On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church. Ever since, everyone in the church is equipped to serve the Lord. All believers now share in Christ's anointing as prophets, priests and kings.

Pentecost, May 24, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The New Testament book of Acts details the history of the spread of the gospel by the Holy Spirit's power. The movement Jesus began should have dissolved, but against all (earthly) odds, the Holy Spirit miraculously spread. Despite obstacles, conflicts and persecution, the message of salvation in Jesus Christ continued to expand from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

May 17, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The opening of Acts records Jesus ascending into heaven. It was the last time the disciples saw Jesus on earth. Jesus' birth, death and resurrection get a lot of attention but the ascension is usually overlooked. The most underappreciated act of Christ is part of our redemption and brings a set of associated blessings.

May 17, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The Bible has four Gospels that tell us about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, but each one has its distinctives. The Gospel of John could be described as "Jesus for the World." John shows how Jesus supersedes the Law and Jewish festivals but also uses symbolism that anyone can understand. Jesus is repeatedly said to have come to save "the world." He is fully human and fully divine and is the only salvation for anyone who believes.

May 10, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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Luke 18 records Jesus telling the parable of the persistent widow. She pesters the unjust judge until he gives her justice. Jesus points out that if persistence pays with selfish people, how much more with the loving God? The parable presumes God is not into instant results as we are. We will need to be persistent in prayer.

May 10, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The Bible has four Gospels that tell us about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, but each one has its distinctives. The Gospel of Luke could be described as "Jesus for the Gentiles." Luke is an investigative reporter on the life of Jesus and gives the longest and perhaps the most comprehensive account of Jesus' life. Luke emphasizes the historical reality of the person of Jesus who lived, died and rose again. In Luke, Jesus is a storyteller who prays and gives special attention to the poor and unpopular.

May 3, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The fruit of the Spirit is not exuberance… shouting… spontaneity… frenzied worship… dancing in aisles… falling to the floor… speaking in tongues. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Keeping in step with the Spirit means cultivating these traits of God.

May 3, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The Bible has four Gospels that tell us about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, but each one has its distinctives. The Gospel of Mark could be described as "Jesus for the Romans." Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels but is fast-paced, depicting Jesus like an action hero who defeats demons and diseases and death. But Mark also shows Jesus as a suffering servant who calls his followers to also suffer and serve.

April 26, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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Any sermon series on the Holy Spirit would be remiss to not include how the Holy Spirit saves. Without the Holy Spirit opening hearts and minds to receive the message of Jesus, we would never believe.

April 26, 2026 AM at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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The Bible has four Gospels that tell us about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, but each one has its distinctives. The Gospel of Matthew could be described as "Jesus for the Jews." Matthew assumes knowledge of Jewish traditions and addresses concerns of the first century Jewish community. Matthew constantly quotes the Old Testament to show that Jesus is the long-promised Messiah. While Matthew shows Jesus coming through and to the Jews, he is also for anyone and everyone who would believe in him.

April 19, 2026 PM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church

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