Guest Preacher (Page 2)
God’s Purpose for Everything
In Romans 8:26–34, we learn the purpose of all things is the exaltation of Christ, and thus everything in our lives work together to make us Christlike. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the Spirit’s intercession, all things working for our good, our conformity to Christ, Christ exalted among us, our predestination to glory, all things received in Christ, and Christ’s…
The Submission of God’s Servant
In Isaiah 50:4–9, the faithful servant who endures persecution knows God will redeem him and bring him justice. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the wisdom, the obedience, the humiliation, the determination, and the justification of the servant. “But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall…
Unbelief Debilitates, but Faith Makes All Things Possible
In Mark 9:14–29, Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit and teaches a lesson about faith and prayer. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches debilitating faith confronted, the power of evil unveiled, desperate faith confessed, the power of evil defeated, and debilitating unbelief answered. “But if you can…
The Prayer of a Blessed Prophet
In Jeremiah 15:15–21, the prophet cries to the Lord in his suffering, and he clings to God’s promise of restoration. Mr. Isaac Bronkema preaches God in Christ is the strength and defender of His people with two points: the sorrow of Jeremiah and the summons of the Lord.
“O Lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and take vengeance for me on my persecutors… Your words…
God is Our Refuge and Strength
In Psalm 46:1-11, the psalmist teaches us how to deal with suffering and reminds us to trust in God in every circumstance. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches we should see God’s help in the present (vs. 1-3), in the past (vs. 4-7), and in the future (vs. 8-11), and we can always rest in the love of Christ! “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I…
Drawing Confidence from Our Father’s Deliverance
In Psalm 22:4–5, the people of Israel trusted God, and He delivered them from their plight. Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches our father’s desperate circumstances, the God in whom they put their trust, and the assurance of our confidence today. “In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered…
Irony and Glory: The Unveiling of Christ’s Identity
In Mark 14:53–72, the gospel presents the irony and glory revealed in Jesus’ trial and Peter’s denial. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches Jesus revealed: the greatness of the Savior, the true Temple, the priestly Judge, and the great Prophet. “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And…
Jesus Prays for Himself
In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…
The Lost and Younger Son
In Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son which teaches the amazing grace of our heavenly Father. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches his prodigal life, his true confession, and his loving Father. “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed…
The Suffering and Exalted Savior
In Isaiah 53:1–12, the prophet presents a remarkable description of the suffering and sacrifice of our wonderful Savior. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the humiliation and death of Christ, and the results of Christ’s death on our behalf.
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and…