Sermons by Martijn Heijboer
Confessing Creation
With Psalm 8:1–9; Hebrews 1:1–14; Revelation 12:7–12, and with Article 12 of the Belgic Confession, we learn God created out of nothing the heavens and earth and all creatures with the purpose of glorifying Himself. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the Earth in service of its Creator, angels in service of their Creator, and demons in rebellion against their Creator.
Confessing the Godhead of Christ and of the Holy Spirit
With John 1:1–18; 14:15–26 and with Articles 10-11 of the Belgic Confession, we focus on the Second and Third Persons of the Trinity. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the true and eternal Godhead of Christ, the true and eternal Godhead of the Spirit, and the true and eternal comfort of Both.
Abram’s Faith vs. Lot’s Sight
In Genesis 13:1-18, we witness Abram’s generosity to Lot and God’s renewal of His covenant promise. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches Abram rerturns with great riches, Lot and Abram drift apart, Abram yields to Lot, Lot takes advantage of Abram, Lot and Abram are separated, and God reaffirms Abram’s great inheritance.
Confessing the Trinity
With Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19 and with Articles 8-9 of the Belgic Confession, we learn there is biblical proof for the Trinity. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches One in essence, three in persons, and glorious in mystery.
Abram Risks God’s Promise
In Genesis 12:10–20, we discover Abram’s shortcomings and God’s faithfulness to keep his covenant with Abram. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches Abram leaves the promised land, Abram plots to save himself, the promise in jeopardy, God saves Abram, and Abram leaves Egypt.
Abram’s Faith in the Promise of a Seed
In Genesis 12:1-9, God calls Abram to be His faithful follower and lists the amazing blessings that will follow. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the call with a promise, the response of obedience and faith, the affirmation of the promise, and the response of worship and faith.
Christ Feeds His Sheep
With Mark 6:31-44, we reflect on today’s communion service by witnessing Christ in action as the Bread of Life. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches tired disciples, hungry multitudes, give them something to eat, feeding the multitudes, and satisfied disciples.
Come to the King’s Feast!
In Isaiah 55:1-5, the prophet proclaims an invitation to gather for a feast without cost because the payment has been made. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the invitation to the banquet and the banquet provided by the King.
Confessing the Sufficiency of Scripture
With 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we will consider the truths of Article 7 of the Belgic Confession and the familiar text, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches Scripture is sufficient for…
The Lord’s Supper: Proclaiming Christ’s Death in Unity
In 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, the apostle Paul admonishes the church for abusing the Lord’s Supper, and he reminds them of Jesus’ intent for His communion meal. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches divisions in the gathering, the Lord’s Supper denied, the Lord’s death proclaimed, the Lord’s Supper judged,…