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2008 Sermon Notes


Nov 9, morning

Love's Delights
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Nov 2, morning

Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs

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Oct 31, morning

Guido de Bres and the Belgian Confession
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Oct 26, morning

Love is Selfless
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Oct 26, evening

Belgic Confession: State and Church
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Oct 19, morning

Love is Humble
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Oct 12, morning

Love is Patient and Kind
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Oct 5

Love's Importance
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Oct 7

Message for the South Holland Firefighters' Parade of Lights
An Apologetic Message
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Canons of Dordt - Perserverence of the Saints
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Canons of Dordt - Irresistable Grace
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Canons of Dordt - Total Depravity
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Canons of Dordt - Definite Atonement
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Canons of Dordt - Unconditional Election
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Canons of Dordt - Introduction
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Sept 28

Politics and Power
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Sept 21

The Witness of a Bodybuilder
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Sept 14

The Spirit and the Church
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Sept 7

A Worthwhile Journey
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Aug 31

God Takes His Church Multicultural
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Aug 3

The Spirit's Rest and Refreshing
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Jul 27

A Conversion for the Ages
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Jul 20

An Evangelistic Life
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Jul 13

The Power of the Spirit
- A Warning and an Invitation

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Jul 06

Opposed to the Spirit
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Jun 19

Improving Our Serve
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Jun 22

The Delights of the Holy Spirit
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Jun 15

The Holy Spirit and Hypocrisy
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Jun 01

The Holy Spirit and Sermon Listening
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May 25

The Holy Spirit and Healing
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May 18

Health and Strength in the Spirit
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May 11

Making Contact with God
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May 04

The Life of a Witness
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May 01

Ascension Day
- The Spoils of War

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Apr 27

The Holy Spirit and Leadership
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Apr 20

The Holy Spirit and Prayer
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Apr 6

The Holy Spirit and Failure
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Mar 30

The Holy Spirit and Emptiness
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Easter Sunday
Mar 23

He Was... He Is
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Maundy Thursday
Mar 20

Our Betrayal - His Love
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Mar 16, 10:30 am

Samson's Riddle
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Mar 9, 10:30 am

Set Apart to Deliver
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Feb 17, 10:30 am

In the Darkest Night, Let Your Light Shine
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Feb 10, 10:30 am

Equipped for Service
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Feb 3, 10:30 am

Together in Battle
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Jan 13, 10:30 am

Don't Just Settle
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Jan 6, 10:30 am

The Gift of Battle / The Fight to Possess
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Home for the Holidays

The longing to be home is felt deeply at Christmas. Join us for worship that acknowledges this desire lodged deep in the human heart and points us toward true home in our Father's house.


Dec 2, 10:30 am

Homelessness
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Dec 9, 10:30 am

Coming Home to the Heart of God
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Dec 16, 10:30 am

Home-Building Love
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Dec 23, 10:30 am

A Way In a Manger
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Dec 25, 10:00 am

The Promise of Home

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Dec 30, 10:30 am

Our Eternal Home

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Toward Community - Relational Values and Skills for Christians

This series of Sunday morning messages delves into the book of John. We'll discover biblical foundations and guidelines for building community within the Church.

(Updated 18 Nov 2007)

October 21

Interdependence - "Blessed With a Need"   (Click for Notes)


November 4

Attention - "The Life of Belonging"   (Click for Notes)

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November 11

Acceptance - "The Safe Church"   (Click for Notes)

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November 18

Growth - "Walking into Life"   (Click for Notes)

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November 25

Authenticity - "Belonging Through Transparency"   (Click for Notes)




Evening Series: Social Issues Facing Christians Today

This series of messages, presented during Sunday evening services, will educate you Biblically, encourage you to be involved in local and global social issues, and inform you on the work and positions of the Christian Refomed Church.

(Updated 18 Nov 2007)

October 14

Global Hunger
The Micah Challenge - halving world poverty by 2015
Guest speaker: Jason Falito, CRC and USA organizer


October 21

Christian Social Involvement  (Click for Notes)
Is it our concern?
Speaker: Pastor Heino Blaauw
Word of Witness / Update: Carl Smits (Anti-Casino)

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October 28

Same-Sex Partnerships?(Click for Notes)
Contemporary Issues with Homosexuality
Speaker: Pastor Heino Blaauw

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November 4

Eco-Justice
Biblical Perspectives on Environmental Issues
Guest speaker: Kate Kooyman, CRC Congregational Justice Mobilizer
Note: Kate will also present an update on CRC initiatives in the Immigration debate

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November 11

Christian Perspectives on War and Peace(Click for Notes)
Speaker: Pastor Heino Blaauw

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November 18

Abortion and Euthanasia (Click for Notes)
Speaker: Pastor Heino Blaauw

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November 25

Local Community Development
Guest speaker: Bethany Dudley, CRWRC Church and Community consultant


