Sermons by Pastor Martijn Heijboer
Confessing the State of Mankind
With Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 3:1-8, and Romans 8:5-8 and with Article 14 of the Belgic Confession, we learn the original state of man, the fallen state of man, and the tragic consequences of the fall. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches created without sin, willfully fallen into sin, and enslaved to sin.
Confessing Providence
With Psalm 104:1-35 and with Article 13 of the Belgic Confession, we are reminded to praise God the Creator of all things who faithfully preserves and cares for His creation. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches God’s benevolent rule and our unspeakable comfort.
Abram Trusts God for His Possessions
In Genesis 14:1-24, we witness Abram’s rescue of Lot from enemy kings, and Abram’s encounter with the King of Salem and the King of Sodom. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches goods and kindred robbed by enemies, goods and kindred recovered by Abram, God acknowledged as possessor of all things, and God trusted as possessor of all things.
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 returns 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.