Sermons by Martijn Heijboer
The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for God’s Glory
In Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6:9-13, we read how Jesus taught his disciples to pray using the Lord’s Prayer. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches each petition: hallowed be Your Name; Your kingdom come, Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth; give us day by day our daily bread; forgive us our sins,…
God’s Covenant Faithfulness in Times of Crisis
In 2 Kings 20:1-11, God gives King Hezekiah fifteen years of added life and deliverance from the Assyrians. Also, the Lord provided a miraculous sign to show that His words would surely come true. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches death announced, covenant mercies pleaded, deliverance established,…
The Earth Receives Her King
In Matthew 2:1-12, the wise men travel to find and worship the newborn king, but King Herod seeks to destroy the child. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches that Gentiles seek the King, Jerusalem fears the King, the usurper examines the King, God declares the King, and the usurper plots against the King. “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when…
The Presentation of the Messiah
In Luke 2:21-40, we read that Simeon and Anna both recognized the infant Jesus was the promised Messiah! Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches brought under the law, revealed to the faithful, set for the division of Israel, proclaimed to the remnant, and marked by God’s favor. “For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for…
Jesus: The Promised Messiah
In Isaiah 11:1-10, we read the coming Messiah will fulfill the promises of God to restore a kingdom based on righteousness, peace, and mercy. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches restoring God’s image in humanity, restoring righteousness on earth, restoring peace in creation, and restoring the nations to God. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch…
Jesus: The Promised Light
In Isaiah 8:19–9:7, we read the promise that will end the suffering of Israel—the gift of salvation was on the horizon. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the oppression of darkness, the promise of light, the reversal of darkness, and the arrival of light. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light…
Blessing the LORD
In Psalm 103:1-22, the psalmist David expresses his thanksgiving for the Lord’s many blessings. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches bless the LORD for His personal benefits, His righteousness and justice, His mercy and grace, His fatherly compassion, His steadfast love, and His universal greatness. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!…
The First Gospel
In Genesis 3:1-24, the first gospel message is revealed—the Redeemer is promised in answer to Adam’s and Eve’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches innocence lost, redemption promised, facing the consequences, and paradise lost. “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and…
Salvation By Faith Alone
With Romans 9:30–10:21 and Lord’s Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we focus on the gift of righteousness through the avenue of faith. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches righteousness rejected by Israel, righteousness secured by Christ, righteousness near through Christ, righteousness offered to all, righteousness received by faith, and righteousness envied by Israel.…
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…
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