December 2

World AIDS Day
Taize Prayer Service

Funeral Messages

Our Inheritance Comes Through Death - Gen 23


"Jesus Calls His Church Forward"
On August 26 Pastor Heino started a series of seven messages based on Revelation 2 and 3

October 14, 2007 (Morning) Overcoming Lukewarm Christianity (Laodecia) Click here to listen
October 07, 2007 (Morning) Opportunity Knocks (Philadelphia)
September 23, 2007 (Morning) The Sleepy Church (Sardis) Click here to listen
September 16, 2007 (Morning) Overcoming Sexual Immorality (Thyatira) Click here to listen
September 9, 2007 (Morning) Resisting Compromise (Pergamum) Click here to listen
September 2, 2007 (Morning) Be Faithful (Smyrna) Click here to listen
August 26, 2007 (Morning) Jesus Gives His Church a Heart Check (Ephesus)


January 20, 2008 (Morning) Guest Speaker: Dr. David Larsen Click here to listen
October 28, 2007 (Morning) Guest Speaker: Mr. Tim DeVries Click here to listen
September 30, 2007 (Evening) From the Curse to Blessing
Guest Speaker: Mr. Tim DeVries
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September 30, 2007 (Morning) All Scripture is God-Breathed
Speaker: Rev. Bassam Madany
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Sept 22, 2007 (Evening) How the Kingdom Grows Click here to listen
Sept 16, 2007 (Evening) Parables / Spritual Warfare Click here to listen
Sept 9, 2007 (Evening) Forgiveness Sets Free Click here to listen


Previous Messages:
August 19, 2007 (Evening) The Unfinished Task (Guest Speaker: Rev. David Stravers) Click here to listen
August 19, 2007 (Morning) To Forgive Divine (Guest Speaker: Dr. David Larsen) Click here to listen
August 12, 2007 (Evening) Guest Speaker: Mr. Steve Van Noort Click here to listen
August 12, 2007 (Morning) Guest Speaker: Rev. Peter Kelder Click here to listen
July 22, 2007 (Evening) Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Click here to listen
July 22, 2007 (Morning) Self-Examination Click here to listen
July 15, 2007 (Morning) Click here to listen
July 8, 2007 (Morning) The Heart of a Spiritual Leader Click here to listen
July 1, 2007 (Morning) A Christian's Engagement Click here to listen
June 17, 2007 (Morning) A Soldier At War
June 10, 2007 (Morning) The Road To A Great Church
June 3, 2007 (Morning) How To Be A Joyful Giver
May 27, 2007 (Morning) Pentecost of Blessings Click here to listen
May 13, 2007 (Morning) The Privilege of Giving Click here to listen
May 13, 2007 (Evening) How Christ's Ascension Inspires Prayer Click here to listen
May 6, 2007 (Morning) How to Repent Click here to listen
Apr 29, 2007 (Morning) Who Do You Give Your Heart To? Click here to listen
Apr 22, 2007 (evening) Moving to Mission Click here to listen
Apr 22, 2007 (Morning) Spreading the Gospel Together (Rev Ilde Torres) Click here to listen
Apr 15, 2007 (Morning) With Hearts Wide Open Click here to listen
Apr 15, 2007 (evening) Alan Bond (Jews For Jesus) - The Feasts of Israel Click here to listen
Apr 8, 2007 (Easter) Today Is The Day Of God's Favor

Sermon Series:

 A Christian's Heart For Others
 Lessons In Hospitality
 What To Expect When You're Expecting - Advent 2006


A Christian's Heart For Others

Apr 1, 2007 Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Mar 18, 2007 A New Way of Seeing
Mar 11, 2007 Christ's Love Compels Us
Mar 3, 2007 Glory Calls - So Gain Heart
Feb 25, 2007 Hospitality of Heart - When Feeling Disheartened
Feb 11, 2007 Hospitality of Heart - Through New Covenant Living
Jan 21, 2007 Hospitality of Heart - Through Transparency
Jan 14, 2007 Hospitality of Heart - Through Suffering
Jan 7, 2007 Jesus' Hospitable Heart

Lessons in Hospitality

Feb 25, 2007 Would You Be Interested In Jesus
Jan 21, 2007 Hospitality - Who to Invite
Jan 14, 2007 Making Room
Jan 7, 2007 Community In Christ

What To Expect When You're Expecting - Advent 2006

Dec 31, 2006 When Expecting, Expect Judgement
Dec 25, 2006 When Expecting, Expect Triumphant Joy
Dec 24, 2006 When Expecting, Expect Growth
Dec 17, 2006 When Expecting, Expect Godlessness
Dec 10, 2006 When Expecting, Expect God's Patience
Dec 3, 2006 What to Expect When You're Expecting