"The Birth of the Messiah"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20

I. The Setting for the Birth 

    A. A Literal Setting

    B. A Humble Setting

II. The Announcement of the Birth

    A. The Contents in the Announcement

    B. The Recipients of the Announcement

III. The Response to the Birth 

    A. The Praise of Angels

    B. The Actions of Men

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning Creation in General"

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-18, Belgic Confession, Article 12

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"A Promised Son"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Holy Spirit"

John 14:15-31

Belgic Confession, Article 11

1. The Person of the Holy Spirit

    A. His Eternal Person

    B. His Eternal Procession

2. The Work of the Holy Spirit

    A. In the Accomplishment of Redemption

    B. In the Application of Redemption

3. The Importance of the Holy Spirit

    A. For a Christian Comfort

    B. For a Christian Walk

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The Promise of the Seed of the Woman"

Genesis 3:15

1. The Need for the Seed of the Woman

    A. Necessary because of the Reality of the Fall

    B. Necessary because of the Impact of the Fall

    C. Necessary because of the Connection to the Fall

2. The Source of the Seed of the Woman

    A. Is a Sovereign Source

    B. Is a Promised Source

3. The Work of the Seed of the Woman

    A. The Description of the Work

    B. The Accomplishment of the Work

    C. The Result of the Work

Rev. Greg Lubbers

THANKSGIVING "A Psalm for Thanksgiving"

Psalm 100

I. The Knowledge behind Thanksgiving

    A. A Knowledge of the LORD as Creator

    B. A Knowledge of the LORD as Redeemer

II. The Action in Thanksgiving

    A. A Joyful Worshipful Praise of Thanksgiving

    B. A Joyful Worshipful Service of Thanksgiving

III. The Reason for Thanksgiving

    A. The Attributes of the LORD

    B. The Experience of the LORD

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Deity of Jesus Christ"

John 1:1-18

I. The Proclamation of the Deity 

    A. The Eternal Son

    B. The Only-Begotten Son

    C. The Express Image Son

II. The Revelation of the Deity

    B. In the Role of Messiah

    C. In the Work of Intercession

III. The Recognition of the Deity 

    A. By Invoking His Name

    B. By Worshiping His Name C. By Serving His Name

Rev. Greg Lubbers

11-21-21 PM "The Quiet Soul"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 131

I. The Attitude of the Quiet Soul

B. The Description of the Attitude

II. The Analogy to the Quiet Soul

B. The Truth in the Analogy

III. The Action for the Quiet Soul A. The Nature of the Action

B. The Duration of the Action

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"The LORD Evicts His People for Transgression"

Scripture Reading: Micah 2:6-11

I. The Reason for the Eviction

   A. An Eviction for Social Injustice

    B. An Eviction for Covenant Violation

II. The Contrast concerning the Eviction 

    A. A Biblical Prophet/Prophecy

    B. A Popular Prophet/Prophecy

III. The Warning from the Eviction

   A. A Warning concerning Sinful Transgressions

    B. A Warning concerning “Itching Ears”

Rev. Greg Lubbers

"Our Belief concerning the Revelation of the Trinity"

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20, Belgic Confession, Article 9

I. The Need for the Revelation A. The Need Explained

B. The Need Met

II. The Content of the Revelation A. Concerning the Persons

B. Concerning the Works

III. The Distortion of the Revelation

B. The Danger of the Distortion

Rev. Greg Lubbers