We set our hearts on the path there-3. We trust God along the way

I love to tell the story of the old rugged cross

I love to tell the story of the old rugged cross--We will consider---1. Christ in His suffering-2. Christ on trial-3. Christ crucified

In His judgement the Lord gives judges

In His judgement the Lord gives judges--In His judgement---1. He punishes sin-2. He teaches war-3. He grants the victory

The Son of God came to earth as our Mediator (Sermon by Rev. W. Bredenhof)

The Son of God came to earth as our Mediator--We'll learn about how---1. He came from God-2. He came for us

At Bochim the promised land becomes a vale of tears

At Bochim the promised land becomes a vale of tears.--The Angel of the Lord points to---1. The given rest-2. The broken rest-3. The eternal rest

Submit to the Son of God as your Lord!

Submit to the Son of God as your Lord---1. The gift as Christ the Son of God-2. The gift of Christ as our Lord

Looking to your faithful God, live a wholly holy life until Christ's return

Looking to your faithful God, live a wholly holy life until Christ's return.--This holy life requires---1. Your expansive obedience-2. God's gracious faithfulness

The Christian: set free by Christ to follow Him

The Christian- set free by Christ to follow Him.--Following Christ means---1. Being faithful to Him-2. Suffering with Him-3. Being glorified with Him

The Holy Spirit Equips

-The Holy Spirit Equips---God gives His Spirit to equip anointed kings for their royal office.--1. The meaning for the king-2. The meaning for the church

Our only hope is to be saved by Jesus

Our only hope is to be saved by Jesus--1. The gift of a Saviour-2. The need for a Saviour

Death will not separate us; Christ will return and unite all believers to himself

Death will not separate us- Christ will return and unite all believers to himself.--Christ's return gives us---1. Hope in our current misery-2. Comfort from our future unity-3. Encouragement to give our community